TV. Yes, TV.

I'm back to working on IF I DIE today, but will probably have to take a break from that this weekend to write the rough draft of a short story that's due very, very soon. But since life isn't all work (though that's debatable some days), I've also been watching some TV with #1 at night.

TV is my guilty pleasure. But because of my work schedule, I rarely ever get to watch anything while it's actually playing, so my DVR and premium On Demand programming have become a couple of my favorite modern conveniences.

What am I watching?

So you Think You Can Dance. Because I know I can't dance. I've been a fan since the very first season, before Cat Deeley, before the quarter-million dollar prize, and the massive audience. I thought Melody L. should have won that first one, but Nick... well, he was also awesome, so it's ok. ;)

The only season I've missed so far was season 6 (the only fall season so far), when I didn't realize it was on until it was nearly over, and my schedule (including the move to San Antonio) was too hectic for me to watch much of anything. But this past season with the all-star dancers was kinda awesome (Poor Alex!), and it gave me an idea! Fantasy casting my characters with SYTYCD contestants! Who wants to play?

I'll start things off with the observation that Neil would make an AWESOME Tod from Soul Screamers. Seriously. Except for the fact that his hair is straight and he dances rather than reaping souls (insignificant details, really), he'd be perfect! See?



I also think that Robert would make a nice Marc, if he beefed up a little and I could find a picture without a cheesy grin. (He's so pretty!) Anyone else got any SYTYCD casting ideas? Leave them here!

I've also been watching Weeds, and my conclusion is that it's one of the funniest, edgiest comedies on TV. My favorite season was season 2, my least favorite was season 3. And I'm all geared up for the season 6 premier next week. And thanks to Shane, I will NOT be ordering that croquet set I was considering. So I ordered this instead:



For those who don't know, I collect coffee mugs. (Thanks, but no. Please don't send me one. I'm running out of space. ;)) And this coffee mug is awesome because it's an ANDY coffee mug. When Andy first showed up in season 1, I wanted to push him in front of Conrad's car. Then back over him. I swore he was irredeemable, for the little cyber-incident with Silas's underage girlfriend alone. But I am now eating my words. (Also, drinking my coffee.) I love Andy. He's wonderfully flawed and quirky, and I can't wait for more!

And since I was ordering coffee mugs (someone stop me!) I ordered this one too! I love Dexter. My best friend Kim got me hooked on Dexter this past spring, when she and her family came for a visit, and I watched the entire series in about a month. John Lithgow (been a fan for years) was the most awesome bad guy ever, and I'm dying to know where the next season is going, after one of the most shocking finales I've ever seen. (Even if I knew it was coming--stupid internet spoilers!)


Yes! The mug DOES change colors when your coffee gets cold!

Now, if only there was a Veronica Mars coffee mug... ;)