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verbicideDeep within the throes of hermit-y-ville today. Spent the entire morning lounging in bed, which, I woke up bizarrely at 7:30am to watch more Veronica Mars. I require the season finale NOW please. Something very satisfying about watching a glut of episodes. Much more satisfying than a scant nibble each week.
Love the show. Love it. Fantastic reveal on the rape-issue. I love the twist in having Veronica and Logan get together, though I feel almost as guilty about it as the characters do. (Poor Officer Leo, but as sweet as he was, he didn't seem right for her.) The ending of the last week with the video cam...I think it's Aaron's and not some diabolical plot by Logan. He seems to have consistently shown that he, while a complete asshole at times, is at least an upfront one. I don't see his character going through such an elaborate ruse to set Veronica up after all this time. Especially not after she helped him with his mom and tore up the check.
The writers have done a nice job of showing Logan's background and the reason why he's such a self-entitled bitch at times. All the characters have been consistent and I really like that their motivations make sense. Unlike Lost, the show hasn't wrapped itself into self-congratulatory randomness and has continued to explain mysteries without killing off interest or investment in its characters. I need to get over my bitterness about Lost. Maybe next week's finale will redeem it. Watch me not hold my breath, and thus not become utterly unglued when they leave off with some horrendous cliff-hanger, in which case I will not be watching next season because omfg I hate J.J. Abrams.
After exhausting my supply of VM eps, I switched to House MD. I worship Hugh Laurie, even when I want to slap his character. I'm about 9 episodes in and it's a very good show. My one complaint is how they generally end the show on a soft note, sometimes in slow motion, with the soundtrack playing quasi-inspiring music. It seems a little heavy-handed with the "See, House isn't really a complete bastard!" suggestions. Which the show already does a great job of showing throughout. And enough with the seizures!! I know it's dramatic and scary and shit, but not on back to back episodes.
The cases are interesting, I like the dynamic between House and Dr. Cutty as well as House's dynamic with Wilson (Robert Sean Leonard) who I can never see without wanting to immediately pat on the head because he's so earnest and cuuuuuuute. I can't help but feel for Carmen because I often find myself drawn to arrogant men who are cranky. And I hate it as much as she seems to. I like Foreman, especially the subtle hints that he gets so pissed at House because he is just as stubborn and confident as House is. The bitchy Brit surprisingly does nothing for me, but I think it's because he's too pretty. Although my favorite line from the last episode was his: "I hate nuns." Because nuns absolutely freak me out. Like clowns.
Don't worry, Jeff: I have a marathon of Gilmore Girls ahead of me, too! *blows kisses* Love you! Mean it!
Also, as much as I'm enjoying my slothful day, I did loads of laundry, cleaned the kitchen, bedroom and living room. I watered all my plants. It's exciting to see all the new buds on my azalea and jasmine plants. In less exciting news, I need to Little Green Clean Machine up all the cat-puke (Hi, Hobbes!) but I'm opting to pretend it doesn't exist.
Tomorrow I have a full day. It's Amy-Day, and I need to do a number of secret things I can't mention because I was too lazy to put up a filter to cut her out but will tell you all about after next week. I need to grocery shop for a few items and prepare for the work week. I really ought to haul my butt down to Impress at U Village to return the card-making supplies from round one that failed so dismally. But gah, the thought of the overly crowded U Village on a Sunday afternoon is not an appealing thought.
I also need to put in at least a half day of work because I tend to do my editing best at home, and there is a lot of editing that needs to be done before next week. I think I may lug my laptop out to a nice WiFi friendly cafe. As much as I love days like this, I can't handle an entire weekend of isolation.
In craft-y projects, I just finished a scarf for my cousin, I have one hat to make for another cousin and then I'm done with my goal of making home-made presents for all my close cousins. Next up: I want to make a flower-themed quilt for one of my favorite aunts. It'll require a trip to In the Beginning and me geeking out over some gorgeous fabrics. I'm patterning it after a pricey quilt from Pottery Barn which is made of giant flower-print blocks sewn together. Should be very easy, and very quick (famous last words). I also need to use up the gift certificate that Jeanne gave me to Hilltop Yarn and knit something for myself. And at some point this year, I'm going to make myself a quilt, too. I know the kind I want to make, it's complicated, but I think it'll be worth it!
Shit, I also have to put together a scrapbook for my cousin Mo who came to visit. But I think I have until her birthday. Which is in June. Which is, dammit, soon.
Love the show. Love it. Fantastic reveal on the rape-issue. I love the twist in having Veronica and Logan get together, though I feel almost as guilty about it as the characters do. (Poor Officer Leo, but as sweet as he was, he didn't seem right for her.) The ending of the last week with the video cam...I think it's Aaron's and not some diabolical plot by Logan. He seems to have consistently shown that he, while a complete asshole at times, is at least an upfront one. I don't see his character going through such an elaborate ruse to set Veronica up after all this time. Especially not after she helped him with his mom and tore up the check.
The writers have done a nice job of showing Logan's background and the reason why he's such a self-entitled bitch at times. All the characters have been consistent and I really like that their motivations make sense. Unlike Lost, the show hasn't wrapped itself into self-congratulatory randomness and has continued to explain mysteries without killing off interest or investment in its characters. I need to get over my bitterness about Lost. Maybe next week's finale will redeem it. Watch me not hold my breath, and thus not become utterly unglued when they leave off with some horrendous cliff-hanger, in which case I will not be watching next season because omfg I hate J.J. Abrams.
After exhausting my supply of VM eps, I switched to House MD. I worship Hugh Laurie, even when I want to slap his character. I'm about 9 episodes in and it's a very good show. My one complaint is how they generally end the show on a soft note, sometimes in slow motion, with the soundtrack playing quasi-inspiring music. It seems a little heavy-handed with the "See, House isn't really a complete bastard!" suggestions. Which the show already does a great job of showing throughout. And enough with the seizures!! I know it's dramatic and scary and shit, but not on back to back episodes.
The cases are interesting, I like the dynamic between House and Dr. Cutty as well as House's dynamic with Wilson (Robert Sean Leonard) who I can never see without wanting to immediately pat on the head because he's so earnest and cuuuuuuute. I can't help but feel for Carmen because I often find myself drawn to arrogant men who are cranky. And I hate it as much as she seems to. I like Foreman, especially the subtle hints that he gets so pissed at House because he is just as stubborn and confident as House is. The bitchy Brit surprisingly does nothing for me, but I think it's because he's too pretty. Although my favorite line from the last episode was his: "I hate nuns." Because nuns absolutely freak me out. Like clowns.
Don't worry, Jeff: I have a marathon of Gilmore Girls ahead of me, too! *blows kisses* Love you! Mean it!
Also, as much as I'm enjoying my slothful day, I did loads of laundry, cleaned the kitchen, bedroom and living room. I watered all my plants. It's exciting to see all the new buds on my azalea and jasmine plants. In less exciting news, I need to Little Green Clean Machine up all the cat-puke (Hi, Hobbes!) but I'm opting to pretend it doesn't exist.
Tomorrow I have a full day. It's Amy-Day, and I need to do a number of secret things I can't mention because I was too lazy to put up a filter to cut her out but will tell you all about after next week. I need to grocery shop for a few items and prepare for the work week. I really ought to haul my butt down to Impress at U Village to return the card-making supplies from round one that failed so dismally. But gah, the thought of the overly crowded U Village on a Sunday afternoon is not an appealing thought.
I also need to put in at least a half day of work because I tend to do my editing best at home, and there is a lot of editing that needs to be done before next week. I think I may lug my laptop out to a nice WiFi friendly cafe. As much as I love days like this, I can't handle an entire weekend of isolation.
In craft-y projects, I just finished a scarf for my cousin, I have one hat to make for another cousin and then I'm done with my goal of making home-made presents for all my close cousins. Next up: I want to make a flower-themed quilt for one of my favorite aunts. It'll require a trip to In the Beginning and me geeking out over some gorgeous fabrics. I'm patterning it after a pricey quilt from Pottery Barn which is made of giant flower-print blocks sewn together. Should be very easy, and very quick (famous last words). I also need to use up the gift certificate that Jeanne gave me to Hilltop Yarn and knit something for myself. And at some point this year, I'm going to make myself a quilt, too. I know the kind I want to make, it's complicated, but I think it'll be worth it!
Shit, I also have to put together a scrapbook for my cousin Mo who came to visit. But I think I have until her birthday. Which is in June. Which is, dammit, soon.
