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TV and other things

Heidi and Christy have inspired me to talk about TV!

Now I know many of you (especially those with small children or those of you who have a job outside the home) don't have time to watch TV. Unfortunately, I do. :) And because of it, like Christy and Heidi, I am addicted to TV. I love the shows that are on now, and am SO thankful for my DVR. Because of course, without it, I wouldn't be able to catch half of these (and I'd have to sit through all of the commercials.. ughh).

So, I thought I would share with you what my favorite shows are and why I like them. Feel free to comment about your favorite shows, whether they be the same as mine or not. It seems that my faves, and Christy's and Heidi's faves, are very different.

Here they are:

House - I love Hugh Laurie. Plain and simple. He is my absolute favorite actor (it doesn't hurt that he's British)! Because of my nursing background, I also love the medical part. I find myself looking up terminology they mention on there if I don't know what they are talking about. If you are a Hugh Laurie fan, then check out "A Bit of Fry and Laurie" on Youtube. It's hilarious. Especially the "Mr. Burmie" episode (for those of you who are animal lovers. :)

Fringe - Well, I must say that my husband has turned me into a Sci Fi geek. I love everything about this show. Especially the fact that it's not too "Hollywooded up". They keep the characters real. Dr. Walter Bishop is absolutely hilarious and is a such a joy to watch.

Without A Trace - I like the mystery surrounding the disappearances. I also like all of the characters.

Doctor Who - Mix the British and Sci Fi together and you have the perfect show! David Tennant is dreamy (I can't believe I just used that word...LOL) I'm going to be sad when they replace him after 2010. I also liked Christopher Eccleston in the role though, and British tv usually chooses their actors based on their talent and not how much plastic surgery they have had, so I'm sure the next Doctor will do a fine job in the role.

Psych - Oh my, what do I say about this...other than the show is hilarious? Shawn and Gus have the perfect relationship as partners. Casey, Jason and I are ROFL whenever we watch this show. We haven't missed an episode! Again, I'm so thankful for my DVR!!!

Monk - A good mystery coupled with some OCD! Funny, funny, funny. They are canceling it after 2010. Boooo!!!

CSI and CSI NY - I like anything forensic. Even though it's not very realistic a lot of times, it's still fun to watch. I have always been so interested in a medical examiner's career, and this gives me my fix every week. The more gore, the better!

Torchwood - A spin-off of Doctor Who! Again, mix the British, Sci Fi, and of course hunky John Barrowman together, and well... I can't get enough!

Criminal Minds - What a great show! Lot's of serial killer mysteries. I love the characters and the mystery. And of course Matthew Gray Gubler!!!

Eleventh Hour - I didn't like this show at first. But now, it has become one of my favorites. I love the science part of it, and of course the mystery, and Rufus Sewell is phenomenal in the role of Dr. Jacob Hood.

Lie to Me - It's fascinating to watch how they can tell if someone is lying or not. I don't know if everything they say on there is real or not, but it's so cool to watch. I love the mystery of it all.

Ok, I think that about covers it! Do any of you like these shows? What are your favorites?

In other news:

My friend Sara has written some great articles for Examiner.com. Check them out.

Also, check out my friend Aimee's blog. Very cool fundraiser for CF.

Balin is throwing up everyday now. Does anyone know if I can give him a Pepcid everyday, or if that is only a temporary thing? His back seems to be all better, so that's good!

Casey is out shopping with her friends and step-mom today. She texted me earlier, and I think she's going to be buying Delia's out today. LOL. I just love this shirt with this belt and this bracelet. She already has the bracelet, but I'm going to have to buy the shirt and belt online, because they are out of her size at the store.

Want to join an online book club? My friend Carrie has started one. Go to her blog to vote on the upcoming book we are going to read! It's going to be so much fun!!

I'm meeting my family for dinner tonight at our favorite Italian restaurant. It seems I'm going there every weekend now. Jason is working, but is going to try to meet us for dinner.

Don't forget about the Twilight drawing if you are a Twilighter!!

Happy Saturday everyone!

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Getting a cut and color tomorrow. I totally need these thin ends gone!

Balin is doing great. It's like nothing was ever wrong with him. Yay!

I'm going to meet 2 very dear friends from VA for lunch on Friday. We are going to meet halfway. I can't wait.

Casey's piano recital is Friday night. I can't remember the song she is playing though. She's almost ready. One more day of practicing will do the job.

I have had NO nausea at all today. Could be the new med. How thankful I am for a day of eating!

For all of you Twilighters out there, tune in tomorrow for something fun!!! :)

Balin's back

We had to take Balin back to the vet this morning, because he seemed like he was in so much pain. They have determined that he has an inflamed disc in his back. He is on pain medicine and an anti-inflammatory. We cannot let him jump on any furniture for 4 weeks. We gave him pain med about an hour ago, and he's sleeping now. They said it might make him a little loopy. He's always been such a happy puppy, so it's really tough seeing him like this.

Casey is going to her dad's later today to spend some time with her cousins from PA. Jason and I are going to our favorite Italian restaurant with some friends of ours we haven't seen in about a year. They live about an hour away.

Is it rainy where you are? We have had rain for so long, that I can't even remember a sunny day. Don't get me wrong, I love rain, because we are literally begging for it every summer! BUT, I would like a day of sunshine every now and then. :) My sinuses are going crazy!

I need your thoughts and prayers for a friend of ours from church. His name is Clark, and he was diagnosed with bladder cancer about 6 months ago. It has now spread through his pelvis and into his hip. The doctors told him to call in hospice, but he and his wife didn't want to give up, so they are now going to Mexico for treatment in hopes that there is something that can be done. He is younger than I am.. 30 something... He and I used to do drama together at the church. Thanks guys!

Balin

Balin is still in pain, but they said it might take a couple of days for him to feel better. He has an upset tummy, and they told me to give him Pepcid. He is eating and doing all the other bodily functions like he should, but he still doesn't like to move, or jump up on the sofa or bed like he usually does. He doesn't mind us petting his head and ears, but he doesn't want the rest of his body touched. He's so pitiful! The veterinarian doesn't seem to be worried unless he starts vomiting or has diarrhea. He is eating a special food they gave us, so hopefully that will help.

Amazing or what?

Average wait time for a cadaveric lung transplant at Duke is now 3 weeks!!! Can you believe it? This, of course, is after you get moved to the top of the list. I almost fell over when I found that out today. They aren't doing anymore lobar transplants though. They actually haven't in awhile. With a fairly new medication called Rituximab that lowers anti-human antibodies in your blood (the high anti-body count is the reason I had to have relative's lobes), AND with the short wait time for a cadaveric transplant.. they really don't need to. 

Anyone waiting (or who will be waiting) on a lung transplant should read this quick article.

So, I got to see my favvvvvvv doctor today! I really don't know what I'd do without him. I started going to Duke exactly 8 years ago this month, and he has been my doctor ever since. He's such a patient advocate! I had a doc like that in Charlotte too, but I don't see him anymore except for the occasional "pop in visit" to say hi.

My pfts (pulmonary function tests) are stable. My fev1 was a little up, my fvc was a little down, but overall they were stable which is good. My doc was very pleased with everything, but he did tell me I need to exercise more. :) My labs weren't back yet, so I'll hear about those tomorrow.

Balin, our toy poodle, is acting like he's in pain tonight when I touch his side. I'll most likely be taking him to the vet in the morning. I sure hope he's ok. He's actually sleeping right now, so that's good, but he sure doesn't want me picking him up.

Jason, Casey and I might go to the hockey game in Charlotte tomorrow night. We haven't decided yet. There is also a play at a local high school that's another possibility. Casey's cousins from Pennsylvania are coming through on Saturday on their way to Florida, so she'll go to her dad's on that day to see them. Jason and I have dinner plans with friends Saturday night. Casey is off of school on Monday. I'm so glad! Is it a holiday? I have no clue!!!

For all you girly girls out there, need a Beauty Fix?

I hope all of you have a wonderful weekend!!