Not because I’m a pessimist, but mostly because I don’t think I can ever afford a house lavish or opulent enough to have bathrooms like these. Although… using concrete as a feature on the walls and floors… They can’t possibly cost much, right? And I’m pretty sure I can find a mirror that looks like that. Somewhere.
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Song of the Day
I Think God Can Explain, by Splender
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The only makeup you’ll ever need, because Fotoshop by Adobé is the only one with Pro-Pixel Intensifying Fauxtanical Hydro-Jargon Microbead extract that will leave your face virtually unrecognisable. And this product will even adjust your race! ;)
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Another Genius recommendation that I can’t get enough of, this time by Benjamin Francis Leftwich (yes, it’s a mouthful). I’m beginning to think that Genius knows me very well.
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These cool map prints by Jerod Gibson.
Seriously. If only someone would pay me to watch TV for a living. I reckon I’d do a really good job analysing story lines, characterisations, filtering the hits from the misses. It’s no easy feat y’know? Some shows can be excruciatingly painful.
But let’s just pretend that watching TV is my job, okay? That will completely justify this post.
Two new shows that you need to watch this season:
Smash gives us an insight into the production of a new Broadway musical, and some of the key people behind it. With an effort to bring the story of Marilyn Monroe to the stage, we’re made to choose sides as two aspiring actresses (Karen, the ingenue with the voice, and Ivy, the more experienced supporting act who yearns to finally be the headliner) vie for the lead role, and our hearts. It’s still a little early, so I’ve yet to pick a team. The other characters have their own issues (of course they do), and I like these actors (Debra Messing & Jack Davenport) enough to care. It was also a nice surprise to see people from SYTYCD (Spencer Liff! Alex Wong!) having bit roles, doing what they do best. So is it better than Glee? It certainly has the potential to be.
Alcatraz BLEW MY MIND. I can’t even begin to explain how crazy/good this show is. It’s classic JJ Abrams with Mysteries! Twists! Time travel! An island! Jorge Garcia! I know, I know… Sounds a lot like Lost. And goodness knows how much I miss that show! I still feel sad whenever I think about that finale. *sniffs* Alcatraz doesn’t seem set up to be as character-driven as Lost, but the story is certainly intriguing enough to keep viewers around for awhile. And because I’ve remained completely spoiler-free, I caught myself dropping my jaw at least three times in each of the first two episodes. Definitely a good sign of things to come? And might I mention again – Jorge Garcia. It’d almost seem wrong for any Lost fan to not watch this show.
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Song of the Day
Michigan, by The Milk Carton Kids