1. Isn't it about time Nicholas got the boot from Project Runway? He is extremely irritating. You can guarantee that the people he sits and rips on in his interviews will be in the top 3. Of course, his monstrous ice queen dress won, which gives him immunity for this week. Darn.
2. I love Donny Osmond. Why do I love him? Because I'm from Utah, and he is our guy. And now he is on Dancing With the Stars. Does life get better than this? I submit that it does NOT! He's fantastic!
3. Just a tip. If you've recorded something on your DVR, say, a football game or Project Runway, but you haven't gotten to it yet, DO NOT get on Facebook and look at the news feed. Someone's status will always tell you what you were waiting to find out. I have made this mistake twice this week, and it was like finding my presents a week before Christmas, unwrapped in my parents' closet.
4. A quick poll: I want to paint my living room. I'm considering going bold and doing one of the walls a deep red. Yes or No?
Happy autumn everyone. I celebrated the cool morning today by walking to the library. Tomorrow I may drink apple cider.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Smize!
A few observations I've made about this season of America's Next Top Model:
1. Tyra has decided to embrace all the mocking she gets about her whole "smiling with your eyes" business by creating her own word, "smize." Not only did she embrace it, but she created a superhero, Super Smize! I think this is the best yet.
And this is how Tyra sees herself. Awesome. Thanks for the picture, Pooka.
2. This season is all about petite models. That means women 5'7" and under. Pardon me, but isn't 5'7" about average? I think petite clothing is for those of us who are actually short. Like 5'1". Like me.
3. The producers are playing up the short. For example, has anyone else noticed that in panel the girls are all wearing flats? Not a high heel to be seen in the bunch. But Tyra is wearing 6-inch heels. Do you think that just might make the girls look like midgets? I think they got them all together and realized that, after hyping up the "short" season, 5'7" wasn't looking that short. The only really short one in the bunch is Sundae, who is 5'3". Tyra looks like an Amazon next to her.
4. As a short person, I find it a tiny bit insulting that every episode is a short joke. In episode 1, they moved into their house, which is decorated with dolls and toys, like they're little kids. And the photo shoot was them redoing baby pictures in couture versions of their baby clothes. In episode 2, they went to the Santa Anita Racetrack to model with horses and JOCKEYS! This week they had to do a runway show where they were side-by-side with "normal" models. Did anyone else notice that the short girls were all in knee-length dresses, while the tall girls were in long, flowy dresses? Yeah, it sort of emphasized the height difference. I can't wait to see what they do next week. I'm sure at some point they will do carnie photos, and another week pose with Barbie furniture. They will probably do a shoot in a kitchen with them reaching for the top shelf of a cupboard. Perhaps one where they are painted blue and wearing Smurfette wigs. Oh, I hope so.
So it's shaping up to be a great season! Honestly, I can't for the life of me remember most of their names. But my faves are the redhead that doesn't ever get excited (it's a nice change) and the girl from Kentucky that talked about practicing her runway walk in the frozen food aisle at Walmart. Awesome.
1. Tyra has decided to embrace all the mocking she gets about her whole "smiling with your eyes" business by creating her own word, "smize." Not only did she embrace it, but she created a superhero, Super Smize! I think this is the best yet.
2. This season is all about petite models. That means women 5'7" and under. Pardon me, but isn't 5'7" about average? I think petite clothing is for those of us who are actually short. Like 5'1". Like me.
3. The producers are playing up the short. For example, has anyone else noticed that in panel the girls are all wearing flats? Not a high heel to be seen in the bunch. But Tyra is wearing 6-inch heels. Do you think that just might make the girls look like midgets? I think they got them all together and realized that, after hyping up the "short" season, 5'7" wasn't looking that short. The only really short one in the bunch is Sundae, who is 5'3". Tyra looks like an Amazon next to her.
4. As a short person, I find it a tiny bit insulting that every episode is a short joke. In episode 1, they moved into their house, which is decorated with dolls and toys, like they're little kids. And the photo shoot was them redoing baby pictures in couture versions of their baby clothes. In episode 2, they went to the Santa Anita Racetrack to model with horses and JOCKEYS! This week they had to do a runway show where they were side-by-side with "normal" models. Did anyone else notice that the short girls were all in knee-length dresses, while the tall girls were in long, flowy dresses? Yeah, it sort of emphasized the height difference. I can't wait to see what they do next week. I'm sure at some point they will do carnie photos, and another week pose with Barbie furniture. They will probably do a shoot in a kitchen with them reaching for the top shelf of a cupboard. Perhaps one where they are painted blue and wearing Smurfette wigs. Oh, I hope so.
So it's shaping up to be a great season! Honestly, I can't for the life of me remember most of their names. But my faves are the redhead that doesn't ever get excited (it's a nice change) and the girl from Kentucky that talked about practicing her runway walk in the frozen food aisle at Walmart. Awesome.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
A Different Look for Ricky
You all know how I feel about North and South (or you should by now). Richard Armitage as Mr. Thornton, the stern, extremely handsome, highly moral, hard-working mill owner is enough to make your heart melt. In other words, Richard Armitage is super awesome and smoking hot, especially in a cravat and fancy suits. 
Yummy, right? In a totally different way than the other hot version of Richard Armitage. I watched seasons 1 and 2 on DVD because I wasn't fortunate enough to have BBC America until now. Season 3 just started, and his hair is longer and he's more evil and tormented than ever! He is, by far, the most complicated and interesting character in this show. Of course, this show is along the lines of Xena and Hercules in its ridiculousness, especially in season 1. But Guy is torn between ambition, greed, and a desire to please Maid Marian. And the Sheriff of Nottingham is hilarious and slightly effeminate. Robin Hood and his gang are great, of course, but I think I've spent time on what really matters. Netflix has it. I recommend it, if only to enjoy a little more of Richard Armitage.
So imagine how excited I was to find out he was in the BBC TV series "Robin Hood." I was told of this series by both my mom and Rachel K., so I knew I'd like it, especially if it had hot Mr. Thornton in it. Guess what? He's not Robin Hood. He's not even Will Scarlet. He's Sir Guy of Gisborne. That's right. Slimy, creepy, evil Guy. And he is absolutely brilliant. You North and South fans out there, picture this: leather pants, mulletish greasy hair, shiny sword, and evil smirk on our beloved Mr. Thornton. Hey, let's not even use our imaginations. Here he is:
Yummy, right? In a totally different way than the other hot version of Richard Armitage. I watched seasons 1 and 2 on DVD because I wasn't fortunate enough to have BBC America until now. Season 3 just started, and his hair is longer and he's more evil and tormented than ever! He is, by far, the most complicated and interesting character in this show. Of course, this show is along the lines of Xena and Hercules in its ridiculousness, especially in season 1. But Guy is torn between ambition, greed, and a desire to please Maid Marian. And the Sheriff of Nottingham is hilarious and slightly effeminate. Robin Hood and his gang are great, of course, but I think I've spent time on what really matters. Netflix has it. I recommend it, if only to enjoy a little more of Richard Armitage.Sidenote: I noticed on imdb that he is also a fighter pilot in Star Wars: Episode I, but after pausing and searching I still haven't identified him. He probably got killed in the first scene.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
A little wound up
I have 3 BYU t-shirts. I have a BYU sweatshirt. My cell phone has a BYU cover on it. I have a BYU flag on my front porch, and both cars have BYU stickers on the rear windshield. Do you think that just maybe I'm a teensy weensy bit excited?AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I know Oklahoma's Heisman trophy winning quarterback got leveled at the end of the first half. I know Oklahoma's fans will be using that as an excuse for the Sooners' loss. But let's face it. BYU's defense showed up to play. Don't you think that maybe precious Bradford wouldn't have gotten injured if our defense was subpar? That wasn't the first hit he took. It wasn't even the second. BYU was just playing really really well. I won't be naive and say that it didn't help BYU in the second half to have Oklahoma's best weapon gone. I'm sure it helped. But let's give a hand to Max Hall for thinking on his feet. That quick play on a 4th and long was beautiful. To #33, whose name escapes me right now, high five for being super tough and breaking through Oklahoma's offensive line again and again. And how about #99 for that fantastic punt. And thank you, Pitta, for distracting the defenders so Jacobsen could stand calmly in the endzone and catch an easy touchdown. And to the entire BYU defense, you deserve a Caribbean cruise for your excellent red zone defense. When you stuffed the Sooners on the 1 yard line and stopped them from scoring, I had tears in my eyes.
It is going to be a good year. I need to go do some yoga or something to unwind before bed.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
'Tis the Season
It's that time again. The calendar is marked, the DVR is set, and my afternoons are filling up! That's right, folks. It's time for new episodes of my favorite shows! And, although I don't really have time to watch even more, I'm adding a few more. Here's the rundown on my faves:
The Office: If you're not watching this show yet, what is wrong with you? I know it's not everyone's type of humor, but if you've ever worked in an office, there are things that should strike you as at least a little funny. I know a few people who started Season One and couldn't finish because they felt so uncomfortable after watching Michael be Michael. If you can get through Season One you will be greatly rewarded. A few of my favorite episodes: "The Injury," the bat one, just because of Kevin running into the camera and Dwight falling off the counter, the one where Ray gets pepper spray to the face, and the one with the carnival. I can't remember the names of most of the episodes, but I've seen all of them. A lot of times, the first 5 minutes is the best part of the episode ("Future Dwight."). This is a show we actually buy when it comes out on DVD because it meets my requirement that I can watch it, knowing exactly what's going to happen, and it still makes me laugh my head off.
30 Rock: Every once in a while, magic happens with a TV show, and the cast and writing combines into something special. When you get Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, Tracy Morgan, and that chick that was on Ally McBeal, and give them intelligent dialogue and almost painfully real situations, you get that kind of magic. Granted, there are times that are a bit on the inappropriate side (Tracy Morgan's character, a lot of the time), but overall, it's just hilarious. I think Alec Baldwin was meant to do comedy. If all you've seen him in is the Hunt for Red October, you need to see him do funny. Because he is funny.
Reality-a-palooza: I am aware that when reality TV started getting big, I swore I would never get into it. I lied. I am addicted. My favorites: So You Think You Can Dance, America's Next Top Model, Dancing with the Stars, The Biggest Loser and Project Runway. As you know, I just added Project Runway, for reasons I listed in previous posts. There's an episode sitting on my DVR, screaming at me to watch, and I'm trying to be patient and wait until Jacob's at preschool so I can indulge. Dancing with the Stars has Donny Osmond on this season. Obviously, I'll be watching. The Biggest Loser inspires me to be healthier, so it's a good thing there's a new season next week. What I'm looking forward to more than any other reality show, though, is America's Next Top Model. It's always a train wreck waiting to happen, and Tyra is always totally bonkers, but this season, they have read my mind, and are having short models! Way to break the rules, Tyra. Everyone has to be under 5'7". You know I'd be on there if I weren't so dang old. Because I can smile with my eyes.
Glee: My friend recommended that I give this show a try. Now, I love all my friends, and I am willing to give their faves a try, but I always always always listen to Jenny. Always. She got me started on The Office. She recommended Freaks and Geeks. She and I share the same opinions about the Twilight books. So I know, when she says I'll like Glee, that I'll like Glee. I just watched the pilot yesterday, and I really don't know how I'll make it to next week. I am so excited. It's the perfect show for me. Combine music geeks, Journey, and high school into one show, and it's a winner. Plus, it has that lady that's in all those movies (A Mighty Wind, For Your Consideration, Best of Show). The one with the short, blond hair. She's hilarious. I think it has the potential to be both heart-warming and hilarious, and that is exactly what TV needs these days. (The heart-warming part.) There are so many crime dramas and hospital dramas and overall trashy dramas, that it's nice to have something that is a little on the more cheerful side. It's going to be a good one, I think.
So, as you can see, I'll be busy. For the benefit of my mother, if she is reading this post, you should know that while I watch TV I actually get a lot done. It's the perfect time to do laundry, do the dishes, clean the living room, and work on craft projects. Today, while I watch Project Runway, I'll be folding the loads of whites sitting in baskets in my room. I may also mop the kitchen. Of course, when it's time for the runway show, I'll be sitting at attention.
The Office: If you're not watching this show yet, what is wrong with you? I know it's not everyone's type of humor, but if you've ever worked in an office, there are things that should strike you as at least a little funny. I know a few people who started Season One and couldn't finish because they felt so uncomfortable after watching Michael be Michael. If you can get through Season One you will be greatly rewarded. A few of my favorite episodes: "The Injury," the bat one, just because of Kevin running into the camera and Dwight falling off the counter, the one where Ray gets pepper spray to the face, and the one with the carnival. I can't remember the names of most of the episodes, but I've seen all of them. A lot of times, the first 5 minutes is the best part of the episode ("Future Dwight."). This is a show we actually buy when it comes out on DVD because it meets my requirement that I can watch it, knowing exactly what's going to happen, and it still makes me laugh my head off.
30 Rock: Every once in a while, magic happens with a TV show, and the cast and writing combines into something special. When you get Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, Tracy Morgan, and that chick that was on Ally McBeal, and give them intelligent dialogue and almost painfully real situations, you get that kind of magic. Granted, there are times that are a bit on the inappropriate side (Tracy Morgan's character, a lot of the time), but overall, it's just hilarious. I think Alec Baldwin was meant to do comedy. If all you've seen him in is the Hunt for Red October, you need to see him do funny. Because he is funny.
Reality-a-palooza: I am aware that when reality TV started getting big, I swore I would never get into it. I lied. I am addicted. My favorites: So You Think You Can Dance, America's Next Top Model, Dancing with the Stars, The Biggest Loser and Project Runway. As you know, I just added Project Runway, for reasons I listed in previous posts. There's an episode sitting on my DVR, screaming at me to watch, and I'm trying to be patient and wait until Jacob's at preschool so I can indulge. Dancing with the Stars has Donny Osmond on this season. Obviously, I'll be watching. The Biggest Loser inspires me to be healthier, so it's a good thing there's a new season next week. What I'm looking forward to more than any other reality show, though, is America's Next Top Model. It's always a train wreck waiting to happen, and Tyra is always totally bonkers, but this season, they have read my mind, and are having short models! Way to break the rules, Tyra. Everyone has to be under 5'7". You know I'd be on there if I weren't so dang old. Because I can smile with my eyes.
Glee: My friend recommended that I give this show a try. Now, I love all my friends, and I am willing to give their faves a try, but I always always always listen to Jenny. Always. She got me started on The Office. She recommended Freaks and Geeks. She and I share the same opinions about the Twilight books. So I know, when she says I'll like Glee, that I'll like Glee. I just watched the pilot yesterday, and I really don't know how I'll make it to next week. I am so excited. It's the perfect show for me. Combine music geeks, Journey, and high school into one show, and it's a winner. Plus, it has that lady that's in all those movies (A Mighty Wind, For Your Consideration, Best of Show). The one with the short, blond hair. She's hilarious. I think it has the potential to be both heart-warming and hilarious, and that is exactly what TV needs these days. (The heart-warming part.) There are so many crime dramas and hospital dramas and overall trashy dramas, that it's nice to have something that is a little on the more cheerful side. It's going to be a good one, I think.
So, as you can see, I'll be busy. For the benefit of my mother, if she is reading this post, you should know that while I watch TV I actually get a lot done. It's the perfect time to do laundry, do the dishes, clean the living room, and work on craft projects. Today, while I watch Project Runway, I'll be folding the loads of whites sitting in baskets in my room. I may also mop the kitchen. Of course, when it's time for the runway show, I'll be sitting at attention.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
A clarification
After thinking about my last post, I have begun to worry a little. First of all, it wasn't meant to be a complaint AT ALL. I loved high school, and I only loved it because of my awesome friends:
So, friends from high school, please please don't be offended when I say I wanted to be popular. I think you know which football player I was referring to, and it was my mad crush on him that made me want him to notice me and ask me out. I think what I really wanted was for it to be Cool to be in band and take AP classes and want to do well in school. Every time I played a flute solo I secretly hoped that if I played well, and said football player happened to walk by and hear me, he'd think I was Super Cool. Yeah, silly, I know. I also harbored a secret desire to try out for cheer, because it looked fun, but I had more fun in pep band than I possibly could have had in a little skirt. Besides, think of the broken bones I would have had.
So, friends from high school, please please don't be offended when I say I wanted to be popular. I think you know which football player I was referring to, and it was my mad crush on him that made me want him to notice me and ask me out. I think what I really wanted was for it to be Cool to be in band and take AP classes and want to do well in school. Every time I played a flute solo I secretly hoped that if I played well, and said football player happened to walk by and hear me, he'd think I was Super Cool. Yeah, silly, I know. I also harbored a secret desire to try out for cheer, because it looked fun, but I had more fun in pep band than I possibly could have had in a little skirt. Besides, think of the broken bones I would have had. Second, I promise I wasn't begging for compliments at church. I was just pointing out how silly it was that I was depending on others' opinions of my outfit to feel good about it. I liked it, and that's all that really matters! And I also promise that "so-and-so" was more of a vague idea of people I try to impress that I don't even really know. So it isn't you, any of you. And RaeAnne, I'm totally wearing the hat tomorrow to drop off Jacob for preschool. And I'm going to wear it with total confidence.
Okay, now that I've had my neurotic little rant, I'm off to eat a brownie. Ah.
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