Has anyone noticed the ridiculous crap in the commercials on TV today? I miss "He likes it, hey Mikey!" and the fodder of yesteryear. I barely enjoy TV now.... but, thanks to TiVo and impatience, I can record the shows I actually care to watch and fast forward through the terrible commercials (though, I'll admit... I do enjoy watching anything involving fast cars with sleek lines) and get to the meat of the episode.
With so much going on in the news and media, I decided to turn to my true source of news: The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. I prefer The Daily Show for many reasons.... Perhaps most of all because it takes a comedic stand. As a worrier, I can't take the Captain Serious news.... Watching it often leaves me with anxiety or paranoia, if not a nasty combination of the two. Let's be honest here- anyone who survives being hit by a car, falling and breaking her face, and nearly dying in childbirth within one 18 month period does NOT need any more drama, paranoia or anxiety. As is, I have extreme difficulty crossing streets if there's a car anywhere within 5 miles of the intersection I'm crossing at (a gross exaggeration, yet so close to the truth that I couldn't resist), and I have nightmares about losing loved ones to strange accidents. That is, of course, when I'm not having strange dreams about orange tabby cats named Stallion, who tells me the secrets of living a happy life (secret #7- Cheese.... I totally blame the muscle relaxers that allow me to sleep for these odd dreams). I survive each day because of pills that help the muscles in my back relax enough to allow me to move comfortably, and I have panic attacks if I see a car (even in the distance) when I cross the street. Does that sound like I need to have more drama? No, probably not. So, I opt out of the freaky "oh God, what if..." news, and watch the "What the hell..... Did Jon Stewart just say that??" news. Yes- it's still news, and it's great for politics! Jon Stewart vs. Jim Kramer- need I say more? News so cutting edge that it made.... THE NEWS!
Secretly, though, I'm watching The Daily Show and Colbert Report tonight because of Gov. Sanford (SC). Anyone who disappears for a week, unannounced, and then comes back, admitting to having flown to Argentina to be with the woman he's having an affair with..... Yeah, he's gonna be fodder for either Stephen Colbert or Jon Stewart, and I have to witness the hilarity that will ensue from this. It's just too ridiculous for me to resist. Although, it appears, after watching clips from Fox News, that I, perhaps, should be watching their pathetic coverage for more witty quips about our President, the "War," and, yes, even Gov. Sanford.
On a side note, however (yes, tonight is the night for asides), I've decided to make a little list of the things on my desk that I cannot live without...... That aren't medicinal.
Sierra Mist Ruby Splash
Webber Vitamin E Ointment (tattoo aftercare!)
SweetTarts Squeez Wild Cherry
Band-Aids
Blow Pop Minis
Quakes Ranch Rice Cakes
Grumbacher Watercolor Paints
E.L.F. Mineral Foundation
iPod Charger
Glamour Magazine
Scholastic Instructor Magazine
Alas..... It appears that I'm boring. I'm sure, since you're reading this, that you've already ascertained this, and apparently, you find me at least slightly fascinating ;)
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