As we all know, I’ve been losing a little weight lately, which has made me venture into stores I might not normally try. Case in point: Last night I went into Express, thinking their size 14 jeans would probably fit me now. I mean, I’ve been a 14 in regular stores forever, but in Express, I’m still at the upper aeschylons of their size pyramid. So, I can’t find a 14 anywhere, and the girl (skinny of course) comes over to ask me if I’m having trouble finding my size. I jokingly ask “Yes, do you even sell 14’s?” Her response: No, we end at 12.” Um.. what? Seriously? I was kidding when I asked it, so I was not quite expecting her response. Luckily it was only me, my sister, my mother and my cousin around when she said it. I turned around, stunned (my Mom said you should have seen the look on my face) and to them I replied “Ok great.. apparently the fatty can’t shop at Express” and we left. I can only describe myself as beat red and mortified. I then went to the gym and did cardio for an hour.

If anyone has a spare winter jacket, let me know. The woman in the cubby next to me is going through the change, so she’s basically wearing her bathing suit, with a fan on her all day. She has complained about the heat, so now the A/C is jacked up and I’m going to be wearing sweaters to work all summer. It’s not my fault your body is rebelling and I shouldn’t have to suffer!

You have to give the girl credit for making fun of herself, even though she was probably high when doing so…

This is the book “The Easter Bunny” got me. Funny… However I think the Easter Bunny should have read the subtitle. I think I'm already at the point the book discusses.. Also at Easter, my Aunt made a comment about my sister and I having babies and getting old (basically, I paraphrased) to which I replied “Um.. it’s not for lack of trying.” You’d think I sit up in my room and play video games all day with no outside world contact the way they people talk. I get it, my eggs are dying.. thanks for bringing it up.

I’m VERY excited about Saturday night though.. A few of the girls I work with (and then some) have made plans to go to Roller Derby!! I’d heard about it a few months ago but then subsequently forgot about it. I never realized they had a team in Albany so I’m really looking forward to catching the bout! I used to watch a reality show on A&E ( I think it was called Roller Girls or something like that) and I LOVED it, but for some reason it got canceled after one season. Damn you A&E! So now I get to see it for myself on Saturday. They are having an open call for players next week, but I’m not very good on wheels so I think I’ll pass on this one.

Happy Hump Day!!!

Let's try to recap the weekend a bit..

Friday night was my roll-off for bowling.. I did OK and we ended up winning, as did Jason's team, so yeah.. guess who got to babysit for who (I'll give you a hint.. I drove). The night was... entertaining.. at times. Mainly, I just wanted to get home and eventually, I managed to drag him out of the bar by promising Tre I'd come back and get her. How he felt decent the next day I have no idea. And don't ask if we're together.. it's a question I can't answer..

Saturday was a pretty mellow day, starting with a wonderful breakfast with C. Howe (Ah, Ambrosia) and night, which felt nice, and was a good preparation for Easter. We went to Lippera's in Chatham for thier buffet which was FANTASTIC! I didn't eat all day prior to dinner and the whole family got their money's worth but we sure did pay for it. I ate so much that I was pretty sure I was going to puke... but I mean that in a good way. All the food was phenomenal and the choices seemed to be endless. I almost couldn't have any dessert at my Aunt and Uncle's later on.. but I forced a cookie or two down anyway.

Tre was busy on her first day of vacation.. She made a bank deposit for me AND ordered DirectTV, which will be installed on Wednesday. I'm real excited about it, but concerned. We're really not going to be home tomorrow night, so there'll be shows I taped that I'm going to lose. I've also had Cal Ripken's Hall of Fame induction ceremony on my DVR for almost two years, and now I'm going to lose it. Granted, I haven't watched it since it aired (as I haven't been in the mood to bawl my brains out), but I liked knowing it was there.. Still, there's the option of having the MLB package, so I could watch a lot of O's games.. We'll see what happens..

One of my favorite housewives had dinner with one of my least favorite baseball players.. SOOOO not happy.. Don't get me wrong, she could do worse.. I'm just not a fan..

ROCK OF LOVE SPOILER for those who have yet to see the finale.. He chose Taya.. Seriously? I have nothing more to say but WTF? God, I can't wait for the reunion show.. I haven't seen any advertisements for it, but there's no way they can NOT have one.. I mean, can you imagine what Ashley will have to say about Taya winning? That's good television.. Regardless, I'm happy (and a little disturbed that I AM happy) to point out that Daisy of Love will premiere on the 26th.. I know she had some issues, but Daisy was one of my favorites on last season of Rock of Love. I mean, I wanted Ambre to win, but if Daisy had, I wouldn't have been broken hearted!

I'm beat. I'm running 2 miles straight every other day and when I do it at the end of the day as opposed to the morning, I'm just drained.. I hate running, but considering what I'm eating lately, I need to run in order to keep the weight off! I have to go shopping tomorrow night (yes.. have to) but I plan to go to the gym on my way home.. I guess it's a perk of joining a gym that's open past 8:30.. I know 2 miles isn't much, but when you have stubby legs like me, it's a big deal!!!

Something to keep you entertained on this Good Friday. Sandra sent this to me, with the email title being: from one frequent bridesmaid to anotha..

You have to love optimism...

Happy Friday!!! and of course, Happy Easter!

Not that I didn’t already know this, but I think I have insane OCD. I’ve been eating Starburst jellybeans like it’s my job as of late, and I’ve realized that I can’t eat them unless they’re all in even numbers. What I mean is, I eat the ones I have the most of, until I have the same number of each color in my pile. The scary thing is, it’s taken me this long to realize I do it. I wonder if it’s just a starburst jellybean thing, or if I do it with other such things, like Skittles or M&M’s. Weird..

So, Monday night I joined Planet Fitness up in East Greenbush, as they were having their “Join for $1, then $10 a month sale.” Yeah.. I joined, as did 1000 other people.. I’m not kidding.. ONE THOUSAND people joined during the past week of this promotion. I guess that’s the point, however the staff was slightly rude and not really helpful when I joined. I’m sure they were crazy stressed what with the numbers, but that’s your job so at least fake that you’re happy to see me. Anyway, when no one even told me where the locker room was and I couldn’t see a free machine for miles, I simply listened to the O’s-Yanks game on the way home (SUCK IT CC and BOO TEIXEIRA), and then watched it while on the treadmill. And what a game it was. I don’t care what anyone says.. nothing feels better than beating the Yankees.. except maybe beating the Red Sox.. hmm.. NOPE.. not even that! And to beat them again last night, even after a 9th inning rally was just priceless! I’m not getting my hopes up, but if we could pull out a sweep today, I think my year would PROBABLY be made (cause my expectations really aren’t all that high!). I love my O’s, but I still live in reality..

Anyway, since I rudely interrupted myself, I stayed away from the gym on Tuesday, since I could run at home and catch up on The Hills (Holy sucker punch Spencer, but that’s a whole ‘nother post for a whole ‘nother day). My friend Heather met me at the gym on Wednesday night and while it was pretty packed, I managed to get an elliptical pretty quick, so I was happy. I’ve realized the later I go, the better it is, but since I’m coming from work that’s not really an option that I have. Then again, for $10 I really shouldn’t expect much! It IS a nice gym with lots of equipment and I think once the hubbub behind the promotion dies down, it’ll work out just fine!

I’m already in love with the Real Housewives of New Jersey. There was a preview on Tuesday night, and once I started watching, I couldn’t go to bed (even though I REALLY wanted to). It’s very inbred, but I think that gives it an interesting dynamic. Caroline, the “head” housewife really scares the crap out of me, and I think I want to be Dina when I grow up.. I believe it starts in May, so keep your eyes open!

Rescue Me started on Tuesday night and I swear, I laughed my ass off the entire time. I didn’t realize how much I missed Denis Leary, and most of all, Sean and Probie.. I know people probably are that dumb in real life, but I don’t know how they could possibly make a living..

The High School Reunion finale was very… anticlimactic! They all went to the prom, some with two dates, some with one, and while it seemed like everyone had a good time, it was kind of boring! The expected happened, even with the creative editing in the previews. Scott and Maricela talked about seeing each other after the reunion, Tom and Kara talked about getting back together and even got a few extra days in Hawaii to tend to their relationship (or as Sandra would say “christen every room in the reunion house”). Drew might not have gotten Lynette, but she did lay one on him at the prom, which I’m sure the production crew (or other reunionites) had NOTHING to do with. Liz and Chad won prom king and queen and everyone went their separate ways as lovey-dovey as could be. And I think I have a crush on Dennis… ya know, since Tom’s taken..

In the vein of total geekdom, Leonard Nimoy is coming to Fringe.. He seems like a great foil for the doc, don’t you think? Fringe FINALLY came back next week, and I have to say, it didn't disappoint. Also, am I the last one to realize Olivia's sister is being played by the insanely drunk best friend from Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist? My brain isn't working this week..

Scott Macintyre was finally ousted from American Idol last night, which I think was just a few weeks too late, as I still wish Alexis Grace was there to plead her case. I guess he literally did plead, but it was to no avail. How ironic that he sang a song by Survivor, huh?

David Alan Grier got the boot on DWTS this week, while Steve-O never even made it into the Dance-off. Granted, his dancing has vastly improved, but unfortunately, a vast improvement isn’t much.. I’m thinking next week might be his week, which will be disappointing since I adore Lacey Schwimmer..

I almost forgot, but I have to tell you about my first experience with the Hudson Applebee’s: My sister was bringing home a chicken fajita rollup for me – no lettuce, no pico de gallo. JUST chicken and cheese. It’s not that hard. She got there around 5:30 and got done with her meal around 7, when she realized the waiter never put in the To Go order. She reminds him, no biggie. He brings out chicken fajitas. Strike one – She sends it back. The next time he brings out a chicken fajita rollup… loaded with lettuce… Strike two. She’s like “yeah, I can’t bring this home” so she sends it back again. Third time he comes out, everything looks ok, so she takes it home. When she gets home with it, I open it up and there is lettuce everywhere. Apparently they just took out enough lettuce to make it look like they took out the lettuce. Now, my sister is pretty mellow, but she got right on the phone and asked to speak to a manager (so not her style). When she did get one on the phone she calmly told him what happened and also told him that she wasn’t trying to be an asshole, but that the situation was kind of ridiculous. He felt terrible and let her know that night had been the worst they’ve had since the opening. He asked what he could do and ended up giving her a $20 gift card to Applebee’s, which is never a bad thing. It sure does bring people back, doesn’t it? So guess where happy hour is tonight!?

I had a great weekend, but I don't really have a lot to say about it!

I bowled well on Friday night.. went out for a few drinks and all around had a good time. Saturday morning I watched Zach and Miri Make a Porno (love love love) and cleared out my DVR. Headed out to Meadowgreens around 5 to watch the basketball games and even though my brackets turned into a mess, I had an absolute blast! There were so many people there that I didn't expect to see and somehow, I barely spent any money. It seemed every time I turned around there was another drink in front of me. THAT is a good night! I got to spend a little time with Chris and other friends I don't get to see as often as I should (especially since they actually live here), so that was nice! All in all, it was a great night! Tre, Danny, Chris and I met for breakfast on Sunday morning which was just what I needed to kick start my day. Tre and I then FINALLY watched the Damages season finale, which was awesome! There were things you thought had happened, even though you knew they couldn't have, but you still weren't 100% sure what the hell was going on, and I dig that. Let's just say, Patty Hewes is always a step ahead! Now that Damages is over, I'm crazy excited about the return of Rescue Me tomorrow.. 22 new episodes!!

I'm watching DWTS and I have to say, I really love it when they dance the paso doble. It's so sexy, even if the hot man is wearing high waisted pants... ONLY high waisted pants.

Speaking of dancing, what the hell is up with this?!

Like we haven't heard this before..

So... is Slade Smiley like, the biggest Real Housewives of Orange County whore ever? Now he and Gretchen are in love.. but she's still wearing Jeff's ring.. As scary as it is, I almost like this pairing.. I guess he got over that whole "I want Jo back" thing.. He's found another slightly famous beauty to be a fame whore with. Good God I love Bravo and the incest they promote!

What a great opening day at Camden Yards!!! The O's pulled it out against the Yanks, winning 10-5, with a great offensive showing by my man, Brian Roberts. I've already heard from every Yankee fan in the world how it's the last time that will happen, blah blah blah.. Maybe it is, but an Opening Day win against CC Sabathia and a not so great showing by Mark Texeira... I'll take it!

Hope you all made it through your Monday!!!

I will agree that there are plenty of times that women are nothing but catty bitches, present company included.. But then there are times when one woman feels another woman's pain...

Case in point.. I am wearing what can only be described as the most adorable Nine West sandals ever made. Patent leather peep toes with two buckles.. they're sort of dominatrixy, but in an appropriate for work way. So, this morning (as usual) I slathered lotion on my dry spots, not remembering that for the first time in months, I'm not wearing socks or pantyhose. Hence, my feet have SLID out of these adorable shoes all day. I ran out to the car to get my bag, and girl from another office was holding the door for me. I was still quite a ways away when she started to hold it so I simply said to her "I'm really sorry.. I would move faster, but I can't in these shoes." She held the door and smiled and said "I completely understand."

Yep... every once in a while.. women are kinda cool... (except for me.. I'm cool WAY more than once in a while)

HAPPY ALMOST FRIDAY!

As much as I'm really thrilled about the outcome, I'm not so thrilled that I'll have to watch Lifetime... on purpose..

I think I like the David Archuleta song "A Little Too Not Over You" a little more than someone of my age should.. and I'm kind of ashamed..

I'm totally on Team Bethenny - Such a no-brainer..

Can someone say "on-again, off-again?" Guess what.. off again!!!

This makes me want to (and I quote America's Next Top Model) vomit blue and die.

I'm heading out to happy hour tonight, so I wanted to give you a little something to chew on. C. Howe.. have a safe trip and I'll see you Saturday!!!! My camera is charging as we speak!

Oh snap! I really didn't see this one coming...

I just had an amazing lunch at Moe's, so I'm thinking I might have to watch my favorite housewives while walking on the treadmill tonight, so I don't feel QUITE as bad about it.. and no, I normally don't post during work hours, but that one was something that couldn't wait!

In other news, Allyson Hannigan gave birth on March 24th, which is good, because it's getting ridiculous on HIMYM with them trying to camoflauge her belly, and that was back in January! Can you imagine what it would have been like now? When you start busting out the guitars you know you're getting desperate!

Unless something else mind blowing comes up, this is all you'll get from me today. TTFN!!!

This is so not surprising.. we all know she's far from my favorite housewife, but I don't think anyone (except maybe Kelly Bensimon) deserves a death threat..

I bet the ShamWow can't clean up this mess..

Seriously.. something like this can only happen to the Orioles.. Every time I think we're close to not being the laughing stock of Major League Baseball, something like this happens.. In other O's news, Harold Baines has been elected to the Orioles Hall of Fame, while B-Rob is having some trouble with back spasms. If it's not one thing, it's another!

Apparently Jimmy Fallon wants to bring the cast of Saved by the Bell together for a reunion on his show. Click here to sign the petition to do so.

I'm not so sure how I feel about this new reality dating show for "normal people."

I caught "Chopped" on the Food Network last night and now it's another FN show that I love and it's really got to stop. I can't make, nor do I even want to eat anything that's on the shows, yet I'm competely enthralled by them.

My friend Heather turned me on to the website, Shelfari.com, for all you avid readers. You can put all the books you've read on a shelf where your friends can see them, and you can get suggestions on what to read, stuff like that. If you join, make sure you friend me! Since I finished Breaking Dawn I need something else to get into!

Today was one of those days where I wanted to eat everything in sight, and I'm pretty sure I did. Someone had given me some mini-eggs and I think they were gone by 10 am. That's not good.. I'll be eating out quite a bit this week, so the mini eggs probably weren't the best idea. Oh well.. I guess this is my "fall off the wagon" week. Hope you all enjoyed your rainy Monday.. Better luck tomorrow!

I rarely go the non-showering route. It doesn't suit me. However, today is one of those days. I have approximately 150 pages left of Breaking Dawn and there is NCAA basketball on. I have no plans, therefore no reason to take a shower. I have washed my sheets, done laundry and uploaded some videos to facebook, so I can feel good about being productive on this gloomy Sunday.

I work with a few guys who are not originally from the States, and I've noticed that for some reason, foreign guys seem to be a little skinnier than us. So much so that I really wanted to force feed both these guys Paula Deen's burger that is surrounded by doughnuts. Which as disgusting as it sounds, kind of makes me salivate just thinking about it.

Peyton Manning's birthday was earlier this week so a happy belated birthday to him!

I booked my room this week for my friend Eryn's wedding in October. The hotel where they are having the reception and where people are staying blocked off 20 rooms, but since it's also parent's weekend for Dartmouth, we had to book early. I went with the king bed. I figured if I had a date, then there'd be enough room to share. If not.. LOTS of space to stretch out. Either way, I win.

Denise Richards got the boot on DWTS this week, although I don't think it was well deserved. She really improved and while we all know I love the Girls Next Door, dancing really isn't Holly's forte. Woz wasn't even a part of the dance off, which means the nerds of the world have united to bring him to the forefront. There's one every season and this season it's certainly Woz. More power to him, as he seems to be having a good time, but I always feel bad when more deserving people have to go home. In other news, apparently Shawn Johnson has a stalker who was luckily caught before he could do any damage. He showed up to the set looking for her and he certainly had the capacity to hurt her, so hopefully everyone is OK and while he pled not guilty, hopefully this guy stays in jail for a long time!

Chris got pretty mad at me the other day when he realized I hadn't mentioned Damages once on this blog, so I'll try to make it up to him. I usually have to watch it on DVR because with soccer, it's been rare for me to be home in time to see it. It's been a really stellar season with lots of twists and turns I didn't see coming. Sometimes Tre will see something I didn't get or vice versa. I'm really looking forward to the hour and a half season finale that airs on Wednesday, almost as much as I'm looking forward to the return of Rescue Me on April 7. Michael J. Fox will start his guest starring role as Tommy's wife's new man, and I'm pretty sure he's in a wheelchair. Let the hilarity ensue!

Miguel Tejada received probation for lying to Congress about steroids, and withholding information.

I get emails from hungrygirl.com, which tells me what's good and what's bad, and I'm happy to say that hungry girl seems to like Coke Zero as much as I do!

Michael Sarver was the victim on American Idol this week, even though the original front runners didn't sing so well. Then again, neither did he, so I wasn't surprised to see him go. However, I was surprised to see Matt Giraud in the bottom. Makes me want to start voting, that's for sure!

Friday was a tough day at work. Thursday night my sister and I went to Meadowgreens as they were doing their customer appreciation night, so we got free wings and pizza for dinner. Then the basketball games started, beer started flowing, and it was kind of over from then on. I did shots, which is a rarity on the weekend and certainly not something that happens during the week, so let's just say I needed to get my car in the morning. I was beat, but Friday night was the soccer girls slumber party and we had such a great time. We drank beer, watched basketball and played partini until the first girl passed out. We totally should have frozen her underwear or something. Anyway, in Partini there is a category called "hum punch" where your teammates need to decipher the song you're humming. Sometimes it look easier than it really is:

My brackets are a bit of a mess, yet I still somehow have made a decent showing in both pools. The game that just ended between Louisville and Michigan State was just ridiculous.. I think Louisville ate a shit sandwich before playing, cause that's what they played like. As long as UCONN keeps winning, I've got a chance.

I've been watching High School Reunion as religiously as I can, and the shit sure did hit the fan this past week. Crazy Jessica has accused her old friend Maricela of being a hooker, mainly because Maricela has found some new friends at the reunion and left her nut job friend behind. The previews show everyone in shock and while I'm not quite sure Maricela is a hooker, she probably has some other deep, dark secret causing these feelings. I mean, her love Scott W doesn't even seem to be able to talk to her, so whether she's a hooker or not, something sketchy is going on. I do have to admit that Jessica's freak out was one of the best I've ever seen on reality tv. Even better than Tyra Banks and that certainly says something!

If you're on twitter, let me know. I don't make a whole lot of posts, but I'm trying to post a little more often. I'm on as kara815.

I've heard a lot about this show, Party Down, on the Starz network. I do not get Starz, but I did find the first episode online and I found it to be pretty funny. I might be biased though, cause pretty much anything with Ken Marino (from The State) makes me giggle. The cast also includes Lizzy Caplan (Mean Girls, True Blood, Cloverfield) and Jane Lynch (Role Models, The Forty Year Old Virgin). Definitely check it out. Speaking of which, I watched Role Models this week and I laughed my ass off. I didn't think it was going to be that great so I waited until it was out on DVD before I watched it, and to be honest, I only had it cause someone put it on DVD for me. I might have been the third wheel on my sister's date, but it was worth it to watch that movie. REALLY funny.. Made me enjoy Sean William Scott again..

Somehow I lost just over a pound this past week, which I don't understand because I completely fell off the wagon the week of St. Patty's. I'm pretty sure it'll all come back to get me next week, when I'm not quite expecting it. It was such a beautiful day yesterday that Tre and I decided to run the Rip Van Winkle bridge. It was the first time I'd ran outside in a very long time, and I have to admit, I kind of enjoyed it. I like running the bridge because the end is in sight. Being on a treadmill is not the same! I obviously didn't go as fast as Tre, but I felt like I did ok and only took about a thirty second break at the Catskill end. What can I say? I just was not meant to run fast and I'm becoming ok with that... kind of.

Heroes hasn't been that great lately, and I'll be one of the first to admit it. However, I thought this past week's episode was much better than they have been lately, so while it may not be event TV for me like it used to, I'm not giving up on it quite yet!

Is it sad that I started bawling watching Ace of Cakes this week? Well, this weekend.. I had a TON of stuff to get through on my DVR and that was my whole intention for the weekend.. to get through it all, which I did! I got all teary during Grey's Anatomy, so much so that I wonder why I watch it since I bawl my brains out week after week. On Ace of Cakes however, it kind of snuck up on me. They made a fortune cookie cake for this guy who wanted to propose to his girlfriend in the shop. It was just so damn cute and endearing and before I knew it, tears were running down my face. I think this once again proves that pretty much anything will make me cry!

Well hopefully this post will make up for some of my neglect as of late. I'll warn you now, I've got a very busy week planned, so I'll try to post whenever I can, but I can't make any promises. I'm heading to Sue's on Tuesday night, where I meet even hold the baby this time! Wednesday night I'm having dinner with my friend Christie and Thursday night I'm going to happy hour with some of the girls from work, which I'm really looking forward to. We're heading to a place I've never been and I hope the weather is nice enough for us to sit outside, but we'll see. Then Chris is FINALLY coming into town and basketball is on. You can see my conundrum! Therefore, have a great week and I'll be in touch..

I promise to post more later (CHRISTOPHER) however, I found this and it wouldn't be my blog if I didn't post it....

Let me pose a question as well.. When will men get the concept that all they have to do is make a quick phone call to avoid having women be pissed at them? It's such an easy concept yet NONE of you sons o'bitches get it. Perhaps men and women really are from different planets cause this one really does seem like a no-brainer to me.

Sure they lost to the #1 team in the tournament (barely), but Siena made it onto TMZ.com. Seems like a claim to fame to me! But seriously, big props to the Siena Men's Basketball team for a great showing in the NCAA tournament this weekend. Thankfully they didn't beat Louisville, but they sure as hell scared the shit out of me and my bracket!

It's been a while since I posted (i know.. I've been busy) so I have a full post-it that I intend to get to.. Lots has gone on in the last week or so!

I had left work early last Thursday, as I wasn't feeling well. In doing so, I left my daily Coke Zero in the fridge at work. I forgot about it and brought a new one in on Friday. I have a big issue with the work fridge, mainly because I feel like we're all adults and should not have to label our food. I mean, we should be able to remember what we brought in! That, and I'm the only one who has brought in a Coke Zero can EVERY DAY since I started in October, so I kind of thought putting my name on it wasn't exactly necessary. Anyway, I realized I had two sodas, but sometimes a Friday is a two soda kind of day, if you know what I mean. Anyway, when I went in at lunch, only one remained. I was LIVID. I looked all over the fridge, but it was nowhere to be found, meaning someone had stolen it. Seriously.. if you needed a soda so bad, ask for a dollar to get one out of the vending machine, don't steal someone else's! I sent an email around, but basically no one fessed up (surprisingly) or narced on anyone. What kind of world do we live in where no one wants to throw someone else under the bus!? Regardless.. it's still a mystery and now my daily soda has an obnoxious post-it note, complete with smiley face. Take that, thief!

Click here, then go to Birdland Gallery 2 and check out the third picture. I think you might know that person..

Speaking of the O's, B-Rob seems to be getting a lot of the blame for the USA's loss to Japan, with a costly error. However, I saw it, and that error was HARDLY an error so buck up B-Rob.. You made up for whatever that was with your lead off home run. Too bad the rest of your team couldn't help you out!

In other baseball news, Curt Schilling is retiring after 23 years in baseball. I hope he takes that bloody sock with him. I sure am sick of hearing about it. Is it sad that I don't remember him ever pictching for the O's?

So, three girls have been booted from Rock of Love Bus in the last week: Brittanya (mainly cause she spit on Bret's friend Heather), Ashley (for not admitting she doesn't love her baby daddy, who she also lives with) and Beverley, my dark horse. I was sad to see Ashley and Beverly go, for sheer entertainment alone! That leaves the final three as Taya (who could not be more annoying), Mindy (who's unraveling more and more each day) and Jamie (who's pretty much just flying under the radar). I'm thinking it's gonna be Taya and Mindy in the final.

To go along with that, my top pick to win Idol, Alexis Grace, was voted off this week and not saved by the judges. They basically said they would have saved her, but her performance wasn't so great at the end. You can't really blame the poor girl! I never quite get the concept of the booted contestants having to sing once they're eliminated. They already thought the song sucked, so why put us (and them) through that misery once again!?

We might not be seeing Project Runway any time soon, but we can still be happy when contestants make the news, especially for something as ridiculous as this. I find it comical that she threw a cat at him (which honestly, would be a big fear of mine to see a scared cat coming at my head), but what cracks me up the most is that when (or if) she marries him, her married name will be Kenley Penley.. What are the odds?

I have a pretty good feeling that the Real Housewives of New Jersey is gonna be an absolute train wreck, meaning it's DEFINITELY a must-DVR show! I can't wait till it starts!

Matt Lauer didn't make it into work on the Today show today, as he separated his shoulder while trying to avoid a deer on his bike over the weekend. Can you imagine what that phone call to work was like?

Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart are engaged, as are a whole slew of celebrity couples. I guess this was a pretty good Valentine's Day in Hollywood for some!

I think I like watching Dancing with the Stars cause I like hearing the band play songs they never have like "Bonanza (Belly Dancer)." That's some funny stuff. They must get the set list and are like "WTF?"

My friend Eryn came to town this weekend, and we had an absolute blast! I took her to bowling with me on Friday and we then went out with the bowling alley crew and watched the Siena game. I did well on brackets, got bitten in the neck (there's a story there and let me point out, it was in front of lots of people and not at all the way it sounds) and went to a bar I hadn't been to since I could legally drink. Oh yeah, it was that kind of night, but I had so much fun and laughed my ass off. The next day I took her to the mall to shop, then we met some friends at Meadowgreens to watch the b-ball games (luckily I was a big winner in Round 2) and ended up dancing our asses off. Again, great time and for once, I didn't have to drive!!!!

The Big Bang Theory has been renewed for at least two more seasons.. Yay!!

Ok, that's my post-it! I'm sure there should be more since it's been so long, but it's the best I can do if I want to have a life. I don't have too much going on this week, so I'll try to post more often! Be glad your Monday is just about over! I know I am!

As promised, St. Patty's Day pictures!!!
Here are all of us girls (minus Danny) at the Blarney Rock.
This is me and Tre at McFadden's. I don't know why she's wearing sunglasses inside, nor do I know where or how I got that shamrock headband, but I rocked it for sure. Yeah, that's me and Rob, a cop from Jersey. He and his buddies were lucky enough to meet and hang out with us. And yes kids.. he's bald. Do you expect anything less?

Oh my god, we had such a great time. I think I've mentioned plenty of times how I've had to do a lot of babysitting of my drunk friends in the last few weeks, and I really needed this time to cut loose and have a great time, which I did. I already can't wait until next year! Luckily, we were home pretty early so I got as much sleep as normal, it just wasn't quite the quality of sleep you hope for on a work night!

I had a week full of babies last week, and here are some pictures to prove it: My friend Toine, his wife Kelly and their new daughter, Taylor Gracie were in town for the weekend for her christening. We got her the sun hat, and a friend of Kelly's got her the bikini. I think she's gonna rock it on the beach! This is Toine and Taylor Gracie.. Is that not the most adorable smile you've ever seen?

This is Sue and her new daughter, Karley Sofia. I admit, I've yet to hold her, but I'm getting there. It should be easy considering Toine basically thrust Taylor into my arms with no option but to hold her!

Toine is an avid reader of my blog (and I love him for it) but even if he didn't read it, I'd tell you how great it was to see he and Kelly and to get to meet Taylor Gracie! She's such a doll and I hope they visit again soon... or have room in their new house for me (and Braves-O's tickets) hee hee..

It was yet another busy weekend for me. I was feeling better on Friday, so I went to bowling and bowled pretty well. I even won a bet, so that always makes me happy! I tried to hit the hay pretty early, cause I had to get up early on Saturday morning for the bowling tournament. After a great breakfast (damn you Weight Watchers, I haven't had an omelet in MONTHS) we headed to the bowling alley to start the day. I bowled like crap, which was such a waste of my money and sometimes not even fun! We went to Meadowgreens for the dinner and the party afterwards, where I had a good time, except (as usual) I had to keep my eye on Tre and Jason. I sent Tre home early (damn jager bombs) and dragged Jason out of the bar around 2. When I got home, the door was locked and you know Tre wasn't getting up to let me in. So yes.. a break in was the only way and it was certainly the last thing I felt like doing at 2 am, but it worked! I didn't sleep all that well, but it did make for a very good night's sleep on Sunday night!

I'm charging my camera as we speak, cause I have lots of pictures to take tomorrow! Our t-shirts came in just in the nick of time, so we're all ready to go! I'm really looking forward to our annual pilgrimage to NYC for St. Patty's!

As usual, I had a whole post-it note full of stuff to blog about, but.. well.. I forgot it at work and now I'm tired. There'll be pictures a plenty this week, I promise. Happy St. Patty's Day!!!

Posting has been a bit... sporadic as of late. It seems my nights have been really busy, not allowing me much time to post. Perhaps that's why I'm now sick! I had a headache during the day yesterday, but I took some Excedrin Migraine (it was all I had) and I felt better. I left work early and took this "trainer fit" class at my friend Shannon's mom's gym (more on that in a bit) and afterwards, I realized I was FREEZING! Course, that's not really that strange cause I'm always cold, however everyone was saying how hot the room was and I was far from it. When I got home and realized I was STILL cold, I took my temperature and it was 99.5. I took some Nyquil and headed to bed. This morning I took my temperature right when I got up and it was 99.9, but I felt pretty good, so I decided to go to work. Big mistake.. The minute I hit traffic at a dead stop on I-90 I should have known that turning around was my best option. However, I continued on to work and lasted through a half day. Good God I felt like crap. I still don't feel 100%, but right now I do feel better. I'm thinking I'm just run down as I've been so damn busy lately and haven't given myself a chance to recuperate and to be honest, this is the only time I have to be sick at the moment. I have a big bowling tournament on Saturday that will last all day (and celebrations/entertainment into the night) and then with St. Patty's Day on Tuesday, well, I can NOT be sick for either.

On Tuesday I took a beginner's yoga class at the YMCA in East Greenbush. All I can say about that place is "wow." There is so much going on! The pool is amazing, there are tons of classes and it seems like there will never be a time where there aren't enough machines for everyone to use. It's absolutely insane! I'm seriously contemplating joining, however the $50 monthly fee is a bit much. Still, I was surprised to realize that I really enjoyed the yoga class, which is funny only because I am a really impatient person and I didn't expect to enjoy it and/or find it relaxing. The class was only 25 minutes and I'm curious to see how an hour long class would go. Wednesday night I went to the trainer fit class at "What a Girl Wants" in Chatham. I am having a bit of trouble walking today. We worked muscles I didn't even know I had. The guy was good, but at one point I had to drop an f-bomb on him. He was telling me that I was doing something wrong, but wasn't telling me how to fix it, which I found really frustrating! Luckily, my friend Shannon told me how to fix it and from that point on, I was fine. Still, if that's your job, you should be able to point out the problem AND fix it! Regardless, as much as I was in pain and staring at the clock willing the hour to end, it was a very good class and I would go again if I didn't have to leave work 45 minutes early to get there!

As usual, I had a post-it full of stuff to blog about, but it hurts my body too much to get off the couch and get it, so maybe tomorrow night or this weekend I'll manage to find some entertaining things to blog about. For now, you've just got me! TGIF my friends..

I managed to put the kibosh on tonight's date. I was literally giving myself an ulcer just thinking about it, so I knew it was the right thing to do. I tried to get voicemail, but that didn't work. He answered and I accidentally said "oh, I thought I'd get voicemail." Yeah.. that wasn't smart. Anyway, I just told him I'd just gotten out of a relationship a month or so ago (technically not a lie) and that he and I still talk (ok.. that was a bold faced lie, but sometimes you have to do what you have to do) and that I just didn't feel ready to date anyone else (AGAIN.. BOLD FACED LIE) and I didn't want to lead him on (not a lie). So.. 1/2 of my statements were lies, but I think it was way better than telling him I think he might be a little bit on the creepy stalker side. Which I feel bad about, cause he genuinely seemed like a nice guy.. Just a little.. overzealous, let's say.. So thanks to everyone for the advice, except for Bill, whose exact words were "run away and change your number." Not helpful.

Once again, I'm beat after a very busy weekend. I took it easy Friday night by coming home and watching Forgetting Sarah Marshall. It was a really funny movie, but I definitely saw more of Jason Segel than I think I will ever need to see! I caught up on my TV watching on Saturday and also managed to run a whole mile without stopping.. Woo hoo! Later that night, my sister, Danny and I went to the MAAC tournament. We had a really great time, but (as usual) I got roped into driving and then into going out even later than expected. It took a lot of pushing to get them both out of the bar and with the time change, I didn't get to bed till 4 am. My uncle came over to put down our dining room floor at 9 am, and shortly after that, Tre, my mom and I went to the outlets down in Harriman. I got some great deals and some of the cutest shoes I've ever seen. On the way home, my cousin called because one of her friends had tickets in a box at the TU Center for the Siena game that night and even though we were both exhausted (and Tre was still pretty hungover) we went. You just can't turn down free tickets in the box! Unfortunately, the game was a bit of a snooze fest, but we still had fun. We didn't get home until after 10, just in time for me to catch the season premiere of Keeping up with the Kardashians and head to sleep!

I need some advice: I think I mentioned how I got asked out on a date by a really nice guy, but I wasn't quite sure what to do about it. The date is actually set (just drinks) but I don't think I can go through with it and I need a really good reason to blow him off nicely, for the following reasons:
1) 3 days after meeting me, he called to tell me "he was thinking about me." (Yes, this sounds cute but it's really not.. not when you've talked to that person once).
2) He keeps referring to the place where we met like we've been together for years
3) He asked me if he could go to NYC for the St. Patty's Day Parade with me (yeah.. that one caught me off guard).
4) I've come to find out he's closer to my parent's age than mine.
Someone help me out. I think he's a really nice guy, but I don't want to lead him on and he's kind of creeping me out just a bit. So do I tell him I'm dying, gay or married? I need help quick, as I'm supposed to meet him on Wednesday and I feel like a terrible person, but if I were a terrible person, it probably wouldn't have gotten this far, know what I mean? HELP

I was concerned that my main man, Tony Dovolani, would not be on DWTS this season, since his partner Nancy O'Dell had to pull out due to injury. I don't think I'll be too thrilled with his new pairing, but I'd rather see him on the show with someone I'm not excited about, rather than not at all. I'm watching the show now and so far Gilles Marini and Cheryl Burke have stolen the show. My opinions are still out on most but I'll keep you posted.

I was very saddened to hear this little tidbit, but happy to see that the prognosis is good!

So, Vince Vaughn got engaged.. which is interesting because I wasn't even aware he was dating someone.. especially a NORMAL person.. She's a real estate agent in Canada.. Damn Canucks..

In casting news, Dakota Fanning has agreed to take on a role in the Twilight sequel, New Moon, while Ashlee Simpson-Wentz is taking on a role in the new Melrose Place remake. I wasn't as into Melrose Place, but I'll probably check it out anyway. I wonder how long it will be before the crossover show takes place!

As much as it's gotten a lot of criticism after its star first season, Heroes really is being renewed for another season (say the rumors).

My internet connection seems to be wavering and working when it wants to, so I'm gonna cut this short. I doubt I'll have time to post tomorrow, as I'm going to a Beginner's Yoga class with two of my co-workers AND hanging out with Sue and her new daughter, Karley (aka Kapuki). I still have some packing to do for tomorrow, my laundry isn't done and neither is DWTS. Happy Monday all!

On my way home from work today, I was behind a mini-van that had a TV in it. I noticed the movie the kids in the backseat were watching was Dodgeball. If you're driving a mini-van with kids in the back, I'm thinking Dodgeball might not be the best choice for their viewing pleasure.

I've been banished to my room, as my sister is watching a movie with (GASP) a boy downstairs. So, I'm watching the season premiere of America's Next Top Model, which is two hours long. That means brainiacs, that I won't be watching the Top Chef Reunion in real time, as I'd originally hoped. Speaking of not watching, I have a feeling Casey won't be either..

Now I love McNuggets, but I'm not sure I would go THIS far..

You put WHAT? In WHERE? I don't get it...

Who would steal from a Ripken!? Seriously!?

I signed up for Twitter. We are not getting along as of yet. I've only tried it at work, so maybe that just shows that they want me to... I don't know.. WORK at work and not twitter.. but whatever.

I haven't gone to Weight Watchers in a few weeks, mainly cause I thought I'd been a bad girl. I sucked it up and went today. I've decided I like mid-week weigh ins. It gives you a chance to make up for a bad weekend. I've lost 3.4 pounds since the last time I went and I've now lost 14.8 pounds. I celebrated by having enchiladas for dinner. My compliments to the Chef.. Yep.. that was me! I'll compliment myself again tomorrow when I have the leftovers for dinner. Seriously, I might not be able to make much, but what I can make, I make WELL!!!

I didn't want to see the Red Sox or Yankees play anyway...

I'm not sure if this will stop me from watching.. I should keep watching to find out if I care anymore.

I don't know if I mentioned this, but I found out last week that J told one of his buddies that he tried calling me and left me messages, but I never called him back. Um.. I'm sorry, what? Yeah, maybe on Opposite Day! I restrained myself and didn't immediately call him out on his "mistake," but it really ate at me. I don't know why I cared so much. I guess anyone that knows he and I would know better than to think that! The other day I broke down and texted him regarding that statement, but didn't hear back. I didn't expect to.. I just really wanted to have had the last word, even though I kind of already did because I left a message that he never thought was worth replying to. And we're not together anymore, why!?

Soccer is over, so I will have no more updates till the Fall. I'm sad about it, but it's kind of nice to be home in my jammies and not getting ready to play soccer. Hope your hump day was as productive as mine!

I'm exhausted. It was a very long weekend with very little sleep involved.

Friday night I had to bowl (not well, might I add) then ran to Meadowgreens for the beer pong tournament. Tre and Danny were out by the time I got there, but even I managed to get a few games in, just for shits and giggles. We got home around 1, and were rudely woken up by someone grinding branches right outside our house. That was fun. I spent the rest of the day cleaning the house and making food for our dirty toy party. We had such a great time. Laughed our asses off and I think everyone had a blast (and hopefully will eventually get some action!) I ended up at Meadowgreens once again, where I picked up a drunk or two, which caused me to get less sleep than I had anticipated... It had both its entertaining and annoying moments..

Sunday I spent the day at yet another bowling alley, watching my sister and some of the guys bowl. Two of the five were hungover, while I was just tired. We had beers in hand by 10:30 and the whole day was fun, even though no one bowled fantastic. We were home pretty early, so I popped in The Brothers McMullen.. and subsequently fell asleep. The parts I saw of it were good! I woke up in time for Rock of Love Bus and the final episode of the REAL Girls Next Door (not the show it would be if those skanky twins Hef is dating get their own show as well) but then couldn't fall asleep afterwards. I am pretty sure I didn't get more than four hours of sleep, so I'm ready to crash at any moment.

Ok.. snippets..

Bill introduced me to Pandora. CHECK IT OUT! The first four songs it gave me were literally four of my most favorite songs in the world. It's a nice change from the ipod.

The Real Housewives reunion was a trainwreck of epic proportions, that solidifed my feelings that Vicki is the most delusional woman on the face of the planet. If I were Gretchen, I think I wouldn't have even bothered to try to talk over her, because it just didn't matter.. she was going to say what she was going to say and accept no blame for anything she said or did. Poor Donn.. As for the Tamra/Gretchen verbal beatdown, I don't even know what to say. I think it was a shitty time for Tamra to bring up what she did, especially when it's not really something she can prove! I do feel bad for Gretchen. Did I think her relationship with Jeff was sketchy? Absolutely, but it did seem like she cared for him regardless. Anyway, it was a mess, but so damn entertaining. I can only hope the Top Chef reunion on Wednesday is half as good!

Speaking of Top Chef, Hosea squeaked out the win past Stephan and Carla. Carla shot herself in the foot by listening too much to her sous chef, Casey. Hosea got lucky with Richard Blais as his sous chef, while it couldn't have been a more fitting combination to have Stephan paired up with Marcel. The final was really between Stephan and Hosea and while Stephan did well, the fact that his dessert wasn't so great kind of sealed his fate. Hosea decided not to make a dessert, which provided him the opportunity to put out an adequate third dish and take the prize.

My sister and I went to see "He's Just Not That Into You" on Thursday night. It was cute.. nothing overly special, but certainly entertaining. I was thrilled because I had popcorn for dinner. An entire medium popcorn with butter. My stomach did NOT like me after that, but I have no doubts that I will do it again tomorrow when Tara and I go see Slumdog Millionaire.

Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen got married, even though they kept denying they were even engaged.

3 more contestants have made their way into the Top 12 of American Idol. I haven't had a chance to watch the results show yet, but I hear the ones that were picked were certainly ones that deserved it.. Unlike "Norman Gentle." But remember kids, he's still got a shot in the wild card round... unless Simon has something to say about it!

I have really got to marry rich and then get divorced.. Wow...

What's the phrase? Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me? Shame on YOU Rihanna.. Seriously? Glutton for punishment much?

I've got some stuff to do before I pass out. Hope everyone had a great weekend and be careful on those roads! I really hope that after today's storm, Mother Nature is done screwing with us. I really hate driving in the snow..

Advice: If you're going to poop at work, don't wear obvious shoes.

I mean, it's one thing if someone comes in the bathroom and you're COMPLETELY silent, waiting for that person to leave and clenching your cheeks until they wash their hands (way too slow) and get the F out. However, if you're wearing.. let's say.. shoes that aren't black or brown, all I have to do is look under the stall (which I can see in the mirror while washing my hands) and I will know who's had chili for lunch. Think about that..

After five solid hours of blogging on Sunday night, I needed (and still do need) a break! Therefore, don't get mad at me if my blogs aren't quite as... consistent this week. I have A LOT going on!

Last night I left work a little early so I could get my hair cut and colored. I'm blonder (yay) and since I don't see the point in letting a good hair night go to waste, I stopped at the bowling alley aftewards. Ok, that's probably still considered a waste, but it was fun. Tre's team (her, my Dad, Billy Graz and Jason) were bowling against a few friends of ours, and the shit talking started VERY early in the morning, so I had to be there to check it out. Tre's team stepped it up once I got there, but I hope that doesn't mean I have to be there every week. I mean, I missed Heroes and everything! Anyway, I had a few beers and hit the hay the second I got home. Slept like a baby too..

Today wasn't special either. Work was consistent and while I was hoping to catch a movie tonight (as I have been for the last two months.. I'm in serious movie/popcorn withdrawal), I ran instead. Well.. running for me, which is probably a brisk walk for others! So here I am, sitting on my couch, watching NCIS and blogging as I await the Real Housewives of Orange County reunion show on Bravo. Yes, I'm well aware there's a Presidential Address on at 9, which is exactly why I'm watching Bravo! A new NYC Housewives is on at 10.

Did I mention that I watched High School Reunion on TV Land? Love Love Love.. One episode in and I already can't wait to see what happens. I can even remember most of the people on the show too, which is pretty impressive as there's quite a few to remember. If you get TV Land, definitely give it a shot!

In case you're wondering New York Post, I'll be more than happy to take that job on for half the pay!

But they always looked so happy (note the sarcasm)...

Nicole Richie is pregnant with her second child with Joel (I think it's Joel) Madden from Good Charlotte. This child will be the younger sib to their daughter Harlow.

I swear my post it was chock full from the last two days, but my brain and body are fried. Get ready for the day o'hump as I prepare for my last soccer game (at least until September)!

Yay! It's time for Best Actress, and the past winners there to help present the award are Sophia Loren, Shirley Maclaine, Halle Berry, Nicole Kidman and Marion Cotillard. Not a bad bunch of talent, that's for sure! A standing ovation too! The nominees for Best Actress are Anne Hathaway (who can't believe Shirley Maclaine is talking to her and commending her talent.. so cute), Kate Winslet, Melissa Leo, Meryl Streep and Angelina Jolie. And the Oscar goes toKate Winslet. Good God, that whole presentation was one tear jerker moment after another! Granted, I'm a sap, but still! I love that Kate Winslet's dad's whistle penetrated the entire auditorium and I find it funny that she didn't know where he was sitting! I think I'd make it a point to find out where my parents were!

Are we not taking a break? SWEET!

Best Actor is up next, and the past winners helping to present the award are Robert De Niro (I wish he'd combed his hair), Ben Kingsley, Anthony Hopkins, Adrien Brody (go to the barber with Christopher Walken) and Michael Douglas. The nominees for Best Actor are Frank Langella (as introduced by Michael Douglas, who's looking pretty good up there, I have to say!), Sean Penn (who's ALSO looking kinda hot, especially for someone I never found attractive), Richard Jenkins, Brad Pitt and Mickey Rourke. And the Oscar goes to Sean Penn for his role as Harvey Milk. I kind of wanted Mickey Rourke to win, just to cement his comeback, but I've heard Milk is a great film and I already love his acceptance speech, starting with "you commie homo-loving sons a guns," ending with a plea to support equal rights for gays! Way to go Mr. Penn... However, I don't need to hear your political beliefs.. just say thank you, and be on your way. He thanks Mickey Rourke, but not his wife, who pretty much had to grab his face to kiss him after his win. Interesting...

Finally, Stephen Spielberg is on the stage to present the award for best film (I'm so glad there have been no commercials in between these big awards, and my sleep patterns will thank the Academy as well). I also enjoyed the montage introducing the nominees, where other best pictures were spliced in with this year's nominees. The nominees are: Frost/Nixon, Slumdog Millionaire, The Reader, Milk and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. And the big winner is...... Slumdog Millionaire!!!! Definitely the big winner tonight and hopefully a movie I'll be seeing in the very near future as it JUST made it to a local movie theater!

I'm sure the speech will be great, but the extra sleep will be as well. Hope you enjoyed the show (and its winners) as much as I did. Good night!

Here comes Queen Latifah to sing during the video montage of those that were lost this year. She's done so much acting in the last few years that I forget she can actually sing.

Hugh Jackman again.. Please give me a big award Hugh... I'm sleepy.. President of the Academy.. no speech.. Yay!

Reese Witherspoon, in a dress I don't like. I didn't think she was capable of that. She is here to introduce the Best Director Award, and the nominees are: Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire), Ron Howard (Frost/Nixon), David Fincher (Benjamin Button), Stephen Daldry (The Reader) and Gus Van Sant (Milk) and the Oscar goes to Danny Boyle for Slumdog Millionaire! That award is HUGE, as is the bouncing that's done by Boyle (for his kids of course).

Coming up.. the final awards of the evening.. or so they say.. I wonder how many commercial breaks I'm going to have to sit through to get to them!

Liam Neeson and Frieda Pinto are up next to hand out the award for Best Foreign Language Film. The nominees are: The Baader Meinhof Complex, The Class, Departures, Revanche, Waltz with Bashir. I apologize for not getting the countries to you but I can't type that fast. The Oscar goes to: Departures (Japan). I heard a lot about The Class and Waltz with Bashir, so I have to say I'm surprised by the win!

Hopefully the good shit's up next cause I've got toothpicks to keep my eyelids open.. Oh but wait.. Tom Colicchio... Ok... I can stay awake a LITTLE while longer ;)

Lifetime achievement... humanitarian award.. whatever. Jerry Lewis looked good and kept it short and sweet as well.

We're back with Hugh Jackman again.. it's all about the music and then we get a selection from each of the nominated scores, as played by the Oscar orchestra.. The nominated scores are from Benjamin Button, Defiance, Wall-E, Milk and Slumdog Millionaire, as presented by Zac Efron and Alicia Keys. I don't care if she IS wearing a weave, I dig it! The Oscar goes to Slumdog Millionaire. I think the Indians might be taking over the Oscars this year. It seems this movie can't lose!

The next award is for best original song, which I'm kind of glad they're only playing snippets of each and not a full performance for each song (sorry Peter Gabriel). Two of the songs are from Slumdog Millionaire while one is from Wall-E. I wonder who will win!? (note the sarcasm). I know it's only bits and pieces but the Slumdog Millionaire crew is putting on a pretty decent performance piece, even with the time constraints. John Legend is up, and I'm thinking it's to take Peter Gabriel's place in performing the nominated song from Wall-E, but I can't be sure. He's backed by an African choir, so I can only assume it's not from Slumdog Millionaire. Lots of dancers back on stage, so the final song from Slumdog Millionaire is up. Loving the dancing on this show, I really am..

And the Oscar goes to: Slumdog Millionaire. I'm pretty sure no one is suprised by the outcome.

We're in the postproduction stage of the movies. Hugh says it's the cool stuff. I say it's the part of the show where I just want the awards to end so I can go to bed. Oh wait.. That's the lifetime achievement award. Great montage of action movies though. I even think I saw Jason Statham in there a couple times... What more could a girl ask for?

Will Smith appears next to introduce the nominees for visual effects: Benjamin Button, The Dark Knight and Iron Man. The Oscar goes to: Benjamin Button. Again, there were LOTS of makeup and effects in that movie, so I'm not the least bit surprised to see it win these awards. Only one of three guys got to make a speech. Sucks to be them..

Outstanding sound editing: The Dark Knight, Iron Man, Slumdog Millionaire, Wanted and Wall-E. The Oscar goes to The Dark Knight! YAY! I'm telling you.. that was a GREAT flick and it shoudl have gotten more nominations than it did, so I'm glad to see it not totally getting it's ass kicked by Benjamin Button.

Sound mixing: Will Smith.. still trying to make the boring awards entertaining... Nominees are: Benjamin Button, The Dark Knight, Slumdog Millionaire, Wall-E and Wanted (these nominees look strangely familiar). The Oscar goes to: Slumdog Millionaire! Well.. at least no one hogged all the awards. It's nice to share the wealth.

I don't mean that they're boring awards, I just really want to get through them so I can see the big ones and hit the hay. Congrats to all the winners!!!

I'm totally not getting to bed before 11:30... Why does the show start at 8:30? Seriously.. That extra half hour was a waste of people I'd already seen on the E! red carpet!

Will Smith... still talking about post production. I think we're really near the end now, as it's time for the Editing award: The nominees are: Frost/Nixon, The Dark Knight, Milk, Slumdog Millionaire and Benjamin Button. The Oscar goes to Slumdog Millionaire, once again.

Someone get Danny Boyle a napkin. He needs to blot that forehead.. Must be hot in the theater.

Ok.. congrats to Jerry Lewis, but I need to get my stuff ready for tomorrow AND get myself ready for bed, so I'm gonna skip the lifetime achievement award. I'll be back in a bit.

I just went downstairs to change my laundry, and told my sister that Heath Ledger won the Oscar. Her response: "How was his speech? "Terrible... absolutely terrible.

Bill Maher is up to introduce the Documentary nominees, and bitch that his documentary didn't get a nod. I cant' remember all the nominees, so I'll just tell you that the Oscar goes to: Man on Wire, which is basically the only one I'd even heard of. I think it's about a man.... on a wire.. who can do magic. Sweet..

Nominees for best Short Documentary are: The Conscience of Nhem En, The Final Inch, Smile Pinki and The Witness From the Balcony of Room 306. The Oscar goes to Smile Pinki, and the poor winner (Megan Mylin) has a long way to go to get to that stage, but she makes it in record time in a dress and heels!

I was just looking at red carpet pics online, and I thought Bridget Fonda was Helen Hunt. Oops.. I wondered why either would be there in the first place.

I think it's time for Best Supporting Actor. I really don't know who I want to win. I wouldn't mind if Heath Ledger won cause it was a great performance, but there's always that whole thing of whether he won because he died. Doubtful, as it really was a worthy performance! It'd be so cool if Robert Downey Jr. won as well. The men there to represent Best Supporting Actors of yore are Christopher Walken (PLEASE cut your hair), Kevin Kline, Cuba Gooding Jr, Alan Arkin and Joel Grey (ok.. Joel Grey? So cool...) He was just on Private Practice and made me bawl for days. And oh yeah.. he can dance! I heart him immensely... Anyway, the nominees are Philip Seymour Hoffman, Josh Brolin (grrrr), Robert Downey Jr., Michael Shannon and Heath Ledger.

And the Oscar goes to: Heath Ledger, who's family is there to accept on his behalf. Oh damn.. I've already got tears in my eyes so I don't know if I can even listen to his family speak. And damnit.. Sean Penn has tears in his eyes. If someone has tears in their eyes, I can't NOT have tears in my eyes!!! I'm pretty sure they won't be played off the stage during this acceptance speech! His father's speech was short and sweet and now it's his mom's turn to speak, also short and sweet. His sister is next and there really isn't a dry eye in the entire house! That's certainly a moment that will live on forever.

Yeah... after that, who really cares about the documentary yearbook?

Hugh Jackman.. praising the musical, and looking saucy in a subtle costume change into white tie and tails.. Time for a song and dance number, and would there be one without Beyonce? I love musicals.. and I love dance numbers. Oh snap.. Beyonce's playing that whole Etta James thing again. Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens join the sing along, as do Amanda Seyfriend and who I think is Dominic Cooper from Mama Mia? I'll be honest.. I don't know for sure who he is.. They all have nice voices though so who cares!?

I think Hugh is right... the musical IS back!

and I was right.. Dominic Cooper.. Damn I'm good.

2008 comedy yearbook starts off with James Franco and Seth Rogen in character from Pineapple Express, explaining and giving their two cents about the comedies..

They even laugh at the not funny movies.. Yep.. weed can make you do funny things... so I heard.

I loved Pineapple Express, and I love these guys. There couldn't be better people to joke around about comedies.

James Franco, a cinematographer whose name I can't spell (Janusz Kaminski?.. I gave it a shot), and Seth Rogen are there to introduce the Oscar for Best Live-Action Short (after pointing out their yearbook was written by Judd Apatow). The nominees are: On the Line, Manon on the Asphalt, New Boy, The Pig and Toyland. And the Oscar goes to: A bald man in black (for Toyland).. who I'm assuming is gay from the way he pranced up to the podium. Or maybe that's just how the Germans roll..

Jessica Biel. Yep.. still not a fan. I don't hate the hair as much, but the big ruffly bow and satin? So not a fan.

However, Jessica hosted the Sci-Tech Academy Awards a few weeks ago, so she is there to congratulate those award winners, most of whom, no one will ever know or see on broadcast TV, yet they will probably make more money off one movie/idea than I'll make in my life.

Cinematography... ZZZZZZZZZZZZZ (my apologies to cinematographers of the world).

Natalie Portman and Ben Stiller to present. Now THAT is how you wear a colored dress. She looks amazing in a bright pink gown.. while Ben Stiller looks like the unabomber.. and he's chewing gum.. Is it? Yep.. I had a feeling it was their way of poking fun at Joaquin Phoenix's "retirement." Ben Stiller really did look like he worked at a meth lab. Way to keep it together Natalie, while Ben Still wanders around the stage until it's his time to speak again. The cinematography nominees are: Benjamin Button, Slumdog Millionaire, The Dark Knight, Changeling and The Reader. The Oscar goes to the guy from Slumdog Millionaire. Ya know.. even through the whole intro, I still have no idea what a cinematographer does.

SJP and Daniel Craig come out to present art direction. Ok.. when did she get boobs? Apparently that dress really is worth every penny.. The nominees are: Benjamin Button, The Duchess, The Dark Knight, Changeling and Revolutionary Road. And the Oscar goes to: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. I have to say, while it might have been a bit too long, it was a visually beautiful film!

More awards.. costume design this time. I'm really glad that only the "big" awards are the ones that take hours to present. The nominees for costume design are: Revolutionary Road, The Duchess, Milk, Benjamin Button and Australia. And the Oscar goes to: The Duchess. Makes sense. I think it was the movie that probably had the most costume to design!

And now.. makeup. Gee.. I wonder who'll win that one? The nominees are: Benjamin Button, The Dark Knight, Hellboy II: The Golden Army. Ok wait.. this could be closer than I thought.. The Oscar goes to: Benjamin Button. Yup.. I was right. Always go with your first instinct.

Time for my sister's boyfriend, Robert Pattinson, presenting a movie yearbook of romance with Amanda Seyfriend from Mamma Mia. Romance is even more romantic when it's shown to you by a sexy man with an accent. They even showed a kiss from Milk. Well I guess the Oscars really ARE getting progressive, aren't they?

Tina Fey and Steve Martin teach us how to write a movie. MUCH better dress on Tina today than at the Golden Globes. Two funny people being funny.. how can you go wrong? Especially when you poke fun at Scientology... but not really..

They are presenting the award for Best Original Screenplay: Frozen River, Happy-Go-Lucky, In Bruges, Milk and Wall-E.

And the Oscar goes to Dustin Lance Black for Milk! I have yet to see the movie since God forbid Hudson get any Oscar-nominated film, but I've heard great things and it seems to be well-deserved. I'm afraid the Chatham Film Club will be disappointed tonight, as Frozen River didn't win. I believe the writer of that film lives in East Chatham!

Good speech as well. I guess it'd be kind of wrong if a writer couldn't write a great speech, am I right?

Next up: Adapted Screenplay: Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Doubt, Frost/Nixon, The Reader and Slumdog Millionaire.

And the Oscar goes to: Slumdog Millionaire! Just one of what I'm sure will be many awards for that cast and crew tonight.

Jennifer Aniston and Jack Black.. there's a couple. She looks beautiful, which IS the best revenge when your ex-husband and his hot girlfriend are in the front row. She and Jack Black introduce the first "video yearbook" geared towards animation. I'd tell you more about it, but I need to fold my laundry.

Nominees for Best Animated Feature are Bolt, Wall-E and Kung Fu Panda, with the Oscar going to Wall-E. I'm afraid I'm not up to date on my animated movie watching, but I really want to see both Wall-E and Kung Fu Panda.. Bolt looks cute, but it's not on my Must See list.

Animated Short Film is the next category Aniston and Black present. They play off each other really well! The nominees are: La Maison en Petits Cubes, Lavatory-Love Story, Oktapodi, Presto and This Way Up (and no.. I haven't see any of these either). The winner is La Maison en Petits Cubes. Viva La France, even though a Chinese guy is accepting and obviously English is NOT his first language. He does know how to say Thank you though! That's a good start and he ends with a "domo origato Mr. roboto." A sense of humor.. very nice

I've been banished to my bedroom, so it must be OSCAR time!

Good god, I love a man with an accent. I don't care what he does on the telecast, as long as he keeps talking.. SEXY! He starts off with a laugh too, that's a good sign. I knew he could sing and dance, but I've never seen him do it. And I'm always a sucker for a guy that can't help but laugh at himself. I thought the performance number was pretty funny, to be honest! It's fun to poke fun at the rich and famous, especially after last year's show was so.. well.. boring. And yes Hugh.. Anne Hathaway was a great Nixon.. I always like it when the host interacts with the stars because it's fun for them to be put on the spot and see how they react.

And yay.. we get to the first award quickly, with a montage of past Best Supporting Actress winners. Apparently past winners will each announce a nominee. I kind of like it. It's nice to see past winners welcome another to their exclusive club. This one includes Eva Marie Saint, Whoopi Goldberg, Anjelica Huston, Tilda Swinton and Goldie Hawn. I think Viola Davis might throw up, cry or both. Whoopi Goldberg always could get a laugh, even at the expense of nuns.

I'm warning you now.. if every award is going to take 20 minutes to present, I'm giving up early.

And the winner is: Penelope Cruz! Wow... I really didn't see that coming! I know she's won many awards for her role, but for some reason I thought something more dramatic would get it. Good for her! I have yet to see the movie but I heard it's great and may actually make me watch a Woody Allen movie all the way through.

My mom just called to ask me who "the woman is that looks like a statue." That would be Tilda Swinton. My mom still doesn't know who she is.

I've seen Meryl Streep look like a completely hot mess, but I think she looks kind of nice tonight. The dress fits her well and it is certainly age appropriate. She usually does the off the shoulder thing, whcih when you're her age, is about all you can do (unless you have the body of Helen Mirren, which she doesn't).

I love Jack Black, but he's a tad too scruffy for the Oscars. I do liek the blue suit though. It's different and perfect for him.

It's a lot of dress, but Marisa Tomei can pull it off. The color looks amazing on her and while it's a lot of pleats, I think it works for her.

Seth Rogen is looking GOOD! I don't know if I would recognize him if he weren't with Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann, who looks amazing in her dress. I'm not sure if I like it quite yet, but it's skin tight and she pulls it off for sure.

Freida Pinto... by far one of the best dressed of the night. The color is stunning on her and the cut is completely different from anything that's been on the carpet. That girl is drop dead gorgeous and if she dumped her husband to date her 18 year old co-star, well.. you go girl!

I feel dirty saying it, but Zac Efron is such a cutie! His skin is like BUTTAH..

LOVE Viola Davis's hair.. not so much on the dress. it's a little too... shiny for my taste, but she looks great in it. And I love that her husband looks like he's bursting with pride. Too cute..

Wow... that's really all I can say about Miley Cyrus. I'm not sure if I like it or not, to be honest. I do like the cut and the neckline, but the jury is still out on the bottom. I think she pulls it off better than Sarah Jessica Parker, who is more than double her age.

Amy Adams - who would think a redhead could pull off a red dress? However, she does and I think the necklace really does look beautiful with that dress. She certainly pulls off the look, at least I think she does.

Speaking of looks, Sarah Jessica Parker - wow.. I don't know what her whole fascination is with the ballerina dresses, but I think she's getting a touch too old for that whole thing. Granted, she still looks nice and I like her best when her hair is brown instead of bleach blonde. If she and Matthew Broderick really are having problems, they're both amazing actors cause you'd never know it.

Ok.. the more I look at Kate Winslet's hair, the more I like it. Maybe I was just getting a bad angle before.

Oh yay.. Seacrest didn't get TOTALLY snubbed by the Jolie-Pitt clan. Brad threw him a bone.. a very small bone, but a bone just the same.

Robert Downey Jr looks... kinda sexy. I like him all clean shaven and dressed up! I don't necessarily like the grey lapels, but it might be the best I've ever seen him look!

Awww.. Tim Gunn. I adore him. And Robin Roberts.. even half bald, she looks amazing in that dress, and the color works so well with her skin tone! She sure does make cancer survivors proud!

Wow.. Tilda Swinton's dress is way more normal than I expected. Still ugly, but somewhat normal!

Ooh.. Alicia Keys... pretty in pink for sure. I never recognize her when her hair is all blown out and done. I think she looks amazing!

I never like it when Penelope Cruz wears bangs. I don't know what my issue is with it. She's still beautiful and she's also wearing cream, with nice, simple jewelry. I can't see the bottom of the dress so maybe I won't like it, but the top is pretty.

I love Philip Seymour Hoffman and he's a big guy, so he's not gonna get the attention of Brad Pitt, but the beanie was NOT a good choice.

Ok, it's different, but I kind of enjoy Kate Winslet's dress! It's definitely different from anything I've seen with the gunmetal gray and the lace, but I think it looks really nice on her. I'm not a huge fan of the hair, but hey.. she still looks gorgeous and she knows what kind of shoes to wear with her dress. I dig that in a girl!

As for Penelope Cruz, I saw the bottom of the dress and it's kind of.. eh. She always goes for these big princessy dresses and it's pretty, but a bit much sometimes.

I so don't like blousey... Jessica Biel.. blousey.. ugh..

Oh Beyonce.. you stand out honey, but I'm not sure it's in a good way.

Very simple dress on Angelina Jolie, but she looks GORGEOUS in it! The green earrings are a nice touch and her hair is beautiful. She might not do it every day these days, what with the bazillion kids and all, but she does know how to go glam when the time comes. I've always had a girl crush on her (ever since I saw Gia) and now I know why... the bitch is beautiful and I both hate her and love her for it.

I'm pretty sure Mickey Rourke is not drunk and not a completely hot mess so far! I mean, he's not wearing a tux or anything, but he's looked worse!

Ooh.. Josh Brolin. I'm really not a huge goatee fan these days, but he sure does wear it well. He is a sexy son of a bitch. He and Diane Lane are by far one of the prettiest couples I've ever seen. I do wish she'd worn a color other than black, but maybe she just didn't want to steal her man's thunder. That's sweet.

I hope Jessica Biel didn't spend much on her hair. If she did, she might want to think about firing her hairstylist.. Maybe that's who she was talking to on her cell phone on the red carpet. I just saw Jessica Biel's dress and while I don't like the white on Evan Rachel Wood, I think it looks nice on Jessica Biel... OH GOD, UNTIL I SEE HER SHOES! What the hell is that? Ugh.. that's terrible.. get a pedicure and wear strappy sandals for god's sake!

Anne Hathaway is so damn pretty. For someone who's pale, you would never think she should wear white, but she pulls it off, unlike Evan Rachel Wood. It's a pretty silhouette on her, but she looked so amazing at the Globes and I wish she'd gone with a bright color, but that's just my opinion.

Oh, Marion Cotillard. I didn't expect her to wear something... normal. It has its pretty aspects but let's just say.. that is A DRESS.

I can't even begin to explain my weekend, but I'll try.

Yesterday Tre, Danny and I went to the Siena game... Kind of. We had tickets in the nosebleed section, so instead of going in, we watched the game on TV and drank some beers at Broadway Joe's. A friend of ours was in one of the boxes, so we went in to hang out with the guys. While I was in there, I met a few guys and ended up chatting with one. Well, amazingly enough, he asked me for my number and I gave it to him, cause why the hell not? I mean, the majority of guys get numbers just to say they got numbers so if he doesn't call, really.. who cares? Well.. he called! lol.. I was in the middle of Shoprite tonight and I get this random number on my phone, so I picked it up and it was him. Really nice guy. Very easy conversation. He did ask me out and I told him we could definitely get together at some point. Seriously.. if you're a girl and you want to meet a guy, go to Broadway Joe's just prior to or shortly after any sporting event. That place was a veritable sausage fest yesterday! Good times.. After the game we ran to Savannah's for a drink, then dinner at Jillian's. Tre and Danny had a few too many jager bombs so (as usual) I got to drive home. THAT was fun. I had stopped and was fine to drive, but it was that after boozing low that you get and I was beat by the time we got home. I actually shut my light off at 9:45 on a Saturday night. And it felt GOOD!

I had to get up early today to drive to Schenectady to bowl in a doubles tournament with Jason. I slept kinda crappy last night, as I was a little concerned about oversleeping and worried about the impending snow.. What a waste that was! Anyway, I bowled well enough, but Jason blew the doors off, so we ended up in 7th place overall going into the semifinals. I kind of neglected to tell Jason that the top 8 teams have to bowl another game and whoever comes out on top for that, gets on TV. Oops.. :) So yeah, we ended up in 7th and had to bowl the 2nd place team, a seemingly nice guy and this crazy lesbian who swore at herself the whole time. It was scary! She swore like a truck driver the whole time and not for any good reason, as she barely got tapped, unlike myself. I'm not saying I threw the ball perfectly, but there were shots that could have gone another way, if you know what I mean. Honestly, I didn't really want to get on the TV show. You have to write this bio about all your accolades and these people bowl 300 all the freaking time (cause the house shot is so obviously blocked.. I mean.. you don't average 245 and NOT be on the tour), and I would have.. well.. nothing to write! That, and I got my winnings today instead of having to wait. Granted, it would have been considerably more if we'd made the top 4, but what can you do? Maybe next time! Regardless, I got my money back and then some, so that made me pretty darn happy! I then persuaded Jason to take me to lunch since I drove, so I certainly was a big winner today. However, I might not make it to my weigh in tomorrow, as I pretty much ate my face off today. I think the brownie obsession at Friday's is definitely worth it though!

The Red Carpet for the Oscars are on as we speak and I have to say, Taraji P. Henson looks STUNNING! The hair, the dress, everything. Seriously, that's how I would love for my hair to look so I'll have to tell Shannon about that. Granted, tomorrow she's making me blonder so I don't know how that will work out. Like I said, I didn't sleep too well last night, but I'll try to stay awake for most of the Oscars to live blog a bit!

It's FINALLY Official! I guess this means that now I can get that jersey I've always wanted and NOT wonder if it's going to be obselete in a year or so (hint hint Mom and Dad)!

What a way to start the weekend...

First of all, congratulations go out to my friend Sue and her husband, Pete, who welcomed their daughter Karley Sofia Cusato into the world today. She weighed in at 7 lbs, 10 oz and I couldn't be more excited for them! I only wish I had found out about it earlier so I could have stopped by the hospital after work! Maybe I'll have to take an extended lunch tomorrow or something instead!

Something I did not intend to get into this year, was American Idol. I don't watch all the auditions cause they irk me, and I didn't watch the first round of performances on Tuesday night either. However, I had read a lot about them on the internet on Wednesday, and last night when I got to my friend Amy's house before soccer, her husband was rooting for his favorite. I got completely sucked in and actually cared who went through (and yes, I was happy Tatiana has yet to make it)! So, I more than likely have too many shows to watch to watch the performance shows, but you don't need to!? I mean, they show the high and low lights just prior to booting people, so that's really all you need!

I JUST got finished watching Top Chef (SPOILERS AHEAD) and I thought it was a great episode! The last three booted chefs (Leah, Jeff and Jamie) went head to head in the quickfire for a spot in the elimination challenge. However, in order to continue on to the finale, they must WIN the elimination challenge. No pressure, right? Anyway, Jeff is the big winner and can feel the pressure from the get go. The elimination challenge consisted of the chefs catering a masquerade ball, where they had to prepare 2 dishes and a cocktail. The guest judge happened to be the King of New Orleans cuisine, Emeril Lagasse. All five chefs put out some great food, and the top three certainly was Carla, Jeff and Hosea. In what was probably one hell of an upset, Carla took the prize home with an oyster stew, winning a spot in the finale AND a brand new Toyota Venza! This was unfortunate for Jeff, especially since he did such a great job in the challenge. Hosea swiftly went on to the finale, leaving Stefan and Fabio in the bottom. Team Euro would be no more! Unfortunately, Fabio went home, even though the judges were far from impressed with Stefan's "laissez-faire" attitude. Hope he keeps it up through the finale next week! GO CARLA!!!

One more week of soccer, and I have to say I'm kind of glad. Our game was at 10 pm last night and that was a killer. We ended up losing 3-2 but it was a pretty good game... Until the other team got a little... violent! At one point I watched two women literally box Tre out of the goalie box. Another girl tripped her from behind, saying "she tripped herself" when Tre got the call (and subsequently scored a goal on the free kick). We definitely got pushed, but when we pushed back they were very whiny. Next week is it until September and while we won't have the whole team there, hopefully we can make a good effort on our last week.

On the way home from the game last night, Nikki asked us the words to "Rubber Duckie." As we were singing it to her, it reminded me of a funny story from Saturday night. Our family was playing Taboo and my aunt said "me and my ________." I instantly said "llama," a response that caused my entire family to look at me like I had three heads. Apparently none of them had seen Sesame Street, where the following first aired:



Anyway, thanks to Sandra for helping me find it, cause now the whole team realizes I'm not crazy. Yay!

So, in a very roundabout way (and a few times removed more than likely), I seem to be related to the lead singer (Ryder Lee) of the band, The Lost Trailers. My mom told me that his grandfather and my grandmother are first cousins. So, the band is up for two CMA Awards, one for Top New Vocal Group, an award which can be voted on by the fans. No, I've never met the guy and might never, but the least I can do is help him make his dreams come true. Go to their website to vote. You can vote once a day through March 5th, and tune in on April 5th to see how they do!

I agree with some of these, but others I don't think I'd be too thrilled with... at least not for MY bachelorette party!

So something weird was happening with my hair today, in that I let it dry too long and the too long piece in the back just... flipped itself out. It looked ridiculous but there was nothing I could do about it. Anyway, I was leaving the kitchen at work and trying to fix it in the glass of the snack machine when one of the attorneys came through the door and totally caught me. I knew he was laughing his ass off the minute I left the kitchen and I deserved it. I must have looked like a freak.

More news from The State: The two Michaels (Ian Black and Showalter) are getting a new show on Comedy Central, set to air in July.

Well.. we already know how much I adore Confessions of a Teen Idol.. Well this is kind of the "anti" teen idol show. I haven't had a chance to watch them all, but they are pretty short so they won't do too much to your attention span. There are some entertainin scenarios to go with hysterical cameos, so I say, give it a shot!

It's almost Friday and I'm TGIFing probably more than most. I think the Monday dress down day just screwed up the week hardcore! I mean, it's been ridiculously slow and I can only hope that tomorrow is different. Enjoy your weekend and if I'm home in time I'll do my best to live blog at least SOME of the Oscars!!

OK.. can't we just PRETEND it's kinda real?

So, Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen are engaged. However, I'm just curious as to what is considered a "long-term" relationship these days. I mean, it's reported that Bilson is marrying her "long-time" boyfriend, Christensen. Um, they met on the set of Jumper, which came out in 2008, therefore, they probably didn't meet any time prior to 2006 if not later. Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell are a long-term relationship. Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen, not so much.

Angela Kinsey (who coincidentally plays Angela on The Office) has split from her husband, Warren Lieberstein (whose brother plays the always shit on Toby on The Office. However, her rep insists the break is friendly: "Angela and Warren are taking some time apart to ­figure out what is best for their relationship. They continue to be friends."

As if I needed another show to get into, High School Reunion on TVLand starts tonight. I'll be honest, I haven't seen the show since its first season on the WB, but I've seen about a bazillion commercials for it and it's kind of intrigued me. Luckily, they're playing it again after its 10 PM start time, cause I'm already taping Damages and Top Chef, which starts its two part finale tonight, spurred on by a double elimination by guest judge Emeril Lagasse.

Speaking of reality shows, last night I had the 9 pm hour free as I waited for my Real Housewives to start. As I cruised through the channels I found myself strangely compelled to watch VH1, which isn't normally a strange thing for me, however, Rupaul's Drag Race was on. Now, I've heard of this show, but I don't think I get the LOGO channel, so I've obviously never seen it. Well, thank you VH1 for showing at least one episode. I got completely sucked in and had to watch to the bitter end to find out which queen lost the lip synch battle for his life. (I'll give you a hint: The queen who lost both his headdress and his fake boobs is still in the running).

And then there's my Real Housewives. I think the ending was a little anticlimactic. I mean, the end of summer party scene lasted WAY too long for me, but I always enjoy when they tell you what they've been up to and I'm really looking forward to the reunion show next week. A lot of dirt was thrown this season and I'm curious to see how some of the ladies justify their words and/or actions. Sorry C. Howe, but I think Vicki needs a good slap, although I'm glad she finally realized her kids aren't kids anymore. Poor Brianna... she really did get her heart broken by Colby and I'm actually glad she's rethinking her whole Army thing cause as much as she said she wasn't doing it because Colby kicked her to the curb, the timing was a bit shady. I have yet to see all of the NYC episode, but it sure did start off with a bang, with Jill slamming Simon in the press. Of course, she insists her words were taken out of context, but I have to admit that I kind of agree with her! I can't wait to watch the whole thing!

Last night I looked up Jacobs Field (in Cleveland) online, only to find it had been newly christened Progressive Field. I was telling Bill how stupid I thought that was, when he told me that the basketball arena is called "the Q." He THEN told me it was short for Quicken Load Arena. I'm sorry, but that just sounds dirty and I honestly can't say it with a straight face.

That's all I've got on today's post-it. I've gotta get a move on, as I have a 10 pm soccer game tonight. Luckily, we have A sub, which is one better than we've had probably the last three games. We beat this team the last time we played them, however they've been on a tear as of late so hopefully we can end their streak. Wish me luck and pray my quad is back to normal!