I want to people to be afraid of how much they love me

Dear friend,
Do you remember that I mentioned I was becoming obsessed with the Office? I'm watching it right now, and wondering if maybe I'm a little too involved. I find certain episodes extraordinarily difficult to watch. The Christmas Party episode is one such episode. I find myself cringing and feeling terrible for Jim and Phyllis. It just feels so uncomfortable so many times while I watch this show that you'd think I was standing in the room with these people. That is probably the intention, but gah! it makes it hard to keep watching sometimes. Another episode I struggle through is Health Care. At the end of the episode, where everyone stops Michael outside his door, and he stalls trying so horribly to think of a "surprise" that will get him out of this mess just makes me want to leave the room. Pam's and Jim's facial expressions just do me in. It's probably not a good idea to watch this show while unemployed because it just reminds you that working sucks.
However, I still laugh more than I cringe most of the time. I adore Jim and Pam (yeah, I've never mentioned that before), and can't help wondering what the hell Michael will do next. I also just can't wait to see what Dwight is going to say or do, especially when Jim or Michael are involved.
I love this show.

Happy 4th of July! Did it rain for you too?

Dear friend,
How was your holiday? Mine was low-key. I didn't go anywhere, didn't do anything and didn't mind it at all. It rained, great, grand thunderstorm which sent a few toads and turtles trekking across our yard. Honestly, I didn't miss not seeing fireworks. I can't really remember the last time I went to see fireworks. The last house we lived in all I had to do was stand on the front porch and I could see a few different shows from the city. Yes, the display was tiny, and silent, but I didn't mind that.
I'm in the middle of a marathon of The Office. I got the first disc of the 2nd season set from Netflix yesterday. I watched all of it last night. All of it; I mean that, episodes, commentary, deleted scenes; EVERYTHING! I didn't intend to. I wanted to make it last a few days. The show is so funny, the cast is great and it's hard to stop watching once you start. I just love Jim and Pam. And if you recall I'm oddly fascinated by Steve Carell. Michael Scott is cringeworthy, yet endearing. But mostly cringeworthy.
Right now I'm watching my season 1 DVD, which due to my favorite Barnes and Noble "Buy two get one free" sale I didn't pay a penny for, mainly because it's the only season that Steve does commentary for. Go back and make sure you can understand that sentence, it's like two in one, and I want to be sure I'm coherent.
I am also slowly going through a re-watch of LOST. I didn't remember season one being so stunningly beautiful. I love the cinematography and just filming on Hawaii has got to make it easy to make this show pretty. So, I guess all I like about LOST is the cinematography, the writing, the cast and the music. Yeah, not much really. OK, yes, that was a tad sarcastic.
Yeah, so to sum up, I've had a relaxed holiday and I'm obsessed with the office, plus LOST is awesome. Guess that covers it.

Would you believe Chuck Norris with a BB gun?

Dear Friend,
I have been seeing more movies this summer than is my usual wont. (I love that word, "wont" it's fun) I've just seen my third, and boy was it fun. Get Smart was really funny. It's a great waste of time, if you've got time to waste. I think it helps to be familiar with the old show, but not too fanatical about the old show. It also helps if you have a nearly unhealthy fascination with Steve Carell. *glances at icon "stamp"* What? I'm just saying... and I've been waiting to use that icon... anyway. Anne Hathaway was good in this, too. I like Hathaway, despite certain things I've heard about her. In cases such as these my policy of just plain not caring about actors personalities or lives works pretty well. If they entertain my on screen I don't care about who they really are.
OK, I am so rambling now. The movie was good, but to be honest I'm not sure it would stand up to a second viewing. In general I would recommend it to a friend, if I knew they liked stupid, yet not too stupid, comedy.
Ovation TV (arty channel, just my speed) has been having a week devoted to animation. Happy me, I've enjoyed nearly all the documentaries on the studios and animators and what-not. Ub Iwerks was a fascinating man, and the majority of people don't realize that he came up with Mickey Mouse, which saddens me. He drew the character and pretty much single-handedly animated his first cartoon. He was an amazing inventor, too. If you have any interest in animation, look that man up. He'll astound you.
I just realized a few minutes ago that my dear brother has a link to my blog on his blog. Isn't he just cool? I love that his entries have more depth than mine. I still have issues with letting myself get too serious in "public" and therefore my writings tend to be from the shallow end of the pool. My brother, however, all kinds of deep, and I love him for it.
The rest of my (planned) summer movies will include Wall-E, Wanted, the new Batman and possibly a few more. I'm not sure just now.
I'm considering a blog of reviews of my DVD collection. That would be quite a project considering the size of my media shelf. It would be more organized and eloquent than the "reviews" I write here. We'll see what develops.

Can't get much more silly, now can we?

Dear Friend,
The new title pic and color scheme have been inspired by Robin Hood's second series premiering on BBCAmerica last night. I was literally the only one in the house who lasted through the entire, stupid, cheesy and absurd episode. The season promises more of the same. I can't wait. I was astonished at some of the ridiculous things I saw and heard, such as Djaq's line, "Pepper. OUCH!" It was so stupid. I know this show was cheesy last year, but it almost seems they threw any serious thoughts out of the window this year. If you've never watched this show and want to try now, I warn you, check your brain at the door. You won't need it, I promise.
Another silly show I watch, Top Gear, has the season finale tomorrow. I'm sad to think I won't have anymore new episodes for awhile. I've gotten rather attached to the Stig, to be honest. Believe me, it's not a crush, that would be plain bizarre. I adored the scheme to drive across the channel in cars converted to boats. I smiled with glee at the love story that was Richard Hammond and Oliver, too. Filling cars with water, 24 hour races with second-hand cars, racing RVs, Star in a Reasonably priced car! All brilliant. I've heard, with dismay, that the US intends to attempt a version of this show. I hope it doesn't make it off the ground, there is no way it could work the same. You need Clarkson, Hammond and May, and no one in the USA is at all like them. I love America and all, but come up with your own ideas, guys! Leave the UK's to the UK!
Although, if they listened to me, I'd never have been such a fan of the US Office. I hate the UK version, sadly.
Buh-bye!

Dear Friend,
This is where I found the awesome icon this entry is displaying, and many others that rock just as hard.
Now, the real reason I'm writing to you today, friend, is this: I'm starting to really like Chuck. Honestly, I has become the replacement for Psych right now. I'm sad to think that it's probably going to be "gone" soon thanks to the WGA strike. Between Chuck and Heroes Monday night is my TV night now. And thanks to the strike that will soon be over.
As far as the strike goes, I've only heard the side of the writers, and obviously the solutions sounds simple, give them the money. I haven't heard the perspective of the studios, yet I doubt I'd really end up changing my mind. I just want it over so I can get back to being entertained. Especially since only half of next season's LOST is filmed, production has ceased for the Office and they're threatening us with reality TV.
What do you think?

Excessive size of Title picture, yup

Dear Friend,
Why did I use a wallpaper as a title picture? I don't know, because I could I suppose.
Have you been watching any new shows? I've only added Chuck to my regular lineup of TV shows. It's good, but I'm not in love with it. I'm sort of using it as a poor replacement of Psych. I don't get any new Psych until January. Not fun. Anyway, Chuck can be funny, it just seems lacking in... something. Maybe I'll find it down the line, or maybe I won't.
Still watching Heroes. I kind of wonder why, though. I know why, Peter Petrelli, but his current storyline is getting stupid. Yeah, sure, forget about finding out your identity by opening a box that's sitting right in front of you by instead making out with random Irish girl. I still dislike Claire, but Noah Bennet remains interesting. Maya and Alejandro fail to maintain my interest. The rest isn't worth noting.
Still watching Dancing with the Stars. Nothing worth mentioning.
The Office remains awesome.

In DVD news, Netflix has Jem. Yeah... Wow, does that show suck. In a good way. Awful clothes, awful music, horrible storylines just jammed into a limited time. Yup, nostalgic and awful. Such love.
The only part of Jem that I really hated was that it was between me and my Campion movies. Yeah, my queue on Netflix had Campion after Jem seasons 1 and 2. Campion is a mystery series that aired back in the 80s or something. I'm not sure. They're "calm" almost to the point of being dull. They are interesting, or I wouldn't watch them. No gore or violence, really. I think some parts of them are supposed to be scary, but fail. I still love them.

Back again

So... we had some issues with the wireless Internet access in the house and I haven't been able to surf the net in days. Yeah, I could use the desktop, but I no longer feel comfortable spending more than about 10 minutes sitting at a desk.
Bought my new ipod yesterday. Shiny, clean, black pretty little thing that it is. Did they improve the screen resolution on the 5.5? My 5th generation ipod screen never looked this clear. Then again, maybe I'm hypnotized by this little beauty's novelty and "new-ness". I love the search feature. I've only played around with it for one afternoon, but the battery seems to last longer too. Throw in my pretty new pink, hard case and I've got an ipod that's prettier than yours, nyah nyah. OK, just kidding.
Hey, how about the Office season finale? I'll just ignore everything else that wasn't about "JAM" (though it was all great) and say It's about time, Pam and Jim. Now, if the writer's keep things somewhat realistic (not too realistic because that's not what TV is about, anyway) we'll still have some issues that are interesting, engaging and funny concerning them. Please, Office, don't jump the shark.
Surprisingly, Music and Lyrics was really cute. I don't dislike Hugh Grant, he's just boring. He doesn't act, he does the same thing in every single movie, you see one Hugh Grant character you see them all. The same with Drew Barrymore, too, really. But it was sweet and cute and just funny enough not to be bland. If it weren't for the "album only" restrictions, I admit, I'd buy a few of the songs, particularly "Don't Write Me Off". Hey, I never claimed to have "great" taste in music.
I'm so glad Charlie isn't dead. Yet. Darn that "yet"... His flashbacks and story this past week were great. I love him more now. Charlie has always been my favorite LOST character, eventually being tied with Des, but now he's far and away above Des in my heart.

Man, I need to make "real" friends, not the fictional ones...

Links, because I can...

I've never played a Sims game in my life. That may change once My Sims comes out. It looks so adorable! I've long been a fan of Animal Crossing (a town just isn't a town until Bones lives in it!) and this looks similiar without being a knockoff. It probably doesn't look like a knockoff because it's from an established franchise. Oh well.

I love Pearls before Swine. It's hilarious. Really, it is. Rat is wonderfully selfish, rude, and wrong. Pig is gloriously naive and sweet. And the rest of the characters are just as funny. Even if the stupid crocs get annoying sometimes.

Relient K has a new cd coming out, and you can listen to it on their myspace. I adore a couple of the songs, and some are ok. I can't think of any that I've heard that I hate yet.

I love to watch The Office. I tried watching the British original, but besides needing to have the subtitles to understand the accents (rare for me) I couldn't get into the characters. But Pam, Jim, Dwight and even Michael Scott all make me smile. Even if it has sort of turned into the "Pam and Jim: Will they ever get together?" show, I still love it. Great big hug to my brother for getting me hooked.

If you haven't noticed I like LOST. I also like Jay and Jack's Lost Podcast. It's everything a podcast about a TV show should be.

I adore Due South. I miss that show. I go here when I get really nostalgic, but can't watch my DVDs.

Alton Brown is cool and everyone just needs to acknowledge that.

If life didn't get in the way, a good chunk of my money would go toward Daisy Rock Guitars.

Without GameFAQs there are quite a few games I'd never get through.

I think I'm done now. Thanks for reading.

The Office

Man, I never thought an episode of the Office would prompt me to blog!

I know that Pam really ought not to have expected things to happen any other way, but to have Jim be so... cold to her is just, just, just hard to watch! I do like Karen, a little bit, anyway. But I like Pam, and I've liked Pam longer. I admit, Jim put his heart on the line, and Pam may as well have run over it with a truck, but man, do I want those two together.

I suppose it's all very realistic. It wouldn't be good for ratings for Jim and Pam to get together and live happily ever after. Happy couples don't make good TV, apparently dragging everything out for months is.

I hate this... but I can't stop watching. I mean, if I stop watching, there will be no more pranks, like timing Dwight's laps around the building with a thermometer.

Till next I write!