I like Dexter

Anyone who knows me would probably assume I would never watch the show Dexter in a million years. Serial killers generally freak me out. Violence generally freaks me out. The opening sequence of Dexter is like a check list of things I CANNOT watch. But, I love the show. It's genius because Dexter is presented as a serial killing super hero. Today K-man shared this awesome Dexter motion comic. I thought I'd share it for those of you who watch Dexter.

Hint: the conclusion is a face-palm

student: Miss Caitlin? Can I make up the exam I missed yesterday?
me: That depends, why did you miss the exam?
student: Because I wasn't on campus.
me: Why not?
student: This was my only class; I had no reason to be here.
me: You did have a reason....you had an EXAM in this class.
student: But I wasn't on campus.
me: Why not?
student: I had no reason to be here. This. was. my. only. class.
me: YOU HAD AN EXAM IN THIS CLASS--sounds like a good reason to me.
student: So I can make up the exam?
me: no.
student: So what; I get a zero?
me: yes.
student: But I'm already failing.
me: (Thought Bubble: "that's strange")
me: I don't know what to tell you.
student: fine.
me: face-palm






even Jesus agrees with me



God, I'm such a heathen :)

Me and my first world problems...

Since I've moved from high desert to New Orleans, my hair has gone from this:



To this:



I have to tell you, the learning curve for trying to figure out curly hair is hella steep. I won't go into how much I've spent on 'miracle' products to help tame this frizz that is my hair. Now, I've done my research via the googler and only purchased products that supposedly work. I don't know if my hair is unique, or what, but they just haven't done the job--maybe it's the skills of the person using them.

I was in Sephora* the other day, doing some retail therapy, and one product I haven't tried caught my eye:


Woah, this stuff is amazing. It worked! Now I have (almost) frizz-free, shiny, defined curls. My students even commented on it. If you have curly hair you have to try this. I have to warn you, you only need the tiniest amount. The first time I used it, I used WAY too much and I was a grease ball the rest of the day. The plus side to that is the bottle will last forever.

*Have I told you how DANGEROUS it is that I live by a Sephora now? it is.

Dear Courtney Cox....

Stop getting botox, you're freaking me out.

I'm calmer than you are.

image via jaredm

It looks like the Dude is hosting SNL in November! I'm sofa king excited!!

Ani

photo via DANNY CLINCH

Sorry it's been so long without an update friends and family, I've been a little under the weather this week. I have a four-day weekend so maybe I'll have some good down time to recuperate.

I wanted to tell you all about last weekend; it was a little more eventful than usual. On Friday we ate at an amazing restaurant, Cafe Degas. It was so freaking good! I had roasted duck and K-man had lamb that was to die for. We got a $50 gift certificate at Restaurant.com for 90% off. If you haven't tried Restaurant.com, I highly recommend it. Right now they're running a promotion. Enter ENJOY at checkout and you'll get 80% off. I have eaten at many restaurants in Las Vegas (and now in New Orleans) using these certificates, they really are a good deal.

After dinner we went to see Ani Difranco at the Blue Nile on Frenchmen street. Apparently she lives here and decided to give a string of super intimate concerts. I'm glad I found out about it before they all sold-out. The venue was awesome-- Frenchmen St. is way more laid-back than the French Quarter. There were fewer than 80 people in the audience and she was celebrating her 40th birthday. Wow, that woman can rock.

This weekend we got half off tickets at Groupon.com to go to the Tulane homecoming game in the Superdome. I'm excited for the stadium food!

Wow, that was much longer than I had anticipated....I must be feeling chatty :)

I had to share this with you

I am secretly in love with JT (don't tell anyone).

Happy Thursday!! I hope you're having a good week!

Fall is here!

This is the first time since I moved that the high is below 90 degrees. It is blissful.

Wow, he's really passionate about this. lol

P.S. I agree with him

It Gets Better

Dan Savage of 'Savage Love' fame launched a youtube site called the It Gets Better Project with some really inspiring videos. In the past few months, two gay high school kids committed suicide because they were depressed from being bullied in school. Dan decided to make a site where people could post videos with the message that life is better after high school. I think the message is a good one for all high school kids. If you know anyone having a hard time in high school send them to this site.

The New York Times has a great interview with Dan here.

Oh Tim Gunn....I love ya

My new favorite Tim Gunn quote: "Jacquiline Kennedy would NOT have camel toe."*



*sorry to those who don't watch Project Runway

"Could you expand the space under a desk...... make a little more head room?"

I totally pulled a George Costanza and took a nap under my desk today.

Am I proud? no

Do I acccept it? yes :)

Pictures!

Link: Picasa Album

Who Dat!

I have to say, seeing an ENTIRE city cheer for their team is pretty overwhelming. Especially when right now with the oil spill they feel it's the only thing going for them. WOW

We finally got our pictures!

More to come.