by Cristina |
Last Updated: July 19, 2019 | Ole From Spain |
| It has been more than a while since I’ve sent out a newsletter. There was so much going on between end of the year and a few projects I have been working on. I have missed you all. One of the bigger things going on was preparing for our big summer trip to Spain. My husband and I had always talked about living in another city for a while, and we finally decided this was the summer to do it. So I am currently writing to you with my hair blowed out, in a cute little dress, in an adorable little coffee shop in Madrid as I sip on espresso and eat tapas. I’m kidding. I’m just in Spain- nothing else has changed. I’m wearing workout clothes, drinking coffee from a mug and my hair is a bun. We have been here for two weeks, and been through it all:Jet Lag Stomach BugsTantrumsOne child didn’t like something at a restaurant and threw up, on her plate, (we obviously had to leave a ridiculous tip)One child farted so loud and big that he showed me Sharts are a real thing It doesn’t matter the continent- raising kids is always fun. We even had an unexpected birds and bees conversation yesterday in the park which you can find on my Instagram Story. In all seriousness, it’s been amazing to be here. My husband and I had never been to Madrid. Being able to come for this amount of time, and share it with our kids has been nothing short of magical. I have gotten a few questions about the who, what, how of this entire trip. I have answered most of the questions HERE on the blog. However there is plenty to get to below including Mariah Carey and Meth Gators. Thank you for sticking around and reading! xx Cristina |
In My Feelings
This summer’s internet challenges are kind of, hmmm how do I say this? SO LAME! Are we out of ideas? Last summer we at least were able to watch everyone do catchy dance moves. This summer we have people kicking off bottle caps and aging themselves with an app.
What am I talking about?
Bottle Cap Challenge: I admit I was intrigued briefly when I first I saw John Mayer sloppily kick a bottle cap off a bottle on Instagram, but he’s kind of out there and clearly still drinking vodka out of a plastic bottle (which I am super judging). Then Kendall Jenner did it and the internet exploded:
How it Started: Apparently Farabi Davletchin, a taekwondo instructor, posted a video on Instagram doing the move and challenged Connor McGregor (MMA champ) Jason Statham and Jackie Chen. Unfortunately for all of us Jackie Chen has not responded. Here is the original video:
That was it. You see? Underwhelming. One is supposed to do a slow-mo video of themselves kicking a bottle cap off a bottle. It has led to some mildly entertaining content. Check out some of my favorites: Blake Shelton, Ryan Reynolds and Mariah Carey
Speaking of Mariah Carey we are moving onto…
Face App Challenge is having our feeds filled with our friends, influencers, and celebrities alike showing us how they will look when they age.
I’m not particularly vain, but why is this a thing? Not just that, you want to see yourself at around 85 I can almost understand it BUT why share it? How does this involve Mariah you may be wondering?
Yes Mimi!! Check out other celebrities and see MImi break it down again HERE.
Forget the notion that over 100 million people sharing their aging faces is kind of weird there are actual security concerns.
Forbes reported that because of this challenge Face Tune App (which is a Russian company) has collected over 150 million different faces, which may actually prove to be dangerous for your security. As the app does have permission to access other photos and even your location. A way to protect yourself is to change permissions, either delete the app, or go to app settings on your iPhone or Android and change what data tools are allowed to access. Click HERE for the article.
So I will end where I started, can we please bring back simple challenges like dancing on the street or dumping iced buckets over our heads? Or if we are going to face tune ourselves can we do it in reverse? Ain’t nobody got time to be seeing my face covered in wrinkles. I pay a lot of money to make that impossible.
Standouts of the Week
Emmy Nominations were announced this week, and Game of Thrones was the leader with 32 nominations including one for Kit Harrington for Best Lead Actor. Shout out to Moira Rose for her first Emmy Nomination for Schitt’s Creek (see TV Addict update) Full list of nominations HERE. Anyone want to invite me over to watch?
Summer Movies It may be hard to believe, but there are other movies coming out this summer besides the live action remake of The Lion King. I found this list from Polygon that breaks it all down along with release dates. Check it out HERE.
But While we are Talking About the Lion King… Can we talk about Beyonce and Blue Ivy at the premiers?! See it HERE– I want to say it’s so adorable but with that many diamonds adorable just doesn’t seem appropriate.
Beyonce has clearly been the big draw on this movie- I mean I just heard her and Donald Glover sing “Can you Feel the Love Tonight” and I was covered in goosebumps (catch a glimpse of that HERE). Say what you want but Queen B is life.
Don’t believe me? Watch Seth Rogan explain it to Jimmy Kimmel HERE right around the 2:35 mark- the woman gets an ovation for being alive. That entire interview is also pretty hilarious (BTW). I leave you with Beyonce’s new Spirit video, which she made with Blue, and is inspired by Africa.
In Case You Were Sleeping Well At Night, I Bring you Meth Gators! I am not sure why this has to be said, but stop flushing your Meth down the toilet as the gators are going to get it. I feel that is is always implied however, nothing surprises me anymore. Check it out HERE.
TV Addict Update
As we have established, time and time again, I watch too much TV. Here in Spain, it’s been a little more difficult for me to live up to my TV Addict reputation. I’m working on cracking my VPN in the mean time,
What’s on my list to watch next? The Hills Reboot- judge away but the second I touch back on US soil- it’s on.
Have a suggestion? Let me know!
Fleabag – (Amazon Prime) It’s on Season 2 and comes highly recommended by most trusted TV source who would like to remain anonymous (for now). About a lady who just can’t seem to get her life together. I heard season 1 was a little slow but Season 2 picks up big time.
Schitt’s Creek: I don’t know where I had been. Moira Rose is my spirit animal and I can listen to Alexis tell stories about how she had been tied up and kidnapped by a Saudi Prince all day. You all tried to tell me and I didn’t listen- and for that I am sorry. When I’m wrong- I say it, and I was wrong. This show is so funny and I would absolutely suggest you RUN to go catch up on Netflix.
Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee: Back for its 11th Season today!, Jerry Seinfeld is riding with Eddie Murphy, Seth Rogan, Jamie Foxx and more. I wouldn’t say go back and watch every single episode of this series (but you could and you would love it) just pick your favorite comedians if you want, and it’s just so light and hilarious at times. Great for a pick me up.
More Summer TV: Orange is the New Black (July 26 Netflix), Stranger Things (Season 3 is out on Netflix), Younger (Season 6, TV Land), Big Little Lies (Season 2 just finished HBO), When They See Us (Netflix), and Veronica Mars is back! (July 26 Hulu)
Recommended Reading
Boondock Saints
My family and I are on a 5 week 6 state RV trip and we just boondocked in the middle of nowhere
Surviving Weekly XXI {8.13.18}
SW 37: {4.13.19}
Pack in the RV, We Are Heading to South Dakota
Where to stay, where to eat, and what to do when you visit Mt. Rushmore and the city of Custer, South Dakota