a recommendation

For those of you who haven't seen or heard of it, I highly recommend you check out the show Miss Guided. It airs on ABC at 7 & 7:30 on Thursday nights.

Pretty much all you need to know about the premise is that it's about a guidance counselor who works at a high school. It's cute, fun and has a quirky sense of style. It has the typical comedy format, but throws in documentary style talking heads with perfect comedic timing. It even has a romance that's very reminiscent of the Jim/Pam story, but this time it's the girl who's crushing. It takes a few episodes to really get into it and it's not one that'll make you beg for more, but it's definitely an entertaining watch. Plus, it beats about 70% of the shows that are out there.

i don't get it

What in the heck is up with these being everywhere now?

I'm sick of finding what I think is a super cute swimsuit only to realize it's one of these, yet again.

They've taken over the one-pieces. How could anyone think they're flattering? They're not.

Thank goodness for tankinis.

a sad, sad addiction.

It's a really sad day when watching American Idol is the highlight of my TV watching week.

Thanks a lot, Brooke.

But that's not all. As I thought about all of the shows I watch, I realized I'm a horrible person. It's because of people like me that all of those stupid reality shows stay on the air. I say I hate them, which I do, but I watch them. All of them. Heck, I'm pretty sure I'll watch the one where Paris finds a new bff (I know this because I've been to the website where you can vote for who gets on the show). I hold my head in shame.

These are basically the only shows that I watch lately, and you should see what I mean:

Oprah's Big Give (go ahead, make fun of me)

Here Come the Newlyweds (LOVE it)

American Idol. Both nights. All the way through. Even if it's DVR'ed

Plus more that I watch occasionally.

Some of my favorites of the past that I NEVER missed an episode of include America's Next Top Model cycle 7, The search for the next Pussycat Doll, So You Think You Can Dance season 3, Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann, American Idol season 3, Making the Band 3 seasons 1-3, Laguna Beach season 2, The Hills seasons 1-2, and there was a period where I was an avid watcher of the Game Show Network.

Why am I admitting these unforgiveable acts? I don't know. Maybe I can help some poor victim of this harsh world of reality TV. Just remember, you're not alone. Help is possible. Remedies may include watching shows such as The Office, Chuck, Prison Break and many others to make you realize the heiness-ness of reality TV.

One day I will be able to give it up. But for now, I'll just have to live with the burden of knowing I'm a reality-ite.

HIL-ARIOUS

To get the full effect you have to watch the whole thing.

It's in a different language, but that that won't stop you from understanding it.

Enjoy. I know I did.

it's a boy!!

My sister Melanie is having a little baby boy!!

I get to be an aunt finally!!

She's been trying for a long time, and ever since she finally got pregnant I've been impatiently waiting to find out if it'll be a boy or a girl, and I finally know!!

Time to go baby clothes shopping!

woot

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY LIL' MISS RED!

Exactly one year ago today I adopted this little beauty, and we've both been very happy ever since.

In the year that I've had her, I've:

• put on 10578 miles
• gotten three oil changes
• washed her ~about~ 4 times
• cracked the windshield once
• gone on my first road trip WITHOUT an "adult"
• gotten in zero accidents
• gotten zero tickets
• jinxed myself twice
• and had immeasurable amounts of fun

So guess what I did to celebrate?? ...drumroll please...

I went sixty in a 45 mph zone!!

This is a big deal.

My middle name is basically Never-goes-more-than-5-over-EVER. There are two reasons for this, A) when I got my ticket awhile ago ~so not fair~ they told me I have to go 2 years without another ticket or else I'll have no choice but for it to go on my permanent record. The word permanent scares me. B) I've been driving illegally for the past year & was afraid I'd get sent to jail if I ever got pulled over. When I bought my baby I lost my registration somehow, and I never got proof of insurance. So I'm pretty sure they'd think I was driving a stolen car and send me STRAIGHT to jail no questions asked. But that's all changed now that it's that time again to order a new registration, so I feel like a free woman. Plus, the fact that it's almost been two years ticket free helps.

This is the start of something good

(don't you agree?)

Don't worry, I'm sure I won't be brave enough to go 60 again and I'll most likely just stick to hovering above 50, so you won't have to worry about one more crazy driver.

that's all. adios

P.S. happy st. patty's!

some introductions

Let me introduce you to my arch-nemesis....

And to his friend...

I'm trying to befriend them both, but they're making it extremely difficult