i'm nothing but trouble, baby.

There are three reasons Fall is my favorite season: the start of school; the weather gets cooler, but is still bearable; and ( the start of a new season of television. )

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It's currently raining pretty hard here, which is perfect "stay inside and work on homework" weather. If only I was actually motivated to do it (and I somehow need to get motivated, because I have a lot to do and need to get it done ASAP so I'm not rushing to finish it later.) And Michael Phelps is hosting Saturday Night Live tonight, so there's that.

I've been back from New York since Friday morning, but am just now getting around to posting.

New York was exhausting and exciting. We only spent three days there, but they were so jam-packed that there wasn't a lot of time to sleep, and when it was time to sleep, I couldn't. But I had fun, and got to see TONS of stuff.

My favorite sight was Times Square/Broadway; I tried to take a New Amsterdam-esque picture, and this was my best attempt. We saw Xanadu on Broadway - it was a little too raunchy for me, but still very good. Tony Roberts, the actor who played Danny/Zeus, looked really familiar, although I don't remember seeing anything he's been in. Went to the Statue of Liberty; was nearly attacked by Asian tourists, and made a very special walking trip from 5th Avenue to Rockefeller Center, just so I could visit the NBC store. Bought a Fun Run shirt (to wear when I work out, so I can look like more of a dork), and a Kenneth the Page shirt. I even was pointed out to famous spots from TV/movies: the fountain from Enchanted, Law & Order production offices, 30 Rock, the Statue of Liberty (from the season premiere of CSI:NY), and exteriors from Friends, and Times Square (from the New Amsterdam pilot)!

All in all, I had a good time. And Mac Taylor (my iPod, not the character) was a HUGE help on the trip - he was equipped with episodes of CSI:NY and New Amsterdam to keep me occupied, and the combination of solitaire and hours of music were a great way to combat the boredom that is NYC traffic. Although next trip (whenever that may be), I definitely want to see Aaron Sorkin's Broadway play and visit NBC studios. Standing outside was just not enough.

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I'm going to wait until tomorrow to talk about New Amsterdam - just so I can talk about two episodes in one entry. I will say that this week's episode was most definitely worth waiting nearly a week to see it, and then it's great only having to wait three days instead of the usual week. I can't believe there are only 3 episodes left; I desperately want/NEED a second season of this show. It's, like, the perfect show for me. I NEED THIS ICONED, DAMMIT.

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BEST PRISON BREAK NEWS EVER. Although I'm going to have to play catch up with the show; I haven't watched it since.

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I now have to do all of the homework that I put off because it was Spring Break and I was lazy. Plus, once I go back, I've only got a month left of high school. I AM SO NOT GOING TO MAKE IT.

A meme, stolen from pieces_of. (Happy Birthday!)

Hand write:

1) Your handle/name/username.
2) Left or right handed?
3) Favorite letters to write.
4) Least favorite characters to write.
5) Write "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog."
6) Tag 5 people.



On a related note, I only write in black pen, and the pen has to a have a cap or one of those click things. Blue just seems very odd to me, and there have been too many times where uncapped pens have ruined my pencil bags. And I'm always on the lookout for left-handed famous people (or basically anyone who is left-handed, because they're so rare). Recent discoveries: Rashida Jones, Barack Obama, and my school's principal. If you know of any others, please let me know!

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I have a Peyton episode of CSI:NY waiting for me on the DVR, and Amy Adams is hosting Saturday Night Live tonight. YAY.

Why have my favorite Prison Break and CSI:NY characters left their respective shows? WHY?

( In which I rant a little. )

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Also, CBS was showing a TON of CSI promos last night, and they made me throw up in my mouth a little bit every time I saw them. andrea_ms would probably know why. (Hint: it has something to do with Grissom and Sara.)

Today Monica and I discussed whether or not Big Macs have cheese on them. Monica tried to sing the Big Mac song to prove that they did, except I didn't believe her, so we had to ask Graham, who confirmed that yes, Big Macs have cheese.

(This only came up because we watched CSI:NY today, and not because we were bored. I SWEAR. Also, I realized that I don't have a Mac/Peyton icon. That needs to be rectified.)

GIP & GLP (pretty_cynical), because this song is owning me at the moment, and Claire Forlani is my new obsession. So.

I'm insanely bored out of my mind. And you?

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How did I miss out on a whole season of Psych? I watched it on Friday, because I saw the preview with Dule singing (!) and now I'm hooked. I swear, watching Psych is just another step in my plan to see former The West Wing cast members in something other than The West Wing. (Got some of the cast during Studio 60. Seriously!) Anywayz, Psych is a hilarious show, and I'll keep watching, just for Dule.

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I'm kinda falling back in love with CSI: NY, but only seasons one and three. Peyton & Aiden = ♥. Also, Gary Sinise!

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My birthday's in two days! :) Looking forward to presents from the flist. (If you want to get me a present that would totally make my life, you can buy me paid account. I'd like that a lot.)

I rarely watch CSI:NY anymore, but I did watch the season finale, and it was so very excellent. I can not wait for next season.

However, I didn't watch the Criminal Minds season finale. It turned out that the episode was a conclusion to a two-parter to an episode earlier in the season, and I never saw it. So. Plus, the last few episodes have freaked me out. I don't like that. I'll just pick it up next season, I guess.

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My week of Really Important Season Finales starts tonight. I'm so excited.

Before I get to the fandom stuff, I'd like to say that I have FINALLY gotten the books, article and internet site I need for my research paper, so they will be looked over tonight for information and the paper-writing will hopefully start tomorrow. If all goes well, the paper should be done by Monday at the latest *crosses fingers*.

I also spent part of yesterday afternoon writing more of my picfor1000 fic, and am in the process of typing it up to see how much more I need to write.
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I have to give a big WTFseriously? to the people at American Idol. Um, to put Antonellla in the Top 24 was pretty stupid, but then to put Sundance instead of Tommy (who was a much better singer anyway) in there? That's low. Anyways, am excited for the majority of the contestants picked, and am even more excited about the guys chosen. I have a feeling that a guy's going to win this season. Will wait and see.

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House made me feel akward again this week, and it was just the scene near the end with Chase&Cameron that got me irked. I think that the fact that they're engaged in real life (but not on the show), takes away from any scene where it's just the two of them. Loved the case as well - made me feel like I was watching Heroes, with the insensitivity to pain and the jumping off the balcony and whatnot.

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I'm feeling a bit "meh" about this season of 24. The premiere was phenomonal (as usual), but now that we're nearly halfway through the season, it's getting a bit boring. I did love this weeks' episodes, and was extremely glad that it was a 2-hour palooza instead of one. LOVED Morris&Chloe, and of course the very end with Milo driving the van badly. I have a theory that technical analysts shouldn't drive vans (see Chloe, episode 5X02). And is Tom trying to pull a season 2 with removing the president? I was confused on that. Will have to wait until next week to see.

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Studio 60 kinda freaked me out this week. I loved the flashback episodes that were done on West Wing (see In The Shadow of Two Gunmen Parts 1&2), but this one I hated. I can't really explain why. I am, however, excited for Monday, seeing as the preview was hilarious.

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And finally, PEYTON! I missed her.