It’s the first week of January so I am still on the good foot, eating healthy, detoxing from December and cleaning house. Okay that last one not as much but I did work up a good sweat today for a negligible difference in dog hair in the air. I also managed to break the Dyson, but that is not what this post is about. It’s just that I might have had some endorphins going by the time I settled down to watch TV and I was super impressed with my choices.
At 8 I watched Bull, which I still love, but since it comes on at the same time as RHOBH I can’t watch it on Tuesdays at 9.
At 9 I watched what I thought was the premiere of a new series, Star, on FOX. Star is a Lee Daniels (Empire) show and it’s music related like Empire. I am burning out on Empire so I wasn’t really that interested but I decided to give it a shot.
It was so good.
It’s a star-studded cast with Queen Latifah, Benjamin Bratt, Naomi Campbell, Lenny Kravitz too many to name, but my favorite was MISS LAWRENCE! She was AMAZING. So it was like, that looks like Miss Lawrence! And then the scenes are serious at times and you’re like, “Is that Miss Lawrence?” I loved it. This was the second episode, but they did a quick catch up at the beginning that let you know what you needed to know and it was easy to jump right in. Basically the story is about these three really young girls who are trying to break into the music industry as a girl band, and their backstories and the characters they encounter along the way. There is not as much music as Empire, they only sang like one time really and that was at the end of the show. It’s more about all the hazards along the way to getting the chance to sing.
At 10 I watched Match Game on ABC(?)
It was fucking hysterical. It is on at 10 pm because it is really racy. And really funny. I hope they don’t change out the cast at all. It was Jason Alexander, Ice-T, Wayne Brady, Caroline Whatserface and two other chicks. They all meshed together really well and quick one liners were tossed all around. Wayne Brady threatened to take his pants off twice and at one point walked off the stage and flipped off a contestant. It’s not for the faint of heart and Jason Alexander made a joke that will have some folks boycotting …um whatever it is he does now. You really should try to watch tonight’s show On Demand. The contestants are idiots. Which is also awesome. Alex Baldwin is the perfect lecherous replacement for Gene Rayburn. Ice-T gives answers you literally can’t say on TV and you have to wonder what word he wrote down. It’s an hour of laughing which I quite enjoyed.
Just thought I’d share my Bravo Free Wednesday viewing. Now back to your originally scheduled housewife crap, already in progress.
P.S. To Tell The Truth is back for a season 2 without Nene Leakes. Or Betty White. It seems like they are going to have a new panel every week.
Is there a support group? Because I am obsessed with my Dyson – specifically, in its capacity to suck down every single dog and cat hair in the house (one beagle, Thing One, Thing Two, and a Siamese). But every time I finish vacuuming, a wormhole opens up through space/time, and a tribble-sized blob of cat hair is deposited directly behind where I’m standing. But if the Dyson breaks…I’ll become Ahab, and the hairballs will become my Moby Dick. “To the last, I grapple with thee…From Hell’s heart, I stab at thee…”
Yeah, I should go to sleep now.
Love my Dyson. I upgraded about a year ago from the DC10 Animal to the DC 43 Animal. Just wanted the extra suction power!
I sucked up a small garter snake that my daughter found in her bedroom with my Yellow Dyson a few years back. I must say its the best purchase I have ever made. I dont own pets. Had we not been so freaked out we would have photographed the live snake in the canister.
Yay for some Bravo free time! I’m watching The Crown on Netflix. So good. Trying not to move through them too quickly.
Match Game is now on my list of shows to watch On Demand. Thanks fo the tea about To Tell the Truth.
It’s great that your doing so well on the resolution front, Tamara. Tomorrow starts the big one for me…the no smoking one. Fingers crossed! I am really nervous about it and that could explain a lot of the chatter. Sorry about that!
good luck. I’ve got a plan going for that as well. I’ve cut WAY down. I’ll be rooting for you!
That’s how I quit (except 1 a month) I began by lighting up and putting out, and relighting butt. (Only smoking outside). So I smoked 1 or 2 cigs a day. (Started being weird when I had to say to doctor I smoke 1 or 2 a day). Then, I got to the point where I actually would think “do I even want to get up for a couple puffs?”. Eventually, I would use mouthwash and wash my face every time I came in, and eventually, just wasn’t worth it, and now once a month I smoke and it reminds me too much work 🙂 Good luck.
I also quit again this month. Difficult 48-72 hours then it is just a dull ache.
It’s the down deep low grade sad that is the worse for me.
Last time I quit the sad lasted for almost a year.
Since this most recent time I well, smoke 1cig a month,I didn’t even know or want to quit, just kinda happened. Twenty years ago I quit by hanging up a piece of paper with day 1, then just a huge 2, 3 etc. Eventually, I was so unwilling to start with a day 1, it worked. Plus it was where my co workers could see and would notice.
To me if you relapse, you still succeed somewhat. Good luck.
I also quit again this month. Difficult 48-72 hours then it is just a dull ache.
It’s the down deep low grade sad that is the worse for me.
Last time I quit the sad lasted for almost a year.
I quit for a few years and started up again, dumb ass. Stupid!!
On my 3rd smoke free day only wanting to kill every other person.
I use the lozenges, 2 mg, the 4mg is too addicting and have a lot snacks in the house.
Also use a light sleeping pill.
I set myself up to succeed.
Wish you all luck.
I just want to say thank you all for the tips! I am marking my calendar, plan to smoke one day a month, have plenty of candy/snacks, and will get some 2mg gum when I get out tomorrow.
Having smoked for over 55 years, quitting is quite a challenge. I don’t think I will have many health benefits. However, the financial benefit is my main motivation.
Again, thank you all!
Congrats on stopping smoking. I quit 2 years ago. I used chantix and smoked until I puked, then I got a little pissy saying I could kill certain people and get away with it. I decided that even if the medicine made me do it, I already said it out loud. I quit the chantix. Then one day I went nuts and wanted to smoke so I bought nicotine gum. So now I’m addicted to gum,my dental fillings are loose and I gained 50 lbs. The struggle is very real, I wish you the best!
I just finished watching Match Game! I looooved it when I was a kid. I think they also offering drinks to the celebrities – Caroline looked like she was sipping on a cocktail!
Alec Baldwin is the perfect successor to Gene, frankly!
Benjamin Bratt and Lenny kravitz? I’m in!!
I’ve been catching up on recorded shows. I’m fascinated by Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath on A & E.
So am I Donna, I find the disconnecting ( or shunning..a Rose by any other name..) from family and friends especially despicable.
Have been watching Leah’s show as well. Love it! But I get nervous watching it. The stories are unbelievable.
I hope she has a badass security team.
Lucy Loo, yes to Aftermath. A few episodes were gut wretching, episode 5 brought me to tears.
I keep expecting a building to fall on the car Mike Rinder and Leah Remini are riding in. Or a out of control big rig to flatten them.
Hope there is a season 2.
Heard this am that she is in talks for S2. Yes!
I hope they keep it up until the abuse is brought to an end.
Vivaca’s Black Magic on Lifetime HD …. oh yes
Debating on the checking out Vivica’s Black Magic. Wondered if it is too predictable (oohh and aww oggling men), just find obnoxious. Would love if a different spin on male dancers.
I am taking a break from bravo as well. I tape Atlanta but not watching Beverly Hills. The Match game brings back memories of watching the original after school with my Mother. It’s not my Mom’s match game, that is for sure. I also am watching The Crown on Netflix. It is really good. I have never been a huge network comedy watcher but I enjoy American Housewife and Mom. As for drama Chicago fire is good as is This is Us. I even forgot watch what happens live was on last night. One day at a time for the addiction. I will however watch Southern Charm when it comes back. Watching for someone to throw water on and melt Patricia A. I can hear her muttering to Katherine, I will get you my little pretty!! Bruja indeed.
Ok I’m still obsessed about the vaginal eggs on RHO Atlanta. Then last night I caught a show called little women Atlanta. (train wreck) the preview for next week shows them looking at one of those vaginal eggs! What’s going on in ATL? Why isn’t anyone talking about this lol? I feel so old now!
Liza, I am trying to forget that scene with the vaginal eggs on RHOA! Showing the string hanging out of Shamea’s privates was unnecessarily crass. Even RHOA can go too far. Can you imagine anyone from the other franchises, especially Beverly Hills filming that scene and showing a string hanging out of one of those ladies. This was fowl and I am ashamed for them!
Don’t get me wrong, I am not anti-vaginal egg workout. I am against how these women choose to represent themselves with such vulgarity. I am so upset that I will be watching every week until the season ends!
I watched ABC all night, until MatchGame…I just cannot with Alec Baldwin. To me, he is just yet another example of bad behavior being rewarded.
I really liked Star as well. I have the match game taped haven’t watched yet glad to hear it’s good. I’ll definitely check it out.
Me too for Star! Lenny Kravits has certainly aged well. YUM….
Ms. Lawrence!! I did not make the connection…the hair threw me off!
Shows that are not the Real Housewives that I enjoy:
1. This is Us – NBC
2. Insecure – HBO
3. Divorce – HBO
4. Odd Mom Out – Bravo
5. The Amazing Race – CBS any word on when the new season returns??
I dont know if I’m just burnt out on reality TV or if I have outgrown it. I turned 40 in 2016, and I have not once in my 40 years of life ever been to a dinner party or on a girls trip or vacation and been surrounded by women who act like the women on these shows. When I have been placed where people act out its usually a drunk 18-25 year old…..not married, wealthy professionals and mothers.
That’s what I find so fascinating. That rich, beautiful women, at their ages, still act like they’re in high school. It constantly amazes me.
I also love reading the blogs about these shows. Reading comments defending behavior that is outrageous makes me think that the Housewives aren’t the only ones stuck in a high school mentality.
P.S. Not talking about any of the posters here. I find this blog refreshing after some of the others I’ve seen.
It’s not Wednesday but a moment ago I viewed the documentary Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds. The love between those two were ever so consuming and envious. According to Debbie’s son Todd, his mother’s last words were, “I want to be with Carrie”. How tragic. How beautiful. Wow!
BTW TT… saw both episodes of Star on Fox. Love it! I hope it remains entertaining as the first two. Because like you, I have lost interest in Empire. Thanks for the suggestion.
I’m loving Star too but have to watch the episode twice since Lenny Kravitz is on. Delicious!