The Golden Globes! aka A Night with Tina and Amy!

So, I may or may not have just realized that tonight is the night of The Golden Globes, which means that not only do we get to see Hollywood all dressed up, but we also get to spend a night with the queens of comedy: Tina Fey and Amy Poehler!

(c) Art Streiber for NBC
(c) Art Streiber for NBC

They’re always working it!

Fun fact: Amy went to the same university I went to. We’re all still hoping she comes to speak at graduation. One day… One day…

Anyways!

These two ladies always make me laugh so hard! I remember when they first hosted the Golden Globes:

I thought, ‘I wish these ladies could host forever!’ But I figured there would be another comedian or another funny duo that would take their place the next year. So, I was so happy when news broke that they signed a three-year hosting contract for the Globes! And since this is their last year, I’m sure they’re going to go all out! I can’t wait to watch their opening tomorrow morning! (These are times when I really hate the time difference…)

I was just looking through the nominations a few minutes ago, and I gotta say: The competition has ramped up this year! I could easily see any of the nominees in the Best Picture – Drama category win because I think they all have something special, memorable, and unique about them. Maybe that’s not what more knowledgable film critics would say, but I think every film nominated in that category has something to bring to the table. Some years, I think it’s so easy to predict which film is going to win, but this year, it’s a bit more difficult for me to decide. What do you guys think?

I hope that if any of you do watch the Globes from this side of the pond tonight that you guys love the show and that your favorites win!

Lots of love,

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Chickity China the Nando’s Chicken

I couldn’t help but reference The Barenaked Ladies’ song, One Week, in this post’s title because…

… after over two years of living in England, today was the first day I tried Nando’s!

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Gut reaction: It was good! It was flavorful. I didn’t go all out and get the hottest baste on the menu, but I did want a little bit of an extra kick. So, I went with something a little different – the mango and lime baste. It was really nice, just the kick I wanted with lots of flavor!

Over the last two years, it’s been hard to miss Nando’s popularity here. I can now see why a good amount of people are obsessed with it, but… I can’t say I’m part of that crowd… No shade because there is absolutely no judgment if you love Nando’s. I’m just sharing my side of the story!

I will say this: I am glad I tried it to see what the hype was all about, but I think I fall between the hatred and the hype. It was good. I gotta give Nando’s that.

What do you guys think of Nando’s? The best thing since sliced bread or a tad bit overrated?

Hope you all are having a wonderful Sunday!

Lots of love,

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Treat Yo Self Saturday

Who can forget this glorious moment from Parks and Rec?

In the spirit of Tom and Donna’s yearly Treat Yo Self celebration, I try to do a scaled down version of Treat Yo Self every weekend because… Well, do I really need a reason? That’s the whole point of Treat Yo Self – to treat yourself for absolutely no reason at all! But seriously, I think it’s so nice to take time for yourself and your friends and indulge just a little!

So, I went out and bought some really wonderful essentials from L’Occitane, one of my favorite beauty brands. I’m a huge fan of their Cherry Blossom collection – and no, none of this post is sponsored! I genuinely love their products, and even though L’Occitane is a bit up there compared to other beauty brands, I love to treat myself to their products, especially their Ultra Rich Body Cream with Shea Butter. And I decided to try out their lip balm and hand cream, Vitoria Regia, from the L’Occitane au Bresil collection.

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Then, I went to Gourmet Burger Kitchen and chowed down on their delicious buffalo burger, which I had never tried before. I love GBK and their array of burgers! The burger was so good (and I’ll keep it real – I was so hungry) that I totally forgot to take a picture of it… But, look! I took a picture of our drinks…

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Total. Fail. Sorry, guys!

And after that, I did some grocery shopping at Waitrose, which was also a bit of a treat because I usually just go to Tesco Express, which is less than 5 minutes away from my flat, or Asda, which is also pretty close by.

So, all around, I think I can definitely say that after a week and a bit of being sick, I treated myself! I would like to think that Tom and Donna would be proud…

What do you guys do to treat yourself? I hope you all do something you enjoy because honestly, you deserve it!!! Your treats don’t even have to be extravagant. Maybe it’s just watching a movie or cooking with friends or enjoying a walk through the park, city, etc. Whatever it is, I hope you TREAT. YO. SELF.

Lots of love,

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Happy New Year!!!

Hey, everyone!

Happy New Year!!!

One. Week. Late…

I wish I could say that I’m late on wishing you all a wonderful new year because I was on some exotic holiday, basking in glorious weather, eating delicious food and drinking some tropical drinks with this as my view…

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But no.

I was just the sickest I’ve been in about 2 years! For the last week, I’ve been in bed, on antibiotics and feeling absolutely horrible… Being sick has to be one of the worst feelings in the world. You can’t do anything, and it drives me nuts!

But now that that’s over and done with, I cannot tell you guys how excited I am for 2015! Last month, I finished my master’s. So, school stress is officially behind me, and 2015 really feels like a fresh start! I’m really looking forward to traveling, getting back to the gym (since I totally fell off the health train towards the end of the year…), and figuring out the next steps in my professional life. So much to do, but I’m really excited by it all!

I really wish you all the best this year, and I hope that you are all successful in every single one of your endeavors!

Lots of love,

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The Power of Positive Thought

Image from The World Wide Online Meditation Center
Image from The World Wide Online Meditation Center

Someone near and dear to my heart is having surgery today. Although it sounds like it is quite a routine surgery, it is surgery nonetheless. I truly believe in the power of positive thought, and I was hoping you all could join me in sharing those positive thoughts for my loved one.  Whether you believe in God, multiple gods, a universal force, nothing or anything in between, my family and I would truly appreciate any positive vibe or thought. Thanks in advance.

Sending positive thoughts and vibes your way!

Love, love, love: Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ Moving Grammy Performance

For those of us who didn’t catch the Grammys last night or for those of you who just want to rewatch one of the most touching Grammy performances, here’s Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ Grammy performance.

No words can describe how beautiful it was to see couples of all ages, sexual orientations, and races take what I think is one of the biggest steps in life at the Grammys with ‘Same Love’ and ‘Open Your Heart to Me’ performed live. Amazing.