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Wow, so I managed to go almost 8 weeks with next to no travel. So of course the gods are going to punish me by almost constant travel for next 3 weeks. Sigh. Including red state stays in Dallas and Phoenix.
May still managed to be eventful as I had cassie_e with me for most of the month as she relocates from Florida to NJ :) It was fun but also a testament that my house is too small for extended stays by more than 1 being at at a time. And as much as I love dogs and would love to have one, I'm not prepared to have one that is an indoor dog. though Firefly the corgi was adorable and constantly in love with me.
Only other major event is I went from managing 1 person (former job at ad firm), to managing 2 people with new job, to my team growing to 4 by March (which was needed by workload like whoah), to now 5 with the intern we are getting. Talk about being forced to grow interpersonal skills
Cooking for two people was fun though, and had me stretching myself -- think I've finally figured out a lasagna recipe I like. Though it will be a while before I make it two weeks in a row. Wow, that was a lot of lasagna to get through.
Let's see fannishness:
Timeless --- honestly, i kept watching for 1) people i know who watch it as a family affair, and 2) Flynn.
I was less than impressed with the whole completely kill off Lucy's sister, bring back incredibly mysogynistic great-grandfather, oh and the complete focus on romantic relationships and secret keeping. Basically season 2 ended up being everything I was worried about with the show having Kripke involved.
I was also less than enthralled with the historic events utilized and complete focus on only American history. Especially given that the evil great grandfather fought in WW1, and I'd say that America was isolationist enough pre-WW1 to not have had that much effect on world events.
The Expanse -- yay to amazon saving the show. I definitely loved the first half of S3. Am beyond sad at the major death that has happened in S3 as that loses us a large source of snark. I'm not thrilled with the adaptation of how the UN congregation gets to the ring so far, as it wasn't how I pictured it from the books, but know they are working with budgetary limitations so I will let it pass. Very bored by pretty much everything happening on the Belter Warship right now.
Instinct -- I was initially hopeful for this because of Alan Cumming. After forcing myself to sit through 2 episodes, I cannot believe this got renewed. I'm glad it didn't bump elementary, but gah. so not impressed.
splitting up together -- ABC sitcom about a couple that divorces, but house share. Honestly, everyone in this show is adorable. It's a bit like Cougar Town crossed with Everbody Loves Raymond. Only 8 or so episodes for first season, but very tight and I can't wait to see what they do with it next year.
The Heart Guy -- Okay, for this one, you'd have to subscribe to ACORN on Amazon. Australia soapy small town doctor drama. Rodger Corsar stars, but pretty sure rest of cast is pretty well known for those into Australia shows. Honestly, just a bit of mindless fun with great scenery (both landscape and man).
The Brave -- Sigh. Very sad this got cancelled. Honestly, thought it was much stronger than SEAL TEAM (David Boreanz vehicle) though the latter grew on me. But team chemistry and mood of The Brave was just kinda perfect.
Hmmm, think that's all for now. see you in another month or so, or however long it takes me to open my laptop instead of my ipad again.
May still managed to be eventful as I had cassie_e with me for most of the month as she relocates from Florida to NJ :) It was fun but also a testament that my house is too small for extended stays by more than 1 being at at a time. And as much as I love dogs and would love to have one, I'm not prepared to have one that is an indoor dog. though Firefly the corgi was adorable and constantly in love with me.
Only other major event is I went from managing 1 person (former job at ad firm), to managing 2 people with new job, to my team growing to 4 by March (which was needed by workload like whoah), to now 5 with the intern we are getting. Talk about being forced to grow interpersonal skills
Cooking for two people was fun though, and had me stretching myself -- think I've finally figured out a lasagna recipe I like. Though it will be a while before I make it two weeks in a row. Wow, that was a lot of lasagna to get through.
Let's see fannishness:
Timeless --- honestly, i kept watching for 1) people i know who watch it as a family affair, and 2) Flynn.
I was less than impressed with the whole completely kill off Lucy's sister, bring back incredibly mysogynistic great-grandfather, oh and the complete focus on romantic relationships and secret keeping. Basically season 2 ended up being everything I was worried about with the show having Kripke involved.
I was also less than enthralled with the historic events utilized and complete focus on only American history. Especially given that the evil great grandfather fought in WW1, and I'd say that America was isolationist enough pre-WW1 to not have had that much effect on world events.
The Expanse -- yay to amazon saving the show. I definitely loved the first half of S3. Am beyond sad at the major death that has happened in S3 as that loses us a large source of snark. I'm not thrilled with the adaptation of how the UN congregation gets to the ring so far, as it wasn't how I pictured it from the books, but know they are working with budgetary limitations so I will let it pass. Very bored by pretty much everything happening on the Belter Warship right now.
Instinct -- I was initially hopeful for this because of Alan Cumming. After forcing myself to sit through 2 episodes, I cannot believe this got renewed. I'm glad it didn't bump elementary, but gah. so not impressed.
splitting up together -- ABC sitcom about a couple that divorces, but house share. Honestly, everyone in this show is adorable. It's a bit like Cougar Town crossed with Everbody Loves Raymond. Only 8 or so episodes for first season, but very tight and I can't wait to see what they do with it next year.
The Heart Guy -- Okay, for this one, you'd have to subscribe to ACORN on Amazon. Australia soapy small town doctor drama. Rodger Corsar stars, but pretty sure rest of cast is pretty well known for those into Australia shows. Honestly, just a bit of mindless fun with great scenery (both landscape and man).
The Brave -- Sigh. Very sad this got cancelled. Honestly, thought it was much stronger than SEAL TEAM (David Boreanz vehicle) though the latter grew on me. But team chemistry and mood of The Brave was just kinda perfect.
Hmmm, think that's all for now. see you in another month or so, or however long it takes me to open my laptop instead of my ipad again.
