Weirdness of the Moment: Mayo, Please!

In boredom of my newly acquired lifestyle (the dentist specifically told me to refrain from physical labor), I reluctantly watched Chelsea Lately on E! Network. You know me, I'm no big fan of celebrity-driven shows; but there's one bit on this late nighter that shocked, disgusted and baffled me.

Granted, everyone is talking about Kim Kardashian's newly dyed hair (she went blond people!). So to escape her increasingly obnoxious limelight, Kim's lesser-known sisters decided to ditch Los Angeles and set up their own life (and reality show) in Miami. And to amp up the buzz, they went on as to endorse their camera-exploited lives on Chelsea Lately.

On the talk show, host Chelsea Handler reveals that one of the girls, Kourtney, applies mayo "down her Pikachu." Defensively, sister Khloe explains that mayo "moisturizes [the hair] and makes it softer." I am not familiar of mayo's miraculous powers besides the fact that it makes for great sandwiches. But I do know that it gets greasy and smelly when left unrefrigerated.


I don't know if their irreverent mayo application is true or a bunch of hullabaloos. That didn't really bother me as much as why they named their privates Pikachu. Interestingly, Chelsea calls hers a "caslopous" like it was some sloppy object. Others, I'm pretty sure, gave theirs pretty ambiguous names too. But please spare the little critters of Pokemon. Especially Squirtle.

Activity of the Moment: Third Molar Out

This week is definitely one of my worst weeks. Why, you say? Well, I blame my freaking third molar (a.k.a. wisdom tooth, or more specifically, no. 17 in dentist lingo) for growing horizontally, i.e. it was lying down instead of standing.

On Monday, I went to the dentist to get it removed. It wasn't painful because the dentist happily injected me with anesthesia. But, I have to hand it to him: Never in all my 19 years of living was I forced to open my mouth so wide as to accommodate his equipment inside. I swear, he drilled me ungraciously that spit was flying all over my face. It was so nasty.

The good part, though, is that I never tasted blood nor felt my gum being slashed open. However, one of the assistants did put the suction-thingy on my tongue. That was uncomfortable.

Anyway, I'm on the recovery stage as my swollen cheek starts to lose its inflated glory, and my stitches are closing. I hope I won't look weird when I go to school next week.

Tag of the Moment: The Honest Scrap

I am thankful for Abby (of Abby's in Trouble Again fame) for tagging me. So now, I guess I have to adhere to the rules and regulations lined below to write my entry:

* “The Honest Scrap” award is not one to hold all to your self but it must be shared!
* The recipient has to tell 10 true things about themselves in their blog that no one else knows.
* The recipient has to pass along this prestigious award to 10 more bloggers.
* Those 10 bloggers all have to be notified they have been given this award.
* Those 10 bloggers should link back to the blog that awarded them.

Honestly, I don't know what to write about since I don't like sharing personal stuff (you can call me selfish). In addition, I don't know that much bloggers to tag per the award's instruction. I'll give it a swing and try my best anyway!

10 (Truthful) Things About Me:

1. I am tall. You can't really tell from my profile picture so...yeah.

2. I'm a toothpick but I'm not anorexic or anything...for those of you that are wondering.

3. I have an afro that sticks up 3 inches from my head. That's according to my friends (Shao and Abby!)

4. I am currently eating a ham and cheese bagel simply because I adore bagels! That's a hint for those who want to give me a gift.

5. I am at church on Friday nights.

6. I have a pretty large family, with one sister and two other brothers. I don't talk about them very much because this is my time to shine!

7. I like wearing striped T-shirts; they're classics.

8. I am a victim of poking from a serial abuser named Vera. I let her poke me anyway. (It's fun.)

9. My ultimate wish is to own a jacket from Balenciaga. Unfortunately, with the garment's high price tag, that ain't happening.

10. But for something more feasible, I'll gladly settle for this awesome bag from Missoni's Spring-Summer 08 collection. (YOOX)

There you go folks. The 10 things you need to know about me. Now to fulfill the second part:

Bloggers I Love:

1. Trish of so desu ne - From Disneyland to the bakery she works in, she never tires of parlaying her everyday adventures. How about giving me one of your baked lovelies?

2. Kevin of MY MANy BAGS - He keeps me up to date on what's up in the inner circle of fashion. New trends, new accessories, new everything! I just wish I can afford most of 'em.

3. K of Blog Goggles - I have to say she is one fashion girl with a lot of sense and sensibility. What drew me to her: a whole lotta pep and and a whole lotta humor.

News of the Moment: Why Python is So Appropriate

Show us some skin!

For fear of being trampled by angry PETA protesters, I have to justify why I believe python is in. No, it doesn't have anything to do with the fact that Vogue is endorsing animal prints for Fall. Nor is it driven by the lack of animal skins in the Fall trends. My interest in this specie actually came from a news feed.

It was to my surprise that this type of snake, a prized reptile to fashionistas and serpent lovers alike, is now a bane to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. According to the LA Times article, the Burmese pythons started invading the Everglades after escaping or being released by their owners.

However, invasion wasn't their only objective. MSNBC.com reported that a handful of them became the new predators of the Floridian ecosystem, easily swallowing "smaller species that conservationists are trying to protect, including other reptiles, otters, squirrels, woodstorks and sparrows."

Even the famed Florida gators aren't safe from these creatures: a 13-foot Burmese python actually burst after attempting to swallow a 6-foot alligator. And if that wasn't enough, authorities warn that children take caution when entering the 'Glades.

Currently, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission hired a group of experienced hunters to track down and kill these predators immediately. Although there is no posted bounty for the snakes, I'm sure that those wealthy enough can keep some in their closets.

From top: Platform python sandals by Marni, $508 at www.marni.com; sandals by Chloé, $540 at www.theoutnet.com; pitone tote by Prada, $3300 at www.saksfifthavenue.com; python shoulder bag by Donna Karan, $2170 at www.theoutnet.com

Video of the Moment: Berlitz Language Learning

The first time I saw this vid, I just had to laugh. Find out more by clicking play. I bet you'd laugh your butts too!

By the way, the first part is just the commander or what have you (the old dude) telling the new guy what each machine is for: "Das ist die..." and so forth. The rest I'm sure you will be familiar. Hope you like it!