Whoa - I totally did not expect to like this show. But, I believe I am starting to love it!
This is a FOX show (already warning sirens are blaring). Parents who cannot control their kids call in to Nanny Central. Nanny Central then dispatches a nanny - one of three (I think) - who specializes in the particulars of that family's problem. Then the nanny observes the family and gives them new rules to help the family communicate better, or work together, or cure separation anxieties. The nanny leaves the family after this week of intensive triaining.
From what I've seen of this show, it's pretty spot on. I've never seen a nanny give advice that I didn't agree with. They are really down to earth and seem really well trained for their jobs. Seriously. It's a pretty good show. Not appointment TV yet, but still worth the effort to watch!
21 March 2005
14 March 2005
addiction
i'll just come right out and say it. i'm addicted to advice columns. seriously, i can't get enough. currently, i read three different columns. one published daily, one weekly, and the last sporadically. but if these columns were hourly, i would totally be there.
i'm not exactly sure where this addiction began. i do remember in fourth grade that i was assigned to read a column of "dear abby" for a class. i'm not sure WHAT was in the article anymore, but i do know that after that i tried to catch up on "dear abby" when my mom had the paper out after that.
throughout high school, on sundays, i picked out three main sections of the paper. the comics, parade, and flair. the only thing i read in the flair section? "dear abby." sometimes "dear heloise" caught my eye, but innovative ways to decorate a dog's collar or use plastic bags didn't interest me nearly as much as the woman who had two kids by a man who was cheating on her but couldn't decide what to do.
now that i'm hooked up to the internet 8 hours a day, and have a wandering mind and a procrastinating spirit, i make sure i catch up on my sites every day. "dear abby" is always my morning read. tomato nation isn't updated nearly as regularly. although, usually sars updates the site once every few days. this one is an especially great treat because i never know if the visit will be successful or not. when i see the new summary of the vine i get really excited. finally, "dear prudence" is only once a week. usually thursday morning. but sometimes, if i am lucky, i can catch it wednesday night before i leave work. i try not to check this one too often on wednesday nights though, because i save it for my thursday morning treat.
so, basically, i don't know what exactly is wrong with me, but i can't get enough. mostly i think it is just the "thrill" i get from this little invasion of people's lives. people live such different lives than me. people do weird things. and often, they have no idea how to get out of the situations they are trapped in.
so, for now, my addiction runs strong. and really, i hope i con't find any more of these sites that are easily accessible.
i'm not exactly sure where this addiction began. i do remember in fourth grade that i was assigned to read a column of "dear abby" for a class. i'm not sure WHAT was in the article anymore, but i do know that after that i tried to catch up on "dear abby" when my mom had the paper out after that.
throughout high school, on sundays, i picked out three main sections of the paper. the comics, parade, and flair. the only thing i read in the flair section? "dear abby." sometimes "dear heloise" caught my eye, but innovative ways to decorate a dog's collar or use plastic bags didn't interest me nearly as much as the woman who had two kids by a man who was cheating on her but couldn't decide what to do.
now that i'm hooked up to the internet 8 hours a day, and have a wandering mind and a procrastinating spirit, i make sure i catch up on my sites every day. "dear abby" is always my morning read. tomato nation isn't updated nearly as regularly. although, usually sars updates the site once every few days. this one is an especially great treat because i never know if the visit will be successful or not. when i see the new summary of the vine i get really excited. finally, "dear prudence" is only once a week. usually thursday morning. but sometimes, if i am lucky, i can catch it wednesday night before i leave work. i try not to check this one too often on wednesday nights though, because i save it for my thursday morning treat.
so, basically, i don't know what exactly is wrong with me, but i can't get enough. mostly i think it is just the "thrill" i get from this little invasion of people's lives. people live such different lives than me. people do weird things. and often, they have no idea how to get out of the situations they are trapped in.
so, for now, my addiction runs strong. and really, i hope i con't find any more of these sites that are easily accessible.
08 March 2005
girlfriend's back and you're gonna be in trouble
Michelle is back on 24! And in charge! Totally, as soon as they said that division was going to be involved I knew that Michelle was coming in to kick some butt.
She is one of the best characters on 24. And she and Tony are the best love-duo. It's too bad Tony had to go to prison last season because of a little silly treason. (Just kidding, don't send me to jail!) I loved last season's cast.
Speaking of other characters that need to come back . . . When is Chloe going to make her second appearance? One thing is for sure. I love, no, LOVE this show.
In other news. It's my birthday today. Pretty great. I get carrot cake. That is awesome. WAY awesome.
Sayonarra
She is one of the best characters on 24. And she and Tony are the best love-duo. It's too bad Tony had to go to prison last season because of a little silly treason. (Just kidding, don't send me to jail!) I loved last season's cast.
Speaking of other characters that need to come back . . . When is Chloe going to make her second appearance? One thing is for sure. I love, no, LOVE this show.
In other news. It's my birthday today. Pretty great. I get carrot cake. That is awesome. WAY awesome.
Sayonarra
03 March 2005
and to think, i could have gone through life not ever knowing what that meant
Well, here it is; the grossest post in history.
So, my sister went to Nigeria this week. Her friend has been working there for a number of months and she decided to go visit said friend. (a boy - ooooooo) She sent our family an email this morning to tell us a bit about her travels.
I guess she got a little sick. A little sick in the stomach. A little sick as in "where is that special bag on the airplane" sick. A little sick as in "if yer gonna spew, spew in this" sick. With no access to a bathroom (apparantly), and only a nalgene bottle to "keep her company," she let it all out. She delicately explained the situation:
"when joe came to find me i was seated next to my nalgene filled with emesis, it being the only thing i could find when the time came when i could not suppress it any longer"
Did you find the vocabulary word for the day? Emesis: an act or instance of vomiting.
So, eww. Thanks, Louise for that little lesson. Share-time is OVER for you.
So, my sister went to Nigeria this week. Her friend has been working there for a number of months and she decided to go visit said friend. (a boy - ooooooo) She sent our family an email this morning to tell us a bit about her travels.
I guess she got a little sick. A little sick in the stomach. A little sick as in "where is that special bag on the airplane" sick. A little sick as in "if yer gonna spew, spew in this" sick. With no access to a bathroom (apparantly), and only a nalgene bottle to "keep her company," she let it all out. She delicately explained the situation:
"when joe came to find me i was seated next to my nalgene filled with emesis, it being the only thing i could find when the time came when i could not suppress it any longer"
Did you find the vocabulary word for the day? Emesis: an act or instance of vomiting.
So, eww. Thanks, Louise for that little lesson. Share-time is OVER for you.
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