The Conversation, Volume 1

Have you guys seen the new show on Lifetime, The Conversation?

(No, not 7 Days of Sex but you better believe that's on my DVR to be watched too!)

The premise is so fantastic.  This journalist, Amanda de Cadenet, has these incredibly intimate interviews, that are more like conversations (see what they did there?), with famous female celebrities.

It is a must watch!

At the end, she asks them some straight-forward questions, and they are all put together in a touching montage.  It is such a wonderful look into the personal lives of these females, and makes you realize how much they really are one of us.

And that got me thinking...

Wouldn't it be great to have that kind of conversation with the people in my life?

To be able to ask a straight-forward question and get a straight-forward answer, in an intimate way to learn more about one another?

So, I sent out some emails,

texts,

tweets,

and make my Facebook status one of the questions from The Conversation:

In three sentences or less,
What would you tell your 14-year-old self?

And here are some of their answers:

Stay tuned for more answers in the coming days and weeks!

{Neely's Blog}

One Tree Hill Inspired Predictions

I know I'm a little behind being that OTH (real fans use acronyms....hello HIMYM fans!) ended weeks ago, but I've been thinking of the predictions that Haley and Lucas used to do that they touched on during the series finale ever since watching it.

Need a refresher?

Seriously, so much fun!  So, I as Handsome Husband is getting ready to gear up for law school (beginning of the school year just four months away!), I thought I'd made my own predictions...

In four years...

HH will be graduating in the top 10% of his law school class, and will have already secured an amazeballs job as a first-year associate, thanks to a lot of hard work!

 

 

I will be working as an RN for the company I currently do, in their beautiful new tower - heck maybe I'll even be the NICU charge nurse!

 

 

We won't be thinking about thinking about starting our family...we will have actually done it!

 

 

We will still be laughing the days away together, and loving the life we've created with together.

 

 

What are your predictions for four years from now?

Boob Tube Babble: Chair is Better Than Dair

Okay y'all.  Here's the thing.  I watch a couple shows that might be intended for a sligthtly younger audience teenagers.  And the other thing?  I get pretty invested in my shows.  By invested I mean, maybe I yell at the TV when a character does something stupid, perhaps I can get into heated debates over plotlines, I might even feel genuine anger towards my friends TV characters sometimes.

And there is a certain show that is highlighting a certain poorly matched couple that is making me do all of the above.

Fans of the show must know what I'm talking about, right?

This baloney.

Are you freakin' kidding me?  How many times do we have to see the back and forth between Chuck and Blair before they give us what we want: Chair!

In conclusion,

Duh.

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Boob Tube Babble: The Great January Television Return

Okay, it's been a while but I'm linking up with my girl Neely this week for Boob Tube Babble!

 

Talk about a big TV month - the amount of shows that have come back in the past few weeks is cray.

Let's take a look:

I am really ready to know who "A" is already.

(Also I'm about 2 episodes behind so if we've found out, shhh!)

The episode where MerDer get their baby back?  Tears.

Pete is a total tool,

I feel bad for Amelia,

and thank goodness Sam and Addison are done with their ridiculous relationship.

That is all.

YES.  They're back.

(PS. Does anyone else think JWoww has gotten to be like ultra boring?  I watched the marathon for the days leading up to the new season [because of course I did] and she was way more fun in the early Jersey days.)

Okay, so this show maybe could should have ended years ago, but you know?  I love it. 

Love me some Brooke, love me some Naley. 

But let's be real, the first episode was weird as eff.  

The bombshells at the end of the episode?

Made me gasp out load!

So good.

Okay, look, I've had just about enough of this Chuck and Blair (or Chair as I like to call them) are together,

now they're not,

now they are,

baloney 

(not my first word choice, but we'll go with it).

They belong together.  Enough back and forth already!

What have you been watching?

Boob Tube Babble: The Totally Shocking Kardashian Divorce

I'm back linking up with Boob Tube Babble and oh how happy I am to be back!! I've missed my TV chatter!



Let's talk about the most shocking announcement in realty television history that came about this week:

These two lovebirds are calling it quits.

(If this is the first time you're hearing about this, what rock have you been living under this week?)

I don't think I'm the only one to have completely expected this news - amiright?  BUT, 72 days?  Seriously?!  Could it be any more obvious that this was a publicity stunt?

I have to admit I soaked that reality TV wedding up - totally drank the kool-aid.  But during the entire special (and actually the episodes leading up to the wedding) something just seemed off.  I get being stressed about your wedding (trust me I get it), but hating your future spouse during the rehearsal?  Seems strange.  Makes sense now, now that it seems the entire wedding/marriage was a bit off, or just non-existent really.

Y'all know I don't really talk politics, but I have to share what my very liberal (and love her that way!) Sister Singer posted in regards to this little marriage flop:

Word.

Boob Tube Babble: Exclusive Interviews Make Me Giddy

So it's been a little while since I've talked teev with y'all, but I'm back!





I mentioned months ago that I was seriously invested in the Casey Anthony trial while it was being televised (and if we are being honest here, for the three years my bestie Nancy G talked about it leading up to the trial).

As we all know, Casey Anthony ended up being found not guilty (note: she was not found innocent), and much of the nation was outraged, and felt justice was not served for the sweet little girl who lost her life one way or another three years ago, little Caylee Anthony.

While the trial wrapped up weeks ago, the lives of those involved, most notably Casey's parents and Caylee's grandparents, George and Cindy Anthony, are still understandably unravelled. 

Since the day the trial wrapped, I have been psychotically anxiously awaiting the first interview (so likely to be *exclusive!*) from either George, Cindy, Casey or any combination of the three. 

Last week my dreams came true, when Dr. Phil premiered his Fall season with not one, not two, but three episodes full of exclusive interview footage with George and Cindy.

While I appreciate their candidness in a time that must continue to be grappling as parents and grandparents, I'm gunna be honest here,

I was underwhelmed.



Perhaps it was because I was so immersed in the trail and the events surrounding it that not much of the information they revealed was new to me, perhaps it was because I have never found the couple as suspicious as many and wasn't trying to catch them in some kind of slip-up, or maybe it was just kind of an interview with some pivotal points surrounded by a large layer of fluff.

From a psychological standpoint (not that I am a professional by any stretch of the imagination), it seems that Cindy Anthony has some deep-rooted denial that was, at times, disturbing to watch.  Other than those moments though (and the very sad stretch where they spoke of George's depression), I just kept finding myself uninterested.  (Being real: I fell asleep during part of the 3rd installment).

Did you watch this interview special - what did you think?

Boob Tube Babble: "Little Boxes on the Hillside"

Cookie for the first person to guess what show the theme song of the title is from!

If you guessed Weeds then I totally owe you a cookie!

Weeds has been back for a few episodes now this summer, and I was so excited for it's return!  

One bored trip to Target where I chose to pick up Season 1 on DVD was all it took for me to get hooked!  That was a few seasons back, and I got myself caught up, and have been counting down the days until the season premiers every summer since.

This season (and to be honest, the past few) has left a little to be desired.  I totally miss the old suburban setting that made Weeds so great.  A stay-at-home mom turned drug dealer in a community similar to the one I grew up was hilarious, and awesome.

Doesn't Showtime have the best shows on premium cable?  Weeds, Nurse Jackie, Dexter, The Big C...awesome!

The One Where I Get Star-Struck…by a Real Housewife

I mentioned a few weeks ago that Gardening Mom invited me to a lovely fundraiser for Autism to benefit TACA: Talk About Curing Autism.  What I failed to mention was that while at this fundraiser, I became besties with had a 30-second conversation with one of The Real Housewives of Orange County.

First of all, you should know that I have a serious obsession with The Real Housewives.  I watch nearly all of the cities, but The Real Housewives of Orange County has a special place in my heart.  Not only was it the original Housewives that kicked off the eventual franchise, but it's based in my little corner of the world - Orange County!

But back to the night I met a celebrity a housewife who's actually since been kicked off the show.

Gardening Mom and I were maneuvering our way through the crowds (I hate crowds, so I was being a little stress case-y), and she was leading the way.  She had worn a gorgeous blue dress that was a bit long, and had put on a hot pair of flat sandals instead of pumps, so the length was seriously dragging.  I kept accidentally stepping on her impromptu train, and it was driving us both bananas!  After about the 413th time my heel made contact with her dress, she turned around and said "You keep stepping on my dress!" to which I replied "Maybe you should wear a dress that fits!" (I'm telling you, the crowds make me irritable).

You'll imagine my delight surprise when a squeaky voice next to me said "At least it's cute!" and I turned to see who it was, and was met with this Bravo-lebrity:

Lynne Curtin from the OC Housewives

It took me a second to figure out who she was, but I quickly realized it was none other than the housewife known best for her leather cuffs and outrageous daughters.  Once I realized I was in the presence of one of the OC Housewives, I was suddenly a complete stuttering idiot.  I stammered together a response - something award-winningly eloquent I'm sure.

She wandered next to me (I guess she was there alone?) for about 30 more seconds, smiling mindlessly, and I continued to be star-struck by a D-list celebrity.  I think I tried to make some small-talk, but to be honest, I was embarassingly and completely star-struck housewife-struck.  After she moved on to another unsuspecting fan, I tried to tell Gardening Mom who we had just been walking along side of, and she was less than overwhelmed.

I want to give Lynney some major credit, and share that she looks much better in person than she ever looked on the show, and she was very sweet and friendly, albeit coming off as slightly airheaded.  She is also like insanely tiny, and made me feel like a cow.

While I was at the benefit because I care about autism and it's terribly detrimental effects, I have to say meeting barely talking to one of the housewives that I've clocked some major hours watching from my couch was the highlight of the night.

Boob Tube Babble: "Expect the Unexpected"

I'm back for Boob Tube Babble this week because one of my very favorite shows that I am completely, insanely obsessed with a big fan of came back this week!  What show, you ask?

Yup!  I am one of those creepy voyeurs who is totally in to Big Brother.  If you've been living under a rock (or just don't have 3+ days a week to dedicate to a television show), Big Brother is a reality game-show where strangers are picked to live in a house, and have their lives taped, to find out what happens when people stop being polite, and start getting real!  Okay, no, that is The Real World (huge fan of that one too - Hawaii was my ultimate fave season).  In Big Brother, "houseguests" are living in a house (which is really a set on the CBS lot) where their every word is recorded and their every move is on video (seriously, I think there are even creepy cameras in the bathroom).

The houseguests have no connection to the outside world - no phones, no TV, no email, nothing - just each other for the entire summer, or until you get evicted.  The game includes winning competitions, lots of backstabbing strategizing, and voting one person out of the house each week, until there are 2 people standing and 1 wins $500,000.

I have managed to get my entire family (okay Sister Singer won't join in) enamored with the show, and now it is super fun to watch with the group (albeit hard to hear as everyone always has an opinion).  

Since Season 13 of Big Brother premiered last night, and being that I am a big fan of snap-judgement (you're not?), I thought I would share some of my favorites from this year's cast.  

First of all, this year Big Brother brought back 3 "dynamic duos" from past seasons, one of which being one of my all-time favorite couples ever to come out of Big Brother!

Jordan and Jeff

Omigah, Jordan is hilarious (not sure it is intentional most of the time, but she cracks me up!) and Jeff is  super funny and seems so genuine.  They started dating on the show, and are still together, which I think is so sweet.  I just wish Jordan could be my best friend, and then my life would be complete.

I'm not a huge fan of the other dynamic duos brought back, so let me point out 2 favorites from this year's newbies.

Cassie

She has a thick southern accent, and likes beer.  Being that I like to pretend I am a Southern Belle (Hat Dad told me there was nothing "belle" about me last night - broke my heart), and Bud Light is my weekend bev of choice, I am thinking Cassie and I are peas in a pod.  Also, our names are almost the same, so it's totally meant to be.  

Dominic

I usually root exclusively for the ladies on Big Brother, but this guy made a funny joke last night that made my whole family laugh out loud, so I will be a fan for now.  Although, until he made the joke, I thought he a little douchey, to be honest.  Hopefully his humor will help cancel out his tool factor.

Do you watch Big Brother?  Who were your favorites last night?

Boob Tube Babble: GLEEK in Training

I'm linking up again with Neely and Meg for Boob Tube Babble this week!

The past two weeks, I have gotten into a show that I never really understood the obsession with before.

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So, I know I'm like totally behind the times here, but I am definitely now a Gleek-in-Training.  I watched the entire first season (both parts) in less than 3 days.  While working, and supposedly staying productive.

Sister Singer and Gardening Mom are both avid fans, along with Best Friend Fashionista - they all even went to "Glee Live!" last month!  (Don't know if I will get to that level, but you never can tell.)

Lets talk about some things about the first season:

• Rachel is pretty hot when she doesn't dress like a 5th grader.
• Why would Mercedes think it is the right thing to do to keep Quinn and Puck's dirty little secret from Finn?
• Mr. Shu is so gangsta when he sings.
• Coach Sylvester is totally hilarious!
• Also, how sweet is her relationship with her sister?
• Quinn is a beeyotch, and I am not a fan.

I've seen a few more recent episodes (due to Sister and Mom's obsession), and I have to say the show is certainly more polished now, and I like Santana and Britney's characters, which are hardly even addressed in Season 1!

I was totally bummed when I finished Season 1 on instant-watch Netflix and realized Season 2 isn't on there!  And the entire Season 2 seems to be no where online - anyone have any suggestions on where to watch?

Are you a Gleek?  Who's your favorite character?

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Boob Tube Babble: "Bombshell TONIGHT"

I mentioned in my Things Thursday post this week that I was wondering if it was creepy that I am super enamored with the Casey Anthony trial.  (Is it weird, by the way?  Am I the only one?)

The first time I heard about this case (and the many others I have since learned of from the same source) was from a woman who needs no introduction:

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Nancy Grace.  Otherwise known as my idol, or the woman who knows all.  Does anyone watch her show on HLN?  She's amazing.  While I might be exaggerating a little bit, she really is fascinating.

She has some very strong opinions, and doesn't have it when people disagree with her!  She is (unintentionally, most of the time) hilarious.  In all seriousness, though, she does draw attention to missing children and always puts victims first.

Without further adieu, I bring to you...

10 Reasons I Am Nancy Grace's Personality Twin

1. We are both always right.

2. We don't need evidence to prove the aforementioned fact.

3. No one is allowed to talk over us.

4. We are allowed to talk over everyone.

5. We refer to lawyers as animals that need to be "unleashed" (except for you, Gardening Mom!) 

6. We both have lovely Southern accents (okay, this one I only wish).

7. We both love hairspray - product, not the musical (musical's not bad though, and I'm sure Nancy would agree).

8. Neither of us like, nor believe, Casey Anthony or her shenanigans.

9. We both say "Bombshell TONIGHT" when something really wacky happens!  (I may or may not be copying her, but bygones.)

10. We both believe in justice!  (As long as we are right...otherwise, we don't want to talk about it.)

Nancy, if you somehow read this blog - please contact me.  I really think we should consider a merger here - Nancy Case?  Stress Grace?  It could be glorious.

Boob Toob Babble: I Was Never Let in on This Secret

I'm linking up with Boob Tube Babble again this week because I think it is so fun to get together and chat about your shows!  (Am I the only one who takes complete ownership of the television shows I watch, referring to them as "my shows"?)

This week, I'd like to talk about a little gem they call "The Secret Life of the American Teenager."

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If you don't watch this show, you're truly missing out.  While I'm not sure which American teenagers are leading this type of secret life (I sure didn't), this show is pure gold.  The actors all terribly overact, the storylines are insanely predictable, and the show greatly over exaggerates most situations - but it's seriously addicting.  I have gotten completely sucked in and find myself rooting for certain couples (Ricky and Amy belong together!), and tsk tsk-ing poor behavior (Madison is a moron).

To give a short background, the show is about a group of high schoolers.  One of them, Amy, gets pregnant after a slip in judgement during band camp (I never went to band camp, so maybe that's why I didn't know about this secret life when I was in high school).  The show follows Amy and her love life as she struggles with pregnancy and childrearing in high school.  Then the show got a little wacky when another character became pregnant.  There's also a really weird relationship swap that doesn't make much sense, but does make good shallow TV.

For those that watch the show, how much of a total doucher was Ben this week?

Ben Boykewich: Professional Jerk/Baby Daddy

  

The show is also perfect for a drinking game - take a sip every time a character says "sex"during the show, and you'll get your Monday night buzz before you get through half the episode!

Come join us at Boob Tube Babble!

Do you have any guilty pleasure TV shows that hardly stimulate your brain cells, but you can't help but watch?

Happy Hour and a Little Boob Tube Babble

I am (shamefully) sipping on coca-cola at 10:30pm on a Friday night, while sitting on my couch doing homework and watching Friday Night Lights - wild life I live over here (try not to be jealous).

This week for Happy Hour, I'd like to also link up to A Complete Waste of Makeup's Boob Tube Babble.  I can't believe I missed their first week, because if I haven't mentioned it yet here, I am a total TV addict.  Like - it's a problem.  If I didn't have a DVR, I would have a hard time leaving the house.  I get invested in my shows, no matter how cheesy or ridiculous their story lines might get.

I am really into reality TV, but one drama that I am a die-hard for (even after many fans - Cute Apartment included! - have jumped ship is Grey's Anatomy.  I started watching a couple seasons in and had to backtrack a bit, but ever since them, I've been hooked.  It's one of the rare shows I have been known to get emotional during, and no matter how tired I am on Thursday nights, I rarely miss watching the episode before bed.

This week, two of the characters on the show got married - in Grey's first ever lesbian wedding!  It was beautiful, and so well done, I thought.

Is it weird that I totally feel like I know these characters, and was like inordinately happy for Callie and Arizona?  Also, though I totally don't think Handsome Husband would be on board, I adore the name 'Arizona'!

Also, how totally rude was it that these two thunder-stealers skipped the wedding to finally make their stupid post-it legal?  I was so flabbergasted that they did this!  As Gardening Mom so succinctly said - "couldn't they have, like, done that tomorrow?" - weird!

That's what I'm thinking about during my (late-night) happy hour.

If you're popping over from Happy Hour or Boob Tube Babble, please feel free to take a look around!  You can catch up on my wedding recaps, find out how I met Handsome Husband, or learn a little bit more about me.  If you like what you see - please consider following me!