Keyword: Shameless

Let me tell you a little story called "in 2007, we made this video in an attempt to win a prize, but didn't win anything except eternal humiliation on youtube found in 2010."

In short, my friends and I made a short film called "Shameless Ambitions" a few years ago for this competition called Campus Movie Fest. Basically, you have like a week to put together this 5 minute movie. Then your school, in our case, Emerson, has a night where they show the top finalists, who then go on to the Boston finals, and the winner of that goes to Nationals. We OBVIOUSLY knew we weren't going to win, especially with the high quality and artsiness that is Emerson. In saying that, this film of ours was shot in about a 2 day span, in our Allston apartment and my old place of employment, the Lyric. The plot was simple: a behind the scenes look of an amateur karaoke competition. Now, I'm still trying to figure out if this is actually funny, or if it's only funny because it's us and our humor. You decide.

And you can decide, because IT'S ON THE INTERWEBZ. I happened to be googling myself the other night (don't lie and say you've never done it), and this new link came up that had never come up before in previous searches of myself. I clicked on it and lo and behold, there it was, our infamous campus film festival video made 3 years ago. and they decided to put it up now?? oh, and it's on YOU TUBE, WITH 45 VIEWS!!! HAHAHA AND SOMEONE ALREADY COMMENTED ON IT. I love it.

So please enjoy 'That's What She Said Productions' presentation of Shameless Ambitions

I Don't See The Problem Here?

Today at my school, the student council is trying to raise $5000 for Haiti. They are doing so by playing the song from High School Musical in the hallways and cafeteria everyday until they get the money. FML.

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I Think My Ovaries Are Calling

At my job at the store, I like to do a lot of people watching. Sometimes I just can't help it, as it is a major tourist hub in Boston. But what's the greatest thing about people watching is when kids walk by our windows or if we're lucky enough, INTO THE STORE to do some shopping with their parents. I don't want to sound like a creep, but Devin and I usually track down a tiny tot and try to make them wave to us or make them say their first word. Basically, I'm that girl that makes the squealing sound when I see a cute baby.

Match this fact with my celebrity obsession and you have the following post.

Again, I don't want to come off creepy, but if you just pictured the following kids as regular kids and not as offspring of famous people, then this wouldn't be AS creepy. Ok maybe it would be, but after I saw a picture of my "number 1" choice, the wheels in my sick head starting turning and this is what happened. So here it is readers, Traci's top 5 favorite celebrity babies.

5) Baylee Littrell

Ok, so I may be a little partial to this kid, as his father is Brian Littrell from BSB. But watch this video of him introducing them before a concert and you'll see why he's so adorable. (I can't really understand anything he says besides "are you ready for the backstreet boys?" but it's cute nonetheless.

4) Brooklyn, Romeo, and Cruz Beckham
So take these two and add this one and you'll get the trinity that is the Beckham boys. Of course their parents are fierce. That's mainly why I like them. BUT, not a lot of other kids get the chance to go up on stage with the Spice Girls and turn it into the Cruz Beckham show. Just watch him breakdance.


3) Kingston & Zuma Rossdale



I just think it's completely unfair for children to be this cute. Can't Gwen & Gavin save some good looking children for the rest of us? It's like they were meant to be the Gerber baby and a model for Vogue. UGH. Plus their parents are probs the coolest everrr.


2) Violet Affleck
I have never seen a celebrity kid be so cheerful in every single picture that is taken of her. It's like the girl is on uppers 24/7. Not to mention her dad is a smokeshow and her mom smiled to my friend and me in extension during a play once.



1) Sadie Sandler
JUST KIDDING.



1) Suri Cruise
Aside from the Jolie-Pitts, Suri may be one of the most well known celeb babies out there. Yes of course, she's cute, but the fact that Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise are her parents make her THAT much more interesting. Just think of the scandals and couch jumping there is in her future! Can't wait to see this girl grow up.



Honorable Mention: Daisy True
Because I'm biased toward azn babies. Especially ones with pea coats and glasses. Plus, Meg Ryan doesn't really have anything else going for her these days.

Post Script: Again, i realize how creepy this post is, but i will defend myself by saying:
a) 2 people have recently sent me pix/videos of their friends' babies/nephews, so i've had a lot of baby exposure in the past few days.
b) this is me. if it were anyone else, you should be afraid.

the end.

Feel Free to Fall Into My Fist

In the Metro this week, there was a short article about the blog People Who Deserve It and listed the top 5 people according to its readers who deserve a punch in the face.

This blog has got me thinking, what other kind of people make me want to punch them in the face? Here a few that I personally believe deserve it (in no particular order).

1) Greenpeace Clipboard Holders
Don't get me wrong, I want to 'save the children,' and i'm totally for equal rights, but i don't ACTUALLY 'have a minute to save the environment.' Anytime I see one from far away, I try to walk in a different direction just so I don't get harassed by them. I mean more props to them for standing outside and getting rejected all day, but I have places to go, people to see. One time I was on the way to work and some guy (couldn't even tell you which charity he was a part of) was like "Would you like to take some time to save the dying koala bears of northern Ireland?" and I said "Sorry I'm late for work!" and kept walking. His response was "Come on, it'll just take a minute, you're late anyways!" I didn't stop.


2) Tall Guy at Concert
As a short person, I have to admit, that most people are taller than me anyways. I just find this frustrating when it's a general admission concert and there are many a fan in front of me who I can barely even peer over. This happened to me at a concert when a really weird, creepy, unkempt in his mid 40s guy - by himself - was standing in front of me at a concert. I wanted to push him over. Did I mention this was at a Backstreet Boys concert?


3) The people who sit directly in front of you in an otherwise empty movie theater
You know when you're just sitting there before the movie starts, feet up, relaxed, eating your popcorn and candy bought from CVS, attempting to answer the movie trivia questions, when there's a minute of so before the trailers begin, and you think this is great. this is going to be a good movie. Then all of a sudden, out of nowhere, this couple decides to sit directly in front of you, making you put your feet down from the relaxed position... THERE ARE 200 MORE SEATS IN THIS THEATER AND YOU PICK THE ONE RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME?!?!


4) Cell Phone Ring Avoider
This particular person was brought to my attention at work last month. I was working with Devin and another fellow co-worker, Judy (who I should probably write about at some point in this blog, because she is THAT interesting) when all of a sudden one of those annoying 'Tone 6 programmed in your phone' ringtone went off. Judy was with a customer, so she didn't hear it at first, but Devin and I looked at each other and then started looking around for someone who was going to answer their phone. A few people looked at their phones, and realized it wasn't theirs, yet the phone was still going off. It finally stopped. Devin nd I discerned it was a customer who was standing right by us. Her husband said "i think that's your phone." She responded by saying "Yeah, I know." She ignored it, without putting it on silent. Then it started ringing again, this time Judy does hear it and says rather loudly "WHOSE PHONE IS THAT??" Devin and I turn around to stop from laughing, and the woman goes "It's mine," and continues to keep shopping without putting it on silent!! Please note readers, DO NOT BECOME THIS WOMAN. EVER.

5) Tweens/Teens who think they're too cool for school
I've noticed this becoming a growing epidemic ever since I've graduated college. It's probably because I'm old now, but tweens these days are not like they used to be. Por ejemplo, I was on the T, again with Devin, and a group of about 7 or 8 teens got on and were clearly not in the right mind. A few of them were stumbling and making ridiculous statements. We just sat th ere in silence just so we could hear what they were saying. Here are a few highlights from their conversation:

"I need to write in my journal because it's going to be legendary"
"What does cliche mean?"
"She can suck all of our dicks." - said by girl. not all of them were guys, either.
"Sorry my mom doesn't give me money because I dropped out of high school"
"Guys, I'm so embarrassing! Everyone just saw my batman underwear. And if they didn't, they just heard about itWHATUP." tall, skinny jean-ed, overly flamboyant boy (who later fell on Devin)


Finally, the quote that sums up our T ride/their evening:
"Guys ... there's a 50% chance I'm going to vomit. Just putting it out there..."


And you know what I'm just putting out there, inebriated 15 year old girl? My fist for you to fall into next time I see you on the T disrupting my Metro crossword puzzle time.

TYVM.

They Stole My Idea For My Blog Title

Besides my blog and ONTD, the following site may be my 3rd favorite blog ever. Definitely in the Top 5. Welcome to FML, a blog which is created entirely by user submissions and the trials and tribulations they deal with everyday. BTW, FML is an acronym for "Fuck My Life," which for the record is an acronym that I had started using quite a while ago (because my life is just THAT awesome). Basically, users can post anonymously (or under a screen name), stating a reason and or situation as to why their life is horrible. In addition, other members can either agree that your life is fucked, or they can disagree, saying you deserved it.

Here are a few examples:

Today, I didn't answer my cell phone. My Mom freaked out when she could not get in touch. She called the police and I did not hear the doorbell because I was sleeping. The police broke my door down. FML - 01/26/2009 at 7:12pm by Mudfence - I agree, your life is f***ed (595) - you deserved that one (24)

Today, I was in a hurry to get to work, and in my car I had two drinks settled down in my cup holder. One was my coffee, and the other was an unfinished cup of coffee where I ash and toss my cigarettes. FML 01/26/2009 at 9:38am by smoker - I agree, your life is f***ed (97) - you deserved that one (330)

Today, I was sleeping with my boyfriend and woke up in his arms to hear him say "Mom, Mom." FML 01/25/2009 at 9:47am by ohfantastic - I agree, your life is f***ed (494) - you deserved that one (27)

http://www.fmylife.com

So the next time you're having a bad day, just read this blog and tell yourself the motto I like to say to myself, "Things could be worse."