Bits and Bobs

[gateslacker]

It feels like it has been forever since I posted and I wonder why I don't do drive by updates. Maybe because my "head posts" aren't always in sync with my access. There's no service in the building I work in and, even if I am not in the building, I live in an area of that stupid E (i.e., no 3 or 4G.) That cuts out any lunchtime musings, should they occur.

So, here's a few things I am happy about, which is saying A LOT since I am a decidedly unhappy, unmotivated person in the Winter even when the sun decides to make an appearance.

(In no particular order)

SEASON 9!!!!!!!!!!! 'nuff said

It's Wednesday. On Wednesday, I am more optimistic and all aflutter with anticipation of a new episode. It's pathetic (but fun) so who cares.

Long Weekend!!!!!!

Chatting with dombedeand _leigh_leigh while watching Swan Song was great fun yesterday. Having iMessage tied to my iPad makes it even better!

Ditto on de23 being able to come over last Saturday so she could watch some season seven. It's always more fun viewing with someone else.

de23 the roasted Okra was FANTASTIC. However, I improvised and did not use the cumin. I didn't have any, of course, but I don't think I would have liked that flavor on okra, anyway.

I am getting pretty awesome with the weighted hula hoop. I am the only one, aside from the instructor, who can actually keep it going. Have I mentioned that I Have never been able to do this? You really work up a sweat, too.

The Winchesters DO look quite fetching on the 50 inch widescreen. At some point, I will provide pictorial evidence of this so that you all may also drool.

My supervisor registered me for a required online CEU course. She was feeling bad that she kept harassing me to get it done while not giving me time on the schedule to do it. Hello, it's a 4-5 hr course. I can't exactly do it between patients and I work over enough as it is. So, she finally set aside some time and then saved me even more time by completing my registration. The password she chose for me? Dean1*. Hahahahahaha. I don't even know if it was amusing happenstance or intentional because she doesn't watch the show (not to be confused with my supervising physician who is also a recent convert, I am probably the most supervised person in my office.)

I should feel really guilty about this next happy thing which I can't tell you because it is really spoilery for some upcoming season 8 stuff. I try not to expand the spoilery stuff when I happen across it but you all know I am WEAK and my weakness only increases as a season progresses.

I should be ashamed to admit that the shmoopy ending of last weeks Downton Abbey gave me the warm fuzzies, proving yet again that I can be pretty easy to manipulate sometimes. Whatever. I am choosing to see it as hope that I will never become a completely jaded, cynical viewer/reader of stories. Those folks are miserable, man! They're never satisfied.

Whoever posted that link to the never before seen SG-1 bloopers, you gave me more nostalgic warm fuzzies!!!Awwwww. dragonfly_sg1 was that you? If so, can you humor my total laziness and post a link or embed in the comments. Finding the youtube embed code on my iPad is historically problematic.

What is making you happy today?

Comments

[dm-lunsford.livejournal.com]

I am most impressed by your success with the weighted hula hoop. I've never been able to manage one of those.

Roasted okra? Sounds yummy! I love okra, but have never considered roasting it. Do you roast it whole, or cut it in smaller bits first?

[gateslacker.livejournal.com]

The weighted one is easier than the regular ones.

Yes, I just bought a bag of frozen whole okra. There were a few tough pieces in the end but, for the most part, it was perfect and not the least bit slimy.

And thank you for my Valentines Day card. You are always so thoughtful and it put a smile on my face after my long, late clinic day.

(((((((Hugs)))))))

[soniag.livejournal.com]

Steve and I are making our slow way through SPN eps. Last night I wanted to get online and squee at length over "Skin" because of the great writing, great tension, and the interesting way of delivering Dean's repressed resentment toward Sam through the POV of another character. This really was a showcase episode for Mr. Ackles.

Yeah, I could go on but you guys are thinking "that was 10 million episodes ago. Who cares?"

(I know you care. But more recent events are much more on your minds, of course.)

Tonight we will finish "Hook Man" and hopefully get a start on "Bugs" and then I'll finally be to the eps I haven't seen already!

Still haven't finished Downton Abbey. Just have the finale to watch, but we got sidetracked. :) Omigosh does anyone else watch ARROW? I'm in love with that show. Man, how much TV can one girl watch? Most of the time I can tell myself "it's all grist for the writing mill," but . . .

I can't even imagine the hula hoop thing. i can't manage a regular one, let alone a weighted hoop. Go you!

And I'd love to see those SG-1 clips!

Sorry. I can't seem to shut up tonight.

[scarym1.livejournal.com]

I watch ARROW.

Initially it was because John Barrowman said he was going to have a recurring role but now I like it for the rest of the cast. It didn't really grab me at first but the more I watched the more I liked it.

Good News it has been renewed for S2. : )

[gateslacker.livejournal.com]

You should have done it because I, for one, apparently have no real limit when it comes to wanting to talk about this show. Two, everyone may be 10 million episodes in but they all started, like, last week...LOL. Mr Ackles is a darn good actor and so lovely in his man pain. *pets him*

I did watch another episode of Arrow but I am still 10 million episodes behind. It was the one where we learn that John Barrowman is Tommy Merlyn's father. Did we know that? I took it as a reveal because I didn't remember knowing that. They kindof resemble. I wish I could fall for Oliver, already. I like him and I like the show but I'd be farther along if I could just fall for him.

(Is this what I've come to?)

I have no idea where I am in Downton because I don't even know how long this season is or where I am in it. The one I watched involved Bates actually helping Thomas with his whole everyone one knows I'm gay but, now, everyone KNOWS I'm gay and my life is ruined. I did feel bad for him but not as bad as I would have had he not been a gigantic assbutt to everyone. The warm fuzzies involved Lord Grantham, Matthew, and Irish dude, who I'm liking more and more, being all chummy and playing cricket and I was like, awwwwww.

Actually the weighted hula hoop is easier than the regular type because it's bigger, heavier, and balanced.

[ruralstar.livejournal.com]

Believe me I can relate to not feeling very up recently. Really been dragging since Christmastime. Currently what's making me happy is finally getting my contract settled for Renee's next year at Lyndon, giving my eldest her computer and seeing her excitement, good feelings between Shawn and I, and last and maybe most important i'M WRITING again :)

Always good to read your posts. BTW, I'm enjoying Downton Abbey. I'm streaming online so I think I'm a bit ahead as I have only two eps left to watch of s3. Tis a quality show and I really don't mind the gooey factor either. Melodrama done with class!

[gateslacker.livejournal.com]

Yay for writing and excited, happy children.

Oh, and I love everything that comes out of the Dowager Countess's mouth!!

If you like the show, you should watch the Red Nose Day spoofs on YouTube. (Just type in search-red nose day Downton Abbey spoofs. There's two of them and they are hysterical and well acted)

[scarym1.livejournal.com]

Did you see Dragonfly's new SG1 vid? It was great. : ) Then Michele posted in her LJ a vid for the new SG1 video game. It looks quite impressive & it appears that some Daniel Whumping will be included. After all that I was so nostalgic, I had to go and read some Stargate Fic. ; )

The funny thing about spoilers is that before the S4 premiere of WC I read all the spoilers but during the mid season hiatus I avoided them like the plague.

I have been saying for ages that I should join a fitness class but I just can't get motivated to do it. Maybe when Spring hits I will get off my ass.

[gateslacker.livejournal.com]

I watched the video game trailer and thought it was pretty cool but I somehow missed Dragonfly sg1s new vid.

It's hard to avoid spoilers when you join a bunch of communities and they post stuff. Sure it's behind the cut and all but it is too easy to click that little expand things especially when you are dying to know what might be coming for this awesome show of awesomeness!!

[dragonfly-sg1.livejournal.com]

SPN is making me happy today! :) And yes that was me. I don't know if it'll work to paste it into here... but I shall try. The two scenes at 20:20 are my favoritest :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfPZWTrAxOs&feature=player_embedded

[gateslacker.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I will, hopefully, embed it as a post sometime tomorrow!!

[de23.livejournal.com]

Yay on the okra. I haven't made that exact recipe, but one similar to it. I was always walking by the fridge and snacking on it, just cold. But you must get some cumin - it's my favorite spice ever!

I haven't been able to watch any more since Saturday, sadly. Are you free-ish over the long weekend? I also want to rewatch so many eps the others are talking about. I can hardly remember anything!

Glad your supervisor doesn't expect you to stay an extra 5 hours for that training!

[gateslacker.livejournal.com]

I don't know about the cumin once I read that taco seasoning was a good substitute. Actually, I used Lowrys seasoning salt in place of the cumin, garlic pepper in place of the regular pepper, and the cayenne pepper it called for. It was very tasty if a wee bit salty. I'll probably decrease the Lowrys a bit and increase the garlic pepper next go round.

I am sure to have time free, especially in the evenings. I am off tomorrow as well. Doc appt in am and taxes in afternoon. Think about a time that might be good for you and let me know.