#Vegas

If you know anything about me, you know Las Vegas is similar to my second home and I go there multiple times a year. Of course I’m not this big gambling alcoholic, I do have family there, but in more recent years, I turned 21, and began taking advantage of all that LV has to offer. Although those who live there think it is a dump, I enjoy how close it is to California, the clear skies and the hot sun.

If you have not yet visited Vegas, you should probably put that on your early twenties bucket list. There is so much to do, see, eat and drink around the area that you will never want to leave! If you’re planning a trip to Vegas anytime soon, here is what you need to do in order to have the optimal sin-filled time in Sin City.

Get off the plane and immediately head to In-N-Out burger. Order a Number Two animal style and feel pure euphoria as you take that first bite. Don’t forget to get extra sauce packets to dip your fries….heaven on Earth, I promise. And after you have binged on one of the best fast food restaurants in all of the U.S. (in my opinion), go lay out by the pool for the entire day and just soak in as much sun as you possibly can. I would say to use baby oil when you’re tanning to get the most out of the sun, but since everyone is so sensitive to tanning topics, lather on that sun screen.

If you’re me and staying off of the strip when you arrive, hit up Stoney’s Country Bar that night for some awesome line dancing! I recently found out that it’s now called Las Vegas Bull, so I’m hoping it has the same type of style. I normally would rather eat chalk then go to a country bar, but this one is so much more fun and has free drinks for ladies on Thursday…and we all know how I feel about free.

As you wake up the next morning and somehow have a little bit of In-N-Out on the roof of your mouth, get out of bed and immediately head outside… do not neglect the sun, you will regret it! Walk over to your nearest Fresh n Easy for a store jam-packed with healthy foods. I definitely recommend grocery shopping there if you’re going to spend time on the strip. Everything on the strip is overpriced, so it’s nice to grab the things you need to last you the entire day/weekend. Since you just went grocery shopping for the weekend and you don’t want to eat your entire bag of food, stop at The Cracked Egg for breakfast (or In-N-Out, again). This small café has delicious brunch and salads, along with a quaint atmosphere that is perfect for chatting with your favorite people.

After you are full, but want something sweet, go to Tropical Smoothie where your cousin and her friends can hopefully cop you a dank Blue Lagoon smoothie, which is made with love. But the blueberries get sooo stuck in your teeth so do not go in public until you clean yourself. Since you’ve been eating sh*tty for the past couple of days, head to Red Rock Canyon for some calorie burning. The views are amazing and it is a great way to get out of the party scene and enjoy some nature.

Anyways, once you’ve had enough of family time, tell your friends to meet you at the toptional pool in Mandalay Bay. Now, I get it, at first, the thought of going to a topless pool sounds crazy and weird, which it can be. But in all honesty, it kind of gives you this empowerment where you feel like the head b*tch in charge. Or there is a slight possibility that we could’ve had one too many piña coladas. Either way, it’s definitely something you need to put on your bucket list because what happens in Vegas, sort of, stays in Vegas.

Another really fun pool party club is Wet Republic at the MGM Grand. Although they wouldn’t let me bring my selfie stick, it was a really good time dancing, drinking, getting tan and meeting a bunch of randos in a pool.

So, while you’re burnt and maybe a little bit turnt, now is the time to stop inside my favorite hotel and casino, the Cosmopolitan, and take a break from the sun. Stop at the restaurant Holstein’s for some appetizers and an alcoholic milkshake, which by the way are delicious, yet hella expensive. After you’ve stuffed your face, it is now time to spend an ungodly amount of money on a shot of Patron. The best way to do this is by going to the chandelier bar, just a few steps away from Holstein’s, and buy your $15 shot. Totally not worth it, but totally, yolo.

As you romp around the casino for a few hours, you start to think that maybe it is time to take a nap before you hit up some of the clubs tonight.

*Naps*

You are well rested, you went to the discount liquor store and got your vodka and lemons. Water is provided in the hotel, you’re good to go with your vodka waters. Some clubs that I would recommend are Hyde in the Bellagio, Haze at the Aria, Hakkasan in the MGM Grand. Honestly, when you’re in the Vegas mindset, the club really doesn’t matter – you’re going to have fun regardless. If you are a girl (CHICKS RULE), you most likely will get in for free. Make sure to stop by these clubs earlier in the day to get your name on “the list”. This will give you “VIP access” which is a fancy saying for “you can get your guy friends in for free”. Completing this simple step is worth it in the end because it costs your guy friends ridiculous amounts of money to enter a club.

Side note: Wear a clutch when you go out, and keep it in your hands at all times. For some reason, pick pocketers targeted the Angie’s on my latest trip, and stole both of our iPhones. Then afterward, they tried stealing my bank account information. So, basically don’t be a super good and trusting person because people will screw you.

After you wake up from a night of partying and hopefully do not feel like you are going to legit die, walk the strip and see what it has to offer! There is so much to do and see, and it is most likely super sunny out. Some of my other favorite hotel and casinos are the Venetian, Caesar’s Palace, Wynn, and MGM Grand.

If you know some of the townies, hit up #chad and get invited to a sick kicker, where you can drink roofied beer with 18 year olds…lol jp. Now you have visited some of my favorite places in Vegas. But since you are already on the west coast, you need to find a way to make it to California. Whether you’re hiking Hollywood Hills, eating mango on Santa Monica pier or lying on the beach with your selfie stick in San Diego, California is one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited.

Find a ride or rent a car, and take the 4-5 hour trek to the west coast, you will undoubtingly have an amazing time. Also, when in California, only eat sushi. The fresh water fish is one h*ll of a dank delight.

 

What are your favorite places in #Vegas? West coast?

 

~anjo

Your guide to a prosperous Netflix binge

Let’s face it. You have all fallen accustomed to a good ol’ Netflix binge at some point in your life…especially if you’re experiencing Wisconsin winter…Fortunately, as we say goodbye to this icy tundra, we refuse to say goodbye to our Netflix addiction. It so simple to use, has a great variety compared to other media streams, and when someone logs onto their account from your computer, you’re golden for basically life.

Now, I’m not that big into movie watching, but am always down to sit on my butt for hours accompanied by a good sitcom or television series. This is why I love Netflix. The no commercial, short episode shows that they offer allow me to sit in bed for an entire day laughing my ass off at Joey Tribbiani.

Something I see an overabundance of, is posts ending with “…what should I watch on Netflix now!??!” Ok friends, I am here to help you…Because I have spent entire winter breaks laying around on a new television show bender, and my mind is open to watching new things.

***One important note I must include is that in order to fully appreciate a said show’s humor, authenticity, and/or drama, I advise all to watch serialized shows as they were intended…in sequential order!!!

Classics – self-explanatory. Watch these now!

Friends: I have gotten abundant amounts of rude remarks when I told my friends that I just started watching this show in 2015. But, now I know why they were so appalled. If you haven’t already seen this series numerous times, start now. It is hilarious, corny, relatable and just a downright classic. The basic plot is about a group of six friends living in New York making their way through life’s ups and downs. I will now join the harassment squad for anyone who says they have not seen Friends.

Gossip Girl: If you are a girl, from age 16-25, and you have not seen Gossip Girl, you need to get on this train stat. This show has the perfect mixture of humor, drama, shock, and I guarantee you will cry at least once (or 10+ times if you’re anything like me). Basically, “Gossip Girl” is this huge stalking b*tch who follows everyone’s whereabouts and causes all this drama, and the entire show you try to figure out who this nutcase is! So many twists, turns, love stories, gahh!! It’s just amazing, watch it. xoxo

Malcolm in the Middle: Obviously, if you grew up in the 90s, you have seen this all-time comedic classic. Not only does this series display the dysfunction of your ‘typical’ family, it is very relatable to all ages. The mom is a whack job and it really makes me laugh. Add this to your queue right now!

Dramas – The shows where you feeling anxiety, sadness and anguish.

Breaking Bad: This brilliantly written series makes you feel sorrow for your average Joe dad and as the show progresses, you start to feel actual hatred. The shock, inhumane and drama within this show is just too difficult to put into words. It is edgy, impeccable, and outstanding, unless of course you are scared of torture, drugs and murder.

Desperate Housewives: So, after you have drooled over the love between Chuck Bass and Blair Waldorf, switch things up a bit to a more mature series that involves people with actual families and lives. DH follows a group of middle/upper class women through their mysterious, unfaithful and dramatic lives. Its twists and unexpected turns leave you on the edge of your seat. And hey, even boyfriends like this show… (Sorry for ratting you out, K)

Scandal: If you want to keep the drama going, but turn from a family drama to a more political and professional drama, Scandal is your out. The events within this series really make you think about the presidential party, as well as what they do to people who interfere with their plans. It’s interesting, gives you a different outlook on things, and the situations Olivia Pope gets herself in, they are jaw-dropping!

Once Upon a Time: Ok, I saved the best for last. I am currently in the middle of season 2 of this show, and I just CAN’T. GET. ENOUGH. It is brilliantly corny. The basic plot surrounds the story of Snow White, and how the Evil Queen curses all of the fairy and folktale characters, sending them to the present day. It is amazing how connected all of these characters are, and the action/drama makes you unable to stop watching. Spoiler: I hear the third season involves Frozen! eeeeeee

I would love to include Pretty Little Liars on the list of dramas but this guy from Vine basically hit the nail on the head with my feelings:

Comedies – Not only am I the *queen* of selfies, but I also consider myself in when it comes to television comedies. I thoroughly enjoy a good cackle sesh, so believe me when I say, you will lol after watching the following shows.

The Office: This is definitely a classic, but I have to keep it at the top of my comedy list. So ridiculously funny, you will definitely burst into laughter throughout this entire series. The basic plot, if you haven’t already watched, is a group of people working at a paper company, with the most inappropriately hilarious boss named Michael Scott…who is just a downright clown. Other main characters Dwight, Jim and Pam consistently pull pranks on each other throughout the show, but eventually wind up as very good friends.

Parks and Recreation: A similar plot to the Office, yet equally as funny. Follow Leslie Knope, a high-strung Parks Department leader as she tries to turn a pit into a park, create a happy environment for a crappy Indiana town, and work with her fellow WEIRDO coworkers. Each one has their own quirk about them, and you fall in love as you watch.

Psych: This hilarious series follows a goofy “psychic” and his lifelong best friend as they find themselves in the center of each murder case that the Santa Barbara police department encounters. Although Sean has merely a photographic memory, he helps solve many cases and also stir up a lot of trouble. It’s a definite must see and, might I add, does not really need to be watched in serialized order.

Portlandia: Although I haven’t had the time to watch this entire series, I have been able to watch various episodes, which are equally bizarre and hysterical. Basically, this show features a bunch of characters from SNL that make fun of the hipsters living in Portland, Oregon.

Any other Netflix series’ that need to be watched asap? Comment them below!

 

 

 

xo xo ~ anjo

How to ~ keep your girl

Wow, sorry for my unintentional hiatus this past week, but sometimes life just gets in the way of things… anyways…I have been thinking about and witnessing a lot of dating drama these past few weeks, as well as binge watching Once Upon a Time, which led me to believe that most men are quite frankly, IDIOTS. Sorry boys, but you must stop being selfish children and grow up into chivalrous men, like Prince Charming. Unless of course you are a woman who settles, and with that I say, have a fun life…

At this point in my life (not saying that with a tone of almighty wisdom), I realize that in order to stumble upon someone you want to be committed too, you must stop searching. When you are confident in yourself and being independent, someone you’re compatible with will fall into your lap…literally. I can see now, that after various relationships, short and long-term, many men just don’t get it. I personally don’t believe it is hard to make your girl stick around. If you treat her with the utmost respect, don’t get lazy and stay loyal, there is no reason for her to break things off with you… unless of course she finds someone that can do the job better. Nahmean.

I also want to note, that this is in no way trashing any of my previous boyfriends. Our ties were cut due to various reasons, and these components I am going to list may or may not have been lacking in the past. I strongly believe that dating is important before you commit yourself to someone for life; you figure out what you truly need to be happy with a significant other, and once you find that, you’ve got yourself a soulmate. You also all may be thinking that I have no idea what I’m talking about because I’m single…but if you ask any one of my exs, they’d tell you I was a damn good girlfriend.

Any who, maybe you can analyze your current romantic situation and say, “hey, my boyfriend is a dip sh*t and not worth my time.” Or maybe if you’re a guy, it will finally click in your small brain. Regardless, it’s easy to make a girl happy, and you know the saying, a happy wife makes for a happy life.

Trust ~ the most important item on this list and something that many men have a deficiency of. The super jealous attitude must stop if you want to keep your lady. Not only does being extremely jealous make the girl uncomfortable, insecure and pissed off, it makes her feel like she should seek other men who are not like you, and she will. If your girl has not done anything to interfere with your trust, you need to lay off. Let her talk to whoever she wants, wear whatever she wants, and know that if it’s meant to be, it will be…Many times men take their jealous so far that it turns into abuse over time. Don’t let that happen, ladies. Most people do not change, and if the jealous-ness is apparent early on, RUN.

Respect her space ~ Of course, when you’re in a new relationship it can be exciting and fulfilling. But after a while, the honeymoon stage begins to go downhill and you start seeing everyone’s true colors. At this point in the relationship, you know one another’s likes and dislikes… so you should respect them. If you know she hates PDA, don’t try to constantly PDA. If you know she’s not in the mood for any bed rocking, let it go. Not only will she resent you for overstepping her boundaries, she probably will get fed up with the disrespect and avoid you all together.

Don’t get lazy ~ This is something that almost every single guy I know does after some time. I understand, after a year or two or four things get pretty comfortable. But getting lazy is the one detrimental trait in men that end many of today’s relationships. Always keep your relationship fresh…be corny, remind each other why you are together in the first place, still find new ways to make each other smile, and always, always treat each other like it’s the first day you met.

Do stuff with her ~ Don’t let her do extracurricular activities alone…even if you don’t feel like it. Somewhere down the line, she will do something for you that she hates, just to make you happy. Do the same for her. Cook with her, clean with her, help her scrub her floors, go on walks with her, runs with her, spend an hour at Forever 21 with her, go on a Target binge with her, etc. She will appreciate you more if you take the time to do things you dislike, just to be with her.

Carry her sht ~ I don’t care if you’re a brother, friend, boyfriend, dad, whatever. Carry anything somewhat heavy for any lady you see struggling. If you consider yourself an alpha-male, carry her laundry basket, groceries, large suitcase, etc without complaining! If your beliefs contain any small ounce of chilvery, carry things for her…this also includes her body. And if a guy tells you that they miss carrying your laundry basket, marry him.

Feed her ~ Don’t ask questions, just hand her the food. Always.

 

 

 

anjo

That Summerfest Lineup Tho…

If you don’t know what I’m talking about, you have a botched up social media presence.

Every year I tell myself that I won’t go to Summerfest because it’s for underage drinking and blowing money, but every year they hook up that lineup with some of my fave artists! For this week’s JOTD, I’ve decided to switch it up, Sfest style and give you some of my favorite songs from the artists who will be gracing us with their beautiful talent this year.

Not saying these musicians will be playing these songs at America’s largest musical festival, but maybe they will get you hooked before the end of June.

Ed Sheeran – Headlining at the Marcus Amphitheater… So you’ll have to actually purchase a ticket to see him in concert. Totes worth it though.

The A Team | Thinking Out Loud | Give Me Love | Sing

Free Stages ~

Dirty Heads – Check the Level | Lay Me Down | My Sweet Summer | Dance All Night

Timeflies – Swoon | Everything I Do | Nothing At All | Ride | I Choose U

Lecrae – Breathing to Death | I’m Turnt | God is Enough | Sacrifice | Tell the World | Say I Won’t

Sublime – you don’t even need to know the songs, because all them sound the same when you’re blitzed. Amazing still.

Motion City Soundtrack – LG FUAD | Everything is Alright | Hold Me Down | This is For Real

Third Eye Blind – Non Dairy Creamer | Jumper | Semi-Charmed Life | Never Let You Go 

 

This year, summerfest is June 24 – June 28 and June 30 – July 5, 2015. Get your tickets now at Summerfest’s site. If you plan on going more than three times this year, pick yourself up a PowerPass, which they will most likely announce closer to the festitval. They are definitely worth the money!

 

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~anjo