Day 12 - 30 Day TV Challenge
I picked Dexter, not because of the sociopathic, serial killer element, but because as I watch the show, I realize that Dexter makes a lot of the same observations about people that I've made. But I think I picked it mostly because he, like me, tries to find his way through a world he just doesn't understand at all. He doesn't understand how people act the way they do, but he's very smart as to why, as to what motivates them. In that sense, he is like the man in Plato's "Allegory of the Cave" because his thinking is just so much different than everyone else's. He is torn between being who he really is and being the person the rest of humanity thinks he should be. It's a very interesting dichotomy.
Friday, August 12, 2011
A Show Nobody Thinks I'd Like - Robot Chicken
Day 11 - 30 Day TV Challenge
What do you get when you combine sick humor with claymation? Robot Chicken. And I love it. Most people would probably assume a show like that is beneath me, but it's one of those that's so stupid it's awesome. I have a dark sense of humor myself so that helps too.
What do you get when you combine sick humor with claymation? Robot Chicken. And I love it. Most people would probably assume a show like that is beneath me, but it's one of those that's so stupid it's awesome. I have a dark sense of humor myself so that helps too.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Endometriosis
The longer I live, the more convinced I become that karma hates me.
Case in point. Things are really starting to look up for me right now. My thesis proposal was accepted. Every teacher I wanted on my thesis committee has agreed to be on it. I was offered a spot teaching a section of English 099. The kids are back in school. I had an epiphany about my novel-in-progress.
But of course, karma has a way of balancing my life out. Whenver good things happen, they're immediately countered by bad things.
This time, it's endometriosis.
I was first diagnosed a year before I conceived my youngest son. My doctor did laproscopic surgery on my belly to scrape out every trace of the disease he could find. Unfortunately, endometriosis has only two cures: pregnancy or hysterectomy. Well, I got pregnant last time. But the doc told me it would eventually come back, and when that happened, I'd need a hysterectomy.
It's back. With a vengeance.
The worst part is I can't even get in to see my doctor for another month! So I'm going to have to try my hardest to make it through a month of excruciating abdominal pain while going to school and teaching comp. I went to the ER because the pain was so bad I thought I'd been stabbed, but they treated me like a petty drug addict trying to scam them for pain meds. In reality, what I really wanted was them to scoop out my innards so I could recover sooner.
My mom had endometriosis when she was a tad younger than me, and when they finally did her hysterectomy, her ovaries had become giant blood blisters, and they had to take those out as well. As a result, she's developed serious conditions over the years. She's had a stroke, severe osteoporosis, and a plethora of other problems.
I just hope that when they get around to fixing me, my ovaries aren't jacked up like hers were. I do not want to wind up a mess like her.
Case in point. Things are really starting to look up for me right now. My thesis proposal was accepted. Every teacher I wanted on my thesis committee has agreed to be on it. I was offered a spot teaching a section of English 099. The kids are back in school. I had an epiphany about my novel-in-progress.
But of course, karma has a way of balancing my life out. Whenver good things happen, they're immediately countered by bad things.
This time, it's endometriosis.
I was first diagnosed a year before I conceived my youngest son. My doctor did laproscopic surgery on my belly to scrape out every trace of the disease he could find. Unfortunately, endometriosis has only two cures: pregnancy or hysterectomy. Well, I got pregnant last time. But the doc told me it would eventually come back, and when that happened, I'd need a hysterectomy.
It's back. With a vengeance.
The worst part is I can't even get in to see my doctor for another month! So I'm going to have to try my hardest to make it through a month of excruciating abdominal pain while going to school and teaching comp. I went to the ER because the pain was so bad I thought I'd been stabbed, but they treated me like a petty drug addict trying to scam them for pain meds. In reality, what I really wanted was them to scoop out my innards so I could recover sooner.
My mom had endometriosis when she was a tad younger than me, and when they finally did her hysterectomy, her ovaries had become giant blood blisters, and they had to take those out as well. As a result, she's developed serious conditions over the years. She's had a stroke, severe osteoporosis, and a plethora of other problems.
I just hope that when they get around to fixing me, my ovaries aren't jacked up like hers were. I do not want to wind up a mess like her.
My Guilty Pleasure TV Show - Transformers G1
Day 10 - 30 Day TV Challenge
This was one of my favorite shows as a little kid, but as a 31 year old mother and aspiring English scholar, I should be a tad embarrassed for liking Transformers. Watching episodes of it now, I can admit that yeah, it's pretty cheesy stuff. Even still, I'd pit it against a lot of the cartoons on TV today!
This was one of my favorite shows as a little kid, but as a 31 year old mother and aspiring English scholar, I should be a tad embarrassed for liking Transformers. Watching episodes of it now, I can admit that yeah, it's pretty cheesy stuff. Even still, I'd pit it against a lot of the cartoons on TV today!
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
My Favorite TV Actress - Holly Hunter
Day 9 - 30 Day TV Challenge
I find myself in the same quandry as on Day 8. I don't really have a favorite actress, so I chose Holly Hunter of Saving Grace as my #1. I chose her simply because I love the character, Grace. She's unapologetically all woman, and she lives life to the fullest. Holly Hunter really brought the character to life.
I find myself in the same quandry as on Day 8. I don't really have a favorite actress, so I chose Holly Hunter of Saving Grace as my #1. I chose her simply because I love the character, Grace. She's unapologetically all woman, and she lives life to the fullest. Holly Hunter really brought the character to life.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
My Favorite TV Actor - Jensen Ackles
Day 8 - 30 Day Song Challenge
There's a lot of TV actors who certainly deserve a nod, but since I'm having a hard time deciding who exactly is my favorite, I picked Jensen Ackles as my #1. He plays Dean Winchester on Supernatural. Basically, he's my favorite Texan =)
There's a lot of TV actors who certainly deserve a nod, but since I'm having a hard time deciding who exactly is my favorite, I picked Jensen Ackles as my #1. He plays Dean Winchester on Supernatural. Basically, he's my favorite Texan =)
Sunday, August 7, 2011
The TV Show I Can Quote Best - Supernatural
Day 7 - 30 Day TV Challenge
Supernatural is this amazing balance of intense, dark drama and really funny moments. All the characters have great one-liners that are easy to remember. This clip is devoted to Castiel's best lines.
Supernatural is this amazing balance of intense, dark drama and really funny moments. All the characters have great one-liners that are easy to remember. This clip is devoted to Castiel's best lines.
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