Making Changes

Hi all...

I had sort of abandoned this blog for a while, but I think I am ready to start it up again. I am in the process of giving it a make over and trying a few new things, so stay tuned. It's sort of a work in progress for now, kind of like my life in general at the moment. They say God doesn't give us more than we can handle. I try to remember that each day as I take this journey one day at a time. I think 2011 needs to be the year I change things, the year I do what is best for me, the year I take big risks no matter how scary, the year I won't be silenced.

Picket Fences- a poem

I had written this a few months ago...I think I shared it with a few Facebook friends, but wanted to add it to my blog to share with more people.

A story book world, the small town dream
Things are not always as they seem

Innocence is an easy thing to take away
We are all born with it, but it gets lost along the way

Beautiful, intelligent, a heart filled with sadness
Constantly being drowned by the madness

The road to success is not always easy
Life is filled with too many people and things which are sleazy

People seem to assume it’s a one sided story
Praising from what they know and giving glory

You may think that one person has it all
But who are you to really make that call?

In life so many are judged from a one sided stance
Never giving the past a true glance

A suburban dream she lights up the room each day
But few know the price she had to pay

Call her naïve, crazy and stupid
She’s been harmed by the hand she thought was cupid

No one to go to, no where to turn
She survived on her own a lesson learned

Years and years went by and no one understood
On the outside she had it all but on the inside she was no good

So today if someone who seems to have it all struts into your life
Think long and hard before picking up that judgmental knife

Matter it not education, money or the small town dream
Things are not always as they seem

So next time you think someone has it all
Make sure you take the time to stall

And remember…

Sometimes the worst things in life are surrounded by picket fences

Why are people praising Ashley Dupre??

Does anyone else find it disturbing that Ashley Dupre is becoming a mini celebrity for being a call girl?? How on earth does this woman deserve her own column at the New York Post?? I think she is a terrible example for young girls. We all make mistakes in life and deserve a second chance, but it seems that respected media outlets consider her talented enough to give expert advice. What qualifications does she have?? I think it's a sad world we live in when getting caught banging a politician for money gives someone the chance to get their songs played on the radio and more. I just saw an interview between her and Geraldo--he was asking for her opinion on popular topics. Who cares what she thinks? It's just frustrating to know that impressionable young girls are seeing the attention that this woman has gotten. Sorry just had to vent. Resume your regularly schedulded Sunday night activities.

Freaks, Geeks and more. My top five unconventional Hollywood hotties.

Hi blog friends. Sorry I have been neglecting my blog. Been very busy focused on more serious writing projects (boo serious!). One of my goals for 2010 is definitely to devote more time to my fun blog (what is the point of the internet existing if we can't write about useless junk? right?).

Anyway, today I am going to pay tribute to my favorite unconventional Hollywood hotties. Sure, every woman thinks men like Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise scream 'sex'. But there are tons of other actors out there portraying freaks, geeks and more. Even though they don't fit the conventional definition of sexy, they're still exciting many women around the globe.

My five favorite unconventional Hollywood hotties:

5. Michael Imperioli

Michael has a big nose, is kind of greasy looking and possibly needs his eyebrows waxed, but nonetheless, he turns me on. In The Sopranos he treated Adrianna like crap, but yet he continues to captivate me. The role made him sexy in a bad boy sort of way.





4. Kevin Spacey

Kevin has played an alien, a serial killer, a borderline pervert and many other not so appealing roles. However, there is something about the charm of his acting that keeps me coming back for more. He's almost so unsexy, that it makes him sexy. Kevin may play a lot of weirdos, but he's my weirdo. Go on with your bad self Kevin and keep picking obscure roles, the ladies will stay lined up no matter what.





3. Kevin James

He's a little dorky and a little pudgy in King of Queens and hit movies such as Mall Cop.

But Kevin's charm allows him to work his way into the hearts of women everywhere. Humor can go a long way and his humor makes him sexy. People can call me a chubby chaser for crushing on Kevin James and I'll gladly chase away. He's like a cute teddy bear.





2. Jamie Kennedy

Jamie Kennedy won my heart back in 1996 staring as Randy Meeks, the dorky, movie loving nerd in the hit movie Scream. If I were Sidney I would have left Billy Loomis in the dust and gone after Randy immediately, but I digress. His character's charm and green hush puppies immediately caught my eye and he has been one of my celebrity crushes ever since. They say that the geek never gets the girl, but in Jamie's case that's not true: he's now dating the extremely beautiful Jennifer Love-Hewitt. Nerds need love too ladies!



1. Hugh Laurie

Okay, okay...before you try to judge my crush on Mr. Laurie just hear me out. There are tons of women secretly in lust with "Dr. House" all around you. On the show, he may be sarcastic, commanding and sneaky, but in the end it's a huge turn on. There is something about a man who combines humor and brain power. Every week when Hugh stars as Doctor Gregory House, he solves difficult medical problems and makes women everywhere go into to cardiac arrest with his one of a kind personality. If Lisa Cuddy doesn't get with the program soon and hook up with House, I can find you a ton of women who would gladly take her place.

The Worst Fashion Trends of the 90s

Clueless came on TV the other day as I was flipping channels and I was remembering it being 1995 and me actually trying to copy some of the fashions from that movie and thinking “these clothes are awesome and will never be ugly”. Being as it is almost 2010, we now realize that like any other decade the 90s brought us some hideous trends. Let’s have a good laugh and walk down memory lane and pay tribute to some of the most hideous fashion trends of the 90s.

“A.C. Slater pants”

Okay, I am pretty sure the real name of these pants were Z. Cavaricci pants, but if you have ever seen even one episode of Saved by the Bell you know exactly what I am talking about when I refer to A.C. Slater pants. He wore them like no other in the 90s. Today Mario Lopez is a total hottie, but back in the day when he was A.C. Slater, he was always being outshined by Zack Morris due to these hideous pants. I fear the day that these pants will come back in style. Cringe.




Snap Bracelets / Slap Bracelets

Let’s give a big round of applause to the person who invented a steel bracelet with the intention of marketing it to children and teenagers. Don’t get me wrong, I had one at the time, but looking back, what a STUPID idea. Kids were going around left and right slapping their own wrists and the wrists of other kids with a piece of steel wrapped up in hideous neon fabric. These bring the word fashion victim to a whole new level, this trend caused some real life lawsuits.


Chunky sneakers

I remember having a pair of Wanted brand sneakers from Mandee’s. They were black and white and so chunky that they probably added three inches to my height. Back then, I thought I looked great, thinking back now I feel like I resembled Frankenstein in those things. Baby Spice had a big white pair, probably even higher than mine that she popularized on MTV. We can all blame her for making us think we looked good wearing them.


The “skater look”

Greasy hair, Vans sneakers, baggy pants and their boxers sticking out--in the 90s skaters were everywhere and at the time considered “hot”. I am glad the unwashed look is no longer in.

Pacifier necklaces

Why would someone who is not an infant walk around with a pacifier around their neck? Because it was the 90s and media told us that it was okay. And people didn’t forget to polish their look off by combing the pacifier with a baby doll dress. Okay, although the baby doll dresses seem pretty tacky today, I will admit that Reese Witherspoon looked hot when she wore one in Fear. Love that movie, Mark Walberg looks hot as sin in it.



Other what were we thinking items include:
Mini backpacks (both leather and stuffed animal shaped), scrunchies (the crazier the color, the better of course), flannel shirts galore, overalls on teenagers and adults, wearing military dog tags as jewelry simply because you could, jelly shoes, fanny packs and wearing Adidas zip off pants when you weren’t working out.

I can’t remember EVERY hideous item by myself. Am I missing your favorite ugly 90s trend? Leave a comment and fill me in.

Four Hot Handbags this Fall

Okay, so maybe I already have more handbags than a department store. And maybe I am on such a tight fashion budget that it’s cheating on my bag ban to even have a fantasy about a bag. But nonetheless, I can’t help admiring hot bags when I see them. So for all you non broke as a joke people out there here are four hot designer bags to take a look at this fall.


Coach Parker Hobo in Silver/Black
Retail Price: $358
Available at: Coach, Macy’s

“Hello, lover.” Those are the words I uttered to this bag when I was in Macy’s yesterday looking for my father’s birthday gift and ‘somehow’ wound up in the purse department. If you know anything about the Coach Parker collection, you know that the leather is oh so smooshy and to die for. Now this great new shape and awesome handle makes it even better. Can’t afford this bad boy? Wait a few months, eventually most great Coach bags wind
up in the outlets for half the price.


Tano Lady Raga in Elephant
Retail Price: $279
Available at: Musthavebag.com

If you know me at all, you know that I support Tano a really cool indie designer bag maker that isn’t carried in too many places. This hot new hobo in Tano’s new bella leather is just amazing. The elephant color makes a great neutral and is a good alternative to the typical black or tan. Check out musthavebag.com for all of the other available colors. I have shopped with them many times, they are the ultimate Tano retailer and have the best customer service I have ever experienced.



Linea Pelle Dylan Large Speedy in Purple
Retail Price: $425
Available at: Lunaboston.com

Purple is a great color for this season. This hip and hot Linea Pelle bag is supple and fabulous. Add flair instantly to any dull outfit with this hot bag. Don’t forget to check grechencodes.com before ordering a Linea Pelle off the internet. You wouldn’t want to miss out on any current discounts floating around cyber space.





Treesje Avalon Mini Satchel in Wine
Retail Price: $545
Available at: Lunaboston.com, Bloomingdale’s

Treesje, a popular designer among the young Hollywood crowd continues to please. The wine Avalon mini has classic style and makes a great work bag. If you’re someone who doesn’t buy bags often and likes to keep a designer bag for years, the Avalon is a good bet as it has a timeless and professional look.

My Top 5 Favorite Horror Movies

This is my first of probably many Halloween related posts since I just love Halloween so much. (Speaking of which, I am having so much trouble thinking of a really good costume this year--ugh!) But anyway, enjoy this list of my top five favorite horror movies.

5. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

I’ve always just been a big Freddy fan. He’s one of my favorite psycho paths. (hmmm is it normal to have favorite psycho paths? LOL) Anyhow, Nightmare on Elm Street is really creative with the whole “dream” aspect of the movie and I think that is what makes it stand out from some of the other slasher flicks. It’s a great film that really does stand the test of time. It’s also written and directed by Wes Craven, who is one of my favorites so another plus. Not to mention the fact that last year I dressed up as the female version of Freddy. And of course who can forget the classic chant…one, two Freddy’s coming for you!

4. The Ring (2002)

I don’t know what it is about this movie, but when I saw it in the theater, I left shaking. I love leaving a movie theater shaking because it means I was really and truly scared. (which is very hard to do, I can watch certain horror movies and never flinch) I like the fact that the movie was sort of a horror and a thriller in one. I think it’s great when a movie has a smart plot, but can still scare you. I hate movies that are total blood and guts and the script just makes no sense. To this day, I do not like to watch The Ring alone in a dark house.

3. Saw (2004)

So yes, for anyone who has seen Saw, you already know that this movie is a lot of blood and guts. However, I will take blood and guts if they truly make the plot better and in this case it totally does. As a writer, I just think this script is beyond brilliant. I mean seriously people, is there anyone out there who can tell me that when you saw this in the theater that your jaw was not on the floor at the end? I never have seen such a brilliant twist before in a movie. I was scared for the rest of the night, I think this movie is phenomenal. Not to mention I was extra scared of that little puppet thing that rides the bike (eeww puppets--I have always been afraid of puppets/dolls…definitely hate the movie Puppet Master). The only thing that makes me sad about Saw is how poor some of the sequels are becoming. I wish Hollywood would learn to let a good thing just be.

2. Halloween (1978)

Halloween gives slasher flicks a good name. Halloween is chilling and original. One of my favorite things has always been how Michael Myers walks: so slow and so confident. I feel as if they have sped up his pace in some of the newer re-makes and such and I’m not liking it. I think John Carpenter is a pure genius to be able to turn a low budget film into something that is still a leading scary movie over 30 years later. And of course Jamie Lee Curtis is always another plus to any movie for me as she is my favorite scream queen. Halloween can only be defined as near perfect and classic.

1. Psycho (1960)

If you know me at all it should be of no surprise to you that my favorite horror movie is none other than Psycho created by my favorite director Alfred Hitchcock. This movie was ahead of it’s time, had amazing cinematography and it was utterly and truly scary with out being disgusting. I think there is a lot to be said for subtlety when it comes to horror movies. I think a lot of modern films over do it and a lot of their gore is not necessary. A truly creepy story always wins over countless blood shed with plot holes. I always wish I could go back in time and be able to see this movie for the first time in 1960. If our desensitized society can still appreciate the level of fear this movie creates today, I can only imagine how scared someone must have felt seeing it back then. I don’t think anyone will ever create a horror movie as perfect as this one. I was DEVASTATED when they decided to re-make this movie in 1998. I have never seen the re-make and I refuse to. I was devastated that they re-made it period and even more upset that Gus Van Sant was the one behind it, being as Gus Van Sant is actually a really talented director. (but sorry Gus, NO ONE should ever take on Hitchcock, NO ONE). And let’s not forget to give some props to the actors in this movie. Janet Leigh and Anthony Perkins were with out a doubt the only people for these roles.