FIF: Like Bacon, A Lil Frontin' Goes A Long Way

Because, Katy.

Because, she sounds a little "Stevie" here, right?

Happy Friday, Kidlets. 

If you're reading this, you've made it. That's all we asked of each other this week, right? I know I set out to just survive the week, making one package of bacon last 'til Thursday for dinners (bacon sandwiches, pasta carbonara, etc.) and we did it folks. You, me and bacon. We did it.

I'm too tired to front my usual professionalism at work, so I spent the first 30 minutes sitting in a friend's office sharing cookies and tales of social anxiety. I'm listening to Katy Perry. My hair's curly. It's really real, guys.

I like to keep up appearances at the office. I work with mostly conservative men who have technical degrees while I'm a liberal lady (ha!) with a liberal arts degree. Basically, a f'ing uphill battle. 

In place of puppy calendars I hang my targets from the shooting range. In place of telling them I listen to KP, I say it's all NPR AllTheTime (which isn't a lie, but they think it's too Left anyway). In place of white wine I drink beer or scotch or ... whatever they're drinking! 

Fitting in isn't about losing myself, it's about getting ahead. And I think I've done well. 

In my review my boss told me he can never tell what I'm thinking (excellent) and that my generation is so serious (well, at least I am) and that I blew his mind when I compared my Recession Generation to the Depression Generation (imagery, fools!). 

On Wednesday I wore a skirt, but I spoke clearly and with authority during my presentation. A 'la "I'm a lady, but I can play this game!"

But guys, bacon time is over.

I am getting back to me. 

And next week, I'm getting back to my roots with my family and some lovey dogs. 

How was your week? Have you ever tried to fit in to get ahead? 

I will see Katy Perry in Concert, Even If It's By Myself

Not Katy, but the dude from Penatonix and another girl I just found on YouTube who makes my skin crawl in a good way.

Same girl, different but still awesome song.

Tori Kelly, preach it.

Apparently she was on American Idol, but I never saw it. If you did and I'm late to the game, well pat yourself on the back.

(Pre)Friday Flip-It: Taco Supreme Court Ruling: Nacho Grandma's Healthcare

What do you call cheese that doesn't belong to you?

... Nacho cheese!

Heyo! (Does that give the title some context?)

I can't wait until Friday to flip-it on you guys. Tell me: What do you think about the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the new proposed healthcare law?

Comment below with:
- Your health insurance status (have vs. not-have)
- Your political views (if you're comfortable sharing them - I showed you mine, remember?)
- How you currently pay for healthcare/how much you need (i.e. Are you chronically sick?)

Aaaand to lighten it up, here's Katy Perry:

I can't say what it is. I think it's her low female voice (a contralto, Wikipedia says). I won't read Twilight, The Hunger Games or finish the Harry Potter series, but I will watch Katy on YouTube... on repeat. There you have it, I'm a book snob but a chick-pop junkie.

Also an update on the hair. Here's day 2 of the Keratin Treatment:

I wrapped it up last night to shower, but was still worried about the humidity in the shower frizzing it out. I blew it out with a hair dryer for about a minute just to make sure that it was totally dry. This morning I combed it slightly and ran out the door. 

Flip-It Friday: How Do You Make Up?

"We fight we break up we kiss me make up..."

You tell 'em Katy Perry.

So how do you make up?

Do you apologize first? Do you always require an apology (not a bad thing, I think)? Do you act like nothing was ever wrong and just move past it? Do you have a drag-out-drawn-out discussion over the matter until everything's out on the table? Do you have a song-fight like Katy in the video?

I'm more of a bullet-points-on-the-issue-only-please and lets-get-this-over-with-and-go-eat-dinner kinda person.

You?

(I can't believe I've blogged about Katy Perry more than once... her name is a tag option!)

Advice: Don't take yourself too seriously...

... and if you're a pop star, make sure to have some Glee kids/Kenny G/Hanson in your music video.



Neither Rebecca Black nor Katy Perry take themselves seriously in this video and it's a HIT :)