November tybbling 2012

And now it's time for another session of random, mostly-unrelated thoughts that I don't have enough to say about to give their own posts:

• I've known for awhile that the planet of Endor in Star Wars: The Revenge of the Jedi was originally supposed to be populated with Wookies, and then it was decided to half-size the Wookies in favor of something more family-friendly. However, it wasn't until yesterday that I realized how similar the names "Wookie" and "Ewok" are. I should be embarrassed by how excited I was by this yesterday, and yet, I'm not embarrassed. Just happy!

• I spent a lot of money this summer, mostly on new clothes to fit the new figure, gasoline for rehearsals and performances, and eating out. I had to dip into my savings to pay off my credit card and I don't like that at all. So, this month I've been trying to be really careful about what I spend, and bought hardly anything non food or gas related. I still spent more than I should have. Bleh. Budgeting is hard, but I'm proud of myself for continuing to try.

• I miss this baby...

• ...and am grateful for some awesome fun times last weekend in Idaho Falls with her mom, one of my favorite mission companions. I miss you again already, Suzy!!

Please forgive my fashion faux pas. Or, reassure me that
it's fashionable to wear clothes that don't match :-P

• Doing South Beach again this week 'cause I've gained a few pounds since the closing of my show (also have had no willpower; white hot chocolate and chocolate chip cookies at 11 pm are AMAZING!!). If I don't do it now, before Thanksgiving, I probably won't again until January, and I really don't want to wait that long. I forgot how difficult that first Phase I week is. I want bread and chocolate ALL THE TIME. It's a little sad to go out with my friends and see them eating the stuff I'm eschewing, but why should they deprive themselves just because I am? I made my choice and I want to see it through. I had hoped I'd only need a week, but I should probably keep it up a few more days. It's nice that no one else has noticed the extra pounds, and I still get compliments all the time on how I've kept the weight off. Woot! I'm definitely trying!!

• I recently discovered rootbeer float-flavored dessert sugar-free gum and can't decide how I feel about it. It tastes pretty good, but it kind of makes me wish I were just drinking a Diet Coke. Also, it is terrible for blowing bubbles, which is the thing I usually like most about gum. (For the record, so far, Strawberry Shortcake produces the best bubbles.)

• Finally caught up on all the work I missed while I was sick during September. Phew! So nice not to be behind anymore!

• I voted and feel satisfied that I made informed and good choices. I'm so happy the election is over and we can all go back to our regular lives again! Plus, I'm excited that the government can get back to the business of governing, instead of spending all their time stumping for votes. My prayers are with them!

• I stayed off Facebook for a few extra days to let the fervor die down a little. Maybe I'll log back in tonight (at which point I'll be deluged by posts complaining about the weather). I really missed it. I loath not knowing what my friends are up to. 

• When the fall television season started, I put ten new shows on my Hulu queue. Seven weeks later, only three of those shows remain in my queue: Go On, Ben and Kate, and The Mindy Project, although the jury's still out on that last one. Sorry Revolution, The New Normal, The Mob Doctor, Elementary, 666 Park Avenue, Nashville, and Mockingbird Lane. Most of you were pretty good, but just not enough that I wanted to keep you around. Ah, well. I already watch plenty of television.

• Working on season 6 of Gilmore Girls and I really like it! It's cool to see the way Lorelai and Rory's relationship keeps changing along with the other changes in their lives. I have struggled with a few of their choices, and Lorelai drives me crazy sometimes, but at the end of the day they love each other and that's what matters. Now I understand why several of my friends say they wish they live in Stars Hollow!

• I'm glad it's snowing today, though the morning commute was a pain. It feels a bit more wintery (hooray for scarves and sweaters!), and makes the fact that Thanksgiving is two weeks away seem less crazy!

C'est tout! What's on your mind today?

Happy Friday!