Mentally and physically preparing for my trip out west next week.

Here is my Fall 2010 Schedule. I believe, with the exception of The Apprentice (which started on Thursday) the official start of the season is tomorrow.

Let me know what you’re watching. Maybe we can steer each other in the right direction.

I have been spending most of the day trying to catch up on my shows from last season so I’m ready this week when the new season starts. I didn’t get very far, only through a couple of shows season finales. Maybe I can get a few more in tomorrow.

I will also get my fall schedule up tomorrow so you can see what I’m planning on watching. Maybe we can have discussions on some of them here, who knows?

Anyway, it’s late and I’m pooped (from all that TV watching). ‘Night

Sailor/Chef Hubby was at it again today. Semi-homemade pizza.

Semi-homemade because he used store bought dough from a can and sauce from a jar. But you know those creative chef types? He falls squarely in that camp. He pulled some basil leaves from the backyard and a jar of German garlic sauce (almost like a pesto) and kneaded those into the dough. Not sure what he did to the sauce, but it was yummy too. Then he piled high with pepperoni, sausage, hamburger, cheese. Unfortunately I haven’t been to the store yet, so no fresh veggies like tomatoes, peppers or onions, but that’s okay. It filled the carnivore side of us tonight.

I am cranky. And tonight is going to be random shit that’s in my head night. Wallow in the craziness.
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I’m happy I have made it here 16 nights in a row. I think I should take part in NaBloPoMo every month. Though I should have better things to talk about. Maybe I’ll structure something for next month.
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It appears I am a horrible daughter. I missed the fact that Sunday was Grandparents’ Day. Not that we’ve ever REALLY celebrated it, but I’ve usually tried to acknowledge it at least. And I didn’t this year.
I suck.
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I went to the Art Institute of Atlanta graduation portfolio viewing tonight. It was pretty cool getting to see what our “youth” are doing out there in the art education arena. I look forward to seeing some of it in the “real world” at some point as well.
I would LOVE to see one of them completely go outside the box, though. Imagine, 10 students in a room all trying to show off how they are great at what they do, how much they’ve learned over the past 4 years, how they stand out and can help you stand out. Then imagine ALL of the portfolios being essentially the same.
Don’t misunderstand me. I understand there needs to be some kind of uniformity in what is presented to make sure the scope of what they’ve been taught is covered. And I saw the difference in each students work, their own flair added here and there. But nothing screamed at me, because it was all tamed down to a set group of ideas they had to present. Bummer.
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I’m going to have a nervous breakdown. Just letting you know so you are prepared. If you notice the signs, please send help. And wine and chocolate. Or rum.
I worked really hard this afternoon to pull myself out of the panic attack that threatened. It was a close call, but I came back from the precipice and moved forward. The next one might not be quite so easily defeated.
Maybe I’ll video it and share. Or not. I have stage fright.
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The Apprentice started tonight. I thought it was at 10, but was at 9, so I missed it. Damn.
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There are not enough hours in the day anymore. And I have not received my clone yet.
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Teenagers. ‘Nuff said.
Well, not really. I was hoping we could gloss over this aspect of parenting with Munchkin, but it appears we can not. The epic battle of “work vs. play” is raging here in the Spellweavers IRL domain. Wish me luck that work ethic will eventually win out.
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I hate addiction.
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I’m tired and I think I will be done for tonight.
See ya.

This makes me smile.

I forgot tonight was the night I promised Munchkin I would take him to the Halo: Reach release party. So I didn’t have time to upload a song for today. Sorry. Had I had a chance it was going to be Georgia Sattelites. Maybe I’ll do a belated music choice tomorrow. If I wake up that is…

Nope, not that kind of change. The kind in your pocket. Scrounging is another word for it. Surviving, yet another.

And that, my friends, is all.

The fall lineup is taking shape. It’s that time of year… time to make my annual TV schedule. I didn’t post about this last year, but did back in ’08. There are a lot of shows this year. Some new, some old favorites. I’ll make my schedule and post here what I’m watching and thinking about them. A few comments…

• Bones – looking forward to the new season
• Numb3rs – a little disappointed it’s not coming back
• Glee – such a fun, great show!
• House – couldn’t keep my attention last year, I’ll give it one more shot
• Grey’s Anatomy – love all the story lines EXCEPT those with Meredith
• Private Practice – didn’t get to watch it last year, can’t remember why
• CSI – both NY and LV I still love; fell off the Miami bandwagon
• Criminal Minds – still really love it
• Lie to Me – I LOVE this show! but I don’t really know what the season is (did it just end?)
• Leverage – I like it well enough, but not into it too hardcore
• Flashpoint – I like this one too, but don’t stay on top of it like I should

And there are many others. We’ll see where it all goes. Watch along with me, share your loves and hates. I’m looking forward to it!