diet coke 12-pack: week of october 31, 2011

November 4, 2011 / lindsay / 2 Comments

OH MY GOSH, IS IT THE WEEKEND YET?!

Almost, friends! Almost. I hope you had an amazing Halloween and a productive first week of November. Start out your weekend with these little delights from the Interwebs.

Get down from there, cat!

THE LINKS!

These photographs of Halloween in Brooklyn are incredible.
And here are some fierce trick-or-treaters in Harlem. ADORBS.
Did you see any unicorns on Halloween? I found one!
Jon Acuff’s take on the terrifying reason we’re so busy makes me very sad.
This makes the English language even cooler.
A comedian is evidently suing Kim Kardashian over her divorce. Ha.
WHY DID I NOT KNOW ABOUT THESPIAN PEACOCK UNTIL THIS WEEK?
The music video for Kina Grannis’s “In Your Arms” is made completely out of jelly beans and stop motion photography. It took them two years to make, so you should take the three-ish minutes to watch it! (The song is also great.)
And here’s the behind the scenes video!
Light calligraphy? Nice!
Gala Darling never disappoints; this week she writes on how to be calm in a crazy world.
Luna Lovegood is arguably one of the best Harry Potter characters. Here’s how you can channel your inner Luna everyday!
10 Rules for Brilliant Women. Are you reading this? Are you a woman? BAM. You’re a brilliant woman. So read this. Number 10 is my favorite.

That’s all, folks! I’ll see you next week. Have a fun weekend! When it’s time to party, we will party hard!

diet coke 12-pack: week of october 24, 2011

October 28, 2011 / lindsay / 1 Comment

Happy Friday! I haven’t done one of these in a while. Have you missed them? I have! Pull up a chair and grab a snack — start your weekend off with some delightful Intertubes goodies.

Oh and hey! I have brown hair now! That’s fun.

THE LINKS!

Who doesn’t love a good proposal story? And on an airplane, no less? The video is veerrrrry cute!
Evidently pink doesn’t actually exist. Mind-blowing. Maybe THIS is Victoria’s Secret?
First, there was planking. Then, there was stocking and owling. And now, there’s TEBOWING. Okay. As a Nole fan, of course I giggle at this. But as Tebow’s sister in Christ blah blah blah guilt blah blah blah we’ll settle it in Heaven.
I signed up for NaNoWriMo this year! Anyone else doing this? Let’s share novels on December 1st!
Stumbled across these breathtaking photos on PhotoJoJo. Man, I wish I was a photographer.
And, more awesome photography of dancers.
A Tumblr dedicated to all the reasons to love being alive. This is great! (Also, kittens, obvs.)
No one is too smart to not worry about beauty. THIS. THIS THIS THIS.
Here’s a story about a project started by a girl named Helen I befriended in Wales four years ago. She and her husband are doing incredible things for the world and want you to be a part of it.
A gallery of incredible rainbows around the world. WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN?
Just discovered this blog (by a fellow cat-lover) and holy awesome! I love this post on finding your fabulous!
What to do when you fail.
From Forbes: How to Improve Your Writing.
Daily wisdom from revolutionaries.
Picasso drawing with light. Holy. Freaking. Crap.
Because Halloween is in a few days, here’s a pumpkin vampire kitty. (YOU’RE FREAKING WELCOME, INTERNET.)
And, in case you’re a slacker like me, here’s a list of easy Halloween costumes that are sure to please.

Alright, friends! That’s it! Have a safe and spooky Halloween! See you next week, THE FIRST DAY OF NANOWRIMO! Bah!

diet coke 12-pack: week of october 3, 2011

October 7, 2011 / lindsay / 1 Comment

Hey hey hey, diet coke junkies! Your weekend is about to start off with a sentimental bang, with a tribute to the fantastic Mr. Steve Jobs at the top of this week’s 12-pack. Enjoy!

THE LINKS!

Steve Jobs’ Stanford 2005 commencement speech has been going viral since the news of his death. It’s eerie, but peaceful.
Ten reasons to love Katy Perry (as if you didn’t already have ten of your own.)
Sorry I’m out of beer. What about a cat?
Best cover of a Nicki Minaj song ever!
A good article on the Occupy Wall Street movement.
Jon Acuff writes about the importance of disappointing the right people. You will disappoint people. That’s going to happen. There’s great freedom in realizing that. Just make sure when you have to disappoint someone, you disappoint the right people.
4 Principles to Survive Adulthood. THIS IS GREAT.
My Drunk Kitchen’s Hannah Hart wants you to show her where the noms at.
If you’ve ever wondered what my cats Romeo and Hamlet do all day (and, let’s be serious, who hasn’t?) here is your answer.
Mindy Kaling has a freaking Tumblr now, and it makes my life rule.

That does it, kids. Have a great weekend. See you soon!

❤ Lindsay

diet coke 12-pack: week of september 26, 2011

September 30, 2011 / lindsay / 2 Comments

Alright, kiddos! That wraps up another week of FBDC goodness. I hope you all have a lovely weekend — start it off right by consuming some delicious Internet goodies.

THE LINKS!

Hey! For those of you reading this in your Google reader or RSS feed or whatever, click on my actual blog! It got a bit of a face lift, courtesy of this lovely lady. You like? (Shameless. Sorry! It’s just so pretty!)
Anyone who has ever or will ever communicate with another human being needs to read this.
Dinner: A Love Story is the best idea I’ve seen in a while. When I have kids, I want to do life like this.
A very negative cat. HA!
Evidently Barbie does NOT love weddings.
BECAUSE IT’S SO GOOD, I’m posting the trailer to Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close again.
Another grown man writes about crying over Toy Story 3. My husband is vindicated through this article.
Lindsey and Lexie Kite of Beauty ReDefined speak out about their purpose.
Check out these breathtaking paintings of Emma Watson.
Jon Acuff writes about how we all just want to be found.
“The only reason sex sells is because we’re buying.”
Oh my gosh. A 29-year-old woman, deaf her whole life, hears her voice for the first time.
The Office’s Mindy Kaling breaks down all the female characters in movies. And nails it.

That’s all she wrote! Peace, love, and bullet-proof marshmallows,

Lindsay

diet coke 12-pack: week of august 29, 2011

September 2, 2011 / lindsay / 1 Comment

Hey friends! We are mere minutes away from the holiday weekend and I can’t wait! This weekend promises so many good things. Vacation, COLLEGE FOOTBALL (go Noles!) and general awesomeness. Start out your holiday weekend with these sweet links. Enjoy!

THE LINKS!

Remember Rebecca Black’s “Friday” video? Do you remember that awkward girl in pink who dances weirdly in the back of the car? SHE HAS HER OWN MUSIC VIDEO NOW.
Naturally, the first thing I did when I saw it was make fun of it, but then I realized she is an advocate for teen issues and then I felt like a poophead. She’s all right in my book.
A LOLworthy list of college football matchups, courtesy of the Onion.
An open letter to retainers. HA!
How Harry Potter should have ended. This is amazing! Neville’s part is my favorite.
Not sure where these people have been, I’ve been making post-it art forever. But it’s awesome!
Images from the Hubble Space Telescope create an animated video of the birth of stars. THIS. IS. NUTS.
Daddy has a penis? OMG. SUPER ADORABLE.
Teaser promo for American Reunion. I’m pretty stoked for this, actually…
In case you haven’t heard, JCPenney is in big trouble for a sweatshirt they were selling.
You know you compare yourself to others. Here’s the cure for a dissatisfied life.
Loose ligaments and hypermobile joints are really weird. Unless you’re playing the piano backwards, in which case, they are awesome.

Alright kiddos! That’s all she wrote. See you in a week! Xoxo.

diet coke 12-pack: week of august 22, 2011

August 26, 2011August 26, 2011 / lindsay / Leave a comment

Another week has come and is now making space for the weekend! Some of you may be hanging out with some crazy lady named Irene over the next couple of days. Stay safe, friends! Take it from a Floridian — hurricanes are no joke.

This week’s 12-pack is a bit thin, and for that I apologize. I’ve been feeling pretty rotten the past couple days and staring at a computer does not help. But, alas, what I lack in quantity I make up for in quality. These links are pretty swell. Drink up!

THE LINKS!

Breathtaking celebrity photos. I love these SO much, but does anyone else get creeped out by the one of Paris Hilton?
Regular women reenact fashion model poses in public. Ha! This is amazing!
100 Ways to be a Love Letter to the Universe.
Planking is out. Stocking is in.
I love being a twentysomething. Here are 7 things I can do without feeling guilty. It’s part of my life!
29 ways to stay creative. I love #5 and #25 especially.
Get out of there, cat!
Sex journalist Rachel Rabbit White tells the world why she married young. (Also, I was a year younger than her when I got married. Hmm.)
Why it’s important to love yourself. Typos/grammar snafus aside, a great reminder!
AHHHH! All of Cher Horowitz’s outfits in one video! You know I love Clueless! “Say Ambular… was that you going through my laundry?”

Alrighty! That’s it. Hope you guys have a fabulous weekend with minimal storm damage and maximum love. Xoxox.

diet coke 12-pack: week of august 15, 2011

August 19, 2011 / lindsay / Leave a comment

Happy Friday, loves! Hope you’ve had an incredible week. Mine’s been quite the rollercoaster, but I’m blessed as always. Hope you enjoy this week’s 12-pack!

THE LINKS!

Maru has a book coming out. OMG. NEED.
Stop motion photography makes a killer film!
The ultimate guide to Starbucks’ secret menu. WHAT.
Gap fail. Sigh.
Just what we need in America — a diet book for kids.
Top Ten Best Fictitious Teachers. Why aren’t they real? Ugh!
An article I wrote on my passion for student ministries. (Not really sure what the protocol is for having a link to something I wrote on my link list but, hey, it’s my blog, I DO WHAT I WANT!)
A fake pizza made out of all pizza-flavored things. Awesome? Yes. Healthy? No.
An incredible article on Christianity and modesty. When I was doing research for the book I wrote about sex, I interviewed numerous married Christian women who confessed that sexual intimacy with their husbands was a struggle. They’d been told all their lives that it was a sin to be sexy. And turning that “rule” off when in the bedroom with their husbands was, for some, impossible. Many felt guilty for “feeling sexual.” And I think that’s sad… The undertone of our definition of “modesty” is shame. Whether the words are ever said aloud or not, how we Christians talk about modesty makes many women feel insecure or shameful about their bodies. YES, YES, AND MORE YES.
Operation White Cake. Watch as Shawn surprises Colleen with her perfect big day as they go from boyfriend and girlfriend to husband and wife in one day!
A hilarious open letter to Hollister.
Love Fruit of the Loom’s new flawless campaign.
Advertising for the 21st Century Kid. My, how times have changed.
HelloGiggles offered up some gems this week. How I Learned to Stop Caring and ❤ Myself.
The 10-Best Street Art Works in Pictures.

Alright, kiddos. That’s all for now. Weekend hard. 🙂

diet coke 12-pack: week of august 8, 2011

August 12, 2011 / lindsay / 2 Comments

Happy Friday, Diet Coke addicts! Hope you’ve all had a fantastic and fulfilling week. And hey, even if you didn’t, it’s the weekend now. Time to boogie. Start off your weekend off right by chowing down on these delicious Internet snacks. Xoxox.

THE LINKS!

With a number of my favorite people leaving town and moving to bigger and better cities/opportunities, this was a great article to read on how to maintain those friendships.
A former ballerina speaks out on why little girls shouldn’t do ballet. As an ex-ballet dancer, it was a bit hard to read, but it didn’t tell me anything I didn’t already know from my own experience.
Porn & Pop Culture: Taking Our Power Back. YES!
I’ve been trying to be pretty disciplined in writing here everyday. It’s a great exercise for writers, or anyone who (like me) can’t help but get ideas out of their brains by any means necessary.
A great article about the greatest era of television ever!
Sneak peek of Pottermore. (Still waiting on my 2nd email!)
Wait. Is this for real? A vegan colony on Mars?
Wow. This is heavy in a Post Secret meets Dear Photograph kind of way.
Is Chick-Lit Emotional Porn? Well. If Twilight falls into that category, then I’d say the answer is pretty obvious.
One woman finally saying what she’s refused to tell her mother all these years. Heartwarming, especially for me as a daughter of a single mom.
The Journey of Grief. A father writes about a fatal diagnosis for his unborn child.
1 insult + 1,000 compliments = 1 insult. Story of my life.
Interview with a one-year-old. HILARIOUS!
Evidently some people don’t want to be wished Happy Birthday on Facebook. (I am not one of those people, by the way. Turning 26 on December 1st. Heads up.)
Portraits of animals shaking off water. So cute and weird looking!
A heartbroken widow simply requests healing in the form of a pie. “As I botched the cookie crust and struggled to spread the melted chocolate I thought, This is love. Making mistakes and making a mess. And extending the whole sticky mess as an offering.”

That’s all for this week. See you Tuesday! Much love!

diet coke 12-pack: week of august 1, 2011

August 5, 2011August 5, 2011 / lindsay / 2 Comments

Happy Friday, everyone! You know why Fridays are awesome? What’s that you say? Because they are the start of the weekend? No, sillies! Fridays are awesome because they come before Saturday, the only day a week I don’t need to wake up early, and so they’re the only day each week I, as an insomniac, can drink coffee worry-free!

Grab yourself a mug o’ joe and get comfy. Some incredible gems on the Internet await to be consumed by you. Enjoy!

THE LINKS!

The Ultimate Guide to Making Your Period Suck Less. Notice it says “suck less” and not “stop sucking.” Periods will suck forever.
I didn’t know the college freshman meme existed, but oh man, I am so excited it does.
My good friend Taylor won a guest post for The Beauty Department. This is huge!
The Civil Wars.
Man, just when I got my summer body squared away, I gotta start working on my winter body! Thanks, Zooey Deschanel!
An incredible video about Ron and Hermione’s love story. It made me cry. And speaking of love stories…
How to Live a Great Love Story for girls.
How to Live a Great Love Story for boys.
Saying, “just saying” after a jerky comment does not negate your jerkiness.
As if I needed any more websites to be addicted to.
This cat video almost made me pee my pants laughing. sNSFW so rock some headphones for this piece of Internet greatness.
Do you get POed when the baristas at Starbucks butcher the spelling of your name on your beverage? No worries, you’re not alone.
Rachel Hills knows her stuff. I follow her on Tumblr and her articles are always well written and poignant.
What to read now that you’ve finished The Hunger Games. YAY! I’ve been dying here!
ANIMALS TALKING IN ALL CAPS. I. Can’t. Handle. It.
A great article about why we need boring Christians.
Fellow bloggers, read this!

That’s all, friends. Have a blessed weekend — see you in just three short days! xoxo

diet coke 12-pack: week of july 25, 2011.

July 29, 2011 / lindsay / 2 Comments

Who’s ready to troll the Internet? Well, you’re here, so you’ve already got a head start, don’t you? And what better place to start than FBDC?

Here are some fun things I found on the webbernets this week. It’s not an extensive list, but quality over quantity y’all! Enjoy, and have a great weekend! I’ll see all you lovers on Tuesday!

THE LINKS!

This awesome feature from Toyota is going to make road trips even MORE fun! The technology is incredible!
Pearls Before Breakfast.
More information on Christian imagery in the Harry Potter series.
Britain bans Julia Roberts airbrushed make-up ad. HECK YES! Victory! Now if only America could get on this…
Another reason why Coors is garbage. Ugh. Coors = pee. Pink Coors = pink pee.
Vindication for my city!
Eric Case nails it.
My first inclination is to be SUPER excited about this! But, then I remember it’s McDonalds, and I feel as though there might be some sort of weird catch.
10 Really Easy Ways You Can Love Yourself More Today. She rules. She also got married today. Congrats, Gala!
Jon Acuff on fame. I always get so excited when kids are smarter than adults.
Why doesn’t anyone wanna adopt Kitler?!
Healthier Breakfast Flowchart. Because who doesn’t love breakfast or flowcharts?
Why You Need to Fail. So true.
How gnarly are these intricate false eyelashes?
Are you a poet? Let the world know it!

That’s all, folks!

fueled by diet coke

failing upward

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