COSMOPAULITAN ENTERTAINMENT

Jetting with Jet Blue!

Mon, 5 Jan 2009 05:26:06 -0500

Once again it is time to fly home. These part 11 days have been nothing short of as good a time as one could have in the Green Mountain State with one's family. To my friends in the 802 I'll be back again someday! To my friends in the 212, etc. I'm coming back to the greatest party in liFE: New York City!

A couple of D-listers

Sat, 3 Jan 2009 22:39:52 -0500

This will probably be the only time I ever top Kathy Griffin!

Courtesy of a friend's Facebook friends listing:

Vermont Vacation = Rehab?!

Sat, 3 Jan 2009 11:24:54 -0500

Last night I decided to go out to downtown Burlington and see a few friends. This included one of my most favoritest people in the world, one Miss Danni! Danni and I have known each other for twenty years!! That's a friggin' long time! We went through all thirteen years of school together in Vermont from Kindergarten at Christ the King to Senior Year at Rice! As we discovered last night at What Ale's You, we are old! When did this happen? Danni has a ring on her finger and is planning a 2010 wedding and I'm living life down in the Big Apple and we have both turned into adults! I guess it was bound to happen. Well, while I was talking to Danni about my eleven (11) days in Vermont, I made a comparison to it being like rehab. This was sort of an off the cuff remark, but the more I thought about it on the way home, the more I realized this was an accurate assessment of my trip. Granted in rehab one does not go to bars, but this is indeed a metaphor so it doesn't have to be entirely true. You see, my life in New York is completely different, shocking I know! But in Vermont, all those things I have become accustomed to have now vanished.

Staying out at a bar until 4AM
Going home with random strangers
Waking up hungover
Seeing friends whenever I so choose
Talking about whatever I feel like
Swearing
Generally speaking, simply doing adult things

In Vermont all this and more is toned down to the point of non-existance. It's partly why I'm itching to be back in the city so badly. I miss doing everything, though I have enjoyed saving money by not going out and I have taken a few extra moments to stop and just breathe. The stress in Vermont is certainly not as high as it is in New York, that's for sure. I guess that's why I like to come home every so often, so I can take that extra moment and breathe. But listen, if they try and make me go to rehab, I'll definitely be saying, no, no, no!

New Year, same ol', same ol'

Fri, 2 Jan 2009 18:40:56 -0500

Not too much to report on the past few days. Thank you to everyone who came to read the 2008 Year in Review and actually stuck around to see what else I write about. Readership since the YIR was posted has actually doubled and there has only been one entry since then. Well, New Year's Eve at the Gosselin ~~Estate~~ Barn house was pretty uneventful. We all sort of dipped things in different types of fondue, had a lot to drink, beer mostly and watched the ball drop on various television stations. Michelle showed pictures of her and Matt's cruise, which I will be on next year and we watched Adison's home movie from his Christmas morning. If I could I would make it into a video, but trust me, it's hilarious. Let me set the scene, early Christmas morning, Adison comes down the stairs and questions why the video camera is on. He then heads over to the tree, places one hand on the coffee table and one hand on the couch in an attempt to swing his body forward. Unfortunately, he was just waking up and was not the up for swinging. He landed face first on the floor, but reassured everyone when he got up, "I'm ok, I'm ok."

New Year's Day itself brought together all the siblings for fake Christmas. It was enjoyable to watch Adison open his presents, but rest assured this will be the first and last Christmas in which I cancel gift giving. Instead of buying everyone a present, I decided to come home for eleven (11) whole days! This is the longest stretch of time I have spent in the Green Mountain State since moving away almost seven years ago! While I enjoy coming home and hanging out with everyone, this is a bit extreme! Dessert, like on Christmas (or the day after thanks to JetBlue losing my luggage on Christmas) was held over at Nana and Papa's. The traditional Carmel Corn was distributed and everyone seemed to have a good time. Matt and Michelle headed back to Massachusetts, Chris went on to Maine and Melanie and Adam traveled back to New Hampshire! Little Adison stayed put and came home with me Mom and Greg! He's spending the weekend with me in Vermont...

I have a couple more days before I can get back to normal life in thebig city, but until then I've got a few more friends to see and what seems like an eternity left in the country! I'll be home soon.

New Year's Eve!

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 22:01:47 -0500

OMG, New Year's Eve is here and we have lot of fun stuff on the horizon for 2009. Among a few things I plan on being a bit more active with the acting, adding a bit more volume to the dating scene and maybe even making a special film or two! Hopefully within the week I'll have some exciting news. Fingers crossed! To all those making resolutions for the coming year! Best of luck and here's hoping they make it almost to March! That might be longer than they lasted last year! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Christmas gone overboard....

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 13:46:10 -0500

I'm home for the holidays until next week and I thought I would provide you with a little entertainment at the Gosselin Estate. You see, we have these animated Christmas decorations. There are something like 9 different ones and well, Mom's always searching for more. Check out the quick video I made and see for yourself. This is a sure fire way to get back into the Christmas spirit, which has not left the Gosselin Estate!

2008 Year in Review

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 02:19:43 -0500

2008 Year in Review

Now in its fourth installment, the 2008 Year in Review captures the year's highs, lows and oh-so-memorable moments

Best Drinking Buddy

Lecinda (Elle) -- February 29

Worst Lifestyle Adjustment

Attempting to be hipster --July 8

Best Celebrity Encounter

Sarah meets Graham from 'The Bachelorette -- October 4

Craziest Photo Op.

Balcony shot at Ruby Foo, UWS -- July 11

Best Role Model

Tim Gunn -- August 7

Worst Political Move

CA passes Prop 8 -- November 12

Best Theater Experience

HAIR in the Park -- August 13

Worst Neck Accessory

Hickey #1 -- September 21

Even Worse Neck Accessory

Hickey #2 -- November 8

Most Random Celebrity (Male)

Nick Kroll -- December 4

Most Random Celebrity (Female)

Terra Jole -- July 23

Most Inspirational Event

Out of the Darkness overnight walk -- June 7-8

Best Concert (tie)

Bob Guiney Band -- June 1

Band from TV -- October 11

Best Celebrity Endorsement

Tori Spelling Approves of 'cosmoPAULitan' -- March 11

Worst Photography Skills

Cosmo's pictures of Kate with celebrities -- March 11

Best Attempt to Make the Y.I.R.

Lauren's "To catch a preditor night" -- January 3

Best Addiction next to ~~MySpace~~ FACEBOOK

Cait Doyle's Hot Mess in Manhattan -- July 23

Best Day
Being a Maverick at Disney with Laura -- November 15

Worst Question Asked
"May I have a photo?" instead of "May I have a ride?" -- May 8

Most S(k)inful night

Nude Body Sugaring at Therapy -- August 23

Best Quote

"You're like the Perez Hilton of New York," Sharon Kenny (June 8) -- Photo: December 5

Worst excuse to get a photo

"I've been told I'm the Perez Hilton of New York" -- June 28

Best News

Rebobca moves back in 2009! -- August 16

Best Party

My Double Birthday Bash -- March 28

Best Party, not invited to

Drew Lachey's 'Spamalot' opening party -- June 25

Best Press Moment

Richard Simmons in Penn Station -- May 15

Best Realization of a Celebrity Present

Gossip Girl's Matthew Settle -- October 11

Best Reason to Cancel Plans

AJo comes to visit -- January 8

Best ~~Red~~ Green Carpet

The CW Upfronts -- May 13

Best Solo Show
Kate Pazakis, Unzipped -- December 9

Most Anticipated Reunion

Princess Angela and Prince Paul -- December 26

Biggest Celebrity Freakout

Robert Buckley and Lindsey Price from Lipstick Jungle -- October 11

Biggest Shocker

Celebrity Sponsor Jeff joins Guiding Light -- September 27

Favoritest New Friend

Jordan P. -- July 18

Most Casual Celebrity Encounter

Gossip Girl's Connor Paolo -- December 4

Most Missed Friend

Stef N. -- September 3

Worst Lunchtime Guests

Disney Birds -- November 15

Worst Outfit on a Cold Night

Michael Phelps -- October 31

Best Karaoke Bar
Keats Karaoke -- May 10

Best Return of a Celebrity Sponsor

Terri -- June 2

Best RiceCake Reunion

The Bunnies hit NYC -- October 4

Favorite Television Moment

Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa -- September 8

Most Missed Coworker

Anne C. -- June 27

Most Outrageous Photo

Richard Simmons in Penn Station -- May 15

Best M.C.E. Moment

Brent's Holiday Party -- December 13

Best Karaoke Duet

FitzyCent the Witch and PaulyFlav as Michael Phelps -- October 31

Best Reunification

ReBobca comes back, again and again -- July 5

Worst Rehashing of an Idea

Trying out AGAIN for American Gladiators -- May 13

Priceless Cosmo Moment

Cait Doyle's entrance into my life -- December 5

Craziest Videos to Surface

American Gladiator Try-outs -- January 15

As you can see, this has been quite a year and I thank you for joining me as I go along. Here's to a happy and healthy 2009, may all of your days be merry and bright! Always, cosmo! xoxo

Full House Chinese Restaurant!

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:23:08 -0500

Because Michelle Tanner and company opened a Chinese Restaurant in Vermont after the show ended.

Over the river...

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 08:46:27 -0500

Car rides with the fam. We are heading to Nana and Papa's. This should be an experience!

Merry Christmas to all... and to all a good night... FINALLY

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 22:57:35 -0500

Merry Christmas one and all! Let me first start out by saying how blessed I am to be spending this Christmas season with my friends and family this year in the Green Mountain State. Getting here, and by here I mean, typing away in my childhood bedroom with my laptop has been a trip and a half thus far. Let's first begin on Christmas Eve. I also apologize I am not creative enough to write my own version of 'Twas the Night, but I'm sure you can live without it.

I arrived at JFK airport, Terminal 5 in one piece after almost getting into several accidents along the way thanks to my house-mate's cousin. One of these took place not 500 yards from the house in Queens and before I even had my seat belt fastened. Arriving a tad bit early (which I was fine with) for my 10:40PM flight I stood in line to drop my one piece of luggage off. My one checked bag contained my usual carry on, which I conveniently placed inside an empty suitcase so I could travel back with lots of goodies from Mom's pantry. The line for security was a bit long and I was all bundled up in a brand new winter coat (THANK YOU AGAIN CARMEN!!!) but it moved rather quickly and soon I was in the promised land of the new Terminal Five! T5 as the subway ads proclaimed seemed to be everything I expected, a fancy airport terminal. Oh well, I decided to mark my territory by a secluded outlet and powered up my laptop to watch the Christmas episode of Guiding Light. Boarding time came and went and even though the flight still said On Time, I knew since we were obviously not on schedule, the board did not update properly. Sure enough, twenty minutes or so pass and then finally we start to board.

My initial thought when I heard the cabin door being closed was sweet this is a pretty empty plane. I had the entire row to myself, and even the entire row across the aisle was empty until someone decided to move away from their seatmate and occupy the window seat. The flight, while probably not the worst flight in the history of aviation, but it was definitely not one I would like to repeat. The turbulence was out of control, the pouring rain and gusts of wind did not make it any easier to handle. At one point everyone bounced out of their seats, which was followed by two totally different reactions, the sound of laughter (why, I'm still not sure) and some elderly woman who screamed, "Get this f---er on the ground!" In my head I seconded her emotion!

We arrived safely on the ground, thank goodness, and I quickly called Dad to let him know I was safe. My first stop at the Burlington International Airport was baggage claim. I waited, and waited and waited. After six years of flying JetBlue to and from New York and Burlington, my checked baggage, the one containing my carry-on with all my clothes, was missing. I filed the necessary paperwork and they said it would be with me the next afternoon after they located it. Even the JetBlue attendant was confused at the misplaced luggage, I was only going from JFK to BTV, a 45 minute flight at most, where on Earth did it end up? Christmas arrived, presents were unwrapped, lots of cheer was spread and food was gobbled up! Still no word from JetBlue though regarding my luggage. After three phone calls, I finally received word at 2:17PM the luggage was safely en route to my location. Seven hours later, a canceled trip to Nana's , two phone calls to the delivery service and even a cat nap, I finally had enough and called JetBlue to find out if they knew anything. I spoke with a gentleman who thought seven hours was a bit excessive, so he looked into it and called me back very quickly saying the driver was in my town and should be there soon. Twenty minutes later, sure enough they arrived, luggage in tow!

I now feel like my vacation can actually begin. It took a bit to get started, but I know the remaining ten days of Christmas will only get better and better! To you and your loved one, have a very merry Christmas!