I really like Nicole Richie. I know she’s done some questionable things, but who hasn’t (that’s honest about it)? I absolutely thought she was the life of the show on The Simple Life and that she is a naturally funny person (those are the best!) Well, anyway, her husband Joel Madden (from Good Charlotte) just confirmed that they will be having another baby. I just really like baby news because I love babies and children. Loves it, as Nicole would say.

From Joel Madden:  I am so happy to tell everyone that Harlow is going to be a big sister! God has truly blessed my family. Hope [you're] all feeling as good as I am right now.

This is the first time in a long time that I actually watched the entire showing of the Oscars. It wasn’t even Tivo’d. I watched from beginning to end mainly because I was rooting for some things. Kate Winslet, check. WALL-E, check. Slumdog Millionaire, 8/10 check. Overall it was a really great show and it didn’t seem as long as I thought it would (yesss). Here are some other comments.

Hugh Jackman did a really great job as host.

Anne Hathaway has a really great voice (who knew?)

The Pineapple Express guys, Seth Rogen and James Franco, were funny during the Comedy 2008 dedication.

The thing you looked for but don’t want to talk about: Jennifer Aniston, Angelina Jolie, and Brad Pitt all being under one roof. They all looked great, so that’s over with. Now, did anyone else notice that Jennifer Aniston was in the TV shot several times when Sean Penn won the award for Best Actor (aka not Brad Pitt)? I really hope that was not intentional. While Jennifer Aniston was presenting, they showed a close-up of Angelina Jolie with a big smile. Nothing to say there. And did anyone else notice Jennifer Aniston getting kind of antsy when she was presenting her award? Kind of like she had just seen a ghost perhaps? Whatever, I honestly love movies by Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie and hope they continue being professionals and keep making great movies.

The dance/song number with Hugh Jackman and Beyonce, as well as Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, and Amanda Seyfried was cute and cheesy (just how I like it). I told my friend that I thought Beyonce was lip syncing…which is different and surprising… I’m really good at spotting a lip-syncer… I want to give her the benefit of the doubt, however. I’m sure we’ll learn more soon. Say it ain’t so B.

Tina Fey and Steve Martin were kind of funny. Still love Tina Fey though.

You know who else wasn’t funny? Will Smith. Yeah, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Will Smith. Sigh.

Dustin Lance Black’s acceptance speech for Best Adapted Screenplay (Milk) was very awesome and hopeful. I’d YouTube that one for sure.

I’m glad Heath Ledger won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. I know a lot of people think he won just because he died, but he really did do a great job in The Dark Knight. The speech by his family (dad, mom, and sister) was humbling and naturally made me sad.

I’m really glad Kate Winslet finally won her Oscar for Best Actress. She seemed very genuine and humble in her acceptance. Although saying practicing this moment with a shampoo bottle was kind of cliche, it still worked. She’s come a long ass way since Titanic. She looked beautiful.

Reese Witherspoon was cute. Can’t go wrong with her. I’m looking forward to her next movie.

I also really enjoyed Penelope Cruz’s acceptance speech for Best Supporting Actress. It was very well written and hit all the important points. I especially liked how she spoke something in Spanish because it made it seem like she really knows where she comes from.

Slumdog Millionaire won the top awards tonight including Best Picture, Best Cinematography, and Best Director. Did anyone notice how genuinely excited the actor Dev Patel (male lead of Slumdog Millionaire) was to be at the Oscars? I feel like there was never a shot when his mouth wasn’t wide-open smiling from excitement. And Freida Pinto (female lead of Slumdog) looked gorgeous as usual.

A.R. Rahman of Slumdog Millionaire said something that really stuck with me. Cheesy but great. Rahman said, “All my life, I’ve had a choice of hate and love. I chose love, and I’m here.” He won an award for his work in Slumdog FYI.

Other people who looked cute: Alicia Keys, Sarah Jessica Parker, I’m sleepy.

Honestly, that’s everything I remember. Great show this year (even if it seemed awkward at times). Congrats Slumdog Millionaire (love you, dog).

BTW, how on point were my predictions earlier? Kate Winslet, Slumdog Millionaire, and WALL-E. There’s a reason I keep saying those three names. Go support

It’s 4:20 pm. Let’s go Slumdog Millionaire, Kate Winslet, and WALL-E. These are the movies/people I think should win. The show is on tonight at 8pm on ABC.

A few days ago I posted about how I felt like I just woke up from a 14 hour nap… Well, today, I did exactly that. When I got back to my room yesterday (after a day that lasted from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM), I had dinner and did some work. After that, at 8pm, I decided I’d take an hour nap. I didn’t wake up until 9:30 this morning. Now, am I the only person who thinks this is kind of funny? Anyway, I woke up this morning with a very big idea. More on that idea later. That’s my story… I’m sorry if it wasn’t interesting…lol

When someone leaves you off the list, don’t get mad. Get in.

-Gossip Girl

Kelly Clarkson’s new album just leaked… I’m going to wait until it actually comes out March 10. If I change my mind, I’ll let you know. But until then you can definitely listen to her single “My Life Would Suck Without You.” I hear the album is really good. I’m excited.

Dreams. Everybody has them. Some good. Some bad. Some you wish you could forget. Sometimes you realize you’ve outgrown them. Sometimes you feel like they’re finally coming true. And some of us just have nightmares. But no matter what you dream, when morning comes, reality intrudes and the dream begins to slip away. Dream a little dream of me.

-Gossip Girl

I’ve been having trouble deciding whether I should go abroad next semester. I know, what is there to think about right? Well, a lot actually. I want to go because it seems like a once in a lifetime opportunity. When else will I get to spend 4 months in another country without the commitments of family, jobs, etc. But on the other hand, I think about all I would miss as a result of being away. I would miss 1/8 of college and college life. I would miss first half of senior year. Most importantly, I would miss all the amazing people and moments I have experienced in college so far. I would miss a semester of opportunity for new people and new relationships. I’d miss a lot of moments. You know, those really serious moments…the laugh out loud hard moments…the ridiculous moments… I think there is a part of me that would always wonder “what if I had gone to Paris?” But likewise, a part of me would always wonder, what if I had never left Emory? I think I just found my answer.

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.

-Dr. Seuss.

but at least I’ll have a story to tell.

Brie Larson - She Said

I had an Alpha Kappa Psi commitment today.

All I can say is this:

I saw someone I was.

Someone I am.

And someone I’m going to become.

That’s pretty cool.

I’m sorry if you don’t understand.

It is with passion, courage of conviction, and strong sense of self that we take our next steps into the world, remembering that first impressions are not always correct. You must always have faith in people. And most importantly, you must always have faith in yourself.

-Legally Blonde

I just drank two venti expresso drinks from Starbucks.

That’s a lot of expresso.

I have to be up at 7:30 am tomorrow.

It’s 11:5o pm now.

I feel like I just woke up from a 14 hour nap.

Fail.

I can make it through the rain
I can stand up once again
On my own and I know
That I’m strong enough to mend
And every time I feel afraid
I hold tighter to my faith
And I live one more day
And I’ll make it through the rain

Mariah Carey - Through The Rain

At some point, you have to make a decision. Boundaries don’t keep other people out. They fence you in. Life is messy. That’s how we’re made. So, you can waste your life drawing lines. Or you can live your life crossing them. But there are some lines…that are way too dangerous to cross.

-Grey’s Anatomy