Television Craziness

I love my PVR, have I mentioned that before? When I got home from work last night (around 7pm) I noticed that the PVR was recording something. I thought that was odd because I had turned off the recording of The OC (I've watched each episode at least twice now, and that's enough). I turned on the TV to figure out what could be recording at 7pm on a Thursday night. 'So You Think You Can Dance'? Really, I thought I had turned off the recording from Much Music (because it only ever seemed to pick up the reruns of the result shows). But, no! It was the new season starting. I would have completely missed it, if it wasn't for my PVR remembering to record any episode at any time on CTV. I had almost forgot how much I love this show. I just finished watching 'Dancing with the Stars' this week and I do like it, but the dancing is not near as good as it is on SYTYCD. These are all professional dancers. Granted, the first few episodes are the auditons, so these are not all professional dancers. It still strikes me as strange how people will embarrass themselves to get on TV. If there is any chance I will be embarrassed I won't do something, so I have to give these people some kudos to be willing to take a chance. I am definitely excited about what we will get to see this season. I always end up with at least four new favourite songs after a season. I'm hoping we will also get to see some of the guys from the previous seasons. Last night already had Travis and Dominic make appearances. I'm hoping for Neil (and more Travis).

Last night was also the season finale of Grey's Anatomy. There was way too much drama for me last night. Too many people dying, or possibly dying. I could not handle it. Plus, I'm pretty sure something bad is going to happen to Derek at the beginning of next season. He said the kiss of death 'I'll be right back'. I know it normally heralds death in horror movies, but I'm pretty sure it still means bad things will happen on tv. I was happy that Meredith and Derek got back together at the end. I don't like them apart.

The Bump

Here's the pic of the baby bump! Jason and Megan went for the first ultrasound this week. Pics of little baby feet! I'm so excited.

Tagged Sort Of

Julia has a list of 5 things about herself on her blog and sort of tagged me (I figure since I read it, I've been tagged).

1) What was I doing ten years ago? Probably on a plane for some work thing (I'll have to look it up). Working in Toronto for a software company.

2) What are 5 things on my to-do list for today (not in any particular order)? Finish off some IVR testing; polish the motorcycle for the BAD ride this weekend; pick up my books at the library; knit at least ten ridges on the blanket; get to bed early for once this week.

3) Snacks I enjoy: (I'm stealing two of Julia's here) the fresh guacamole from Max’s Market in Bloor West Village, edemame beans, spicy hummus with flat bread.

4) Things I would do if I were a billionaire: get myself a cottage for when I'm not travelling around the world; volunteer for greenpeace.

5) Places I have lived: (in order) Mississauga, Goderich, Waterloo, Burlington, Beijing (China), Burlington, Toronto, Brampton, Mississauga

Those of you that read my blog: consider yourselves tagged :)

Back

I feel I have been remiss in my blogging. I get home from work and really don't feel like doing anything on my computer. (My facebook games have suffered for this - as Sharon keeps reminding me.)

The job is good. I don't love it, I don't hate it. The drive isn't too bad and I've been able to listen to a ton of books on CD. I just finished 'The Sun Also Rises' by Ernest Hemingway. Definitely had me really hating bull fighting (and thinking back to Lisa's post about the bull ring they went to in Spain).

Trivia has started up again. I'm back with the Mods (yay). We won our first game, but I think I was sitting in the wrong spot because I knew more answers in different seats than my own (I still didn't know very much, though).

I just returned from a quick visit out to BC. I spent the weekend with my brother Jason and his wife Megan. She's expecting in October and she looks great. My brother has grown a beard and I almost didn't recognize him at the airport (pictures, hopefully, to be posted tonight). The weather was amazing (Jason even had a sunburn after Saturday). We hung out with Megan's brother and his wife and a couple of their friends for a barbeque on Sunday. It was a really great weekend. But, I am paying for the time difference today! I am so tired.