I GOT MY DRIVER’S LICENSE TODAY!!!
Finally.
😀
mid-season wrap-up
Time for my mid-season TV wrap-up (possible spoilers)… 🙂
Sunday
09:00: Desperate Housewives
What happened?!? I’m pretty much snoozing right through this season. The only housewife I’m remotely interested in is Bree.
10:00: Grey’s Anatomy
Snappy dialogue, great music, and those crazy interns… SO MUCH LOVE for this show. Seriously, it just keeps getting better and better each week. And they did a Christmas-themed episode! What’s not to like here?
Monday
08:30: Kitchen Confidential
I’m glad I got to see the Michael Vartan episode before FOX pulled the plug on the show. That was freaking hilarious. *sniff* RIP KC. I hope Bradley Cooper finds another show soon. He’s too gorgeous not to be on TV!
09:00: Prison Break
I didn’t think this show would last on my schedule but it’s really grown on me. The eye candy (Wentworth Miller!) doesn’t hurt either. I’m finding the conspiracy against Lincoln really intriguing (even though I think Lincoln himself is annoying) and the prison break-out really suspenseful. I’ve even really grown to like the little band of inmates that Michael has put together, especially Sucre. Yay cellmates!
09:00: 24
YES!!! JACK BAUER IS BACK!!! I don’t care how implausible or unrealistic this show is… I LOVE IT.
09:00: Related
This is another show that I never ever thought would last more than a few episodes. It’s not all that well-written and 1 of the sisters bugs me (Rose — it’s like she’s too perfect or something, argh) but I find it really endearing. The sisters’ relationship definitely carries the show.
09:00: Las Vegas
My “fluff” show. I watch when I can but don’t really care all that much if I miss it. It’s all about Josh Duhamel for me, anyway. BUT. I can’t believe that Monica (Lara Flynn Boyle) died the way she did. It was very… anticlimactic. She flew off the roof of the Montecito, people. And it didn’t even look real. I’m ashamed to admit that I had to stifle a giggle.
Tuesday
08:00: Gilmore Girls
The season didn’t start out very strong (read: I was a little bored) but it’s turned itself around. I’m not too sure how I feel yet about Luke’s daughter storyline. My initial reaction was “WTF! This sucks” but I’m willing to see where it goes and how it affects the wedding. I don’t think the wedding will happen as planned, though. (And I hope Lorelai gets a new dress cause the one she bought is AWFUL). Still indifferent about Rory, though. She totally lost me this season with her brattiness.
08:00: America’s Next Top Model
Pretty happy with Nicole as the winner. She doesn’t really come off as a model in person but she really rocked her photos. And did an amazing job at the last runway show. I would have liked anyone but Lisa or Bre to win anyway. I was secretly rooting for Kim, though. And is anyone still wondering who the heck stole Bre’s nutrition bars? I want to know!
09:00: Supernatural
Another unexpected hit. I just love the snappy banter between the Brothers Winchester. SAM&DEANRSOCUTE. The urban horror legends do give me the creeps sometimes (hey! I’m a fraidy cat!) but I think that’s part of the fun.
Wednesday
08:00: One Tree Hill
Every week I vow to stop watching (I hate Brooke/Lucas and I wish they would give Peyton a better storyline) but then they give me an episode like How A Resurrection Really Feels and I get sucked right back in. I mean, Nathan/Chris hijinks and Nathan/Haley lovin’? I can’t resist. I will be an even happier camper if Brooke/Lucas break up. Pretty please?
08:00: The Apprentice: Martha Stewart
Sadly, I never got around to watching this show. HEHE.
09:00: Lost
I don’t like the tail-enders. Well, except for Eko. Everyone else… ehhh. Especially Ana Lucia. She killed Shannon! Yes, I am still BITTER.
10:00: Alias
I’ve enjoyed the season so far and I really like the new additions of Rachel and Tom (it’s kinda too bad the show is ending because I really would have liked to learn more about them). It looks like the show is going to go out with a bang, though, which I’m really happy about. Loved the surprise of Irina in the last episode and I hope to see more familiar faces before the end (Will, Sark, Nadia, Weiss, Vaughn).
Thursday
08:00: Smallville
I’m enjoying this show more than I have in… oh, about 3 seasons. Lex’s turn to the dark side and James Marsters’s guest spot can really do that to a show. PLUS. They had the BEST Christmas-themed episode this season. Really. Lexmas was amazing. Not just for the ridiculously happy Lex/Lana or the return of the Clark/Lex friendship but for the whole revelation about Lex and why he chose the path he did. *wibble*
08:00: Everybody Hates Chris
I watched the premiere and it was DAMN funny. But unfortunately, I just kept forgetting about it. :/ When the show comes out on DVD, I’m definitely going to pick it up.
09:00: The O.C.
Can Johnny go away?! PLEASE? He BUGS. I’ve been a huge Marissa apologist for the past few seasons but I think she may have reached the end of my patience. Her displaced loyalty to Johnny gets on my nerves (Poor Ryan). Now Taylor… didn’t like her at first but I take it back. She totally rocks. I hope we get to see more of her. I’m pretty wary about Kaitlin’s return. I mean, do we really need another snotty teen drama queen? I’d love for them to bring back Teresa instead. I want to know what’s going on with her, damn it!
09:00: CSI
My only complaint is that there has been very little follow through with Nick’s kidnapping/buried alive storyline. We got little hints when the tape revealed an accomplice in the premiere and then when Kelly visited Nick at the lab but that’s it. They just keep stringing us along! I hope it’s worth it.
09:00: Everwood
It’s been so good this season. *happy sigh* Getting To Know You was so great with Ephram telling Amy he’s still in love with her. Awww! However, Reid is still around I’m sure that Amy is someday going to find out that Ephram asked him not to date Amy anymore… EEEK. I wish it would come back sooner than March, though. Stupid WB.
09:00: Reunion
Damn FOX. Why’d they have to cancel the show?! I want to know who killed Sam! And why Craig is in a wheelchair when he can walk! And why Jenna is mad at Craig! They had to cancel it right when the mystery was getting interesting. So frustrating. 🙁 And now I’ll probably never get the answers to my questions.
And that’s that. 😀
Yay Golden Globes tonight! Go Michelle Williams!
24 s5
1
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
24 has killed me dead.
🙁
book challenge 2005
Even though I failed miserably at the Book Challenge last year, I may as well post an update…
October
28. In Her Shoes by Jennifer Weiner, 521 p
I didn’t like it as much as I thought I would… pretty much only because I didn’t like Maggie (one of the 2 main characters). At all. (Haven’t seen the movie but this is Cameron Diaz’s character). I really liked Rose, though (played by Toni Collette), so her journey was what carried me through the book. Good story about sisters finally coming to an understanding about one another.
November
29. Good In Bed by Jennifer Weiner, 375 p
Yes, another Jennifer Weiner book. I like her writing style! Lots of character description and background information. Anyway, this wasn’t your typical chick-lit book. It’s a “happy” story but there are a lot of bumps in the road, and one that I definitely didn’t expect. Recommended.
… And that’s it for 2005. Sad, huh? Only 29 books!
I think I’d still like to keep track of the books I read this year but maybe not push myself to read 50. I at least want to read more than 29 books! Hee. With that said, here’s what I’ve read in 2006 so far…
January
01. The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella, 371 p
I read the entire book in about 2 hours. I really liked Samantha (thank goodness, Becky from Kinsella’s Shopaholic series has started to get on my nerves) and her situation felt real. But for some reason, I felt really indifferent about Nathaniel (Samantha’s love interest). Normally, I love all the romance! But yeah, he just didn’t do anything for me. Fun read anyway.
02. Up Country by Nelson DeMille, 576 p
AMAZING book. A co-worker let me borrow this book and I really had no idea what to expect. It kinda reminds me of a detective version of John Grisham’s legal novels. Anyway, this particular book is about a retired Army Criminal Investigations officer who is asked to return to Vietnam (he’s a veteran) in order to investigate one more (but highly important) case. Really suspenseful and intriguing book. There was maybe a little too much description of Vietnam (the terrain, geography, weather, etc.) but it made sense since we were seeing it all again through Paul’s eyes. Highly recommended.
Next up… another Nelson DeMille book. My co-worker’s going to surprise me.
Yay books. 😀
abc’s
I was going to do a mid-season TV commentary but I AM LAZY. SO. You all get another meme. YAY!
The ABC’s of Kel
A – Accent: None that I know of. In college, I was told I had a Californian accent. Whatever that is. I guess it’s supposed to be some sort of drawl?
B – Breakfast Item: French toast! Or Pancakes! Or a Belgian Waffle (with strawberry topping)! Or even bacon and eggs. OH! Almost forgot the sausage mcmuffin with egg from McDonald’s. HEAVEN. I looooove breakfast. I can eat breakfast 24/7.
C – Chore you hate: Cleaning the bathroom. UGH. It’s so painful.
D – Dad’s Name: Rey
E – Essential everyday item: After my wallet, ID, clothes, etc… I guess it would have to be my morning coffee/tea. Starbucks loves me.
F – Flavor ice cream: Baskin Robbins’s Pistachio Almond. Also their Rocky Road. Or Strawberry.
G – Gold or Silver: Silver. Gold seems a bit *much* for me. Plus, I think silver goes with my wardrobe and skintone better.
H – Hometown: Cerritos, CA
I – Insomnia: No. But I don’t get enough sleep on the weeknights.
J – Job Title: Executive Assistant
K – Kids: Nope
L – Living arrangements: 1 bedroom apartment with the boyfriend
M – Mom’s birthplace: Aklan, Philippines
N – Number of significant others you’ve ever had: Counting high school… 3.
O – Overnight hospital stays: When I was born and that’s it.
P – Phobia: Insects/bugs. EEEK. They make my skin crawl.
Q – Queer: It’s fine by me.
R – Religious Affiliation: Catholic. Not as active as I once was, though.
S – Siblings: Only child!!!
T – Time you wake up: 6:00 a.m. I HATE IT.
U – Unnatural hair colors you’ve worn: None. I’ve never dyed or highlighted my hair.
V – Vegetable you refuse to eat: Okra. It’s so SLIMY. EWWW.
W – Worst habit: Procrastination.
X – X-rays you’ve had: Only dental xrays. I’ve never broken any bones. *knock on wood*
Y – Yummy: Chocolate. Strawberry pie. Gummi bears. I love sweets.
Z – Zodiac sign: Libra
UGH. Going back to work sucks.
girly meme
Rob and I spent the past few days watching the 24: Season 4 DVDs that he got for Christmas. We watched all 24 episodes in about 3 days. 😛 I am so pumped for season 5 now. Yay Jack Bauer!
I don’t need a new laptop but if I did, I would totally get this SONY Vaio in raspberry red. Who says computers can’t be fashion statements?
And because I’m totally bored right now… a girly meme I stole from Nicola…
new favorite quote
My new favorite quote:
May your coming year be filled with magic and dreams and good madness. I hope you read some fine books and kiss someone who thinks you’re wonderful, and don’t forget to make some art — write or draw or build or sing or live as only you can. And I hope, somewhere in the next year, you surprise yourself.
— Neil Gaiman
I love that. SO. MUCH.
happy new year
2006 resolutions
Hope everyone has a great New Year and a fabulous weekend! Rob and I have nothing planned so it looks like it’s going to be a quiet weekend at home. *happy*
2006 meme stolen from Christie.
FIVE RESOLUTIONS FOR 2006
1. My most important resolution is to SAVE MONEY. Especially since Rob told me today that I should start saving money for a wedding. OMG, he’s hinting… *hyperventilates* 😀
2. Go to the gym more often. I pay membership fees each month and sometimes I don’t even go. :/
3. Read more books. I completely failed at the 2005 Book Challenge. 🙁
4. Learn how to cook. I actually improved a *lot* this year and managed to make dinner a few times but I still have a long way to go.
5. Get my driver’s license. I SWEAR this is going to happen in 2006.
FIVE THINGS I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO IN 2006
1. Girls’ weekend out with my best friends. We’re tentatively looking at May. Very, very excited!
2. 2 weddings in July (my cousin’s and my friend Mike’s).
3. Possible trip to Australia with my Dad in August.
4. Possible trip to Hawaii with Rob in April. (We talked about this today, though, and it looks like it might not pan out. There’s still a possibility so I’m keeping my hopes up!)
5. Really shallow but the new season of 24. Jack Bauer and Tony Almeida!
FIVE TWO THINGS I’M NOT LOOKING FORWARD TO IN 2006
1. Moving. Yes, again. Rob and I recently found out that our apartment complex is slowly being turned into condos and our building is going to be one of them. We anticipate the notice to come in March/April. We’ll have to make a decision about staying in Northern CA or finally moving back to Southern CA.
2. If we move back to Southern CA, I am completely dreading looking for a new job. I’m so happy at my job and I’ve made really great friends there… change is so hard.
I really can’t think of anything else…
FIVE MOVIES I WILL SEE IN 2006
1. Match Point (Jonathan Rhys-Meyers!!!)
2. X-Men 3
3. Superman Returns
4. Marie Antoinette
5. The DaVinci Code
FIVE BOOKS I WANT TO READ IN 2006
1. His Dark Materials Trilogy by Philip Pullman
2. Little Earthquakes by Jennifer Weiner
3. Wicked by Gregory Maguire
4. Jemima J by Jane Green
5. The Washingtonienne by Jessica Cutler
FIVE THINGS I’M GOING TO TRY TO CUT BACK ON IN 2006
1. STARBUCKS. I *must* stop drinking peppermint mochas. I wish I wasn’t so addicted to them in the mornings.
2. Fast food. I can’t help that I love McDonald’s sausage mcmuffin with egg.
3. Buying clothes because they’re on sale. I want to focus on building a wardrobe that’s classic. No more buying t-shirts that I can’t wear to work!
4. Eating out. This will help me save money.
5. Stress at work. I need to learn how to ask people for help when I need it.
FIVE THINGS I’M GOING TO TRY TO DO MORE OF IN 2006
1. Drink more water.
2. Eat more fruits and vegetables. (And no, Jamba Juice does not count).
3. Sleep. I have a really bad tendency to stay up late.
4. See the doctor(s) regularly. I have a bad habit of only making appointments when there’s something wrong. I need to get myself a primary care physician too.
5. Bring lunch to work so I don’t eat out.
EEEEKKK. I have a lot of work to do in 2006.
2005 in review
A few more holiday cards have trickled in… thanks Nicola and Susan!
A 2005 in review meme stolen from Maz.
FIVE GOOD THINGS THAT HAPPENED IN 2005
1. Got a promotion and a raise at work
2. Moved to a new apartment
3. Went to Hawaii for a friend’s wedding
4. My cousin got engaged
5. Rob spent his first Christmas with my family (if you know me in real life, this is BIG!) 😛
FIVE MOVIES I REALLY ENJOYED IN 2005
1. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
2. Batman Begins
3. Rent
4. Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
5. Wedding Crashers
FIVE BOOKS I READ IN 2005 (AND SUGGEST YOU READ, TOO)
Sadly, this category is slim pickings since I didn’t read very much. *sigh*
1. Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince by JK Rowling
2. Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden
3. Almost Paradise by Susan Isaacs
4. Angels and Demons by Dan Brown
5. … :/
FIVE TELEVISION SHOWS I WATCHED ON A REGULAR BASIS IN 2005
1. Grey’s Anatomy
2. Everwood
3. 24
4. CSI
5. Lost
FIVE THINGS I LEARNED IN/FROM 2005
1. My dad and I have a far better relationship than I thought.
2. Sometimes you just *don’t* like your co-workers.
3. I’m a work Nazi. I need to learn to loosen up.
4. I care too much about what other people think of me.
5. I’m actually not a bad cook. Now if only I wasn’t so lazy…
FIVE SONGS THAT REMAINED ON MY PLAYLIST IN 2005
1. Such Great Heights by The Postal Service
2. Seasons of Love from Rent
3. Collide by Howie Day
4. Better Together by Jack Johnson
5. Hide and Seek by Imogen Heap
It’s time to start making some 2006 resolutions.