10 Things Thursday

1. As I continue to navigate the "cutting cable" lifestyle, I'm always looking for MORE FREE TV so 24 Places to Watch Movies Online for Free was a welcome resource. No, you're not going to get the latest greatest movies, but hello??? It's FREE!
2. Lifehacker recently published a list of their staff's favorite pens, and I was THRILLED to learn that my favorite pen (Pilot G-2 0.7mm) made their list. Look ... pens are important dammit!!
3. I don't know why Instagram thinks this is a current design trend - we've had this sculpture just outside of Las Vegas for 2 years.
   
4. You guys!! You guys!! My favorite homegoods store (IKEA), and my favorite toy (LEGO), just announced a collaboration! This could be the best thing EVER!!!
5. Did you know that Walmart carries Mid-Century Modern furniture? Yeah ... who'd have thunk it, but it's true!
6. I normally have a "MEHHH" reaction to celebrity deaths. Kate Spade? Mehhhh ... unfortunate. Anthony Bourdain? YIKES! That one hit me kind of hard. With two celebrity suicides in one week, there has been much (mostly opinion) on the internet. I came across How to Live, According to Anthony Bourdain and it made me *swoon* It's a good read.
7. After learning of Anthony Bourdain's death by suicide, I wrote a stream of consciousness post about suicide. It's in my drafts - not sure it will ever get posted.
8. I always tell people that if it's free? You're not the customer, you are the product 

   

   (via xkcd)
9. Ohhhh IHob ... errrrr ... IHOP. You created such a serious controversy this week. Quite frankly, I think this was marketing GENIUS! What do you think of when you think of IHOP? Pancakes? Breakfast? Yeah ... now they are making you think of something else. 
10. Did you know there are fake phone numbers you can give out to men who you don't want bothering you? I sure didn't - and my preference would be to just ignore their requests -but here is the list.

10 Things Thursday

1. I love my new cookware. I didn't realize how "used up" my old set was until I started using the new stuff. Also? Ceramic non-stick is da bomb!!
2. When people you know - and who know you well enough to know your personal struggles - ask you, "How are you doing?" do you wonder if they really just want you to say "fine"? No? Just me??
3. Viceland is BY FAR my favorite channel. Shows that top my must watch list? Bong Appetit, Desus & Mero, F*CK That's Delicious, It's Suppertime, Slutever (just discovered this one this weekend), The Trixie & Katya Show, The Untitled Action Bronson Show, and Weediquette. Viceland isn't for everyone, but if you are open minded and tired of mind candy, it's FUN! And if you don't have the Viceland channel? You can watch their shows online FO FREE!
4. This week I learned that my Cox G1GABLAST internet has a data limit of 1 terabyte per month, and with streaming on 2 TVs, Cam gaming, and me working from home, we are part of the 2% who exceed that 1 terabyte data limit. I had to upgrade to unlimited data at a cost of $169.99/month. Thank goodness my internet is reimbursed at 100% by my employer.
5. I stole this from Emmy at Right Turn without Signaling because ... hello?!?!
   
6. This week I decided it was important to learn my IKEA love language, because why not? According to the quiz, "Your IKEA love language is IVAR. You're not flashy or showy, but you're in it for the long haul. You show you care by remaining pretty flexible and you pride yourself on being able to get the job done, whatever that job may be." You can take the quiz HERE if you are so inclined.
7. Did you know there is an underwater photography contest? I didn't either, but there is, and the photos are pretty amazing!
8. Speaking of photography, I was visiting Sujomi's Project 365 blog yesterday. In her Monday post she mentioned that she had forgotten to bring her lunch to work. Reason number 29 I enjoy working from home - lunch cannot be forgotten!
9. I need these in my life ...
   
10. I've written about government assistance programs in the past, and from both sides. It was really easy to be critical before I became one of "those people" myself. 45's proposed changes to SNAP infuriate me. This idea of a USDA Foods Package is just ... well? To use 45's own favorite word? STUPID!! How will a Food Package be delivered if you're homeless? Or if you don't have a place to receive mail? Is everyone going to have to eat the same food? What if the Food Package is delivered to the wrong address? The questions go on and on. This just needs to go away ...