I Still Like Things

Sorry. Haven't liked anything in awhile, but now I do.

IKEA As-Is Section - While I consider Zurich to be the mouth of Hell (they know what they did), you can never go wrong with the quality craftsmanship and aesthetic design of the Swiss' home decor and textiles. Walking through the professionally designed, well lit display rooms can be both relaxing, and at times, cathartic. And people don't know IKEA stands for something real. Literally - "Ingvar Kamprad Elmtaryd Agunnaryd". (I didn't care enough to research what the words mean.) It has been marked with its share of controversy: slave labor, political insults, and the most offensive - changing its logo typeface to Verdana. Assholes. Nonetheless, these snafus aren't enough to deter young adults all around the world from spicing up their living spaces with hip lamps and plywood shelves. Even I must admit I have bought a few choice pieces from the Wal-Mart of Pier 1 Imports. My favorite buy? A down comforter from the As-Is section for $25 (originally $80.) Before you check out next time, stop by the shady room off to the side for the marked-down merchandise that can't be sold in the regular store. Sure, there are no returns and some of the stuff may not be in ideal condition, but its 2010 and the unemployment rate is still uncomfortable. And besides, that bookshelf will look BOSS against the exposed brick in your studio apartment.

Obama's so hip.

 Kristen Schaal: You probably know her from "Flight of the Conchords" but Kristen Schaal is the girl who creeped you out in high school and is now the hilarious (still kinda creepy) woman taking over comedy. She had a negligible role in "Dinner with Schmucks" but her stand-up is brilliant. Check her out killing it on Letterman.

Not Tina Fey.

Bookends: How many times do your books fall over? So annoying. Buy some book ends:

They're kind of pointless because literally no one reads anymore. (I use "literally" figuratively.)

California Pizza Kitchen Oven Pizzas: The best oven pizza sold in stores. I recommend the Margherita and Sicilian. Stay away from the Spinach Artichoke. But honestly, the best oven pizza. I just can't recommend them enough. Usually I only buy them when they're on sale at Wal-Mart because the things are seriously not worth $7.

Suck it, Tony's.