I'm coming up so you better get this party started!

Well it is official, dear reader(s). I made it a whole year without indulging in soda. I proved the ciritcs wrong and I'm guessing left a substantial dip in Pepsi Cola's revenues! (Although stock in New Belgium's Fat Tire should be skyrocketing!!)

So, as you might have imagined, I didn't think I would last a month, but somehow I beat the odds. My mom gave it a week and Crystal, bless her, gave me a month.

As this anniversary approached, I had a blog extravaganza planned to celebrate my first year of Soda Pop Sobriety. There was going to be a band. And streamers. And balloons...lots of balloons. And of course some B-list celebrity was going to stop by and congratulate me on my accomplishment. I know it isn't like solving the problem of world hunger, but if you knew how much soda I used to go through on a daily basis...

Anyway, sit back and enjoy the balloons, imagine you are listening to a 70 piece marching band playing Everybody's Everything with special guest, tv's Craig Fergeson!

I've still got sand in my shoes...

Now I really have to find a rich husband!


10022-SHOE

hopelessly...I'll love you endlessly...

Well, today it became official. Supernatural got picked up for next season!!!! 22 all new episodes, baby!!! And to top it off, Veronica Mars was cancelled. Now I know this might offend some of my readers - actually I don't know that, but I thought I would at least be a bit courteous since I am about to bask in the joy of a shows demise - but this was the best news I heard today. You see, I love VM andI mean that whole-heartedly. But you must understand that the VM I love lasted only a season. Sure I have watched the subsequent 2 years, but that was a different VM...I don't really like that Veronica. She was kind of a bitch a lot of the time...
I will say that I think the CW handled the whole cancellation quite crappy. If you are going to cancel the program...cancel the program. Don't do a pr dance in hopes of not pissing off a vocal crowd...a crowd that is still pissed about the whole Everwood/7th Heaven debacle last spring.
However, as I said before, VM has been dead for quite some time and I look forward to not having to watch it since I have stayed ever faithful. If only they could have done a Logan spinoff that somehow featured Weevil, Mac, Wallace, Keith & Cliff I would have been happy, but alas that isn't meant to be. Here's hoping some of those faces pop up again on the small screen in the near future!!

Hump Day Hotties: Winchester Edition

So, this is actually a post I co-wrote with ChickLit, but I figured I would just put it up here as well. I mean, I did find all of the pics and formatted them! That counts for something in this world!! Oh and in case you are not familar with the nickname, I go by Mad Madam M over on her blog! Now onto the pretty!!!

Today's Hump Day Hotties is dedicated to tomorrow's season finale of Supernatural. A show with a plot, some bad acting, and some very pretty boys we're going to share with you. Keep in mind, the Mad Madam M has lost most of her touch with reality and interchangeable refers to the cast and characters by their real names, characters names, and weird nicknames that she picks up God knows where. Here's a cast list to help you keep it straight:

Dean Winchester (aka El Deano & Lil' Stumpy) - Jensen Ackles (aka Mad Madam M's future pool boy!)

Sam Winchester (aka Sammy & Ginormotron) - Jared Padalecki

John Winchester (aka Shut Up Daddy) - Jeffrey Dean Morgan

Metallicar - 1 of 5 '67 Chevy Impala

(In case you didn't know...these are the Winchester brothers! Just a little hint!!)


Mad Madam M: *squee* Season 3, people!!! Season 3!!!! We have a SEASON 3!!!!! *squee*

Crystal: Yay! If we'd have had to come up with another mutual show to watch, it could have gone badly. I mean, we don't watch the same TV. We just don't.

(Towels...are they really necessary?)


Mad Madam M: Yes, I watch the show for the plots. Why do you ask?

Crystal: Yes, the depth of characterization in this show is...intense.

(Jensen Pool-side & preparing for his second career!)


Mad Madam M: This settles it...we definitely need a pool so Jensen can lounge next to it. Although, he will be wearing far less clothing!!

Crystal: Well, you are my one-woman entourage. When I get rich and famous, I think you should have a pretty pool boy. And why not him? I mean, he looks like he'd enjoy the life of pool boy.

(The Winchester Lean™)


Mad Madam M: *pets computer monitor* Now that is a queue I wouldn't mind waiting in for any length of time...perhaps even eternity!!! Even if Ginormotron has to slouch a bit...

Crystal: They are just so preeeeettty. I'll take one of each.

(Dean & Metallicar: A match made in heaven!)


Mad Madam M: I'm not sure which is sexier, El Deano or Metallicar. However, together they make one beautiful sight. I'm surprised that evil still exists when everyone could just stare at that all day. I know I do...

Crystal: I love Metallicar and the random displays of car porn during the show when they have nothing better to do.

(An artistic black & white image of Jensen - hey they all can't be amusing!)



Mad Madam M: *gets lost in his eyes* Please excuse me for a moment... *gets re-lost in his eyes*

Crystal: Umm...Should I give you a moment?

(Wannabe Punkish Jared - but hey I still love you!)


Mad Madam M: Yes I know this pic is cheesy, but I love it anyway! What are you going to do about it? He's still pretty!

Crystal: Amazingly enough, this pic mkes him look even more ginormous.

(Dean & Books...need I say more?)


Mad Madam M: Remeber how a couple months back I wrote that the pic of Adam Brody holding videos was the hottest thing I had ever seen...well this narrowly beats it out. Dean lounging in front of old books...excuse me I must go day dream for a while!

Crystal: You can almost imagine he's smart here. That's hawt.

(Jared with short hair that doesn't at all resemble Cousin It! Miracles do happen!)


Mad Madam M: While I am concerned at the position of the tree branches (it seems even inanimate object want to feel up his torso!) I can't seem to turn away. And I'm not even a SammyGirl?!?!?

Crystal: Dude, to be that pervy tree on his shirt...it's stroking his nipples, I swear.

(Jensen in the Junkyard)


Mad Madam M: Could someone point me in the direction of the nearest junkyard? I think I might find something I want there...

Crystal: I know you're not big on mechanics and such, but let me tell you this is dramatized for public consumption...real junk yard workers do NOT look like this.

(A Winchester Family Portrait...an appropriately bloody one!)


Mad Madam M: Is it sad that even bloody and beat up, I still find these 3 men sexy? On a side note, I would like to point out that apparently Sammy inherited his hair issues from Shut Up Daddy. There goes the theory that his father was actually the Ceiling Demon!

Crystal: Yum.

(Bed head Sammy...a sight everyone should wake up to!)


Mad Madam M: *guh* I can't add to that... *wipes drool off chin*

Crystal: Dude, that rat bastard is cheating on me! He looks pretty doing it, but still!

(Jensen on a Vespa! Magnifico!!)


Mad Madam M: So remember how last week I wanted to be a chair...I have changed my mind. I think I want to be a vespa...a red one!

Crystal: I will refrain from making a comment about how a vespa gets mounted.

I can't get a life if my heart's not in it...

Today is Monday...oh and what a Monday it is...excuse me while I whine! (I can't even muster up the energy/will to find a pic!)
Apparently, Western has deleted my student record. Good thing I don't need to do anything official at the moment. I do think it is funny that I have library books checked out. You would think that would be something they would check!
Apparently, I am not supposed to volunteer at an archives in Sacramento. Everywhere is full and has no need to little ol' me!
Apparently, Financial aid wants me to start paying back part of my loans. I felt like laughing hysterically at them, but instead I went and listened to Oasis's "The Importance of Being Idle" for a couple hours...while at work of course. Man am I going to miss this job!!
Alright, enough of that...here is an amusing article ChickLit sent me in hopes of making me feel better. Since I recently went through hell trying to buy something on eBay, I ended up enjoying the article quite a lot!

eBayer driven to edge by email quippery

Highway to Hell!!

Look...it's Ginormitron in Frontier Town!! This screencap just makes me laugh...and if I need anything today (besides a couple million dollars and a hot guy to do my bidding) it's a good chuckle!!


Let this be a lesson...alway eat your green veggies!!!

C'mere and kill a president...

Every once in a while, two things that might never have been associated together, enter my head at the same time and combine. Let me explain...
A couple of weeks ago, a friend emailed me her joy at discovering Yimou Zhang's amazing film Hero. It is not only a beautifully shot film...it also brings up interesting ideas about an assassin's place in society.
Anyhoo, I recently have found myself in one of my musical-obsession phases. Last night I finally got my hands on Stephen Sondheim's musical Assassin (You know the revival cast that has Doogie Howser in it!!)
All I can say, is if you are looking for an interesting night. Watch Hero and listen to Assassins. Then email me so we can discuss. So far, I have been having debates with myself...and I always loose!

Like a storybook ending, I'm lost in your charms...

Well, it has been forever folks, but here it is...one of my fabulous photodumps: PicSpam Spectacular!™. However, this time I have actually gone above and beyond the call of duty...I didn't just find the pics, I actually scanned 4 of them. You see, as I explained a couple months back, I have joined the fascinating world (read: all-encompassing club, no wait...cult) of comic books based on tellie programs. Not only am I enjoying season 8 of Buffy, but I have now starting reading the Supernatural Origins series. I can guess what you are thinking, but no time for that now. I should note that I didn't think that the drawings of the different characters were going to be exact, but with the Buffy drawings, you can easily decifer who is who...with the exception of all those stupid slayer potentials...well I guess they are no longer potentials, but you know what I mean. I could never tell them apart...except the one Willow dated, silly hat girl, and Robena (or is it Rowena? I honestly don't care) the whiner.
Anyhoo, after enjoying 3 issues of Buffy, I started reading my first Supernatural comic and boy was I in for a shock. I'm not sure what show the artist was watching, but I don't think it looks like anything I have seen. Well, I tried to tell ChickLit all about it, but she wanted so see...so I scanned some of the pages. I should warn you, the scans aren't high quality and for some reason all of the writing is backwards. I have included an assortment of imags from the show in order to try and make comparisons easier. Anyway, hope you all enjoy!

PicSpam Spectacular!™: What Where Those Artists Smoking?

The Winchester Men...Sam, Shutup!Daddy, and Dean


Oh and Missouri...



Now the drawn versions...

ShutUp!Daddy & Missouri

A young Dean & Sam...really!?!?! Dean's blond and I'n not sure what is up with Sammy!

Again, I'm not quite sure what the artists were on...

Well, at least they gof Sammy's crying right. That's something at least!

Only the echoes of my mind...

I think perhaps it is a very good thing there are only 2 episodes of Supernatural left in season 2. You see, I have started handing out - only in my mind of course - "Fabulous Drunk!Sam Seal of Disapproval" honors to people. Now I do take some comfort in the fact that I didn't create this special award myself, but that doesn't excuse the unimaginable joy I get handing them out to people.
Although, I should probably seize the day and have as much fun with the dubious 'prize' as I can since the next two weeks may be the last to ever offer a new Supernatural episode. Oh and in case you were wondering...the image comes with the distinction!

You're the apple of my heart...

I don't really have much to say...who am I kidding? Of course I have much to say, it just isn't all that exciting or interesting. Sure I could rant about what I feel is wrong with congress and the horrific consequences of employing young, low-paid legislative staffers. It would make me feel better for a while, but in the end it is only a momentary relief and I would simply find something else to go on about.
I could talk about the new Supernatural ep on tonight, but I don't think many of my readers are Winchester fans. (I know, I know that hasn't stopped me in the past, but I am trying to be a more considerate person...at least for today!) That show has had a really strong second half. Hopefully that convinces the powers that be to keep it around. *fingers crossed*
Oh, I am thinking of moving my blog over to Wordpress, but no final word on the subject. I figure if I do switch, it will only be after ChickLit figures out all the ins & outs. I know I don't want to figure it out!
I guess, I could talk about the pic I chose for today's blog. In case you are unfamilar, I love when my worlds combine and this is a pretty sweet image. The pic features Simon Pegg (if you have not seen Shaun of the Dead or Hot Fuzz, go and see both now...I can wait!), Kevin Smith (If you haven't seen a Kevin Smith film, I don't know why you would ever be interested in my blog!), and Edgar Wright (Pegg's co-writer and the director of Shaun of the Dead or Hot Fuzz.) Somehow, things don't seem so bad anymore...
Perhaps, I should have talked about last night's One Tree Hill episode. I didn't watch most of it, since I don't enjoy watching violence again women, but I do appreciate that the 2 girls fought the sicko-stalker guy and defeated him on their own. I thought sure the show was going to have one of the guys rush in and save them, but for once the female citizens of Tree Hill really stepped up!