You too can reinact Ghostbusters

I've recently become quite obsessed with daily deal websites. One of the sites Zulily has lots of boutique store sales. While I really thing most of the kids stuff is pretty awesome, I found the following item on the Knited Drove sale for the "Clay Take the Helm Top". I know this is supposed to be a sailor inspired top, and it is a bit reminiscent of Japanese school girls, but my immediate reaction was what? This looks just like the Stay Puft Marshmallow man. You might want to think about it for this year's Halloween Costume. All you need is a sailor hat, some white pants and white moon boots and voila. You're ready to rock it.

If you really want to own this, you can find it here

What?

Those who know me, know that I used to participate in synchronized swimming as a swimmer and more recently in my past, as a coach. In recent years, some international competitions have introduced an event called the thematic team routine. I am torn as to what I think of this. Instead of the swimmers just jumping into the pool and getting their routine on, they have costumes that they wear before entering the pool, a longer deck work, and even the use of props during the routine.

Synchronized swimming has come a long way from the Esther Williams days, and although I am often entertained by these routines, I can't help but think they may be a step back for the sport as a whole. Synchro has longed worked hard to battle against the stereotype SNL helped create in the 80s. I feel like the pageantry in the thematic routines may be detrimental to the steps the sport has made in establishing itself as a true sport.

I am also confused about how I feel about the Canadian routine that I am posting below. It's a Cowboys and Indians routine and is a good example of a thematic routine. Don't get me wrong, I am a huge fan of the Canadian team and think that their choreography is up there in the top three; however, I think this routine is a bit culturally insensitive. What's next swimmers preforming in black face? Maybe I am reacting like a typical knee jerk liberal, but I didn't expect something like this from Canada.

Aunty Ollie $100 Gift Card GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!

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Entertainment Weekly and Me

I am obsessed with Entertainment Weekly. Saturday is my favorite day of the week, not just because I have the day off, but because I can indulge in reading my favorite magazine from cover to cover. I've been traveling quite a bit this month, so I had three news zines to cover. Two items really captivated me.

1. Diablo Cody has met with Francine Pascal and is working to bring the Wakefield Twins to the big screen in a Sweet Valley High Movie. I am thirty-years-old but this made me extremely excited. I can't wait to see it. View the article here.

2. Regretsy.com Etsy.com is a place for crafters to sell their homemade items. Regretsy.com shows you the worst of the worts. This blog is awesome.

Phantom 2

Word on the street is that Andrew Lloyd Weber is working on a Phantom of the Opera sequel. Wow, he must need some money. I was a bit obsessed with the original as a kid, but I am not sure if I'm ready for this.

Check out the story:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33226635/ns/entertainment-arts_books_more/

There's a He Wolf in the Closet?

Have you all seen the semi-new Shakira video for She-Wolf? Well this student made his own very closely followed video, called He-Wolf. It's pretty amazing and you should check it out!

Original

He-Wolf

What is my dog doing?

I was listening to Fresh Air on NPR a few weeks ago during their "animal week", and there was a scientist who had been diagnosed with autism early on in life. Her research centered on animals who performed repetitive moments. She likened this to the repetitive movements that some autistic children revert to as a coping mechanism, and believe that there was something troubling these animals. You can find a link to the story by clicking here

Cut to my own home, my pitt bull/beagle mix Cimarron (Cimi for short) does this nightly routine on our futon. I don't think we could classify it as repetitive like a pacing movement, but can anyone tell me what she is trying to do? Please note that this isn't the most elaborate dance she does, but it's the one I was able to catch on tape.