Magazine Monday (Kinda)

My magazine Monday today is not 100% legit since I am not answering a magazine’s questions per say, but instead I am pretending I am a television critic for Entertainment Weekly and am giving you my current TV obsessions (new and old). Isn’t this fun?

In order of night, here are my favorite shows of the 2011-2012 season:
 

1. Once Upon a Time (Sunday’s, ABC, 8 PM): This show is from the creator/writers of LOST, so obviously you know it’s going to be complicated and different than your average show. It is hard to explain, but I will say is it about Fairytale World and Our World (Storybrook, Maine) and how the characters/worlds collide. It goes back and forth between both so you see how these characters were connected and what happened to get them where they are now. Lots of good shout outs and hidden symbols to famous fairy tales. 

2. Glee (Tuesday’s, FOX, 8 PM): Glee has never been as good as it was the 1^st season, but I still feel like I need to give it a fair shot. It is still a bit wishy-washy, but I have enjoyed some episodes and musical numbers. Rachel Berry does drive me crazy now, though. 

3. New Girl (Tuesday’s, FOX, 9 PM):  Love me some Zooey Deschanel. She is just adorable, and I think this show is fun and doesn’t take itself very seriously, which makes it more enjoyable to watch. The dynamic of one girl and three guys is always fun too- the last episode was about her walking into her roommate’s room to find him naked and how she can’t say what part she saw unless in a funny accent or singing (you have to watch a clip of it to appreciate it).

  
4. Parenthood (Tuesday’s, NBC, 10 PM): I always have to watch this show on demand because I can never stay up late enough to watch it all, but I enjoy how it is a very realistic portrayal of family life and the trials. It is dramatic, but it’s a nice change of pace from other  dramas (it’s story lines are not as out there as some other family dramas, so I like that aspect of it). And HELLO Lauren Graham. Love her (Yay, Gilmore Girls)!

5. Happy Endings (Wednesday’s, ABC 9:30 PM): I got into this show at the end of last season and I LOVE IT. It is a contemporary Friends with great characters that are laugh out loud funny. I want to be friends with all of them. Sometimes I like to pretend my life is as cool and hysterical as theirs, but I ultimately fail, so that’s why I have to watch it every week! 

6. American Horror Story (Wednesday’s, FX, 10 PM). OMG. This show is CREEPY and I LOVE it. It’s the craziest thing I have ever seen on TV. A husband, wife and their daughter have moved into a haunted house and cannot sell it, so they are stuck living with ghosts and other-worldy creatures. You don’t know what’s real and what’s not, nor what is going on. It’s absolutely fabulous. I cannot watch it by myself at night- it’s that crazy/creepy. 

7. Bones (Thursday’s, FOX, 9 PM): Obviously, this show has been my favorite show for the past 3 years, and I still absolutely love it. Now that the leads are together (Booth and Bones all the way!), a whole new batch of goodness is brought to the table! Because let’s be honest, we don’t really watch Bones for the crimes- we watch it for the characters and there is some juicy development this year! Definitely impressive for a show in it’s 7^th season- I love it just as much as the 1^st. Moonlighting curse be damned! 



8. Friday Night Lights (My DVD): I am currently in the process of watching season 3 on DVD. I enjoy the show, but I do find some of the story lines a bit over the top. However, I do like the realism of it (things aren’t made ”pretty” like they are for many shows) and since I work in a high school, it is very relevant.

And that’s my list! I also casually watch Up All Night and Modern Family. What are your currents TV favs?

Magazine Monday's

One last thing (from People mangazine)...with Robyn Walsh:


Last Thing I Saw on TV:
House Hunters! Best. Show. Ever. (Especially for people thinking about buying a home)

Last Time I Cooked:
Last night- rice with Temphe and veggies in marinara sauce. I have dinner for the whole week!

Last Movie I Saw:
Scream 3 (and all the Screams in a weekend marathon Saturday).

Last Person I Kissed:
My kitty Romo as I was leaving my parent's house last night! Cat lady, you say?

Last Song I Belted:
"Someone Like You" by Adele. LOVE that song!


Wasn't that fun?

And with that...goodbye October!

Magazine Monday's

I follow a few other blogs, and an idea I like is that many of them have a post theme for a certain day of the week. A big theme is "Must Have Monday's" or "Wacky Wednesday's..." well in keeping with the idea of a theme, I am creating one that goes along those lines but with a twist. I am beginning "Magazine Monday's." What does this entail, you ask? Well, I am an avid magazine/celebrity follower and whenever I read something or hear an interview, I always think, "how would I answer those questions?" Well, look no further because I have found an answer! Each Monday, I will channel my inner celebrity and take a set of questions from a magazine I have read that week and answer them for myself! Sounds fun, right?

Ready. Set. GO!

This week's edition is from the November Glamour. Scarlett Johansson gives us avid readers her 5 Beauty Magic Tricks. So here are some beauty secrets from an average gal:

1. Always use foundation. I have used Loreal Ideal Balance since I can remember- it evens out my skin tone and is easy to apply. I always wear it, even if just around the house. Imperfections- gone! (Just make sure it actually matches your skin tone...I have 3 different shades for different times of the year).

2. Tired? Add some blush! I LOVE blush. It makes you look perky and gives you great color. To me, blush is more important than eyeliner or eye shadow in your facial radiance. Bobby brown makes great blush, but any drugstore brand works wonders too as along as you have the right color.

3. HYDRATE. Water is your skin's best friend. If you have trouble drinking it all day, try to add a flavoring powder. Crystal Light To-Go in Strawberry is one of my favorites (and it even has caffeine).

4. Moisturize with SPF. My morning Oil of Olay lotion is SPF 15, and I use it without fail, every day. I also moisturize at night. I find that even when I get breakouts, lotion works just as well, if not better, than applying benzoyl peroxide to zits.

5. Oily hair? Try baby powder! I do not wash my hair every day because it is thick and dry. However, it still can get oily (especially if I am on day 3), so I will put baby powder on my hands and run my hands through my roots and then comb out my hair- instant fix and you're good for another day!

Ladies, any good tips you'd like to share?

Happy Monday!