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A Time for Glee

Feb 102011

Dear Glee Writers,

I have, just now, become up to date with Glee Season 2 and I was wondering if you realised that the Gleeks (and everyone in Lima) appear to live in this alternative universe where time doesn’t matter? Also, how is it that New Directions can be so good without ever having to rehearse?

Being that I am now re-acquainted with Glee means I have been introduced to the newest cast member, Blaine and also Dalton Academy. I’m wondering if the Dalton Academy boys are so brainwashed that they wear their ugly blazers and grey pants all day, every day? I’d really like to see a bit of skin if you wouldn’t mind. Or even if they could try taking off the tie. Baby steps after all.

A big gripe I have with this season is the RHPS episode. Where was Puck? I know he was meant to be in Juvie but why was he written out of this episode? I had such high hopes of seeing him as Frank N Furter! I think a piece of me died when Mercedes ended up doing it – fortunately Sam got to be Rocky. I’ll admit he was kind of perfect for that.

I’m not sure you’re aware of this but have you noticed that Rachel and Finn are kind of the Kate and jack (Lost) of this show? Basically, what I’m getting at is that no one actually like their characters! I tend to fast forward or mute anything that either of them has to say and if I could wipe the image of Finn’s terrible zombie impersonation (which I wouldn’t have thought would be a huge stretch for Finn) from my mind I would.

But seriously, you need to explore your other characters a bit more. What about the gorgeous Puck (and not his ‘thug’ scenes don’t count) and Santana? How about a bit more Tina? Really, anything to have a bit less Rachel.

You really have a lot of work ahead of you to come back to the standards of Season 1. I recommend having Puck and Blaine walk around with no shirts to begin with. I’m sure you can work it out from there.

Yours Sincerely,

Kalliste

Favourite finds of 2010

Randomly Speaking 6 Responses »

Dec 242010

I’ve been able to find some great new things (online and offline) in 2010 that have kept me interested throughout the year. Here are 5 of my favourites:

1. Favourite new TV show: Modern Family
I think this might have started in 2009 but it wasn’t aired in Australia until 2010. This was actually a hard one to pick just one awesome TV show of 2010. I didn’t think it would happen, Lost finished up and I thought that might be the end of the TV world as I know it. Then there was Modern Family, what a smart and hilarious show! I want to be a Dunphy yo! I hope it just gets better and better.

2. Favourite blogger: Rose
I was really lucky that one day Rose commented on my blog. I love her posts be them corny or heartfelt or informative (even though I don’t understand much of the tutorials… but that is because I’m lazy) they are all great. I can’t wait till my reader pops up telling me there is a new post over at lifeasrose. Her layouts are also super awesome!

3. Favourite new Forum: JoltMB
This is an awesome and incredibly active forum. The members are really nice and they are actually in my age group! Well, mostly, I might be on the older edge of that but it is nice going to a forum where the majority of the members are older than 17 and understand how tough it can be to pay rent and bills.
Jolt also has this great stamp TCG which the admins put a heap of effort into making sure it is always fresh and fun. It is the first time I’ve ever seen something like this at a forum.
Oh and the neat thing? They’re having a double coins day on the 29th Dec! So hurry up and join! Oh, and tell them Kalliste sent you.

4. Favourite new drink: Watermelon Gatorade
I know you might not think this is important but let me correct you, IT IS! This might be the most awesomest drink ever. It actually tastes like watermelon rather than watermelon flavouring! My local shops is the only place I can find it and it sometimes goes for $4 for 600ml so I wait for them to put it on special ($2) and then buy like 10 bottles!! And drink them all in a week. It is all sorts of delicious.

5. Favourite author: Jane Austen
So I know she isn’t new to 2010 but she is new to me for 2010. I’ve never been one to read the classics but after watching Lost in Austen I decided to give it a shot. I just had to know what the big deal was about Darcy. Once I got past all of them language barriers it has been a lovely read. I’m hoping to build up my collection.

So there you have it, the standard and weird. You better go try that Gatorade and now! But first, let me know what new finds you have enjoyed in 2010.

Where does it go?

Randomly Speaking 4 Responses »

Aug 072010

The time that is. I used to have ample time to post and comment on sites and look at forums to my heart’s content but for the last 2 weeks I feel as though this time has disappeared.

I went through my feed reader a few days ago and I had 82 unread items! Items that I didn’t get to read properly or comment on.

My site has been suffering for this. No time to post and comment means I get the same in return Fortunately, my site has been up for a few days now and has been at it’s most stable since my host’s server transfer. Unfortunately, this effected my partner’s site badly and all my time is eaten up thinking of ways to fix it. After waiting for a week to get something done the answer seems to be move server. Instead of having down time and issues we instead bought a new domain name and hosted it somewhere else. All issues resolved

Although it looks glum, I have had some time! I started and finished the Pride and Prejudice mini series and will admit Colin Firth was perfect! I don’t swoon but he was wonderful.

I’m also up to date on the Kate Brian book front. It surprises me I have read all 10 books! (or is it 11 including Last Christmas)… I’m not sure I even like them any more but I keep on keeping on

And then there is all that TV I’ve been watching. i think I’ll need a fave TV post.. until then keep an eye out for Modern Family, Community & The Inbetweeners. You won’t be sorry!

The Darcy Effect

Randomly Speaking 5 Responses »

Jul 102010

Today I finished watching the miniseries Lost in Austen with Jemima Rooper. It is a very cheesy, chick flick style mini series. Every girls dream that suddenly they are transported back in time and take Elizabeth Bennet’s place in Pride and Prejudice. I have to admit that I don’t recall watching Colin Firth in Pride and Prejudice and swooning, in fact I don’t recall seeing it at all or reading the book so these characters were pretty new too me.

All that being said, I think I have been struck down with the Darcy effect. Oh my, but Elliot Cowan was lovely! I loved his glares and looks of frustration and confusion. I don’t know if he would be considered in the rank of Colin Firth but I think he was incredible.

So why is it that we all swoon over the the mean Mr Darcy? Why is it he that thousands of women fantasise over than, perhaps, the lovely Mr Bingley? He is a kind, wealthy man that thinks with his heart! What’s not to love?

I couldn’t say, though I never once thought of Mr Bingley… not after seeing Darcy anyway.

So now that I have Darcy fever I am getting the book from the library and looking for any film adaptions I think I am obsessed after just a few stares and snarks. I can’t help but wonder what the book Darcy will bring for me.