January 27, 2006

I think I’ve created a bonding situation of sorts with my daughters.  Since I can only DVR (same as TIVO, different company) my soaps on the TV in our family room, I have decided to take ownership of that TV when it suits ME.   Not anyone else.  I’m taking charge of my life…and my family room TV. 

With that being said, my daughters have started watching AMC with me.  The first few episodes were full of questions.  I was quite annoyed because frankly, I just wanted to watch my trash TV in peace.  Once they started to get a handle on the storyline, their mouths stopped jabbering and we all sat, staring at the TV.  They had a few interesting things to say.   

First and foremost, they love Jonathan.  They feel sorry for him.  I explained his past life and their theory is “He’s nice now, so none of that should matter.” Oh to be so naïve.  

They do not think Zach is cute. They think he looks old. Funny, I’m thinking he’s around 40ish (in real life) which makes him mighty close to my age.  I suggested they re-think this ‘old’ thing before their birthdays next month.  

They love Babe and JR and think they’d have a great marriage that would last forever.  When I explained their past, one daughter thought all should be forgiven (the younger, more romantic daughter).  The other thought Babe should pay for what she did and not ever have her kid back.  That daughter is old enough to understand what’s happening in her real life with her biological mother, so she’s a bit bitter about mom’s that don’t act appropriately.  

Daughter number one does not like Dixie’s hairstyle but thinks Kendall is beautiful and she wants to be that skinny.   

They both think Tad is old and needs a hair cut. I think he needs one too. I admit I may have influenced that decision just a bit.  

They both think the Janet storyline is absolutely stupid and don’t understand how I could enjoy it so much.  They can’t figure out how she’s got all those costumes and don’t get why she makes all the shadow boxes.  Apparently they don’t get “nuts”.  

They think Jamie and Amanda are a great couple.  The truth is lost to them on what Jamie’s doing.  

They think Adam is old and don’t like that he’s with someone so young. (?? Tad and Zach are old, but Krystal, who’s likely in the same age bracket, is young? Interesting.) 

They don’t think Julia is pretty.  Pretty is important in their world.  Okay, mine too, to some degree at least.  

They think Ryan is cool and loyal and hot.  Though the oldest thinks his eyes can sometimes be a bit buggy.  

Who’s the old woman with the big red hair?  They asked me that about Myrtle and I giggled. I told them she’s a staple on the show and someone I’d love to sit and have a drink with.  They didn’t get it.  Go figure.  

They think Erica needs to have plastic surgery on her neck.  My youngest said it’s not caught up to the surgery on her face yet. Ouch. That was rough.  They also think she’s tall.  They’re not going to be that tall and I’ve explained her true height, which surprised them.  Maybe we won’t have to deal with the “I hate being short” issue much more.  

They don’t understand why there’s no mob on AMC and how they can wear such skimpy clothing and no coats when it’s winter.  This made the argument for my youngest the other morning…they don’t wear coats in NY in the winter, so why should she in Atlanta?
Thanks, AMC.   

I explained it’s F-I-C-T-I-O-N!  

I also told them that this wasn’t General Hospital. The mob isn’t as big on AMC.  

They think Amanda is the most beautiful on the show.  I think they’re right.  And they didn’t even see her in that bikini scene a few months back.  

After a few episodes, I have to admit, I was quite tickled with their thoughts.  I also found it interesting that they were more concerned with the actors personally and not the characters.  I think that’s an age thing because I used to be more interested in the actors than the characters.  Wait.   Maybe I still am.  

Maybe I’ll let them watch OLTL and get their commentary on that one too.  It’s fun to see a different perspective once in awhile.  

What do I think?  I think if they make Zach nasty I’m going to be mad.  I think if they make it that he’s done something to Kendall and she’s going to be destroyed by it, I will be mad.  I think if Ethan and Simone don’t get a storyline, I’ll be mad. I think Erica having someone trying to destroy her is funny.  Call me cruel, but she’s manipulative and once in awhile it’s good to get a little of what you give.   I think Ryan is going to end up being ‘in love’ with Kendall again and I so hope they don’t go down that road.  I think Tad is going to be super-mad when Dixie shows up and she’ll be equally mad when she discovered Di played her role and Tad is falling for her.  Cat fight.  I think Babe is losing control of her “plan” and I like that.  I think the total change in JR is either from Wellbrutrin or some other anti-depressant and I say, good for him.  I like JR this way.  I think Amanda is definitely going to be the new “Greenlee”.  I think someone better come around and court Brooke or we’re going to lose her.   I think Janet is a genius and there are people I’d like to dump in quicksand if given the chance and of course, if there was no legal recourse or consequences. Is that asking too much? I think I’m over the damaged Jonathan and though I don’t want him to be evil, I’d like him to be more like himself again.  I think I don’t care about Duke Lavery or his son Josh.  Does anyone else think Josh looks like Tom Cruise? We’ve got both Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise on AMC.   How fun!   I think I just watched Erica stab Zach, thinking he was Michael and there was no blood on the knife.  How’s that happen? I think Kendall oughta be pretty mad about that.  

And now, I think that’s about it on AMC.  

In other useless and unimportant news, my life is moving along at warp speed and I’m feeling the effects of it.  I’ve actually fallen asleep at 9:15 several nights in a row and can’t figure out how I can stay up past that tonight when our out of town guest arrives.  I have been so busy I’ve not had the chance to read and have been reading the same book for over two weeks now.  That pains me.  We’re in the process of refinancing our house and though I’ve had our past two years of tax returns in the SAME PLACE since we moved here they have disappeared and I’m totally freaked about that.  Go figure.   

I’ve barely worked out and have made a recommitment to myself to get out and get it done.   My husband got me a NANO so there’s no reason I can’t start running again.  Except, of course the breathing part.  I like to breath and running seems to make that quite hard.   

I have been reaching outside of my comfort zone and am cultivating a new friendship.  It seems to be going well and I’m excited about it.  We have several things in common and she is also a friend with my best friend so I see a positive thing here. 

I have decided to start working part time, which should be interesting.  Maybe my brain won’t seem like Jell-O anymore.  I’m excited and scared but it will be nice to have some extra cash to play with.  Or pay bills with.  Whichever comes first.  

It’s time to try and watch OLTL for a bit before my son comes home!  Hope ya’ll have a great weekend!