As Above So Below Giveaway...

Universal Pictures and Legendary Films' newest offering As Above So Below (2014) is coming out next Friday, August 29th and in honor of that I've got three (3) movie t-shirt to giveaway to three lucky readers!

Miles of twisting catacombs lie beneath the streets of Paris, the eternal home to countless souls. When a team of explorers ventures into the uncharted maze of bones, they uncover the secret of what this city of the dead was meant to contain. A journey into madness and terror, As Above, So Below reaches deep into the human psyche to reveal the personal demons that come back to haunt us all. 

Written by John Erick Dowdle and Drew Dowdle (Quarantine, Devil) and directed by John Erick Dowdle, the psychological thriller is produced by Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, Patrick Aiello and Drew Dowdle. Alex Hedlund serves as the executive producer.

Genre: Psychological thriller
Cast: Perdita Weeks, Ben Feldman, Edwin Hodge
Directed by: John Erick Dowdle
Written by: John Erick Dowdle & Drew Dowdle
Produced by: Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, Patrick Aiello, Drew Dowdle
Executive Producer: Alex Hedlund
Rated: R
Release Date: August 29th, 2014

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My Bachelorette Party In Instagram...

Friday evening was my bachelorette party and here are some of the Instagram pictures from the festivities, which included dinner in New York City at Ovest and tickets to Sleep No More at The McKittrick Hotel.

We didn't get to take many pictures because we were too busy eating during dinner and they didn't allow photography during Sleep No More. But we had an amazing time. I absolutely loved the food at Ovest and Sleep No More was epic. I cannot tell you how badly I want to go back and do it again.

Overall, I had an amazingly weird bachelorette party thanks to my sister, my cousins and my friends. And I love them for it and everything else they've done for me.

Sunday Social...

1. One Item You Wish You Could Splurge On Right Now
A new car. I drive a 1998 Saturn with a missing passenger side mirror. I need to be upgraded.

2. If You Had An Entire Weekend Of No Plans What Would You Do?
Make plans... I like to do stuff. I hate just sitting around doing nothing.

3. Next Place You Are Visiting Outside Of Your Current City?
Justin and I are going to Greece in less than a month for our honeymoon.

4. Are You A Neat Freak Or A Clutterbug?
Oddly enough, I'm both. I have slight fits of OCD and I'll bug out and clean stuff or need it a certain way. Other times I'll just let things pile up and not care about the clutter.

5. Favorite Summer Purchase?
Sadly, I haven't really purchased anything this summer because the wedding is coming and I don't want to save my money for wedding and honeymoon stuff. 

This Just Pinned: Week One Hundred & Twelve...

Here are the highlights of my last week pinning... 

(via: Nordstorm)

(via: Kitchen Daily)

 (via: Net-A-Potter - Alexander McQueen)

(via: Craftberry Bush)


(via: Nordstorm - Sunnylife Beach Sound Radio)

(via: Pinterest)

(via: Rebel Yell)

As always if you want to see what else I have up on Pinterest you can check out my account here.

Wedding Check List Update...

Since my last wedding check list post I've gotten a few more things done, so here is my updated list. If you guys think I'm missing anything let me know! I'd love your input.

Stuck In My Head: Juicy...

It's classic rap time in my brain. I've got The Notorious B.I.G.'s 1994 single "Juicy" stuck in my little big head and it's thanks to Charlotte over at Milk N Honee because she posted a picture of her beautiful daughter Neriah rocking a toddler Biggie t-shirt and now all I can hear in my head is "It was all a dream..."

Twenty-Five Questions...

I'm bored. I felt like doing a tag...

1. Do You Have Any Pets? 
Not at my apartment but my sister has Nella over at their house.

2. Name Three Things That Are Physically Close To You.
iMac, iPhone 5 and my car keys.

3. What's The Weather Like Right Now? 
Crappy. It's been raining on and off on Long Island all morning.

4. Do You Drive? If So Have You Crashed? 
I do. I have not been in a crash while I've been driving. 

5. What Time Did You Wake Up This Morning? 
7:00am

6. When Was The Last Time You Showered?
This morning right after I woke up.

7. What Was The Last Movie You Saw? 
The last movie I sat down and watched was Friday The 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988)

8. What Does Your Last Text Message Say? 

9. What's Your Ringtone?
I have many...

Main = "Pardon Me" by Incubus


Justin = "Everlong" by Foo Fighters


Sister = "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" by Whitney Houston


Dad = "All Along The Watchtower" by Jimi Hendrix


Mom = "Rehab" by Amy Winehouse


Erin = "Sexy Bitch" by  David Guetta


And so on...

10. Have You Ever Been To A Different Country? 
I have been to several different countries.

11. Do You Like Sushi? 
Love sushi.

12. Where Do You Buy Your Groceries? 
Stop&Shop, Waldbaums, local grocery stores, farmers markets, etc.

13. Have You Ever Taken Medication To Help You Fall Asleep Faster? 
Of course I have. 

14. How Many Siblings Do You Have? 
Two. My sister that I always talk about and an older half sister.

15. Do You Have A Desktop Computer Or A Laptop? 
Desktop. Which both aren't mine technically. One is my work computer and the other is Justin's.

16. How Old Will You Be Turning On Your Next Birthday? 
Dirty 30 and I'm not looking forward to it.

17. Do You Wear Contacts Or Glasses? 
Neither since I've had LASIK.

18. Do You Color Your Hair? 
All the time. I'll be doing it again right before the wedding.

19. Tell Me Something You Are Planning To Do Today. 
Work. Go home and cook dinner for Justin and I. Watch TV. Nothing special.

20. When Was The Last Time You Cried?
Yesterday and I don't wanna talk about it.

21. What Is Your Perfect Pizza Topping?
Bacon or extra cheese.

22. Which Do You Prefer-Hamburgers Or Cheeseburgers?
Neither. I don't eat beef.

23. Have You Ever Had An All-Nighter?
Of course I have. Who hasn't?

24. What Is Your Eye Color?
Brown.

25. Can You Taste The Difference Between Pepsi & Coke? 
Oh, I can.

Loss Of A Brilliant Soul...

I don't normally tend to pay much attention when there is news about a celebrity passing away.  Most of the time I'm like "That's sad" or some other similar sentiment when I'm discussing it with whomever, but for some reason I'm super bummed about Robin Williams passing away.

I guess it's because it sadness me that someone who could make people feel better by simply making them laugh was so sad himself and struggling with so many demons and that he felt like the only way out was to end his life. And that being said, I am very much so aware that most brilliant minds are more so than not tortured souls but it's still very sad to me that such genius comes at such a price. I hope Mr. William's soul is finally at peace but I also hope that another brilliant mind isn't taken away in the same fashion.


Please know that if you're feeling down and think there is no other way but suicide, you're wrong. There are people out there that care and that would be devastated without you in their lives.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255

Sunday Social...

1. One Show You Would Love To See On Netflix That Isn’t There
I really want to watch the Australian show The Librarians (2007-2010). I mean it's on Hulu Plus but I'd need a solid block of time to watch it because the Hulu Plus free trail only lasts a week and I don't feel like I need Hulu Plus because I use my sister's Netflix account. But when I'm off for a good chunk of time (Like the few days between my wedding and honeymoon) I'll set up the free account and hopefully bang out the whole show.

2. One Song You Wish They Would Play More On The Radio
I typically don't listen to the radio because I just hook up my iPhone (With the exception of currently because I broke the cord and have been too lazy to go to Radio Shack and get another), but I'd love to hear more rock on the radio. Unfortunately here on Long Island we don't have any great rock or alternative stations, but there is hope we will one day.

3. Your Favorite Song To Sing Loudly To In The Car
Oooh this is hard. I love singing loudly to lots of songs. Here is a random mix of songs I'd sing loudly to with or without someone in the car...


NOTE: I may have had these songs blasting in my headphones and might have been mouthing the words...

4. What Movie/TV Show Do You Quote The Most?
Oooh I quote lots of things. Gilmore Girls (2000-2007), random Saturday Night Live (1975-Present) skits, viral YouTube videos, etc.

5. One Silly Thing You Do Daily
I dunno...

Complimentary Internet Service & Amnesty Program For Low-Income Famlies...

Early last week, Comcast announced that its program, Internet Essentials is offering up to six months of complimentary internet service and also an amnesty program for low-income families. And seeing as I'm a librarian and I deal with a lot of lower income families who lack internet access, I thought that I should share the press release that I received about with all of you.


Comcast announced it will include up to six months of complimentary service for any new family that has not yet applied for Internet Essentials. Families who are approved for Internet Essentials between August 4th and September 20th, 2014 will receive up to six months of Internet service. Since 2011, Comcast’s innovative broadband adoption program has connected more than 350,000 families, or about 1.4 million low-income Americans, to the power of the Internet. The program is available in 39 states and the District of Columbia.  

Comcast also announced an amnesty program for certain low-income families who could qualify for Internet Essentials, but have a past due balance. Customers who have an outstanding bill that is more than one year old are now eligible for the program. Comcast will offer amnesty for that debt for the purpose of connecting to Internet Essentials, so long as the customer meets all the other eligibility criteria.  

Comcast Executive Vice President David L. Cohen was joined today by Georgia’s First Lady Sandra Deal at Peyton Forrest Elementary School in Atlanta to make the announcement. Georgia students are among the first in the country to go back to school.     

“Internet Essentials is about transforming lives and inspiring a new generation of leaders to be digitally ready to access the information and tools all students need to succeed in the 21st century,” said Cohen. “By offering up to six months of complimentary Internet Essentials service, along with an amnesty program, we hope to convince even more families that there is no better school supply than having broadband Internet at home. With it, kids can do their homework and parents can be more connected to their children’s teachers and schools.”     

“As a former school teacher, I know first-hand how critical it is that we prepare our children in and outside the classroom to succeed in learning and in life,” said Georgia First Lady Sandra Deal. “As a teacher, I didn’t just teach to one child. I taught to every student in the class, and that is also a goal of Internet Essentials: to ensure every child can build digital literacy skills that benefit them in the classroom and in life.”     

Throughout the back to school season, Comcast will actively engage with parents, teachers, non-profit partners and elected officials to help spread the word to low-income families about the program. The Company plans to air an unprecedented number of public service announcements (PSAs) that promote the new, six months complimentary offer, and to focus on schools where 100 percent of students receive a free lunch through the National School Lunch Program and can therefore automatically apply. Comcast will also continue to offer families the option to purchase a computer at less than $150, as well as provide access to free digital literacy training online, in print and in person.      

Since 2011, Comcast and the Comcast Foundation have dedicated more than $200 million in cash and in-kind support to fund digital readiness initiatives nationwide, reaching more than 1.75 million people through non-profit, digital literacy partners. In 2013, Comcast announced its largest non-profit collaboration to date with Khan Academy to bring free, world-class online educational content to more low-income families. Khan Academy offers a personalized online learning experience to students, in subjects from basic math to physics, biology, economics, art history, computer science, health and medicine and more. Khan Academy has provided 400 million lessons and learners have completed over 2 billion exercise problems. Comcast has committed to airing hundreds of thousands of PSAs for and providing significant digital promotion, in both English and Spanish, of Khan Academy and its educational resources.     

In March, Comcast announced the indefinite continuation of Internet Essentials, well beyond its original three-year commitment. The program’s impact continues to grow as the company works to expand its national and local efforts to address the digital divide for eligible students and families. Since its launch in 2011 to the end of June 2014, Comcast has:      

• Sold nearly 30,000 subsidized computers at less than $150 each.     
• Distributed nearly 37 million Internet Essentials brochures at no cost.     
• Broadcast more than 4 million public service announcements, valued at nearly $51 million.     Welcomed nearly 2.2 million visitors to the Internet Essentials websites in English and Spanish and the Online Learning Center.     
• Fielded more than 2.3 million phone calls to our Internet Essentials call center.     
• Offered Internet Essentials in more than 30,000 schools and 4,000 school districts, in 39 states and the District of Columbia.     
• Partnered with thousands of community-based organizations, government agencies, and federal, state, and local elected officials to spread the word.    
• Dedicated $1 million in grants to create Internet Essentials Learning Zones, where networks of non-profit partners are working together to enhance public Internet access and increase family-focused digital literacy training in Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Fresno, Miami and Seattle, among others. 

Based on customer surveys, we have also learned a lot about what customers think about having Internet Essentials.     

• 98% said they would recommend the program to friends and families.     
• 97% said they use the service so their kids can do homework.     
• 90% said they were satisfied with the program.     
• 82% said they use the service every day or almost every day.  

Comcast and the Comcast Foundation have also made significant investments in nationwide digital readiness, training, and safety programs with partners like the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and The Arc. These partnerships integrate digital readiness education into program curricula and offer the disabilities community a better and safer opportunity to access and be empowered by digital technologies. Also, the Comcast Digital Connectors program has trained and certified thousands of youth in Internet and computer skills across the U.S.  

Internet Essentials from Comcast is the nation’s largest and most comprehensive broadband adoption program. It provides low-cost broadband service for $9.95 a month plus tax; the option to purchase an Internet-ready computer for under $150 and multiple options to access free digital literacy training in print, online and in-person. Eligible families must have at least one child eligible to participate in the National School Lunch Program, including public, parochial, private and homeschooled students.  

For more information or to apply for the program, visit www.InternetEssentials.com or call 1-855-846-8376, or, for Spanish, visit www.InternetBasico.com or call 1-855-765-6995.

Like I stated above I deal with a lot of families that lack internet access, so I think that this could be a great thing if people know about it and take advantage of it.

 This is kinda-sort-not-really sponsored. I didn't actually get anything for posting this., but I was asked if I could share this with all of you.