I can't wait for the new episode to come on tonight. However, I must say I am bothered by the opinion of some people. Alot of people try to compare the show to the book. I get that the show is based off of the book, but has anyone stopped to think that this concept may only apply to certain characters and not situations. Afterall, in the beginning of the book, the author states that she wrote this book in response to all the violence that was going on in one particular community over a period of time.
This violence has yet to made obvious in the show. I am all for certain characters being based off of the characters in the book. I enjoyed the book, but love the show slightly more. I get that the show is not an actually depiction of what goes on on a military installation. But, it does show what is kinda idea. As a spouse married to the lowest ranking, I am sure he or she would love to be best friends with the spouse of the highest ranking. It's kinda like the most popular student being besties with that geek that never comes out and stays to his or her self. Not to mention, if his or her name were spoken, everyone would be wondering who that was.
Just wanted to rant a little. I promise there is more to come!
Monday, March 21, 2011
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Damn Campaigns
So, tis the season to campaign. Every few years leaders change over. New people take part in office, old people return to office, and some people retire their office. Well, in the process many things are promised, said, printed, and advertised. I thought the states were bad during campaign time. However, where I am currently at... what politicans in the states do seem like child's play.
I have been watching commericals that pull all types of strings. I have seen a local person pour out their heart, wholeheartedly to a people that have a million and one things being said to them. It was nice and heart warming at first. However, over time it seems that the lines are rehearsed and not really words flowing fluidedly from the mouth. I have seen wives, mothers, and children get into commercials talking about how great a husband, father, son, and friend thier dad is. That is fine and dandy. Yet, fulfilling one of these roles and fulfilling the role as leader of a people are not the same thing. There are qualities to be brought to the table, don't get me wrong. But these are different sides of a person. Not all sides represent the same views.
I have seen commercials were the main players past "corruptions" are placed on the table for everyone to see. How are these commercials combated? By placing mothers on air to tell people that they are not being true to their heritage. Watching this commercial I feel like a child who is getting into trouble for something that I didn't do. I am getting in trouble while watching TV in the comforts of my own home by a mother who is laying her feelings on the table about her son. She does make some very valid points. Yet, if you truly listen to her, what she is saying can be used for either side of the fence. What is going on during these campaigns is not right. Both sides have taken some cookies from the cookie jar without permission, swiped their finger across a freshly frosted cake when no one was looking, and pasted the boundaries that were set in place for safety and peace of mind.
So at this point I must admit, if I were voting, I would vote for the underdog. The person who did not display themselves on my television 24/7 or rudely interrupted my nightly programming. There is nothing wrong about getting the message out there. But do you really have to do for the jugular, followed by a kick to the stomach, and blow to the back of the knee, and so forth. It is a never ending battle displaying wrongs to the point that the rights being spoke of seem like a campaign ploy to counter a wrong doing. Do right because you are suppose to, not because at this moment it may gt my vote. Do right because you believe in what you are doing, not because you feel obligated.
I have been watching commericals that pull all types of strings. I have seen a local person pour out their heart, wholeheartedly to a people that have a million and one things being said to them. It was nice and heart warming at first. However, over time it seems that the lines are rehearsed and not really words flowing fluidedly from the mouth. I have seen wives, mothers, and children get into commercials talking about how great a husband, father, son, and friend thier dad is. That is fine and dandy. Yet, fulfilling one of these roles and fulfilling the role as leader of a people are not the same thing. There are qualities to be brought to the table, don't get me wrong. But these are different sides of a person. Not all sides represent the same views.
I have seen commercials were the main players past "corruptions" are placed on the table for everyone to see. How are these commercials combated? By placing mothers on air to tell people that they are not being true to their heritage. Watching this commercial I feel like a child who is getting into trouble for something that I didn't do. I am getting in trouble while watching TV in the comforts of my own home by a mother who is laying her feelings on the table about her son. She does make some very valid points. Yet, if you truly listen to her, what she is saying can be used for either side of the fence. What is going on during these campaigns is not right. Both sides have taken some cookies from the cookie jar without permission, swiped their finger across a freshly frosted cake when no one was looking, and pasted the boundaries that were set in place for safety and peace of mind.
So at this point I must admit, if I were voting, I would vote for the underdog. The person who did not display themselves on my television 24/7 or rudely interrupted my nightly programming. There is nothing wrong about getting the message out there. But do you really have to do for the jugular, followed by a kick to the stomach, and blow to the back of the knee, and so forth. It is a never ending battle displaying wrongs to the point that the rights being spoke of seem like a campaign ploy to counter a wrong doing. Do right because you are suppose to, not because at this moment it may gt my vote. Do right because you believe in what you are doing, not because you feel obligated.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Fall Season Roll Out
So... yet again we are going through the changing of our shows. Some are coming back, some aren't, and the networks have introduced some new ones. As I see the shows I plan on providing a slight break down of it they should be watched or not. As always, this is just my opinion. So it can really be taken with a grain of salt. I will add to my praise and rants on the shows as I see them on television until I have seen all the shows that peeked my interest for the week.
SUNDAY: HBO's "Boardwalk Empire" was alright. It is something that I would watch to pass the time. It is an interesting storyline. I saw the previews and had completely missed the fact that it takes place during the prohibition. The "puppet master" is alright. It is interesting how he pulled strings in the first episode without it being shown. The "wife beater" got what he had coming. Unfortunately, I am now interested in her story versus the overall story.
MONDAY: "House" did not meet my expectations. It is nice that he is with his love interest. It makes me wonder if this is possibly the last season. I can't wait to see what complications their relationship is going to bring into the work place. Nothing major really happened other than laying a storyline to thicken the underlying plot for the rest of the season. "Castle" was GREAT!!! I found it funny the way they reunited the team. This will be a must watch show this season. "Hawaii 5-O" (the remake) was better than I expected. I thought that I was going to be watching the network recreate something that should of been left on TVland. I am not one for alot of action. This show did not let me down. Chase was a let down. I thought that I would be watching a more serious version of "In Plain Sight." Not so much. "Chase" did not catch my attention. If I started doing something else, there was nothing in the show to bring me back to it. I looked at the tv like, "oh it's still on." I am a little peeved that I even recorded on my DVR. Surprisingly, I am not a "Dancing with the Stars" person. I will glance at it in passing. However, I usually could care less about who is on it, what they are doing that night, and how rehersal went. This season has grabbed hold of my attention. I honestly see myself getting into this season and attempting to watch it from start to finish. As far as voting... I'll leave that to the die hard fans and network for now. I was impressed with some of the performances that I saw. I was let down by a few as well. However, there is one that I can't wrap my mind around. Why are certain people allowed on here? It is "Dancing with the Stars." Hence, a star should be partnered with a dancer. Not everyone on this show is a star.
SUNDAY: HBO's "Boardwalk Empire" was alright. It is something that I would watch to pass the time. It is an interesting storyline. I saw the previews and had completely missed the fact that it takes place during the prohibition. The "puppet master" is alright. It is interesting how he pulled strings in the first episode without it being shown. The "wife beater" got what he had coming. Unfortunately, I am now interested in her story versus the overall story.
MONDAY: "House" did not meet my expectations. It is nice that he is with his love interest. It makes me wonder if this is possibly the last season. I can't wait to see what complications their relationship is going to bring into the work place. Nothing major really happened other than laying a storyline to thicken the underlying plot for the rest of the season. "Castle" was GREAT!!! I found it funny the way they reunited the team. This will be a must watch show this season. "Hawaii 5-O" (the remake) was better than I expected. I thought that I was going to be watching the network recreate something that should of been left on TVland. I am not one for alot of action. This show did not let me down. Chase was a let down. I thought that I would be watching a more serious version of "In Plain Sight." Not so much. "Chase" did not catch my attention. If I started doing something else, there was nothing in the show to bring me back to it. I looked at the tv like, "oh it's still on." I am a little peeved that I even recorded on my DVR. Surprisingly, I am not a "Dancing with the Stars" person. I will glance at it in passing. However, I usually could care less about who is on it, what they are doing that night, and how rehersal went. This season has grabbed hold of my attention. I honestly see myself getting into this season and attempting to watch it from start to finish. As far as voting... I'll leave that to the die hard fans and network for now. I was impressed with some of the performances that I saw. I was let down by a few as well. However, there is one that I can't wrap my mind around. Why are certain people allowed on here? It is "Dancing with the Stars." Hence, a star should be partnered with a dancer. Not everyone on this show is a star.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
VMA's
So... this is my first blog so please bear with me. I just couldn't keep my coments to myself about the VMA's this year.
First off... Chelsea Handler was alright. She was funny and cracked jokes throughout the whole show. It's sad that there were times when I looked forward to seeing her on stage versus some of the performers. I was HIGHLY disappointed with the performance that Usher gave. Not only did he not sing the MAJORITY of it, but when he did sing he was out of breath. So I think the time has come for him to choose if he wants to dance or sing. He is getting too old or out of shape to do both. The performance that Nikki did was questionable. I didn't recognize her at first. Then I was like, why she doing this song and not one of the ones that she was nominated for. Drake... really. So his backup "dancers" just chilled in some comfy looking chairs. I would of loved to get a check just to sit in the background in a chair while he sung about me getting my hair and nails done. And finally we come to Lady GaGa. I can't say anything about her performance because she didn't perform. The dress changes were a bit much. I get that she cleaned house with the awards, but seriously. The first dress was hot. The black one... if you need assistance getting out of your seat, then it is definately too much. The third change, I could of did without.
Well, I lied. Of course I have to address the Taylor Swift / Kanye thing. Taylor Swift: please keep shoes or socks on during your performance. I get that it was a song from the heart about innocence being lost. But really. It's an award performance. Not chilling in the studio recording or at home touching up the song. At least invest in some nude no-show socks. **Payless 2 for $5** Now, Kanye... I loved the "*f* em all" toast. Way to just put it out there that you really don't care. However, someone should have been waiting in the wings backstage with a belt. This performance was hyped up and didn't quite live up to the expectation that was set. Then again, he did perform a *f* em all toast!
So other than taking up space on my DVR and wasting the majority of the two hours that I spent watching the 2010 VMA's... overall I would of rather continued watching crazy movies on Lifetime. The show wasn't that bad, but it seems that over the years the VMA's have started to go downhill. Wonder how long it is going to take for this award show to start coming back up the mountian?
First off... Chelsea Handler was alright. She was funny and cracked jokes throughout the whole show. It's sad that there were times when I looked forward to seeing her on stage versus some of the performers. I was HIGHLY disappointed with the performance that Usher gave. Not only did he not sing the MAJORITY of it, but when he did sing he was out of breath. So I think the time has come for him to choose if he wants to dance or sing. He is getting too old or out of shape to do both. The performance that Nikki did was questionable. I didn't recognize her at first. Then I was like, why she doing this song and not one of the ones that she was nominated for. Drake... really. So his backup "dancers" just chilled in some comfy looking chairs. I would of loved to get a check just to sit in the background in a chair while he sung about me getting my hair and nails done. And finally we come to Lady GaGa. I can't say anything about her performance because she didn't perform. The dress changes were a bit much. I get that she cleaned house with the awards, but seriously. The first dress was hot. The black one... if you need assistance getting out of your seat, then it is definately too much. The third change, I could of did without.
Well, I lied. Of course I have to address the Taylor Swift / Kanye thing. Taylor Swift: please keep shoes or socks on during your performance. I get that it was a song from the heart about innocence being lost. But really. It's an award performance. Not chilling in the studio recording or at home touching up the song. At least invest in some nude no-show socks. **Payless 2 for $5** Now, Kanye... I loved the "*f* em all" toast. Way to just put it out there that you really don't care. However, someone should have been waiting in the wings backstage with a belt. This performance was hyped up and didn't quite live up to the expectation that was set. Then again, he did perform a *f* em all toast!
So other than taking up space on my DVR and wasting the majority of the two hours that I spent watching the 2010 VMA's... overall I would of rather continued watching crazy movies on Lifetime. The show wasn't that bad, but it seems that over the years the VMA's have started to go downhill. Wonder how long it is going to take for this award show to start coming back up the mountian?
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