La de da

Anyone who knows me understands I have a deep geeky love for sci-fi/fantasy television. Especially if it’s British

but it certainly doesn’t have to be.

So recently I’ve been devouring some things off my netflix list that are definetly in the sci-fi/fantasy section.

Sidenote: Netflix is yet another topic I can totally geek out on. When I speak of it, I usually end of sounding like a big advert, so I’ll try to spare you. Let’s just say it is simply the only way to watch movies. And leave it at that.

Like I was saying, I’ve been super into a few series on my queue recently and I thought I would share. Because sharing is fun!

Yay!

First: Doctor Who season 1, 2005 version

Brilliant. Completely brilliant. And I can’t believe it has taken me so long to watch this. I’ve always been a very big fan of Doctor Who and if you don’t know who or what that is, then watch this:

There are many many Doctors and the series is one, and perhaps is the, longest running Science Fiction series. With multiple doctors, some for better

and some for…well worse isn’t really a fair descriptor. Let’s just say, some for the not quite as good as the Tom Baker years

But the newer Doctors are definitely amazing. Do the job justice. Well done. Go rent it.

The second series I’m really super getting into is one I’m sure you have heard of.

Heroes.

It’s almost a little crazy how addicting this show is. It’s pretty melodramatic. Not always the best writing. But damn. Is it entertaining.

So entertaining, that I took it off my Netflix list, dragged my librarian butt to Best Buy, and bought myself my very own copy of Season 1. The quality reminds me highly of Buffy, in that occasionally it’s hokey and not always the best writing ever. But damn it is awesome, and when the writing is good, it’s amazing. And the characters. Those are what make things worth watching right?

So these are the two things that have me totally geeking out recently. Hiding in my house, watching robots and mutants and being content.

Happy Labor Day everyone.

Noticing a theme here? I guess I’m just feeling lovey and happy. Recently I’ve been discovering things that make me really really happy. Here are a few:

• Planet Earth

This program is amazing. I makes me cry and cringe and laugh. It’s amazing to watch not only the breath taking animals and environments here on Earth but the feats the production crews went through to create this work of art.

• Chocolate Chip Cookies

I actually use Hillary Rodham Clinton’s recipe for cookies. Last night I made them and realized as I started that I didn’t have any vanilla. I substituted a bit more sugar and upped the amount of chocolate chips. And let me tell you….they are yummy.

• 1234

Feist’s newest album is wonderful. You should go buy it. Now.

• Facebook
  

I think it’s just leaps and bounds better than Myspace for several reasons. Less advertising is probably the biggest. Also it’s more private. And not owned by News Corp. On that same note, I have finally deleted my myspace page. So if you thought I defriended you or something of that nature, that is not what happened. I’m actually kind of proud of myself. You all can do it too. It’s not the most straight forward process in the world (as in you must click through to about 8 million pages deep, then confirm, check your email, log in again and again confirm) but once it’s done you can then start a blog here or here and join this better social networking site.

• La Croix

Cheap sparkling water? Yes please.

• Autumn

Yes. I know. It’s not here yet. But it should be, damn it! I demand cooler, milder weather and I demand it now! Summer. Your time is over. Let’s give the other lovely seasons a turn to shine. And be less muggy.

• My pets

Isn’t it great how completely weird and wonderful pets can be? Not that they have been doing any extremely odd in particular. I just think their personalities are really strange and adorable.

And finally

• The Wonkette

Probably the cheekiest and most amusing political blog I’ve ever had the pleasure of reading. (Thank you Stefan, for the introduction)

Well that’s about all the love I can handle right before I have to go to class. Have a lovely Wednesday everyone.