May 16
My Pledge
I know I’ve been quiet lately, but I fear I’m going to get even more quiet. I’m going back into deadline mode. The book, the first of what I hope will be my Doomsday Brethren series, is due November 1. I’m really excited about this book. But it’s hugely complicated.
I’m finding myself asking why the hell I agreed to write this, then I remember that, despite it being very difficult, it’s also really interesting. But if I’m going to finish on time, I need to start now. I meant to start last week, but life… Okay, that’s not totally true; it was TV that kept me away. A thousand lashes for me.
So I finished watching this season of The Apprentice. Stephani? I really thought the Donald would pick Frank, rather than someone who had never project managed, but she’s an interesting choice. Time will tell. I wonder if Tim and Nicole are still together. Somehow, I think not. I think he was way more into her than she was into him.
The Amazing Race concluded recently. I was happy to see Eric and Danielle win after all they’d been through. Not so happy to hear they are no longer dating. It’s the romantic in me, wanting them to stay together. *sigh* RAH was, of course, rooting for Dustin and Candace. They were tough, go-get-`em women, and I would have been happy to see snag the million bucks. Charla and Myrna…they just got on my nerves.
Survivor Fiji aired its final episode last Sunday. Damn Dreamz for not keeping his word. I would have loved to see Yau win! But since Dreamz turned into a lying snake (which was idiocy–he wasn’t going to win after stabbing the “Four Horsemen” in the back, and adding to his sins was only making it worse), Yau was the logical choice to vote out. Cassandra was a hanger-on who did absolutely nothing but ally herself with smart people like Earl and Yau. If Yau couldn’t win, I’m glad Earl did. He was the first unanimous Survivor. That’s awesome!
Dancing with the Stars is in its final weeks. I was sad to see Ian and Cheryl go last night. I like them both. They aren’t the best couple, so I guess it’s to be expected. Go Joey!
Desperate Housewives season Finale is this coming Sunday. Honestly, now that Mike and Susan are together, I’m not sure I care anymore. The opening season was so gripping. The mystery and danger, flavored with wry humor, were so addicting. The storyline lately has been blah and sloppy. If I didn’t enjoy the characters, I’d probably tune out.
Heroes… I love this show. The first episode back from hiatus was stunning! The following two…eh. Next week is the season finale, and I’m holding out hope they somehow manage to save the world. They’ve killed off a lot of people: Isaac, Simone, Ted, DL, Linderman. It’s going to be interesting to see if anyone can really destroy Syler and save the world. I keep wondering if they intend to have NYC still blow up and somehow try to say that act saved the rest of the world. Time will tell…
Now that I’m back from my TV tirade, you know what I’ve been up to lately. And it’s not writing. So I hereby solemnly swear that I will not pick up more than 2 shows for the summer. Quick, someone hold me to that. Pirate Master is looking interesting…
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Woman, no wonder I haven’t heard from you.
Get to writing. We need to be exchanging chapters. Don’t make me get the whip out.
Oh and I meant to add that I loved The Donald’s choice of Stephani as The Apprentice. I think she’s going to be great. And I’d wager their organization hires Frank somewhere, because Donald really liked him.
I luv Heroes! I can’t wait to see what happens. Syler is a great bad guy. And what he did to his Ma? Uh-oh. And, to think, I’d almost felt a little sorry for him … for maybe 30 seconds.
I hope Claire plays a big part in the finale. She gets jerked around a lot by the adults in her life.
And, do you think Linderman is really dead? What if he can sort of self-heal like Claire? Of course, if he’s like Claire, he won’t be able to survive a head wound. On the other hand, DL’s hand wasn’t going to stay in his head, so he COULD still heal himself. IF he’s like Claire.
I was also sad to see Ian and Cheryl depart dancing with the Stars; I really liked them, but, unfortunately, some of the others are much better…..so sad.
I can see why you have been having a tough time writing as it must be difficult to write in front of the TV set…hmmm.
You can do what i do and not have cable so it is not an available temptaion. Course it just makes me read more so I still get nothing done. and then there is TV on DVD which is how I watch my shows… so I guess that might not help too much.
Ughhhh…TV shows can get the best of us—Grey’s Anatomy went off tonight..The Bachelor is off Monday(I Think)…and that frees me up for the summer…
Get to writing. Jaci, if you need the whip applied physically let me know. I’m close to her house and want to see teh Brethren and Marrok on paper not just the story board.
Shelley, I’ll come remove your DVR if you pick up more than 2 shows over the summer.