Why Can't I Microwave My Pants, and Other Inquiries: An Epic Quiz

Hello fellow friends, family, businesspeople, and kind strangers! You all are the cream of the crop.  For all of those who have been loyally reading my blog, or even it it is your first time perusing my weird musings, I want to say thank you! I hope you enjoy my every rant and/or bizarre photo.

Something which I am very fond of is making quizzes.  High school friends can attest; instead of learning, I used to write quizzes on the back of my homework assignments for teachers to answer.  This is the exact reason that math is beyond me. What even is math? So for your reading pleasure, I have concocted a special questionnaire  on which to waste time. Think of it as a fun summer challenge!  Grab your pencils, because the quiz is about to begin! And also, note that the questions get more difficult as time progresses. :) The first part is essay, followed by a multiple choice portion.

Question 1:
But actually, why can't I microwave/ cook my jeans in the oven?

Backstory: The washers and dryers in my apartment are the WORST.  I've have actually had a friend tell me she thinks our laundry room is run by Satan.  (Which is 100% accurate, and maybe I should spray some holy water down there).  So of course I get just a teensy bit indignant when I take the time to actually do laundry- instead of trashily buying underwear from CVS to prolong the misery- and find that all of my clothes are still wet. That is an entire $1.50 down the drain, and a night's worth of drying my pants with a blow-dryer.  Ain't nobody got time for that! So I casually suggested to my beautiful roommate Kelly that I could put my pants in the microwave to save time and energy, and she kind of gave me one of those slow blinks.  The kind that makes you seriously question your intelligence.  I guess I understand the danger with zippers and all but assuming there were no zippers, what would be the downfall? She argues my pants would simply be steamed, but I do not see the problem here. And, what about the oven? What if I just put pants in there for five minutes, just five.  Would that really cause much damage?  I am desperate to find out, for the sake of ameliorating the qualm of clammy pants from here on out.

Question 2:
Speaking of microwaves, why is it that if you press the one minute button twice, it's two minutes, but you press the 60-second button twice, and it is 120 seconds aka ... oh.  I answered my own question.  Excellent. Moving right along...

Question 3:
Why do I always think I look tan, until I compare myself to any other individual?

I honestly do not believe there is someone fairer in complexion than is me.  Do I have some other vision problem that makes me think I look darker than I obviously am? There are days when I am so excited about my assumedly bronzed appearance, and then one person puts their arm up against me, and the sad pale reality ensues.

Question 4:
HOW on earth did this happen?

yeah. explain that, science.

Question 5:
I have asked this once, and I will ask it again.

"Should've known, you was trouble/ from the first kiss; had your eyes wide open/ why were they open?"

Bruno Mars.
How did you know her eyes were open unless your eyes were open? It does not compute.

And on that note,

"You don't know you're beautiful/ that's what makes you beautiful"

One Direction, if you tell her she's beautiful, she would then know. ... Does that make her no longer beautiful? It seems to me that this is counter-productive.

Question 6:
Who's Dewey?

If you didn't watch Arthur as a child, I feel bad for you a little bit.

Question 7:
If one train is going north at 7 mph and the other train is going south at 10 mph, when will they almost run into each other, but choose not to because conductors have eyes and can just stop the trains and get out and just share a pot of coffee together?
A. Rainbows
B. your mom
C. 15
D. nothing rhymes with orange.

Question 8:
Neighbor is to cat as triangle is to...
A. yellow polka dot bikini
b. your mom
c. cat
d. 3.14meow

Question 9:
Do you ever feel...
A. like a plastic bag
B. your mom
c. like dancing
d. like the weight of the world is on your shoulders

Question 10:
What is the meaning of life?
A. money
b. your mom
c. I've been turned into a cow; can I go home?
d. Jesus H. Christ.


The best part is, if you answer all of these questions, I will compile your answers, and tell you what color your aura is! (This quiz is better than buzzfeed)
So please! comment away with your answers!

Disney Wedding Inspiration! (Villain Edition)

If you know me, you know I am very fond of weddings. Having spent a wonderful semester interning for a wedding DIY video service (called Weddingmix, look it up if you or a loved one are getting married!), I have taken in quite an influx of pictures and inspiration related to that one special day. The wedding industry in one which thrives off of the sharing of ideas spanning from blog to blog to online forum to app and back to blog again. A detail I found very common among the different blogs I researched was the creation of boards surrounding a central theme. Some arrangements were as simple as the color mint, while others portrayed complexities like "rustic-vintage-DIY-elegant-barn wedding."Another crowd favorite was to take the magic of Disney and juice it into a wedding extravaganza. Seriously, who doesn't love a Disney Princess Wedding? I however, feel that a very important population of Disney characters have been overlooked in the wedding industry: the villains.  These powerful figures are just as magical, and more often than not, have a bigger flair for the dramatic. I think every bride wants her wedding to have that special evil touch. To prove my point, I've compiled a list of fabulous wedding dresses, inspired by those founders of atrocity beloved since childhood. These dresses can transform a blushing bride into the wicked devil-woman she truly is.  Now who wants to raise their glass to that?

1.  Cruella DeVille

The greatest thing about this wedding dress is the black splotches. They are reminiscent of that time when Cruella wanted to skin not one, not one hundred, but one hundred and one dalmatians for that beautiful fur coat of hers. She might not have gotten away with it, but this bride certainly did! If 101 dead puppies doesn't scream eternal love, I don't know what does. Any bride can capture the sexy-scary look with this asymmetrical ball gown, because if she doesn't scare you... no evil thing will.  

2. Lady Tremaine 

I had to search long and hard to find a wedding dress worth enough to convey the modest beauty of this wretched she-thing.  Lady Tremaine is known for her cold, upright, exterior, but this puffy-sleeved high collared gown might just melt her heart. Deliciously expensive, the gown is reserved solely for the upper class. A classic 80's number like the one above is the perfect way to say "clean the mansion" with authority. There's no way in hell Cinderella is getting into this wedding. She's far too basic to appreciate the elegance, fairy god-mother or not. 

3. Queen of Hearts

If the Queen of Hearts is one thing, it's scrappy.  While initially appearing sweet and innocent, there is a fiery devil lurking just beneath the surface.  She will yell and fight until she gets what she wants. And by the looks of this scandalous pink wedding gown, someone else screamed and hollered until she got her way as well. The heart-shaped bodice sweetly point to true love alive on a wedding day, and sexy cut-outs are a great reminder of who is in charge. This bride knows she's queen; the piles of ruffles and hearts are just the icing atop a very glamorous cake. While it is risky to wear a colored wedding dress, she has a whole bridal party to defend her choices.  Any contenders will be beheaded.  

4. The Shadow-Man

The Princess and the Frog villain can mesmerize anybody with his voodoo magic, but none is as spellbinding as this hatted wedding look.  The fabric choices at play are confusing enough to charm the pants off all of the wedding guests.  A top hat is adds a touch of whimsy, but is also powerfully bewitching on its own.  Every man should be afraid of a bride's enchanting beauty, and this structured dress and hat do just that.  The only frogs this lady will be kissing are the sexy kind. (Disclaimer: I'm not really sure what kind of frog that is.)

5. Ursula

It is pretty unclear as to why this wedding dress exists, but I am very glad it does. How else would Ursula's captivating tentacles be properly represented? This wedding dress is perfect for anyone who's ever wished they had more than two arms.  Those elegant apparatuses are the best way to wrap the groom up in love! For a final detail, the crown on top of her hair beautiful symbolizes Ursula's underwater mane.  The dress above is ideal for a beach wedding; it's flowy and simple. Walking around in the sand will be a breeze! Ursula famously said to never underestimate the power of body language.  With a dress like this, a bride can write an entirely new dialect.  

6. Yzma

The Emperor's New Groove diva is so fabulous that she has two bridal followers! Yzma, fondly remembered as being scary beyond all reason, is unashamedly herself. She has a penchant for wild collars and capes that emphasize her authority as Kuzco's replacement. A balloon dress is just the type of drama Yzma would crave, with an elaborate caped portion to highlight a beautifully aged face.  Or, if a circular mono-wing is not preferred, a spiked headdress will certainly showcase one's regal nature. After all, the bride is the only one that matters on the wedding day. There might as well be spikes and decorations emanating from her. The sole cause for concern is a sassy rodent popping the brides bubble, but this can be easily resolved with simple-minded bodyguard who speaks squirrel. 

7.  Hades

Hades might be Lord of the Underworld, but any bride would look positively heavenly in this fiery number. This wedding dress is one part HotWheels and the other part timeless. The fallen god Hades was remembered for his intensity and determination to rule all, which exactly what the dress above accomplishes with ease. Fire represents anger, but it also symbolizes passion, and a burning love can only be matched by a dress in flames.This bride is too hot to be chained down! She's ready to be whisked away on a winged chariot. Anyone would be lucky to wear this merchandise on their wedding day; Hercules' sneakers and sippy cups pale in comparison.  

8. Mike Wazowski (or Boo)

I know Mike Wazowski is not a disney villain, but he is often overlooked, and this wedding dress contraption was too beautiful to pass up. While I am not entirely sure what the circular apparatus on that woman is supposed to represent, it inarguably looks myopic. Add in the two horns on the side and you've got a dead ringer for this friendly monster. A dress like this is perfect for turning laughs into renewable energy. Fear not, nobody is laughing at the bride, but with her. Honestly, the more one looks at the dress, the more beautiful and evolved it becomes. Beauty and functionality are blended effortlessly to create this one-of-a kind look. Sully is usually the best at everything, but today he takes second in the wedding style category.  

I am sure there are innumerable wedding dresses in existence that explore the elements of design and imagination, but these were my favorites of today! I sincerely hope any of those budding brides out there could gain some new ideas for a beautifully wayward Disney look. Keep your eyes peeled for even more fashionable wedding dresses! I'll be hunting a for Maleficent style in honor of the new movie. Stay sassy, friends!

A Traumatic Tuesday

Hello friends! I hope your year is going as swimmingly as mine.  Actually, I hope your year is going far more swimmingly, as I have been riding a roller coaster of epic proportions.  Don't get me wrong: I love my life, and everything that comes with being a busy college student with a social agenda as long as my to-do list.  However, my life is anything but stable.  Random meetings, surprise assignments, and invitations to fancy events seem to befall me at any moment.  If there's one thing I've learned so far, it's that life is beautifully unpredictable.  If there's another thing I've learned, it's that when everything goes wrong, sometimes all you can do is laugh.  This principle was proved to me on the morning of April 1st, which in retrospect, is funny in a "slip and fall on a banana peel" kind of way.  To set the scene, I had an enormous research paper due this day in my Art and the Catholic Tradition class.  Side note: Who assigns a paper due on April 1st? That is asking for trouble, and at least a small degree of heartbreak, in my opinion.  But that was the day we had to turn in our 12-14 page paper with bibliography and a list of illustrations.  I had a lot going on in the time period proceeding this sad misadventure, and had been working tirelessly in my random pockets of time to complete my research paper.  Which means I spent a lot of time on Facebook and watching Youtube videos. Monday night, I was on page 11, and I felt like this was good enough to warrant a peaceful slumber.  In the morning, I set to work to finish my paper.  This included the classic college slacking techniques of font manipulation and adding block quotations.  I had to turn in my paper at 1:00 PM, at the beginning of class.  I finished working at 12:33, threw on a hoodie, and ran off to print my paper.  Unfortunately, and I suppose this makes problem #1, the printer in my apartment has rejected the color black, forcing me to seek printing services from the big bad library.  The rest of my day went as follows:

12:45: Get to the IC (library), out of breath from running, slighting panicked about being late for class, yet still optimistic that it might work out.
12:46 Log onto desktop computer.  It is frozen.  Log onto new computer after several failed attempts to type in my password.
12:47 Pull up email.  Panic at absence of research paper in my inbox.
12:47 Pull out laptop and try to send email again.  Laptop is crashing at the weight of 100 million tabs, applications, and documents open.  (I have no self-control when it comes to my laptop)
12: 49 Still loading. Apprehension ensues.
12: 50 Finally my email inbox pops up, and I quicky resend the email with my paper attached.
12:51 I receive three emails containing my paper on the desktop computer.  Great.
12: 51 After opening the email, I realize that I do not have a title page.
12:52 I pull up Microsoft Word and come up with a really basic title like Mary and Art. Creativity takes time; I can't always have fun titles like "The Secret Life of a Gossip Girl in the City"
12:54 I accept defeat and send the paper to the printer.  I realize I have no printing funds.
12:55 I go online and deposit money to my ID for printing.  Intense panicking leads to many struggles in this department.  I enter my credit card number numerous times, and cannot understand why my card keeps getting rejected.  After some reflection and prayer, it dawns on me that I never specified my card was Visa.  Oops. Finally I have enough printing funds to pay for a paper that I know will cost about $570,000 dollars because of its massive size.
12:57: I run over to the printer to print my cover page and research paper.  I am about to scan my ID when I remember that I need to send my paper to the color printer because the list of illustrations need to be in color.  After receiving the cover page, I return to my computer to send the paper to the color printer on the second floor.
1:02 I run up the stairs to print my paper.  More panicking.  Why won't my password work?  The horrible realization that I had put in the wrong password sunk it.  Back to the computer.
1:04 I return to my computer (thank God nobody had taken it) and sent it to print for the third time.
1:05 I run upstairs again, and have success with the colored printer.  I incorrectly believe that I can relax, and that a sigh of relief.  I go to the help desk to use the stapler.  It is defunct.  Several failed stapling attempts later, I am a bit of an emotional wreck.  My beautiful paper is severed by multiple awkward metal accoutrements, none of which are actually holding anything together. I remember my professor specifically pointing out how essential staples are.  The poor desk receptionist recommends I use the first floor stapler.
1:06 Downstairs I go, and the first floor stapler is less than ideal.  A couple of staples in (My paper is beginning to look like a middle schooler with some serious orthodontia) and finally it is somewhat secure.
1:07 I run to class, hugging my paper like a sick child in need of hospital care.  The wind is enough to blow me over and take "Mary and Art" with it.  But I prevail.
1:11 I am late to class, but at least I showed up.  I am disheveled, to put it nicely.  To put it accurately, most dogs and babies would be fearful of my sleep-deprived style.
1:12 Professor asks me to comment on the architecture of the Sistine Chapel. Unable to form coherant words, I tell her it "looks dark in there" Awesome, Katie.
1:12- end of day.  I honestly cannot remember what happened after this.


Even though this past Tuesday was one of the most unpredictably traumatic days of my life, I am still so glad that it happened.  The only reaction I could muster up after such a literal series of unfortunate events was to laugh.  And I truly believe that, amidst all of my struggles, God was laughing too.  It is days like Tuesday that teach me to always be thankful for my wonderful life, regardless of the road bumps or dysfunctional staplers along the way.

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Sky Mall Magazine: An In-Depth Look

In tune with the holiday season, I have done quite a bit of traveling lately.  My fellow readers will be pleased to note that finally, for the first time in what seems like my entire life, my flight out of O'hare did not get delayed. Not even for an hour. With a newfound freedom of daytime flying, I was able to achieve so much more than a grumpy nap with a jacket-turned-blanket and iPod shuffle.  I used my two and a half hours time and an abundance of natural light to my advantage by reading the Sky Mall magazine from cover to cover.  I know I will not be the first, or the last, person to say this, but there really is a lot of bizarre and worthless crap between those pages.  Following the typical Katie fashion, I comprised a list of the ten worst things in the Sky Mall magazine, as well as the three best products.

1. Lip Enhancers:

Basically they are little tubey apparatuses that you put on your lips to make them look fuller.  Now maybe I'm just cynical because I have no need for these things, but how is this supposed to work?  Either you'd be permanently set in the duck face, or have a charming red imprint in your skin.  I don't understand.

2. Travel Hoodie Pillow

I wish I was kidding. Who would want to wear this? While I agree that neck pillows can be comfortable and therapeutic, that does not mean they can be used a hip fashion accessory.  A hood is usually a sign of mystery or bad-assedness, but the pillow kills all hope for those dreams coming true.  In the words of Princess Mia in my favorite movie of all time, "If I'm not enough of a freak, let's add a tiara!" Or, more appropriately, "If I don't look like enough of a freak in a neck pillow, let's add a hood!" Perhaps this style could be appropriate in theatrical costuming. I am sure Darth Vader would love a hoodie-pillow; I cannot imagine anyone would want to sleep in that helmet all night.  In any case, this weird contraption will definitely turn everyone's head, except for the wearer.  They are pretty restricted by the plush horse-blinders.

3. NetChef

This is a digital archive of recipes and tutorials, and it allows you to share your cooking wisdom via social media.  NetChef would be really cool, if laptops did not exist.  Not only is this thing hideous, but extraordinarily unnecessary.  I looked it up online to see the reviews, and there weren't any.  I presume this is because nobody wants to pay $300 dollars for a machine they already have.

4. One of a Kind Shirt

Oh my.  This product is cool in theory, but judging by the catalogue pictures, it will be abused.  I would love to live in a world were one chooses cool fabrics that work together to make an shirt that is both interesting and aesthetically pleasing.  Unfortunately, I know far too well that the One of a Kind shirt service will simply be a vehicle to make hideous mens' shirts that end up in the back rooms of thrift stores, thanks to the pleading of angry wives everywhere. This button-down is only appropriate for a clown convention.  Seriously, save my eyes from this visual trauma.

5. Grimlock Costume Hoodie

No adult should be wearing this.  Halloween is the one exception. I pray to God that there is not a high demand for this. I think a dinosaur-head hood is even more dysfunctional than the hoodie pillow. NO.

6. Cami Wraps Bra pocket

You clip these to your bra and then put crap in it.  As a female, I understand the pain the accompanies the absence of pockets on skirts, dresses, and even pants.  That being said, THIS IS NOT A SOLUTION.  I don't know any woman that wants to look like they have a lumpy uniboob.  And especially one in Pink Skeleton or Love and Kisses.  I honestly feel sad for anyone who has purchased on of these.  This is for all the ladies out there: you are not a pack mule! You deserve better than to pile your phone, keys, and lipstick in your frontal region like a human kangaroo.  Even a fanny pack would be better.

7. Men's Fingerprint Crew T-Shirt

You know the model in the photo is only wearing this because he was paid to.  Who really wants a shirt with their unique fingerprint on it? It looks like everyone else's fingerprint.  And it is really stupid.

8. Mathematical Expressions Clock

Ok.  Telling time is already hard enough.  WHY MAKE IT WORSE WITH MATH?  I recognize I might be alone in my opinion because some people like math, but this is actually my worst nightmare.  Telling time should be quick and efficient, not a mental challenge. I am Katie, and I understand exactly 0% of this clock.

9. Mounted Squirrel Head

 I'll admit, a small part of me kind of wants this because it is so weird, but let's face it, this is SO WEIRD.  It doesn't even look that much like a squirrel, and I get the feeling that the target audience for this product is serial killers and adult children living in their parents' basements.  The only decor that a mounted squirrel head would go with is... well, I actually cannot think of anything...

10. This cat t-shirt

This is a close-up on a cat t-shirt I found in the magazine. This shirt is the physical manifestation of hitting rock bottom. Those featured on My Strange Addiction undoubtedly have the above cat shirt, in several colors.  I am actually upset that people buy this.  Cat obsessors, GO OUTSIDE.

I never like to leave things hanging on a bad note, so I included some of my favorite items in Sky Mall as well.

1. Sippy Wine Glass

An adult spin on an old classic.  You have to admit this is kind of awesome and hilarious.  It's nice to have a sippy when you're getting a little tippy.

2. Harry Potter Remote Control Wand

This has so much going for it.  First off, Harry Potter is awesome.  And Secondly, it's magic for muggles! Just like every boy and girl of the Generation HP, I was saddened when I did not receive a letter to attend Hogwarts.  But with this nifty invention, I can still feel like a member of wizarding world.  And finally, the lazy college student in me delights at any excuse to stay on the couch.

3. Bug Vacuum Hand-Held Electronic Insect Trap

WHY DOESN'T EVERYONE HAVE THIS? Honestly, if someone wants to get me one of these for Christmas, I would be very grateful.  Yes, I realize this is very similar to a regular vacuum, but if you've ever had a spider on your ceiling, you know why this invention is crucial.  I like that you can keep your distance, while still eliminating those eight-legged demons.  And it kind of looks like a light saber, which is cool.
So, there you have it.  I perused SkyMall, so you don't have to.  Think of it as SparkNotes: Shopping edition.  Have Merry Christmas, everyone!

Whimsically,
Katie

A Shameless Video Plug

Hello, Friends!! I know I have been HORRIBLE about posting actual blog posts, but I took the time to write this today because it is really important.  I have a great group of friends at Loyola, and in an intense three day period, they made this awesome video called Hamburger Host for Campus Movie fest.   Not only is this video extremely engaging, but it is also of high quality. I have come to expect this from my friend, Zach, who directed and conceptualized the five-minute film.  On YouTube, Hamburger Host has already gotten 912 views, and it's currently in the lead of all the short films submitted for the contest.  If they keep it up, there is a strong possibility that it will make it to the big screens of Hollywood! The top four movies from each school are sent to the national screening, if I understand it correctly.  If you haven't watched the movie yet, I strongly encourage you to do so.  I could not be prouder of the great work they all have done.  On a separate note, if anyone ever has good work they want to show off, I will totally talk it up with my promising advertising and public relations abilities. But it has to be truly deserving of praise! (I am only half-joking).  I just love to affirm people.  Perhaps that is the point of this blog post; a celebration of good things done by talented individuals. And we are all deeply gifted in one way or another.  As I always say, "an artist is not a special kind of person, a person is a special kind of artist." I hereby call everybody to pick up some proverbial paint and make a real-life masterpiece.  And... Action!

Whimsically,
Katie

You're Invited to Read My New Blog Post!

My dear readers,

I am terribly sorry for the absence of blog posts recently.  Adjusting to a new school year, apartment, and new responsibilities has consumed most of my time.  That being said, I do intend to write new blog posts whenever I can.  Today's blog post is a fun flash back for my 90's girls! Recently, I stumbled upon some old Mary-Kate and Ashley videos. The "You're Invited!" videos are absolutely classic, ranging from a beach bash to a homework party.  I highly encourage you all to watch these videos as a young adult, because they are not only hilariously cheesy, but also wonderfully reflective of the 90's girl charisma.    As a gawky 10-year old girl with too many freckles and an unfortunate eye patch, my favorite Mary Kate and Ashley video was You're Invited to A Fashion Party! As I watch it in the modern day, I am made painfully aware of its ridiculousness.  Consequently, I am starting to realize how it has shaped me in awkwardly personal ways.  Without furthur ado, I have compiled a list of reasons as to why I have been so deeply influenced by the Fashion Party.  

( Just as a note, this list will make more sense if you watch the video)

1. I definitely thought that boys just "showed up" at your doorstep to say hi.  This was always a source of pain for me.  Cute boys never showed up at my doorstep and told me they liked my hats.  

2.  There is a random red-haired girl in this episode who is OBSESSED with boys.  I find this a little extreme, even for middle schoolers.   This doesn't really influence my life, I just wanted to make a comment about it.
3.  At the beginning of the episode, the girls sing a song about fashion junior high.  I was in love.  I thought that somewhere in the world this existed, and then I hated real school for quite some time.  I was bitter that I did not get to study History of Purses and Accessories 101. It was then that I began to sketch outfits and models instead of line graphs.   There is a moment when Ashley expresses how learning about math and science are boring, and she'd rather just study fashion. I too felt this frustration.
 4. The girls are given a tour of FIDM (Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising) by Cute Boy's sister.  I found this tour to be quite exciting as a pre-teen.  For the day I watched that video, I swore that I would go to FIDM, because that is what fashion designers do.  I think I actually told others that this was my plan, up until about senior year of high school, when reality set in.
5.  Remember the boy-crazy girl from #2? She wishes for cute boys to show up at FIDM. And then they do.  WHAT?! As if there would really be a surplus of cute, straight, boys at a fashion design school.  ARE YOU KIDDING ME?  However, at the tender age of 10, I thought this was entirely possible.  Sure, I would go to fashion school, and date a multitude of attractive men studying fashion.  I am sure some of you will like to argue that I am being stereotypical, but I once looked FIDM up on college prowler.... It is a fantastic school, but they did get an F- for available men.  Just a friendly observation, made by a dreaming realist.
6. Mary-Kate jokes about how using scissors is "cutting edge" and explains mannequins as "standing room only."  This is about as far as my humor has evolved.  I may or may not have actually thought those quips were funny.
7.  According to the video, enormous black clogs go perfectly with a light pink dress.  I cannot believe I thought those chunky sandals were cute.  Honestly, 90's girls, what were we thinking? The grandma shoes paired with floral capris and tank tops will forever stay in the archives.
8. Every time a song is sung about something, their dreams come true.  I sincerely considered this to be effective; I sing a song about a newBarbie, I get a new Barbie. I sing a song about wanting to go to the movies and viola! We go to the movies.  Surprisingly, I was mistaken.  Singing does not gain you your desires, it just gets you a swift punch in the trachea.
9. Speaking of songs, I am pretty sure I learned all of the music in the show and truly believed it to be high quality.  With lyrics such as "A new tomorrow, we'll begin today," I am inspired to follow my dreams.  As far as twins' vocals go, Simon Cowell would have pulled these girls off of X-factor faster than you can say a really fast word. Even so, it makes me smile. I still listen to the Cheetah Girls on a regular basis, so obviously my musical maturity has taken flight.
10. The Olson twins design a dress for their tour guide friend that basically looks like an outfit for a lady of the evening.  Did anyone else find this troubling? My naive 10-year- old mind loved it.  Thankfully my understanding of appropriate dress evolved.
11.  At lunch, the girls drink these mystical pastel drinks.  To this day, I have wondered what they were, and how I can acquire one.  I am actually bothered by this mystery, and I think about it far more frequently than any twenty-something should.
12. The girls were given advice about boys who break their hearts.  It was "Tie them up and feed them to the sharks."  I find this to be very insightful.  It is a shame that I am not in closer proximity to an ocean, because I know a few gentlemen who would make great fish food.  ;)
13. According to Cute Boy's sister, boys like girls because they are pretty, smart, and nice.  Otherwise, you are doomed.
14. After watching Fashion Party, I really understood my inherent gift and talent of being a great shopper.
15. That clipped up hairstyle from the fashion show? I wore my hair like that until junior year of high school.  Mary Kate and Ashley are the reason why I thought having a head shaped like a scared peacock was fashionable.

So there you have it. Mary-Kate and Ashley are very influential; both in style and in life.  While sometimes delusional and always cheesy, I wouldn't have it any other way.  Take a look at your favorite books, movies, and television shows from the past.  You might find out more about yourself than you thought!

Whimsically,
Katie