1) In case you live under a rock, this week kicked off the NCAA Basketball Tournament. March Madness has taken over my soul a bit, as I feverishly filled out brackets last weekend and have spent the last few days on my couch, glued to my TV. I kind of feel like I'm watching the Super Bowl because I'm equally into the games as the commercials. I especially dig the spots involving rival fans getting along, like the Sheraton commercials. But, I absolutely adore the "Become Legendary" campaign by Nike. I may be biased, but this one is my favorite.

2) Popwaffle.com. My BFF told me about Pop Waffle on You Tube last year. If you're into pop culture, you'll love this. It's like Best Week Ever in crayon. Don't trust me, just check it out for yourself.

3) If you've seen Forgetting Sarah Marshall or the 2008 MTV VMAs, then you're familiar with the lunatic known as Russell Brand. Recently, he's been promoting his new autobiography, My Booky Wook, as well as his Comedy Central special. He's been interviewed by everyone from those cougars on the Today Show to Chelsea Handler to David Letterman. I have been fortunate enough to catch some of these interviews, and I think they're hilarious. His stand-up routine was alright, but I think he's so much funnier off-the-cuff. It's a combination of his quick-wit, and the fact that there's no way to anticipate what his next answer will be. Half the time I don't understand him through his thick British accent, but I laugh anyway because the interviewer's face is undoubtedly a combination of confusion and repulsion. I have included one of his more tame interviews for your perusing pleasure.

4) Pee Wee Herman. No, I didn't hit my head and travel back to 1986. I was at a friend's house the other night, consuming way too much caffeine, when Pee Wee Under the Big Top came on TV. Since everyone else went to bed, I stayed up and watched it. Granted, this movie isn't nearly as good as Pee Wee's Big Adventure or his TV show, Pee Wee's Playhouse, but it reminded me of how funny Pee Wee was before he got caught with his pants down.

5) I have been trying to learn how to cook for the past few months. So I've been experimenting with new recipes that I've found on the internet and from friends and family. So far, it's been going ok. Last week, I made some killer macaroni and cheese that I found on the internet (based on a recipe from "OK, So Now You're a Vegetarian" by Lauren Butts). I put an additional spin on it, and made it 3-cheese and it was bombtastic. I thought I'd share.

It's not the healthiest thing in the world, but you can make it a little less destructive by making it with wheat pasta, low/nonfat cheese, skim milk and a butter substitute like I Can't Believe It's Not Butter.

For this recipe you will need: 2 oz butter (1/2 stick), ¼ cup flour, ½ tsp salt, 2 cups milk, 2 ½ cups of cheddar cheese (I added some mozzarella cheese and parmesan), and 1 ½ cups macaroni.

Pre-heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).

In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour and salt. Gradually whisk in milk.

Simmer over low heat, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens, about 4 to 6 minutes. Add half the cheese and stir until melted.

Pour the cooked elbow macaroni into an 8x8" glass baking dish. Pour sauce over noodles, then mix. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top.

Bake until heated through and the cheese on top has melted, 20 to 25 minutes. Enjoy!