I can do every single thing that a person in a relationship can

'I don't need anyone. Because I can do every single thing that a person in a relationship can. Everything. Even zip up my own dress. You know, there are some things that are actually harder to do with two people. Such as... monologues.' - Liz Lemon*

If you're like me and you're too busy being awesome to be in a relationship or you're also like me and you think that "Valentine's Day is a sham created by card companies to reinforce and exploit gender stereotypes" (another Liz Lemon classic) then here are some things that you can do to survive Valentine's day without killing anyone:

1. Eat Your Feelings: This one depends on how lazy you are but you can either buy or cook a whole bunch of really yummy food that is really bad for you and than eat it all. I personally like to watch the Gene Wilder version of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory while eating chocolate. 

Kiwi Favourites: New Zealand's Most Popular Recipes is a good one if you feeling like baking all of the food before you scoff it. I really like the Ginger Crunch and Lolly Cake recipes.

2. Treat Yo' Self: Go buy things. Clothes, shoes, more food, manicures, pedicures, other cliché things women spend money on. Whatever tickles your fancy; buy it. Or if you're saving the pennies then treat yo' self at home! Put some cucumbers on those tired eyes, avocado on your face, make yourself a cocktail and lie out in the sun. 

Bobbi Brown pretty powerful : beauty stories to inspire confidence This book is great because not only does it give you tips and instructions on how to do your make up but also on skin care and self confidence.

Lauren Conrad Beauty Okay, so I know that this is the girl from the Hills but her books 'Style' and 'Beauty'  are actually really good. Loads of tips on hair, make up, skin care, nails, fitness and food.

3. Have more fun by yourself than your friends with their lame partners.
Make stuff! We have hundreds of arts and crafts books at the library so just go crazy and make a whole bunch of stuff and then keep it for yourself! Go to a museum, an art gallery, an ice skating rink, the zoo! Think of something you've always wanted to do and just do it. Make sure you take a camera and some food that's bad for you!

4. All the single Ladies (Gal-entine's Day)
Better yet. Do all of the above with your other cynical single friends. (Not that you need anybody; you're an independent woman who don't need no man. Cynicism is just generally more fun as a group activity.) Then dance around to this song:

Good luck out there comrades and a happy Anna Howard Shaw day to us all!

*30 Rock Ep 413 'Anna Howard Shaw Day'

The best show in the world: 30 Rock

It's Christmas time and apparently that's the time for giving so I'm going to give you the best gift of them all: 30 Rock.


30 Rock is one of my favourite things in the whole world. I've said on multiple occasions that I like 30 Rock more than I like some of my friends. I'm not joking.

The show revolves around a sketch comedy show called TGS with Tracy Jordan which is filmed in 30 Rockefeller Plaza (hence the name) in the famous GE building in New York City. Tina Fey was the head writer of Saturday Night Live for 7 years so the show is loosely based on her time working there.

30 Rock is also what they would call 'critically acclaimed  with 14 Emmys 6 Golden Globes and 9 Screen Actor's Guild awards and Newsweek magazine naming 30 Rock the best comedy of the past decade.

Please check it out! The show is my best friend (along with Taylor Swift and Duckie from Pretty in Pink).

Season 6 has just come into the library with the 7th and final season is on channel Four on Thursday Nights.

Gambino is a mastermind

Last week I introduced you to my imaginary best friend Taylor Swift so this week I thought I would introduce you to my imaginary boyfriend Donald Glover.

Most of you will know Donald Glover as Troy Barnes from Community and while it is one of the best shows on TV right now he is so much more than half of ‘Troy and Abed in the Morning’.

Donald Glover started off as a staff writer for 30 Rock (the greatest show in the world) and during the three years he was there wrote some of the funniest episodes (The Fun Cooker and Episode 210). It was during his work on 30 Rock that he started his career in rap music under the stage name Childish Gambino. It started off as a joke and he would release EPs free on the Internet. After steadily gaining popularity and having his song ‘Freaks and Geeks’ in an Adidas commercial Donald signed with Glassnote Records and released his first album published onto CDs entitled ‘Camp’.

Camp is one of my favorite albums of the past few years. Lyrically it is so well written and clever. I would love to put an example of how great the lyrics are but I can’t think of any that wouldn’t offend a lot of people. His lyrics are pretty filthy. It’s awesome.

It was during the first few years of his music career Donald got the role of Troy on Community which is heading into its 4^th season. The whole cast of Community is hilarious and if you feel like watching one of the funniest shows on TV make sure you check it out. It's NBC comedy at it's finest. 

In summary, Donald Glover is a genius writer and has worked on 2 of the best shows on TV while releasing a ton of good music. You should also know that Donald Glover is a babe. And that's why he is my imaginary boyfriend. Make sure you check out the Community and 30 Rock DVDs we have in the library and (if you’re an adult and not easily offended) his album Camp. They’re all amazing. You can take my word for it.