Speidi "How to Be Famous"

If you watch MTV or visit Perez Hilton then this might not be news to you. This week I learned that Heidi and Spencer Pratt have written a book called "How to Be Famous" and are thinking about staring in their own reality show.

I was never into the Hills until this season when Kristen came in a spiced things up. Every episode is filled with girl drama drama drama. BUT, the two most entertaining people on the show must be Heidi and Spencer, especially this season when the married couple is considering having a baby.

SPOILER ALERT- last episode ended with Heidi telling Aurdrina that she is not going to take her birth control so she gets pregnant and Spencer will have to deal with it even though he has stated that he NEVER wants to have kids.

I understand this whole scenario is just a big act to get ratings up, but you must admit it is still entertaining. As for purchasing their book, I might not go that far but a reality show does sound interesting to me!

For more on Heidi and Spencer click here

New Moon

About three things I was certain.

1. New Moon comes out Friday November 20th
2. I got tickets to the pre-screening on the 19th (jealous?)
3. Jacob Black aka Taylor Lautner has an amazing bod.

my name is Jenna and I am a Twihards. I am so excited for New Moon that I purchased the tickets 3 weeks ago - insert mocking here. If you have not read the books then you will not understand what a beautiful twisted love story the Twilight Saga is. And I know that the Twilight movie was really poorly done and the acting was horrible (aka K-stew) but I am optimistic that New Moon will be 10x better. Already, New Moon has sold 1.5 million and it hasn't even come out yet. If you have any doubts watch this trailer, and if you still think it's dumb then at least enjoy the sexiness of Rob-Pat and TayTay.

Watch trailer here

iGoogle

Being a student in MIT, it is pretty sad that I just discovered I could customize my iGoogle to include things such as the weather, places to visit and useless facts. This week not only did I learn to customize my iGoogle but I learned these 3 useless facts:

#1. In the late 1970s, the Coca-Cola Company boycotted the NBC late-night comedy show Saturday Night Live for several years. The giant soda company was retaliating against a frequent character of comedian John Belushi, a Greek restaurant owner who repeatedly said to customers, "No Coke—Pepsi," thus saying the rival company’s name dozens of times within each skit

#2. Phobia: paraskavedekatriaphobia Fear of: Friday the 13th

#3. Camels have 3 eyelids to protect themselves from blowing sand, and a camel can shut its nostrils during a desert sandstorm

Ellen on Oprah

"Ellen on Oprah" is my Facebook status at this moment. I got two likes from my girlfriends and one "I just puked in my mouth" and "too bad the studio didn't get bombed." from two guy friends. Personally I was too excited and for the first time since Oprah's Christmas special last year I actually took time to watch the full show.

Ellen was her fabulous/funny self and Oprah was obviously trying too hard but it was really a great show. There was also an appearance from Ellen's wife (who is STUNNING) Portia de Rossi. They opened up about their wedding, relationship and coming out as a gay person and a couple. It was a really great show and if you missed it click her to get all the details

Paranormal Activity

I just got home from seeing THE scariest movie that I have seen in a while. It is not about this perverted killer who makes you saw off your own leg, it is about demons who turn off lights, shut doors and oh ya, invade your body. This movie is called Paranormal Activity and it scared the crap out of me! It is scary because it is completely believable and though not everyone may believe in ghosts and demons, you may start now. It is filmed like the Blair Witch Project with a hand held camera. This couple has just moved into a new house and the girl is being haunted by a demon, not ghost, demon. The couple wants proof so they decide to leave he camera in front of their bed each night and watch in the morning to see what happens. It is absolutely, eye covering, awkward screaming, bed wetting, scary. Highly recommended. If you have seen it please comment and let me know what you thought!

Click here for more information.

H1N1 or Cold?

Two days ago I woke up with a sore throat, I was more tired than usual and I have a dry cough. My roommate told me go to the doctor to check for H1N1 but I'm not too concerned because to me these are regular cold symptoms. But then I thought what are the different symptoms in a cold and H1N1. For those of you who also wonder read this:

Fever

• Fever is rare with a cold.
• Fever is usually present with the flu in up to 80% of all flu cases. A temperature of 100°F or higher for 3 to 4 days is associated with the H1N1 flu.
  

Coughing

• A hacking, productive (mucus- producing) cough is often present with a cold.
• A non-productive (non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with the H1N1 flu (sometimes referred to as dry cough).
  

Aches

• Slight body aches and pains can be part of a cold.
• Severe aches and pains are common with the H1N1 flu.
  

Stuffy Nose

• Stuffy nose is commonly present with a cold and typically resolves spontaneously within a week.
• Stuffy nose is not commonly present with the H1N1 flu.
  

Chills

• Chills are uncommon with a cold.
• 60% of people who have the H1N1 flu experience chills.
  

Tiredness

• Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold.
• Tiredness is moderate to severe with the H1N1 flu.
  

Sneezing

• Sneezing is commonly present with a cold.
• Sneezing is not common with the H1N1 flu.
  

Sudden Symptoms

• Cold symptoms tend to develop over a few days
• The H1N1 flu has a rapid onset within 3-6 hours. The flu hits hard and includes sudden symptoms like high fever, aches and pains.
  

Headache

• A headache is fairly uncommon with a cold.
• A headache is very common with the H1N1 flu, present in 80% of flu cases.
  

Sore Throat

• Sore throat is commonly present with a cold.
• Sore throat is not commonly present with the H1N1 flu.
  

Chest Discomfort

• Chest discomfort is mild to moderate with a cold.
• Chest discomfort is often severe with the H1N1 flu

So who votes that I have a cold?

Graduation Photos

I have just finished getting my graduation photos taken and I was under prepared. If you are like me and skim through emails that faulty members send you then you might have missed the important stuff. Here is the low-down:

- Wear a white shirt (or if a guy, collared shirt and tie)
- Bring casual clothes
- Bring a friend (group photos are available!)
- $25 fee
- Located beside Inprint at the UCC
- Be ready to pose in leaves and as Carrie Underwood

Just a few tips so you are more prepared than I was! If you have not book your UWO grad photo click here.