October 2011
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sotheresthat asked: Good (?) news, Joy! The Daily Mail is now reporting the mark on Kate's skull to be a scar, not extensions. Seems to be all her hair after all.
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Conversations with Relatives
Cousin: Great news! We’re pregnant!
Joy: Again? You already have four of them!
Cousin: Yes, again.
Joy: On purpose?
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Lady Blogging
Because I have an IUD (ladies, despite everything I’m about to write in this post, you want one, trust), it’s really rare that shark week ever airs on my particular station. But when it does, it’s essentially this non-stop shark attack. Remember that SNL sketch about Annual? It’s like that. Only maybe a little worse.
This essentially meant that I spent my evening fighting...
Anonymous asked: joy, you haven't really been commenting on this season of downton. what're your thoughts?!
“Like, I hired a guy who’s head of sales and marketing to launch my company into...”
– Today the New York Times explains how sarcasm works
This Week in Facebook Statuses from High School...
On the health care system:
I fn ate doctors and hospitals ehspecially when there givn u the run around
On patriotism:
Why is it an american gets fired for wearing an american flag? o yeah dems are in the office God bless our soldiers
On automated phone systems:
And no my index funger is not ment to hit 1 for english its meant to sqeeze the trigger
On film (?):
If u watch the tillman...
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Emails with Coworkers
Joy: I’m sorry I’ve been a heinous bitch today.
London Coworker: It’s fine, I was also a heinous bitch!
Joy: But I was the more heinous of the bitches in question
London Coworker: Not true, I was really the personification of heinousness.
Joy: Seriously, stop. I am, like, the dictionary’s definition of heinous bitch.
London Coworker: If we did a random sampling, I...
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Current Questions
How much money does Beyonce have in her checking account? At least $100,000, right?
Do you think Beyonce and Jay have joint checking accounts? Or does she have her own money and he has his own money and they don’t talk about it? Or maybe they have their own accounts but have one together just to demonstrate their mutual respect?
Why is it that when you reach a certain income bracket you...
Today is E's Birthday!
Here are some great things about being friends with E:
She gifts amazing jewelry!
If you’re going on a date, she’s totally happy to review and provide real feedback on the 7,000 outfit choices you text to her.
She’s endlessly supportive of everything you do.
She’ll happily discuss Season Two of Downton Abbey
She’s supportive, but she’ll always tell you...
On Dreams
Last night I had a dream that I was an overachieving high school student from Dillon, Texas.
And who was my next door neighbor? Tim Riggings. Obvs.
On the day I was packing up my volvo (that’s right, a volvo) to head for my elitist East Coast university, Tim Riggins and I had the following exchange:
Tim Riggins: Good luck, College Girl
Joy: HI TIM RIGGINS
Tim Riggins: Make sure you...
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WatchFunniest Video of the Day: Boys II Men make ringtones
Best line: “It’s your Momma. You should pick up, she pushed you out her ladyparts…”
Occupy My Heart: 10 Lines to Help You Hook Up... →
1. I’m more of a retro protester — let’s have a love-in.
2. Let’s lower our dependence on foreign oil by showering together.
3. After we occupy, do you want to occu-PIE? I know a great bakery just around the corner.
4. Buying and selling debt securities may a high risk venture, but a venture into my heart is risk free.
5. Like Mitt Romney, I enjoy taking multiple positions.
6. The...
What Your New York Times Reading History Says... →
“Joy Engel, you are Culture Curious. You are culturally adventurous in all walks of life and love to explore different avenues of tastes and trends. Because your body is also important to you, you look for flavors that are unusual but still healthy and delicious, and you are constantly on the lookout for the next food trend. When all is said and done, you are a bit of an intellect with a...
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“I can’t believe you’re living with a boy we haven’t even met.”
– Caitlin from an out-of-context email about my dating life.
Anonymous asked: You're still amazing, and inspiring, and great. Just thought I would drop in again to remind you how awesome you are.
“To keep on her regime, [Michelle Obama] intentionally asks the staff to stock...”
– THIS WOMAN AND I ARE ARE SUPPOSED TO BE BEST FRIENDS.
Today, in Emails From Coworkers
“It’s such a pretty day, I just want to go home and play. And by ‘play’ I mean watch all my DVR’d tv for the past two weeks.”
“We should probably just build an underground place devoid of the internet and...”
– It’s been awhile since I’ve shared the best of my daily emails with certain people. So here’s a little bit of wisdom from Meg to make up for it.
megsokay asked: I tried to write something with an overtly feminist message on Hello Giggles this week and based on the comments, I don't think some women got it. What should I drink after work to deal with this frustration?
megwhat asked: So I purchased that poncho that you have and so I think from now on whenever we're together we should wear that and be like OH HEY WASPS FROM MAINE. Not a question, more of a general statement.
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Weather Vain: Portland, Maine - 58 and Rainy
ofakind:
What’s this? Another new feature? We were thinking that because not everyone lives in fall-y New York or sunny L.A.—we feel you: Claire grew up in Wilmington, DE, and I was raised in Peoria, IL—we should highlight places that get a lot less fashion love. So! Without further ado! A biweekly column covering what to wear in a given locale on that day. First up: A wet one in Portland,...
Anonymous asked: loving your fashion blogging. such cute fall outfits!
Anonymous asked: Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeey Buddy! Let me start by saying that being called Cinna? BEST MOMENT OF MY LIFE! So, thanks for that! :) Also, I'm stopping by the post office tomorrow to drop off your official fall package. Hope the start of the BEST SEASON EVER is off to a fantastic start! Hugs and Puppies!
