1. Google Reader. It’s no secret to anyone who knows me that I have been addicted to my Google Reader for a long time, but recently I have really made an effort to find new blogs, especially food blogs.  Unfortunately, all this makes me want to do is cook delicious things, which is somewhat impossible considering my ‘kitchen’, if you can even call it that, currently consists of a refrigerator, a sink, a microwave and a toaster. Boo, UniLodge Sydney.

Some of my favs: We Are Not Martha, 17 and Baking, Erin Cooks and The Clean Plate Club

2. Sally Hansen Diamond Strength Instant Nail Hardener: This stuff really works. My nails have been seriously awful since I’ve gotten to Australia, maybe because I’ve been harder on them with all the traveling, etc., but something needed to be done.  Since all beauty/nail care stuff is about twice as expensive here, I had my mom send me some of this in a package. I immediately slapped on two coats, and my nails already feel better just a couple days later. It’s shaping up to be a permanent fixture in my makeup drawer.

3. Glee! I’m sure I am not the only one who is crazed over this show, but it is just so. good. And I? Am always up for a little drama/comedy/romance with musical numbers thrown in. Mr. Schuester is just awesome, as is Emma, and after that rendition of ‘Sweet Caroline’ I am fully in love with one Noah Puckerman. Every week the show tops itself, and I cannot wait to see what they have in store for us in the next few episodes before the hiatus.

Quinn Febray and Rachel Berry! (Image found on Fox.com)

Blog soon,

Lauren