I'm Like a Proud Mother...

Came across this WTA ad on AdFreak this morning. Thought I'd share it...

That song in the background? It's by Civil Twilight. You may have heard me rave about them before. But they're my favorite. I love them. And I just feel so proud of them when I hear their music being used in stuff like this. They deserve it.

So, shout out to you Steve, Andrew, and Rich. What big deals you're becoming.

Oh, what? You want to hear the whole song? Ok, it's playing for you right now...

And the Winner Is...

I'm sure some of you are thinking right now, "Wait. What? Kari had a contest on her blog? How did I miss that? Was I entered without even knowing it? If so, did I win?"

Stop freaking out. Right now. Because you weren't eligible for this contest. So quit having anxiety about it.

No, this contest is all about being adequately prepared for the summer heat. So far, the weather in New York has been beautiful. And still is. But I can feel the heat starting and... I just have to say that Texas knows how to handle the heat of summer way better. As in, "Let us blast chill you as soon as you walk into our building. Oh, the AC isn't enough? How about a fan? There are also 50 pools you may choose to cool off in."

So, big surprise. I'm awarding Texas with the prize of being the "Best-Prepared State for Hot Hotness." I'm sure there are other states you would see fit to win the award but... come on, people. I'm from Texas. Of course it's going to win. Stop being ridiculous.

So, stay cool, friends. Both figuratively and literally.

This Avatar is Way Cooler Than Those Creepy Blue Aliens...

I wish I could dance like this. And I wish I had my own Kinect avatar that could dance like this alongside me.

More Strange New York Sights

It never ends, folks.

Who knew that a skunk and a chicken could be friends? And could start a band together?

Then there were the prisoners at Union Square. (Note: These were not real prisoners.)

And this guy. Businessman during the week. Karaoking street-performer on the weekends. Notice his sweet karaoke system all set up, he's reading the lyrics off an iPad, and his cell-phone holster. Also, I'm pretty positive he was singing some weird Spanish rave music. And you're going to have to turn your head to the side to watch it because I filmed it that way. Sorry.

So Long, World

So, I'm sure you're all aware that the world is ending tomorrow, Saturday, May 21. It's been a great run, World. I'm sorry we must part so soon. I guess if I have to be somewhere when the world ends, New York isn't a bad place to be...

Live it up tonight, friends. For it shall be our last.

Also, check out this post with 5 videos you must watch before tomorrow:

http://www.adweek.com/adfreak/5-videos-you-should-watch-world-ends-tomorrow-131840

See you guys Monday.

Who Thought This Was a Good Idea?

So, my earlier post about interesting New York sights made me think about an ad I recently saw and read about from Honda. Some of you probably saw this ad while watching Glee this past week. And most of you were probably disturbed.



I just need to know. Why, Honda? Why would you make a creepy fluffy monster the star of your commercial? It's just... weird. Some of you in advertising may begin to think, "I wonder what their strategy was?" I would warn you against that because your mind starts to go in all these deep, dark, weird places.

So, if you ever find yourself in the position of creating car commercials, don't follow Honda's footsteps, please.

Interesting New York Sights

In a city with this many people you are bound to see some weird and interesting things.

Toto, we're not in Provo anymore. This I know because I've seen things like this:

And this:

Can't forget about this:

And who would have thought you would find a University of Utah shirt at a Forever 21 in NYC?

Celebrity Sightings

New York is full of celebrities. And we have had our fair share of sightings.

First was President Obama.

Next, Ryan Gosling.

Then, the gay assistant from Sweet Home Alabama, Nathan Lee Graham.

And finally, Gilles Marini.

Stop Hating Me.

I know. I know. I have been absolutely awful about updating my blog. But I've just been so busy going out and having adventures that I haven't had much time to come home and blog about them.

So, the next few days are going to be filled with several blog entries because there's just too much to put all in one post. It would be overwhelming. For you and I both.

So, strap in and get ready for this. I'll do the same.

Rainy Day in NYC.

And it kind of reminds me of home... just a solid field of umbrellas as far as the eye can see. It makes it hard to not just want to curl up under a blanket and catch up on shows all day.

Good thing I love working in Advertising...

Let's celebrate the rain Glee style...