I'm sure you're all just dying to know which stand mixer I chose.

*drum roll*

THE ICE BLUE ONE!!!

BUT Amazon is crazy and their prices fluctuate all the time so it was actually only $255.49 instead of the $285.79 it was just a couple days ago. Which means instead of almost $50 more than the cheapest one, I only paid about $16 more. Now I'm just hoping there isn't some crazy ass sale on it and I miss it by a couple days. Still, it could just as easily go up again and the sooner I get it, the sooner I can start using it. Just in case, I should probably never look at that product again.

Also, Hulu totally won April Fools this year. They've taken it down now, but when you went to their main page, it was 1996 again. Grainy pictures and everything. I took screencaps because I'm a loser, LOL.

( The X-Files, Sliders, and NewsRadio )

PS I'm totally addicted to this right now. Both the vid and the song. Hell, I just bought the song from Amazon. That's saying something right there.

From here.

I did fuck all today. It's not even funny. It's hot here (and of course I mean the Nor Cal version of 'hot') and is supposed to be even hotter tomorrow. Thankfully it should be cooling down after that. And there you have our 'summer', folks. Two days of temperatures in the 80s towards the end of August. Yet I still complain :P

Anyhoo, I had today off and I have tomorrow off. Unfortunately my mother is on vacation right now as well. The house is too small for everyone to be off all day at the same time. I didn't get up until after 11am and, as usual, I'm not quite sure how it's become this late without me doing anything. I watched the new Melissa & Joey as well as the new White Collar. Oh, and I watched a couple episodes of my newest addiction, Would I Lie to You? (And yes I know my icon is from QI. Another brilliant show.) I often find myself wishing America had shows like this, but then I realize that the guests (and host most likely) would be shit and terribly awkward to watch. So I thank the Internet Gods instead.

Tomorrow, I hope to be slightly more productive. I mean, I love doing nothing, but you end up feeling more tired and sluggish than before. I hope to be up at least a couple of hours before noon. I hope to maybe leave the house, even for a minute. I'd like to knock some things off my to-do list, no matter how small. I'd like to watch a couple movies because at this rate I'm not going to make 100 before the end of the year. I also want to start rereading the Sherlock Holmes stories along with the bakerstreaders :)

Speaking of Sherlock, it's definitely my newest obsession. I loved the stories when I was younger. I loved the TV series with Jeremy Brett (still one of my all time favorite adaptations). I thoroughly enjoyed the movie with RDJ and Jude Law. But something about this new series just calls to me. I love Doctor Who, but I don't have the need to really read fanfic and such for it. I love talking about it with fellow fans and trying to work out what's going on, but I haven't really enjoyed reading fanfic and being involved in that part of fandom for a while. I enjoyed Merlin like that for a bit. Torchwood, sort of. Probably not really since Stargate SG-1. I even had a dream where I could see Sherlock and John from the outside, like I was watching the show, but I was John. His thoughts were my thoughts. It was weird and felt very real. Alas, no sexyteims between the boys I'm afraid.

BTW, the world needs more Sherlock vids to Ke$ha songs. Just sayin'.

Psych, I've missed you so much!

In other happy-making news:

* Casting news for Community's season 2 premiere (!!!) ( My favorite part - )

* There may be a position available at my friend's workplace and she put in a good word about me. It offers double what I make now.

* I might have gotten a friend into Doctor Who. I was going on about series 5 today and she said it sounded really interesting and she'd love to give it a go :D

* This little screencap from the White Collar DVD extras, courtesy of neekabe

♥_♥



* Oh, and while I'm at it, the gag reel from White Collar season 1 (El. Oh. El.)

I had to work this morning even though it was supposed to be my day off. And I'll be working the rest of the week, New Year's Eve and Day included. Ugh. So Tired. And not feeling well (possible UTI). Plus, it's never really a picnic at home either. I could really do with like a week off in a row. And not just because I'm recovering from surgery. I should shower, but I don't want to get out of bed. It's not even 6pm and I'm ready to fall asleep. Except for the fact that my mother is playing Rock Band.

I saw some old high school friends the other day. We all had brunch together. It was nice to see them again, but it felt like that scene in Friends where I ordered one of the cheapest items because I'm poor, but we all ended up splitting the bill evenly. I wanted to say something, but we only do this like once a year, so I let it slide. Plus tip, I ended up spending about $22 for a waffle. It was a nice place, but fuck that. Next time, let's meet at IHOP or Denny's.

Doctor/Master audio clip from 'The End of Time, Part 2'. Is it Friday yet?! I don't know if I can take all this. I haven't really been talking about TV, even though I've been watching it, but I quite enjoyed 'The End of Time, Part 1.' It was cracky and ridiculous, but it worked. It's darker than normal, but give me Master/Doctor and I'm good with just about anything. I'm easy like that. I'm scared for Friday though. We already know how it ends, sort of, and I'm not sure I'm ready to see/experience that. I've already watched Part 1 at least twice, which is rare for me, so close together. Lately, the only thing I've been rewatching is White Collar. I also rewatched the latest ep of House because I'm craving the Holmes/Watson & House/Wilson dynamic ♥

Random bit: I noticed it while watching it the first time, but I really love the soundtrack to Sherlock Holmes.

Also, not my proudest moment, but this made me LOL: from http://nickjonasthinks.tumblr.com



Okay, this entry is all over the place and making little sense. I think it's time for a shower and nap.

I've had a semi-crush on Gong Yoo ever since I saw him in Coffee Prince and now that I'm watching One Fine Day (thank you, Crunchyroll) that crush is coming back pretty hard. It'd be one thing if I just found him attractive (which I do, especially when he smiles), but he plays the best romantic leads ever. Granted I'm saying this after having only watched him in 1 series and 4 episodes of another series, but still. Watching him act like he's in love for about 5 seconds and I already want to marry him and have his children *facepalm*



( Mini Gong Yoo picspam )

The Brothers Bloom was a great movie, but made me depressed. Pandorum was creepy and sort of reminded me of The Descent in space. Make the Yuletide Gay was a charming little movie that made me cry, but at least in a good way. But ever since I went and saw The Boondock Saints: All Saints Day, I can't get it out of my head.

It finally opened in the theatre by my house, but the only show is at 9pm. So one day after work, I asked my mom if she was willing to take me. She sort of agreed, but in the time between when we got home and when the movie was going to start, she had gotten angry and had fallen asleep. But I needed to see this movie. So at 8:30, I had to take the bus (it was freakin cold and dark), and by the time the movie got out, buses had stopped running so I had to take a taxi home. Worth it though.

Anyway, long story short, I'm reobsessed with the MacManus brothers.



But how about some links, eh?

If the Earth had rings - Holy crap, this is beautiful. And makes me slightly sad we don't actually have rings :( I'd love to watch them seem to grow/shrink as you flew across the world.

Preview for the next episode of Community. Okay, now I can't decide who I love more: Abed or Troy. I guess it's a good thing they come as a pair.

The trailer is up for St. Trinian's 2: The Legend of Fritton's Gold - LOL at Colin Firth for 'beauty' and "Some women are born great, like the Queen. Some become great, like Lady Gaga."

NEVER MIND THE BUZZCOCKS - Doctor Who special!!

And that's all I can remember right now. Work is getting crazy (thanks a lot, holidays) and I really need to start my Christmas shopping. I'll also be starting on my cards soon, so let me know IF YOU WANT A CHRISTMAS CARD FROM ME ;D

You know what? I think I'll end with this

I suppose now is as good a time as any. If you want a Christmas/Holiday Card from me, you can either leave your address in the comments (they'll be screened) or you can email me at spacemonkeyluvn[at]gmail[dot]com

In other news,

* it's already November and I've only watched 50 movies so far this year. Stupid work getting in the way of me fulfilling my dreams/living up to my true potential ;)

* Sesame Street turned 40. 'C is for cookie, that's good enough for me...'

* Sculpture of Fred Rogers unveiled in Pittsburgh. I still miss him so much <3

* ( I have a general sense of FML right now and I don't have the motivation or energy to do anything. )

Community got picked up for a full season!!!

Maybe this didn't deserve its own post, but... I really like this icon :)

It's almost 3am It's past 3am and I have work tomorrow, but I can't bring myself to get offline. My brother is at his friend's for the weekend (they're going to that Star Wars concert in San Jose) so I've been using his computer/internet while he's out. I know once he's back I'll barely get to check my email, so even if it costs me sleep (and sanity), I'm going to get as much use out of this time as possible. I've already caught myself up on Community, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, and Merlin.

Now I'm screencapping Toma's part from Yonimo Kimyona Monogatari since it's an interesting story (from what I can gather without subs), Toma looks good, and it's a nice quality file. *le sigh* I can't wait until I have my PSP again.



( Picspam with spoilers )

Just got some really bad work-related news today. My boss' boss, our DSM, was let go from the company today. He was a really great guy and now everyone is worried about their job. I've been better about spending money (I think), but I've really got to focus on saving now. Just in case.

I'm still coughing a lung out, so I made an appointment for Friday morning just to make sure my cold didn't/isn't turning into something worse.

My impending birthday has made me somewhat emo again. ( cut because it was annoying me )

In happier news, I think I'll get to see my friends at some point on my days off. At the very least, I'm doing nothing but watching TV/movies all day on my actual bday and on Saturday, my dad, stepmom, and sister are coming up to take me to Japantown for dinner. I asked for a new digital camera and 'Jonas Rockin' the House (Volume 1)' so should be interesting ;) I think I might also get my hair cut. I'm thinking maybe short bob again? I don't know.

In fandom-related news, I haven't watched Heroes yet. I'm scared *bites nails* I have all 2/3 eps on my computer though, just waiting for me to grow some balls. House has had some really good House/Wilson bits so far. FlashForward looks interesting enough to keep watching. I'm enjoying Merlin so far and even the inevitable Arthur/Gwen isn't bothering me too much. Psych is never not awesome (though I wouldn't mind if they toned down the Shawn/Juliet a little bit). Jonas continues to be a happy place. And I'm falling in love with Ikuta Toma all over again.

This segment of James Roday and Dulé Hill taking over Current is adorably funny (thanks to entwashian for sharing this gem).

And I think it might be time for another dose of cough medicine.