ummm, i don't even know what this post was supposed to be, but now it's tv vomit

[krickets]

→ This week has been weird and I have been oddly sick and yet still not feeling like total shit. Fatigue and a fever, with only muscle aches to accompany it -- seriously? This is how being sick should be! (AKA, I have a seriously low threshold for pain, thus this is my dream cold/flu - relatively pain-free, yet super duper tiring.) So if I haven't responded to comments and such, you know why.

→ I'm rewatching Shameless with gigglemonster. Correction. I'm re-watching it, and she's watching it for the first time. It is glorious. Lip and Ian are even better the second time around. And Kev is pretty much the best non-Gallagher. Except for Steve and Karen, o'course. No. In fact, it's a close race and I am not entirely sure who is ahead at this point. Basically this show is love and stars in my eyes etc., etc.

→ I have some serious Vampire Diaries anxiety happening right now. I might have to kill myself later... metaphorically speaking. I have so many thoughts but I feel like it's probably best to keep these things to myself at the present moment. I want to not watch it and wait for reviews, but I know I am like a meth addict in need of another hit and I will end up watching it live anyway. Ugh. I need to throw up.

→ Can I just say that freaking Parenthood rocked my socks this week? Joel Graham is such a unique character on television and in life. (In fact, I'm pretty sure he could only exist in a fictional world.) Just this... soft-spoken but deeply-feeling stay-at-home dad/perfect husband. Pretty much the opposite of Zeek. Not that Zeek can't be likable and awesome at times, but never in the way that Joel can be/is. I had tears in my eyes. This is what real love feels like.

→ I started watching Suburgatory. Actually not bad. Cute and a great cast. It really rounds out Wednesday's powerhouse ABC lineup really nicely. Like I needed more television to watch? (No, I didn't. That was sarcasm.)

→ Hart of Dixie is pretty much amazing. Despite the fact that I was having hair issues with the lead character in the first couple of eps. It was just kind of all over the place and not at all practical? Put it in a ponytail doc! Seriously? But now I am pretty much in love with everybody. Even Lemon, who is baffling and yet at the same time really sympathetic. I loved Jamie's rant at the dinner table last episode. She was perfect.

Comments

[blighted-star.livejournal.com]

I'm watching TVD right now and all I keep saying is "oh crap, oh crap."

[crickets.livejournal.com]

Keep saying it.

[richyl88.livejournal.com]

Joel is the best tv husband ever. So much love. Parenthood really deserves more love.



I tried watching hart of dixie but just not really my kind of show I guess. I think I got spoilied by all the wb shows of my teen years!

[hamarakissa.livejournal.com]

Shameless!!!! Totally can't wait for that to be back in January. I miss that whole cast - they are Love! <3 Best non-Gallagher is definitely a three way tie between them - I can't decide either :x

TVD - OMFG!!!! I have So many thoughts and feelings in the episode that's it's all kinda haywire right now :s But I'll have to watch it again get my thoughts in order and update. Loved this episode though <3

I stopped watching Parenthood after Season 1 and I don't know why. I'll have to pick it up again. It was probably cause I watch too much TV and can't keep track of myself :s

Hart of Dixie - I agree on her hair. It was... Everywhere and just a mess. Like she woke up and never brushed it or the wind went through it :x I always go for the ponytail if my hair is crazy :p

[geekiest.livejournal.com]

Shameless was amazing. I've been thinking of a re-watch.

[daybreak777.livejournal.com]

Sorry, you are feeling badly. It sounds like the flu but you sound happy about it so it can't be that bad. Hope you feel better soon, though!

I have the first ep of Hart of Dixie and have to find time to watch it.

What is Suburgatory about?

[crickets.livejournal.com]

Easily the best. Easily.

I find HD to be pretty pleasant just in an enjoyability factor. Light hearted, not too serious, not really offensive, a little funny, and it's got that small-town-charm going for it.

[crickets.livejournal.com]

They are! Oh my gosh, they are! I'd forgotten how much I loved them all to bitty bitty bits!

I'm actually pretty frustrated with this season. Which is a realization I'm just now coming to. Despite enjoying the episodes themselves, I feel like all my worst fears are all coming true. I can't remember how exactly you feel about Damon, but I am completely livid that they still haven't allowed him to legitimately redeem himself, instead they've chosen to tear down two important characters (Stefan and Tyler) in order to make Damon look like the picture of sanity. Not cool in my book. (Especially considering that 5 episodes ago he was still sleeping with a woman who had been compelled/brainwashed/rufied to love him.) I was really hoping for something more with his character this season, but was fully expecting this sort of "I look good in comparison to these jokers" non-redemption. I was hoping to be pleasantly surprised, but apparently that was wishful thinking.

Sorry that is probably a rant you were not wanting to hear.

You should definitely catch up with Parenthood. It remains fabulous despite my expectations for the opposite.

Yeah? What crazy hairstylist were they using up until this last episode. Even when she wore it down in this ep it looked better. But all preceding episodes it was just a hot mess.

[crickets.livejournal.com]

You shoulllld!

[crickets.livejournal.com]

I was just happy to NOT be in pain. Sore throats, coughs, stomachaches, runny nose which turns into painful sore nose etc. NOT my idea of a good time. If I have got to be sick, I would so much rather be sick with tiredness (and fever) than any of the above! And I feel lots better now! So yay!

The first ep is pretty rushed, but also pretty adorable. I am still getting used to Rachel Bilson. If we're going to cast WB/UPN/CW/FOX peeps, I would have preferred somebody like Sofia Bush in the role, who - though fitting into the same demographic - I find I can take a bit more seriously than Rachel. She just doesn't scream "doctor" or "professional" to me in any way shape or form. She just looks so confused all the time. But I love this little town and all the other people in it so I'm allowing myself to get used to her.

[daybreak777.livejournal.com]

Glad you are better! Go immune system!

Is your description about Hart of Dixie or Suburgatory? *confused*

[crickets.livejournal.com]

I was just trying to edit my comment. I forgot you'd asked about Suburgatory. Here's that:

Suburgatory is about a young father (Jeremy Sisto) who takes his teen daughter (Jane Levy, who is adorbs), from the city to the suburbs to protect her from all the bad things that cities have to offer young girls or something? Basically it is sort of this city mouse meets suburban mice sitcom. So far just cute with a great cast.

[daybreak777.livejournal.com]

Ah, it all makes sense now. :-) Thank you! I like reading people's TV posts and take recs seriously.

I'm definitely trying Hart of Dixie!

I get it now, Suburbs! Hee. I was having Lost last ep flashbacks but I understand what they mean now. :-)

[richyl88.livejournal.com]

I think NBC really needs to promote it more. I don't see many promos for it.

[oresteia.livejournal.com]

when is the new season starting?

[zombie_boogie.livejournal.com]

I've been feeling the same sort of vague-sickness-that-isn't-really-sickness. No pain is great, but I don't feel sick enough to take off work so I still have to go in feeling tired and achey. Hope you feel better soon!

It's so weird how the actual episodes of TVD can be wildly entertaining and yet. And yet. I end up questioning everyone's life choices. Especially the writers'.

[crickets.livejournal.com]

Of Shameless? January.

[crickets.livejournal.com]

Apparently it's some type of flu bug? I don't know? It actually stuck around for longer than I thought. I was sick again last night with 100 fever again and mild sore throat but it appears to be officially gone now. My temp's been low all day. Crossing fingers anyway. The sore throat was very very mild and barely worth mentioning. I actually did take off work on Wednesday because I was so fatigued. I slept most of the day.

I am so so questioning their life choices. I'm actually pretty pissed. They better not fuck this shit up. It's my favorite. *gives them all a very stern look*

[ozmissage.livejournal.com]

I hope you're feeling better! <3

Joel was reached new levels of perfection this week. That scene at the table was mesmerizing. I've grown quite fond of Zeke, but Joel was absolutely right to call him on his behavior this week. His girls are awesome, he can be concerned and trust them at the same time.

[crickets.livejournal.com]

I am and I'm not. TOTALLY dropped the ball on the halloweenie posts and now am too embarrassed to get back to it even though I have things to post. Oh well.

Joel Joel Joel. I LOVE HIM. *cuddles him* Seriously? How are you so awesome? ♥ I would LOVE to know more about Joel's family. I know is mother is dead but what about his own father? And his siblings in case he has any?!?!? I just. I NEED TO KNOW. What about the Grahams?!?!