Coming Clean - Ten Current Guilty Pleasures

1.) Brownies

--> I'm not a huge meal-then-dessert girl, but I cannot say no to a brownie even with the button of my jeans undone and the zipper pulled down. It's a disease. Chocolatitis. Brownemia.

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2.) The Hills

--> This is embarrassing. Truly embarrassing. I feel my IQ drops about fifty points each time I watch an episode - and I don't miss an episode. I'd try to figure out where that leaves my IQ score, but I can't do math anymore because I've watched too many episodes of "The Hills." While everyone else claims it's scripted, I cling to the belief that it is like, OMG, TOTALLY real!

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3.) The Bachelorette

--> Another shallow one. But it's pure dramatic goodness, and I can't help myself.

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4.) Hanson

--> Actually, I don't really feel too guilty about this one. It can't be denied. Hanson is awesome. Just try putting on "Mmmbop" and not singing along. I dare you.

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5.) Social Networking

--> I'm the kind of person who rarely gets bored and likes spending time alone. I can have fun by myself and I don't need to be around other people often. However, I happen to be obsessed with social networking, which shouldn't come as a surprise to those who know me. I've been doing a little better on this front lately in that I've layed off the F-book somewhat. But only because it's been replaced with Twitter.

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6.) Shopping

-->When it comes to shopping I am impulsive and compulsive. I am no Paris Hilton but like most I do enjoy things, though I realize things are empty and meaningless. I shop for therapy. I shop for celebration. I shop because it's thrilling. Yes, thrilling. ...Too strong a word?

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7.) www.perezhilton.com

--> I'm pretty sure he's not the nicest person ever, but I have been known to wander over to his website when the rest of the internet-world is in a lull. This is also slightly embarrassing because I've never been someone who really cares about celebrities (other than my teeny-bopper crushes on JTT, Leonardo and Josh) but he makes me care! His entertaining rants coupled with his general overall obnoxiousness is a bit analogous to watching a trainwreck - you know what you're about to see will be horrible, but you can't look away!

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8.) Poker Face

--> Lyrically the song is terrible. Absolutely terrible. Before I went to Vegas I couldn't even listen to it because the lyrics were so ridiculous. Then while IN Vegas the song was everywhere and so were poker tables/players. In Vegas, the song made more sense. In fact I consider it to be somewhat of a Vegas theme song. I still hate the lyrics, but now if it comes on the radio I'm prone to busting a few moves in the car much to Craig's chagrin. I can't lie, it's a catchy tune and it has grown on me.

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9.) The red carpet

--> I don't quite know why, but I think pre-awards show red carpets are quite entertaining. Perhaps because it's one of the few times we get to see a bunch of actors/actresses on TV minus the acting. Well, I suppose a bit of acting is required to keep those fake smiles posted on their faces for the paparazzi.

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10.) Wipeout

--> While there's a fine line between slapstick humour and plain stupidity, you have to admit: there is something wonderful about seeing somebody else wipe out. Just ask AFV, which has thrived off people hurting themselves for years. Now there is this new summertime show, appropriately dubbed "Wipeout." It's really just the English version of the Japanese MXC. Despite the filled-with-extra-cheese commentary, it is thoroughly entertaining and has even been known to produce a few belly laughs in this household.

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