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[dianora2]

Hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving. Mine was mostly okay; had much fun playing with the nephew, who apparently, when he was asked what he was thankful for, said, "I'm only thankful for Aunt [Dia]." Ha ha ha ha ha. Sadly I was not in the room when he said that, but I am assured that it happened.






Look at the mouth on that kid. SO CUTE.





I'm so sad that Dallas and Toni got eliminated! Although really, once Dallas lost his passport, they were kind of screwed regardless. It's not like they would have been able to leave for the next country on time, I'm guessing. Still, I'm so bummed that they are not in the final, and Dan and Andrew are. As usual, there is no justice in reality TV. I hope Nick and Starr win. I kind of like Nick a lot, especially after his approaching the Metro thing the same way I would have -- buses, are you kidding me? Subway maps are easy peasy.

Didn't even look into going to TAR Con this year. I guess I'm over it, unless the time comes again when I fall in love with a team, which hasn't happened in seasons. Oh well.


Desperate Housewives has been totally awesome this season. I'm loving it. Yay show.

Another show I am loving this season is Chuck. And to think I almost gave up on it last year. The second season has been nothing short of sublime.



I suspect I'm going to be in the minority on this, but I really dug the whole Shawn/Gus's sister thing, although apparently not enough for me to actually remember her name. I think it was the bit where they were sort of but not really holding hands in the police station. I'm a sucker for that shit. Beyond that, I enjoyed it, especially the ending with the annual Christmas gift shenanigans. Hee. Can't wait for the new season to start!


Hard to believe Christmas is coming up so soon! By the way, all of your "All I Want..." icon needs can be filled in this post from iconseeyou.

Shot of Taylor Kitsch as Gambit in the Wolverine movie. I have to admit, as a Gambit fangirl, I think I approve. Of the looks, anyway. Not so much the shirt.

One of my Overheards went up again.

In case any BSG fans haven't seen them yet, Michael Trucco posted some awesome behind the scenes shots on his website.

This is charming: The Labor Department is racing to complete a new rule, strenuously opposed by President-elect Barack Obama, that would make it much harder for the government to regulate toxic substances and hazardous chemicals to which workers are exposed on the job. STAY CLASSY, GUYS.

Nicholas Kristof writes about the epidemic of women being deliberately scarred by acid in eastern countries. Warning, disturbing content at link. At his blog about the column he links to the Progressive Women's Association in Pakistan, which is taking donations.

Anderson Cooper in a swimsuit. Rawr.

Happy Belated Birthday telaryn!

Comments

[bexatious.livejournal.com]

Oh, man, I totally ship Shawn/Joy. They made me flail like a little girl.

And I totally DO NOT ship Shawn/Juliet and I hope to God it never comes to pass.

[dianora2.livejournal.com]

Joy! Thank you. Oh good, you and I can be on the lonely Shawn/Joy ship.

I'm indifferent to Shawn/Juliet, which, considering what a shipper whore I am, is pretty sad.

[bexatious.livejournal.com]

I really want to see Carlton/Juliet. Their little moments together are so freaking cute.

[aj.livejournal.com]

You would be happy friends with my roommate, jesshelga. Her Carlton/Juliet love is epic and storied.

[bexatious.livejournal.com]

I shall have to check them out!

[anxietygrrl.livejournal.com]

I would also like to embarrass jesshelga, by pointing you to her fic (http://community.livejournal.com/finefoxyladies/tag/lassiter/o%27hara).

[aj.livejournal.com]

Man, I can always count on you to follow up and be more awesome. ULTIMATE WINGMAN.

*highfives*

[kiss-me-cassie.livejournal.com]

I will join you in the Shawn/Joy boat, as they were fabulously cute. Almost as cute as Shawn in his jammies. ;)

[phdelicious.livejournal.com]

You know you've been a swimmer too long when a guy in trunks looks odder than a guy in a speedo. ;-)

Dang it I forgot about the Psych special.

[dianora2.livejournal.com]

Knowing USA I'm sure they will rerun it many times. :D

[marakara.livejournal.com]

Your nephew is very cute.

Take Care
Mara

[dianora2.livejournal.com]

Thank you! He is a cutie.

[juliedarling.livejournal.com]

Hee, the whole Christmas special is called Christmas Joy, so that's how I remember. I really hope they bring her back; I'm happy as long as Shawn is flirting with someone. Although I'm heavily in the minority, since I do like Shawn/Juliet. And I continue to be impressed with what a brilliant comedic actor Dule Hill is. Who knew?

Your nephew continues to pwn with his cuteness. And awww, that's so sweet! :x

I'm liking DH, too! And I wasn't expecting to, since I started watching this season mainly for Gale, who's going to be out for a while now, obviously.

I am currently watching The Girls Next Door, btw. I blame you.

[tonycaselli.livejournal.com]

I was SO bummed to see Toni and Dallas get eliminated. For a minute there I thought we'd get lucky and Ken/Tina (who I've wanted gone for a while) would screw up, but no... I would've loved to see Toni/Dallas and Nick/Starr fighting it out in the finale. Now we've got to watch those Frat dolts for another hour! Ah well...

And my wife and I LOVE Chuck! Silly, sweet, funny - it's a weekly fave.

Have a good week!

[krazykitkat.livejournal.com]

He is so beautiful.

And glad to hear about Desperate Housewives. Mum and I really enjoyed last season.

[oracne.livejournal.com]

Very pretty Gambit....

[dianora2.livejournal.com]

He looks pretty good, right? I am trepidatious but hopeful.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_jems_/]

I actually think that if Toni and Dallas had only taken the cab in the first place, they would have been neck and neck with Ken and Tina. As it was, that was just one mistake too much, which is such a shame, because at this point, I will hate it if anyone but Nick and Starr win.

The frat boys? Eligible for the million? Are you kidding me?! They should have been gone several legs ago, and it's only dumb luck that they hung on by the skin of their teeth.

[suehypno.livejournal.com]

Totally agree about TAR. I really thought they belonged in the final three, as opposed to the most uncoordinated embarrassment to higher education I've seen in many years. (Although god knows, Dallas clearly is doing college on a sports scholarship as the brains? Not so much.) Still, I liked their relationship and they were strong racers. Dammit.

[bigboobedcanuck.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the BSG link! Aww, it's like they're at camp. Cuteness.

Also thanks for the Taylor pic. YUM.

I definitely want Nick and Starr to win, mostly for him (although I like her fine). He's a really great racer. I loved him in the cab reading the clue carefully and adding up the numbers. He's thorough and smart, and I dig it.

Poor Toni and Dallas. You can overcome lack of money, but not passports.

Oh, and the frat boys cannot win. I mean, good on them if they do, because it will be the most unlikely TAR victory ever. But still. No.