Friday, July 30, 2010

watch etv: i took the dc trapeze class!

All last summer I kept asking all of my followers if they wanted to try the trapeze class that's in the middle of DC... No one ever seemed to think I was serious.

I was. 100%. And I finally found someone to go with me while I was home for the weekend- My big sister.

In just two hours, they expected me to be able to hang upside down and and be caught by a guy 6 inches shorter than me..... What?!

Thursday, July 29, 2010

watch: titanic 2 trailer

Like I've always said- All great movies have to be ruined with a sequel.

Now: Titanic. Watch the trailer for Titanic II.



Okay, so it's by "The Asylum," which is apparently a company that mocks a lot of huge movies and their stuff goes straight to video. Examples: Snakes on a Train, Pirates of the Treasure Island, I Am Omega.... You get the idea.

Is it bad that I actually wanna watch this? I just want to see how bad it really is.

love,
elizabethany

the cutest wake-up ever

Sometimes I do these random posts just to make you smile. I needed a pick-me-up this morning, and these precious little wombats did it for me. Hopefully they will for you, too.









:) So freakin' cute. I think they're one of my new favorite animals. Who woulda thunk?!

love,
elizabethany

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

watch: what the facebook poke really means

It's the unanswered question on Facebook: What does poking someone mean?!

Well, it could mean a variety of things, but one thing's for sure- and that's the meaning of the SuperPoke.

Have fun with thie hilarious and interactive video explaining the unexplainable:



love,
elizabethany

watch: 81 year old high school sweethearts reunite

The Frisky just posted this, and normally I'd wait til I'm off the air to share it, but I can't. It's too good.

Ladies- It's probably NSFW unless you're in your own office and not planning on seeing anyone for a while. It's a tear jerker.

What happens when an 81 year old man wants to reunite with his high school sweetheart he hasn't seen in 62 years? He hops on a plane and luckily sits next to someone who can make a beautiful video out of it.



I LOVE IT! I wanna watch it again and again. He's so funny!

"She didn't age well."

Best. Line. Ever.

Real love does exist and you're never too old for it.. Nor should you ever give up.

love,
elizabethany

live chat! rwno episode 5

Phew. Back in the game, got my mind right, remembered that it's Wednesday! WHO'S ready for some Real World New Orleans chatting?!

You know the drill. Be here at quarter til the show, get ready for some behind the scenes info and possible cast surprise appearances! And plenty of polls!



You can even set an email reminder so you know exactly when we go live!

Talk to you tonight!

love,
elizabethany

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Whew boy! It's time to really get back into the swing of things! Ready... GO!

Woo! That's all for now! Stay tuned for more tomorrow!

love,
elizabethany

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

poll: would you like a bacon martini?

It's still very hard for me to comprehend this bacon fascination that has been going on for far too long.

Now restaurants EVERYWHERE are starting to offer bacon martinis, and they're being ordered table after table after table.

There's also a million different kinds of bacon cocktails! [Okay, not millions... but dozens, for sure!]


Here are the recipes for those of you who are intrigued:



Bacon Martini
  • 1/3 oz Vermouth
  • 3 oz Bacon infused Vodka


The Mexican Bacontini
  • 1/4 tsp Original Bacon Salt
  • 4 oz Hornitos Anejo tequila
  • 4 oz orange juice, fresh squeezed if possible
  • 1 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1 oz sweet and sour or Limeade


The Bacon Chocolatini
  • 2 oz vodka infused with candied bacon
  • 2 oz Godiva Chocolate Liquor
  • Splash of cream

None of that sounds any sort of appetizing to me, but I gotta know something:



If you ever get a chance to try one, please tell me if you enjoy it!

love,
elizabethany

watch: bison attack

This is absolutely the most frightening video you will see all week, maybe even all month. [Excluding the Saw 3D trailer, of course]

It will also teach you a valuable life lesson: Don't play with bison.



"They told me to stay 100 feet away, but we were about 30 feet..."

....... I don't even feel bad for this dumb lady. Idiot, idiot lady.

love,
elizabethany

nifty?: body part helmets

Are you a motorcycle rider? Is your boo? Are you a badass? Maybe a porn star? Yes to any of those questions means you probably want to check out these goodies.

Butt and boob helmets.


They're from Russia apparently, but who cares?! This is another thing to bring to the US to help us stop being so prude!! Right?!

....I'm not going to lie... I think they're a little ridiculous. Either way- anyone who has them will be the topic of a lot of people's conversations.

love,
elizabethany

watch: she runs one take music video

I forget where I've heard this song. There must have been a movie or I included it on my Tunes on Tuesday or something. Anyway, it's Tim Halperin's "She Runs."

That's not really what matters.

His music video is a one-take video with changing scenes and everything! It's... amazing. I like the direction music videos are going with their creativity.



SO GOOD, right?!

And just in case you wanna know how cool it is to make this all happen, there's a behind the scenes video:



Love. Lovelovelove.

love,
elizabethany

Thursday, July 22, 2010

watch: saw 3d trailer

OMG. On multiple accounts.

There is going to be ANOTHER installment of Saw.... And it's going to be in 3D.

There comes a time when movie series need to stop being made, and I still think that 3D is getting to be a bit much already, but I think this movie is going to be one big, long "holy s#!*."

Watch the trailer. It obviously doesn't have the effects, but even without the trailer, I'm sure you can imagine how crazy this is going to be.



Normally I can handle the Saw movies which I'm pretty proud of... But this one.... I think it's safe to say you can count me out.

love,
elizabethany

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

live chatting rwno episode 4!


Oh my goodness life is so hectic I nearly forgot that it was Wednesday!

It's time for ANOTHER live chat during a new episode of Real World New Orleans!

Last week Andrew from RWDC joined us again along with Preston and Ashlee from New Orleans! PLUS! We had more insider opinions from the guy behind @RealWorldMTV. It's always a surprise who will join us, but I feel good about tonight!

I'll see you 15 minutes before the show right here on love, e!



love,
elizabethany

tunes on tuesday 072010


It's after midnight, I know... You'll have to forgive me! I'm still givin' you all the hott new music, though!

Bruno Mars--> Just The Way You Are



I. Love. This. Song. Bruno Mars may take over the radio. Just sayin'.


Usher ft Pitbull--> DJ Got Us Fallin in Love



Radio peeps are goin NUTS over this song! I think it'll take some time to grow on me, even with as much as I love Usher. I don't know why... Just didn't hit me at the right time I guess.


Alexandra Amor--> Superstar



I may or may not be biased because she's following me on Twitter and did a HUGE campaign for me tonight so I love her for that, but I'm diggin' this song too! It's super pop, almost like 90s pop. Hearts.


David Archuleta--> Something About Love



I'm over him. I've moved onto cuter things like Justin Bieber. It's nothing special. Meh.


James Kenney--> My Girlfriend



A better singer could have made this song better, if you ask me. It's time for no talented robots to take a bow and peace out, not come onto the scene.


Kid Cudi ft. Kanye West--> Erase Me



Hmmm.. I'm not in love with this. Again with the robotic noise.


Travie McCoy--> Need You



This is totally catchy. I won't mind playing it on the radio over and over again if you really want me to.


Train--> If It's Love



Okay so this isn't brand new, but I don't think I ever posted it and it's my new favorite song. I blast it a lot. Train- Welcome back.


Kenny Chesney--> The Boys of Fall



Kenny songs about the Fall time?! Could this be a new theme?! Either way- it starts out talking about football. I love it.


Josh Kelley--> Georgia Clay



He's Katherine Heigl's hubby and the bro of one of the Lady A guys, and his song is super sweet. Listen to the recorded version, you'll love it even more.


Danny Gokey--> I Will Not Say Goodbye



Ah. So emotional coming from him and with the video! Like everything he does- it's a really beautiful song.


Josh Gracin--> Covergirl



Two Idols in one post! WOOP! I'm biased. You know this. I love him. I love everything he does.


Reba--> Turn On Your Radio
She's ruling the Country world again! Nuff said.


That's all! Good stuff this week! Enjoy!

love,
elizabethany

on the racks: lilo does gq

Lindsay may have headed to jail today, but she's not completely disappearing. She's the next cover girl of GQ!



Alright, so it's the German GQ, but she's still on the cover and she looks HOTT. Talk about going to jail on a high note!




My favorite quote in the article is this one about how the game has changed since she first started:

"When I started working in the industry, I wanted to get to the very top, and I was painted as something completely different from what I really was. Nowadays in Hollywood, it is so much more about celebrities and gossip, which can distract many great actors from their actual ability. The public comes to know so much about these people that it gets superimposed upon on their work in movies."

It all goes back to giving people a little privacy and knowing them for their talent. I hate that it's all about personal lives and paparazzi now.

As crazy as you've become, stay strong, LiLo. We'll see you back on the good track in no time.... Hopefully.

love,
elizabethany

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

get ready for national dance day!


If you didn't know, July 31st is National Dance Day!! Exciting, right?! What's more exciting: The peeps from So You Think You Can Dance are trying to get flash mobs ACROSS THE NATION!

You know these are my favorite things ever. You know I've been trying to be a part of one for SO long.

Now's the chance to make it happen.

DC Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes-Norton already approved the idea to do it at Malcolm X Meridian Park with special guest Nigel Lythgoe! DC kids- BE THERE. Tape it. Send it to me. I credit you. We all smile.

BCS peeps! We have to make this happen! I don't know where yet, nor do I know the time, but I know if I get enough people to comment below and say they're down to make it happen, I'll start planning it tomorrow.

In the meantime- ALL of you can make sure you learn the special dance! Seriously... Tabitha and Napolean from SYTYCD made up a special, easy routine for everyone to do that day! AMAZING.



Mark your calendars, let me know if you're down, and learn the dance- because I'm not fakin'! I wanna make this happen! If you're not in the DMV OR the BCS, plan one for your area too! I'll help if needed. This is going to be epic.

love,
elizabethany

nifty?: naughty silly bandz

Ya know the new "craze" within teens-Silly Bandz? They're the pack of rubber band bracelets found on the counter at 7-11 or other convenience stores and they're shaped like anything and everything under the sun.

Now they're even getting a little X-rated with it.

Click here if you're a big kid and can look at such things.

Monday, July 19, 2010

meet the cast of k-town

A couple months ago we saw the casting call: They wanted Asian-Americans who acted like the kids from Jersey Shore.

Now we have the official cast, their pics, and some info about them! ...And they're nothing like the ones I imagined.



They're literally squinty eyed Jersey Shore kids. [Is that wrong of me to say? Oh well.]

The show has its own Twitter, but is not picked up by any network yet!!! What the heck!!? It's produced by Tyrese, but apparently no one is interested. Take a look at some pictures from taping:




And OF COURSE they found their version of The Situation. Meet Peter Le:





I know if I owned a network, I'd jump on this without hesitation. This will absolutely be my favorite show if it hits television. Can you imagine the epicness?!

Everyone follow them on Twitter now. Get the word out that this could be retardedly awesome and hopefully we'll be watching it in no time.

love,
elizabethany

PS: Peter- I'd holler.

watch: stinky the pet porcupine

You all know how much I love the idea of having a wild animal as a pet. [Hush if you're going to tell me how cruel it is. It's the idea that's freakin' awesome!]

Now someone officially turned a porcupine into a pet! Who woulda thunk?!



I love how all the quills are gone from his butt because he sits on it! Presh.

Whyyy can't I have a Neverland Ranch and have tons of wild animals as my friends?! Slutty Cat wouldn't be so lonely, either.

love,
elizabethany

listen: 8 questions and more with fefe dobson

Challenge 5 [woah... Can't believe we're at the end already!] for MTV TJ was to interview a celebrity of their choosing and report on the interview.

I got FeFe Dobson!

You may remember her from back in 2003 or so with songs like "Take Me Away" and "Bye Bye Boyfriend," but she's back now and seemingly stronger than ever!

I'm totally diggin' her latest song "Ghost!" It's all about getting back at your boyfriend after he cheats on you. Think "Before He Cheats," but a bit less Country and a little more Rock N Pop.

Check out the bad ass video:



She looks hott, her sound is definitely worth some time on the radio, and as much as you want to say it: Don't compare her to Rihanna. She's a girl of her own breed.

I'm really excited about her return! Though she's been doing her fair share of writing and recording, I think she could be releasing some serious hits again in the next couple months.

All that being said, I decided to stick with my usual style of interviewing people. Ask a couple of the music-related questions, then hit the "8 Easy Questions with Elizabethany" segment to get to know more about who Fefe is and what she likes.




She seems cool and definitely seems to be working hard/non-stop! 10 minutes went by so quickly! I had so much more I wanted to ask, but a busy girl's gotta get on her way!

Let's hope I'll be interviewing her again in New York someday... in person! ;)

love,
elizabethany

nifty: the instant dishwasher

This is the best legit invention I've seen all year.

I always give you fun, silly, random things that are absolutely amazing, but this is something that should definitely be in every one bedroom apartment in America.

It's the Instant Dishwasher by Bosch.



It super tiny, sits right on your counter by your sink, and washes a few dishes instantly. All ya do is lower a couple plates, a cup, and utensils into the little slot and let the magic take over.



It runs under your counter and basically looks like a bigger Wii console placed in your counter-top. As far as I can tell, there's not a whole lot of maintenance you'd need to do.

Seriously, how great would this be in a one bedroom apartment?! Even for two people! It would take care of any "Ughhh I'll do it later" statements. It's a piece of cake!

No idea how much it'll cost, but you can bet your bottom dollar it'll be worth every penny.

love,
elizabethany

watch: cover of bulletproof

This is amazing. The first time I was iffy, now I've played it a good 5-7 times in a row.

It's a cover of La Roux's "Bulletproof" and it needs to be recorded on hitting the airwaves PRONTO. Don't judge a book by its cover.



Love. I'm stealing the audio and adding it to my iTunes. Yeah, I said it. Stealing. Don't call da popo's.

love,
elizabethany

Friday, July 16, 2010

listen: the first real world new orleans podcast! with ashlee!

YAY! I'm so excited! I've been working on getting these podcasts going with the peeps from Real World New Orleans, and it's all finally underway!

To kick off this new series, Ashlee joined me to talk about first impressions, who her "brother" figure in the house was, who she thought was attractive, and who she didn't think she'd like.

I am really pumped about this! She was so fun! It's definitely worth a listen and download. [And a FREE subscribe, duh!]




I do have someone lined up for the next one, so stay tuned! YAY!

love,
elizabethany

watch: the flawless escape show

I had every intention of getting this up 24 hours ago, but in case you forgot- All of my pieces of technology pretty much hate me.

Better late than never, yeah?

The show was absolutely INCREDIBLE last night. Over 150 people showed up, and that doesn't include the people we had to turn away because we were over capacity. DJ Get Low AND Flawless Escape put on an amazing show, and the BCS came out to support.

I could not have been a happier girl.




It's not the best video I've ever put together, but it'll do. You can see how awesome it was, and you can always watch the whole show on my Ustream.

Thanks again to EVERYONE. LOVE you!

love,
elizabethany

Thursday, July 15, 2010

reason to smile: these baby animals are precious, weird, and awesome

It's time for a completely random post. Its should make you smile. Check out these bebes... [that word is pronounced beh-behz, of course.]

Hispaniotan Solenodon



Porcupine


Pygmy!



One of my fave animals!! Capybara!



Sloth!



Platypus :)



Pangolin



The cutest thing you'll ever see?! Probably. Hippo!!!



Aardvark! How cool, right?!


That is all.

love,
elizabethany

mtv tj challenge 4! how to help!

I'm still on a bit of a high from last night's success with the Real World New Orleans chat and the Flawless Escape show, but it's time to focus on the next challenge: Getting celebs to follow me, retweet me, and support #EB4MTVTJ.

Before I tell you how you can help, I want to pick a couple people to really focus on and harass for the next few days... That way we're not all over the place. These are my faves on Twitter or people I have a connection with.... And how I think I can reel them in.

  1. @KrisAllen. We both have that fantastic crooked mouth thing going on! I also LOVE American Idol [duh] and love him! We shall send my Twitpic to him as much as possible and remind him of the beauty we would create if we were lovers friends.
  2. @iJustine. She was one of the people who inspired me to create this blog and my videos, she knows my online Florida BF and she's the Mac version of me, or I'm the PC version of her... whichever you look at it. [eBethany/iJustine]
  3. @LaVarArrington. I want a Redskin follower... Bad. He was my first ever jersey, and the reason I LOVED going to the games. He may have become a traitor, but he's back in Washington again!
  4. @TheEllenShow. I'm sure everyone's going to try and get her, but there's no way anyone's a bigger fan of hers than mine. I'm going to prove it. I'll have the most epic of all epic videos up later tonight. In the meantime- keep tweeting her.
  5. @LaurenConrad. I genuinely think she'll be the hardest to get, but I love her. I have to try. I model my look and attitude after her. She's one of my realistic idols. She doesn't follow many people, but she's gotta follow me!
This is all I'm going to say for now. I don't want to be all over the place, I want to stay focused... And these people represent many sides of me.

If you have any other suggestions, send em my way. Tomorrow I may add or delete some of this list... so stay tuned!

Thanks in advance! Your help means the world to me.

love,
elizabethany

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

live chatting rwno episode 3!

Last week we had Andrew from RWDC join us again and even Preston from New Orleans stopped in for a bit!

There's no telling who will stop by tonight, but make sure you're there for all the action! There's no better way to watch Real World than with your #RWguru, the biggest fans and some insiders!

Starts 15 minutes before the show, as usual!



Can't wait to chat with ya and take some more polls!

love,
elizabethany

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With all the craziness of the challenges going on, this is the best thing for me to do right now. It guarantees you stuff to look at all day long! Enjoy the procrastination!

That was a damn good Hangover.

love,
elizabethany