Wednesday, March 19, 2008
links: misc, beauty, shopping, art
What practical uses, besides roadside service, have you used your AAA membership for? at Ask Metafilter
20 Questions For Women Who Aren't Us, hee hee hee, at The Park Bench
I just had my eyebrows waxed for the first time ever last week. How long should I wait before I get them waxed again? Also, what kind of maintenance should I be doing in between? at Ask Metafilter
Favorite paper airplanes (and other flying diversions)?
Where can I take a vacation for epic stargazing? at Ask Metafilter, I have long wanted to visit a Dark Sky Preserve just to stargaze.
How I Conquered My Cystic Acne, In (Just!) 17 Painful Steps at Jezebel. Yikes, skincare.
The Slot Car Wall Sculpture by Pete Nidzgorski at Swiss Miss
I'm looking for some funny and smart fiction books, along the lines of "A Confederacy of Dunces" and "Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal." at Ask Metafilter
I'd like suggestions for interesting activies/missions that can be done in, say, less than 3 hours. I'd like to fill my time with non-boring experiences... the kinds that stories are made of. at Ask Metafilter
Grass vase at Charles & Marie
When I jog, my heart rate goes to 195 beats per minute. Is that bad? at Ask Metafilter
What is that thrift store smell? at Ask Metafilter
"Tumi Ishi" wooden blocks at Happy Mundane
English Grammar: "There is" vs. "There are". There is a banana. There are two oranges. There (is / are) a banana and an orange? at Ask Metafilter
What stock banter lines do you keep in your back pocket? at Ask Metafilter
Recommend a replacement for the Think In Ink, Inc. notebook? at Cool Tools
Michel de Broin’s Mirror Sculpture: Strange, Very Sci-Fi Chic! at Neatorama
Ryan Molenkamp’s 17 Place from The Stranger's Currenly Hanging
Myoung Ho Lee's Tree #2 at Swiss Miss
What do you look at/notice, as you wander through the world, that I probably ignore? at Ask Metafilter
Help me find a bridesmaid dress that doesn't suck! at Ask Metafilter, this is fun if you like shopping for somebody else. I have to recommend everybody to look for a dress that will cover a standard (ie comfortable and flattering) bra.
the Waiter Rant book! You can pre-order at Amazon.
the Beauty Brains book! is up for pre-order
Flexible hangers holds difficult to hang clothes at Popgadget
36 days of New York Sky at Swiss Miss
What is this cute little succulent and where can I get one? at Ask Metafilter
How much weight could a healthy adult gain in one indulgent weekend of overeating? at Ask Metafilter
20 Questions For Women Who Aren't Us, hee hee hee, at The Park Bench
I just had my eyebrows waxed for the first time ever last week. How long should I wait before I get them waxed again? Also, what kind of maintenance should I be doing in between? at Ask Metafilter
Favorite paper airplanes (and other flying diversions)?
Where can I take a vacation for epic stargazing? at Ask Metafilter, I have long wanted to visit a Dark Sky Preserve just to stargaze.
How I Conquered My Cystic Acne, In (Just!) 17 Painful Steps at Jezebel. Yikes, skincare.
The Slot Car Wall Sculpture by Pete Nidzgorski at Swiss Miss
I'm looking for some funny and smart fiction books, along the lines of "A Confederacy of Dunces" and "Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal." at Ask Metafilter
I'd like suggestions for interesting activies/missions that can be done in, say, less than 3 hours. I'd like to fill my time with non-boring experiences... the kinds that stories are made of. at Ask Metafilter
Grass vase at Charles & Marie
When I jog, my heart rate goes to 195 beats per minute. Is that bad? at Ask Metafilter
What is that thrift store smell? at Ask Metafilter
"Tumi Ishi" wooden blocks at Happy Mundane
English Grammar: "There is" vs. "There are". There is a banana. There are two oranges. There (is / are) a banana and an orange? at Ask Metafilter
What stock banter lines do you keep in your back pocket? at Ask Metafilter
Recommend a replacement for the Think In Ink, Inc. notebook? at Cool Tools
Michel de Broin’s Mirror Sculpture: Strange, Very Sci-Fi Chic! at Neatorama
Ryan Molenkamp’s 17 Place from The Stranger's Currenly Hanging
Myoung Ho Lee's Tree #2 at Swiss Miss
What do you look at/notice, as you wander through the world, that I probably ignore? at Ask Metafilter
Help me find a bridesmaid dress that doesn't suck! at Ask Metafilter, this is fun if you like shopping for somebody else. I have to recommend everybody to look for a dress that will cover a standard (ie comfortable and flattering) bra.
the Waiter Rant book! You can pre-order at Amazon.
the Beauty Brains book! is up for pre-order
Flexible hangers holds difficult to hang clothes at Popgadget
36 days of New York Sky at Swiss Miss
What is this cute little succulent and where can I get one? at Ask Metafilter
How much weight could a healthy adult gain in one indulgent weekend of overeating? at Ask Metafilter
I don't know why you posted the link about AAA, but have you ever considered http://www.betterworldclub.com? Considering AAA's reputation for lobbying against the Clean Air Act and other indiscretions, I find it to be a better alternative. We made the switch and love it.
Comment by Miss-E — March 19, 2008 @ 12:39 pm
I use AAA for triptik's. Haven't used the discounts yet. Got it in case we take a road trip this year and we will be. Yay!
Comment by Sarah — March 19, 2008 @ 1:31 pm
Miss-E - I have never heard of the Better World Club, thanks for letting me know about them. I'm fascinated by the Bicycle Roadside Assistance.
Comment by megan — March 19, 2008 @ 1:31 pm
WHen I have spaghetti strap shirts that I need to hang. I take dry cleaner pants hangers (the ones with the card board tube) and pull the tube off and then bend the wire arms up to make a W. These are the only wire hangers I use.
Comment by courtney — March 19, 2008 @ 2:29 pm
Megan, thanks for saving me from hours of boredom with this list. Also, the cystic acne article reminded me that I might as well wash my face.
Comment by jennie — March 19, 2008 @ 6:49 pm