Hello lovely people!!
I've decided to break corporate rules and write a blog post during work. It's slow here at the bank, and I'm taking advantage. I've also managed to complete two crossword puzzles and am attempting to distract myself from going to get a Krispy Kreme doughnut left over from this morning's meeting. My life right now has worked itself into a pretty nice routine. I work well with routine, I've learned. There's something in the consistancy that can be quite appealling. Don't get me wrong though. I can relish in spontaneity just as well as the next person, but boredom can be a good thing at times. I'm still working out 5-6 times a week. I'm trying to eat healthier as well. Soccer season has started so I have games every Thursday night. Brittany and I went to an Obama rally at a local park. It was pretty fun. We sang along to songs that made fun of Palin which will always constitute a good time. A couple of weeks ago I went home to take a family photo. You can find these online for a limited time at www.photographybyallen.com/bailey. Just type in a name and email (don't worry, nothing gets sent to you).
Other news in my life is the new fall tv season!!! As all of you know, this time of the year excites me almost to no end. Unfortunately, or fortunately depending on how you look at it, the new show line up has been cut in half due to last season's writer's strike. I thought I would share my thoughts on what you should be watching or illegally downloading to procrastinate. You're welcome!
THE NEW SHOWS TO WATCH
Privileged (Tues. 9pm, The CW)
So, this show is one of my new favorites. It stars JoAnna Garcia, and a quick imdb search will tell you that you may have seen her on Reba. Fortunately, in Privileged she doesn't get drowned out by Reba's voice or stuck in the glare of her smile. It's smart, witty and endearing. I'm highly enjoying it. It's about a recent Yale (or Harvard, can't remember) graduate (see, already relatable) who has been working for a tabloid magazine, but would like to write about more serious issues. Her boss realizes that she's not cut out for the tabloid world and sets her up with a job as a tutor to two high school heiresses in Palm Beach, FL (coincidentally, her hometown). The two girls' grandmother wants both girls to get into Duke, but the girls obviously have other priorities. That's the gist. All you really need to know is that it's good and you should watch it.
90210 (Monday 8pm, The CW)
Ok, so I never really got into Beverly Hills: 90210 back in the day. Sure I watched an occassional syndicated episode after school, but I never felt like hanging out with the Peach Pit Gang. I did however understand the pop cultural significance behind the show, so when I found out that they were bringing an updated version back to tv I had to check it out because I knew it was going to be awesome and by awesome I mean awesomely bad! During the first episode alone viewers are introduced to the troubled girl that meets her drug dealer in the school parking lot, the nice guy jock that still decides to cheat on his longtime girlfriend (we still consider him 'nice guy' bc he is the potential love interest of the small town new girl), a musical number from the Broadway Hit Spring Awakening, and small-town-new-girl's adopted black brother. And if all that is still not enough to check out one episode Arrested Development's Jessica Walter plays the alcoholic-used-up-actress grandmother. I probably should have started out with that fact. It would have been enough for me.
RETURNING FAVORITESMad Men (Sunday 10pm, AMC)
AMC's first tv drama series about an ad agency in the 1960s just won an Emmy. It's sophisticated, intriguing, and a breath of fresh air from the usual law/crime scene series. Not to mention the female actresses aren't skin and bones, some actually have curves!
The Office (Thursday 9pm, NBC)
Do I really have to explain? I didn't think so.
30 Rock (Thursday 9:30, NBC)
I am just catching up with this series, but Tina Fey is amazing and I have a whole month to get through season 2 before season 3 premiers at the end of Oct.
The Big Bang Theory (Monday 8:00, CBS)
Witty intelligent humor. We are all Stanford dorks and can appreciate the jokes.
Pushing Daisies (Wed. 8:00, ABC)
A cute wholesome show with just the right amount of quirkiness and heart.
Well, those are just a few that have my DVR working overtime lately. Some shows have yet to premiere, so the list goes on.
Alright, my stomach is grumbling. I'll settle for a Dunkin' Donuts doughnut hole.
Well, those are just a few. Some other will not air til
