OMG OMG OMG. Tony’s back! I think I’ve died and gone to heaven.
You all watch 24, don’t you?
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I would write more but I used up all my energy screaming and clapping when Tony appeared. I need to go to bed. Too much excitement for one night, hee.
I snagged my favorite ivory scarf today. I’m so pissed.
Because I have yet to pack for my trip to SoCal tomorrow, some *very* quick TV comments…
24
I knew Mary Anne was evil! I hope she’s doesn’t actually turn out to be a reverse mole (like Gael in s3) because I want to be totally justified for hating her. Behrooz rocked. He was going to get killed and beat down Tariq with his shovel. Awesome. Too bad he left the dead bodies AND the shovel out in the open. He should have just finished burying them before taking off.
Gilmore Girls
I couldn’t tell you what happened. Something about snow being Lorelai’s boyfriend? I don’t know. I was seriously unable to concentrate on the episode. I used to like storylines that involved Christopher (don’t judge me!) but it’s like the millionth time he’s tried to manipulate himself back into the girls’ lives and it’s getting a little tired. Plus, there was no Lane, no Logan, and no Marty to speak of in this episode. What’s up with that?
One Tree Hill
This episode made me rethink my potential purchase of the s1 DVDs. s1 was trashy goodness. s2 has just been trashy. Anna and Felix need to pack up and move out of Tree Hill. Like right now. I’m so annoyed with their characters that I don’t care if Anna’s really a lesbian or if Felix truly cares about Brooke. What. Ever. Jules can go right along with them for all I care. It sucks that poor Keith is being dragged through this horrible storyline. I don’t even want to get into the characters I care about. Nathan and Haley aren’t acting like themselves. I can’t believe Haley even gave a second thought to leaving with Chris (what is wrong with her?!) or that Nathan can allow himself to be manipulated by Taylor. I don’t understand why we can’t see them go through the trials of getting married so young. Instead we’re treated to external nuisances that cause problems for them. UGH. As for Lucas and Brooke, I guess I’m delusional cause I never for one second thought that their relationship in s1 was anything more than a fling. The writers have some serious backtracking to do if they want me to believe that they had something more. Oh well. At least Jake is back. He was the one bright spot of the episode.
Smallville
Please bring Lois back. kthxbye.
I still have Alias and OC thoughts but those’ll have to wait. Time for me to get packing!
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Doing some memes because tonight’s new episode of One Tree Hill ate my brain…
Snagged from Christie (with a slight modification to make it blog friendly)…
Recommend to me:
1. a movie
2. a book
3. a musical artist, song, or album
4. a blog not currently on my dailies list
5. a food to try
6. a website
I LOVE recs! Comment away!
Snagged from Marianne…
For each of your fandoms, name:
1. Characters you absolutely worship
2. Characters you like
3. Characters you could take or leave
4. Characters you don’t really care for
5. Characters you’d like to spork
Here goes (I’m bored so I’m doing these for quite a few shows)…
Everwood
1. Amy, Bright, Delia, Colin
2. Ephram, Laynie, Jake, Nina, Hannah
3. Andy, Harold, Rose, Irv, Linda
4. Edna, Tommy
5. Madison, Amanda
Dawson’s Creek
1. Joey, Pacey, Jen
2. Jack, Gretchen, Drue, Grams, Doug, Abby, Tobey
3. Bodie, Andie, Bessie, Audrey, Nikki, CJ
4. Dawson, Mitch, Gale, Emma, Tamara, AJ
5. Henry, Eddie, Eve, Charlie, Karen
American Dreams
1. Roxanne, Meg, Sam, Beth
2. JJ, Helen, Henry, Michael Brooks, Danny
3. Jack, Luke, Nathan, Jimmy Riley
4. Will, Pete, Drew
5. Chris, Patty, Tommy
One Tree Hill
1. Peyton, Nathan
2. Haley, Jake, Mouth, Karen
3. Lucas, Brooke, Deb, Whitey
4. Keith, Dan
5. Anna, Felix, Jules, Chris
Smallville
1. Lex, Lana
2. Clark, Chloe, Lois, Jason
3. Martha, Pete, Whitney
4. Lionel, Jonathan, Lucas
5. Helen
Alias
1. Syd, Jack, Weiss, Sark
2. Irina, Vaughn, Marshall
3. Nadia, Francie, Will, Dixon, Kendall
4. Sloane, Katya
5. Lauren
The OC
1. Ryan, Sandy, Kirsten, Summer
2. Seth, Marissa, Luke
3. Julie, Zach, Theresa, Lindsay
4. Jimmy, Alex, Anna
5. Caleb, DJ, Hailey, Oliver
Some comments on the last 2 Everwood episodes…
Complex Guilt
Ephram/Amy – As I mentioned in my previous post, my TV was messed up during the final Ephram/Amy scene. From what I’ve heard (thanks to Alie and Robyn — you guys rock), it seems like they made up and came to a resolution that they should both be willing to sacrifice things to make their relationship work. I wasn’t really crazy about this storyline but I did like that Amy didn’t carry her month-long grudge against Ephram because of him going to see Madison.
Edna/Irv – Such a depressing storyline. I kinda feel like it’s a way for John Beasley to leave the show, which would be really sad. I’m still upset that the writers took his narration away. I sorely miss it.
Bright/Ephram – Geesh, doesn’t Ephram ever learn that he shouldn’t listen to Bright’s advice?! Bright means well but he never quite hits it on the mark. I’m happy that they’re hanging out again, though. I love them!
I almost don’t want the Madison bomb to drop because I really enjoyed the Ephram/Andy scene in the hospital. Is it so bad that I want them to be happy? Ephram spent years hating Andy — I hate to think this is going to take them back to the arguing and general hostile tension that we saw back in season 1.
Quotes…
Hannah: I don’t mean to cuss but what the heck is going on? (She’s so cute!)
Amy: Every time I think about him going to see Madison, I want to punch him in the face. (Hehe).
Bright: You miss me, don’t you? Come on, a little bit.
Ephram: Shut up dude.
Jake: Knock, knock. Is there a doctor in the house?
Andy: Please let this be a hallucination from the drugs.
(I’m not sure why – but I laughed so hard at this — Jake just looked so concerned and enthusiastic all at the same time, lol).
Amy: If we don’t work out, I have nothing and you have everything.
Ephram: I wouldn’t have you.
*sniff*
Giving Up the Girl
One of those uneventful “filler” type episodes that I enjoyed nonetheless. Well, except for the Andy/Amanda scenes. Their scenes make me want to stick a fork in my eye, especially the scene when they were trying to think of names for their affair. !!! Ugh, so tacky.
Delia was so cute. I’m glad they actually gave Vivien some screentime! Her scene with Amy at the end was way overdue. With Amy spending as much time at the Browns as she does, it seems only natural that she would be developing a relationship with Delia.
Is it just me or were there hints of an eating disorder amidst Amy’s ballet storyline? Hmm. I hope not.
I think I’m *really* starting to like Jake/Nina. Their kiss in the snow was so sweet. Go Nina!
Quotes…
Amy: You can close your mouths, boys.
Ephram: I’m not… um, what?
Bright: I’m totally going into medicine.
Hannah: So that’s what 0% body fat looks like. Interesting.
HEE! The teaser was hilarious.
Had a blissfully uneventful weeked. It feels so good to have absolutely nothing to do. *sigh*
Thanks to EVERYONE who gave me book recs. I really appreciate it! I’ve written them all down in my little book journal. Now I must find a way to get my hands on them all…
Loved LOVED tonight’s episode of American Dreams. The entire wedding and reception were beautifully done. It was so cute watching everyone dancing — JJ and Beth, Henry and Angela, Jack and Helen, Pete and Meg, Luke and Rox. Aww. Too bad JJ had to mess up his new marriage with a lie right off the bat. UGH. And as much as I think Jack is an ass at times (the whole not supporting Meg’s college education until she begged), all his actions are motivated by love and I really respect that about his character. But I hope he doesn’t take the bribe. That can’t bode well for his future on the city council or his own business. Still don’t like Meg and Chris. At all. I can’t believe she was going to tell him she loved him and let him back in her life. !!! I’m so glad he’s gone and I hope she doesn’t go looking for him.
Totally random but poor Paul Wasilewski (who seems to be going by Paul Wesley now) is always typecast as the “bad boy.” On American Dreams, Everwood, Smallville, The OC… he’s forever going to play the same character.
Next week — OMG, OMG, OMG! *hyperventilates* If you saw the promo for next week’s episode, you know what I’m talking about. Aaaahhhh.
I don’t know if I can watch The Apprentice this season. I tuned in to the premiere but I barely paid any attention. I think season 2 really killed the show for me. Ah well. I watch entirely too much TV nowadays anyway. Plus, I don’t think I can handle a whole season of “Unbelievable!” I mean, really.
Doing the Thursday 30 (stolen from Barry)…
1. What time is it right now? (When you are replying to this)
11:55
2. What colour are your pants/bottoms that you are wearing?
grey
3. What colour is your underwear? (if you are wearing any!)
red with white stripes
4. What kind of chair are you sitting in? (if you are sitting)
brown desk chair. it’s not very comfortable.
5. Who is around you?
rob. he’s watching 24 DVDs
6. Who was the last person you talked to?
rob
7. What did you talk about?
changing out cell phone plans
8. What was the last thing you watched on TV?
The Apprentice
9. How long has it been since you last went to the bathroom?
1 hour
10. What book are you currently reading?
The A-List by Zoey Dean
11. What was the last thing you ate?
fish tacos from Rubio’s. yummy
12. What was the last thing you drank?
water
13. What is going to be the next thing you eat?
probably cereal for breakfast
14. What time did you go to bed last night?
midnight
15. What time did you get up?
6:45am
16. Who was the last person you kissed?
rob
17. Who was the last person who came up to you to kiss you?
rob
18. When was the last time you talked to one of your parents?
Monday
19. What colour are your sheets?
white with red snowflakes (they’re cute! and flannel!)
20. What does your shower curtain look like? (if you have one)
it’s blue with clear bubbles
21. What are your plans for this weekend?
no plans. maybe watch a movie? i really want to see In Good Company.
22. When is your Birthday?
October 11
23. How old will you be on your next Birthday?
26
24. What jewelry are you wearing, if any?
nothing right now, i’m about to go to sleep
25. What was the last store that you bought something at?
uhh, does Amazon.com count?
26. What did you buy?
CSI season 1 DVDs
27. When was the last time you did laundry?
almost 2 weeks ago, eep!
28. When was the last time you vacuumed?
Sunday, January 2nd — this was the day I took down my Christmas tree so I had to vacuum all the needles that fell all over the carpet
29. When did you take down your Holiday decorations?
see above
30. What are you going to do after you are done with this?
SLEEP!
My sides hurt *so* much from all the laughing I did while watching American Idol… holy crap. There were some horrible auditions. Sometimes I wonder if I these people intentionally go into the audition and sing horribly to get on TV. I mean, really… they have to know they can’t sing. Right?!
Sadly, there really weren’t that many contestants that I actually remember because of their talent — I can only think of 3 people, actually. Marlea (21, single mother who just broke up with her fiance), Travis (dancer) and Anwar (Milli Vanilli look-alike). Too bad I wasn’t particularly blown away by any of them. The real standouts of the night were the ones who didn’t make it to Hollywood. The most memorable ones were definitely Derek Braxton and Mary Roach. *dies* Could Derek be any more full of himself? And what was with the attitude? Jeebus. I don’t think there are words for Mary… her whole audition was a train wreck. The voice, the unfortunate fitting pants and the general craziness. Eeep.
Anyway, I think Mark McGrath is hot. I wish he was a permanent judge.
Did anyone happen to catch last night’s Everwood? My TV or the cable (not sure which) cut out during the final Ephram/Amy scene so I didn’t get to see or hear what they talked about. Can anyone fill me in? Pretty please?
So I have another New Year’s resolution to add to my list… I’m gonna start reading more often (Keenai is my inspiration). I was quite the bookworm back in the day. But after college, the number of books I’ve read per year is pretty embarassing. And I want to remedy that. I’ve just started reading the Fearless series by Francine Pascal (Sweet Valley High!), which is actually really intriguing and suspenseful. It’s a young adult series but the themes and storylines are much heavier and intense than anything you’d expect. Many MANY thanks to Zinna for letting me borrow her books. She’s so awesome!
Aside from the first 4 Fearless books, I just finished reading Almost Paradise by Susan Isaacs which my best friend loaned to me. OMG. I *loved* this book. It traces the two main characters back to their great-grandparents and then continues through their childhoods and ultimately to their first meeting and eventual marriage. I didn’t want to put it down — it’s that engaging. You’ll ache for the characters and you will definitely cry. It’s not a “happily ever after” book by any means. Two thumbs up.
That said, anyone have any book recs for me? I tend to read chick lit (ie. Bridget Jones, Shopaholic series) but I’m seriously open to anything…
I’ve had that Pacey/Joey layout up since April (APRIL!!!) so I thought it was time for a change around here. And I just love that picture of The OC cast even if Seth and Summer seem to be missing. I’m just going to imagine that they’re off enjoying some time alone together. HA.
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Besides it’s e-l.net’s third birthday on Monday and I figured that was cause enough for a new layout. I can’t believe my domain’s been around that long. Craziness. So yay, Happy Birthday to my domain and all that!
Anyway, I’m going to enjoy the rest of my night by cozying up under a blanket, eating chocolate truffles, and flipping back and forth between Desperate Housewives and the Golden Globes. Can’t think of anything better right now. Have a great night everyone!
I was so busy during the holidays I completely forgot to post my thoughts on the last few episodes before the break. I’m a very bad fan!
Just some quick thoughts on the main storylines…
Andy/Amanda
Don’t like it, don’t want to see it. When Amanda first appeared, I have to admit I was intrigued by the storyline but after seeing the way their relationship has developed, I think it was definitely a bad idea. I mean, I like the character of Amanda just fine — I just don’t like the idea of a relationship between her and Dr. Brown, especially since he’s treating her husband. It’s all very awkward and I can’t wait for closure to this storyline.
Jake/Nina
I consider myself to be an Andy/Nina shipper but I could get behind Jake/Nina! I just want her to be happy and Jake looks pretty good to me. Hee!
Ephram/Amy/Madison
I can definitely relate to being curious about what’s going on with an ex. And I don’t think Ephram was wrong in wanting to see Madison. But he should have told Amy beforehand. (Silly Ephram, he shouldn’t have listened to Bright — although it was good to see B/E interacting again. I miss their friendship!) Granted, Amy would have flipped out anyway but I think the position he’s in now is far worse. Amy knows he tried to keep it a secret and that has to hurt, especially since she centered a lot of her college applications around Ephram. I’ve been *really* good at remaining unspoiled for the upcoming episodes so I can’t wait to see how these two crazy kids get out of this mess!
At least the Everwood hiatus is almost over! And sooner than I thought. The next new episode (Complex Guilt) is tomorrow!
After 4 hours of 24 in 2 days, having a week between episodes will probably seem like ages.
Anyway, very quick comments on the 9-11am hours…
Jack and the gas station robbery — I’m wavering back and forth between liking and disliking this move. I do admit it was a good way for Jack to get Kalil’s name, phone, wallet, etc. without rousing suspicion but it took waaaayyy too long. Jack was in the gas station for almost the *entire* hour waiting for Chloe to position the satellites. And when he finally gets out, I can’t believe he didn’t anticipate the police roadblock. Come on Jack!
I’m not liking CTU much this season. I enjoy Chloe and Curtis but I don’t care at all for Driscoll, Sarah, Edgar, or Marianne (and I normally like Aisha Tyler — speaking of which, she has had some awesome roles this season — first CSI, now this). I mean, does everyone at CTU need to be so catty and annoying?
The best part of these episodes was the Araz family, particularly Mrs. Araz. She seriously freaks me out; I just love watching her. I think I felt a chill go down my spine as she was walking up the staircase while Behrooz was leaning over Debbie’s dead body (she killed her with iced tea!). I wouldn’t ever want to cross her path.
It’s good to have Kiefer back on TV.
Is it sad that I’m totally bummed about Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt splitting up?! I thought they would be the Hollywood couple that beat the odds. So, so sad.