Bunheads: 'Next'

What a wonderful way to end the season.  Unfortunately, since the show hasn't been picked up... it might be the end of everything..  And that would make me sad!

But anyways.... Here's to the character growth I've seen:

• Boo- Boo has always been naive and protective.  She also has always been deferential to Sasha.  And towards the end of the episode, she lets Sasha have it.  And it was wonderful!  Here's hoping she can forge a new dynamic with Sasha
• And speaking of Sasha- she's still living alone... which is odd... She still seems like the same old same old... with a dash of Martha Stewart thrown in. But there are cracks showing.  She's letting people in.  She's showing more of herself.  And it's wonderful.
• Melanie- Roller Derby!  She's defining herself independent from the girls!
• Ginny- she's also breaking free of the group definition... unfortunately it was losing her virginity to her crush.  I REALLY am curious to see where that goes.
• Truly- she went to stalker to psycho BFF to Michelle.  The closure of Sparkles hurt her, but hopefully with the new repaired relationship with her sister, things will get better.
• Michelle-  She's come the furthest.  She originally didn't want any responsibility.  In some ways I still think she doens't.  But she cares for these girls.  She does feel responsible for them.  Her challenge is to feel like she still has some dreams, and that they are attainable.  

With all of the things that happened at the end of the episode... I pray it comes back for a new season!!

Wow. what a weekend!

This weekend was one of those "blink and miss it" deals.  Saturday morning I had choir practice, had to make food, and went to a party.  Sunday was a all-morning church thing, then lunch, grocery shopping and the Oscars.

And on top of all of this, I haven't felt well all weekend.  I have a rumbly stomach, and what feels to be the beginnings of a UTI.  

Which is most distressing.  You see, I get them every few years, and I never, ever test positive for an infection.  But I have ALL the symptoms, especially the pain.  Seriously, I'm worried the doctors think I'm drug seeking (even though I'm not getting any pain meds).

So now I'm back to the GIANT cup of water and frequent trips down the hall.

Let's pray this passes quickly...

How did I not know of this before?!?!?!

Internet!  You didn't tell me this existed!!



The Lizzie Bennet Diaries!

Pride and Prejudice told though vlogs!  Inspired!  I know what's going to be playing on my extra screen today!

In other news.... I have to go shopping again.  For a white (or light colored) cardigan.  For the revival this weekend.

In other, other news.. my t-shirts came today!

A Tesla t-shirt

Mordorable t-shirt

Tree of Gondor shirt

Damn you, Valentines Day Candy!

Whatever kicked me in the butt last week seems to have left as quickly as it came.

I still don't know what it was!

But I'm scared to step on the scale tomorrow. Between being too ill to work out, and the chocolate my mom sent me, it's not going to be pretty!

This weekend was rather low key. Saturday we went to see Beautiful Creatures. I loved it. (Review forthcoming). We ran a few errands, then we were drawn to Red Robin. Seriously! The smell of burgers made my mouth water. By the way, they have a salted caramel shake. It was wonderful!  Though I refuse to look up the calories in it!  It might be scary!  On the way home it started to snow, I was dropped off to walk the dog, and the Spousal Equivalent went on to buy a book shelf for his ever growing library of gaming books.

Sadly the snow was pitiful.

Sunday saw me getting my car inspected, which turned into a nearly $100 adventure.  Totally didn't know that there was a nail in my tire!  We then went shopping and came home for the day.  I watched a few episodes of Girls (it came from Netflix the other day) and waited for Downton Abbey.  Yes, I know that I've seen it already.  A few weeks ago, in fact.  But There wasn't much else on.  All I can say is:  The dude bag piping around the dinner table... hilarious!!  And Matthew being killed off?  Awful!  Here's why it had to happen.  At least the two deaths were part of people leaving the show, not killing off the characters we love to advance the story.  Yes, I'm looking at you Joss Whedon.

Today is rather low key.  I got my Cara Box mailed out.  I'm alone for dinner, so I'm planning on cooking ahead a bit.  I'm going to experiment with cooking rice, and freezing one cup portions.

A peek into my brain:

On Wednesday, I got a slip in my mailbox, stating that I had a package at the post office.  Since the post office closes at 4:30, I left work early yesterday to go get it.

My thoughts as I'm driving down the road, in chronological order

• What the heck did I order? I know I have a package coming, but it's not sent yet.  Did I order something in my sleep?
• Maybe it's a present!
• It can't be a present....  I don't know who would mail me a present to my home address.. most people know to send it to work....
• Maybe it's a certified letter... like the time my house got foreclosed.
• But what would the letter say?
• I don't owe money.. except my student loan.... and I'm paying on that..
• Maybe I'm being sued!
• maybe someone stole my identity and is making out credit cards in my name... like in the movie!!
• They are going to sue me for millions of dollars!!!  I'll be destitute!!!  
• I'll have to sleep in my car!!  Or quit my job and move home with my mom! 
• I can't live with my mom.. Misty would pee on her carpets!!
• or maybe it's a certified letter naming me as the heir of a fortune, like on Downton Abbey!
• Instead of being destitute, I'd be rich!
• I could go to Disney World!!

And by that time, I was at the post office.

My mom sent me candy....

I'm not going to be rich... or destitute...

I clearly need a nap!

Reviews of the last few shows that I've seen: Spoilers within!

Bunheads

• A reviewer I read was right... the adults act like kids and the kids act like adults
• I still can't believe Sasha is living alone.  How the hell is she coming up with the money... and skirting laws and all?
• That being said.... I give it three episodes before she moves into Fanny's house
• I never thought I'd say this.. but I need more Truly and less of Milly
• Michelle is up to something... I wonder what it is...?
• Ginny is seriously annoying me.  She needs to really lose the jealousy.  Cozette is odd, but not as threatening as she's being made out to be

Switched at Birth

• The kids seem to be rather consistent  and growing.  Daphne is learning her limitations.  Bay has a place where she belong... well, belongs more than at Buckner.
• I wonder if Daphne will be all Deaf Power and all...?
• Regina drinking.. this won't end well
• I want to slap John Kennish at times.  Selling Daphne's food truck without consulting ANYONE was low.  I'm glad Katherine called him on it.
• Things seem to be rather calm... what's going to throw a big wrench into things?  I heard rumors of something akin to the Deaf President Now protests at Galladet

Glee

• Finn kissing Emma.... It looked like the work of a flustered guy trying to stop a freaking out woman from freaking out more.  
• But they both overacted.
• And Emma ran out?!?!?  I kinda saw it coming, but I hoped it wouldn't.
• Rachel.. can she have a consistent character.  She keeps swinging wildly between the two Rachels in last week's song.
• I'm SO glad that Tina got called on crushing on Blaine.  And bravo to Blaine for being cool about it
• And Kurt... just get back together with Blaine... though I can understand about experimenting!
• Poor Ryder.  I feel for the kid!!
• It was SO great to see Ali Stroker!!  Can we see Aylin now?
• Quinn and Santana hooking up.  Go with your experimenting self!!
• And Ryan Murphy.... is Rachel really that stupid that she didn't have her guy wear a condom????  Why did you have her get knocked up?
• And what the hell is Brody up to?

Biggest Loser: Blogger Edition Week 3

Because I'm a slacker....

The last two days were almost nil with the exercising  yesterday especially.  I woke up yesterday feeling all shades of terrible.

I worked for a few hours, then went back home to curl up on the sofa and watch The Perks of Being a Wallflower.

(that movie always makes me want a milkshake)







This morning I managed five minutes of exercise before giving up.  I still don't feel very well.  I know, I'm sick and to not beat myself up about it...

But in this, there's a bit of good news:

Yes, that's right.  I lost half a pound.

So my goal for this week (to be measured over the weekend) is to lose another half pound.  I'm factoring in the whole being ill thing.

My goal also is from today to Sunday to get at least 7000 steps, and 20 minutes of exercise daily.