Blog has Moved!

Hey all! My absence from blogging has good cause.
I've landed a new gig and moved to a new city. While I love Detroit and will be hanging out there lots still, I had to change the name of my blog. I will now be updating at livingthe20life.blogspot.com.

Can't wait to see ya there! There will be much in store at the new location :)

Democracy is Knowledge: Wikipedia

In my eyes Stephen Colbert is a god. If I believed in Greek Mythology he'd be right up there next to Zeus. Why?
1. His middle name is Tyrone. AWESOME
2. He's the youngest of 11 children. Could be why he's so crazy.
3. He's flipping HILARIOUS!

Back in July of '08, he did a hilarious bit about Wikipedia and how pretty much anything can be true as long as enough people believe in it. For all you web 2.0 nerds like myself, I couldn't help but laugh because that is the basis on how Wikipedia operates. The information displayed on the website is supplied by users of the site. The more people who submit the same information, the more "true" it is. Democracy is knowledge.

I was recently searching the internet and came across the clip and had to share. Check it out for yourself and become inspired to change truth as we know it....

The Colbert ReportMon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c

The Word - Wikiality

Colbert at Christmas
Colbert Christmas DVD

Green Screen
Bill O'Reilly Interview

American Girl Doll Craze

It's something I just had to share. I'm strolling through my twitter feed and one of my tweeps, primesuspect, shared a HILARIOUS video he found on Tame The Bear. Curiosity stuck me as I distracted myself from my job search.

Tweet: "I am SO glad I have boys. Even if I had girls, I don't think they'd be into American Girl. Watch the 3rd video: http://www.tamethebear.tv"

Hmmm... The American Girl Doll craze. This has got to be interesting, I thought to myself. So as my wondering and curious mind usually does just that wonder, I had to check it out. It can only be described as hilarious and yet very scary. Check it out for yourself, you'll get a good laugh.
Thanks primesuspect for sharing such a great find!


American Girls (Gone Wild!) from Tame The Bear on Vimeo.

It's Just What I Always Wanted

Time is winding down and Christmas is just hours away. Soon you'll be opening all those great presents from family members you only see a couple times a year, your out-of-touch grandma, co-workers, and your boyfriend/girlfriend who STILL doesn't get it. This list goes on and on and I'm sure we could add to it for hours. So what does all this mean and why do you only have a few hours to prepare? Well my friends, I have the answer. You need to start practicing your "Wow, how did you know I wanted this?" face or, "I've wanted this for a long time!". I didn't want to admit it either, but it's time.

After having the, "You're horrible at opening presents" talk with my sister, I knew I had to put my game face on. I also thought I had to blog about this crucial holiday trait incase you are just like me, horrible at pretending. So here are a few tips that may help you (and myself) get through the sometimes awkward gift giving of the holidays.

1. Just smile. As simple as it may sound, the first thing to go is usually the smile. While you may not see the need for a clip on tie when you spent 5 years learning the ancient art of tie tying, Aunt Jan may think she's being "hip" by buying you this gift. Just a simple smile will make her feel good.

2. DON'T RAMBLE. If you feel the need to try and make conversation about the gift you just received, don't (excuse my language) talk out of your ass. It will just make things worse and then you'll have to justify why you really do like the clip on tie when in fact you will probably donate it the following week. See number one on how to handle this.

3. What did you give? I hate to break it you, but there are probably some gifts you'll be giving out this season that won't be a crowd favorite. While I do like to think I am the ultimate shopper/gift giver, there is a good chance someone won't like my gift. So what is the reaction I would like to see from all my gift recipients? The same one I should be giving to everyone who was generous enough to give me something.

4. The Final Option. If all else fails do a shot, or two, just before the gift giving begins. Hey, if you make a bad face at least you can blame it on the alcohol. Make sure its something strong though. If you take a shot of Malibu, your cover is over.



Be sure to visit the Smarter Babies and Kids Blog where this cute baby picture was found.

Need Some New Professional Dress Ladies? Check out this Sale

Looking your best for work can be tough. Especially when it comes to looking the part and pleasing your wallet. As a young professional, I'm always looking out for deals for myself and my girlfriends. I just started my career and the pay is definitely not that of any CEO, so finding good deals on quality clothing is a must.

Right now, New York & Company has everything on their website 50% off. NY&C offers their customers professional and casual wear with a little bit of flair that complements women's figures and their tastes. You won't look like your grandma in these clothes, but you definitely will look like you graduated high school. Come on ladies, you can't shop for professional dress at Rave.

Here are some of my personal favorites on sale right now on the website.

- A simple skinny black belt. A must-have for your wardrobe: $8.47
- A silver watch. Stop being so obvious in those work meetings ladies by checking your blackberry every 5 minutes. Try this watch instead: $9.97
- This City Style Turtleneck. It's great to wear for casual Friday, with a nice pair of black slacks, or with a suit jacket. Mutli-functional clothing is essential for any woman: $18.47
- Dinner party after work? Every woman needs a black dress in her wardrobe, heck why not two. This beautiful crossover dress is a perfect find to cross over from the office to the evening: $34.00

Sneak Attack Cat

Either this cat is a trained ninja or it has watched one too many scary movies.
Here's my latest funny clip find on funnyordie.com, "Ninja Cat"

Ninja Cat - watch more funny videos

Christmas Fun with Elves

Looking for something unique and funny to send instead of cards this Christmas? Here's a great and funny e-card/video from Jib-Jab and OfficeMax. It's called 'Elf Yourself' and it's nothing but hilarious.

A girlfriend of mine sent me one of our group of friends from college and I couldn't stop laughing and clapping even after the video ended. I was like a small child on a giggle high after eating a candy bar. Try it out and I promise a good time and a lot of laughing.

So how does it work? You simply go to the website, upload up to 5 pictures, and choose the song and dance you like best. Soon you and your friends will be dancing elves. It's a great idea to do with your group of friends, family, and with permission, your co-workers.


Here's a snapshot of one of the possibilities. Go try it out and start laughing!