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Let the Geeky Games Begin

My favorite guilty pleasure (as far as TV watching) is back. Yes, dear friends, it is time for Season 4 of Beauty and the Geek!

Hubby and I have been watching since season 2 (don't know HOW or WHY we missed season 1, it's a crime) and we can't stop. It is on Tuesdays at 8:00 on the CW channel (whatever the hell that means). We have a TiVo season pass for this must see show, so we usually watch it later in the evening sans commercials. I must say that this show seems to have more commercials than most, so having TiVo definitely helps the enjoyment factor.

The basic premise is that they take 9 geeky (read: brilliant but socially "slow") guys and 9 beautiful (read: hot looking with breast sizes that match their IQ's) girls and pair them up into couples. The 9 couples live together in a big house and each week they are asked to compete in challenges. They guys are often asked to learn as much as they can about pop culture or social skills or make overs etc and then they compete against each other. The girls are asked to learn about things like math, technology, star wars etc. and then they compete with each other. There is a female and a male winner each week. Each of the winners gets to pick a couple to send to the "challenge round" where they have to answer more questions about something that they studied that week. The loosing couple gets sent home.

My favorite geek for this season is Joshua (pictured at the left, click on the photo to see his full profile). He is sweet and cute and just seems to be very authentic. I don't have a favorite (or least favorite) beauty yet this season...stay tuned.

What really happens is that the guys transform (realistically, not magically) into much more confident and more socially adept men and the women (well, most of them anyway) learn that these guys are the real deal, not just superficial muscle heads like they are used to, and they learn that they actually CAN learn if they just put a little effort into it.

It's cute, it's fun, and there are some really great outcomes. It's not as intellectually challenging as PBS, but it usually hits the spot for a Tuesday night. Last week was the season premier, but they usually play last week's show before the new one. This year they have added a new twist. They are including a 10th couple where the guy is the "beauty" and the girl is the "geek." We'll see how this plays out!

Visit cwtv.com/shows/beauty-and-the-geek

Trying not to look, but I can't help it.

Are you watching the Victoria Beckham "Coming to America" reality show? Probably not, but really, you're missing something! It was like a train wreck; I couldn't turn away. She was hysterical! This photo is of the time when she was asked to throw out the first pitch at a Dodger's game. Damn it if she didn't find heels appropriate for the occasion!

My favorite part was when she was at the DMV trying to get her driver's license and the guy behind the counter told her she needed to sign the form she had filled out and she thought he was asking for her autograph. Then, when she was taking her photo for her license, she was totally posing, wanted to take it over again, and then asked the DMV lady if they could re-touch the photo before they printed it.

My new guilty pleasure. I will be watching again.

Lunch @ Denny's

  Famous Denny's 
  Originally uploaded by KRob2005.

Met a former co-worker friend for lunch today. Several months back (when we still worked together) we talked about what a great guilty pleasure Denny's is for both of us. Something we don't do very often, but when you do it, it is fun and you feel like you are getting away with something.

So on this beautiful summery day (in the 70's pushing 80) we drove in her convertible Miata down to the local Denny's (in Redwood City on Woodside Road near 101).

This is no ordinary Denny's mind you. My lunch date, Christine, is quite the techie and she tells me that when Google bought YouTube, they signed the deal AT THIS VERY SPOT! AT DENNY'S!

So there you have it. A bit of tech trivia for you on this beautiful Wednesday.

What did we have, you may ask?

Christine had a garden salad....and the bacon cheese fries! I had an Asian Chicken Salad with a side of really yummy buttery french bread style toast....mmmmmmmmm.

And it was really yummy. And we had a great time!

Handbag shopping

I've decided that I need a new bag. Something functional but with a lot of character. I don't want to spend a ton of money on it, all that you'll see below are way out of my league. But they are examples of what I'll be looking for when I go to Ross, TJ Max etc.

Bag #1

Now, never mind the skeezer holding the bag...I like the color, the size and it has some adornments that give it character. I'm wondering if the handle is big enough to slide over my shoulder, however.

This particular bag I found at Zappos.com for $236.

A Fabulous Mis-match

On my recent trip to the Seattle area (Gig Harbor to be exact), I went to a wonderful little breakfast place in Tacoma with hubby's sister, step-mom, and two of his aunts. We brunched at the cafe on the second floor. One of Dan's aunts had the Green Eggs and Ham (Poached eggs with a yummy looking green sauce over them) and sister chose the "Full Monty" breakfast which was eggs, potatoes and your choice of meat (of course). The menu was clever and the food was delish.

On our way out of the cafe, we all did some browsing and shopping in the cute store located just below the cafe. I lucked out big time when I found the most wonderful pair of socks I've ever seen/worn. Now, it isn't every day (OK, never) that I spend $18 on a pair of socks. But let me tell you this right now...THEY ARE WORTH EVERY PENNY.

They are absolutely the best socks I've ever worn...and damn it, they are cute too! They are purposely mis-matched (cute, huh?). I highly suggest these to be worn around the house on cold days. Put on a fire and cozy up on the couch with a good book and these incredible foot adornments. You can find other colors at The Sock Lady's website. Spend the $18 bucks, seriously...you won't regret it! I think Christmas shopping just got easier for me this year!

Give me Fuel, Give me Fire

Give me that which I desire.

Rockin' out with friends to the Metallica/San Francisco Symphony concert on DVD. Master of Puppet, Fuel, whatever...with the symphony especially...they are F*CKING ROCK STARS!

Bartender!!!!!!

You Are a Mai Tai

You aren't a big drinker, but you'll drink if the atmosphere is festive. And when you're drunk, watch out! You're easily carried away.

What Mixed Drink Are You?

Secret Chimp!

Brian, over at KRON 4 The Bay Area is Talking, made a brief mention that sent my mind reeling back to my early childhood (with some flashbacks to late night college days also).

Lancelot Link, Secret Chimp. He was my hero. He made me laugh without fail. He just tickled my funny bone. Come to find out, you can buy a DVD of Lance Link shows!

" Dear Santa: I've been a very good girl this year (well, mostly, don't ask around too much). What I would really like under the tree this year is my very own Lance Link DVD. I must share this with my children. I must have Lance for myself."

Thanks, Brian for that stroll down memory lane!

My Guilty Pleasure...

My guilty pleasure de jour is Mr. Snoop Doggie Dog. Can't explain it, don't want to. Just dig him. He rocks and cracks me up.