Sami's Shenanigans: June 2013

Friday, June 28, 2013

It's BACK: Tweet This, Tweet That.. A Weekly Twitter Recap

Hi Friends!

I missed my tweet recap, I missed it so much. I didn't think I would but I did.. so now we're back and I'm pumped. I hope you are too!

In case you're new around here or missed out earlier, every week I round up my favorite things from Twitter land and post them for all of you along with my commentary.

If you click on the Tweet This, Tweet That logo above it takes you to my Twitter page. Throughout the week I favorite tweets I think should make the recap and on Fridays I narrow it down to fifteen.. believe me it's not an easy task. Check out my favorites list on Twitter to see all of the runners up!

Tweet this, Tweet that is now interactive so you can see my timeline above and can Reply, Favorite, or Retweet any of the tweets below. One of my goals is for people to have fun with it, and to find new accounts to follow so that your Twitter timelines can be as much fun as mine!

I figured that since I had a little hiatus for a month, that this week would be a super size edition. 20 tweets for the taking, ohhh hail yes!

Time for the tweets..

There is really nothing that calms me more than watching and quoting Mean Girls. True story.

Mean Girls quotes is my Xanax. But it's cheaper than therapy.
— Dana Weiss (@Possessionista)

Don't lie, now that someone has mentioned it it does sort of sound like a good plan. See ya Beibz.

Justin Bieber has planned a trip to space. He's going to boldly go where everyone wants him to stay.
— Damien Fahey (@DamienFahey)

Me. Every single day. Hence why my inbox is overflowing and why my blog posts don't go live until 10am.

I'm always like "I'm going to get home, answer all my email and put together a BUNCH of blog posts!" And then I get home. And I just can't.
— Sarah Tolzmann (@notetosarah)

Chris Brown is evil jokes just never cease to amuse me and I don't feel bad for that.

Take out the "dressed" part and it'd still be true. RT : Congrats to on being one of the worst-dressed men alive.
— Jenny Johnson (@JennyJohnsonHi5)

So much yes. I'm sorry, but white sunglasses should just not exist.. like kitten heels or 5 day work weeks.

I should write a guidebook on how to tell if a guy is a d-bag. #1: If he wears white sunglasses, he is a d-bag.
— kaitlyn lisella (@kaitlynlisella)

I mean.. I wouldn't want to hangout with me when I'm in bitch mode. It ain't cute.

if you cant handle me at my worst then i completely understand bc i cant either
— Common White Girl (@CommonWhiteGirI)

Chrissy Teigen talking about blogs is kind of giving me life. Oh, and she's right.

Y'all take blogs too seriously. I have a blog. Your mom has a blog. The crazy lady at the end of my street has a blog. We all got blogs.
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen)

The physical exertion that is doing these things, one of which guys don't even have to do, totally warrants a day off in my expert opinion.

Given that I already went to the gym, showered, AND shaved my legs today, I think we can all agree I shouldn't also have to go to work.
— Lisa (@Two_Martinis)

A conversation I had with my Dad when he took me out to dinner.. "I mean at least I'm not still living at your house. These women are 30 and doing just that."

Looking for the Father's Day card that says "Sorry I'm not married with kids, but at least I'm not on Princesss: Long Island"
— Andrea Lavinthal (@andilavs)

Honey or bitch? The age old question of girl fights.

Is "bitch" better?
— T. Kyle MacMahon (@tkylemac)

This is EXACTLY why I have stopped playing that game.. the excitement over beating a new level was always taken away by the new terrible level.

Candy Crushed: that thing where you FINALLY pass a really awful level only to realize the next one is even worse. -H
— Go Fug Yourself (@fuggirls)

As happy as I am for RZ, this is SO true. I doubt home girl even eats.

rachel zoe is pregnant again, or she just ate a grape, reports unclear
— a milania parody (@TheFauxMilaniaG)

I ask this question to myself every single day. Hence why I have never responded to a Chrissy Teigen tweet. It has to be witty and perfect. Duh.

Why is so hard to talk to celebs on Twitter? All I want them to do is read my blog, make me their best friend and move me in with them.
— Sarah Webb (@iamsarahwebb)

Those Vine people thought they had it good.. then Instagram came and stole all their thunder.

I imagine the offices of Vine have started heavily drinking and filling out unemployment papers.
— Whitney Ellen (@WhitneyEllen)

Weirdly, I like the name North. In fact, I saw something yesterday that said George Forman has 5 sons all named George. To me that is WAY worse.

I hope Kim and Kanye start an airline, "Northwest: Where you aren't judged on your amount of baggage and weddings."
— Ashley Elgin (@BachelorExpert)

Hanging babies out of windows is not funny.. but you know Kris Jenner is going to terrorize that poor child.

Kris Jenner dangles North West from a window as she murmurs, "I'm not a regular grandma, I'm a cool grandma"
— Sam Lansky (@samlansky)

I kind of want to say no, but think of how many more wishes you could make if this was true!

Question: if you make a wish on an eyelash... extension... is it still valid?
— Katy Perry (@katyperry)

I mean it's kind of like having a dream about a completely unattainable celebrity. Totally normal.

Ever had a dream about a blogger you've never met in real life? ....asking for a friend....
— Tami Brehse (@tamimarie87)

*Hair flip* Duh.

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on you. I never do anything wrong.
— Jaclyn Swartz (@JaclynSwartz)

Boom roasted by Brin Coco herself. Oh how I wish that Mandy will respond to this.. I mean she's probably going to "sue".

“: looks like an ugly old woman” as do you.
— BoldButterBaby (@BoldButterBaby)

This guy is a bonus, requested by Miss Allieface. Don't do this.. or else.

I'm sorry, but don't have your mother effing read receipt on if you're going to ignore texts. IT'S ROOD.
— Sami Shenanigans (@SamiShenanigans)

If you need me, I will be listening to this song all day. It's one of my favorite songs to workout to and it's just the kind of mood I'm in today. Enjoy!

Have a great weekend and see you on Monday for Weekend Shenanigans!

Thursday, June 27, 2013

No, You Watch Too Much TV!

Hi Lovies!

As most other TV addicts know, the month of June is kind of a bummer as far as TV watching goes. All of your favorite shows had their season finales in May and now all you're left with is The Bachelorette. I mean at least last Summer we got Bachelor Pad and I would much rather watch that than any of these dweebs on Des' season.

But never fear, because towards the end of June and beginning of July, the good Summer shows come out to play. Here's what I'm watching and obviously I think you should too..

True Blood

I will say that I didn't get into this show until Season 3 but after a few episodes I was hooked. Shows like Vampire Diaries and True Blood are so much better than anything Twilight ever offered. Not even on the same scale. You should also know that shows about Vampires are the first sci-fi thing I ever got into so I'm not real embarrassed to say that I love vampires. Whatever. This show has a whole bunch of different sci-fi characters that I'm kind of like "Wow enough!" but somehow it works. I will say that after two episodes I'm not all that into this new season. The Bill storyline is just way too out there for me. Team Eric all day erryday!

Big Brother

I started watching Big Brother when I was in college because we were bored and used to hangout and drink while we watched the episodes because they are on three times a week. I have always been a fan of Real World as well as The Challenges, and this is a good mix of those two because there is drama and cat fights but also competitions and game play. I'm not as into as some people are and I don't watch the live feeds, but it's easy to watch and interesting. The newest season only started last night so if you missed it there is not much to catch up on!

Dexter

A couple of months ago, I got free Showtime on my TV and I spent a good amount of time locked in my room being obsessed with this show. I watched all 7 seasons and was completely hooked. I mean it's kind of a genius concept, this guy who works for the police and is a serial killer.. but only of bad people. You are rooting for a murderer. It's weird, but so good. The last season is about to start and I can't wait to find out how they tie everything up and how they end it! Highly recommend as a show you can watch with a guy, because most of the shows I watch you cannot.

Pretty Little Liars

I mean obviously. This one has been discussed many times and you all know how much I love it. Yes it's on ABC Family but most of the time I'm pretty sure it shouldn't be. It's funny (not on purpose), scary, and leaves you wondering. I hate to admit this, but sometimes when I'm home alone and it's dark I actually have a hard time watching it because I'm convinced someone is at my house trying to kill me. It's fine. All of the previous seasons are on Netflix Instant so it's easy to catch up if you haven't been into the show before.

Catfish

Oh Catfish. This is just some good quality WTF television. You sit there and watch these people actually believe they are in online relationships with people they have never actually seen. Sometimes they are like "But they don't have a webcam.. or a smart phone." I mean really? Every episode has some shock when you find out who the other person really is and that is just the best. Nev, the host and first person to ever be "catfished", tries to stay calm and be helpful and it's adorable. I tell you what, even if I was stupid enough to have an online relationship, I would never be stupid enough to go on TV and embarrass myself. Woof.

So those are all of the ~~embarrassing~~ Summer TV shows that reside on my DVR. I like to think I am helping you guys find some really educational things to watch.. JK they are just really entertaining.

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Did You Know Scarves Can Double as Tents?

Oh hi! Remember me? You're resident expert on shenanigans?

I figured it's about time that I tell you about this one time I went to Dallas for the weekend and took a bajillion pictures that I must now share with the world. Except the weird ones. None of those for you. Okay fine, maybe a couple.

I arrived on Friday after spending about 4 hours in the Denver airport. It was really cute. I may or may not have consumed lots of wine and lots of cheesy artichoke dip.

I was greeted in Dallas by Helene and Sarah also known as the best two people to see at the Dallas airport ever.

We picked up Helene's sweet friend Lyndsie and went to dinner where we had an adorable gay waiter and yummy food.

We went to a bar and took shots and danced.

Saturday morning, I woke Helene up (oops) and she took me to get delicious coffee. Coffee that is great for hangovers.

Max arrived and we went to brunch and met up with Brynn, as well as my two gorgeous friends from college Jen and Rachel.

Brunch had unlimited cocktails for $7 and we took advantage. We were loud and obnoxious and the other patrons in the restaurant more than likely hated us. We did not care. Did you know that scarves can double as tents? Me either.

Drunk shopping happened. Except instead of buying clothes, I bought gelato. It was delicious. Helene bought this shirt.. just kidding she didn't. Max bought a shirt though.

Naps happened.

My first Dry Bar experience occurred and it was amazing. I'd like to be rich and go there on the daily. This was Sarah's idea and I am forever grateful to her, duh. PS. Denver you better get on the Dry Bar wagon right now.

Happy Hour happened. More drinks and some food.

We got in a cab with a big fan of Michael Jackson, then we went to some bars.

Sunday I wanted to die, literally. I felt like someone ripped out my insides and put them back in. Not chic. I don't know why it was important that you know this.

We met my best friend Katie and her boyfriend at Top Golf. I was dying so I did not play but it looked like so much fun. Plus they have a build your own Bloody Mar bar! Yum. PS. Denver does not have a Top Golf, this makes me sad.

Sunday night I spent the night with my other best friend, Lauren and alternated between sleeping and watching some guy walk across the Grand Canyon.

Monday I ate lunch at La Madeleine with both of my best friends and then I went to the airport and came back to Denver. PS. La Madeleine is another thing that Denver needs to hurry up and get. Come on!

I reunited with these little nuggets who have decided that they love each other. Precious.

My apologies that this is short and sweet, I am a crazy person at work this week! I know you all just wanted to see the pictures anyways.

I've said it once and I'll say it again.. go meet your blogger friends. Blogging is cool and weird all at the same time but meeting and hanging out with people you've met via blogging is always awesome. Thanks for a fabulous weekend girls and you are all welcome to come hangout in Denver anytime you want!

Monday, June 24, 2013

It's Time for Mason Shenanigans!

Hi Lovelies!

It's time for Weekend Shenanigans.. a mutual place to share our weekends, catch up on other people's weekends, and find new blogs.

Here's how it works:
- Post about your weekend
- Grab the button
- Link-up on Monday at 5am MST
- Click around and meet new friends!

**My only rule is that you post something about your weekend, and post the button or link back to me!**

Let's get to it and have some fun!

As most of you know, I am still enjoying my weekend on this lovely Monday morning! Don't you worry though, I have left you in very capable hands. The prettiest of capable hands in fact.. my friend Mason. No, she was not named after a jar.. in fact the jar was actually named after her. Le duh. Anyways, she's funny and I like funny people.. they make me happy. She writes some killer Bachelor recaps if you're into that and if you're not you should be. Anyways, she's the greatest of the great.

Take it away Mason..

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Hello and happy Monday, beauties!

I'm Mason, and I blog over at Mason...Like The Jar, and I am so beyond thrilled to be taking over Queen Shenanigan's blog today. Like excited times eight billion. Like...this excited:

I'm sure you came to this gloriously beautiful and sparkly slice of internet today for some gawjus hair and to catch up on Sami's Weekend Shenanigans, but she's off having the time of her life and spreading shenanigan joy all over Dallas with two crazy cats named Max and Helene, so I feel like I should start off by saying, if you came here for photos of beautiful hair, I'm afraid you'll be disappointed by what I have to offer...

Exhibit A:

Nast.

But shenanigans? Shenanigans I got.

You want Bachelor Shenanigans? I gotcha covered girlfran. I may or may not have a ridonkulous obsession with this trash tv, so I spend way too much of my life watching it and writing about it. With maybe a Mean Girls reference or two thrown in there just for kicks:

And speaking of The Bachelor, I'm basically BFF with Emily Maynard. Kind of.

Aside form The Bachelor, I also have love affairs with other guilty pleasure tv, such as Pretty Little Liars and The Real Housewives. And mayyyybe I've converted a particular man in my life to the religion of reality television. Just maybe. And yes it's a religion.

But anyway, back to the shenanigans.

You want dating shenanigans? I've got you covered there, too. Like when I dated a "dino boy" in college

no, not that dino boy.

Drinking shenanigans? Let's just say...I've been a lush from an early age. Case in point:

...and my lushy habits haven't changed even the teensiest. Wine is my bestie, fo sho. After all, wine is the meaning of life, no?

Gross shenanigans? Unfortunately, I might have had a bit of a New York bus trip mishap senior year of college. And I may or may not have ended up with crap all over my luggage. Like...actual crap. Ya pickin' up what I'm puttin' down?

What about childhood shenanigans? Basically, in the 90s, I was a real treat and made my sister do really bizarre things like...dressing up like this

Embarrassing shenanigans? I've got enough of those to fill a book, but the best was when I fell allll the way down an escalator in Paris.

Basically, I'm a hot mess.

I'm just a shenanigan-filled little blogger with the same name as a jar. Along with all the shenannies, I also have a bad shopping addiction, love music (and sometimes make playlists for "that time of the month"), love giving presents, and will judge you so hard if I catch you taking duck face selfies in public. I also really stinkin love the poo outta Sami, and I'm super jealous that Helene and Max have been playing with her this weekend.

But it's okay. Alexa and I brought Sami along in photo and in spirit on our love fest of adventure of magic.

So hop on over and say hi, muffins! I would love love love to get to know Sami's beautiful readers, because lemme tell ya, Sami is pretty goshdern fabulous, so if that's any indication, I'm sure you all are too :) Anyway, come say hi, and I promise it will be a partayyyy!

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I mean, I die. Is she not fab? Anyone that loves GIFs as much as I do is perfection in my book. I will be back tomorrow to share the real life shenanigans that went down in Dallas, until then..

What did you do this weekend? Link-up and tell us all about it!

Friday, June 21, 2013

Celebrity Terror Watch

Hi Friends!

Oh man are you in luck today, because my soon to be real life BFF Staci is here and she is hilarious. No really, she is. The first time I read her blog, I sat there at my desk and actually laughed out loud. She is a funny one. Oh, and I met her one time and she was pretty normal so that's cool too. I have to say I am a little sad that Middle School Staci isn't making an appearance, but this is another one of Staci's genius ideas and I think you'll enjoy it.

Take it away ~~weird girl that doesn't think Ezra Fitz is attractive~~ Staci..

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Hi! I'm Staci & I blog over at High Cotton Blog. That's Staci with an I. Not a Y, not an IE, just I. And yes, I've heard the jokes about my mom. She's got it going on. Save it. Please.

Here's I am at a party. This is my response to everyone doing the Soulja Boy dance.

Are you bitter that Sami is going to Dallas to hang out with all the cool people like Helene & Max & Sarah? I'm definitely not. I never get bitter. I never get bitter & I never talk about celebrities. And I'm a lying liar who lies.

Here's a fun fact: Sami & I fundamentally disagree on almost everything that is truly important in this world. TV shows, which celebrities are the coolest, which salad is the most delicious, which Pretty Little Liars character is the sexiest, all the critical things.

Since she isn't here to argue with me today, I can say whatever I want about celebrities & have it live on her blog forever & ever!

Know what this all means? It's time for another round of a little game I like to call: Celebrity Terror Watch!

To assist us on this journey, I've brought along my favorite celebrity of all time, Britney Spears.

This week, I'm feeling nostalgic. I just want to eat a popsicle & watch Nickelodeon! So let's rate some of our favorite child stars!

Jamie Lynn Spears. Brit Brit's little sister & our favorite California boarding school chick is quite the Suzy Homemaker these days. Her scandalous teenage pregnancy turned into a non-scandal when Jamie got the hell out of LA the city & headed for LA the state. If there's any place 16 & pregnant kids thrive, it's the deep South. My high school even had a daycare attached for students to drop off their babies, not kidding. ANYHOW, Jamie Lynn is no longer 16 & pregnant- she's 22 & engaged! I mean...he's no K-Fed, but who is? This girl's gettin a GREEN light & a virginal Britney from me. She's got her shit together. You go Zoey 101!

~~Hannah Montana~~ Miley Cyrus. Girlfriend. We get it. You go hard. You are 20 years old & you know what life is alll about! You are cutting edge. Your mind is just on a higher level than us old people with dumb things like jobs and life insurance and hangovers. I was 20 once too, Miley. You can't stop & you won't stop & it's your house & it's your rules. Fannntastic. Got it. Promise. I just watched your . It was an experience I am sure I will never forget. I like you, girl. I do. You are honest about who & what you are & anyone who turns up their nose at you obviously doesn't remember being 20 or was the lamest 20 year old ever. I'm just saying...maybe don't be so all the way turnt up, ya know? Maybe turnt it down just a smidge. We all look back at our 20 year old selves & think Dear God I was an idiot. But you're gonna have to do that and think Dear God I kind of looked like Justin Bieber. I just don't want that hanging over your head.

Amanda Bynes. I'm not even gonna say anything, y'all. Except someone please call Stick Stickly. I feel like he could help.

That's all I've got, Sami readers. Can I call you Samders? Yea...bad idea. It's Friday! Go get your (snake twirling) Britney on!

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Have a great weekend y'all! I'll be dancing in Dallas, but be sure to come back on Monday for Weekend Shenanigans!