'Cause If It's the Same As Yesterday, You Know I'm Out

     On cold days like yesterday (and today) I like to remember those warm days.  While I have a hard time coming up with favorite days to be outdoors and most of my most nostalgic memories are indoors, I think I like those days in the beginning of fall where the air is brisk and fresh but not freezing and the sun is shining.  If I could find a place that had a winter like that I'd be a happy camper.  I'm not sure I'd enjoy moving somewhere that was summer all year long--mostly because of my love-hate relationship with the sun.  It really has to go away sometimes so I can appreciate it.

Title: "Yesterday Was Hard on All of Us" by Fink

How Could These Days Go By So Fast

     I tend to start off my week raring to go and then when it hits Wednesday I'm all fizzled and headachy.  But that hasn't stopped me from working hard, except on my story.  I'm about a day behind but I have all Thursday and most of Friday to catch up.

Title: "Drive Darlin" by Boy

I've Got to Turn This Thing Around

5 things I'm thankful for this week:

Mom's birthday went pretty smooth!  

We had the best dinner last night (and she loves all her presents, yay).

I have a NaNoWriMo plan.

I might not stick to it, but it makes me feel like it's more accomplishable.

I feel pretty good about my progress even if I am a little behind.

I'm writing everything out first and then typing it.  

(I know it may take more time, but I can't write successfully on my computer.)

I'm super thankful for David Holt helping me out at an event for Click.

I really wish I had taken a photo of David in action, but hindsight is always 20-20.  

(So I stole this picture from his Facebook. Thank you, David!)

Having a super busy and yet super successful Saturday.

And having the best spot to take senior pictures didn't hurt either.

Where has this guy been?? (Or really why haven't I heard of him until now?)

Title: "Trouble" by Ryan Keen

      

Mississippi Moonchild

     I might have accidentally missed posting yesterday, but I just wouldn't feel right if I didn't have my thankfulness post for the week.  It always helps me start off my week on a good note and I know I don't think about the good things in life enough.  I don't think there such thing as too much thankfulness, but I tend to think about all the things I have to do, things I have done, and things that aren't so positive.  It's human nature.  So this post makes me think about everything that I have to be thankful for instead of all the negatives in my life.

Beautiful flower arrangements in the Grove from local florists

Toughing it out during the rain under our tents

My awesome birthday outfit

My little mischief maker

My favorite time of year (fall)

Title: "Little Lovin'" by Lissie

I Wear a Demeanor Made of Bright Pretty Things

     Now that I know how to really make photo collages, I have a feeling it might become a weekly feature.  However, I'm pretty sure next time I'm going to talk about each of the things instead of just giving you the links.  I thought about giving you examples of every item in my last post, but I figured some (actually most) of the items you could picture on a model.  I do have two favorite items that I have been looking for just the right piece so that it fits me just right and makes me look like the gals in the pictures below.
     I've been looking for high waisted jeans that fit me just right (not too low and not too wide-legged).  Trying to find jeans for me like that are pretty difficult.  I have to find just the right cut so that they don't add unnecessary bulk.  I would so much rather have a high waisted flare too.  I just love the look ever since I ran across the picture below in a magazine years ago.  I'm pretty sure the jeans are vintage, but I love the whole look of the outfit.  It looks very put together but effortless.  A look that I love.  Plus anyone who knows me knows I'm a huge sucker for a hat.  I have one like this will a smaller rim, but I would love another hat that has this exact rim size.

     The other item I wanted to include was a denim shirt.  There are so many ways that you can wear a denim shirt, especially if it's from the men's department.  You can wear it as a jacket, as a blouse, as a cropped shirt, and as a tunic.  Basically, if you get it large enough you can do anything with a denim shirt.  While I love the free people tuxedo style shirt, the men's shirt might win my vote.  (Maybe I can get both since they're so different!)  I love a good button down that you can layer, particularly in the fall/winter time.  I know that I could never live somewhere like Hawaii because fall is my favorite season.   I love wrapping up in sweaters and layers and FLANNEL!  Oh my goodness, flannel is one of my absolute favorite fabrics.  I have to limit myself to one flannel piece a year.

Four ways to wear denim shirts:
1.  As a jacket layer
2.  As a blouse
3.  As a cropped top
4.  As a tunic

Title: "Something In the Water" by Brooke Fraser

You Look So Good

1. Del Forte Dark Blue Laurel Organic Jeans, $216

2. Free People Doma Emerald City Leather Jacket, $856

3. Steve Madden Troopas in Tan Leather, $100

4. Gap Men's 1969 Vintage Western Shirt, $55

5. Free People Blue Velvet Chambray Button Down Shirt, $118

6. Zara Leather-Effect Jegging with Zips, $79.90 

7. Intimately Free People FP ONE Free To Shine Slip in Midnight, $58

8. Intimately Free People Voile Trapeze Slip in Copper, $88

Title: "Rosie" by The Kooks

Living for the Fame

     If you're like me, you get a little excited when the TV networks start releasing their new lineups.  I don't count the days but as soon as I see that they have released the names, I start looking for trailers for each of the shows.  So far, I haven't been disappointed.
     It's no secret that I'm addicted to a few TV shows.  I'm super excited that most of the shows that I love are not being cancelled.  According to the Glamour blog, Obsessed, here is a list of my favorites that are returning in the Fall.  (If you want to see a complete list broken down by network click here.

Favorite Shows Returning for Another Season:

Smash

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About the production a Marilyn Monroe musical (from an idea to Broadway) complete with musical numbers and dancing. 

Grey's Anatomy

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A high-stakes show about the process of becoming a surgeon, very dramatic and very consuming.  Follows Meredith Grey and her class as she progresses through her training starting from her first day as an intern.  (Makes me cry almost every episode and just wrapped up it's 9th season tonight.)

Private Practice

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Spin-off from Grey's Anatomy, just as high-stakes and just as dramatic only in a different setting (L.A.).  This show is more driven by the idea of family (both at work and at home).   (It also makes me cry almost every episode, but this show just wrapped it's 5th season and according to Glamour's blog, this next season is rumored to be it's last.)

Once Upon a Time

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Fairytale characters are cursed to our world without magic, happy endings, or memories of their past lives.  Stuck in Storybrooke time stands still until Emma (the one that can break the curse and the daughter of Snow White and Prince Charming) comes to town for good.  Constantly changing between present day and back in their own time, the stories are captivating and always have a special twist.  (Not to mention that Snow White, played by Ginnifer Goodwin, is a fellow native Memphian.)  

Revenge

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Revenge is a show so complicated I doubt I could even explain it to you.  I guess an important thing to know is a rich family framed an innocent man for their crimes (had him imprisoned as a terrorist and then eventually killed) and his daughter is taking them all down one by one.

Scandal

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Can't forget this new baby from the writer of Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice about a practice of "fixers" led by one woman who has a sordid past with the nation's current president.  Oh yeah, there is plenty of scandal to go around.

New Shows to Look Out For:

I am not about to give a bunch of shows thumbs up just yet.  I have no idea what kind of shows they will actually turn out to be like, but I've tried to watch most of the trailers that I could find via youtube and the networks' websites.  This way I can give you a sample of a few without you having to wade through a bunch of garbage.  Hey, I value your time too.

From ABC:

Nashville

I think I'm going to watch at least the first show maybe just to see Hayden Panettiere's diva character, but the rest just seems a little over done.  Minus the fact that it is in a city that is like 4 hours away from me and I actually did go to one of the places seen in the trailer.

Mistresses

I can't seem to figure this one out either.  I think it's supposed to take the place of Desperate Housewives, but I'm not sure it has the spice. I'll probably watch an episode just to test the waters.  (Plus I'm a huge Alyssa Milano fan.)

666 Park Avenue

The only reason I'm giving this a chance is because of the bald actor (he's from Lost and kind of awesome).  We'll see if this gets too scary for my taste.

Last Resort

This one looks like a Lost-ish show and I'm excited about it.  Plus its about our government and conspiracies and who doesn't love a good bout of paranoia every now and then?

From NBC:

Revolution

Electricity just turns off and won't turn back on?  Doesn't that sound like your worst nightmare.  Now this actually has J.J. Abrams executively producing it.  (In case you don't know who that is he has also produced Lost and a million and one other movies/TV shows.  He also writes, directs, and does anything and everything in between it seems.)  This show should be jam packed with twists and turns, you won't know what to do with yourself.  (I'm looking forward it, in case you can't tell.)

Animal Practice

Justin Kirk.  The end.  Animal Practice needs no other review from me.  (Except maybe an explanation.)  The actor who plays Dr. Coleman is one of the most talented, most underrated actors out there.  He's been in Weeds since the very beginning as the comic relief when things get to serious.  AND I seriously adore the little doctor monkey.  I want one!

The New Normal

I honestly wasn't sure if I was going to like this but I think I do.  The Grandmother is just too funny as well as whats-her-name off of the Real Housewives of Atlanta.  I'm pretty sure it's NeNe.  We'll see if the actual show is as funny as the trailer.

Chicago Fire

So I wasn't going to add this, but I had to.  I'm not much for shows about fires.  I have watched about maybe 5 episodes of Rescue Me.  The firefighters always seem to be putting themselves into really awful situations so I stopped watching.  BUT these guys are H-O-T. One used to be a werewolf on The Vampire Diaries, and they don't just pick anyone to be on their show.  The other guy used to be on House.  Wonder why he isn't anymore.  But anyway, my point is that if the show really is all about these two guys, I might watch more than one episode.  However, they could just be trying to hook us ladies with a fine looking fellow.   I guess we'll have to see.

From CBS:

Made in Jersey

Okay, so I'm rather excited about this show.  It's an inspirational tale of a first-generation college girl from Jersey trying to make it in the Big City as a lawyer at a big firm.  She stands out, but she's passionate and that makes her great.  Basically it's the American Dream all rolled up.  It might be cheesy but I think we as a nation could stand for a cheesy reminder of why we love this country so much and why we need to fight to protect what we have.

Elementary

Sherlock Holmes put into today's world.  How would he fair?  Well I guess we'll find out how well the writers can logically change almost everything fundamental about him and still call him Sherlock Holmes.
Let's count the changed things shall we:  in New York, Watson is now a woman named Joan whom he just met, pretty sure there was a mention of being addicted to drugs, but he's still solving crimes in his odd manner and that's all that matters right?

Partners

While I am slightly disappointed that the Sophia Bush project I'd been hearing about included her in a smaller role than the one she had been playing on One Tree Hill, I can't wait to watch her in a show again.  (As a fellow Kappa alum, her triumphs are my triumphs.) Okay enough with the bragging and everything else.  This genuinely looks like a great TV show.  Funny and witty without being over the top.  I'm ready for it.

From the CW:

The Beauty and the Beast


Like always the CW never really gives you enough to go off of to see if this is going to be good.   It could potentially be great, but it could also potentially be disastrous.  I'm hoping for the former and not the latter, but we'll eventually see when it comes time.

From Fox:

The Mob Doctor

So this looks interesting, not to mention I'm a fan of main actresses (if you're trying to place her she's from TBS's My Boys).  I hope this is going to be good.  It looks like there is a little bit of everything and I'm ready for it.

The Goodwin Games

The family you have now is the only family you're going to get.  I love the premise of this show.  And I love the blonde actress (she's from Ugly Betty).  Plus I love the idea of a treasure hunt type deal which this basically is.

One trailer that did make me completely nervous:
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
(not that I really watch it, but WOW!)

There is a full breakdown of everything worrisome over on the Glamour blog.
Some of the things actually made me laugh because they were so ridiculous.
I guess after a while it gets harder and harder to top yourself.

I hope I haven't overwhelmed you with all of these trailers.  There are definitely a good many I didn't show, but I feel like I could have been a little choosier with what I picked.  Or drawn it out a little more.  Oh well, here's the fall previews.  But there are many other shows that I am not particularly a fan of already.  I hope you're looking as forward to fall as I am.  Summer is always so slow TV wise and all my favorite shows are wrapping up with their season finales this week.  Which makes me just a little sad.
     I think I captured some fun and wonderful pictures of Oscar today, but this post is already way overloaded so I'll post them tomorrow.  Hope you've had fun watching the trailers for Fall 2012's TV season.  I'm ready for it to be here already.

Title: "Video Games" originally by Lana Del Ray sung here by Ben Howard