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Fun Friday

It’s Fun Friday!

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**I’m writing this as I’m watching “Friends!”**

My favorite “Friend” is Jennifer Aniston.  I’ve always thought she was a beautiful woman, not to mention she seems confident, smart and we all know she’s talented (though, I’ve been disappointed in her choice of movies). For the ten years that she played Rachel Karen Green, I fell in love with Jennifer Aniston.

I know that before she began dating Brad Pitt, she dated Tate Donovan (who also played her love interest on the show, Joshua).  Now, I was not one who was head over heels for Brad, but he wasn’t bad on the eyes, at least back then.  When the were photographed together, they exuded with happiness and they looked like a truly happy couple.  Once news broke that they would be getting engaged, I was happy for them and wished them a lifetime of love and happiness.  Here are some of my favorite pictures of them:

and then Brad broke her heart!

It’s said to be known that this was they day before they announced their split.  I think Brad’s shirt is very fitting!

While nobody really knows what happened with him and his beloved “Angie” on the set of “Mr. & Mrs. Smith,” I have my own thoughts and opinions about what occurred.  I once heard that she was asked about Brad and Angelina’s fling on the set.  She responded that she decided to “trust her husband” and that he was faithful to her.  I respect her for handling the situation the way she did.

Since her marriage to Brad ended, she’s been linked to John Mayer, Bradley Cooper and Vince Vaughn.  Of all the guys, I’d have to say I liked her with Bradley Cooper (drool) the best, but I guess she does have a thing with the name “Brad”ly, so that didn’t work.  When she began shooting the movie “Wonderlust,” she met Justin Theroux.  I never saw the movie, but I wasn’t really a fan, but in each picture that I saw of them together, she looked genuinely happy.

In closing, I’m just a normal fan who would like to see her favorite celeb happy.  She deserves the best and if she’s happy, that’s all that matters.  Celebs, especially Jen, has been through so much in her lifetime and we (regular people) have no right to judge her.  Jennifer Aniston’s just living her life!

Here’s to Jen and Justin!  I wish them a lifetime of love and happiness!

It’s Fun Friday

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Betty White

Betty White turned 90 on Tuesday, so in honor of this iconic woman, I thought I’d pay a tribute to her.

I started going through pictures of her to show you how she’s aged, but the thing is with her, she hasn’t by looks, only by years.  She’s looks like the same woman I know and I love when I “met” her from watching “The Golden Girls” many years ago when she played he lovable (yet sometimes cuckoo) Rose Nylund.  She was my favorite character on that show because she was funny (everyone around me laughed), and somewhat a ditz, which is how I felt growing up — and sometimes still do.  (Note: A few months ago my husband and I were flipping through the channels and we saw an episode being played — well, I finally saw how dirty this show was, and why everyone was laughing and blushing).

Betty was an only child, and from a very young age, she was a pet lover.  During the course of her long life, she never had any children with any of her three husbands.  I remember her one time saying on a talk show that she considers her pets as her children.  Animals have been such a huge part of Betty’s life that she’s played a huge part in charities and supports animal rights.

Funny lady Betty was the oldest host of the highly populated show, Saturday Night Live, in May of 2010.  It was the first time I’ve watched SNL in years, and I thought she did an amazing job!  She played the parts perfectly, and was so funny!  If I were in the audience, I would’ve definitely given her a standing ovation!  Speaking of funny, don’t you all love that Snickers commercial of her?  She was definitely a team player!  I believe that this was a Super Bowl commercial — and I’d have to say it was one of the best!

We could talk about other highly acclaimed female comedians, but Betty tops them all.  She is a classic woman, and I’m proud that I can say that I have lived to see this lovely, brilliant, and talented woman in my lifetime.  She’s also the grandmother that we all wish we had, am I right?

Now, in no particular order, I’d like to share with you my top five Betty White quotes:

“You don’t luck into integrity.  You work at it.”

“I’ve always liked older men.  They’re just more attractive to me.  Of course, at my age there aren’t many left!  I’ve enjoyed the opposite sex a lot.  Always have.  Always will.”

“The secret to our marriage was enthusiasm. When I knew Allen was coming home, I would freshen my makeup and put on a new blouse. I don’t have a fella, but if Allen — or Robert Redford — were around, we’d have a very active sex life.”

“Friendship takes time and energy if it’s going to work. You can luck into something great, but it doesn’t last if you don’t give it proper appreciation. Friendship can be so comfortable, but nurture it-don’t take it for granted.”

“In your 20’s you dress to impress men.  In your 40’s your dress for business.  In your 80’s your dress for the bathroom.”

I love you, Betty!