goooo Joshua

I love these two so much. My all-time favorite is still Sabra from last year, but I am completely in love with Joshua. I admit it, I voted this time :)




What will I do with all my free time once the show is over tomorrow night?

things I love this week

1. So You Think You Can Dance. I cannot believe Will went home. Holy cow! It was probably a matter of everyone who votes figuring he wouldn't have any trouble and voting for the underdog. Or maybe not. Who knows. But what a brilliant dancer that guy is. Wow!





2. Soap from Pam at countryheartgifts. I just received a bunch, and my favorite is the dragon's blood scent. It is wonderful, as are all of her soaps. Plus, she is a very busy seller and still manages to give outstanding customer service every single time. Yay!




3. Dr. Horrible. I'm sorry to report that if you want to see it, you have to get it on itunes now, but it is so worth it. Absolute Joss fabulousness. Who knew Doogie Howser could sing?

SYTYCD

So You Think You Can Dance

I love everyone who's left, with the possible exception of Jessica. Katee and Joshua are still my favorites, though.

tv tv tv

Yep, I am a television junkie. OK, not in the sense that I come home from work, watch for 6 hours and go straight to bed, but in the sense that I've actually started to like some shows (and by "like" I mean "be completely obsessed with.") When did this happen?

The current one absolutely not to be missed is So You Think You Can Dance. I am not a big follower of reality shows or talent competitions in general - I won't touch Hell's Kitchen or American Idol (gag) with a ten foot pole. But the dancing on SYTYCD is uplifting and just plain makes me happy. But before we even get to the dancing: I like the people on the show. The judges are actual experts, not a bunch of yahoos, and they are critical but not nasty. Cat Deeley, although I would swear she had her dress on upside down last week (the gray one with the ruffles at the top, did you see it?) is really good at her job, always positive, never stumbles over a word - oh to be half that good at public speaking. Jordin Sparks was on last week. I had never even heard of her (see the aforementioned aversion to American Idol), but it was so refreshing to see a normal-looking woman in a normal cocktail dress instead of pink shorts and vinyl thigh high boots, singing an normal song without the need to acrobatics along with it. What a joyful singer - who knew? Also, Adam Shankman was a judge last week. I love that man. You just want to hug him.

Now, about the dancing. Katee and Joshua have been my favorites since week one, and they continue to be fabulous. They have taken every style thrown at them and become totally immersed in it. Amazing. This is just one of their incredible performances.



My other favorites are Chelsea and Mark

and also Kourtni. But, sadly, I think she'll be going home soon, likely tomorrow. I blame her partner.

The other show I'm watching on actual TV right now is Swingtown - I know, you wouldn't think it would be a good show, but the characters are wonderful. On DVD, it's Big Love. Done with season 1, awaiting season 2 in the mail. This one is going to be in my top ten favs, I think. And of course, there are shows I'm anxiously awaiting. I really want to see Fringe. I hope it's as good as all the hype they're giving it. I'm also excited for the continuation of the Sarah Connor Chronicles. Where, oh where, has Chuck gone? I hope he comes back. And, of course, my world will be complete if Dollhouse ever actually gets on the air. All hail Joss.

that's entertainment

Here's my super official entertainment update for this week.

1. So You Think You Can Dance
Joshua and Katee are my favorite couple so far without a doubt.
The judges are way harsh this season. Is it really that much more of an accomplishment to learn a fox trot in a week than it is to learn krumping in a week? Also, I think a combination of the two would be quality entertainment...

2. Big Love
We've only watched 2 discs so far (5 or 6 episodes). It's like the car wreck on the road phenomenon. You don't want to watch it, but you just can't help yourself. It's not the polygamy that creeps me out as much as the religion. The characters are wonderful. I really love Chloë Sevigny.

3. Harrisburg Men's Chorus concert this past weekend was really lovely. Way to go, guys!

positive thinking

It's Thursday. Or it was 40 minutes ago, anyway. Things I choose to be excited about today:

• The weather is supposed to be great this weekend for Harrisburg ArtsFest. My choir is singing, I love my choir, ergo excitement.
• My students are doing a great job preparing for their recitals (one next weekend and one the following weekend).
• I started making my Fool tarot art. More on that soon.
• So You Think You Can Dance started tonight. Woot! It will be stupid for a few weeks, but it's OK, because the real dancing will start soon. I'm grateful that I had a childhood just privileged enough that I was able to take lessons, all sorts, including dance. I'm hoping to dance again some time in the next few years. Don't laugh - it could happen...
• Grey's Anatomy was awesome tonight. It's the first episode I've seen of this season. I probably won't watch any more - I'll just wait and watch the whole thing obsessively when it comes out on DVD because that's what I do.
• We will have a new president soon. I don't care if it's Clinton, Obama, McCain or my neighbor's dog. OK, I care a little. But it will be better than now. And there's hope, and the attitude of hope is catching on. This is a good thing.