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Here’s What

Posted on April 30, 2013 by vibrantmusings

So if you’re an avid watcher of “Watch What Happens Live!” with Andy Cohen like I am, then you know he has a segment he calls “Here’s What” where he lists 3 things that he’s obsessed with at the moment.

I’m taking a cue from him and listing the 3 things I am obsessed with at the moment:

1) “Beautiful Creatures” by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl

I don’t quite understand the cover but…you know…don’t judge a book by it’s cover

This is a YA novel about supernaturalness mixed with teen angst set in the Georgia South. Obviously a recipe for success. It’s like the Sookie Stackhouse series for young adults. Except less cheese and more angst.

*sidenote: for those of you who don’t know, the Sookie Stackhouse series is what True Blood is based on. Mind blown? You’re welcome.

Here’s a pretty badass trailer for the movie version of “Beautiful Creatures”:

2) “Divergent” by Veronica Roth

This cover makes more sense when you read the book

Another YA novel, this time set in a dystopian Chicago. It’s pretty baller because the main character, Tris, is pretty badass and I love me some city of Chicago.

*sidenote: yes, I’ve been reading a lot of YA novels lately. Why? Because I’m a librarian(ish), that’s why.

3) Tumblr.

Specifically, mine: vibrantmusings.tumblr.com

I’ve always loved whatshouldwecallme.tumblr.com and howdoiputthisgently.tumblr.com and decided to make one of my own. Mainly because I’ve been so busy lately that I haven’t really had time to think, let alone write, anything for the blog. This let’s me put out my random thoughts without having to really think of any of them out.

I’m smart like that.

And since it’s Music Monday and this post is about obsessions, here’s a song titled “Obsession” by Sky Ferreira that I like.

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Happy Birthday Eve

Posted on April 8, 2013 by vibrantmusings

Tomorrow I’m turning the big 25. I’ve been alive for 2 1/2 decades, which is kinda weird to think considering I look like I’m 18 (you can see for yourself here).

I’ve never really been one to envision the future. I hope certain things will happen, but I don’t envision them happening, necessarily. So I couldn’t tell you where I thought I would be when I was 25.

I know I have a purpose though. What that is, I’m still trying to figure out. But I kinda think that’s what life is all about anyway, right? Taking chances…making mistakes…learning and loving…hoping it will all make sense one day.

But until then:

Of vodka, preferably.

Love Is Love, No Matter Who It’s Between

Posted on March 27, 2013 by vibrantmusings

If you haven’t been living under a rock, then you know that social media and the news has been aflutter with discussion about marriage and who has the right to marry due to the Supreme Court Justices debating about the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and California’s Prop 8, both of which argue that marriage should be between a man and a woman.

DOMA and Prop 8 argue that by allowing gay marriage, it is destroying and/or devaluing the institution of marriage.

Um, last I checked (which may or may not have been 5 seconds ago on Google) at least 50% of marriages in America end in divorce. So obviously we really value marriage here.

Another argument for “traditional” marriage is that it should be between a man and a woman for procreation. Because shows like “16 & Pregnant” and “Teen Mom” clearly state that you have to be married to have a baby.

I think both arguments are bullshit.

Marriage is a commitment between two people who have chosen one another, due to the love between them, to spend the rest of their days together how they see fit.

Or at least, that’s what it should be.

Who are we as a society to deny someone the opportunity to spend the rest of their life with the love of their life?

I hope to have that opportunity one day, and when that day comes I hope that my fellow citizens who love someone of the same sex will be able to as well.

Goodbye, Taco Bell

Posted on March 25, 2013 by vibrantmusings

I’m ending my relationship with Taco Bell.

We had a good thing going when I was in college. We would have regular booty calls after a night of drinking.

But now my sober, post grad stomach can’t seem to handle it. This past weekend I got food poisoning from it…for the second time. Fool me once, shame on you…fool me twice…well fuck.

During food poisoning:

After, to myself, when I realize I probably lost like 5 pounds from throwing up:

It’s probably for the best that we end, but I mean, I really liked the Cool Ranch Dorito Taco.

Goodbye Taco Bell.

Pete Wentz and Boners

Posted on March 21, 2013 by vibrantmusings

This is Pete Wentz:

Why are his bangs better than mine?

The boyfriend gets a huge boner for him.

The boyfriend’s birthday is next week…the big 25.

Since my bank account is at like negative $200, all I really have to offer the boyfriend is sex. OR…

A follow by Pete Wentz on Twitter.

So Dear Pete Wentz,

If you’re reading this, my boyfriend gets a huge boner for you, and I get a huge boner for the boyfriend, so lets all just have huge boners and make his birthday dreams come true by following him on Twitter at @MGSPlasmaSnake. Much love…and boners.

This Weekend Can’t Handle Me

Posted on March 14, 2013 by vibrantmusings

So this weekend the boyfriend and I are going on a little trip up to Kansas City to see a soccer game with one of his friends.

Expectation:

Reality:

Because that’s what happens when you mix soccer fans with St. Patrick’s Day weekend. But it’s whatever because:

Although the next day I will probably feel like this:

I can’t fucking wait.

Money Can’t Buy Happiness, but It Can Pay My Bills…

Posted on February 28, 2013 by vibrantmusings

…and that would make me pretty happy.

I haven’t been on here in a good while, because well, I haven’t really had much to say, and one should never:

Others should take note. I’m looking at you Kim Kardashian.

And besides, I’ve been pretty stressed lately. Mainly because of money. So I’d like to discuss finances with you…and basically how I have none. Every pay cycle goes something like this:

Disgustingly accurate

I thought I went to college so that I wouldn’t have to be this poor. Now granted, I’m not as bad off as others, for which I am extremely grateful. And I do have people I can ask for help (and some already have, which I give the utmost thanks). But being almost 25, I don’t really like having to turn to my parents (or anyone else for that matter) for financial help. I should be able to do this on my own, you know?

Like, I just want to be able to make the recipes I see on Pinterest. Instead, it’s something like this:

Good thing my food standards are pretty low to begin with.

Or this:

Also known as the Ramen noodle diet.

I would also like to be able to fill up my gas tank all the way. But gas prices are outrageous:

Sad but true

Instead, I live paycheck to paycheck. I pay my credit card bills but then I have to use them because I don’t have any money left over in my checking account after paying the bill. It’s a vicious cycle. So I’ve been feeling a little despondent lately. My dad says it will get better, which I hope so. Until then:

I majored in being poor apparently.

End rant.

And because it’s Throwback Thursday, here’s a video. This song just came on my iTunes…coincidence?

Hoes Before Bros

Posted on February 4, 2013 by vibrantmusings

So I’ve done it. I’ve gone and gotten myself a boyfriend.

Apparently some guy thinks he wants to hang with me and only me, which is *pretty cool* because that’s how I feel about him. It’s very strange, though, because I’ve been single for so long (almost 3 years…but who’s counting). Now I have someone that I have to care about and have feelings for and make time for. I think I’m up for it though. He seems to be pretty worth it.

I just don’t want to lose myself, you know? I don’t want to be one of those girls who disappear from their friends when they get a boyfriend. I don’t want to be defined by my relationship and/or my relationship status. I didn’t have a man in my life, and now I do. That doesn’t change who I am or my *sparkling* personality. It just means I found someone who a) thinks they can (and actually wants to) put up with my shit, and b) is where I can get all of my sex from (sorry if you’re reading this parentals).

So friends–if I start to skip out on you, PLEASE call me on it. As Leslie Knope says:

And since it’s *technically* Music Monday (back when I was more ambitious and was going to have themed posts), here is a song I’m liking right now:

“What a Slutty Crisp”

Posted on January 23, 2013 by vibrantmusings

For a long time, my love life looked like this:

Or a Dorito

But then Pinterest pointed this out to me:

So now I’m just like:

A sense of humor is a real panty dropper as well.

Which *I think* I might have found someone who has these credentials.

Stay tuned.

The Best NOT Shitty Books of 2012

Posted on January 2, 2013 by vibrantmusings

I know this is expected from a part-time librarian, but I have to say this. Contrary to popular belief, reading is in fact NOT boring.

Reading is only boring if you’re reading a shitty book. If it has characters you don’t care about, a plot that’s implausible, and/or terrible writing, then it is *probably* a shitty book. Although, some books are so bad they’re good (I’m looking at you “Fifty Shades of Grey”).

Anyway, I want to recommend you the best NOT shitty books that I read in 2012. And by “best NOT shitty” I mean these are books that I couldn’t put down, and by “I couldn’t put down” I mean I’d stay up til 2 or 3 am reading them, a la: