I've just finished watching like three back to back episodes of The Hills and last week I saw a recent episode of Bad Girls Club. I must say I've had a change of heart on both counts.
Let's start with the Hills.
The Audrina, LO, Lauren situation seems like just a big fat misunderstanding. After reviewing the last few episodes (like the junkie that I am), I noticed that when Justin Bobby and Audrina become friendly again, Lauren and Lo were playfully concerned. As any friend would be. They joked around about whether or not his manners had improved (and his behavior seems to have improved... dramatically.) Here's where it gets sticky: Audrina (because she loves him) is more forgiving and hopeful about Justin's potential. The girls (Lo and Lauren) have seen first hand how, let's say, un-boyfriendly Justin behavior in the past. They are less inclined to believe he has changed. Learned this lesson the hard way myself. Thank God it wasn't televised. :o)
This causes Audrina to feel uncomfortable about bringing Justin around. And Lo and Lauren are not looking forward to a fourth roommate. Insert tension because now the girls can't talk about guys and relationships. Yes, I know the situation well. Been there, done that.
On top of that, Lo and Lauren have an established twelve year old friendship, and Audrina feels a little left out. Now, here is where that episode of Lo appearing inconsiderate comes in and plants itself on an already mounting pile of tension.
Audrina talks to Justin about her discomfort, and he suggests she move out. Here's where I get concerned. Audrina's potential loft, although adorable, is far removed. I hope she doesn't isolate herself completely from Lauren.
But whatever, live, learn, grow. One day they will be able to get past this bump. However, I did want to say that the situation appears to be a miscommunication, and not Lo wanting her best friend back (she had her all along). In that episode, I guess Lo wasn't really into watching bands record music, which isn't a crime. It's just sad that she hurt Audrina's feelings in the process.
And Bad Girls Club...
Cordelia grew!! I am so proud of her. Recap: Hannah started an argument with some girls at the club. Neveen laughed. Tanisha tried to stop the girls from getting rowdy. Something happened, and then Darlene lunged on the girl. Huge fight. Cops called. Tanisha goes to jail. Wait a minute, wasn't Tanisha trying to stop the fight? Yep, she was.
Anywho, enough about the fight. Tanisha was in jail for like two days. And Cordelia stepped up and made phone calls to solicit bail money. She visited Tanisha in jail. She helped take care of details that could only be handled from the outside. And it was just so nice to see this side of Cordelia. YAY!! There's hope.
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Monday, May 12, 2008
Monday, May 5, 2008
Oh Lo!
I can’t believe LO – from the Hills – is being so insensitive to peace maker, Audrina. I must admit, I haven’t been watching the Hills as frequently this season. The last episode I saw was when Heidi dropped by the apartment to pick up her things. Back then, Lauren was not happy to hear about Heidi lingering in her pad.
Now, Audrina, LO and Lauren (LC) are housemates, except Audrina’s room is a removed little guest house. Personally, I think that’s an ideal roommate situation. And I think Audrina would have been cool with it if it weren’t for LO’s behavior.
LO did not miss an opportunity to roll her eyes and text message whenever Audrina made an effort to get back into the clique.
Insert therapist glasses: I think LO may be a little jealous about Audrina and Lauren’s relationship, and is attempting to drive a wedge between the two in order to reclaim her position as Lauren’s #1 bud. But that's just my guess.
Meanwhile, Justin Bobby cut his hair! He looks so responsible now :o) He suggested that Audrina consider moving out. And she's actually taking his suggestion into consideration.
But on the next episode, Audrina and Lauren finally talk.
A brings L to tears when she says, “I feel like Lo is the one pushing us apart.”
So sad, but true.
In other semi-reality TV news:
I’m half-watching Bad Girls Club, which I’ve been watching on and off since the season started. I enjoy when the girls actually have growing moments. I feel like there's hope. Most of all, I'm proud of Tanisha. She really wants to grow. Darlene seems like she wants to change, but deep down I think she's having trouble believe that it's possible. Hannah has so much potential, and even Neveen had a growth moment when she apologized to Cordelia. Can you feel the love? LOL!
However, the more I watch, the more I realize that Cordelia is manipulative. She gets pleasure out of watching people in pain. And I’m not so sure it’s something that she wants to change. I think she enjoys when she can get the pack to jump on one girl, especially when she's not the girl. I’ll stay tuned because I really want to see a redeeming quality glow through Cordelia. Maybe we'll see it together.
Now, Audrina, LO and Lauren (LC) are housemates, except Audrina’s room is a removed little guest house. Personally, I think that’s an ideal roommate situation. And I think Audrina would have been cool with it if it weren’t for LO’s behavior.
LO did not miss an opportunity to roll her eyes and text message whenever Audrina made an effort to get back into the clique.
Insert therapist glasses: I think LO may be a little jealous about Audrina and Lauren’s relationship, and is attempting to drive a wedge between the two in order to reclaim her position as Lauren’s #1 bud. But that's just my guess.
Meanwhile, Justin Bobby cut his hair! He looks so responsible now :o) He suggested that Audrina consider moving out. And she's actually taking his suggestion into consideration.
But on the next episode, Audrina and Lauren finally talk.
A brings L to tears when she says, “I feel like Lo is the one pushing us apart.”
So sad, but true.
In other semi-reality TV news:
I’m half-watching Bad Girls Club, which I’ve been watching on and off since the season started. I enjoy when the girls actually have growing moments. I feel like there's hope. Most of all, I'm proud of Tanisha. She really wants to grow. Darlene seems like she wants to change, but deep down I think she's having trouble believe that it's possible. Hannah has so much potential, and even Neveen had a growth moment when she apologized to Cordelia. Can you feel the love? LOL!
However, the more I watch, the more I realize that Cordelia is manipulative. She gets pleasure out of watching people in pain. And I’m not so sure it’s something that she wants to change. I think she enjoys when she can get the pack to jump on one girl, especially when she's not the girl. I’ll stay tuned because I really want to see a redeeming quality glow through Cordelia. Maybe we'll see it together.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Danity Kane on the brain.
Surprisingly enough, I’m not the fanatic type. Very few artists can claim me as a fan, and I’m pretty certain that I am not anyone’s number one fan.
However, there are some artists that have my undying appreciation of their music including:
Fergie Ferg… LOVE HER.
Beyonce… Always in the cd player and on the iPod. And, my favorite two pairs of jeans are from the House of Dereon collection. They fit so well :o) Love Her!
Alicia Keys… I love her music, and I love that she is herself, no matter what. An admirable quality.
Vanessa Carlton… I really like Nolita Fairytale. Once on my list of favorites an artist has do to something extremely distasteful to be dropped.
Flyleaf… Lacey has the most amazing voice, and she’s using it to praise God.
And drum roll please…
Danity Kane!! I blast this cd everywhere I go.
Let me first say that I think Diddy is brilliant. The show gets the viewer so involved in the lives of the group that we feel like we know the members personally. We get to see their moments of happiness and even their hurts. We see when they make the band, and then we watch as they struggle to feel like part of the band. I'll never forget when Dawn said, "I'm just gonna be the 'ooh' girl. I'll never really be part of the group." Fast forward to now on the sophomore album, where we see the group excited about their song written by Dawn - one of my favorites - When the Lights Go Out. We get to watch them grow :o)
Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant. We become so connected to not just the process of making the band, but the people in the band. That connection compels us to purchase the cd. More so, we listen to it with an encouraging ear instead of a critical one. I’ll say it one more time for measure… Brilliant.
So, I love my Danity Kane cd.
I just felt like saying that to someone :o)
However, there are some artists that have my undying appreciation of their music including:
Fergie Ferg… LOVE HER.
Beyonce… Always in the cd player and on the iPod. And, my favorite two pairs of jeans are from the House of Dereon collection. They fit so well :o) Love Her!
Alicia Keys… I love her music, and I love that she is herself, no matter what. An admirable quality.
Vanessa Carlton… I really like Nolita Fairytale. Once on my list of favorites an artist has do to something extremely distasteful to be dropped.
Flyleaf… Lacey has the most amazing voice, and she’s using it to praise God.
And drum roll please…
Danity Kane!! I blast this cd everywhere I go.
Let me first say that I think Diddy is brilliant. The show gets the viewer so involved in the lives of the group that we feel like we know the members personally. We get to see their moments of happiness and even their hurts. We see when they make the band, and then we watch as they struggle to feel like part of the band. I'll never forget when Dawn said, "I'm just gonna be the 'ooh' girl. I'll never really be part of the group." Fast forward to now on the sophomore album, where we see the group excited about their song written by Dawn - one of my favorites - When the Lights Go Out. We get to watch them grow :o)
Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant. We become so connected to not just the process of making the band, but the people in the band. That connection compels us to purchase the cd. More so, we listen to it with an encouraging ear instead of a critical one. I’ll say it one more time for measure… Brilliant.
So, I love my Danity Kane cd.
I just felt like saying that to someone :o)
Friday, March 28, 2008
Ahhh... Young Love
It's so beautifully reckless :o)
So, I'm watching Keeping Up With the Kardashians. The show follows the life of Kim Kardashian, who was Paris Hilton's club buddy for a while, and her family. Did you know she was Brody Jenner from The Hill's half brother(ish)?
Anyway, her other brother, Rob, has an exclusive girlfriend, Adrienne (Spelling?) from the Cheetah Girls. She is a cutie pie, a sweetie pie, and she is just real. We like her. Anyway, he is so gone over her, and she is so in love with him. It's ADORABLE!!!
At airtime, they had been dating for three months, she taught him how to do his own laundry, and he tattooed her name - first and last - on his torso. This is the reckless part :o)
It's like she brought him back to life after the death of his father - Beautiful Part.
And now, she's leaving. She's going to India for three months to film Cheetah Girls 3. Poor Robby was in tears because Sweetie Pie was taking his heart overseas and leaving his body behind.
Ready for more reckless? He takes her to the airport and says, "Don't go." Remind you of anyone? ie Lauren from The Hills when she turned down Paris for Jason? Not really because Adrienne switched her phone plan to Global, and said goodbye to her young love. My heart was aching just watching his eyes tear as they parted. But it was nothing like the Evelyn and Brooke Titanic-like farewell on Real World/Road Rules The Gauntlet :o)
Beautiful - She fills the void left behind from the death of his dad.
Reckless - He feels like his world will collapse because they've spent every minute of the last three months together, and now he has to go cold turkey.
Beautiful - His sisters assured him that she he will survive the next three months. And then they bought him a ticket to India. Rob was so happy :o) Ah... young love.
So, I'm watching Keeping Up With the Kardashians. The show follows the life of Kim Kardashian, who was Paris Hilton's club buddy for a while, and her family. Did you know she was Brody Jenner from The Hill's half brother(ish)?
Anyway, her other brother, Rob, has an exclusive girlfriend, Adrienne (Spelling?) from the Cheetah Girls. She is a cutie pie, a sweetie pie, and she is just real. We like her. Anyway, he is so gone over her, and she is so in love with him. It's ADORABLE!!!
At airtime, they had been dating for three months, she taught him how to do his own laundry, and he tattooed her name - first and last - on his torso. This is the reckless part :o)
It's like she brought him back to life after the death of his father - Beautiful Part.
And now, she's leaving. She's going to India for three months to film Cheetah Girls 3. Poor Robby was in tears because Sweetie Pie was taking his heart overseas and leaving his body behind.
Ready for more reckless? He takes her to the airport and says, "Don't go." Remind you of anyone? ie Lauren from The Hills when she turned down Paris for Jason? Not really because Adrienne switched her phone plan to Global, and said goodbye to her young love. My heart was aching just watching his eyes tear as they parted. But it was nothing like the Evelyn and Brooke Titanic-like farewell on Real World/Road Rules The Gauntlet :o)
Beautiful - She fills the void left behind from the death of his dad.
Reckless - He feels like his world will collapse because they've spent every minute of the last three months together, and now he has to go cold turkey.
Beautiful - His sisters assured him that she he will survive the next three months. And then they bought him a ticket to India. Rob was so happy :o) Ah... young love.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Reality TV Moments of the Week
Here's how I spend my free time.
Real Housewives of Manhattan - This show seems promising. The ladies are overly into status and wealth. I find the married couple with the son named Francois absolutely hilarious. They are all about 'connecting' with influential people. I think I like the brunette the most, but I've only invested my time into one episode of this show. So, I don't have know the character names yet. However, I find it entertaining.
America's Best Dance Crew - Trey puts on his sunglasses and dances his heart out when this show comes on. I loved Kaba Modern and was really sad to see them go. I'm happy to see Status Quo made it to the final two, but in the end, something will be terribly wrong in the world if the Jobbawokeez (spelling?) don't win. They are amazing. I actually texted in my vote for them :o)
The Hills - Oh how I missed the Hills. Lauren and Whitney were in Paris. Brody had a new girlfriend in less than a week... Really Brody? Lauren was hurt and found a rebound in the form of some guitar playing dude with an accent. I almost died laughing when Lauren made the decision to wear her ball gown to a smokey nightclub the night before the ball. Of course the dress got ruined, but she got another one and all is right in the world again.
Bad Girls Club - I don't know why I watch this show. I can actually feel my brain cells dying, and still I watch. But every once in a while, the Bad Girls surprise me. This week's surprising moment was when Hannah and Tanisha lovingly confronted Neveen about calling people fat and saying the most hurtful things in the heat of the moment. Of course Neveen was in denial, but as the episode went on, she actually ended up apologizing to Cordelia for calling her some not so nice things. This was a breakthrough moment people! Neveen actually apologized to Cordelia. There may be some positive in the show after all.
Flavor of Love 3 - Sorry to say, I have yet to find any positive in Flavor Flave's show, but still, I watch. The most memorable moment was when Flave held Shy's hands in his and told her that her breath was stinky... in front of everyone. But Shy took the diss like a champ. It didn't even seem like her feelings were hurt. She accepted what was said and moved on. She even went to the dentist and found out it would cost almost as much as a Cadillac to fix her teeth... ouch. I suppose all is fair in Flavor-filled Love.
Real Housewives of Manhattan - This show seems promising. The ladies are overly into status and wealth. I find the married couple with the son named Francois absolutely hilarious. They are all about 'connecting' with influential people. I think I like the brunette the most, but I've only invested my time into one episode of this show. So, I don't have know the character names yet. However, I find it entertaining.
America's Best Dance Crew - Trey puts on his sunglasses and dances his heart out when this show comes on. I loved Kaba Modern and was really sad to see them go. I'm happy to see Status Quo made it to the final two, but in the end, something will be terribly wrong in the world if the Jobbawokeez (spelling?) don't win. They are amazing. I actually texted in my vote for them :o)
The Hills - Oh how I missed the Hills. Lauren and Whitney were in Paris. Brody had a new girlfriend in less than a week... Really Brody? Lauren was hurt and found a rebound in the form of some guitar playing dude with an accent. I almost died laughing when Lauren made the decision to wear her ball gown to a smokey nightclub the night before the ball. Of course the dress got ruined, but she got another one and all is right in the world again.
Bad Girls Club - I don't know why I watch this show. I can actually feel my brain cells dying, and still I watch. But every once in a while, the Bad Girls surprise me. This week's surprising moment was when Hannah and Tanisha lovingly confronted Neveen about calling people fat and saying the most hurtful things in the heat of the moment. Of course Neveen was in denial, but as the episode went on, she actually ended up apologizing to Cordelia for calling her some not so nice things. This was a breakthrough moment people! Neveen actually apologized to Cordelia. There may be some positive in the show after all.
Flavor of Love 3 - Sorry to say, I have yet to find any positive in Flavor Flave's show, but still, I watch. The most memorable moment was when Flave held Shy's hands in his and told her that her breath was stinky... in front of everyone. But Shy took the diss like a champ. It didn't even seem like her feelings were hurt. She accepted what was said and moved on. She even went to the dentist and found out it would cost almost as much as a Cadillac to fix her teeth... ouch. I suppose all is fair in Flavor-filled Love.
Friday, March 7, 2008
Makeda Barbie
Yes, I want one! I spent an insane amount of time googling Mattel because I really want a Makeda Barbie... for my 30th birthday. I would even buy her a dreamhouse. I'm tearing :o)
SM [Sane Makeda]: Okay, rewind, what are you talking about?
IM [Insane Makeda]: Please keep up. Remember on Life in the Fab Lane, Kimora Lee Simmon's reality TV show? Anywho, Mattel made a Kimora Barbie that was absolutely adorable. She had the fur coat and the dog, and the round cheeks. She was basically a mini-Kimora, which by the way costs $54. And if you saw that episode, you'd know the Barbie is high end because Kimora had no designs on choosing between her dog and her fur.
Journey back to the early 90s, and feel my pain. I wanted the Barbie dream house with the working lights so bad, it hurt. I circled it in the Sears catalog with three stars for emphasis, pointed it out to my mother, and dog-eared the page to ensure she remembered. Can you believe she actually ordered my Barbie dream house that Christmas? Now, can you believe they were sold out, and Sears only sent me the lights.
I carefully opened the box, pulling the chandelier, the floor lamps, and I think two other lighting fixtures from the box. They looked like crystan and gold. Then I opened the door on our wooden coffee table, aka Barbie's house, and decorated the old apartment with the designer lighting.
I never got the dream house, but I was able to imagine my Barbies shining the prettiest lights on the most dismal situation. I took care of those lights as though they were made of precious metal, they were special to me.
And now, I want a Makeda Barbie with a dream house. She would have kinky curly hair like mine and wear gold hoops and bangles. She would have round cheeks and brown skin. She would be a comfy-cute chic just like me. I can already see her...
Hmmm... I feel like there is a moral in this story, and the teacher inside me is begging to pull it out: Sometimes we don't get exactly what we want, but as important as it may seem, it isn't. The more important thing is how we receive our gifts. Do we pout, or do we praise?
Ain't that about something? I can't even finish a blog without God checking me. So, here's what I learned in the 15 minutes it took me to post this blog. As much as I want a Makeda Barbie for my 30th birthday, I would be more than happy with whatever my Father chooses to give me. Why pout when I can praise?
Love 1 Cor. 13,
Makeda
SM [Sane Makeda]: Okay, rewind, what are you talking about?
IM [Insane Makeda]: Please keep up. Remember on Life in the Fab Lane, Kimora Lee Simmon's reality TV show? Anywho, Mattel made a Kimora Barbie that was absolutely adorable. She had the fur coat and the dog, and the round cheeks. She was basically a mini-Kimora, which by the way costs $54. And if you saw that episode, you'd know the Barbie is high end because Kimora had no designs on choosing between her dog and her fur.
Journey back to the early 90s, and feel my pain. I wanted the Barbie dream house with the working lights so bad, it hurt. I circled it in the Sears catalog with three stars for emphasis, pointed it out to my mother, and dog-eared the page to ensure she remembered. Can you believe she actually ordered my Barbie dream house that Christmas? Now, can you believe they were sold out, and Sears only sent me the lights.
I carefully opened the box, pulling the chandelier, the floor lamps, and I think two other lighting fixtures from the box. They looked like crystan and gold. Then I opened the door on our wooden coffee table, aka Barbie's house, and decorated the old apartment with the designer lighting.
I never got the dream house, but I was able to imagine my Barbies shining the prettiest lights on the most dismal situation. I took care of those lights as though they were made of precious metal, they were special to me.
And now, I want a Makeda Barbie with a dream house. She would have kinky curly hair like mine and wear gold hoops and bangles. She would have round cheeks and brown skin. She would be a comfy-cute chic just like me. I can already see her...
Hmmm... I feel like there is a moral in this story, and the teacher inside me is begging to pull it out: Sometimes we don't get exactly what we want, but as important as it may seem, it isn't. The more important thing is how we receive our gifts. Do we pout, or do we praise?
Ain't that about something? I can't even finish a blog without God checking me. So, here's what I learned in the 15 minutes it took me to post this blog. As much as I want a Makeda Barbie for my 30th birthday, I would be more than happy with whatever my Father chooses to give me. Why pout when I can praise?
Love 1 Cor. 13,
Makeda
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