I’m afraid if I start writing I won’t be able to stop. I have had some serious blog withdrawal this week and have had to confront what are apparently highly narcissistic tendencies considering how much I feel the need to share every moment of my day with the internet.
The upside is I have never had so much free time. In fact, Sophie and I found time to record a podcast this afternoon, even though it meant I had to stop watching last week’s episode of “Friday Night Lights” for the third time.
In my defense, I was just trying to prepare for the season finale.
Also, I just finished watching the season finale and will probably watch it another twenty-six times between now and Monday. With a box of Kleenex nearby. Coach Taylor gets me every time and, seriously, don’t get me started on Tim Riggins.
Anyway, none of that has anything to do with the material contained in the podcast. We basically discuss food, our dislike of coconut, the origin of the water chestnut and if it is, in fact, a nut, and my quest for a maxi dress.
In other words, the usual nonsense.
Can’t wait to be back to regular posting on Monday. I HAVE A LOT TO SAY.
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And don’t think for a minute that we haven’t missed you!
We didn’t get Friday Night Lights last night and I’m freaking out! I’m going to have to wait until I have some uninterrupted time to cry while I watch it on Hulu – Tyra’s the one that makes me need to pull out the kleenex. And I’m still living in denial that Smash is gone.
O, Friday Night Lights! How I will miss you until January! It was a good one last night, but lots going on and they try to keep us guessing. Love. that. show.
We LOVE Friday Night Lights. By far one of the best shows on TV, and yes, it gets me everytime. Without fail, I will choke up at least once while we’re watching it. We watched the finale last night, and even though I’m a little wary of where they’re going with it, it’s brilliant. Now they can introduce a whole new set of characters instead of focusing solely on the seniors that have graduated and are going off to college. We read last week that they have been picked up for another 26 episodes (2 seasons)–woo hoo!
Believe me, I can’t wait for you to be back on Monday either… I love to start the day with a cup o coffee and some of Big Mama’s shenanigans! (but wait… am I feeding your narcissistic tendencies) oh well.
Can’t wait for Monday!!
But of course! Blogging for you became more of a hobby or interest. A RITUAL, if you will? You know how they say that if you do something 21 days in a row it becomes a habit (weekends don’t count. Ever.)? There you have it. This week I’m sure was refreshing for you but I bet at times you felt like you were in rehab.
Can’t wait for Monday!
FNL and Mindy’s wedding planner (Tyra? Mama? Mindy? Tim Riggins?!!) could have benefitted greatly by reading a few Fashion Fridays!
I listened to the whole thing last night while baking cookies and playing Pathwords.
Delightful.
p.s. I’m catching you.
I know the feeling. I have missed being on here, too. I wasn’t intentionally taking a break..and by no means was I lacking in the things to do department. Considering I have been on a high all week from painting a crib. I am ALMOST done!! Glad to have you back!
I can’t wait for Monday and hear ALL YOU HAVE TO SAY! We’ve missed you!
My soul feels refreshed knowing there are others who share the FNL love. I am SO sad to know we have MONTHS to wait until the next new episode. The finale had me in tears three times– THREE TIMES!!– My husband says I’m too emotionally involved.
But I had him watching it with me… and today, as we’re strolling down the aisle at Sam’s club, he says out of nowhere, “I can’t believe they’d do that to Coach Taylor. He took them to the State Championship!”
I think I may have him hooked.
p.s.- Tim Riggins– Absolute DIAMOND in the rough. But how ’bout MATT SERACIN?!?!? I pray we all have grandchildren who love and respect us as much…. LOVE that kid.
Your conversation with Boo Mama was hilarious!
My Memaw was making that apple dessert of Pioneer Woman’s for years.
Glad you discovered it, but your waistline probably isn’t.
Looking forward to your return!
Welcome back! It just kind of wasn’t the same without you.
Why do I feel like you and Sophie are long lost members of my family? I listened to the pod cast a few months ago (around the time of the Bachelor disaster) one night on my iPhone in bed and my husband didn’t understand why I kept laughing. I listened to the new one today while ironing and I almost burnt myself a time or six laughing so hard. Good luck with those darn knee creases and maxi dress shopping! Y’all have a blessed Easter!
It’s only narcissistic if nobody else cares. We care!
Love FNL! Love it!! That Tim Riggins is going to make something of himself – I just know it! And Mindy’s dress – with the fairy wings and the “tasteful crack” – she needed a Big Mama intervention!
I would really love to hear what you thought about the conversation between Tami and Julie (after Coach walked in on you-know-what). How did that line up with the conference you attended about mothers and daughters?
Happy Easter, Melanie. Wishing you and your family a glorious day. Love, Annette
I think you need a post devoted to FNL. We need to get more people on the bandwagon! Oh and that Tim Riggins! I will miss him next year!
I do hope you have had some good time off, but, ok,,,,enough already. I loved the podcast and I have a few things to add.
A. The Apple Dumplings from PW are delightful. I made them on the KLBK Cafe on my very first appearance on that program. I call them Apple Dew Dumplings. You will have to watch the segment just to see the news anchor’s reaction when he tastes the finished product.
B. I cannot believe that neither of you like coconut!!! I think my heart broke a little over that.
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3. Next April we should meet in Austin for the “After the Lights” Celebrity Golf Tournament. Brad & Kyle (Buddy & Coach Taylor) host this tourney as a fund raiser for,,,,,,something. Anyway, several of the cast members also attend and it could really be fun. Check out the cover of Men’s Journal or Men’s Health (I can’t remember the name) because Tim (Hunk of Burnin’ Love) Riggins is on the cover. Be still my heart!
You two girls make my computer worth turning on!
Can’t wait to have you back tomorrow, but I have enjoyed this weeks posts… love the praying to Jesus about your earrings..
Tyra’s college essay from the show April 3.. I rewound that thing three times to hear it again and again.. and cried every time. THEN I forgot to DVR the Season Finale Friday night. I actually cried (I know, sad).. I’m hoping Time Warner will put it “on demand” soon, otherwise, I’m going to have to watch it on my little computer screen!
Can’t wait to have you back tomorrow and see what you have been up to..
FNL is my husband’s and my favorite show! Part of it is shot near the elementary school where I teach in Austin. Apparently, it has been renewed for not one but TWO seasons, so Kyle Chandler (Coach) has bought a house here. (And I do have a life that includes real people that I really know!)
And PS: the “Beyond the Lights” celebrity golf tournament that sueg. (above) mentioned is open to the public and the money goes to football players that have spinal cord injuries and spinal cord research. Many of the people from FNL are there. You should go next year.
http://www.austin.com/component/option,com_events/task,view_detail/agid,204/year,2009/month,03/day,27/Itemid,414/
Oh I am so looking forward to listening to this. I just feel certain it will get me through a long day of work tomorrow! Don’t worry I work at home so no boss will be wondering what in the heavens I’m listening to.
OK, I may from time to time believe that random celebrities could be friends of mine if we only spent time together, this is silly and unrealistic and based only on their characters and the tabloid headlines that I can quickly scan as I check out at the grocery store.
But, strangely enough, I feel that way about you and your blog. I started to think this after you mentioned your indecision regarding 2 Starbucks drinks (OMG I could use a salted caramel signature hot chocolate) and Now! with the FNL appreciation. I LOVE how they depict Tammy and Coach’s relationship, and Tim . . . OH, so misunderstood, but with such a good heart.
ANyways, I can assure you, I’m not a stalker
Just a bloggee fan! THanks for the good times.
Oh, I hear ya on FNL, Coach Taylor (and Tim Riggins). I actually haven’t seen the last episode yet because I’ve been waiting for enough time to sit down and absorb it. It is my absolute favorite show, and I could watch it over and over!
FNL is the best show on TV! Next season can’t come fast enough!
Just listening to your podcast. I love that the UPS man came in the middle. I do have a suggestion for a gift related to cooking. There is a magazine out there called Cooks Illustrated. It’s different that most magazines, because it’s not filled with advertisements. Anyway, it’s a great magazine and is filled with lots of other information beside just recipes. Just a suggestion if Sophie has already found something else.
Love, love, LOVE the podcasts! You gals are kind enough to keep me company and let me eavesdrop as I go hither and thither and to WalMart. Thanks so much!
Know what’s weird? I now read your posts and hear your voice in my head.
I totally just got my boss’s birthday gift idea from y’all – much appreciation!
I must confess that I also have a craving every so often for some Long John Silvers. YUM!
All my friends turn up their noses and look at me like i’m a total freak. Maybe it’s because the restaurant here is not the cleanest place on the planet????
But i’m still all for some LJS!
I’m totally listening to your podcast while I should be writing a paper so that I can graduate next week…. AH!
I had to print out the recipe for Pioneer Woman’s Apple Dumplings immediately. Can’t wait to try those!
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