RIP.

Oh, dear.

I’m not really a resolutions type of gal, but this year I did make one — to be more proactive about my skin. I have my mother’s Irish complexion, and as she has already had to deal with some cancerous spots on her face, it’s about time I started seeing a dermatologist on a regular basis. I’m relatively vigilant about my skin, but I haven’t always been and I do still slip up from time to time.

My first appointment is in February, and I’m hoping it’s all good news! Have you made any resolutions for 2009?

Gwyneth cares about your bowel movements. You know, it’s not enough that I dislike her immensely already, but now every time I see her face I’m going to think about her doing the Master Cleanse and probably crapping her pants. No wonder Chris Martin wants to divorce her puckery ass.

“The child has not been charged.” Did I mention the child is FOUR?

Neil Patrick Harris will be hosting Saturday Night Live this weekend!

Oh my god, it’s Monday again. It’s going to take me a while to get into the swing of things after the holidays. Here’s a photo of a cupcake to start your week off right:

Cherry coke chocolate cupcake. Buttercream and cherry coke frosting. Topped with a maraschino cherry. These cupcakes had a very light taste to them, and were incredibly moist even a few days later. Yum.

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Just popping in for a moment to wish you all a happy, healthy and prosperous 2009. I’m looking forward to spending another year with you. I’ve been blogging for over ten years now — can you believe it? Thanks for coming along for the ride.

Tobias Fünke, is that you?

Happy New Year, everyone! After the jump, check out the most-commented posts of this year. Live the magic all over again! Read the rest of this entry »

I didn’t even know they were dating. What a charmingly adorable couple! Mazeltov!

My mom gave me this perfume for Christmas. I had sampled it at Sephora early this fall and completely fell in love with it, but didn’t buy it then. It’s as good as I remember. There are no petrochemicals or synthetics in the scent, and it’s also infused with antioxidants and vitamins. When I wear it, I can’t stop putting my wrist up to my nose to inhale it.

I LOVE IT, YOU GUYS.

Amy Sedaris was on the Today Show last week — I missed it then, but here it is now. Read the rest of this entry »

Christmas Eve deliciousness. Read the rest of this entry »

Please vote in this month’s Iron Cupcake! The voting is on the right-hand column, and I’m listed as Freak Girl. Be warned, your sweet tooth will go crazy at the sight of all these creations.

Check out the Christmas card I got from my husband this year.

Once again, we find ourselves at the end of another year. I wish Happy Holidays to all, whatever you celebrate, surrounded by family and friends. Thanks for spending 2008 with us here at freakgirl.com. Posting will be sporadic through the New Year, although I’ll try to do a 2008 Wrapup. Now go sip some eggnog and watch out for flying reindeer!

Today’s time-waster. You’re welcome. warning: audio

Gingerbread cupcake with buttercream frosting, topped with peppermint white chocolate candy.

Appalling. I hope every single one of these haters are judged mercilessly by their own god and spend their eternity burning in hell. Merry Christmas!

Three cheers for Jerry Brown, though.

Joost.com compiled a bunch of holiday episodes from your favorite shows. After the jump, some of the episodes: Read the rest of this entry »

My latest articles are up over at How Stuff Works — How Hunting Calls Work, which I HATED writing, and the more interesting Which Animals Kill the Most People in the Wild?

Aimee Mann and a special guest duet on “Winter Wonderland.” I love Aimee Mann…her voice, her career, her sense of humor…she is flat-out cool. Read the rest of this entry »

I need this in poster size.

photo courtesy of brooklyn vegan

We had such a nice time last night! Lisa and I took the train into the city and met Janet at Seven Bar & Grill, where I had the most incredible sliced steak sandwich. And three martinis, which actually went down nicely with the steak and I just realized what a DUDE kind of meal that was. Around 8:00pm or so we walked over to Madison Square Garden (having chosen to skip Ryan Adams & The Cardinals…I used to be a big Ryan Adams fan, until he started putting out a new album every week and come across as a whiny douche in most interviews). No regrets. Read the rest of this entry »