And not an NBC show in the line up. Go figure. This post contains spoilers. If you haven’t watched the shows yet, proceed with caution…

Survivor
I still love that show. It’s a great lesson in behavior–and sometimes it can surprise you.

If you don’t watch Survivor, this probably won’t make much sense to you. You may skip to the next section. Do not pass go. Do not collect $200.

Last night surprised me. Cirie made a powerplay. Who’d a thunk it? Little ol’ Cirie actively played the game. Now don’t get me wrong, I like Cirie. It’s just that in her original season, she hung behind and played a quiet game. She didn’t make power plays until the end. Up until yesterday, Cirie was the swing vote, which was a very powerful spot. But, she initiated the plan to get rid of Yau Man. It was a smart plan, I think. Yau is the strongest player in the fact that EVERYONE loves him. If he’s in the final two, he’s the winner. Period. And he’s one of the smartest players I’ve ever watched. But, this season, he made a crucial mistake; and that was aligning with Jonathon-the-tool. It doesn’t matter how much sense Jonathon makes, he’s a big dick about it and it rubs people the wrong way. He shot himself in the foot at tribal council last night. If he would’ve kept his big trap shut, they would’ve voted out Parvati. But he didn’t…and it convinced the “split voters” to side with Cirie. what a tool. He’s blaming Cirie, but he needs to take a big look in the mirror.

Lost
Awesome show last night. I’ve really enjoyed this season with the flashes forward. I had a feeling that Kate’s baby was Aaron. I am still all about the passion between Kate and Sawyer. They are both so vulnerable and so hell-bent to keep a wall up.

And what was up with Jack’s testimony? That has just opened up so many more questions.

And Ben’s story keeps getting better and better.

Is anyone else wondering where Michael and Walt are? Hello!! That plot line really needs to be tied up.

Lipstick Jungle
I’m losing interest. I really liked the Nico and boy-toy story line until last night. I hate where they are taking it. And frankly, I didn’t believe for a second she would’ve called the photographer. She knew exactly what would happen to Kirby when she made that call. I just didn’t buy her character would do that–even in such a panicked state.

I’m over Andrew McCarthy. He’s dreamy at times, and at others, I just want Victory to nut him. Their story line was a good one yesterday, though. I like how she really resents him using his money to be perfect…which makes him very much less than perfect.

Surprisingly, my fave storyline last night was the Brooke Shields character. For the first time since this show started, I found her to be believable and 3 dimensional. I may keep watching to see how they grow her character. They better fix the “Nic and boy-toy” story line soon though.

Make Me a Super Model
Since I can’t stand Tyra Banks, I can’t watch America’s Top Model. This is a fun substitute. I’m afraid my little Nashville hunk is gone after tonight though. Poor Ben. He’s so hot, but he’s just NOT quite there. He needs a little training. Frankly, I hope Jackie gets the boot. She’s beautiful, but something about her bugs me. Not sure what it is though. Perry is sexy and cocky and I’ll be surprised if he goes. They put him in the bottom three to show him a little humility.

Okay, that’s my wrap up. I Tivo’d Eli Stone which I’ll watch sometime today while I’m cleaning. What are y’all watching that you just won’t miss?

In writing news: I finished a rough draft of a synopsis for my new proposal yesterday. I’m pretty excited about that.

In fam news: Ian went to watch his girlfriend play basketball last night. Aww. So cute. 🙂

Peace y’all. Have a great weekend.

Sorry, Kwana. We’re sharing blog topics today.

I’m a big Survivor fan, but las season was boring. I mean, there were some fun characters, but overall, it didn’t have the spark it usually does.

But that’s all about to change. This season is Fans vs. Favorites and it’s already off to a fun start.

They’ve brought back some of my favorites (hence the name) Yau Man, Ozzy, Pavarti, James, Cirie and the terrible, awful, love-to-hate Johnny noFairplay.

And the Fans all seem motivated and ready to rock. Though the one chick (Kathy? I think) who picked up the first immunity is a bit of a nutter. I’m not sure how long she’s gonna last. Poor thing. She was already highly stressed during the first night and she wants to make it through 39 more? Really?

Last night started off with a bang, when my skinny little Yau Man tackled Johnny noFairplay for the first immunity idol. Yau slammed Johnny into the canoe and grabbed the immunity. 10 points for the skinny old man!

Now, Ozzy and James are hooking up with the two hot chicks on their side. Pavarti doesn’t play the game with out flirting. And it works for her. But I have to say, it looks like Ozzy and Amanda are really going to hook up. Both couples were tangled up like a hairball last night, but next week, it looks like Ozzy and Amanda get an overnight stay on exile island…where they take their lurve to a new level. Heh. Cracks me up.

The fans definitely outplayed the faves yesterday. Which maybe will humble the faves now and make for a decent game.

The other show I watched was Lipstick Jungle. I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. It may end up being a keeper. We’ll see…

ETA: I was VERY disappointed in the way Survivor ended last night. Very anti-climatic. Honestly, I was hopeful that noFairplay was really working his bad boy mojo. But it looked like he just wanted to go home. Whatever. Totally disappointing.

Later today, I’m going to blog about my Mother’s Day and post pics of my new herb garden and potted tomato and pepper plants.

Right now though, I’m going to talk about Survivor.

I was absolutely scandalized by Dreamz’s choice to keep the immunity necklace after he made that deal with Yau-Man.

For those of you who don’t watch the show, here’s the background info:

Yau-Man won a Ford f350 in a reward challenge a couple of weeks ago. He immdiately chose to use that truck as a bartering chip with Dreamz (who doesn’t own a car). Yau’s deal was that if he and Dreamz were both in the final 4 and Dreamz won immunity, that he would give that immunity necklace to Yau for the truck. Dreamz jumped at the chance. He swore to God and shook hands on the deal, then he spent the next two weeks saying he’d rather his son see him play with integrity and live up to his word than win the million bucks.

Fast forward to the final four. Dreamz won immunity so to me he had no choice. I was like Yau-Man…I never once imagined he’d renig on his deal. Imagine my surprise when he kept the immunity necklace and voted Yau out. Seriously, I was floored. Call me naïve, but I truly believe when a man gives his word like that, he has no choice but to live up to it. Wow. Guess I was wrong.

That’s okay though, cuz Dreamz didn’t think it all the way through…His decision to keep immunity cost him one million dollars. And Earl won…my #2 choice for the million. Yau was my #1 choice all the way.

I was very surprised at all the drama and anger directed toward Cassandra. Honestly, the folks on the jury needed to lighten up. They were killing me. Sour grapes is not pretty on TV.

To me, the ideal final three would’ve been Earl, Yau-Man, and Dreamz. I think Dreamz should’ve given the immunity idol to Yau and they should’ve voted Cassandra off. It would’ve been a tough vote and possibly it would’ve been a 3 way tie. That would’ve been awesome.

Well well well.

Friday. Already.

Good.

Last night was a very enjoyable night of TV. This has been the best season of Survivor in a while…and I’m not sure if it’s because this season actually has smarter players, or just smarter editing…either way, I’m happy.

I was worried last night that Yau-Man was gonna be voted off. Thankfully, he remains safe. Alex was right, the time for a power play was last night and it would’ve been smart to vote the little man off…but I like him so much and really want him in the finals.

Then there was Grey’s Anatomy. Last night, they introduced Addison’s spin-off show. I have been very opposed to this spin-off idea. It’s like the writers have realized they fucked up with Grey’s and so instead of fixing the problem within the show, they just wanna create another show and hope everyone will enjoy both. Well, let me tell you…after last night’s preview, I’m now a bigger fan of the spin-off. Tim Daly and Taye Diggs? On the same show? Oh yeah. I’m there. And I’m this close to dropping Grey’s off my must watch list if they don’t fix this asinine love triangle they have going between Izzy/George/and Callie.

Do they seriously want me to believe that George–the Grey’s Anatomy puppy–is getting it from two of the hottest chicks on the show? Really? Cuz in my opinon, in real life, he’d be the only one on that show NOT getting it. Spineless, indecisive men don’t get laid. And they certainly don’t get laid by two hot chicks like that.

Here’s the thing…it’s not that I dislike George…cuz I don’t. But I don’t find the direction they’ve taken his character believable. At. All. So, they better fix it soon.

Well well well.

Friday. Already.

Good.

Last night was a very enjoyable night of TV. This has been the best season of Survivor in a while…and I’m not sure if it’s because this season actually has smarter players, or just smarter editing…either way, I’m happy.

I was worried last night that Yau-Man was gonna be voted off. Thankfully, he remains safe. Alex was right, the time for a power play was last night and it would’ve been smart to vote the little man off…but I like him so much and really want him in the finals.

Then there was Grey’s Anatomy. Last night, they introduced Addison’s spin-off show. I have been very opposed to this spin-off idea. It’s like the writers have realized they fucked up with Grey’s and so instead of fixing the problem within the show, they just wanna create another show and hope everyone will enjoy both. Well, let me tell you…after last night’s preview, I’m now a bigger fan of the spin-off. Tim Daly and Taye Diggs? On the same show? Oh yeah. I’m there. And I’m this close to dropping Grey’s off my must watch list if they don’t fix this asinine love triangle they have going between Izzy/George/and Callie.

Do they seriously want me to believe that George–the Grey’s Anatomy puppy–is getting it from two of the hottest chicks on the show? Really? Cuz in my opinon, in real life, he’d be the only one on that show NOT getting it. Spineless, indecisive men don’t get laid. And they certainly don’t get laid by two hot chicks like that.

Here’s the thing…it’s not that I dislike George…cuz I don’t. But I don’t find the direction they’ve taken his character believable. At. All. So, they better fix it soon.