Baseball, Reality TV & Tuesday’s meals

I’m sitting here watching my San Francisco Giants lose to the Chicago Cubs 6-2 top of the 5th inning.  Our ace pitcher, Tim Lincecum has been horrible tonight.  The worst I think I’ve ever seen him pitch.  Luckily there are other things to watch to take my mind off this terrible game!!

Right now I’m also watching the season finale of Hell’s Kitchen.  Who else watches this show?  I hope Jay wins, only because I didn’t think Holly was all that great.  This seasons group, in my opinion, is probably the weakest I’ve seen.  I wasn’t overly enthused about any of the contestants.  Especially since they’ll be taking over as executive chef of the world famous Savoy in London England!!  I’ve watched this show since the very first season it was on as I’m a big fan of Gordon Ramsey.  I was planning on watching his new show Master Chef’s, but there were too many things on TV and I never got the chance to watch.  Maybe I’ll check OnDemand to see if I can watch the past shows and catch up?!

Tonight is the season premiere of Flipping Out.   It’s the 4th season, I believe.  I only started watching this show last year when I was working in Colorado Springs, CO and instantly fell in love!  I think Jeff Lewis is great and I’ve been able to see most of the previous seasons episodes thanks to reruns by Bravo.  Actually, Bravo had a marathon today of last season’s Flipping Out and the finale is on right now.  I’m watching it as well as the Giants game as well as Hell’s Kitchen finale.

The Rachel Zoe Project started last week and I was so excited!!  Because of this show I’ve gotten my “fashion mojo” back.  Also, for the first time–because of Rachel Zoe– I have a new-found love for jewelry, especially vintage.  Thank you Rachel!!   And, my mom thanks you! lol

I’m actually happy that Taylor is no longer with the company.  She was so incredibly negative and no fun.  I would have hated to work with her!!  She is definitely a “Debbie Downer”.  Brad has really grown on me and does an excellent job.  I can’t wait to see how the new girl does.  Thank goodness Rachel has her husband, Rodger, to take care of things.  I really am a big fan of Rodger’s!!

Also, Cupcake Wars is on tonight on Food Network.  Lately a ton of cupcake shows have come out, but I really love this competitive show.  And, really, who doesn’t love cupcakes?!

I didn’t exercise today—I’m going to blame it on Flipping Out marathon on Bravo! haha  But I am going to do a yoga routine after this blog while I am watching my shows.  My body is feeling a little tight.

Today this is what I’ve eaten:

Breakfast: Herb & Gorgonzola Cheese Frittata and 2 slices of Russian Rye toast w/2 pats of butter

Lunch: Tuna Sandwich on Russian Rye w/horseradish & mustard

Dinner: Whole Wheat Spaghetti w/ fresh grated Parmesan Cheese and grilled eggplant & crookneck squash

Dessert: 2 scoops Baskin Robbins ice cream: 1 scoop Snickers and 1 scoop Rocky Road

Still haven’t had enough water.  As of right now, I’ve had 5 cups of water.  Hoping by the time I go to bed I will drink 3 more cups to equal 8.  Fingers crossed!!

Reality TV and Reading

I haven’t been reading much the last few days…..I was hoping to be done with Trading Up by now.  Actually I really wasn’t in the mood to read it (it wasn’t holding my interest) so I switched over to Lipstick Jungle.  It’s okay so far, I’m about half done with it.  I never did see the short-lived series so I don’t have anything to compare it to, which is a good thing.

As for TV shows:  So You Think You Can Dance has been a snore so far.  Actually that’s not really fair since I haven’t really been watching it much, so I’ll re-phrase and say that what I’ve seen so far isn’t that inspiring.

I love Bethenny Getting Married?.  It’s a fun reality show compared to all of the Real Housewives drama.  But, truth be told, I am a huge Bethenny fan!!

I’m loving Top Chef so far!!  But I haven’t found a season or episode of this series that I haven’t liked.  I watch any season/episode Bravo re-airs.  I’m not liking Angelo so far, but I’m really liking Kenny!

My favorite on Real Housewives of New Jersey has now left the show so I’m not a happy girl.  Dina Manzo always tried to rise above the fracas and not be a diva.  I hope she comes back.  I’ve come to like Caroline, Jacqueline is okay (although I really dislike her daughter…can you say brat?!), Teresa is just too over the top for me (can any one person be any more gaudy in their taste…ugh!), and then there’s Danielle.  I have no words.  She (along with her white trash friends) need to go far away from this show.  And, I never ever want to see any of them on, or near, a stripper pole again.  Especially Kim G and her white g-string undies.  That was just too gross for words!!!  Luckily, it seemed that Danielle wasn’t in this weeks episode much, so I’m hoping her storyline gets reduced drastically!

I’m really liking Losing It with Jillian.  Anything that has to do with Biggest Loser, Jillian Michael’s or Bob Harper I will watch.  It’s a great show which focuses on one family a week.  With Jillian, Bob and the Biggest Loser leading the way, maybe this country can and will overcome the obesity problem that affects too many people!!!

I’m loving The Hills and The City.  I don’t want The Hills to end.  And the best part……we haven’t had to see Speidi at all! I have not missed them–not even a little.  Their storyline was tired a long time ago when they moved in together.  So glad they are gone.  And, MTV, hopefully you won’t be bringing them back.

Since I watched The Hills/The City, I missed Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D List this week.  Usually I plan my TV watching better.  It was the beauty pageant episode.  I really  have to see that!! haha

I’m loving The Next Food Network Star this season.  I have a couple of favorites and feel like the worst of the cooks have gone home.  Well, they still have a few left but the very worst are gone.  Buh-bye……..And, I really like how they added Giada D as a mentor.  She is my favorite Celebrity chef on the Food Network.

Work of Art (on Bravo) is another new reality show I”m watching.  It’s just okay so far.  I love art and they are pretty talented, but the show kind of drags…..same old Bravo formula.  Unfortunately, sometimes it just doesn’t translate.  But I will still watch til the end.

Oh, I have a new reality show obsession:  Cupcake Wars.  Has anyone else seen this show on the Food Network?!  I truly am obsessed and the show makes me want to run to my kitchen and make cupcakes.

And that leaves one other reality show that hasn’t started yet but, like millions of others, I eagerly anticipate it’s premiere every summer:  Big Brother.  I started watching this show during season 7 All-Stars (summer of 2006).  I actually know one of the contestants:  Danielle Reyes, who was originally on season 3 (which I never saw).

I feel like I’m forgetting a show, but I’m exhausted right now and can no longer think straight.  So it’s off to bed for me.  Good night!!