Lesbian laughs

Mondays were tested last night with the season break of Glee. I rarely just sit and engage with the television and to be fair, I didn't really with Glee either though for those moments of sarcasm and song, I relish it. And now I wait for season 2.

And now, I thought there was no better way to fill the gap then to recap on some classic Sue Sylvester quotes. Let's go.

"You'll be adding revenge to the long list of things you're no good at, right next to being married, running a high school glee club and finding a hairstyle that doesn't look like a lesbian."

"All I want is just one day a year when I'm not visually assaulted by uglies and fatties."

"I, for one, think intimacy has no place in a marriage. Walked in on my parents once and it was like seeing two walruses wrestling."

"I don't trust a man with curly hair. I can't help but picture little birds laying sulfurous eggs in there, and it disgusts me."

"I'll often yell at homeless people: 'Hey, how is that homelessness working out for you? Try not being homeless for once."

See below for the fresh promo for Glee, season 2.

Glee-ful for Emma

For those of you who have caught wind of Glee, you perhaps would have noticed the stylings of Miss Emma Pillsbury, the school guidance councillor. She's a little sweet, a little crazy, and is all over prim- I adore her wears.

Teaming colour matches and blocks, I doubt anyone could just wear what she does. Her coral ensemble may make someone other than Emma look like a giant salmon fillet, though combined with her pale skin and beautiful soft red hair, she matches perfectly.

Emma's accessories are quite experimental compared with her twee look book. Her necklaces often finish her outfits, and by all accounts such as various blogs who document her outfits, they aren't too expensive.

So enjoy Glee, and the extra character that is Emma's clothes. It's sort of exciting seeing what she's going to pull out of the bag every episode.

London love

Living in a foreign country is pretty awesome, though around Christmas time I do miss home, my family and my soon to be doggy mama, Scarlett.

To offset this, I've made a list of all the rad things that I love about London, and the UK.

- Broadway Markets
I think I've blogged about this before though seriously, if you are coming to London, head here for an authentic market experience. It's set along a little street in London Fields, giving it a charming village feel. Some of my favourite things are the yummy Climpson and Sons coffee (with the Aussie's behind the counter, which beckons the question, where do I know the Climpson chick from?! She's worked in Surry Hills before, though it's really bothering me), the Vege stall with their 'Heavenly Halloumi' burgers which are ta-sty, and the scattered couple of vintagey stalls that are a bit of a bargain. Smaller, less crowds, yummy food and cool Londoner's- do it.

- Hyde Park
I love this park, for all of its glory. It's huge, picturesque, doggy friendly, and full of seasonal goodness. In Autumn, leaves coat the greenery; in Winter, frost covers the ground; Summer brings the picnicer's, and Spring brings the bulbs and colour. I love to walk through Hyde Park, though I do avoid the Serpentine- the geese are scary!


- The Gastro Pubs
The UK is known for its pubs, and there is reason why. They're warm, intimate, serve lovely seasonal food and, you can take your puppies into them! My local is as good as any restaurant, making it an easy choice on a night out. And the thing is, all are welcome unlike many at home where you stick to certain places, because they're a certain way. Plus, my alcohol threshold has gone up since schooners were replaced with pints.

- Quirky shops
Ok, I couldn't not mention it, although they've become less important with the popularity of online shopping. When I first got here in 2005, it was all about Topshop, the High Priestess of Oxford St. It's a one stop shop, though the crowds make it monotonous. Some alternatives to Oxford St include, Brick Lane Up Markets (Sunday), Upper St Islington (for one off boutiques and homewares) and High St Kensington (similiar to Oxford St, though far less crowds).

- Come Dine With Me
Channel 4 spoils me with this programme, based on 4 strangers hosting a dinner party for each other over the course of the week. Hit and miss food, akward conversations, drunken antics and bitchy comments make this show super watchable.

- Proximity
...to the rest of Europe, making travel easier, cheaper and more plentiful.

Comparisons

I feel so horribly inadequate. I know I'm only young and there is a lot more life to live, though comparisons are inevitable and Lord above, do I compare.

As I watch TV, I'm comparing myself to Kirstie Allsopp, right now. She's a bit amazing in my eyes, and has achieved so much at 35 years. I know she's had a small helping hand, what with her lineage and being deemed 'The Honourable' from birth, though she truly has achieved. TV career, amazing style, home, family etc etc. She also has a kitchen to die for!

I think I need to cast aside this emotional immaturity and grow up. It's a hard pill to swallow when you realise you are falling behind and you not being taken seriously is due to your own shortcomings. My answer is to always educate yourself further, be it through a school or a course; to better one's mind is to be one's self.

There are so many options, which contributes to a intolerance of life. I need a bravery coat to jump in at the deep end. Or a therapist. Oh such indulgence!

When I grow up, I want to be Kirstie.

Mad (about) Men

Who amongst us are watching Mad Men?

I have to say I had become absorbed by it, watching all three seasons in the same amount of months. I love the sexual power of the female characters, and the irony that it is their gender that renders them powerless.

Also noteworthy is the style, the elegance, all reflective of the time. When Don Draper snaps at a fellow elevator passenger who is still wearing his hat in the presence of a lady, my jealously jumps. Manners seem to be memories.
So I await season 4 in anticipation like no other TV series. What part will Joanie play in the new agency? Has Roger's affections transferred so early on in his marriage? What of Betty's soon to be acquired freedom? And Don, oh sort yourself out.

90s revival

I'm feeling nostalgic today. Home is on my mind.
I don't know if it's symptom of getting older, or of an old soul or just missing my family, though I've been drifting towards my childhood, who I was then and what I am now.
I grew up in the 90s, the backwash of the 80s and the underwear of the noughties. I loved it, though I can say that in hindsight.
Using the google machine as a lovely distraction to the fact that I am poor until payday, I came across this clip that made me jump and giggle.
Vidiot was a show i'd race down my very long country driveway to watch, something that I was lucky enough to tell the Executive Producer of the show when I was working for her. She said that made her feel old- what does that make me?
Enjoy, with the added bonus of 90s hotman Dieter Brummer, aka Shane from Home & Away.

While I'm going down the path, here's another gem. Spice Girls, oz style :)