CoCo, Please Don't Go!

I really do love television. I know, it truly sounds pathetic.. but let me explain.


Yes, T.V. can be mindless and contain a lot of smut and be damaging in a lot of respects. But, when used wisely, it can teach you, pull you into another world, explore different places, and heck.. even inspire you. And you really don't have to leave your couch to do it. Pretty cool. I mean, I don't recommend you watch it 24/7.. but for all the bad rep it gets.. you can really find some neat stuff. (Maybe this is why I'm in the T.V. biz, even though it can be super frustrating!!)





So because of this.. I have a confession. Every time I watch the last episode of a show, I get a bit sad. Ok, I even shed a few tears! (If you really know me.. you'll know that I cry at the strangest, most importune times! It's really crazy & awful). I did it when I watched the last episode of E.R. (which I did not watch on a regular basis) and Monk. I think it's because I think about if I was in that situation of doing something I loved for so long, but having to move on.. that's hard.


That being said.. I totally cried during Conan's last episode of the "Tonight Show." I could tell he was really doing something he loved--just making people laugh and having fun. His parting words to his fans were also very genuine and inspirational:







"All I ask of you is one thing: please don’t be cynical. I hate cynicism — it’s my least favorite quality and it doesn’t lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you’re kind, amazing things will happen."
(Picture & quote courtesy ew.com)

And you know, what he said is really true. I honestly believe because I've tried to work hard and be kind and respectful in my job, I gotten a lot of respect from my coworkers. And most of those are middle-aged men. Hard to deal with when you're just a kid!

So, yes, I think Conan got a raw deal (even if he's walking away with millions) because he's walking away from a dream. But he's doing it for the integrity of the show and the principle of the matter. So hey.. more power to him.



Let's just say I'd hate to be Jay Leno right now.

Your thoughts?

Leno & CoCo

I've decided to wait until the whole Jay Leno/Conan O'Brien extravaganza plays out before I comment on it. It should hopefully wrap up at the end of the week, and Conan will probably be leaving. Let's just say.. I won't watch the "Tonight Show" ever again if Leno comes back.

What team are you on, if any?

Also.. one TV name suggestion: Terri/Terry (depending on the "gender"). T names are good.

New Year, New Blog

Ok, folks. The times are a-changing.. and so is my blog! Obviously, since I hadn't posted anything since October, I needed to think of something new. And here it is.. TV Talk! The gist is this: since my schedule is crazy, I have no friends. So... TV is my friend.

To be honest, though, I won't focus on just TV. Movies, music, dumb celebs.. you name it. Does this appeal to you at all? I mean, if you enjoyed the occasional hilarious story from me.... don't worry. I'll sprinkle them in.

First order of business. Since TV & I are so close, he/she needs a name (and a gender, too?). So, my three trusty readers are going to help me name it/she/he!! Please leave your comments for suggestions.

Teaser for next time (aka tonight or tomorrow): my take on the late night fight between Conan & Leno (two words: Team Conan!), LOST, and dumb things celebrities do.

Until then.. peace out, my dears.

MJ

Desperately Seeking Susan.. or Jenny.. or Mildred.. or whoever!!

Ok people. Looking for roommates sucks. That's right I said it.. sucks! I do admit.. I don't mind living by myself. That part's totally fine. But.. money doesn't grow on trees.. so I can't afford to live here by myself for much longer. If only I were a magical vampire-werewolf-Harry Potter and could like.. create money out of thin air. Alas.

I thought I was going everything right.. ads in the all the right places.. using my mad networking skills. But.. nada. Well.. not nada.. but all I get are nutsos.. crazies. People who are like.. totally! I'll move in! And then bail. Or others who seem great at first.. then they slowly start revealing their issues.. or lying about the fact that they have little yippy dogs that will keep me awake when I'm supposed to be getting the beauty rest. UGH! All I'm asking is for one. normal. person. Who's responsible and nice and laid back. Is that too much too ask? Tell me! I'm living in a fantasy world, right?

Ok, well.. the rant didn't solve any problems.. but at least I feel a little better. It's off my chest.
Just think good thoughts for me people. Apparently my thoughts are toxic waste!!! :)

Maybe one day I'll take a picture of my couch and put it on here. But you know me.. I break almost all of the blog promises I keep. So, you never know. Maybe it'll be a Halloween miracle.

This is Halloween...

First of all.. anyone who recognizes the title of this post gets 10,000 points (in honor of the stock market.)

I *love* "The Nightmare Before Christmas." Some people hate it. That makes me sad. I watch it for Halloween and Christmas. And, I have the special edition that came out last year!

Anyway.. it's almost that time.. and I need a costume. So, I'm asking your opinion. I have a few ideas...
1) Rachel Berry-from "Glee." I could easily pull this one together.. and if you're lucky.. I'd even perform a little ditty for you from the show. If you haven't seen it well.. here's a link:

http://www.hulu.com/glee

I demand you watch it, or at least view some of the musical numbers.

2) I could go controversial.. and be the ghost of Michael Jackson. This would consist of a white sheet thrown over my head.. with a sign.. or at least a hat and glove to give people a hint.

3) I don't know.. something lame or generic like a punk rocker/goth/or emo girl. That would just be fun to do--go outside my "comfort" zone for a change.

All I know I have to match the absolute genius costume that was Tracy Turnblad two years ago.
Here's a pic: (It's on facebook..)

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=33988270&l=fa2766bd33&id=17802513

Unfortunately, this is not a poem.

My little brother is engaged.
I found out on Facebook.
They dated for a month.
He met her on the mission.
I've seen her twice--total time: one hour.


Yikes.
But.. I think it will work out.

A Couple of Things

1) EXPLANATION
Ok.. I promised I would explain those pictures. I usually keep my promises.. so I'm doing that right now. I think the first pictures is self-explanatory. I found some wax lips, put them on.. and put on a show for all to see. Or, did you think those were my real lips? Hello, Angelina Jolie.

2) ECHO
My roommate moved out yesterday. She found four burly men (at least they sounded burly) and they came in and took it all. In like, an hour. Pretty big accomplishment, I say. Now.. there is a crazy echo in the place. It's weird. It looks like I got robbed, haha. It'll just motivate me to look for some furniture, post haste!! Thanks to Megan for leaving the big bean bag. I wouldn't be able to watch TV without it. Anyone got a couch I can buy/have, etc?

3) EPIPHANY
I never really thought about it before, but how do homeless people shave? I know most homeless guys have those scraggly beards.. but some are clean-shaven. I had never really thought about how they do those little day-to-day things. Well, after work yesterday morning. I saw a homeless guy shaving. Somehow he got ahold of a razor and some shaving cream. He used the reflection off the trash can as a mirror. And he had somehow filled a plastic grocery bag with water.. and used it as a sink. Weird.

That's all for now, my dears.