It's Top Ten Tuesday, a weekly meme created by The Broke and the Bookish. This week, the topic is non-book related, which is a little bit different than what they usually post, but it keeps with what I usually post here on my blog o' nonsense. The topic: ten blogs or sites you read that aren't about books. I'm going to stick with blogs rather than sites (because I think you guys are aware I like Twitter by now, and I'd like to get more specific than just stating Tumblr, as you're about to see). I'll give you this warning: the links I'm about to share with you will cause you to chuckle, guffaw, and possibly even cachinnate. With that, let's begin!
Adulting
One of my favorites, ever. I thank my sister-in-law for sharing this one with me. Kelly Williams Brown lists her steps on "how to become a grown-up in 387 easy(ish) steps." It's perfectly hysterical in its accuracy on so many accounts. My favorites are the Flowcharts and Doodles, especially the "How many drinks can you have at a work function?" and the graph depicting Toilet Paper Need Over Time. Being a grown-up doesn't have to be lame.
Awesome People Hanging Out Together
Brilliant and simple. Ever wanted to see a picture of Leonard Nimoy and Jimi Hendrix together? How about David Lee Roth, Sean Penn, and the Beastie Boys? Or Hunter S. Thompson, John Cusack, Johnny Depp, and a blow-up doll? Yeah, I thought you might. They're all available, plus many more combinations that will blow your mind.
Awkward Family Photos
I love this one so much because I TOTALLY understand. I grew up in a family of photo- and videographers, thus many awkward moments were captured of me over the years. On the other hand, there are so many pictures here that I do not understand. Like every topless pregnancy photo. And there are tons of them.
EPBOT
Created by Jen of Cake Wrecks, this is her girly, geeky, crafty blog. While I have been known to be girly and geeky, I'm not crafty like Jen, but I do adore her pictures. The best is when she posts step-by-steps of how to recreate some of her awesome projects. Geek love!
I Love Charts
Again, brilliant and simple. It's charts of all kinds, explaining just about anything you could think of plus millions more. For example, on its first two pages right now, we've got a timeline of the timing of lyrics in Every Song, a graphic to depict which Dickens novel is the most Dickensian, and a line graph about Avenging.
I'm Remembering!
It's pictures of nostalgic things, like Ecto Cooler and Dream Phone and Hostess Pudding Pies. And you look at them and think to yourself, YES I DO REMEMBER THAT. And then you feel old. And crave vanilla pudding pies.
Oh No They Didn't!
My friend often wonder where I find out all my random information or how I tend to know everything about entertainment news before them. It's because of ONTD. Sometimes, they tell me TOO MUCH, but I love them far too much to ever dump them due to bugabooing. AND ALSO, the gifs! MAN, I love gifs.
R Pattz Talks
Have you ever watched an interview with Rob Pattinson? Boy's cray. But hilarious and awkward and cray, which is oddly enough my favorite type of cray. This blog is gifs of Rob's choiciest phrases. Most of them are about how much he dislikes Twilight... while doing Twilight press. One of my favorites is this gif set of his quotes from the commentary of Twilight. This is a great one for a quick laugh.
Unsuck DC Metro
I'm a Metro commuter, and there are SO MANY THINGS that anger me about the process. It doesn't anger me enough to drive to work (not yet, anyway) but my irritation level has risen GREATLY since returning from Japan & Korea, where their metro systems had ZERO broken escalators and FAR LESS delays. It helps to read this after a particularly awful ride in, so I feel like I have at least one person who understands.
The Weekly Enthusiast
I've talked about this one before, since I've participated in her Fantastic Five Fridays. This is a more recent find for me, and I'm glad I found her, because I was in the mood for something besides book blogs (which... is sort of the point of this list, isn't it?) and I do love my TV. Special thanks for linking to a sneak peek of the new show Bunheads, because that sort of made my day.
Thanks! Click away!!
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Friday, May 11, 2012
[Fantastic Five Friday] Five Favorite TV Kisses
Blanket spoiler warning, although every kiss I'm about to mention aired in 2007 or earlier.
I love TV. I love kissing. I love blogging lists. I love The Weekly Enthusiast for starting this blog meme. This one's a no-brainer, people.
Pushing Daisies, S1E3 Aired 10.17.2007, "The Fun in Funeral"
also known as The Cellophane Kiss
Ned and Chuck's relationship is one of my favorites, because it's so damn sweet and so damn heart-breaking. He cannot touch her because if he does, SHE WILL DIE. They must find creative ways to show their affection that do not involve actual skin-to-skin contact or else Chuck becomes The Lonely Tourist Dead Charlotte Charles once more. And, since this is a Bryan Fuller show, it's gotta be quirky as can be.
Veronica Mars, S1E18 Aired 4.12.2005, "Weapons of Class Destruction"
also known as First LoVe
Logan and Veronica had been doing this strange and crazy dance around one another for a few episodes before this, building up the tension as all the best shows will do. She had been helping him out on a case, and he dropped many of the bitter feelings he had in the past for her. It all culminates in this awesome sweeping kiss that you don't see coming just as much as you do. None of the videos would let me embed the actual kiss, so here's what I've found. THIS VIDEO is the lead-up to the kiss, which you should watch because it includes a mulleted JTT (YES!) and Logan calls him "Jump Street" and it's just good to have back story. THIS VIDEO is the kiss itself. It looks like the picture below, but... you know... moving and stuff.
Friends, S2E7 Aired 11.9.1995, "The One Where Ross Finds Out"
also known as That Scene That Always Plays Whenever Anyone Talks About Ross & Rachel
Before they became a veritable punchline, Ross and Rachel's will-they-or-won't-they carried quite the punch. I'm a big ole Friends fan, still to this day. I remember watching the build-up to this for weeks (yes, when it aired back in 1995 when I was just barely 14 years old) and my baby-teenage heart was FIT to BURST. And then, it happened. Oh my, did it happen. Watching the video of the kiss still gave me chills, even this many years later. Again, unable to embed so entire scene can be viewed RIGHT HERE.
The Office, S2E22 Aired 5.11.2006, "Casino Night"
also known as The Night I Yelled at My Boyfriend For Making Me Love This Show
Y'all. In doing my research for this entry, I just fell down a serious Jim and Pam rabbithole, and THE FEELS. THEY ARE OF THE KILLING KIND. I'm such a Jim and Pam fangirl. This is another that I remember so SO well. I remember watching their relationship unfold, breaking my heart piece and piece as it went, because I never thought Jim would be able to get the girl. They were too tentative, too shy, too good at their little dance that they couldn't see around it. So it's Casino Night, and something in Jim sees that this is his moment and... Pam says no. And I cried like a little girl, hands pressed to my mouth, tears streaming down my cheeks. But fear not, True Believers! It wasn't over yet! Actions speak louder than words! THIS VIDEO is a poor quality version of the kiss itself, but the below video is so so sweet, and it's rocking the Ingrid, and you can see the kiss again starting at about 2:36.
Gilmore Girls, S4E22 Aired 5.18.2004, "Raincoats and Recipes"
also known as That Time I Squeed So Loud I Terrified My Neighbors
No TV list of mine is complete without one GG reference. And you know it had to be Lorelai. What I adore about Luke and Lorelai as a pair is that it wasn't so hit-you-over-the-head obvious as TV couples usually are. Yes, it was established in the pilot that Luke was a dude that gave Lorelai The Feelings, and yes it gets pretty properly hinted at over the course of these 4 seasons, but it didn't take over the plot as a whole. Not until the end of Season 4, and suddenly Luke Can See Her Face, and that surly, hat-wearing diner owner is DONE. Love it.
I love TV. I love kissing. I love blogging lists. I love The Weekly Enthusiast for starting this blog meme. This one's a no-brainer, people.
Pushing Daisies, S1E3 Aired 10.17.2007, "The Fun in Funeral"
also known as The Cellophane Kiss
Ned and Chuck's relationship is one of my favorites, because it's so damn sweet and so damn heart-breaking. He cannot touch her because if he does, SHE WILL DIE. They must find creative ways to show their affection that do not involve actual skin-to-skin contact or else Chuck becomes The Lonely Tourist Dead Charlotte Charles once more. And, since this is a Bryan Fuller show, it's gotta be quirky as can be.
Veronica Mars, S1E18 Aired 4.12.2005, "Weapons of Class Destruction"
also known as First LoVe
Logan and Veronica had been doing this strange and crazy dance around one another for a few episodes before this, building up the tension as all the best shows will do. She had been helping him out on a case, and he dropped many of the bitter feelings he had in the past for her. It all culminates in this awesome sweeping kiss that you don't see coming just as much as you do. None of the videos would let me embed the actual kiss, so here's what I've found. THIS VIDEO is the lead-up to the kiss, which you should watch because it includes a mulleted JTT (YES!) and Logan calls him "Jump Street" and it's just good to have back story. THIS VIDEO is the kiss itself. It looks like the picture below, but... you know... moving and stuff.
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| Like this, but with more kissing. |
also known as That Scene That Always Plays Whenever Anyone Talks About Ross & Rachel
Before they became a veritable punchline, Ross and Rachel's will-they-or-won't-they carried quite the punch. I'm a big ole Friends fan, still to this day. I remember watching the build-up to this for weeks (yes, when it aired back in 1995 when I was just barely 14 years old) and my baby-teenage heart was FIT to BURST. And then, it happened. Oh my, did it happen. Watching the video of the kiss still gave me chills, even this many years later. Again, unable to embed so entire scene can be viewed RIGHT HERE.
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| Well, hello there, Dr. Geller. |
also known as The Night I Yelled at My Boyfriend For Making Me Love This Show
Y'all. In doing my research for this entry, I just fell down a serious Jim and Pam rabbithole, and THE FEELS. THEY ARE OF THE KILLING KIND. I'm such a Jim and Pam fangirl. This is another that I remember so SO well. I remember watching their relationship unfold, breaking my heart piece and piece as it went, because I never thought Jim would be able to get the girl. They were too tentative, too shy, too good at their little dance that they couldn't see around it. So it's Casino Night, and something in Jim sees that this is his moment and... Pam says no. And I cried like a little girl, hands pressed to my mouth, tears streaming down my cheeks. But fear not, True Believers! It wasn't over yet! Actions speak louder than words! THIS VIDEO is a poor quality version of the kiss itself, but the below video is so so sweet, and it's rocking the Ingrid, and you can see the kiss again starting at about 2:36.
Gilmore Girls, S4E22 Aired 5.18.2004, "Raincoats and Recipes"
also known as That Time I Squeed So Loud I Terrified My Neighbors
No TV list of mine is complete without one GG reference. And you know it had to be Lorelai. What I adore about Luke and Lorelai as a pair is that it wasn't so hit-you-over-the-head obvious as TV couples usually are. Yes, it was established in the pilot that Luke was a dude that gave Lorelai The Feelings, and yes it gets pretty properly hinted at over the course of these 4 seasons, but it didn't take over the plot as a whole. Not until the end of Season 4, and suddenly Luke Can See Her Face, and that surly, hat-wearing diner owner is DONE. Love it.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
The Joss Whedon School of Awesome
I saw The Avengers yesterday. Obviously, I loved it like a love song, baby. (Don't judge me.)
As I walked back to the car with The Hubs, I couldn't stop proudly babbling over Joss Whedon's latest creation. As a self-proclaimed Whedonite, I knew my guy would do an amazing job, even on a huge project like this. In the bluntest terms, Joss is the man. He can do everything: action, romance, TV, movies, sci-fi, fantasy, westerns, musicals, horror- you name it, he can do it, and he can do it really well. The reason why Whedonites like me are so passionate about his work is because he values his audience and treats them like equals. Whedon takes an extreme amount of time thinking about each character critically from every angle. He's got a clear idea in his head about each and every person he writes, and he has an amazing way of displaying those ideas in a manner that relates to everyone.
And The Avengers? No exception there. This is a huge undertaking, with an even huger (more huge?) cast of characters. Any one of them could have easily gotten lost in the shuffle or been demoted to an insignificant role. Instead, it's executed perfectly, and I know I'll be indulging in this movie 100 times over (OR, rather, I'll keep hitting repeat-peat-peat-peat-peat-peat).
So, this got me thinking (not the Selena Gomez; the movie). Now that Joss Whedon is finally getting the buzz he deserves and becoming a household name, he should branch out into other areas. And by branch out, I mean he should start his own writing school. I already have a name for it.
The Joss Whedon School of Awesome.
Think about it, man! Think of the incredible learning experience this school could offer! Learning the writing process of Joss Whedon FROM Joss Whedon! Learning how to write characters from all sides, in all manners! All those kick-ass ladies! The captains without a moral compass! The vampires with souls! The superheros with brains and hearts and guts and egos! THESE ARE NOT THE HAMMER!!
...I think I'm getting off topic.
RIGHT. Joss Whedon School of Awesome.
After a brief mention on Twitter, I had some suggestions for degrees: a Bachelor of Awesome, a PhD in Horribleness (with classes taught by Doctor Horrible himself, if he can pull himself away from the Evil League of Evil). A Master of Heart-breaking Deaths (*Firefly/Serenity spoiler alert* I'm still not over Wash, yo). Classes would include gems like Cursing in Chinese, Proper Uses of Slayer Strength, Future History Post-Sino-American War, Quips for the Modern Hero, Quips for the Modern Anti-Hero, Writing Your Own Earworm of a Tune, or New Ways to Break Your Fans' Hearts into Teeny Tiny Unmendable Pieces. There could be locations all over the verse, from Asgard to Sunnydale.
And so. Joss. Buddy. Let's make this happen. I'll be there, first row, all bells-y.
Oh, and so much congrats to you, sir. You deserve every bit of it.
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| art by gingerhaze, who is simply a-mah-zing |
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| You little redheaded genius you. |
So, this got me thinking (not the Selena Gomez; the movie). Now that Joss Whedon is finally getting the buzz he deserves and becoming a household name, he should branch out into other areas. And by branch out, I mean he should start his own writing school. I already have a name for it.
The Joss Whedon School of Awesome.
Think about it, man! Think of the incredible learning experience this school could offer! Learning the writing process of Joss Whedon FROM Joss Whedon! Learning how to write characters from all sides, in all manners! All those kick-ass ladies! The captains without a moral compass! The vampires with souls! The superheros with brains and hearts and guts and egos! THESE ARE NOT THE HAMMER!!
...I think I'm getting off topic.
RIGHT. Joss Whedon School of Awesome.
After a brief mention on Twitter, I had some suggestions for degrees: a Bachelor of Awesome, a PhD in Horribleness (with classes taught by Doctor Horrible himself, if he can pull himself away from the Evil League of Evil). A Master of Heart-breaking Deaths (*Firefly/Serenity spoiler alert* I'm still not over Wash, yo). Classes would include gems like Cursing in Chinese, Proper Uses of Slayer Strength, Future History Post-Sino-American War, Quips for the Modern Hero, Quips for the Modern Anti-Hero, Writing Your Own Earworm of a Tune, or New Ways to Break Your Fans' Hearts into Teeny Tiny Unmendable Pieces. There could be locations all over the verse, from Asgard to Sunnydale.
And so. Joss. Buddy. Let's make this happen. I'll be there, first row, all bells-y.
Oh, and so much congrats to you, sir. You deserve every bit of it.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
ABCs of JBS
So, I'm checking my blogs this morning, and I find that the illustrious Katy Upperman posted this Alphabet Survey. I'm still in that "writing prompt" mode (since this is planning/packing week for BIG ASIA TRIP NEXT WEEK!) so I thought I'd oblige and fill this out as well. And here we go!
A is for age
30. Though I often feel older than old is old (especially hanging out with the younger contingent of the DC YA Mafia), I wasn't terrified to turn 30. I've heard the best is yet to come, and so I wait.
30. Though I often feel older than old is old (especially hanging out with the younger contingent of the DC YA Mafia), I wasn't terrified to turn 30. I've heard the best is yet to come, and so I wait.
B is for breakfast today
Granola bar and that new International Delight Iced Coffee. So far, it's like sugary goodness tinged with a hint of coffee flavor. Not perfect but I'll keep on drinkin' it.
Granola bar and that new International Delight Iced Coffee. So far, it's like sugary goodness tinged with a hint of coffee flavor. Not perfect but I'll keep on drinkin' it.
C is for currently craving
Right now, nothing as it's early still. Maybe a doughnut, but that's mostly because I'm always craving a doughnut. It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single Jessica BS in possession of a brain must be in want of a doughnut.
Right now, nothing as it's early still. Maybe a doughnut, but that's mostly because I'm always craving a doughnut. It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single Jessica BS in possession of a brain must be in want of a doughnut.
D is for dinner tonight
I am not the chef in our house, as I've been known to somehow burn and undercook the same dish, so that's up to The Hubs. My guess is chicken. Or pasta.
I am not the chef in our house, as I've been known to somehow burn and undercook the same dish, so that's up to The Hubs. My guess is chicken. Or pasta.
E is for favorite type of exercise
Don't tell, but I actually enjoy jogging on the treadmill while listening to cheesy dance music. My second favorite is Zumba, even though I feel 50 shades of awkward while I'm in class. I just channel my inner Liz Lemon and keep on dancing.
Don't tell, but I actually enjoy jogging on the treadmill while listening to cheesy dance music. My second favorite is Zumba, even though I feel 50 shades of awkward while I'm in class. I just channel my inner Liz Lemon and keep on dancing.
F is for an irrational fear
Just one? Okay, let me pick my least crazy one. Bees, wasps, and any other stinging insect. I know they won't bother me unless I bother them, but when I see one, I can't do anything but stare and cower and fear my imminent death.
Just one? Okay, let me pick my least crazy one. Bees, wasps, and any other stinging insect. I know they won't bother me unless I bother them, but when I see one, I can't do anything but stare and cower and fear my imminent death.
G is for gross food
Onions. Ugh, and sweet pickles. Yuck. Sweet pickles are THE DEVIL'S FOOD.
Onions. Ugh, and sweet pickles. Yuck. Sweet pickles are THE DEVIL'S FOOD.
H is for hometown
Richmond, VA. More specifically, the east side.
Richmond, VA. More specifically, the east side.
I is for something important
My husband is important to me. He's truly the only person who always, always gets me.
My husband is important to me. He's truly the only person who always, always gets me.
J is for current favorite jam
A- Katy posted her favorite flavor jam before she posted her favorite kind of song. That is awesome.
B- I still cannot stop listening to From Finner by Of Monsters and Men.
A- Katy posted her favorite flavor jam before she posted her favorite kind of song. That is awesome.
B- I still cannot stop listening to From Finner by Of Monsters and Men.
K is for kids
None yet.
None yet.
L is for current location
In my "office" in Arlington. I say "office" because I don't have a door or anything, and it's kind of an open area, but no one sits here with me. I've got a pretty great view, though.
In my "office" in Arlington. I say "office" because I don't have a door or anything, and it's kind of an open area, but no one sits here with me. I've got a pretty great view, though.
M is for the most recent way you spent money
I think it was for groceries on Sunday? I'm trying to not buy anything unnecessary so I can buy more unnecessary things on vacation next week.
I think it was for groceries on Sunday? I'm trying to not buy anything unnecessary so I can buy more unnecessary things on vacation next week.
N is for something you need
I need to find the discipline to stop complaining about things that are within my power to change and actually change them.
I need to find the discipline to stop complaining about things that are within my power to change and actually change them.
O is for occupation
Keeper of Calendars and Wrangler of Wanderers. My boss calls me the boss because he couldn't function without me. It's a blessing and a curse.
Keeper of Calendars and Wrangler of Wanderers. My boss calls me the boss because he couldn't function without me. It's a blessing and a curse.
P is for pet peeve
I have tons because that's who I am. Currently, it's people on the Metro who do not understand the concept of GETTING OUT OF THE WAY OF OTHER PASSENGERS. I know I live in an elitist city where the majority of people believe that their destination is far more important than anything and everything else in the world, including every person standing near them or will stand near them until they reach their destination. The sad fact is, it isn't. And the polite thing to do when you're standing in front of an open Metro door when it's not your stop is to MOVE. Ugh.
I have tons because that's who I am. Currently, it's people on the Metro who do not understand the concept of GETTING OUT OF THE WAY OF OTHER PASSENGERS. I know I live in an elitist city where the majority of people believe that their destination is far more important than anything and everything else in the world, including every person standing near them or will stand near them until they reach their destination. The sad fact is, it isn't. And the polite thing to do when you're standing in front of an open Metro door when it's not your stop is to MOVE. Ugh.
Q is for a quote
Frank: You're telling me that I've been putting shampoo on my sandwiches? Charlie: If you're using the mayonnaise, then yeah, probably.
Frank: You're telling me that I've been putting shampoo on my sandwiches? Charlie: If you're using the mayonnaise, then yeah, probably.
R is for random fact about you
I am really, really, really excited for The Avengers.
I am really, really, really excited for The Avengers.
S is for favorite healthy snack
What is this "healthy snack" of which you speak? Uh, I guess an apple? Or some edamame?
What is this "healthy snack" of which you speak? Uh, I guess an apple? Or some edamame?
T is for favorite treat
Currently, I'd say Ben & Jerry's Milk & Cookies ice cream. It's like cookies & cream and chocolate chip cookie dough got together and had a delicious ice cream baby.
Currently, I'd say Ben & Jerry's Milk & Cookies ice cream. It's like cookies & cream and chocolate chip cookie dough got together and had a delicious ice cream baby.
U is for something that makes you unique
I think most things about me make me unique. I'm fairly difficult to duplicate. And, despite how angry and frustrated I might be with things lately, I usually do like being me.
I think most things about me make me unique. I'm fairly difficult to duplicate. And, despite how angry and frustrated I might be with things lately, I usually do like being me.
V is for favorite vegetable
Broccoli or red peppers.
Broccoli or red peppers.
W is for today’s workout
My plan is to go to Zumba tonight. It'll be my last class before VACATION. Have I talked about that yet? Yeah, I'm going on vacation next week.
My plan is to go to Zumba tonight. It'll be my last class before VACATION. Have I talked about that yet? Yeah, I'm going on vacation next week.
X is for X-rays you’ve had
I've had teeth x-rays, a chest x-ray once... I think that's it.
I've had teeth x-rays, a chest x-ray once... I think that's it.
Y is for yesterday’s highlight
I'd have to say when Hubs got home from work, and Mutt was like FLIPPING OUT over him walking through the door. All butt shaking and prancing around and playful bowing. That was pretty hilarious.
I'd have to say when Hubs got home from work, and Mutt was like FLIPPING OUT over him walking through the door. All butt shaking and prancing around and playful bowing. That was pretty hilarious.
Z is for your time zone
Eastern! Until Saturday. When we go. On vacation.
Eastern! Until Saturday. When we go. On vacation.
Well this was ridiculously fun.
Friday, April 13, 2012
[Fantastic Five Friday] Five Characters To Which I’ve Become Too Attached (TV edition)
In looking through my blog reader today, I saw a post that intrigued me about five tv/movie characters to which the author was too attached. Then I found out it's a weekly blog meme started by The Weekly Enthusiast. Then I remembered my blog and thought, "Didn't I used to write about TV shows and stuff back in the day? I should do that again!"
AND SO, without further ado, here are "five" characters from television shows that I wish were real people so we could be super BFFs for all time. I wanted to get all random and oddball on all of you (which I kind of do as far as show choice) but sadly, the majority of these are main characters instead of side characters. DEAL WITH IT.
5. The Piemaker aka Ned, Pushing Daisies
There were 2 reasons I was dying to watch Pushing Daisies before it aired- Bryan Fuller and Lee Pace. These two had worked together on a fun, quirky, supa random show I (of course) adored called Wonderfalls. I didn't like Lee's character that much at first, but he slowly grows on you, and I give all the credit to that to Lee's awesomely awesome acting talents. The more research I did on him, the more he impressed me. Pushing Daisies was no exception; it only made my love grow stronger. If I'm awake, I'm missing this show. It's always in my brain. In fact, it's affected me so much that I unconsciously wrote one of the boys in a story to look like Ned without realizing it and then I saw these and was like, "YEP. WHOOPS." #sorrynotsorry
Favorite Ned quote:
"Everything we do is a choice. Oatmeal or cereal, highway or sidestreets, kiss her or keep her. We make choices, and we live with consequences. If someone gets hurt along the way, we ask for forgiveness, it's the best anyone can do."
4. Seth Cohen, The O.C.
I had such an addiction to this show when it first aired, like... serious. It made my week. I would tell people not to call me, bother me, make plans with me while this was on. Because of Seth Mother-f-ing Cohen. He was the nerdy dream boy for a whole generation of girls just like me. Sweet and sensitive and did I mention SO NERDY? Big ole swoons from me. Then, the whole show went downhill too fast, and I broke up with it and it wasn't pleasant and I still haven't see the last 2 seasons. I'm waiting for the Seth Cohen comeback because I know it's coming.
Favorite Seth/Ryan conversation:
Ryan: Sometimes I think you talk just to make sounds.
Seth: Well, sometimes, I do.
3. Cory & Topanga, Boy Meets World
I love Boy Meets World more than anyone should, really. I know it's cheesy and predictable and very, VERY 90's. But I don't even care. I'd like more cheesy, predictable sitcoms if they were written with so much sweetness and honesty and inside jokes and if William Daniels was in them. Life doesn't have to be all art films and emo things and THIS IS MOST BEAUTIFUL THING I'VE EVER SEEN.
Cory and Topanga are the OG OTP, IMO. They were endgame back in the sandbox. And they knew it, and they weren't afraid to show it. I never doubted that their love was true, or that what they felt didn't feel supremely real to them. It's the embodiment of first love, and more power to you if you can find something like that. I also believe all bromances on TV today owe a lot to Cory and Shawn.
Be careful what you wish for, Cornelius Matthews.
"That's just what I want - to be Topanga's boyfriend. And then we can name our children Chewbacca and Plankton."
2. Veronica Mars, Veronica Mars
I already knew who I wanted in the #1 spot, but this one was tough. I ended up benching Buffy (I KNOW!) for V. Mars, but I'm not going to apologize. While I do adore Ms. Summers, I always felt an attachment to Veronica because she's just a normal girl trying to do right by her and her people. She was a normal goody-two-shoes who managed to bag a bestie like Lilly Kane, score a date with Lilly's brother Duncan... and then her whole life fell apart slowly but surely due to nothing she did. Instead of falling to Earth in pieces, she picked herself up, dusted herself off, and made sure that crap didn't happen to her again.
What I most love about Veronica is how vulnerable she really is, because she certainly presents herself as ten pounds of badass in a five pound bag, and how terrified she becomes when that vulnerability brings itself to the surface. She'll let little glimmers of her true self shoot through that intense armor, and it's like magic. Sadly, that's the reason she and Logan have SUCH A HARD TIME being together. He wants to protect her; she's not going to stop doing what she does best. Fight angst fight- them's the breaks when your love story is epic.
"Tragedy blows through your life like a tornado, uprooting everything. Creating chaos. You wait for the dust to settle and then you choose. You can live in the wreckage and pretend it's still the mansion you remember. Or you can crawl from the rubble and slowly rebuild."
1. Lorelai Gilmore, Gilmore Girls
Oy with the poodles, I have such a crush on Lorelai Gilmore (and also on Lauren Graham too). Lorelai is completely and totally cah-razy, but she wears it so well. More than any other character I've ever known, I wish Lorelai was real so I could be friends with her. I think we'd really understand each other. We could drink coffee and hide out indoors and watch/mock tons of movies and laugh at the same jokes and tease Luke while he fixes things. I'm legitimately sad that can't be my reality. OH, TELEVISION. How you've ruined me.
Much like V.Mars, Lorelai uses her wit and her charm as her mask because she's so very, very vulnerable. She's been so burned in the past by Christopher, by her parents, by nearly everyone, that she basically trusts no one but Rory. When she is happy, I cheer with her. When she is broken, my heart breaks too. There are certain episodes of Gilmore Girls that are beyond difficult for me to get through because a- Lauren Graham constantly and consistently knocks performances out of the park and b- I identify with Lorelai very very much. She makes mistakes. She has flaws. She knows it, and she knows when she's making a bad choice but she doesn't always stop herself. She's so complex, I friggin' love it. I started watching Parenthood because she'd be on it (and Peter Krause too!!), and I'm thankful for her casting all the time.
So... those are mine!
AND SO, without further ado, here are "five" characters from television shows that I wish were real people so we could be super BFFs for all time. I wanted to get all random and oddball on all of you (which I kind of do as far as show choice) but sadly, the majority of these are main characters instead of side characters. DEAL WITH IT.
5. The Piemaker aka Ned, Pushing Daisies
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| Print by Nan Lawson, which you can buy here! |
Favorite Ned quote:
"Everything we do is a choice. Oatmeal or cereal, highway or sidestreets, kiss her or keep her. We make choices, and we live with consequences. If someone gets hurt along the way, we ask for forgiveness, it's the best anyone can do."
4. Seth Cohen, The O.C.
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Favorite Seth/Ryan conversation:
Ryan: Sometimes I think you talk just to make sounds.
Seth: Well, sometimes, I do.
3. Cory & Topanga, Boy Meets World
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| LITTLE BABIES!! |
Cory and Topanga are the OG OTP, IMO. They were endgame back in the sandbox. And they knew it, and they weren't afraid to show it. I never doubted that their love was true, or that what they felt didn't feel supremely real to them. It's the embodiment of first love, and more power to you if you can find something like that. I also believe all bromances on TV today owe a lot to Cory and Shawn.
Be careful what you wish for, Cornelius Matthews.
"That's just what I want - to be Topanga's boyfriend. And then we can name our children Chewbacca and Plankton."
2. Veronica Mars, Veronica Mars
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What I most love about Veronica is how vulnerable she really is, because she certainly presents herself as ten pounds of badass in a five pound bag, and how terrified she becomes when that vulnerability brings itself to the surface. She'll let little glimmers of her true self shoot through that intense armor, and it's like magic. Sadly, that's the reason she and Logan have SUCH A HARD TIME being together. He wants to protect her; she's not going to stop doing what she does best. Fight angst fight- them's the breaks when your love story is epic.
"Tragedy blows through your life like a tornado, uprooting everything. Creating chaos. You wait for the dust to settle and then you choose. You can live in the wreckage and pretend it's still the mansion you remember. Or you can crawl from the rubble and slowly rebuild."
1. Lorelai Gilmore, Gilmore Girls
Much like V.Mars, Lorelai uses her wit and her charm as her mask because she's so very, very vulnerable. She's been so burned in the past by Christopher, by her parents, by nearly everyone, that she basically trusts no one but Rory. When she is happy, I cheer with her. When she is broken, my heart breaks too. There are certain episodes of Gilmore Girls that are beyond difficult for me to get through because a- Lauren Graham constantly and consistently knocks performances out of the park and b- I identify with Lorelai very very much. She makes mistakes. She has flaws. She knows it, and she knows when she's making a bad choice but she doesn't always stop herself. She's so complex, I friggin' love it. I started watching Parenthood because she'd be on it (and Peter Krause too!!), and I'm thankful for her casting all the time.
So... those are mine!
Sunday, April 1, 2012
This is the SOUND of my SOUL.
So yesterday was spent in an excellent way. I was able to start New Story Idea, which was totally awesome. I locked myself down in the basement like Sloth (Baby Ruth??) and started typing typing typing. I'm doing a 30 day trial of Scrivener to see how I feel about it, and so far... I kind of love it to bits. I know it's definitely a love it/hate it piece between writers, but I'm falling on the Love It side. I understand the Hate Its, though.
ANYWAY, after a while, Hubs wanted to go run on the nice afternoon, so I took a break to hang out with the Mutt and watch some TV. While watching TV, this commercial for the Chevy Malibu came on (note: for fans of early seasons of Sex and the City, please see backseat for SKIPPER, YO.)
I love this song, and I also love to belt it out.
After a while, I decide to let Mutt outside for a little run around the backyard. It should be noted that, since I had been writing all day prior to this, I was wearing my glasses, purple striped capri jammie pants, a Stars Hollow hooded sweatshirt, a Duran Duran t-shirt, and neon blue house slippers I got for a dollar at IKEA. While unlocking the door, I start singing to the dog, something I often do. Of course, I'm belting out the lyrics "Why do I find it hard to write the next line?/Oh, I want the truth to be saaaaaaaaid" when I whip the door open and shimmy out onto our porch...
Where I find our next door neighbor doing yard work and looking at me as though I'm wearing my jammies at 4 pm singing "True" by Spandau Ballet at the top of my lungs in broad daylight.
In general, I managed to be Liz Lemon, Lorelai Gilmore, and Jess Day all in one fell swoop. Who's that girl? Who's that girl?
It's me.
ANYWAY, after a while, Hubs wanted to go run on the nice afternoon, so I took a break to hang out with the Mutt and watch some TV. While watching TV, this commercial for the Chevy Malibu came on (note: for fans of early seasons of Sex and the City, please see backseat for SKIPPER, YO.)
I love this song, and I also love to belt it out.
After a while, I decide to let Mutt outside for a little run around the backyard. It should be noted that, since I had been writing all day prior to this, I was wearing my glasses, purple striped capri jammie pants, a Stars Hollow hooded sweatshirt, a Duran Duran t-shirt, and neon blue house slippers I got for a dollar at IKEA. While unlocking the door, I start singing to the dog, something I often do. Of course, I'm belting out the lyrics "Why do I find it hard to write the next line?/Oh, I want the truth to be saaaaaaaaid" when I whip the door open and shimmy out onto our porch...
Where I find our next door neighbor doing yard work and looking at me as though I'm wearing my jammies at 4 pm singing "True" by Spandau Ballet at the top of my lungs in broad daylight.
In general, I managed to be Liz Lemon, Lorelai Gilmore, and Jess Day all in one fell swoop. Who's that girl? Who's that girl?
It's me.
Saturday, March 31, 2012
30 Day Book Challenge Master Pooooost!
I hope you enjoyed reading this series as much as I enjoyed writing it. It got me thinking a lot about the books I've been reading and also about the books I'd like to read. It reminded me that I really need to blog more. I actually like blogging, and I'd like to keep this sort of thing up. No more one post a month. At least, I hope not.
Below is my whole list, with links to the entry. You know, in case you missed it, or in case you're looking for the 30 Day Book Challenge list.
Day 01- Best book you read last year
The Hunger Games
Day 02- A book that you've read more than 3 times
Anna and the French Kiss
Day 03- Your favorite series
The Infernal Devices
Day 04- Favorite book of your favorite series
Clockwork Prince
Day 05- A book that makes you happy
Will Grayson, Will Grayson
Day 06- A book that makes you sad
If I Stay
Day 07- Most underrated book
Wanderlove
Day 08- Most overrated book
Shiver
Day 09- A book you thought you wouldn't like but ended up loving
Across the Universe
Day 10- Favorite classic book
The Secret Garden
Day 11- A book you hated
The Trylle series
Day 12- A book you used to love but don't anymore
Twilight
Day 13- Your favorite writer
Meg Cabot (plus honorable mentions)
Day 14- Favorite book of your favorite writer
Forever Princess
Day 15- Favorite male character
Cricket Bell from Lola and the Boy Next Door
Day 16- Favorite female character
Hermione Granger
Day 17- Favorite quote (from your favorite book)
"And in that moment, I swear we were infinite."
Day 18- A book that disappointed you
Carrier of the Mark
Day 19- Favorite book turned into a movie
Pride and Prejudice
Day 20- Favorite romance book
The Sky is Everywhere
Day 21- Favorite book from your childhood
Tuck Everlasting
Day 22- Favorite book you own
The Fault in Our Stars
Day 23- A book you wanted to read for a long time but still haven't
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
Day 24- A book you wish more people would've read
Shatter Me
Day 25- A character who you can relate to the most
Lily from Dash and Lily's Book of Dares
Day 26- A book that changed your opinion about something
Born Wicked
Day 27- The most surprising plot twist or ending
Daughter of Smoke and Bone
Day 28- Favorite title
The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer
Day 29- A book that everyone hated but you liked
Breaking Dawn
Day 30- Your favorite book(s) of all time
Harry Potter and the Awesome Series of Books
Below is my whole list, with links to the entry. You know, in case you missed it, or in case you're looking for the 30 Day Book Challenge list.
Day 01- Best book you read last year
The Hunger Games
Day 02- A book that you've read more than 3 times
Anna and the French Kiss
Day 03- Your favorite series
The Infernal Devices
Day 04- Favorite book of your favorite series
Clockwork Prince
Day 05- A book that makes you happy
Will Grayson, Will Grayson
Day 06- A book that makes you sad
If I Stay
Day 07- Most underrated book
Wanderlove
Day 08- Most overrated book
Shiver
Day 09- A book you thought you wouldn't like but ended up loving
Across the Universe
Day 10- Favorite classic book
The Secret Garden
Day 11- A book you hated
The Trylle series
Day 12- A book you used to love but don't anymore
Twilight
Day 13- Your favorite writer
Meg Cabot (plus honorable mentions)
Day 14- Favorite book of your favorite writer
Forever Princess
Day 15- Favorite male character
Cricket Bell from Lola and the Boy Next Door
Day 16- Favorite female character
Hermione Granger
Day 17- Favorite quote (from your favorite book)
"And in that moment, I swear we were infinite."
Day 18- A book that disappointed you
Carrier of the Mark
Day 19- Favorite book turned into a movie
Pride and Prejudice
Day 20- Favorite romance book
The Sky is Everywhere
Day 21- Favorite book from your childhood
Tuck Everlasting
Day 22- Favorite book you own
The Fault in Our Stars
Day 23- A book you wanted to read for a long time but still haven't
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
Day 24- A book you wish more people would've read
Shatter Me
Day 25- A character who you can relate to the most
Lily from Dash and Lily's Book of Dares
Day 26- A book that changed your opinion about something
Born Wicked
Day 27- The most surprising plot twist or ending
Daughter of Smoke and Bone
Day 28- Favorite title
The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer
Day 29- A book that everyone hated but you liked
Breaking Dawn
Day 30- Your favorite book(s) of all time
Harry Potter and the Awesome Series of Books
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