So, in order to make things easier on myself to manage blogs, There's just one me, has moved to There's just one me.
or http://theresjustoneme.blogspot.com/ has become http://theresjust1me.blogspot.com.
I have deleted http://theresjustoneme.blogspot.com/.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Friday, October 9, 2009
Yays and Nays
Healthy Choice Minestrone--NAY
Stash Chocolate Hazelnut tea--YAY
New Billy Currington CD--YAY
Mice in the office---NAY
TV--
Trauma--YAY
Community--NAY
NCIS--YAY
NCIS Los Angeles--getting closer to a NAY
CSI Miami--YAY
CSI --YAY (although the new cast is different...)
Stash Chocolate Hazelnut tea--YAY
New Billy Currington CD--YAY
Mice in the office---NAY
TV--
Trauma--YAY
Community--NAY
NCIS--YAY
NCIS Los Angeles--getting closer to a NAY
CSI Miami--YAY
CSI --YAY (although the new cast is different...)
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Fall TV
Since I have TV again, and have DVR which is even better, I have been able to get back into the yearly muck of "Fall Previews." Not knowing what is on TV any more, and finding most of what is on is disrespectful and/or insulting to my intellect, I am currently just going with what I know already, and hoping I will stumble on to something else along the way. Of course not having access to TV for the past year and a half, I am terribly behind on the story lines of the TV shows I used to watch regularly. Early thoughts...
CSI:Miami--It took us back to the beginning...I was not convinced. Apparently Eric was involved in an incident where he was shot....and wound up in the hospital. The "Beginning" was 1997--None of the team had assembled, in fact it was forming at the end of the episode. During the "flashback" Callie played a dumb blond, no really...something I don't think she ever could have been. As this is one of the shows I used to watch anyway, hopefully I can pick back up on it.
NCIS--Apparently there was an incident that caused Ziva to leave the team. Tony and Tim go looking for her. And the team is reunited. I have only recently begun watching this, and use the "marathons" to help. I am more than a little confused since the last episode on one of the "marathons" on USA showed the team getting entirely moved around-- it was from 05/2008...
NCIS: Los Angeles--this was disappointing. It spent more time being a cop show than it did trying to create a show--the chemistry between the characters was lacking. There were moments of "wardrobe," and biometrics, and more stuff that had nothing to do with Crime Investigation, and they seem to almost forgotten the Naval part....It almost seemed like it was trying to be James Bond but without any of the finesse or maybe a super hero setup, without the super hero (i.e. these are your clothes, this is your car, these are the gadgets, this is the team, etc). Searches on the Internet indicate this was not the pilot, and that the pilot did have more to do with the original series. Hopefully they will go back to that.
Community--Haven't seen anything on it yet, so still hoping for the best.
Merlin--This series randomly started during the middle of the summer, and then after a few months it was over. It was aired on BBC previously, so there are more episodes. Hopefully it will come back.
Trauma--Again, haven't seen an episode of this. Hoping it will be good.
and that really seems to be all that has peaked my interest for the moment, other than the shows that are on the channels that I don't get...
CSI:Miami--It took us back to the beginning...I was not convinced. Apparently Eric was involved in an incident where he was shot....and wound up in the hospital. The "Beginning" was 1997--None of the team had assembled, in fact it was forming at the end of the episode. During the "flashback" Callie played a dumb blond, no really...something I don't think she ever could have been. As this is one of the shows I used to watch anyway, hopefully I can pick back up on it.
NCIS--Apparently there was an incident that caused Ziva to leave the team. Tony and Tim go looking for her. And the team is reunited. I have only recently begun watching this, and use the "marathons" to help. I am more than a little confused since the last episode on one of the "marathons" on USA showed the team getting entirely moved around-- it was from 05/2008...
NCIS: Los Angeles--this was disappointing. It spent more time being a cop show than it did trying to create a show--the chemistry between the characters was lacking. There were moments of "wardrobe," and biometrics, and more stuff that had nothing to do with Crime Investigation, and they seem to almost forgotten the Naval part....It almost seemed like it was trying to be James Bond but without any of the finesse or maybe a super hero setup, without the super hero (i.e. these are your clothes, this is your car, these are the gadgets, this is the team, etc). Searches on the Internet indicate this was not the pilot, and that the pilot did have more to do with the original series. Hopefully they will go back to that.
Community--Haven't seen anything on it yet, so still hoping for the best.
Merlin--This series randomly started during the middle of the summer, and then after a few months it was over. It was aired on BBC previously, so there are more episodes. Hopefully it will come back.
Trauma--Again, haven't seen an episode of this. Hoping it will be good.
and that really seems to be all that has peaked my interest for the moment, other than the shows that are on the channels that I don't get...
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Yay, Movies (the follow up)
I previously posted a list of movies I thought would be good to see in theaters. So to update...
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans--saw it. Pretty good for a sequel (yes I know it is actually a prequel). The storyline was true to the series, making the other two completely plausible. Couple of let downs--1. No Kate Beckinsale. 2. Bill Nighy wasn't Bill Nighy enough-as he is in the others. 3)Good, but not quite as good.
Fast and Furious--saw it. With the exception of Tokyo Drift, I love this series. The driving in this one was more technical and the whole movie had an edgier feel to it.
X-Men Origins: Wolverine--saw it. Not quite what I expected it to be, but it was good. There were many questions that were answered, but it also created more that weren't. The introduction of new characters was good. Ending was a little "hokey."
Angels and Demons--saw it. Good movie, seems like it was kinda long. Good suspense, but having read the book and going with someone else who had also read the book, we were quick to point out the differences/inconsistencies between the two.
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian--this one got away. I did hear it was better than the first though. Will have to wait until it is out on DVD.
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3--unfortunately this one also got away. Maybe it is better to get it on DVD...have a feeling this is one of those that will need to be paused to take a break.
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs--saw it. The cast was back, but it was lacking something. I am wondering if this is not just turning into a "cash cow" that is about to run dry.
Public Enemies--missed it. This may just be one of those that I buy rather than even renting. I have a feeling this is a great movie, based primarily on the reputation of the actors, the trailers, and the fact that it is a historical picture--but wait...so was Alexander...hmmmm....:
G.I. Joe: The Rise of the Cobra--saw it. This is such a "boy" movie. Blow stuff up, use cool toys, save the world, get the girl (?). Ended so that it will spawn sequels.
Inglorious Basterds--saw it. Had some mixed feelings about whether or not to see this in the theater, but I am glad that I did. This is SUCH a Tarantino film--it leaves no doubt in your mind to that. The story is good. Different spin on a time period that has had numerous films about it.
Whiteout--not out yet....
and still can say I haven't seen any of the creepy children movies, virus movies, or zombie movies...
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans--saw it. Pretty good for a sequel (yes I know it is actually a prequel). The storyline was true to the series, making the other two completely plausible. Couple of let downs--1. No Kate Beckinsale. 2. Bill Nighy wasn't Bill Nighy enough-as he is in the others. 3)Good, but not quite as good.
Fast and Furious--saw it. With the exception of Tokyo Drift, I love this series. The driving in this one was more technical and the whole movie had an edgier feel to it.
X-Men Origins: Wolverine--saw it. Not quite what I expected it to be, but it was good. There were many questions that were answered, but it also created more that weren't. The introduction of new characters was good. Ending was a little "hokey."
Angels and Demons--saw it. Good movie, seems like it was kinda long. Good suspense, but having read the book and going with someone else who had also read the book, we were quick to point out the differences/inconsistencies between the two.
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian--this one got away. I did hear it was better than the first though. Will have to wait until it is out on DVD.
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3--unfortunately this one also got away. Maybe it is better to get it on DVD...have a feeling this is one of those that will need to be paused to take a break.
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs--saw it. The cast was back, but it was lacking something. I am wondering if this is not just turning into a "cash cow" that is about to run dry.
Public Enemies--missed it. This may just be one of those that I buy rather than even renting. I have a feeling this is a great movie, based primarily on the reputation of the actors, the trailers, and the fact that it is a historical picture--but wait...so was Alexander...hmmmm....:
G.I. Joe: The Rise of the Cobra--saw it. This is such a "boy" movie. Blow stuff up, use cool toys, save the world, get the girl (?). Ended so that it will spawn sequels.
Inglorious Basterds--saw it. Had some mixed feelings about whether or not to see this in the theater, but I am glad that I did. This is SUCH a Tarantino film--it leaves no doubt in your mind to that. The story is good. Different spin on a time period that has had numerous films about it.
Whiteout--not out yet....
and still can say I haven't seen any of the creepy children movies, virus movies, or zombie movies...
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Sunday, July 12, 2009
ANTM & DYAO & NCIS & TV
I finally have TV again, and I am just in awe of what is on now days. I never realized commercials could be 5 minutes long. I don't know when this happened...And game shows are still being called "reality TV." I am not a fan, honestly, of "reality" shows. I do not watch Survivor, Big Brother or any of the others. No interest in them. But....I have a confession...
I am in love with America's Next Top Model. NO, REALLY! Not obsession, but love. I love the fact that I can record them, and so I am almost "caught up" now, seeing the ones that have previously aired. Perhaps it is a vicarious thing--I am too old, round, and short to have any thoughts about something like that myself.
Ironically, the other show that I like lately with any sort of reality glimmer...is Dance Your Ass Off (not that round though). You can tell some of them want this really, really bad. It is a great idea.
Non-reality, I "found" NCIS. This cast is GREAT! They are such an ensemble. Working in a "similar" occupation, I can see a lot of correlation between the interactions of the characters and the people I work with. The other day, I even caught myself saying, "if this was NCIS, that would have earned a head smack."
The best part about the new TV service ... DVR
DVR rocks! Gotta go to the bathroom, PAUSE. Someone calls on the phone, PAUSE. Gotta go to work, RECORD. Thank you to the person that came up with this one! You're a rock star!!!
K, now I suppose I should attempt to work. Maybe not. They get away with it on TV...
I am in love with America's Next Top Model. NO, REALLY! Not obsession, but love. I love the fact that I can record them, and so I am almost "caught up" now, seeing the ones that have previously aired. Perhaps it is a vicarious thing--I am too old, round, and short to have any thoughts about something like that myself.
Ironically, the other show that I like lately with any sort of reality glimmer...is Dance Your Ass Off (not that round though). You can tell some of them want this really, really bad. It is a great idea.
Non-reality, I "found" NCIS. This cast is GREAT! They are such an ensemble. Working in a "similar" occupation, I can see a lot of correlation between the interactions of the characters and the people I work with. The other day, I even caught myself saying, "if this was NCIS, that would have earned a head smack."
The best part about the new TV service ... DVR
DVR rocks! Gotta go to the bathroom, PAUSE. Someone calls on the phone, PAUSE. Gotta go to work, RECORD. Thank you to the person that came up with this one! You're a rock star!!!
K, now I suppose I should attempt to work. Maybe not. They get away with it on TV...
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
EARTH DAY 2009
My job requires searching for various things, at times, on the internet. I usually use Google, since it seems to give me a better variety and more options for items. Last year at this time, Earth Day, I posted the Google Earth Day banner, as it was the best one that I had seen all day.
And today, the honors go to....
And today, the honors go to....
It's just beautiful...I love the creativity, the colors, and especially the theme (I swear I should have been born near the ocean!).
Thanks Google, for the beautiful banner. HAPPY EARTH DAY!!!
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