Remind me, why did I want this?

words i need to learn to live by...

IE

Tomorrow is my second first day at Inside Edition. Although I have been looking forward to this for quite some time, I'm also nervous to the point of nausea. There is no doubt in my mind that it's going to well, but until I walk through the doors of suite 1300 and someone recognizes me the back of my neck will be hot enough to fry an egg. Just writing about it is giving me the shakes.

To make matters worse, because I'm a cautious person, I emailed my boss the other day to ask her if my nose stud (it's not a hoop so I feel awkward calling it a nose ring) would be a problem. I told her it was just a tiny thing, but that I'd be willing to take it out if she advised me to do so. Of course she did just that and now my face feels incredibly empty. I definitely plan on getting it pierced again in September, but it still sucks not having it. I felt like it gave me an edge and in all honesty (and insanity) I think it made me look prettier. The only upside to taking it out is that people will no longer think I'm picking my nose when I adjust it.

she makes all the boy moose go "wahhhhh"

Dear Anne Hathaway,

Although I would be all for a Princess Diaries 3 (especially if Chris Pine comes back), please continue doing movies like Rachel Getting Married. Your portrayal of a recovering drug addict was sublime. I loved every second of it and would gladly pay money to go see a sequel.

Sincerely,
Sara

P.S. seriously, who do I have to talk to about getting PD3 made?

He knows how to make a girl swoon...

Another reason why Chris Pine should impregnate me: this article from the June 2009 Cosmopolitan entitled "10 Things Guys Wish You Knew".

Sad but true...

Listening to a mix of Kings Of Leon and Brand New while drinking a diet coke with ice is a great way to spend a Wednesday night.

The only improvement I could even think of making would be adding a couple Sigmas... then it would be perfect.

Home Smelly Home

"I am a human being who just happens to be from New Jersey"

...Chelsea Handler...

Oh Chelsea, the fact that you're from one of the most ridiculed states in the whole U.S. of A makes feel a little bit better that I too reside there. Once upon a time, when I had first moved to Yonkers, I was proud of my New Jersey roots. It was after all the home state of Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, and Point Pleasant. But after returning to New Jersey after living in New York State for five years, I find myself cringing every time I admit to someone that I hail from the dirty burbs.

I don't plan on spending much time in the state this summer. With any luck I will get the days I asked for at my internship (Tuesday-Friday), which will mean four out of three days of the week will be spent in my beloved city. Knowing how painful those remaining three days will be for me, two of my aunts (Vicki and Tracy) have already offered to let me stay at their apartments sometimes. I'm also in possession of a set of keys to my grandparents house so I will be spending quite a bit of time there as well.

This summer will be the last that I spend in the armpit of America. As of right now the plan is that I will stay in Boston for the duration of the time I'm at Emerson (two more years) and then as soon as I graduate move to New York.

New Jersey, I have given you enough of my time. Consider this my letter of resignation.

That's just my baby daddy...

5 Celebrities I'd Allow to Impregnate me:

1. Chris Pine

Positives: Killer smile. Gorgeous eyes. Looks good in Ray-Bans

Negative: Recently went on a date with Audrina from The Hills so along with getting me pregnant he'd probably give me herpes as well

2. Jared Followill

Positives: Self taught musician. Gorgeous eyes. Looks good in Ray-Bans

Negative: Seems to really like his alcohol so with my genetics our kid would probably end up addicted to something before his or her 10th birthday

3. Jensen Ackles

Positives: Southern gentleman. Gorgeous eyes. Claims to be packing

Negative: I'm pretty sure my father would rather I get an abortion then give birth to the child of a Cowboys fan

4. Eric Dane

Positives: Rides a motorcycle. Gorgeous eyes. Built

Negative: Went grey early leading him to look much older than he actually is, no mother wants to inflict that on her child

5. Taylor Kitsch

Positives: Dirty sense of humor. Gorgeous eyes. Athletic

Negative: He's Canadian

What I learned from making this list (other than the fact that I'm insane which I already knew): I apparently have a thing for guys with nice eyes.

Tautou

With just two repeated lines, Brand New created what is hands down the sexiest song I have ever heard:

I'm sinking like a stone in the sea,

I'm burning like a bridge for your body.

a breif fangirl interlude

So I have a confession. I am a Twilight Saga fangirl.

To be fair I started reading the books before it became the teeny bopper sensation it now has become. I picked up the first book over spring break my freshman year of college and proceeded to finish it in two days. i read the second one in one and the third over the course of a week. I found them to be a nice break from my stressful reality (read: finals). It was only after reading them that i found out it was going to be made into a movie and to say i was over joyed would be an understatement.

For the next few months i silently reveled in my fangirl joy, not knowing anyone else who read the series. Then, before i knew it, suddenly everyone around me was reading them. My first rude awakening to the insanity of the fandom was at the midnight release for the fourth book. One of my best friends in high school went to our local barnes and noble for the party and upon entering i was immediately embarrased that i had something in common with the loud, annoying, squealing 13 year olds that surrounded me.

I read the fourth book and enjoyed it, then proceeded to wait for the movie to come out.

Luckily my fears that no one at school would want to see the movie with me were unfounded. A few days before the movie came out a few of my sisters and I bought tickets for the midnight showing of Twilight. I could barely contain my joy. Finally this movie that I had waited nine months for was happening. We got to the theater early and made sure to get good seats. I was practically jumping out of my seat when the movie started with Bella's voiceover.

15 minutes into the movie the only emotions i was feeling were dissapointment and anger. To say the movie sucked would be an understatement. Even the actors distaste for this movie they had spent months filming was palpable. I left the theater yelling about how all my excitement over the last nine months was for nothing.

Because the movie took in tons of money and it's a saga, the next movie is already in production and has a scheduled release date. When my sister asked me if i would be going to the midnight release i velmently told her no, saying i wouldn't waste 11 dollars on that pile of crap. I'd simply wait until the movie came out on DVD or some hacker put it online. But i might have spoke to soon.

Tonight the poster for the movie was released and words cannot describe how awesome it looks. Damn you poster maker. Damn you to hell.

oh captain my captain...

Saw Star Trek last night with my sister. It was a good movie, highly entertaining. I could say everything I thought about the movie, but this quote from Madeleine sums it up quite effectively:

"don't ask me what the movie was about, because i have no clue. The only thing i can tell you is Chris Pine is fine as hell."

Inside Sara's Studio...

I didn't mean for the title to sound dirty i swear. This is the list of questions that James Lipton asks at the end of each show.

1. What is your favorite word? perturbed... it's just really fun to say
2. What is your least favorite word? vagina... could they come up with a more disgusting word for female genitalia
3. What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally? a really good song
4. What turns you off creatively, spiritually or emotionally? disloyalty... this answer may not make sense, but it was the only thing i could come up with
5. What sound or noise do you love? laughter
6. What sound or noise do you hate? my alarm clock
7. What is your favorite curse word? fuck... there are just so many ways you can say it
8. What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? assuming my profession is (or will be) writer... i'd like to try being a singer/songwriter
9. What profession would you not like to do? cashier of any sort
10. If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates? get in here, your gramma's been waiting for you

A picture is worth a thousand words

A while ago I did this meme on LiveJournal. Basically there is a list of questions (name, favorite dessert, etc) and your supposed to enter your answers into the search bar on flickr and choose a picture from the first three pages. Once you have pictures for every answer you create a photo mosaic. I made this one a few months ago. I'll post the answers in a comment.

things to work on over the summer:

1. not letting the simple act of having a conversation with my father turn me into a raving lunatic.
2. watching the tone of my voice. it has a tendency to sound bitchy or judgy even when i don't mean for it to.
3. not getting so stressed out about very little things
4. wonderful sigma plans for next year
5. at the very least reading the books on my summer reading list
6. not spending money
7. being happy

I'm The Girl All The Rockstars Sing About

So I said in the subtitle of this blog that I'm a listener, but I've yet to post anything to listen to. I've decided to rectify that by posting five songs with my name in the title (spelt both correctly and incorrectly). Narcissistic? Yes. But also entertaining.

1. Sara Smile by Jimmy Wayne
This song is actually the reason why I was named Sara. Because my mission in life is to never like the original version by Hall & Oates I only have this cover version.
2. Sara's Song by Ludo
I've actually only listened to this song a few times, but I really like a lot of their other stuff so this song can't be too bad. especially if it has my name in the title.
3. Sarah Palin Rap by Amy Pohler
The song from Sarah Palin's lame ass excuse for an appearance on SNL. No one cared that she was in the skit, they were all too busy watching Amy Pohler be hysterical.
4. Zak And Sara by Ben Folds
One of Ben's best songs (and not just because my name is in the title). My favorite part of listening to this song is trying to clap along. If you've heard the song before you know what I mean.
5. What Sarah Said by Death Cab For Cutie
This is the song that started everything for me. It is impossible not to burst into tears when you hear Ben Gibbard explain that love is watching someone die.

So I made it through the end of my Sophomore year. Although it nearly killed me, I am now officially a Junior. I really need to work on not letting my family's crazy expectations about my grades get to me so much. As aren't worth killing myself.

I got home yesterday and I swear it feels like I never left. My dad already dumped a huge to do list on me, my sisters were fighting within seconds of me walking in the door and rather than having a nice meal together, my parents went out to dinner.

I really hope the month before I start my internship goes quickly or else I'm probably going to end up killing someone in this house.