The Romance Bookworm

Still pregnant

2008-07-01T17:03:00.002-04:00

Aside from some Braxton Hicks I'm not feeling as if I'm gonna have this baby anytime soon. I couldn't get any more ornery or my stomach any bigger. The only plus to not having popped over the weekend was that sweet DH arranged a date night for us. Sort of like one last hurrah before the deluge of midnight feedings and soiled diapers taker over our lives. I got to eat some delicious Thai food and got to see Angelina's ass in Wanted. It wasn't as scrawny as I thought it'd be since she was so think when she filmed the movie. Forget Angelina I know they made it seem as if she's the star but the truth is the real star of this awesome flick is darling, cutie pie James McAvoy.There must be something in the water in Scotland cuz the amount of sexy Scots wandering around has my head spinning. Anyhoo, I've heard of him but had not seen any of his previous films (Atonement is on my netflix queue). That shall soon be remedied. He is simply brilliant in this movie. His transformation from pushover, total all around loser to cool, remorseless assassin is the highlight of the movie. I don't want to give too much away so I'll only say that if you liked The Matrix and the kinetic, insane car chases of the Bourne flicks you will like this film. There's also a nifty plot twist which I did not see coming. It's hard to be surprised at the movies nowadays so that was cool. Also, I must add that this film is ultra violent so if flying bloody bits of flesh are not your cuppa then stay far, far away. Would you believe there were several young children in the audience when I went to see this violent R rated film? What is wrong with people!?! Anyhoo, a very enthusiastic thumbs up from this giant water buffalo.

About to pop?

2008-06-27T16:47:00.002-04:00

Had my OB appointment yesterday and found out that I'm 1cm dilated. I wasn't too surprised because of the massive discomfort I've been feeling lately. It freakin' hurts. The baby's head is so low that I can hardly walk. The penguin waddle? Forget that I'm beyond penguin it's more like the walrus low drag. People look at me worriedly when I go out in public. I'm hoping I pop sometime this weekend. The only sucky part is that poor P-nut will not have his b-day party as scheduled. His b-day is two weeks from now but I was planning to have it early on the 5th because having a house full of people with a newborn didn't appeal to me. Since my due date is not supposed to be till the 24th this seemed like a brilliant plan. Now I'm having to call people I've invited and tell them to wait and see. I can't just cancel it because the poor thing is so excited about having "a partee wif frends". But I think I'd rather deal with a house full of people later if it means getting this baby out NOW! Stay tuned.

Latest Obsessions

2008-06-25T21:11:00.002-04:00

I'm completely hooked on the TLC show Jon and Kate Plus 8. It's a reality show about a couple with eight kids. They have twins and sextuplets. I'm not sure why I'm so fascinated by this family after all the shows are all about the mundane events of daily life for a SAHM and of course the hard, hard work involved with raising eight kids under eight. I think I'm mostly drawn by the fact that they're about my age so I can relate to the relationship and parenting issues they face. But the real reason may be that hey no matter how hard a day I might be having this poor lady has it seven times worse.
I'm also loving my Netflix queue. I joined recently since I figured two kids means going to the movies will be a rare treat from now on and I'm totally loving it. Whoever came up with this idea is a genius and probs a millionaire. No matter. I love adding movies to my queue and moving stuff around. So much fun. Plus it's so exciting to open my mailbox and find a much anticipated movie waiting for me. Almost beats the high I get from getting a box full of books. Now if someone would do this with books all would be well in my world.

Belly Tales

2008-06-24T21:39:00.003-04:00

Only a few more weeks to go if I make it to my due date of 7/24 which I doubt. I am feeling terrible. My legs ache, my ankles are swollen, my pelvic bone feels like it will shatter into a million pieces and the baby feels like she's sitting right on top of my bladder. However, I'm looking on the bright side: first and foremost I've got a healthy baby and second I've got some serious boobage. Wonderful cleavage! From an A cup to busting out of a C cup. This may not seem like a big deal to those blessed with bosoms but I've been president of the itty bitty titty committee my whole adult life so having a nice, perky rack is a nice little bonus and I'm making the most of it. The rest of me may look like a giant lumbering elephant but my girls are in radiant display. I know it isn't permanent so I'm enjoying the hell out of it right now. Anyway, beside admiring my boobies I've been ridiculously busy finishing up the nursery, getting things in order and planning a small birthday party for the p-nut. I can't believe he's turning three in a few weeks. It seems like yesterday I was enjoying the boob-a-liciousness being preggers with him provided. Anyhoo, that's all the babbling I've got for now. Have not picked up a book since the Gibson. I think I'm going into a slump.

Quickie Review- Rachel Gibson's Not Another Bad Date

2008-06-18T14:41:00.003-04:00

Blurb:

What does a gal have to do to get a good date in this town?
Adele Harris can't even begin to answer that question. She's had so many lousy dates that she's sure she's cursed. Why else would every man she goes out with suddenly act like he's lost his mind—and his manners? Adele thought life couldn't get any more confusing . . . until she learns the marriage of her seemingly Miss Perfect sister is on the rocks. So she goes back to their hometown to give her a shoulder to cry on, only to run smack into Zach Zemaitis . . . the one who got away.
Texans love God, family, and football, though not always in that order
Zach, a former pro star, knows all about football. As for the other two, well, he's doing his best. But when Adele comes charging back into his life—still all lush curves and beautiful, big blue eyes—he wonders if his best is good enough. After all, he did her wrong. Can a woman with her track record ever really believe that he's serious this time . . . or is he destined to be another bad date?

What I Liked:

I always enjoy stories where the h/h have a past together. In this case Adele and Zach had been college sweethearts for a bit. I know this plot device can sometimes be annoying when either the hero or heroine have carried a torch for the other for like a zillion years but thankfully that wasn't the case in this book. I also liked the heroine Adele. Gibson, with one or two exceptions, always writes smart, modern, real women and in this Adele doesn't disappoint.

What I Didn't:

Well, I was a bit puzzled about the paranormal element. Was it needed it? It didn't take up a big chunk of the story or anything but I didn't think it meshed well. Also, the hero Zach managed to rub me the wrong way at times. He jumped to conclusions much too hastily for my taste and there was definitely not enough groveling to suit me.

The Verdict:

Not the greatest Gibson ever but pretty good nonetheless. It was a fast easy, breezy read. Perfect beach book I thought. 3 out of 5 stars.

Latest reads

2008-06-14T22:05:00.003-04:00

I've been MIA from the blogosphere lately but I've somehow managed to read quite a few books in between potty training a very reluctant (almost) three year old and growing my gigantic belly. Some thougts on two of my latest reads:

Anne Stuart Fire and Ice:

Blurb:

In the wake of a failed love affair, brainy beauty Jilly Lovitz takes off for Tokyo. She's expecting to cry on her sister Summer's shoulder, then spend a couple months blowing off steam in Japan. Instead, she's snatched away on the back of a motorcycle, narrowly avoiding a grisly execution attempt meant for her sister and brother-in-law.
Her rescuer is Reno, the Committee's most unpredictable agent. They'd met once before and the attraction was odd— tattooed Yakuza punk meets leggy California egghead—but electric. Now Reno and Jilly are pawns in a deadly tangle of assassination attempts, kidnappings and prisoner swaps that could put their steamy partnership on ice.

The latest entry in the Ice series was an uneven read for me. I wish Jilly had remained the brainy, punk princess she was in Ice Blue. Sadly, in her book I thought she came across as very generic, slightly TSTL and more than a little annoying. As for Reno I also thought he lost more than a little of his crazy, manic punk essence which made for a disappointing story. The first half of the book was the worst. The characters were pretty much running around in circles, there was barely any dialogue just a lot of inner talk on why it was a bad idea for either of them to get involved with the other. The second half improved somewhat when Jilly finally showed a little backbone and Reno started acting more like the bad ass he was supposed to be. In the end I thought the plot a little contrived but the love story improved much in the second half. 3 stars.

Loretta Chase Your Scandalous Ways:

Blurb:

James Cordier is all blue blood and entirely dangerous. He's a master of disguise, a brilliant thief, a first-class lover—all for King and Country—and, by gad, he's so weary of it. His last mission is to "acquire" a packet of incriminating letters from one notorious woman. Then he can return to London and meet sweet-natured heiresses—not adventuresses and fallen women.
Francesca Bonnard has weathered heartbreak, scorn, and scandal. She's independent, happy, and definitely fallen; and she's learned that "gentlemen" are more trouble than they're worth. She can also see that her wildly attractive new neighbor is bad news.
But as bad as James is, there are others far worse also searching for Francesca's letters. And suddenly nothing is simple—especially the nearly incendiary chemistry between the two most jaded, sinful souls in Europe. And just as suddenly, risking everything may be worth the prize.

It's no secret that I'm a pretty rabid Chase fan girl. After all she's the author of my favorite book of all time. However, I found YSW lacking the magic, sexiness and delicious banter of her previous efforts. I think my problem was mainly with the fact that I never felt that deep connection between the h/h. In my opinion Chase is almost unrivaled in creating that magical melt-your-heart moment when the attraction between the h/h becomes something deeper ( like the steamy, rainy, lightning-y kiss in LoS). In this case the romance never went beyond lukewarm for me. Also, I thought the depth of Francesca's terrible heartbreak and her subsequent change from starry eyed girl in love into famous courtesan was not really explored sufficiently and she came across as shallow and frivolous. James was able to see a "ghost" of the girl she had been and I guess this was supposed to tell me that beneath the unrepentant harlot exterior was a heartbroken, lonely soul yearning to be loved or some such. It didn't work for me. James was better but I found him a far cry from some of Chase's most glorious creations like Rupert and Dain. All in all it was still an enjoyable read if not a great one. 3 1/2 stars.

Nursery under construction

2008-06-06T13:39:00.005-04:00

A happy fairy. Still needs a face.

The theme was supposed to be fairies. But then I got a hankering for a castle. So, now it's kind of a fairy/castle theme. It's been a group effort. I painted the walls and did the stripes. Hubby installed the chair rail and my sister is doing the murals. I call her Picassina. She annoys me to no end but she's got her uses :) As you can see still lots to be done. More pics to come later.

Bad blogger

2008-06-03T21:54:00.002-04:00

Wow! I really had no intention of staying away this long. I'm not really sure where my time is going but there just doesn't seem to be enough of it lately. I've been going crazy, nesting has hit me hard and when I'm not busy waddling after my almost three year old (!) I'm cleaning, washing, organizing. I'm so afraid this baby is going to come and things will not be in their place. It's hard to explain, this horrible drive to clean and organize but I guess it's natures way of telling me to get my ass in gear. At least my house is clean just don't look into my closets.

Anyway, I'm thirty two weeks along and I can no longer see my feet or any other part of my anatomy below my huge bump. Shaving my legs is no longer a possibility and if being furry isn't bad enough the baby has dropped so low that I have this constant feeling that I have to pee even when I don't actually have to. The good news is that unlike last time I came up negative for gestational diabetes and I've only gained about twenty five pounds compared to almost sixty five the first time around. I crave chocolate and Thai food constantly. The thought of pad thai and spring rolls with a big Dove bar for dessert sends me into a frenzy. Poor hubby has made so many trips to our local Thai place they already know our number and exactly what he's going to order.

I know I'm babbling but forming coherent thoughts is beyond me at this point. Oh I've done some reading in between all my son's tantrums and my OCD behavior. I will try to blog more on that and just in general at least until the baby pops out. So what's new in romancelandia? I'm so out of the loop it is not even funny.

A.I. Chatter

2008-04-10T20:56:00.001-04:00

WHAT!!!! Michael Johns a.k.a Australian rocker dude got the boot!?!?! Bullshit! I wash my hands of you America! WTF?

Eagerly awaited

2008-04-10T20:10:00.005-04:00

And most eagerly awaited of all:

Marsha Canham's return to romance! No release date yet but she has a title. Yay! She writes:

"Just an update for all you lovely people/readers who have inquired. I'm about halfway through...okay, a third of the way through...the new book The Following Sea, a sequel to The Iron Rose. This story focusses on Gabriel Dante and the search for sunken treasure."

So, how about you. What future release has you doing a pee pee dance in anticipation?

Mini-Reviews

2008-04-08T20:50:00.002-04:00

I have been doing something else with my time besides eating obscenely large amounts of chocolate and vegetating. I have actually found time to read. Here are some of the most notable ones:

Joanna Bourne The Spymaster's Lady
I have to thanks everyone who raved about this book. It was deserving of all the gushing and then some. It was original, well written and such a breath of fresh air since not a whit of it took place anywhere near a ballroom. The heroine was also incredibly refreshing and I'm not one for female spies. I normally avoid female spies like the plague because they inevitably end up acting like nitwits and falling headlong into tstl territory. Not in this case.Annique was smart, resourceful and could kick some serious ass. One quibble though: I thought the sexual tension between the h/h leaped off the page so imagine my disappointment when they finally get it on and it all goes down in less than a page and with pretty much everything left to the imagination. If there was ever a story that deserved a hot set-your-hair-on-fire love scene it was this one. Overall, this is an author to watch. Awesome. 4 1/2 stars.

Karen Robards One Summer
This was actually a re-read. I first read it some years ago and it became an all time favorite. Bad boy ex-con hero hiding a mushy heart and a long time crush on the heroine, hot love scenes and a heroine that doesn't make you want to bash your brains out makes for some good reading. This time around though I wasn't too crazy about the suspense plot which I felt took over the latter half of the book. Still a keeper. 4 1/2 stars.

Marsha Canham Pride of Lions/Blood of Roses
Another re-read though it had been so long since I first read these it almost felt like a new one. I absolutely love Canham and these books are the reason why. She writes larger than life heroes, sexy bad boy alphas that tend to fall hard for the heroine. And watching them fall makes for some very pleasant reading. She also writes adventure romance. No drawing room shenanigans to be found in her books. In the case of these books the epic love story of Catherine and Alexander takes place against the backdrop of the Scottish rebellion of 1745. One thing I did notice this time around is that the book is written entirely from the Highlander's point of view so the English come off as a bunch of blood thirsty tyrants. That quibble aside these are definite keepers and the hero Alexander Cameron is one of my all time favorites. Quite swoon worthy.

Is anyone out there?

2008-04-07T19:14:00.003-04:00

I'm a bad, bad blogger. There really hasn't been anything out of the extraordinary keeping me away from the 'puter. It's just that I'm in a beary mood of late. Bear-y as in I just want to hibernate. Poor hubby has been picking up a lot of the slack lately cuz I don't feel like doing much of anything except eat and asleep. I'm starting to resemble a gestating elephant I'm getting so big. I'm finding time to do some reading though. More re-reading than anything as none of the new stuff is catching my attention. Currently I'm re-reading Rachel Gibson's See Jane Score and I think I'm enjoying it more than the first time I read it.

By the way, is anyone else as excited as I am about the New Kids on the Block reunion? Okay, so now it's more like Middle Aged Men on the Block but the thought of hearing The Right Stuff live one more time makes me giddy. Somewhere in my mom's attic is a box full of my Jordan Knight memorabilia just waiting to be re-discovered. Hubby refuses to let me put up my posters in our bedroom, however. So, I'll have to be content with stuffing my big ass belly into t-shirts I wore when I was twelve.Oh I feel ancient.

This, that and the other

2008-03-11T21:16:00.002-04:00

My blogging mojo went wandering off again but I think that I may have it back. I've been up to much of the same. The pregnancy is progressing well though indigestion has taken over my life. I'm resigned to the fact that it and exhaustion may be my constant companion until this little girl pops out.

I've also found my reading mojo though it came back with a touch of ADD. I've got three books going right now which is totally out of character for me. So far Bourne's The Spymaster's Lady has one kick-ass heroine and has proven to be a hell of a read. So thanks to all who sang its praises and turned me onto this awesome author.

And how about Beatles night on AI? Brooke White's rendition of Let It Be brought tears to my eyes. And David Cook rocked the house. And how about that David H.? Well, he sucked but I got porny vibes from him from the get go and what do ya know? He was a stripper. So that's where he got those weird come hither looks he keeps shooting at the camera. Anyway, I think so far Brooke and Michael "austarlian rocker dude" are my faves. I'm still not getting Amanda "Cruella de Vil" I think she sucks. She should go tomorrow but I have a feeling it will be David H.

A.I. Chatter

2008-02-27T12:47:00.002-05:00

Some observations from last nite's ep:

Michael Johns is totally rocking my world. He reminds me of the late INXS lead singer whose name escapes me right now.

Last nights show wasn't the cure for insomnia that last week's show was.

I'm not feeling Chikewie or whatever his name is. I think he's way too cocky and I hate when they mouth off to my darling Simon the only voice of reason in that entire panel. Paula seems to have taken one less swig of vodka last evening as she was a bit more lucid last night.

Anyway I think Robbie or Luke should go. I think the judges are right and Robbie is not really rock and roll. Poser! And Luke is just boring as hell.

Is anyone else completely grossed out by David H.'s attempts to look sexy. Those supposed to be "smoldering" looks he sends at the camera are supposed to be hot but instead I'm creeped out. He looks like a perv when he does that. Ewww!

David Cook is growing on me and little David Archuleta was giving me a toothache with all the cuteness and sugary smiles but I'm having a hard time resisting the charm to my everlasting shame. Plus his name is fun to say. Here's hoping the girls step up their game tonight.

Belly Tales

2008-02-26T20:57:00.002-05:00

Here's the author of my miseries and the reason I haven't been blogging lately but it's so darn cute it's hard to hold it against it. I know it's kind of like trying to find Waldo but trust me there's baby somewhere in all that gook. Oh and I don't have to call it "it" anymore we found out the gender today. It's a girl! But most importantly everything looks great. She weighs ten whole ounces and moves around like crazy especially at night. She's also making me feel like poop again. That spurt of energy I had the last few weeks is gone. I'm back to feeling like roadkill. By the end of the day I'm totally wiped out. That and dealing with my oh so energetic P-nut has left me very little time for blogging and sob! for reading. I have finished a few books and one of these days I will sit down and review but right now zzzzzzzzzzzz......

A.I. Chatter

2008-02-20T20:26:00.002-05:00

If loving Jason Castro is wrong then I don't wanna be right. I've always had a soft spot for guitar strumming cuties but the dreads are like a cherry on top. He and Australian rocker dude who rocked the crap out of Light My Fire were the only outstanding performers, IMO. The rest of the show was a big fat yawn fest. Is it just me or did Paula return to whatever planet she was dwelling on last season. She seemed so lucid during auditions and now she's back to slurring her words and making as much sense as a Chia pet. It's funny to see the contestants pretending to listen and understand her while darting glances at Simon. Anyway, tonite's show so far has been a bust. No one has stood out so far. Skunk girl (Amanda) is performing now and I'm hating her. One trick pony, methinks.

Meme

2008-02-18T13:17:00.003-05:00

I was tagged by fellow Jon Stewart fangirl Ana for this cool meme

Six Unimportant Facts About Me
The rules are:
1. Link back to the person who tagged you.
2. Post the rules on your blog.
3. Share six unimportant things about yourself.
4. Tag six random people at the end of your blog entry.
5. Let the tagged people know by leaving a comment on their blogs.

Without further ado:

1. I'm a chocoholic. I mean I'm like seriously addicted, need to go to choco rehab chocoholic. I keep stashes of chocolatey goodness everywhere cuz I never know when the craving might hit. Even in the glove compartment. Hubby hates sticking his hand in the glove compartment and getting melted chocolate all over it and his precious maps (the man loves maps).
2. My feet grew almost a whole size with my first pregnancy. I had to get all new shoes after I popped the kid out. Not much of a hardship but now I'm stuck with these huge clodhoppers.
3. I was in the Army for three years but I'm terrified of guns. I almost passed out the first time I fired an M-16.
4. I hate the sound of silverware clinking. It's like nails on a chalkboard. Agghhhh!
5. I love useless facts and trivia especially gross stuff. Did ya know a frog can throw up its stomach and then wipe it clean with its lil froggy hands?
6. I know the lyrics to every old Bon Jovi song.

I'm sure everyone's already been tagged since I'm late to this thing as usual. So if you haven't been consider yourself tagged.

2008-02-14T15:50:00.002-05:00

Valentine's Day -

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Trailer

2008-02-14T15:48:00.001-05:00

I'm a big fan of the Indy movies but I was a little skeptical about this one. For one the title is kinda hokey and Harrison Ford ain't exactly a spring chicken. But Oh my I'm quite impressed by the trailer. Harrison looks damn good and isn't Shia the perfect heir to the Indy crown? My dorky little heart skipped a beat when the theme song came on.

A.I. Chatter and other musings

2008-02-13T17:09:00.003-05:00

I've been itching to post the past few days but haven't been able to thanks to some cursed adware program that hubby unwittingly installed on our computer. I was able to get rid of it with some guidance from some very nice computer geniuses on a message board. But to whoever made this program: I hope they turn green, shrivel up and fall off.

Back to our regularly scheduled program: How 'bout that Hollywood week? I actually enjoyed it this season. No more backstage bimbos and their anctics. This time they concentrated on the singing and they did a better job of following up with people they had showcased during auditions. But wherefore the chick with the mohawk and face tattoo? Anyway, I thought they got rid of some truly talented people and let some people through that were pretty mediocre which made no sense. For example, I think that kid with the baby face-his name escapes me- the one that lives in his car is the next Sanjaya. Hubby thinks he's talented. I think he's a one trick pony and they're letting him through cuz he's cute and will be a big hit with the tween set. He was the last one to sing last nite and he was awful. The judges told him so and still put him through. Maybe they'll give him the shaft tonight but I doubt it. And how about Paula? She's actually saying NO. Wheee! Except when Simon called her on it and walked off when she refused to give her honest opinion. Well, at least she's more lucid now. How bout you? Any early faves? Anyone you wish would get the 'ol boot?

Song of the moment

2008-02-08T21:06:00.001-05:00

I'm loving this song to bits. It's catchy, sweet and makes me want to skip. If it sounds familiar it's because it's the song in the new apple computer ads. Do ya dig it?

Belly Tales

2008-02-07T22:09:00.000-05:00

Check out how my bump has grown! Um, what do ya mean that's not my bump? Yeah! well, prove it! Nice try, right. Yes, that's Halle Berry and while I look nothing like her our bumps are remarkably similar and she's so much purtier to look at than I am.

Anyhoo, my bump has grown insanely in the past few weeks. I'm barely four months along and I'm at that ackward phase where I'm busting out of my regular clothes but I'm still not big enough for maternity clothes. So, I'm rocking some ugly ass track suits. Y' know the velour fugly ones? What can I say they were on sale, they fit and they're so comfortable. I do so dream of being a chic preggo woman but I feel like poop most of the time and I guess I like to let the world know through my unfortunate wardrobe choices. With the P-nut I lived in hubby's ratty t-shirts. So roomy, so comfy. 'Nuff said.

Unlike my last pregnancy though we've decided not to keep the gender a surprise. I went back and forth on this because I really loved not knowing the last time. That moment in the delivery room when I clapped eyes on the P-nuts dangly bits and hubby was insanely shouting "it's a boooyyyy" like some drunk WWE announcer was priceless. However, unlike the last time this time we don't have the time, money or luxury of waiting to get everything ready. If it's a boy I'll have to dig out P-nut's baby things that I didn't give away if it's a girl we need to start building a layette stat. So, we will be finding out on at my next appointment in three weeks.

So far things are going along great. The morning yukkies are pretty much gone though my love for spicy pad thai has aggravated the heartburn. Now, my main problem is being constantly hungry. I can't stop eating. Pregnancy is like getting a stuff your face pass without the guilt, right? Not when I've developed an unholy love for fast and fried food (fried pickles? yum-o). That's how I ended up gaining sixty five pounds last time. I don't mind gaining weight but the rapid weight gain was what I think brought on the gestational diabetes last time. I'm hoping to avert that catastrophe this time but my stomach refuses to go along with that idea. I can't drive past a Mickey D's those damn fries are a tool of the devil.

We also heard the heartbeat yesterday and it sounded like a herd of galloping something. The doc says it was 130 which if you believe in old wives tales indicates a boy. Supposedly, boys register low numbers while girls are like over 155 or something like that. But then MIL called me to tell me she did the chinese calendar (more old wives stuff) and it said girl. My sister tried the ring trick and it was a boy. So who knows. All I know is that my family is driving me batty and I have no idea how I dealt with all the speculation the last time. It's gonna be a long three weeks.

A.I. Chatter

2008-02-05T21:11:00.001-05:00

What's up with all the touchy feely huggy-huggy crap? When did Simon turn into such a sensitive fellow who loves to just hug it out? It's like Richard Simmons took over his body. I don't like it. It's disturbing.

Sign of the Apocalypse

2008-02-04T16:54:00.000-05:00

If you thought most celebs were a bunch of spoiled, whiny, self absorbed morons with too much time and money you were absolutely right! From the New York Post:

Diddy has a wardrobe assistant on staff whose sole responsibility is packing clothing and deciding which shirts to launder and which to bring along on trips. Diddy's help is so busy that even his assistants have personal assistants who update a database of contacts, send party invitations and manage e-mails.

Kimora Lee Simmons has a closet organizer who photographs all of the clothes in her room-size walk-in closet and arranges a digital database of the designer duds.

Paris Hilton has a dog nanny who takes care of her four tiny pooches when she's carousing cross-country.

And the most hilarious and possibly useless position (and title) in the world:
Freelance eyelash specialist. I kid you not.

If you want to roll your eyes a bit more then go here for more absurdity.

So, I'm curious. If you suddenly came into a ton of money what would be your biggest indulgence? Besides buying up Barnes and Nobles, that is. No "shoe assistants" for me (JLo reportedly has someone whose only responsibility is to put on and tie her shoes) but I'd definitely splurge on a cleaning and laundry service. And maybe regular mani-pedis. And tons of books. Tons and tons of books which I'd proceed to read from the nearest tropical beach paradise.

How bout that game?

2008-02-04T16:44:00.001-05:00

I say superbowl schmuper bowl. The puppy bowl is where is at! This vid is from last year but if you've never seen it beware! you may suffer from cuteness overload.