weekend plans
This has been quite the week. I've been having belly issues all week long--Chris suspects a stomach flu but I think it's just my IBS being worse than usual--and I hope that my suffering is finally at an end today. No, I'm not wishing for death. I just want to stay out of the bathroom most of the day.
Since I've not been feeling well, and 'cause Chris has plans for half the weekend anyway (bridal shower and movie with best friend) I'm probably flying solo. I picked up a couple of movies and one book at the library today (The Holiday, Night at the Museum, and James Lee Burke's Pegasus Descending) to keep me occupied over the weekend. I've also got to return some pants that don't fit to the store, a trip to the landfill and plenty of yardwork to do. There's also a woodworking project that I've been ducking for over a year. Knowing me, I'll be surprised if I end up doing even half these tasks--but it's good to know that should I be motivated, there's plenty to keep me busy.
This week I've been watching this series Hidden Palms that was on The CW network this summer. It was canceled a few weeks ago but the story arc in the 8 shows that were aired was complete. I really liked the show so I'm disappointed it didn't make the fall schedule.
Next up I'm watching the last 6 episodes of the canceled show Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. I really, really liked that show also. I was hoping it'd make the cut--but alas, it didn't.
Last night I watched the first of the 6 final episodes (NBC aired these shows after the regular season ended using ERs time slot on Thursday nights) and it seemed like the show was made with the knowledge of their impending cancellation. Allison Janney played herself on the show and there were numerous references to both The West Wing, which a good segment of the cast of Studio 60 were in, and also Saturday Night Live, which is the show that Studio 60 is based on. All in all, it was a show filled with sef-referential humor. Gallows humor, I suppose. The episode was titled "The Disaster Show".
And so it goes...
Since I've not been feeling well, and 'cause Chris has plans for half the weekend anyway (bridal shower and movie with best friend) I'm probably flying solo. I picked up a couple of movies and one book at the library today (The Holiday, Night at the Museum, and James Lee Burke's Pegasus Descending) to keep me occupied over the weekend. I've also got to return some pants that don't fit to the store, a trip to the landfill and plenty of yardwork to do. There's also a woodworking project that I've been ducking for over a year. Knowing me, I'll be surprised if I end up doing even half these tasks--but it's good to know that should I be motivated, there's plenty to keep me busy.
This week I've been watching this series Hidden Palms that was on The CW network this summer. It was canceled a few weeks ago but the story arc in the 8 shows that were aired was complete. I really liked the show so I'm disappointed it didn't make the fall schedule.Next up I'm watching the last 6 episodes of the canceled show Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. I really, really liked that show also. I was hoping it'd make the cut--but alas, it didn't.
Last night I watched the first of the 6 final episodes (NBC aired these shows after the regular season ended using ERs time slot on Thursday nights) and it seemed like the show was made with the knowledge of their impending cancellation. Allison Janney played herself on the show and there were numerous references to both The West Wing, which a good segment of the cast of Studio 60 were in, and also Saturday Night Live, which is the show that Studio 60 is based on. All in all, it was a show filled with sef-referential humor. Gallows humor, I suppose. The episode was titled "The Disaster Show".
And so it goes...
Comments
Hope your tummy feels better.
Cheers,
Heidi
Michele sent me! :-)
That sounds like the type of weekend I frequently have ahead of me - and I usually end up doing none of it! :)
Have fun! xx
I understand your frustration with tv shows you love being cancelled, I don't know if it would work with NBC, but my favorite show from last season (Jericho) was supposed to be cancelled & an online pettition saved it. CBS though, is a poor fourth to the other big 4 networks & seems to be a lot more concerned with their viewers than the other nets.
Michele sent me over to check out your entertainment plans for the weekend.
"The Disaster Show" was excellent in my opinion. It was a good episode to restart the show for the final episodes. Though I still think it was a good show and should have been given a chance, the rest of the shows felt more like they knew they weren't coming back and wanted to get in some commentary. But then, I thought the same thing about ER's last few episodes this season. Did you ever finish the ER season???
I'll tell you privately what I think about your tummy problems... I do hope you feel better though.
I've not finished ER yet. I've got something like the last 8 shows recorded but unwatched. Same thing with Ugly Betty. My hard drive is pretty damn full!
:-)
mariam.
I had high hopes of that show, but the execs are merciless......
:-((
Michele sent me to say hi, Utenzi - have a good weekend.
cq
I'm just glad that Friday Night Lights made the schedule. It is such an artfully, achingly produced show.
It would seem as though both you, and my 'L' have been ill this past week, she has the flu!
Here from Michele's on a cold Saturday afternoon in Sydney!
Enjoy your films. I quite enjoyed Night at the Museum.
I have a week off next week with nothing to do, so I see lots of film watching and book reading in my immediate future.... particularly the films MB doesn't like because he'll be away from home with work.
cq
Michele sent me here to tell you to take care of your stomach!
Michele sent me to say hi again :-)
cq
Michele sent me to say so,
Mike
I have one or two other [pictures of me in a hat....but, they are both casual and fun, too! THanks for the lovely compliment, my dear.