Other fantastic things:
- My sister is having another baby boy in January and two of my best friends are having babies (one in November and one in February). This means I'm making baby gifts like there's no tomorrow. It's a little sad how much fun I'm having.
- Also a little sad, how totally happy I am that Fall TV is back and I get to see my Hulu queue fill up with awesome shows (I'm looking at you, Parks and Recreation. Oh how I missed you!).
- While I'm still making my nephews' Halloween costumes, I actually am going the simplest route available...crocheted hats and t-shirts. And maybe a little card board and duct tape thrown in for good measure.
- I love October. Have I ever mentioned this? I don't even think I realized how much I love the month of October till a few years ago. I love wearing my fall clothes, I love watching scary movies (it's pretty much the only time I do), I love getting ready for Halloween and I love the anticipation of all the upcoming holidays.
- I watched Wuthering Heights on Netflix Instant today (Masterpiece Classic) and I still just don't get that story. Why do people love it so much? Pretty much every person is crazy and/or horrible. HORRIBLE. Anytime I get close to feeling any sympathy for Heathcliff, he goes and does something psychotic and I'm done. I keep trying to re-read the book (bc most people tell me that is what I need to do whenever I bring this up), but I can't get past the craziness. Someday, world, I am going to re-read that crazy bananas book and I'm pretty sure it will only give me more solid reasons why I don't like it.
- I need to freshen up my October playlist. *cough* Megan *cough*. HINT HINT.
- I'm also getting closer to watching Lost and Friday Night Lights, neither of which I have seen before. Maybe you are surprised by this, but I have this habit of resisting movies and shows that become uber popular simply bc they are uber popular. My brain just kind of turns off and tells me I don't like it. Same reason I still haven't seen Avatar. And will probably only see Avatar when I end up at someone's house for a movie night and everyone else decides we are watching Avatar. But Lost and FNL made it to my Netflix queue so maybe they have a fighting chance of being viewed by me. If I can stop re-watching episodes of Doctor Who, Buffy, 30 Rock and Parks and Rec.
- Seriously, people, if you are not watching Parks and Rec, I think we can't be friends. I've watched the show through three times and it's only in the third season. It's gold. GOLD.
- This summer I wanted to learn how to read a crochet pattern and also learn the names of the stitches I've been using for the past 15 or so years. So we found an amigurumi book and I'm hooked (pun unintended, but left in for my personal enjoyment). I just finished sewing the main part of a crocheted birthday cake. To go with the tea set, cookies and cupcakes. Lauren is getting a crocheted animal mobile for the baby. I've made a stuffed bunny and a little baby doll and an adorable little dog. I can't get enough. It may be a disease. But at least I achieved a summer goal this year.
- Reading. I still do that, you know, even with all the crocheting and TV watching. I'm still on a Sarah Dessen kick, but I took a detour with Rick Riordian and Tina Fey. I loved Bossy Pants and would love to listen to it on tape.
- Finally, you should all know, I'm totally addicted to this Tumblr.
4 comments:
1. I'm glad I started watching Parks and Rec so we can still be friends.
2. I'll see what I can do about adding to the October playlist.
3. I'm glad you're thinking about watching Lost. Avatar . . . not so worth it.
4. Yay Dr. Who Tumblr! I want to wear my Stetson in solidarity next week! Also, the creepy singing and the look of The Silence make me think of Hush.
5. I'm sorry that you don't like Wuthering Heights, and that I don't know how to explain why I like it. It's probably because I'm just so shocked . . . shocked when I read it.
Great post. Great.
I am so glad you are posting!
1. I haven't seen a Parks and Rec that has really made me laugh like 30 Rock or Modern Family. I guess we can't be friends.
2. I am super excited about fall TV, especially BBC. Downton Abby and Sherlock and Upstairs Downstairs are all airing this fall and I am VERY happy about it. Except, for stupid netflix. I am not happy with Netflix.
2. I love October and Halloween and so maybe that makes up for me not liking Parks and Rec and so we can be friends still?
3. I loved Avatar (the cartoon series, I think is what Meg is talking about) and I didn't like Lost. Sorry Meg. Avatar made me laugh and I was entertained.
4. I hated Wuthering Heights for the same reasons! Heathcliff is nuts and Catherine just makes me angry inside. I liked the words you used..."crazy bananas." It IS crazy bananas. I can't watch it without a very skeptical look on my face AND I have read the book. Still C.R.A.Z.Y.
P.S. I miss you.
Krissie - We are talking James Cameron's blue people Avatar, not the tv show (which I love and watch all the time now that the boys love it too).
My favorite episode of Parks and Rec is the 2nd season Valentines episode. Most of the 2nd season episodes to be honest. There are some great things going on there.
Crinners - Thank you. :)
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