shanynde

Growing up, Dad didn't let us watch TV. I grew up watching an ecleltic mix of B grade 80's sci fi and fantasy movies, Star Wars, MGM musicals and old Disney. I never really saw the need to watch TV. Movies were so much better.

Then...I went off to college, and was gifted with a LABTOP!!! And before I knew it, I was hooked to TV on the internet.

I watched OTH, and Dawson's Creek. Without a Trace and Grey's. Criminal Minds and ER.

The reason for this odd rant? I was watching season 3 of ER and the theme song came up. You all know the one. You watch Carter look dejected and Benton doing the iconic yes move. You see Dr. Greene, being Dr. Greene.

And that is when I wondered...what the f*** has happened to TV? Most shows on TV are crap. I will admit there are exceptions (supernatural for one) but what happened?

Where is my Mark Greene, the one who will make everything better? Where is my Abby Lockhart and John Carter, two friends who's timing never worked out for them (I refuse to watch anything past season 9) but who were there for each other no matter what?

Where is the great Brooke and Haley on OTH? Season three was the greatest for me, and then it went downhill. Peyton and Lucas? WTF. The way they destroyed Brooke was not right, and the creaters continue to do so. I honestly did not watch one episode of season 6.

I guess this rant is more on fond memories of past shows. I will admit Glee makes me smile, and Gossip Girl was great last season with the emotional angst of Chuck and Blair, I guess I'm waiting for a switch to turn on and these shows to get better. To no longer be mediocre.

Is that too much to ask?

How many songs total: 1589
How many hours or days of music: 3.9 days

SORT BY SONG TITLE
First Song: ABC Cafe/Red and Black-Les Miserables
Last Song: 99 times-Kate Voegele

SORT BY TIME
Shortest Song: 0:20-Tuning-Spamalot
Longest Song: 13:46-King and I, Small house of Uncle Tomas

SORT BY ALBUM
First Album: Abbey Road-Beatles
Last Album: 9 to 5-the Musical

MOST RECENTLY ADDED TRACK
Brooklyn(Acoustic Version)- Wakey!Wakey!

TOP 5 MOST PLAYED SONGS
Those you've Known-Spring Awakening
Sunrise-In the Heights
The Sound of Silence-Simon and Garfunkle
I hear the Bells-Mike Doughty
Daughter-Vienna Tang

FIRST SONG THAT PLAYS ON SHUFFLE
The Stone Table-Narnia Soundtrack

NUMBER OF SONGS DISPLAYED WHEN SEARCHING FOR…
Death - 6
Life - 33
Love - 95
Hate - 1
You - 141
Me - 439
Sex - 6

At 2, I'm going to the dentist. They will shave off a millimeter off of 4 teeth. They will then do some other crap. I'm terrified.

Someone sent me a snowflake!

Thanks :)

Great...I'm pathetic.

Leaving on a mission in 4 months. Should not want to fall for someone.

Particuarly an army boy due to ship out in June.

Especially if army boy only see's me as a friend, or just, "one of the guys."

ARG!

DEAR SUPERNATURAL:

YOU MADE ME CRY.

So my mom and I were grabbing lunch, and my Dad called me and asked if I had bought Star Trek yet. I said no. He bought it for me!!!!

I love my Dad.

Dear Grey’s and Gossip,

This is me breaking up with you. Trust me, it’s you not me. I will continue to read the amazing fanfiction on ff.com and lj, seeing as the plots and dialog are quite superior to the writing that is done on your respective shows.

Monday and Thursday nights used to be time to watch my favorite nights. I would run up to my apartment at college, and watch these two shows.

( Gossip Girl )Then there is the issue of Grey's. Beware there are spoilers.
( Grey's )

I'm going to watch Glee, Supernatural and Criminal Minds now.

I hate...

Jenny, Izzie, Quinn, Peyton (she's not even on the show anymore!) and Serena when she's being an idiot (i.e ALWAYS).

Jenny and Izzie the most though.

 

The writers are killing my OTP's. Give me a show or SOMETHING where the couples are ok!
( Examples Under the Cut )

TO BRAZIL!!! I AM GOING TO SERVE MY CHURCH FOR 18 MONTHS IN CAMPINAS BRAZIL. IT IS LOCATED NEAR SAO PAULO. I REPORT TO BRAZIL ON MARCH 24, 2010!!!

I AM SO HAPPY!

Firstly, this post is quite religious so I hope to not offend anyone...Please know that I do not mean to force my beliefs down your throats and these are just my thoughts, and my dilemma.

I grew up in a very religious household. In my religion, boys are expected to serve two year missions. Girls have the option to serve a mission for 18 months when they turn 21. My brother who is a year and a half younger than me is currently serving in Brazil. He is working really hard, and I couldn't be more proud of him.

Now me. Ever since I was a little girl, I wanted to serve a mission. It was never a question of whether or not I would go. I'm almost 21 now and expecting to find out where I will be serving my mission in a week.

To serve a mission was not a split second decision. I had interview upon interview, dental and physical check ups, and a ton of paperwork to fill out in order to be considered. My formal request was sent in two weeks ago.

Now, the other half. I am 20 years old. I am a college sophomore (I switched majors from history to political science last semester) and when I get home, I will be finishing my degree when I'm 23-24 (give or take a semester). And, being the curious person that I am, I looked up to see what classes were available next semester. I got all giddy when I saw the classes offered in January.  I will graduate in 5 semesters. I started doing the math, and quickly discovered how much less time it would take for me to graduate if I do not serve a mission.

Is it wrong for me to be having serious second doubts about this? Let me assure anyone reading this that serving a mission is one of the greatest things I can do. I have a firm testimony of Jesus Christ and of his redeeming love for all of us. I believe that we can truly be happy by following his words. I want to share that message with others.

But I also want to finish school. I love sitting in the classroom, learning new things. I want to be done. I want that certificate that states that I am now a grown up, and to begin living...I don't know.

I know that I'm being selfish. I should want to go yet I'm scared. Part of me does not want to go.

Should I tell my parents about my doubts? Or should I just assume this is just a case of the cold feet? Missions take only 18 months and the university will still be there when I get back. When I do get my call will these doubts fly from my head, or will they only get worse.

Opinions please.

Thank you for reading

Shannon

URG! Okay, you know the story you read when the babysister falls for the kid's parent/brother etc? 

Well, yeah.

Story goes that I had a Lexie Grey type of crush on this guy for a few years....I know, i'm pathetic. Anyway, I finally got over him, I am a junior in college, I rule and rock at life.... but whenever he's around it is still awkward. I was watching his sister as a favor for his mom (friends of the family and all that) when in he walks. He just sits down on the coach and hangs out with us for an hour before he left for something. When he got back at 8, I left as quickly as I could.

Now I'm beating myself for not acting cooler. I don't get it. I am totally over him (he's an Alex from season 4), and so do not understand why I'm confused.

Arg!

K, there is a spoiler out there via tv guide
 

SPOILER DO NOT READ IF YOU WANT TO REMAIN IN THE DARK...

"And in between unwrapping gifts, Mark and Lexie’s holiday happiness will be rocked by the arrival of a character from his past whom Rhimes says will cause the couple “to fall on hard times.” Sorry, Little Grey."

Partially freaking out...bright side? Going on a mission for my church for 18 months. So, no Grey's, tv,etc for 18 months....

mark and lexie will be fixed by the time I get back. And if they don't, you guys have to send me a letter telling me so i don't live in blissful ignorance.

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