I can't believe it's almost November! It appears I've taken a bit of a break from my blog this year, and I tell myself it was to go live life a little more. Maybe that's true. Either way, I'm back to share some of my favorites I've been sitting on for a few weeks. Happy Friday! Enjoy. :)

Favorite Find on YouTube
This artist is so incredibly gifted at making realistic looking celebrity portraits. I highly recommend checking out her other videos.

Favorite Song
Pink joined forces with Dallas Green from City and Colour to create the duo You+Me. Considering The Civil Wars is no longer (I don't want to talk about it yet...I'm still in mourning), You+Me may be a solid replacement. I also highly recommend checking out City and Colour's music.

Favorite Animal Videos
These are both pretty self-explanatory. They're cute animals doing cute and/or inspiring things. Enjoy. :)

Favorite Buzzfeed List
It's no secret that I'm kind of obsessed with Buzzfeed and their lists. This one takes the cake though; The 43 Funniest GIFs of All Time. Be prepared to laugh...hard.

*I had this post all geared up for Friday, and I completely blanked on publishing it! Well, a few days late and a few dollars short, but I hope you enjoy either way. :)*

Favorite Quote

Favorite Commerical
I lose it every time he says "You're killing me!" Too cute!

Favorite Guilty Pleasure Show
I'm sure by now most of you have seen the incredible video of the 5'0 gymnast who became the first woman to complete the American Ninja Warrior course. This video is pretty impressive in my book as well! This guy was a rookie to the course and just killed it.

Favorite Happy Yet Sad Moment

This sweet dog lost a leg to cancer, but the tumor came back and it was making him very uncomfortable. :( On his last day on Earth, he was fed hamburgers, taken to a splash park, and given lots of love. This smile says his last day was a good one. (If you haven't already seen this all over the internet, you can read the story here. I STILL cry when I look at this, and I've looked at the pictures a million times already.) I just hope he truly enjoyed life while he was here.

Favorite Recipe
Homemade Pop Tarts

Happy Friday everyone! While I have a lot of great rants and random thoughts coming your way (Yippee! Or "Oh no!"), I have more favorites to share with you in the meantime. There is just too much awesome stuff floating around the internet NOT to share. Enjoy!

Favorite/Cutest Video
This video was made from a couple right here in Minnesota, and it's been getting national attention. I can see why, because it's so darn cute!

Favorite Meme
Unless you've been living under a rock, you know this felon named Jeremy Meeks has been getting crazy attention online for his smoldering mug shot. This meme puts it all into perspective.

Favorite Funnies
There are two funnies today, because these both made me laugh harder than I should have.

Favorite Cat Video
Yes, cat videos are now getting their own Friday Favorites category, because a)I love cats, and b)they're usually really funny/cute!

Here is a round up of some of the awesomely hilarious/cool/crazy videos I found this week. Happy Friday!

I have shown this video to SO many people, and for good reason! I just think it's so funny! Hugh Jackman is clearly a good sport, and to hear him laughing as he goes around the track makes it even better. I'm pretty sure the frat-guy-high-five is the best part.



Thriller Cat! I honestly laugh harder each time I see this. What is UP with that cat?? And how does it move like that?



How...? Magic!



Ok, dude in the shorts has AMAZING legs. And they dance better than I ever could! Officially jealous.

Favorite Song/Music Video
I LOVE this song, and I think the video just looks like it was fun to make...for everyone but the main singer of course. (Ouch. Some of this looks like it hurt!)

Favorite Heartwarming Moment
This man is homeless, yet he so selflessly offers to give half of the lottery earnings to the guy who gave him the ticket. Such a big heart!

Favorite Funny
Well, Jimmy Fallon has done it again. This little sketch combined my love of Jimmy's humor, with my nostalgia of the 90's and N Sync.

Favorite Show
Dumb humor? Hilariously weird characters? Count me in! (Here's The League's website.)

Favorite App
With patio and rooftop season among us, this app is a must for all of my Twin Cities friends! You can search for all the best deals based by time and location, including Uptown and Northeast. Drink responsibly friends. :)

I'm the worst blogger in the world. I go months in between posts! (You've all missed me, right?) I will say, however, that I usually need to be inspired to post something, hence the hiatus. So thank you for bearing with me while I wait for inspiration!

I've run across a lot of favorites this week, so I thought it'd be the best way to transition back into posting. Enjoy, and Happy Friday!

Favorite Funny

Favorite Video
I saw this episode when it aired last Thursday, and I'm STILL laughing about it. If you're not a Jimmy Fallon fan, you probably won't think this is funny. But if you do like him, enjoy. :)

Favorite Song/Music Video
"Dance In The Graveyards"-Delta Rae

Favorite Kitchen Gadget

Here are the things that made me laugh, smile, and restored my faith in humanity this week.

Favorite Commercial
I LOVE the Toyota commercials with Jan. She's like a more relatable version of Flo. (I feel like someone will call blasphemy on this, but hey.) Her reaction in this commercial just makes me smile, because it's totally how I would respond in this situation.

Favorite New Meme
This new meme is hilarious! A man posted an old school picture of his wife online, and it went viral. Of course, it was only a matter of time before it was turned into a meme.

Favorite Song/Video
I made this a song/video combo, because the video looks like it was so fun to be a part of! But truly, I just really like the song. :)

Favorite Moment That Restored My Faith In Humanity
This man traveled the country in a pink tutu to make his wife, who was battling cancer, laugh during chemo. The pictures are hilarious, but what he did just warms my heart and restores my faith in humanity.
(Here is the Buzzfeed article where I first learned of this couple.)

Favorite Funny
Life Before Cats vs. Life After Cats

It's only fitting that, after a week of pure crankiness, I post a list of my not-so favorite things, rather than my favorites. After a weekend of recharging the batteries, I'll (hopefully) be back to sunshine and rainbows and post fun things. :) (I'm usually sunshine and rainbows, right? RIGHT?) In the meantime, I thought I'd make a list of the things I hate, maybe even loathe, at the moment.

"Counting Stars" by One Republic
Don't ask me why, but this song is like nails on a chalkboard. Every time it comes on the radio, I have to change it as fast as I can. Most One Republic songs take some time to grow on me, but I won't even allow this one to seep in.

Miley Cyrus
Ugh. Does this one need an explanation? I think this girl is trying WAY too hard to use the shock and awe tactic to cover up her lack of talent. I'm sure some will disagree with me. Some will say she is a great singer who is just being young and having fun. Will she be remembered 20 years down the road as a great talent? Highly unlikely.

Companies That Try to Be Hip and Clever
Really? Really? Are you kidding me with the name of this top? Ugh. Just call it a red long sleeve crop top and be done with it! Referencing Vanilla Ice does not make me want to buy it more.

Lily Collins' Eyebrows
This girl has such a pretty face, but those eyebrows are INSANE! I don't much care that big brows are in. I certainly don't think she should have pencil thin eyebrows, but these things have got to go. I've had a Glamour magazine on my desk with her mug on it staring at me all week. Hence the recent irritation.

Is there something or someone really annoying you this week?

Guess who's back, back again! After quite the Comcast debacle (don't get me started on how many people and how many days it took to get internet access in my new apartment), and a recent lack of inspiration, I am FINALLY back to my blog, I came across some really great stuff this week, so I thought it was the perfect way to ease back into blogging. So without further ado, here are my Friday favorites!

Favorite Drink
I'm not sure where this smoothie comes from, but how cute is it!

Favorite Funny
I love when couples insert their personalities into their wedding festivities. This Save the Date is the perfect example of that. It makes me laugh just looking at it!

Favorite Sign

Favorite Video

I haven't had a Friday Favorites in quite a long time! I decided to make this a video edition, because I've come across a lot of fun/funny/creative/awesome videos lately. Happy Friday! Enjoy!

This video is a little long, but SO funny, and with great cameos!



I saw this video on VH1 one night when I couldn't sleep, and I thought it was the coolest thing. (I still thought so after watching it fully rested, so it wasn't night time hysteria.) I'm not a huge fan of the song, but I love the style of the video.



The volume isn't the best on some of these scenes, but this is a great montage of the catch phrases of Friends. How can you not love this show??



I just came across this mashup of "It's Time" and "Little Talks". If you know my love of Glee and Pitch Perfect, you know I appreciate a good mashup. Imagine Dragons is one of my favorite bands, and Of Monsters and Men are really talented. Brilliant. Oh yeah-and they mashup the videos too.

Favorite Show That Is Back
Awkward on MTV

Favorite Lyric Video
"Hero"-Family of the Year

Favorite Jam
"Can't Hold Us"-Macklemore
I'm totally sipping the Macklemore kool-aid right now. This song pumps me up every time I hear it. Don't hate.

Favorite Funny
Pitch Perfect. Fat Amy. 'Nuff said.

Favorite GIF
I'm tooting my own horn, because I made this, but my God does it make me laugh!

GIFSoup

Favorite Song
"Thrift Shop" by Macklemore

I'm sure this song isn't new to anyone anymore, but I love it too much not to share. Who knew a rap about Goodwill and thrifting could be so catchy??


As an honorable mention, here is Pentatonix's a cappella version of the song. Love it.

Favorite Quote

Favorite Look
This look is from the LC Lauren Conrad collection, available at Kohls in February and March.

Favorite Place
Raku Sushi & Lounge in West End
I love everything about this place. The decor, the atmosphere, the staff, the drinks, and obviously the sushi! I shouldn't tell everyone about it, cause I want to keep it my hidden favorite spot, but oh well. Check it out!

Favorite Movie

I decided to make this Friday Favorites a quotes edition. Whether they're well-known or obscure, these quotes have struck a chord with me. My coworker Miranda introduced me to a quote maker online, so I thought it'd be fun to try my hand at it. Here they are. Enjoy, and Happy Friday!

I know I've heard this before, but something about it recently just hit me. I'm going to rise to it!

This is obviously very well known, but it doesn't make me love it any less!

Favorite New Song
"Bottom of the River"-Delta Rae

Favorite Funny
This is another gem sent to me from Joanna. I couldn't stop laughing!

Favorite Movie
Even though I didn't see this movie this week, I loved it so much I had to share it. I highly recommend seeing it!

Favorite Quote
“Change will not come if we wait for some other person, or if we wait for some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.” ― President Barack Obama

Favorite Funny #2

Favorite App
I came across this app in an issue of Fitness Magazine. You can earn money for certain charities just by walking, biking, or running. If you already do any of those activities, why not download this? It's free.

Favorite New Restaurant
This restaurant just opened in Uptown, and it is amazing! It's a shame they just opened, because they have such a great patio! (Check it out here.) The style of the restaurant is awesome, the food is delicious, and the staff are really friendly. I recommend checking it out!

Favorite Song
"Miss Me"-Andy Grammar

Favorite Video

Favorite Quote
“Incredible change happens in your life when you decide to take control of what you do have power over instead of craving control over what you don't.”
- Steve Maraboli

Favorite Song

It's no surprise that I'm a huge Imagine Dragons fan. My brother said he doesn't know who they are, but he knows I tweet about them ALL the time. Hey, when it's love, you just know! Their debut album Night Visions came out on September 4th, and naturally I got it immediately. This is by far my favorite song.

"Bleeding Out"-Imagine Dragons

Favorite Quote

Favorite Funny

Favorite New Lunch Spot

People's Organic Cafe

Favorite Fall Premiere

Favorite Song
"Kill Your Heroes"-AWOLNATION

Favorite Dress

Favorite Lyrics
"Modern Love" Matt Nathanson

She said this talking
Kind of wears me out
And all these salesmen
Baby, make me tired

They're no good, to tell you the truth, she said
I've been gettin' used to liars
They send me love songs, with store bought words
They make promises, like politicians

This modern love is not enough
She said, watch your back
I'm nobody's girlfriend
This modern love is not enough
They said one big exhale never did me no, good

I'd let em in, I
Oh man, I'd let em win
I'd burn my house down
Just to hear them scream my name
I've carried hopes
And heavy daydreams she said
But I'm done with sleeping

Take the phone calls
Take this circus
Take the drama, cause baby it's worthless

Favorite Funny

Favorite Jewelry
Trinity Knot Claddagh Ring

Another week down, another collection of my favorites!

Favorite Song
"The Light"-Sara Bareilles

Favorite Laugh
I don't know what country this is in. I don't know what is going on. But every time I watch this short clip, it makes me laugh. Have you ever seen such a thing?

Favorite Look
Glitter ombre nails

Favorite Recipe
Southwestern Turkey Meatballs with Creamy Cilantro Dipping Sauce

I found this recipe on Skinny Taste and made it for a potluck. It was a hit, and is definitely an appetizer I'll make again!

Favorite Quote

“A college student at a recent OU football game challenged a senior citizen sitting next to him, saying it was impossible for their generation to understand his. "You grew up in a different world," the student said, loud enough for the whole crowd to hear. "Today we have television, jet planes, space travel, man has walked on the Moon, our spaceships have visited Mars, we even have nuclear energy, electric and hydrogen cars, computers with light-speed processing .... and uh.." Taking advantage of a pause in the student's litany, the geezer said, "You're right. We didn't have those things when we were young; so we invented them, you little twit! What are you doing for the next generation??" - Unknown

Sorry to all my loyal readers who have just been dying for some more ramblings. I've been absent from the blog for far too long, but I'm back now! Here is this week's edition of my Friday Favorites:

Favorite Quote

Favorite Commercial

Favorite Laugh

Try as I might, I've been unable to watch this without crying from laughing so hard! The chick in the red makes me lose it every time.

Favorite Movie

Favorite Random Fact

Escalator is one of many words that were originally trademarks but have become ordinary words found in dictionaries. Some other words which were originally trademarks and have now passed into common use are: aspirin, autoharp, band-aids, breathalyzer, cellophane, Coke (in some areas, at least), corn flakes, cube steak, ditto, dry ice, dumpster, formica, Frisbee, granola, gunk, jeep, kerosene, Kleenex, mace, nylon, ping-pong (also an onomatopoeia), popsicle, Q-tip, rollerblade, rolodex, Scotch tape, sheetrock, spandex, styrofoam, tabloid, thermos, trampoline, yo-yo, xerox, and zipper.

Favorite Song
"I Forgive You"-Kelly Clarkson

Favorite Part of Working Downtown
Food trucks-Vellee Deli is my fave so far!

Favorite Glee Cover
"Shake It Out"-Florence+the Machine

Favorite Picture