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February 25, 2011 | Boob Tube,Follow Fridays,Life in General

This week’s question: What’s your current favorite T.V. show?

It’s been a while since I’ve participated (lately, it seems like nothing but school, school, school is occupying my time), so I thought I might jump in this time because I love talking about TV shows. Babendude and I watch a lot of shows. I’m surprised we can keep up with them. Needless to say, we do a lot of recording. Since GLEE is one of my favorite shows, and was already talked about by the blogger of the week, I’m choosing SUPERNATURAL.

Maybe you’ve heard of it? Two hot guys—who happen to be brothers—traveling around the states in a black 1967 Chevy Impala laying waste to all things, well, supernatural? No? For those of you clueless people out there, this series follows the de-gorgeous Winchester brothers—Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles)–as they hunt demons and other figures of the paranormal variety. They also get a little help from fellow demon hunter, Bobby (Jim Beaver) and an angel named Castiel (Misha Collins). This show first aired back in 2005 and I’ve been tuning in from the beginning. We’re in the middle of Season 6 right now and I think it’s going to be the last one. I’ll be sad to see it go, but I’m sure J’n’J are ready to move on.

From the get-go, Sam been my favorite character.

Do you blame me? With abs like that, I can’t help but tune in each week to see if he’s going to have a shirtless scene. LOL. It’s been interesting to see him grow as a person—physically—and as a character. He’s gone from wanting a normal life and giving up the job to being a balls-to-the-wall demon hunter. Dean Winchester was the jaded, hard-edged one and Sam was the one who still saw the positive side in things. They’ve both been brought back from Hell (not at the same time, of course) and since then, their roles have been reversed.

Some things I love about this show:

~ It can be both serious and funny – This time, Sam was brought back from Hell, but we soon found out that he came back without his soul. For a few weeks, Dean wondered if he could ever trust his brother again. Personally, I was wondering the same thing and it got me to thinking about the whole “soulless human” aspect. And I look forward to the FBI alias names they concoct. Hi-larious.

~ Jared Padalecki

~ The music – Dean has this thing for 80’s music, particularly Journey and/or Foreigner, so they’re always playing stuff like that, or 70’s rock. Thanks to this show, I now have a need to download “Carry On My Wayward Son” by Blue Oyster Cult. During the first few seasons they would play this song while they were recapping what’s been going on so far.

~ It’s all about family – Blood is thicker than water and Sam and Dean live by this creed. These brothers have proven over and over that they would do anything for each other. Because really, all the family they have left is each other.

~ Jared Padalecki

~ Castiel (aka “Cass”) – I have yet to see this dude smile, but his scenes can be hilarious.

~ The Impala – That car is like a Timex watch: it can take a licking and keep on ticking. It’s the ultimate man toy and it’s so damned sexy, it’s not even funny. I can recall a few eppies where this thing got totaled, but it’ll be back like new in the following eppie. Nice!

~ Jared Padalecki

~ They do a lot of reading – That may seem like an odd sticking point, but for a bookworm like me, I think that’s pretty awesome. They use their father’s journal as a guide most of the time, but whenever they hit up a new town, they’re always doing research—the Internet, the town library, etc. They really need to come out with a READ poster of these guys. I would so buy it.

~ And did I mention, um…Jared Padalecki?

I’m gonna stop now. Really. So, what’s your favorite current TV show right now? What else are you watching?

Technorati Tags: GLEE, SUPERNATURAL, Jared Padalecki, (Jensen Ackles, Jim Beaver, Misha Collins, Journey, Foreigner, Carry On My Wayward Son, Blue Oyster Cult

December 17, 2010 | Follow Fridays,School Daze,The 4-1-1 on Me

It’s Follow Friday, ya’ll!

This week’s question: What did you study in college, or are currently studying and did it lead to your current 9 to 5 or are you doing something totally different??

The second time around, I’m studying Nonprofit Management. I want to open a writing center for people of all ages in my hometown. The first time around, I was planning on getting my degree in English. Not to teach, just for writing. My current job has nothing to do with English or nonprofits, but after I graduate in 2012, I do plan to work for a nonprofit. At first. I think I need to get my feet wet before starting my own.

To join the fun and make now book blogger friends, just follow these simple rules:

1. Follow the Follow My Book Blog Friday Host [Parajunkee.com] and anyone else you want to follow on the list
2. Follow the Featured Blogger – http://rabid-reads.blogspot.com/
3. Grab the button up there and place it in your post.
4. Answer the question (cuz it’s always nice to know a little sumpin’-sumpin’ about the people stalking following me).
5. If you’re new to the Follow Friday hop, comment and let me know, so I can stop by and check out your blog!

Technorati Tags: Parajunkee.com, rabid-reads.blogspot.com

December 3, 2010 | Follow Fridays

It’s Follow Friday, ya’ll!

This week’s question: What do you do besides reading/reviewing?

Well, I don’t review yet. But when I’m not reading, I’m doing homework and working full time. I should be writing as well, but I have yet to balance work/school/life thing. Also, I’ve decided to turn my YA series into a graphic novel series. So instead of continuing to write the series as I’ve been doing, I have to figure out how to transfer the first two into the graphic novel format. That’s going to take a little time. And research.

To join the fun and make now book blogger friends, just follow these simple rules:

1. Follow the Follow My Book Blog Friday Host [Parajunkee.com] and anyone else you want to follow on the list
2. Follow the Featured Blogger – http://www.iceybooks.com/
3. Grab the button up there and place it in your post.
4. Answer the question (cuz it’s always nice to know a little sumpin’-sumpin’ about the people stalking following me).
5. If you’re new to the Follow Friday hop, comment and let me know, so I can stop by and check out your blog!

Technorati Tags: Parajunkee.com, iceybooks.com

November 19, 2010 | Follow Fridays

It’s Follow Friday, ya’ll!

This week’s question: How long have you been book blogging?

I haven’t, but I will be. It’s a New Years Resolution of mine to start a book blog about all the adult romance books I read. However, it’s going to be under an alias. So, if you participate in Parajunkee’s Follow Fridays, I will more than likely add my name to the list and you can stop by. If you dare…prepare to be scandalized. LOL

To join the fun and make now book blogger friends, just follow these simple rules:

1. Follow the Follow My Book Blog Friday Host [Parajunkee.com] and anyone else you want to follow on the list
2. Follow the Featured Blogger – http://g-reads.blogspot.com/
3. Grab the button up there and place it in your post.
4. Answer the question (cuz it’s always nice to know a little sumpin’-sumpin’ about the people stalking following me).
5. If you’re new to the Follow Friday hop, comment and let me know, so I can stop by and check out your blog!

Technorati Tags: Parajunkee.com

November 12, 2010 | Follow Fridays,Life in General,The 4-1-1 on Me

It’s Follow Friday, ya’ll!

This week’s question: What’s your book budget?

Funny question. I don’t really have a book budget. I read the Harlequin Blaze adult romance series and they come out with 6 new books every month. I don’t buy all 6, but close to it. They’re pretty cheap, only $4.99, and with my BN Preferred Reader’s Card, it’s 10% off of that, so…Needless to say, I’ve never gone over $100 in one sitting. But I probably get up to that a month, depending on what other books are coming out from my other fav authors or catches my eye.

To join the fun and make now book blogger friends, just follow these simple rules:

1. Follow the Follow My Book Blog Friday Host [Parajunkee.com] and anyone else you want to follow on the list
2. Follow the Featured Blogger – http://insanehussein.com/blog/
3. Grab the button up there and place it in your post.
4. Answer the question (cuz it’s always nice to know a little sumpin’-sumpin’ about the people stalking following me).
5. If you’re new to the Follow Friday hop, comment and let me know, so I can stop by and check out your blog!

Technorati Tags: Harlequin Blaze, Parajunkee.com