Left, Fozzy Bear / Right, Isla Fisher in Confessions of a Shopaholic
The resemblance here is undeniable, yes? It has been bothering me ever since I saw the original stills from the movie. Costume designer Patricia Field (of ‘Sex and the City’ fame) has unmistakeably taken her inspiration for this ‘Confessions of a Shopaholic’ outfit from [...]
Entries from January 2009
January 19, 2009
It’s Not Just Me, Right?
January 16, 2009
He Says, She Hears: A Real-World Example
Him: Want to go to the gym?*
Her: Ummm, not … really.
Him: Come on, let’s go to the gym.
Her: Ok, but, I’m not feeling well, but now I feel like you called me fat, and so I feel like I have to go.**
Him: When did I call you fat?
Her: When you asked me if I wanted [...]
January 10, 2009
Clearly, I Am a Master of Toast
A few weeks ago, Scott asked for my help picking a speech topic — apparently, for some reason, he joined his office’s Toastmasters group, which meets over lunch every Wednesday, and it was his turn to make his introductory talk.
I made three suggestions, and the first two received extreme eyerolls:
1. The cats.
2. Hockey.
3. Our 2008 [...]
January 1, 2009
So This Is the New Year
I am not a fan of going out on New Year’s Eve (or, let’s face it, in general). Nothing makes me happier than a pair of sweats, a movie or book, and a couch. Last year we had guests who enjoy similar activities, this year it was just Scott and I.
To dress things up a [...]
