Mixtapes, Pre-Valentine's Edition: You Got Me So Pathetic

If, like me, you're dreading getting through the work day tomorrow because it's just SO MANY HOURS UNTIL YOU CAN WATCH HOUSE OF CARDS, never fear. I have some jams for you.

Oh yeah, it's also going to be Valentine's Day, so I can think of no better way to start this off than with a song that goes, "You got me so pathetic." Ugh, I know. Don't remind me. But for a song called "Pathetic," it's really a lot more fun than you'd expect:




And then here's one for all you with one foot in, one foot out. (And yes, this is the same Kelis of "Milkshake," and if you have an issue with that, we clearly need to talk.) "I know I said, 'leave,' but baby don't go":




Finally, oh hai, Boots. I don't really know Boots and maybe you don't either, but we all should because: Beyoncé. Also, if this song isn't just the sex, well then, I don't know what is.




Happy almost-House of Cards/Valentine's Day! I love you.

PS - for you Chicago peeples, I wrote about three date-free date ideas for tomorrow night, or any Friday really. Yes, House of Cards is mentioned in this, too.

Netflix, You Complete Me.

I just realized that I can watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer, in its entirety (THAT'S RIGHT! ALL 7 SEASONS!) instantly on Netflix.

OH. HOLY. CRAP.

Somehow, I think I kept my high school love for Buffy hidden from everyone but my parents, who knew that I shut myself in my room when it came on (when was that, Monday nights on the WB?).

Why I did this, I don't know. So now I'm coming out with it: I LOVE BUFFY. (Everything except the cheerleading part. Sah-ree.)

Here, a perfect example of great Buffy elements. Buffy kicking ass, Buffy making out with hot vampire boyfriend Angel.

Edward Cullen, take a seat.



So, in case you were worried about what the hell I'm going to do with myself once I leave Chicago and have no social life, now you can quit worrying!

I'll be watching Buffy. And slipping deeper and deeper into geekdom.

If you're lucky, I'll start a regular blog feature about it. Ha! (But wait...should I?)

Why Netflix is Ruining my Life

It's simple: the "Watch Instantly" tab. It is the cause of my downfall. Well, that, and my rapidly decreasing amount of shifts at work. But let's focus on Netflix for now.

About a week and a half ago, I got off work and thought, I don't really feel like committing to an entire movie--how about I just watch a couple of old episodes of "The Office"? Brilliant idea, right? WRONG.

So I find Season 3. I hit "Play."

Fast forward to today, a week and a half later. I am now on Season 4. Do you know how many episodes there are in Season 3? DO YOU? I have now watched approximately 28 episodes of "The Office" in less than two weeks. I'm not proud of myself.

Damn you, Netflix! Damn you! They make it so easy. One episode ends, and guess what? Just jump right into the next one!

I have to get out of the house. Immediately.

Before I go: