Bonjour.

This weekend was totally dedicated to getting healthy. I've been a bit ill lately and hopefully yesterday was the peak of it. But I'm proud to say that I've stayed away from all things sweet (except for fruits of course). With nothing to do but "heal" on saturday, I've decided to aggressively pick up French again. I've been saying this for years and now, I will finally follow through.

One of my best buddy and old roommate wants me to move back to NY to live with her. And it's always been in my future plans. But with the economy so screwed up right now, I'm not sure I can just pick up and leave LA, my job, my home, and my friends.

But we REALLY want to live together and we've always talked about being a bit reckless (since we're in our twenties), and move to Europe for a good amount of time and just live and play. And if we're going to wait for the economy to improve (which might take us into our thirties [let's be honest]), we are thinking grad school. That way, it's not just "playing recklessly," we would come back with degrees.

I think it's a BRILLIANT idea. I hope we really do follow through. So look out for us Europe, we might be coming (Fall 2010).

ciao bella

Diets

Why is it so hard to stick to a diet? I caved after 3 hours I started Dr. Hyman's Ultra Detox. Skinny Bitch almost made me become a vegetarian, (forget even thinking about going Vegan--too difficult). I just can't seem to give up anything. The one thing I am proud of is that I've given up red meat and alcohol. But that's only because I'm allergic to it.

My friend asked me if I wanted to start her summer diet/workout regime (whole grains, veggies, lean meats, and tons of cardio and other gym classes). Already I don't think I can do it. My reply to her was, "Ok, but I need an incentive. And I need to start next week because I have a brunch date with my girlfriends on Sunday). There's ALWAYS an excuse.

How do I just buckle down and do this? I did feel really proud when waiting in line for starbucks debating if I should get a. A caramel frap or b. a tea and an almond toffee cookie, and ended up just getting a tea lemonade. (hey it's a start).

Maybe competition is the key. Now that my friends and I are doing it for our vacation on memorial day, I am determined to not be the only one wearing a beach dress while everyone is in their bikinis.

1. Give up my daily caramel macchiatos.
2. Gym at least 4 times a week
3. Give up all candy
4. Eat til I'm satisfied, don't stuff myself

I have to take it one day at at time. So these are my goals for this next coming week. Wish me luck and lots of will power.

French lovers

I know I said no more Oscar Post.. but because I've been looking for a picture of this couple all last night and this morning, I have to give them their own post... I love these two. May they never break up and have beautiful french acting babies.

At the Academy Awards

Marion Cotillard and Guillaume Canet Walking in together




At the Governor's Ball


At the Vanity Fair Party

Oscar fashion police

I know... another Oscar post. I just didn't want to make it into one HUGE post.

During the Academy Awards last night, I was live blogging with my friend in NY. She dvr-ed it and started watching it later. I forgot what part of the show it was, but as the camera panned through the audience, I told her to look out for some hideous looking yellow dress. Well since I missed the red carpet show because I was driving to the boyfriend's house, I did not realize it was Sophia Loren until the "Best Actress" award. My Gawd she looked so horrible.



Funny Joke...

just like these dresses.
These were very unflattering...Jessica Biel and Amanda Seyfried



Beyonce usually looks good, but not a great choice this time. And it's sad to say that the disappointment in Miley's dress was expected. She doesn't really make good choices at these red carpet events.



We can end my last Academy Award post with the uglies, so for my enjoyment, Penelope and Marion. (the two bonded while working on the musical "NINE")



P.S. If you guys find a picture of Marion Cotillard and Guillaume Canet together at the Oscars last night, please send my way. =)

Post Oscar Post

Congratulations to Slumdog Millionaire for taking home 8 awards. Is this not the cutest picture. I am also really happy that Kate took home best actress. All the winners are most deserving!



Slumdog Millionaire's E! interview with Ryan Seacrest was the best. The little kids are so adorable. And of course I love Dev and Frieda together.

In case you missed it, or want to rewatch it:
Opening performance:


"Musicals Are Back"


Best Original Song Performance (and my favorite of the night)


I loved how they presented the Best Supporting Actress/Actor and Best Actress/Actor award.



Couldn't find the Best Actress stage picture, but I love how the previous winners presented each nominee.

Oscar 2009

Live blogging.

Oscar:

camera just passed marion and guillaume. So adorable.


Congratulations Penelope Cruz! (We are getting free food on Monday).

6:08 - I bet my boyfriend for Best Animated Feature Film. He picked Kung Fu Panda. I bet Wall-E. Holler... Dinners on him tonight =)

6:16
Beautiful red carpet couple


Because I <3 him


I am still waiting on a pic of Marion & Guillaume


Because she's going to win Best Actress


Because she is so pretty, and he is so adorable... and Slumdog is going to win Best Picture


Because they are a beautiful couple


Because she's amazing

I'm really feeling the bowties on the guys.

6:15 - Did SJP just tripped walking out?
6:17 - Lets guess who's going to win Best Costume: I guess the Duchess...
6:18 - Yay. I plan on having either a Duchess theme party or Marie Antoinette.
6:24 - Why did Rpattz do his Edward Cullen Face. I'm so glad he cleaned up for the Oscars.
6:31 - Ben Stiller. HAHAHAHA! Love the Joaquin impersonation.
6:32 - Yay, another win for Slumdog
6:44 - "Suck on that ___" - HAHAHA
6:57 - I love that musical number. Vanessa Hudgens sound good.. I'm putting on my top Hat!

I love the Jai Ho Performance.

8:36 - YAYYAA Kate... I knew she would win. WE ARE DEFINITELY getting Cake and lunch...

My boss just called my Space Cadet.

Let's paint the town...

I just watched Confessions of a Shopaholic. It's a cute movie. She was fabulous in it of course. The movie made my own shopping problems seem miniscule.

It's past my grandma bedtime. But I will leave you with this fabulous RED post.



Can't wait til Sunshine Cleaning comes out.




Just started watching Mad Men. <3 it.



Because I love both of them.

So glad the day has ended

After what I label as one of the worst days (work was horrible, boss was annoying, traffic was bad), I was look forward to being cheered up by the bf, (since he was being so supportive during the day).


Nothing is worse than topping a day like that with a boyfriend who says all the wrong things.

Mine always knows the best way to kick me when I'm down.

Life sucks today.

wishing...

I watched Coraline this weekend and was inspired to put an outfit together.


Coraline - by Sassydi on Polyvore.com

Dakota Fanning said that an entire day of shooting would come out to be only three seconds of the film.