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Do Over

I want a do over, of everything.

I can only hope that the parallel universe theory is true and there’s another me out there for whom everything goes right all the time. Bah. From the big things such as having a husband to the little things like random album art not showing up on my Zune, just bah.

As an early birthday present, Dad and Mom got my car fixed up a bit. I got a front-end alignment, new brakes and four new tires. Whee! The old rattle seems to be gone and now I’m not dreading all the trips I have to make this month.

I still look forward to Torchwood each week, but in our house it’s known as The Jack and Ianto Look At Each Other show. That’s just about the only reason we tune in, but it’s a good enough reason, I suppose. Survivor is back, and I don’t know how I missed it, but I’ve made up the first episode and it’ll do. Oh, congratulations, LOST. I actually *did* turn it off this week. My lord, could that one guy overact more?!? He might as well have a sign on that says, “Hey viewers, I’m odd and quirky, WATCH MEEEEE!” I think I’m just over how seriously the show takes itself. It’s a stupid show, based on stupid premises that the writers can’t get out of now, and yet they make it play out as if it’s Shakespeare. FFS. When it was a group of people on an island with “something’ out there, it rocked. Once the “something” became warring factions of others, scientists, and their ilk, it failed. Flash forwards suck, the flashbacks suck, everyone we’ve met since Season 1 sucks. Oh, and just kill Ben and be done with it. Geez.

Merry Christmas

zune1.jpgOnce again, I’ve received more than I deserved. I am currently enjoying ‘s Narnia vid “Brother, Let Go” on my incredibly cool Zune, color black. Heh.

As usual, my mom and dad went all out on the gifts and bought not only the Zune, but several accessories to go with it. In about 20 minutes, I had nearly all of my favorite vids loaded. The quality is actually much better than I had heard it would be. I have noticed that my vids made larger than standard look better, but it’s because the screen is actually a little bigger than 320×240. All the fanvids I’ve put on it (about 50 so far) look and sound terrific. I’ve even decided to carry a purse so I can tote my Zune around with me at all times. I’m love it.

In addition to the Zune and accessories, I got the Wizardology book to match my Egyptology and Dragonology books, an encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt, Borders gift card, Wal-Mart gift card, Lowe’s gift card, sweater, several pairs of argyle socks *geeks out*, a banana leaf platter, caramel-pear candle, indoor/outdoor thermometer, fleece pullover in school colors, cash, candy, extra lint roller, a pail of Smore’s goodies, and a truly indescribable gift from my dad. Mom said I’d give it away as soon as I saw it, but how I could I ever abandon my new baby gorilla?!? It’s going to scare the hell out of Hobbit and Istar, but it really is a cute little thing. We’re still LOL about it. I know I’ve left out some gifts, but I’ll update to include them.

Merry Christmas, everyone, and thanks for being the great friends you are!

Take Notes

stargate02.jpgTo all current television shows: That is how you come back from hiatus. SGA has really shown that it stands alone as a show, but when it has the rare crossover ep, it’s done perfectly. Give us the gang we know and love, and throw in our all-time favorite (Jack), add the always welcomed Walter, don’t scrimp on the effects, and let everyone throw down. I couldn’t have made a better wishlist if I tried. Thanks, team, and thanks, Canada for getting it to us early!

Heroes was also awesome this week. I have made a complete turnaround in my intense dislike for a character to the point that she’s now one of my favorites. Brava, Claire. Well played! Mohinder, my dear, you have Sha’re’s your dad’s permission to, so go kick some serious butt now. Hiro, don’t let the ladies get in the way of your true destiny. Micah, off your mom, ok? Nathan, please fight Peter and win by a lot. Ooh, then cut his hair. Simone, are you getting decades older by the day? It’s called moisturizer and hair color. Look into it. Pixiegirl (Eden?), well done. Why haven’t you been useful until now? You’re awesome.

On a sad note, R.I.P. Robert Altman. Without you, how would my dad and I sing, “I would gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today”? For anyone who hasn’t seen the 1980 film Popeye, do it ASAP and tell me you don’t feel as if you’re watching the likes of something you have never seen. A master in his field, he will be sorely missed.

Time Marches On

Thanks so much for the thoughts and prayers, they mean the world to me. For more cheerful things, read on.

So, um, I went to Dad’s house to drop off Cage and caught him watching Laguna Beach. He admitted that he records and watches every episode and we even snarked on the girls together. My dad is soooo weird cool. :love:

Hobbit and Istar are getting along really well. So far there have been no injuries and they seem to love chasing each other around the house. Hobbit seems really happy with him, and that was the whole goal of this experiment. If he can stop biting my toes, I guess we’ll keep him. :jack:

New (and default) theme in honor of October and Halloween. Please welcome Frankie back to the lineup.