Things I'm Hating Friday

A lot of bloggers do these "Thing I'm Loving Friday" post.  So in that same vein, although a much more negative vein, I'm going to do my first "Things I'm Hating Friday".

 

Not because I like to be negative.  Just because I recently discovered 2 things that are so horrific that I had to let the world know.

 

First up is the "Bethenny" show that just premiered on NBC.  If I could describe this show in one word it would be: Unwatchable.

 

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While I respect her as a business woman and a self-made multi-millionaire, I do not respect her as a self-obsessed beotch, which I totally believe she is (and have since April of 2011 - see here).

 

I watched, or rather, attempted to watch two episodes of the Bethenny show and it was uncomfortable to say the least.  She is awkward, trying to hard, and quite frankly, she dances funny.

 

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She talks ad nauseum about relating to her audience.  That's what it's allll about.  But here's the problem.  How can an audience of normal looking woman of average socio-economic status relate to a 90 pound multi-millionaire whose pair of shoes cost more than most people make in 3 months?  Answer: They can't.  And bringing unknown comedians and male strippers into the mix isn't going to help that fact.  If I was a betting woman, I'd say your days at the 3 o'clock slot are numbered.

 

 

The last one is quick.  It's just the worst pedicure place I've ever gone to in my entire life:

 

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Nail Palace - Charleston, SC

As you can see from the link above, all the reviews are terrible.  I gave mine a scathing review.  They didn't rub my legs at all which is 100% the reason I get pedicures.  They literally made me bleed from scrubbing my foot so hard, and I still have a cut on my heel from it.  I'm not going to lie, I'm kind of terrified it's going to become infected.  I've been loading it up with Hydrogen Peroxide twice or thrice daily and neosporining the crap out of it, but it's still there almost a week water.

 

Pedicure gods have mercy on my heel!  I do not need gangrene in my life right now!

 

*Editors Note: Do not EVER Google image "bad pedicure".  I will never recover from those results.

 

If  you are in Charleston, do NOT be tempted by the fact that there is a TCBY right next door that you can bring into the salon.  It is not worth it.  This place is wretched!

 

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Ok, now on to more positive things.  Like the fact that it's almost the weekend!!!!!!

 

Things I would Never Try

I saw this last night at Walgreens when I was shopping for Hydrogen Peroxide (more on that later).  I was fairly astounded.  The Drive Medical Suction Cup Grab Bar.

 

 

 

Absolutely everything that I have ever tried to suction to my shower tiles has come off unexpectedly.  But it never really mattered that much because it was always just supporting a loofah or some such bath ritual nonsense.

 

This looks like it's intended to support your whole body.  I'm not going to say how much I weigh on the World Wide Web, but I can tell you this: If my previous shower accessories couldn't hold a half-ounce loofah, I'll be damned if I'm putting all this girth onto a grab bar, with the only possible cushion to catch my fall being a porcelain tub. 

 

Diva Says Owwwwwie.

 

"No holes, screws or tools required"...What are qualities I do NOT what I want in things that support my full body weight?!

 

 

Amazing Discoveries: Alouette - Italian Herbs

I recently loaded up on some spreadable cheeses at Harris Teeter during a snack attack.  And I came upon a cheese discovery that will be in permanent rotation from here on out:

These is the most flavorful little packet of cheese that isn't that expensive!  It only has 40 calories, is easily spreadable, and provides enough shmear for at least 5-8 crackers.  I like that ratio!

Simply Fresh Milk and Cream...and Herbs.  What more could you want from a decadent cheese and cracker snack!?  You'll feel like you're at a fancy party.  But with the added bonus of not having to make small talk with strangers.

 

They are particularly awesome when paired with these most amazing crackers of all time:

 

Thank you Milton's for making the most texture-rich, fresh and crispy little cracker on the market.  I am already excited to get home for afternoon snack time with friends family myself!

 

These probably aren't presentable enough to serve at a party.  I mean, who wants to unwrap a bunch of packets of cheese and serve them to guests?  But thy are more than presentable enough for a party of 1.  Perhaps with a crisp glass of white wine!?

 

Same car, different view...

You think this person has some opinions about things?

1B ME UBU

 

Remember many moons ago when I tried to put the kibosh on this saying?  Check it out here.

 

Well it looks like it's still going strong in Wisconsin.

 

Now I kind of like it. 

 

You really wonder about the people who put personalized things like this on their license plates.  Are they joking?  Or does this person just want him to be him and you to be you SO terribly bad, that he feels the need to emblazon it on his ride?

 

Either way, I love the passion!  Here's to a 2014 phrase comeback!

Ice Cream Sundays - Rockin' Blondies

 

I've said it before and I'll say it again.  Thank goodness for Target and their Exclusive Flavors.  Otherwise I'd be stuck between a rock and a less-fat place due to lack of new flavors.  Nobody wants that.

 

This flavor rocked my socks off.  Pun highly intended.

 

The Buttery Brown Sugar Ice Cream is so sweet and warm it just melts in your mouth.  Then as it's melting you get a crunchy little taste of Butterscotch Toffee.  Which is just plain fun.

 

And the, when you think your taste buds couldn't reach a higher level of elation - BLONDE BROWNIES in yo face.

 

As far as surprises go, this was the best August had to offer.  They were so chewy!  So tasty!  And so abundant!  I couldn't believe how lucky I was to be part of that pint.

 

New favorite flavor!  Good thing I don't have the patience to go to Target very often.  It's probably best that this is just out of reach on my weekly grocery shopping trip.

 

Summary:

Flavors Tried - 44

Favorite Flavors  - Rockin' Blondies