Don't Wake Me Up If I'm Dreaming...

  MelBivDevoe

Good morning!  Happy Friday!  Stop sleeping at work and get ready for links!

One of our sisters over at Persephone Magazine has a great op ed on how you're never too old to conquer your dreams.  It's a pretty inspiring read.  (Persephone Mag)

Speaking of inspirational, this photo spread of "Bodies We Want" might have you recommitting to your fitness goals.  Or, it might just send you to your bunk.  NSFW for some tasteful nudity.  (ESPN Mag)

Ben & Jerry's Frozen Yogurt Half Baked

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Rusty, and several of the other ladies, really enjoy Ben & Jerry's Greek Frozen Yogurt. I thought it was just alright, perhaps something I would eat instead of regular Ben & Jerry's if it was the only thing left in store freezers after the Apocalypse or when I was really hungry. Not great, but not bad. But it wasn't ice cream, my friends. So few things really are.

I was at Target, the Hot Ink Mecca, and I decided I wanted some Ben & Jerry's ice cream. Sure, I'm on a diet. BUT THE WEATHER IS HOTTER THAN SATAN'S BUTTHOLE AFTER HE FINISHES WATCHING MAGIC MIKE WITH HIS BOYFRIEND, SADDAM. Really hot. So I need more than air conditioners and hiding indoors to make me feel refreshed. I need frozen goodness.

Thankfully, along with the regular Ben & Jerry's there was FroYo Half Baked. It boasts chocolate and vanilla frozen yogurt swirls with chunks of brownies and cookie dough. Take that, Satan's Butthole!

Stormtrooper Zombie Wedding? That's Three Things I Love in One!

 MelBivDevoe

Image by Rachel Krieshauser via Offbeat Bride

This creative couple from Colorado pulled out all the stops for their Stormtrooper Zombie wedding - including a zombie head chopping in lieu of a unity candle.  I bet that's one ceremony their guests will never forget!  (Offbeat Bride)

Also unforgettable?  These Brutal Knitting designs from Tracy Widdess.  Who knew yarn tentacles could look so fearsome? (The Mary Sue)

If you're thinking of seeing "Magic Mike," but want to know exactly how much skin you're in for, Vulture breaks it down with these handy graphs.  "Shadow penis?"  Color me intrigued.  (Vulture)

It's Impossible to Say "It's Friday!" Without Thinking of That Damn Song

MelBivDevoe

... you know which one I mean.  But that's ok.  I'm not letting it get me down.  It's finally Friday and life is good.  So how about happy links today?  Nothing but good stuff to start your weekend!

Yesterday, the Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act, yay!  Here's a breakdown of what that means for you (and your vagina).  (Jezebel)

This shameless excuse for photos of shirtless men is not what "mandate" means, but I'll allow it.  (Buzzfeed)

This might give you a laugh.  CNN had their very own "Dewey Beats Truman" moment yesterday.  Less surprisingly, so did Fox News. (ABL)

Don't Worry Baby, Everything Will Turn Out All Right

MelBivDevoe

Happy Tuesday! Take a minute and check out that graph to the left. Everyone good? All right then, on to the links!

I can't top this headline: "Last Night Norway 'Forced' Everyone to Have Safe Sex at Seven O'Clock for a Whole Hour."  (The Gloss)

Well, I knew books sales were up thanks to the "50 Shades" craze, along with sex toy sales, but this I did not see coming.  (The FW)

Time to catch up with my favorite feisty feline, Louis!  (LouisVsRick)

Upon reading this article, some of us thought this might explain Madonna's British accent, but I'm pretty sure that's just good ol' pretension.  (Discovery News)

Please enjoy these gorgeous images of popping water balloons taken at high-speed by photographer Edward Horsford.  (io9)

It's Gotta Be the Weekend By Now, Right?

MelBivDevoe 

It feels like this week has been super long, doesn't it?  I'm sure you're running out of ways to look busy before starting your weekend.  Allow me to help!

Here's a sweet summer story to get things rolling - the origin of the Popsicle.  (Gizmodo)

Why not try making your own popsicles at home?  Those Berry White Sangria Pops are calling my name.... (Betty Crocker)

It can be difficult to eat healthy when you're at a restaurant.  Lifehacker has a great roundup of advice and tips that go beyond common sense to help you eat smart when you're eating out.  (Lifehacker)