I’m THANKful for YouTube (and other internet fun)!

It’s Day 2 of the Plenty To Be Thankful For Blog Challenge & Swap!





Today’s topic is YouTube (and other internet fun)!

SafetySuit - Let Go

The best thing about YouTube is being able to find any song or music video at any time. It reminds me of what MTV used to be when I was a kid. With that said, I can watch SafetySuit’s new video for the song “Let Go” whenever I feel like it. For that, I am very THANKful!

Sophia Grace & Rosie on Ellen

The next best thing about YouTube is viral videos. There are so many that guarantee a laugh even when you’re in the worst mood. Sophia Grace and Rosie stole my heart when I saw them on Ellen.

Beauty Gurus

Another great thing about YouTube is the endless amounts of reviews and tutorials to learn to do your hair like this or your makeup like that. One of my favorite girls on YouTube is Michele1218. She’s classy and knows her stuff. I trust her reviews and love her style.

Pinterest

As far as other internet fun goes, I have to say that I’ve been very THANKful for Pinterest. The website has a ton of inspiration and lots of fun. It’s like getting a new virtual magazine every time you log on.

Creative marketing

Ever now and then an advertisement comes along that really stands out and catches my eye. This billboard from Robbins Diamonds is something I see every night on my way home from work. I still laugh to myself whenever I see it. I just think that it’s very creative and attention grabbing. This is actually the jeweler that Geof and I got our wedding bands from (at the Delaware location…no tax!).

So You Think You Can Dance

First of all, I cannot believe that Phillip split his pants tonight…so funny! Mary Murphy thought is was hysterical too and started with her cackling. Whenever she does that or screams, I can’t help but laugh a little myself. Did you ever notice how much she says, “Holy Smokes”?

I’ve talked about how much I love this show before, but I really look forward to watching it. It makes me want to run down to the basement and bust a move. Seriously though, I took 10 years of dance and my memories from those days will always stay with me.

For fun, here is a pic I found of my jazz recital from 1989 (I was 10!). I am in the 2nd row, 3rd from the right. This is so 80's!

As far as early favorites go, I will pick my top 4. For the ladies, I love Kayla and Janette (I really like Melissa too). For the boys, I love Evan and Brandon. Who are some of your favorites?

Favorite four

Favorite couple

I look forward to seeing what the choreographers come up with each week. Tonight, I really liked Mia Michaels’ Contemporary routine (I wonder what Randi’s husband thinks of the butt grabbing…ha). I also liked Tyce Diorio’s Broadway routine and the 2nd Hip Hop routine by Dave Scott. After tonight, I think that Karla and Jonathan are in danger.

Zombies Ahead!

Are you scared? I would be. Seriously though, some computer genius hacked into the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation system and got control over the messaging system where some construction sites were set up in Bucks County. If I were driving and saw that, I don’t know whether I would laugh or get scared for a second. It was on the news and I couldn’t help but get a good chuckle out of it.

PMS Calendar

Here we have it, another invention that I should have thought of - the PMS Calendar. I really could have used this last week and the week before that. Each month I try to explain to Geof how horrible I’m feeling from sad to sore. Some months he is more understanding than others. Don’t you think this calendar will solve everything? Ha!

Hoda and Kathie Lee were talking about this on the Today show last week and I had to post about it. Apparently this calendar, “helps couples communicate at optimal levels through one of the most trying phases of each month. On a colorful grid, women note their varying degrees of discomfort and learn how to clue men in to their needs.” They also say that it, “combines humor, insight and compassion for him & her”. I find this hilarious!

Elf on the Shelf

I heard about this on the local radio show this morning and I thought it was pretty funny. There is a website for this thing called, “Elf on the Shelf”. I know in my house growing up whenever Christmas was getting close, my mom used to always say things like, “Better be careful, Santa’s watching” or “Santa knows who’s been naughty or nice”. This “Elf” takes it to a whole new level.
Basically it comes in a box from the company saying it’s from the North Pole and has an Elf, activity book, etc. You’re supposed to explain to your child that this Elf is a scout sent by Santa and he reports back every night if you’ve been good or bad.
I think it’s funny and brilliant, others might find it offensive. I don’t have children yet, but I bet this would be a great way to keep them well-behaved in the months leading up to Christmas.
Here is one more invention I wish I thought of!