So.
This past weekend I went way (waaaaaay) outside of my comfort zone and spoke (briefly) at a conference in Atlanta, and if you’re thinking, “Um, you’re not a speaker – you’re a blogger,” YOU’RE EXACTLY RIGHT. I’m not a speaker. I’m not even close to one. But a friend of mine asked me to “share” for about 20 minutes, and I did, and I survived. And afterwards I went to Dreamland BBQ with my fellas and PUT DOWN some barbecue chicken.
Also, Alex ordered a bowl of the Dreamland macaroni and cheese, and he loved it so much that I am almost certain that if we had been in the privacy of our home, he would have picked up that bowl and licked it clean.
And I would’ve been so proud.
Anyway, we got home yesterday afternoon, and I immediately set about the business of trying to catch up on TV. I missed all of the Thursday night shows that aren’t on Bravo (just sayin’), so I tried to plow through as much as possible while a certain six year-old was having some room time. To his utter chagrin there was no Dreamland macaroni and cheese available during room time, but hey. Life is hard. And it’s best if he learns at a young age that cheesy, starch-laden foods don’t grow on trees. Or bunk beds, as it were.
So while I was playing catch-up yesterday afternoon and last night after A. went to bed, I realized that I have a veritable overflow of tv-related thoughts. With your blessing, I will share them at this juncture.
Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.
- “Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains” is absolutely brilliant. When I finished last week’s episode, I CHEERED OUT LOUD, even though I really like the person who was voted off. Most of the contestants are just so dadgum smart, and it’s ever-so-much fun to watch them balance the physical game and the social game. My favorites are Colby and Boston Rob. In case you were wondering.
- The Oklahoma cowboys on “Amazing Race” are straight-shooters who are loaded with common sense. Delightful to watch.
- I don’t enjoy “Project Runway” nearly as much since it moved to Lifetime. I don’t know why. The show is still entertaining, but since Lifetime is a network that I rarely watch, I don’t feel at home there. And yes, I recognize that I sound ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS. But it’s how I feel. I CAN’T FIGHT THESE FEELINGS.
- One of our favorite shows right now is “The Best Thing I Ever Ate” on Food Network. Ohmylands. Have y’all seen it? Each episode has a theme – like chocolate or guilty pleasure or pizza or breakfast – and chefs / food personalities (there’s a term that wasn’t around 20 years ago: “food personalities”) describe their absolute favorite dish in whatever the category happens to be. It’s fun to hear about different restaurants around the country, but more than that it’s downright infectious to hear a bunch of foodies rave about what they think is the perfect burger or surf and turf or street food. Such a treasure.
- This past Friday night I saw “Who Do You Think You Are?” on NBC, and I thought it was totally intriguing. Maybe it’s because I have a daddy who’s a genealogy buff, but it was so interesting to see someone (in this case, Sarah Jessica Parker) put together all the different parts of her family tree. I’m definitely adding this show to our DVR line-up; I think it would be so fun to watch as a family.
Okay. I believe that’s all. Except that this morning I woke up with a really sore foot, almost like I’d sprained it, but the only thing I could’ve done to sprain it would have been 1) driving 2) watching the Oscars or 3) sleeping. But then I remembered that last night I put on some flip-flops in anticipation of spring’s arrival, and I walked around in them for a little while because, well, as y’all know, breaking in a pair of flip-flops takes some practice.
And do you know what? I honestly think I pulled a muscle in the top of my foot when I was wearing the flip-flops. IS THAT NOT ASTOUNDING? Clearly THE WHOLE WORLD IS A HAZARD.
Be careful out there, my friends.
And p.s. – This post of Kristen’s is well worth your time. So, so good.