But I'm not them, so this is not like that.
This list is not even carefully-curated — I typed it in the "notes" app while riding the shuttle on the way to work. It stops after five items because that's when I started watching a hilarious YouTube video over the shoulder of the guy sitting in front of me.
Anyways, here's a random list of things with which I'm currently obsessed.
1. Dubsmash
I know I'm a little late to the game on this one, but a month or two ago, I discovered the Dubsmash app. If you aren't already on board, Dubsmash is a lip-sync app that allows you to create a short lip-sync video to music, TV/movies, sounds or videos of your own choosing. Most of my best work is done end of the day—hair up, glasses on, giant sweatpants, sans makeup. But there is only so much of that mess I want on the Internet, so here's one of me as my nephew, showing off his new Mickey Mouse toolkit:
One day, I strive to be as skilled as these fantastic celebrity Dubsmashers (I think that's a word now).
Olivia Munn and Aaron Rodgers
Stephen and Ayesha Curry
2. Double-Sided Wardrobe Tape
You're probably thinking, "What the what?" I recognize this is a weird thing to be a fanatic of but I find it unbelievably helpful. I always thought this was just a tool to help celebrities contain their cleavage on the red carpet. Turns out, it's so much more! (Well, it's not that much more, but it is helpful.)
Remember in My Big Fat Greek Wedding when Toula's dad thinks Windex is the answer to everything? I've started to become that way about double-sided wardrobe tape.
Pants too long and you're too lazy to go to tailor? Wardrobe tape.
Bra strap escaping your shirt? Wardrobe tape.
Suede boots falling down because you never have time to go to the gym anymore and no longer have the calf muscles to hold them up? Wardrobe tape.
Have to adhere 15 black polka dots to your lady bug Halloween costume but don't want to ruin your dress? You guessed it. That ingenious tape.
You may be thinking, "But, Lindsay, why not just use regular double-sided tape?" And that's an excellent question, you. I've found that tape designed specifically for wardrobe needs is superior in that it seems to be a stronger adhesive but also doesn't leave a residue on your clothes or skin. Also, it comes pre-cut and in a handy tin that you can keep in your purse or briefcase. (Do people still carry briefcases?)
3M did not pay me for this post. Though, they should.
3. Spiced Hot Apple Cider
You all can keep your pumpkin spice lattes. I'm all about the hot apple cider. I love it so much and I begin to crave it the minute the leaves start to turn. It's warm and spicy and fragrant and wonderful. And I'm not talking that warmed up store-bought apple juice that some places try to pass as cider. I mean true apple cider that's from an actual apple, mulled with spices, and served piping hot. If you put a cinnamon stick in it, then you're making all my dreams come true. I'm also equally as passionate about mulled wine but I'm not able to imbibe as frequently because I find that, during most hours of the day, I have to be a fully-functioning adult.
4. The List App
Brought to you by B.J. Novak (The Office), this app allows you to create and contribute to lists on anything you could ever imagine. It sounds dumb, I know. That's what I thought when my sister told me to download it. Instead, it's the opposite of dumb. Here's a video about it.The List App is the social media app I didn't know I needed. Most of the lists I read are insanely creative, smart, and witty. You just have to try it.
No, seriously, I need you to try it because I only have 5 followers, one of which is my sister and another is a sewer company. (Though that sewer company is using the app for some brilliantly hilarious content. Digital marketers, take note.) I'm Lindsaydec.
Some of my favorite lists include lists from Paul Feig, Mindy Kaling, B.J. Novak, and my sister.
5. Lenny Newsletter
Apparently I'm a sucker for any e-venture from a celebrity, but the feminist bi-weekly newsletter, Lenny, founded by Lena Dunham and Jenni (Lena + Jenny = Lenny) is one of my favorite things to read on my commute to or from work ...when I'm not typing out blog posts or eavesdropping on neighbors' phone activities, of course.In an incredibly simplistic explanation, I describe Lenny as bad-ass women talking about things that are important to them and society. And there is nothing I love more than learning from inspiring bad-ass women.
Lenny kicked off with an interview with the potential-President herself, Secretary Clinton, and followed up with activist Gloria Steinem, among other incredible and accomplished women. Articles range from funny—Lena Dunham's retrospective on her Halloween costumes—to relevant and informative—Senior Advisor to the President Valerie Jarrett's "Keep Guns Away From Abusers" or Jennifer Lawrence's essay on the Hollywood wage gap. Lenny cover topics that are important to both genders, though especially to women who seek candid discussion on women's health, career advice, or just a little life inspiration. One of my favorite articles was this one in which Amy Poehler interviews 12-year-old, Tony-nominated Broadway star Sydney Lucas.
Fellas, you can read Lenny too. As Aziz Ansari so eloquently describes, feminism isn't just for the ladies.
Lenny, which originated in its newsletter form, now has a full website on which you can read articles, in case you didn't pick up on that through my hyperlinks. Though I recommend you sign up for the newsletter here.
There you have it. Five things—in an extraordinarily long post—that I currently love. I hope you note that they were in no particular order. I certainly don't rank double-sided tape over feminism. Though it's probably true that I rank stellar Dubsmashes above all else.
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