I miss the 90's

I was fortunate to have grown up during the 90s.  When I look back on that decade and I think about kids now they certainly were jipped, that might explain why they act that way.  A few weeks ago I was listening to Spice Girls radio on Pandora (which is amazing by the way) and was feeling very nostalgic.  Here are a few things that I miss about my childhood.

1.) The Spice Girls
I literally spent hours in front of a mirror playing their CD's and lip syncing.  They taught me how to be a Feminist...GIRL POWER...and that we had the right to be doing what we wanted.  I played Spice World over and over again on the VHS and can still quote it to this day ("Sunday drivers! It's only Saturday"-in my best British accent).  That reminds me, I need it on DVD!

 

2.) Pogs

I had no clue (still don't) how to play with them or what their actual purpose was but did I have a shit ton.  I collected all types: flowers, animals, glitter ones, you name it, I probably had it.  Now that I think about it, they were completely useless so no wonder they aren't around.

3.) 90's Cartoons

Saturday mornings were. the. best.  We had all morning to watch them not just a few hours like today but then again we didn't have the Cartoon Network.  I miss these oldies and if you give me a couple hours I'd watch them right now. I know that some of them may be around still but they are not the originals and that makes me sad. Here are a few of my favorites:

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Muppet Babies

Rugrats

Care Bears

4.) When Animal Movies Weren't Stupid
The 90s saw the single greatest animal movies ever.  I'm looking at you Homeward Bound, Beethoven  and Free Willy (just to name a few)!!  They all made us cry in a good way because no one died.  No a days you can expect five deaths per movie (ok, I'm exaggerating but you get the idea).

 5.) dELIa*s
You know you miss them too!  Almost my entire wardrobe came from their catalog and I was stylin'.  I'm glad to report that they are still around (at least in Albany, NY) and their clothes are not awful (I just can't fit into them anymore)

6.)Tommy Girl perfume
It made me sneeze like crazy but that didn't stop me.

7.)'N Sync
Only the greatest boy band of all time.  My friends and I were completely obsessed with them.  We went to their concerts and bought everything with their faces on it.  I could go on and on but I'll save you all from my incoherent ramblings but they were awesome and if they don't do a reunion tour, I will personally scream in all their faces.

8.) Tiger Beat Magazine
How else was I going to get those posters of my lovers above?!

9.) Mixtapes
I barely listen to the radio nowadays because it's basically crap but back in the day...it wasn't.  I would sit and listen to the radio to record all my favorite songs on to a blank tape.  Now I buy my music and burn it to a cd, faster? yes; as fun? Definitely not.

10.) Lisa Frank (Everything)
We had Lisa Frank on literally everything. Folders, notebooks, pencils, stickers so we could put it on everything just in case it didn't have it on there already.  LF was magical with the cutest dogs, dolphins, kittens in a weird, trippy landscape.  It was adorable and now that I think of it, really odd.  Viva Lisa Frank, regardless.

Packing our bags!!

On Sunday, my friend Steph and I bought our plane tickets to Great Britain for October! We will be gone for a little over a week.  This will be the shortest trip I have taken and hope to pack as much stuff in as possible.  We couldn't be more excited! Get ready Queen Elizabeth! We. Are. Coming!!

Taking Advantage!!

Went for a nice little 4 mile walk today, OUTSIDE!!! It has been so unbelievably cold this winter and today we were lucky to have 40° (which is basically summer in upstate NY) weather :) So I decided to seize the opportunity!!

And my camera doesn't do the views any justice. Its really pretty in the mountains.

Thai inspired Quinoa salad

This week I made a very yummy salad with lots of Thai flavors.  I got the idea from an Ambitious Kitchen recipe (click here for recipe).  My version is a little different:

Ingredients:
Box of Roasted Red Pepper and Basil Quinoa (or regular)
2 small red peppers
A bunch of green onions
Cilantro (I love it so I put at least a handful in)
1/2 cup Cashews

Dressing:
3 heaping spoonfuls of peanut satay sauce
2 tsp honey
2 tsp olive oil
2 tsp sesame oil
Water to thin it out

Prepare quinoa according to package. In the meanwhile, cut up your veggies and mix with cashews.  Let the quinoa cool a bit and make the sauce.  Mix all the sauce ingredients together except the water. Microwave to melt the honey a little, I did about 15 seconds. Whisk until everything is well combined. Add the water if you'd like to thin it out. Drizzle over the top of the salad!

This was so unbelievably good that I cut wait to make it again!!

Why Benedict Cumberbatch is the greatest Human ever....

I am surprised it took me this long to write about my current love of my life, Benedict Cumberbatch.  Alas, it is here!!

I find comfort that basically the entire world is in love with Ben and if they aren't, they are wrong and/or blind.  He is just the greatest person ever and here are a few reasons why I love him:

1.) He's a Crier.
I don't give a shit about masculinity.  I love criers.  I especially love that he is happy crying for a friend.  It's pretty much the sweetest thing ever.

2.) He doesn't give a shit about his appearance...

but he's really good at looking good...

3.) He photobombs people and doesn't care who they are

Like U2 at the Oscars...

Then he teamed up with Brad Pitt to Photobomb Ellen and Chiwetel Ejiofor

4.) He is a Gentleman.
Rarely do other male presenters help their lady counter parts but Ben does!

5.) He has a Masters!

I like smarty pants...

6.) Probably the most important point.  He's a Dancer! 

Him and Michael Fassbender dancing at a Golden Globes party...How freaking adorable, Dad dancing!

7.) He sings and it will make you cry

or in an interview...

I could go on and on and there may even be related posts but I can't handle all the adorableness as of now so I will leave you with seven...seven is good!

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