monday musings: i heart the bachelor

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Did you kids happen to catch The Bachelor tonight?  Not quite what I was expecting... I mean, I was expecting him to pick Emily, but did not expect the awkwardness of the ATFR show.  Little Miss Emily sure didn't seem as perfect after the final rose... but I still have my hopes they might make it.  I'm too pooped to stay up late and watch the big Jimmy Kimmel reveal of our new Bachelorette, but rumor has it the coveted title will be filled by Ashley H.  Not sure how I feel about that, but I'm sure I will watch.  What are your thoughts on tonight's Bachelor?

Shifting gears...Japan update!  Continue to pray for my friends.  Pray that fears are calmed and rest can finally be found between all of the aftershocks.  Melanie was originally scheduled to come home at the end of the month... but maybe sooner if possible.  Please keep the people of Japan in your thoughts.  The images on CNN continue to amaze me and I can hardly imagine what is going through the minds of Japan's people.  We are all reminded that homes have been destroyed, possessions have been lost, and families have been devastated.  Even though we are oceans apart, we can all relate with the emotions of the human heart.  My heart aches for all who have been affected, but I'm hopeful for relief and restoration.  Stay tuned!   

friday fun: jan 21

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Happy weekend, friends!  I don't know about you... but this week has been long and exhausting!  Time for my five Friday fun things...

1) The weather has been such a downer this week - all I want to do is stay in bed.  And catch up on my DVR.  Current DVR options include re-runs of Rachel Zoe {my latest obsession - I die}, Top Chef All-Stars {yay for Restaurant Week} and Top Chef Las Vegas {because I never saw it the first time around}.

2) We're celebrating one of my bff's bdays this weekend.  I love birthday parties - espescially because I know there will be cake!

3) The mister has been getting busier by the day with beloved busy season.  They keep saying that someday this whole experience will be worth it... we are just trying to hang in there. 

4) Because of his crazy schedule, I am a single lady most nights.  This week I have already worked on a few of my resolutions {specifically numbers 2 and 11}.  I enjoyed my weekly viewing of the trainwreck we all know as The Bachelor with my bffs {and bffs mom - truly the best part!}.  I also indulged in my weekly Taco Tuesday with a dear friend from ACU {I would link to you Brooke if you hadn't deleted your blog!}.

5) I'm really intrigued by the Silhoutte.  Have you seen this amazing machine??  It's almost like it can do anything you want!  But, I'm kind of slow when it comes to fancy computer devices.  If it's not excel, outlook, or visio, I am not your girl.  And yes, I am a Visio pro.  Be jealous.  I can flowchart like no one's business!

Have a great weekend!  See you kids on Monday!

don't judge my DVR

I love some good TV drama.  And thank goodness there is plenty of it these days.  This is my escape from my crazy world of spreadsheets and flowcharts and an opportunity to simply not think.  Our DVR is chock-full of some {classy} shows.  So you want to know my current fave 'must-watch' {aside from the bachelor}?

Millionaire Matchmaker!  I just adore Patti.  She speaks her mind and says exactly what every viewer is thinking about those crazy millionaires.  She kicks butt and looks amazing at all times.

Onto the trash tv faves: BridalPlasty {omg complete train wreck, but so addicting - AND I can't stand Jenessa}, You're Cut Off {season 2 just started - gotta love a bunch of spoiled girls trying to do housework and earn an honest living}, and the occasional housewives shows.  I don't make an effort to watch these, but if they are on the tube, I tune in.  Can't decide if I like Atlanta or Beverly Hills more.

To top it all off, we love crime shows and competition shows in the Stringer house... but that's a whole separate post for a rainy day.  What are your favorite {trashy} tv shows??

brad is back

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Brad is back and I love it.  This season is going to be awesome.  So many people are not fans of his {I'm still on the fence}... but ABC is genius.  This season is going to be full of drama and lots of women watching to see if he's the same Brad from the past or 'a new man'.  Pure genius.  I am also always amazed how ABC finds these crazy women.  Put a really hot man {who I can't believe is 38} in front of 30 women and watch them go nuts.  It slowly turns into a crazy person contest and it is pure awesomeness. 

My top picks include: Emily, Ashley S., and Ashley H.  Last night's episode was straight up crazy town.  Glad he booted the nutzos.  I was a bit disappointed fang girl did not see much air time last night, but I can't wait to see what other drama Michelle causes! 

What do I love more than The Bachelor show???  How about the blogs.  Read this one and this one.  Amazing.  Hours of entertainment.  They make it worth wasting 2 hours of my life every Monday night.