So, Meet My DVR...

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In my family, I was never the TV-obsessed one. That title was reserved for my sister, Liza. Her idea of relaxing is cuddling up in her bed with her man, DVR. As for me, I prefer coffee, a Sudoku puzzle and blog reading/writing.

But lately? Lately, I've been getting into a crap load of shows. And my DVR's got a full belly (um, that was a weird thing to say and I recognize this). Here's my current lineup.

Monday

Pretty Little Liars: Okay, this show's damn good. And sometimes, I debate whether or not it's suitable for ABC Family. But then again, this is the same network that's home to a show about a pregnant teenager whose jerk face baby daddy is actually involved and whose ex-boyfriend is fathering a child with said baby daddy's ex (did you get all that?). Also, it's not like I watch that show too, no sir. Not me. At any rate, Pretty Little Liar's got it all: beautiful people, suspense, beautiful people and suspense. Bonus: the crazy (supposedly) dead bitch's name is Ali. So now, I like to end my emails with just..."A." What?

Tuesday

Parenthood: I love me a good warmhearted drama, and this one fits the bill perfectly. At first, when my mom suggested I watch it, I was all, this show's missing something/it's weird/not a fan. But now, I love the awkwardness and all the love in this show. Favorite storyline = Haddie's crush on soup kitchen guy. Way cute.

Glee: Duh.

Wednesday

Modern Family: Phil Dunfey, you're my hero. No explanation necessary.

Law & Order: SVU: This is a family fave. I honestly think we've seen every single episode and between you and me, we all hold up our hands and slam them down when the "dun dun!" sounds in the beginning (how cool are we?). I just wish Liv and Elliot would get down to business already. You can cut that (sexual) tension with a knife. A knife! Am I right or am I right?

Thursday

Grey's Anatomy: Gave up on this show last year, rekindled my love for it after I heard about the shooter finale. Watched that, couldn't believe the whole thing, was back on the bandwagon. Just like that. I'll admit, I miss George and Izzie like whoa, but my heart will go on. In fact, it already has. Hello, Eli...

The Vampire Diaries: At first, this show served as a placeholder until True Blood returned. Now? I'm in love. That's really all I have to say about this one. That, and I think Nina Dobrev's a little hooker for playing two characters, and therefore getting to kiss all those beautiful people.

Friday

Blue Bloods: To me, this show is a hybrid of Law & Order and Parenthood. If those two shows procreated, this would be their child. Also, I don't know how he does it, but Tom Selleck comes off as the President in every show/movie he's in. This one's no exception. Check it out, it's good.

And ones I'm new to (New York edition, apparently)...

Selling New York: I figure watching this show can't hurt since I'm trying to get back to New York within the year. But then again, it might also hurt very much (thanks, exorbitant real estate prices in New York!).

Kourtney and Kim Take New York: Don't hate. I like this family. And now they're on my old turf. It would be cruel of me to not tune in.

What's on your DVR?

So, About My New Year's In New York

Hey guys, happy new year! I know I'm a little late when I say that; forgive me.

Blogging freely feels weird after solely dedicating this space to Reverb 10 (which I loved doing, by the way). But I'm back!

2011, huh? This year, I said to hell with resolutions. I'm already pretty hard on myself and make resolutions year round, so I figured this year, why not just set a single goal? And that goal? To chill the eff out. I know this is a general goal, which was my whole point. It encompasses a lot, and is something that I feel will benefit me a lot if I can pull it off. So that's my goal for 2011. Feel free to share your resolutions/goals/etc. I'd love to hear them.

I went back to my old home for New Year's: New York. My grandma's birthday is on New Year's Eve, so that was reason #1 to go. Reason #2 was to see all my old girlfriends (one whose birthday is on the same day!), who I hadn't been with in for-ever.

It was a great New Year's Eve. Had a little birthday dinner with Grandma and a friend, then took the train into the city to party with the ladies.

[Feel free to guess how old my grandma is. I can almost guarantee you you'll be wrong!]


I also spent some family time with my cousins (above), which was lovely.

It was a great trip, one that reminded me that I so badly want need to live in the city sometime in the near future. My lease is up in July...

As for this brand new year, well...I love it. I love new years in general, mainly because I love fresh starts. Who doesn't, right? I have a few changes I'd really like to make to this blog, and what better time to start than a new year? Stay tuned for that.

That's all for now! Talk to me. I've missed you all (per usual).

Let the Rain

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I wish I were pretty
I wish I were brave
If I owned this city
Then I’d make it behave

And if I were fearless
Then I’d speak my truth
And the world would hear this
That’s what I wish I’d do, yeah

If my hands could hold them you’d see
I’d take all these secrets in me
And I’d move and mold them to be
Something I’d set free

I want to darken in the skies
Open the floodgates up
I want to change my mind
I want to be enough
I want the water in my eyes
I want to cry until the end of time

I want to let the rain come down
Make a brand new ground
Let the rain come down
Let the rain come down
Make a brand new ground
Let the rain come down tonight

I hold on to worry so tight
It’s safe in here right next to my heart
Who now shouts at the top of her voice
Let me go, let me out, this is not my choice

And I always felt it before
That the world was filled with much more
Than the drowning soul I’ve learned to be
I just need the rain to remind me

I want to darken in the skies
Open the floodgates up
I want to change my mind
I want to be enough
I want the water in my eyes
I want to cry until the end of time

I want to let the rain come down
Make a brand new ground
Let the rain come down
Let the rain come down
Make a brand new ground
Let the rain come down

I want to let the rain come down
Make a brand new ground
Let the rain come down
Let the rain come down
Make a brand new ground
Let the rain come down

I want to let the rain come down
Make a brand new ground
Let the rain come down
Let the rain come down
Make a brand new ground
Let the rain come down tonight

-Sara Bareilles

So, This Is Reverb 10: Defining Moment, Gift and Core Story

Yes, I know I'm late to these last few prompts. Don't blame me, blame my grandmother's internet-less house in New York that I just returned from yesterday (more on that trip later). But I'm not one to leave anything unfinished, so here we go...the end of my Reverb 10 journey.

But first, I want to say how much I've enjoyed participating, and look foward to Reverb 11!

The prompt

Describe a defining moment or series of events that has affected your life this year.

My response

Moving out on my own was a pretty defining moment for me this past last year. Sure, I'd been on my own before in college. But I had roommates. This time? My apartment, just me. On my own. Big girl moment.

The prompt

This month, gifts and gift-giving can seem inescapable. What’s the most memorable gift, tangible or emotional, you received this year?

My response

A few weeks after Molly passed away, we received a small package in the mail from the veterinarian. Inside was a card, signed by everyone who works there, along with a mold of Molly's little paw print and her name at the top. We've couldn't believe it. Every day, we look at that paw and remember the best worst dog we've ever known.

The prompt

What central story is at the core of you, and how do you share it with the world? (Bonus: Consider your reflections from this month. Look through them to discover a thread you may not have noticed until today.)

My response

Way to end this with a tough one, Reverb10!

At my core, my central story is one of discovery, balance and lots of laughter. I feel that I share this with the world every day simply by showing up and being myself.