I get razzed all the time around the office for my nails.  Just the other day I had lunch with the gang and a record guy knew about my nails before I even arrived to the table.  (Thanks Jen W, I know it was you).  

I get it.  I’m a little left of center, but that’s what makes me, well, me.  I have had just about every king of “thing” attached or done to my nails.  From charms to hearts to crazy nail art to the current zebra stripes that I’m workin’ but never, NEVER have I EVER had the desire to strut around with this atrocity hanging from my digits-  much to the relief of my co-workers.  (Well, maybe just the cherry blossom tree.) Then of course, comes the obvious question to which no one really wants to know the answer… how would one with nails like this do uh… ya know… stuff?

Fergie-ferg is the latest famous face to pimp MAC cosmetics Viva Glam line. 

Any make-up brand that can take a face like mine in the morning- nothing short of looking like a close relative to the crypt keeper-and turn it into something human is worthy of my undying love.  Not to mention all the great fundraising they do.  Fergie looks amazing in her Viva Glam!

The line, which started back in 1994, gives every cent raised to the MAC AIDS Fund to support the fight against AIDS/HIV.  Fergie’s participation places her amongst the ranks of fellow Viva Glam pinups like, Christina Aguilera, Ru Paul, Shirley Manson, Pamela Anderson, Debbie Harry, Missy Elliot, Eve and Dita Von Teese.  And, if you’re a make-up ho like me, then you’re already on your way to the MAC counter for the latest Viva Glam lipstick and matching lipglass.   For more information about the MAC AIDS Fund click here: http://www.macaidsfund.org/

… Sandiegogasprices.com is your new best friend. This site tracks gas stations with the highest and lowest prices in the San Diego area, so you can decide whether you want to be ripped off a little or a lot.

If you REALLY want to save money on gas, just stay home and laugh at celebrities’ fugly outfits on one of my other favorite websites, gofugyourself.com.

Look… most of us avoid exercise like the plague.  Okay, maybe just me, but if this doesn’t get you off of your backside to work out then NOTHING will…

It seems that BEER is the best quencher of thirst after strenous exercise according to Karl Strauss.  No, just kidding, according to researchers at Granada University in Spain.  They found that the bubbles in beer can help quench thirst and the carbohydrates in the beverage can help make up for burned calories… which yes, I realize is typically the reason for exercise in the first place.  BUT…

The study involved a group of students doing hard workout type stuff in 104 degree temps. Half of the students were given a pint of beer after their exercise and half were given a pint of water. The hydration affect on the beer drinkers was “slightly better” than the sober group.  AND, some doctor type guy from Spain (Juan Antonio Corbalan)  who has worked with Real Madrid football players and Spain’s national basketball team, said he’s been recommending beer to professional sportsmen after exhausting activities for years, because it is optimal for rehydrating the body.

Bottoms up!

*By the way, this is NOT an advocation to get rip, roaring drunk.  Just science at it’s best.

A little creative breast cancer awareness can get you tossed in jail.  Especially in Boulder, Colorado.  Lesson learned- whatever you do, don’t dye Miss Muffy…

From Fox News:  BOULDER, Colo.  —  Just about every product you can buy is available in pink, or at least pink packaging, to raise awareness and money for breast cancer research. But one hair stylist’s move to color Cici, her white poodle, pink for the cause has gone too far and could cost her $1,000, authorities in Boulder said.

Joy Douglas, owner of Zing Hair Salon, will appear in municipal court Tuesday on a charge of violating a city ordinance that prohibits the coloring or dyeing of animals. It was passed several years ago to discourage families from dyeing rabbits and chicks for Easter.

Lisa Pedersen, director of the humane society, said she’s received complaints and they’ve warned Douglas several times.

Douglas is certain the pink stain doesn’t harm Cici: She uses organic beet juice.

What do you do when you have a little time to kill while you’re on tour? Well, Ingrid and her friends run around with a video camera and hunt for Uncle Jesse! Click here to watch and be amazed by Ms. Michaelson’s at Full House trivia skillz.