A few pics and thoughts for TUES…

April 8, 2009February 11, 2011 EmmaLeave a comment

Pics of the day:

Trader Joe's Thai Noodles w/ Peanut Sauce; I added chicken, mushrooms, green bell pepper, and peanuts. I was surprised b/c Dad LIKED it!

I (FINALLY) got rechargeable batterries for my camera! The regular ones wear out V fast. So I can take pics more often- YAY!

Thoughts of the day:

American Idol was pretty good today, BUT not everyone did their best! I was impressed by Adam, Alison, and Anoop the most. Anoop (who I was worried for) did QUITE well tonight; he was near perfect in my mind! He has a LOT of soul. Kris is VERY cute, but he doesn’t leave much of an impression. I felt a LITTLE bad for Scott b/c he tried to do something different, and it totally backfired. Lil was good (as usual), BUT too much like Tina Turner; she seems very soulful and mature for her age. Lil already has the chops to be a good stage presence, as do Matt and Adam. Matt is a good performer (as I noted before), BUT I don’t think he has as much raw talent as Lil, Alison, etc. Alison is TRULY gifted; she reminds me of Mariah Carey, Pink, and Kelly Clarkson. I liked her outfit tonight, too! Adam is on top right now b/c he is talented, confidant, AND unique. (It was COOL when Simon gave him a standing ovation).

Law and Order: Special Victims Unit tonight was all new! Too bad Olivia wasn’t on; Mariska wasn’t feeling well for a time. Delroy Lindo (who has crucial roles in Malcolm X and The Cider House Rules) did a TERRIFIC job as the cranky veteran detective who came in to help w/ the case. You can’t tell when this guy is acting! (I found out that he’s actually a Jamaican Brit.) I think they should bring in his character again. Eliott related to him as a cop and as a father.

I’m REALLY glad that Stephanie March is back, even though she’s still under “Special Guest Star.” She’s just as pretty and in shape as before; I LOVE her glasses! I wonder how long Alex will stick around…

BUT the big question- how can this actress be married to (celeb chef) Bobby Flay and stay so Manhattan high society slim!?

Tuesday (Prez’s news conf day)

March 25, 2009July 31, 2009 EmmaLeave a comment

Pics of the day:

Big lunch- didn't want to eat breakfast today

Interesting-looking tree by the apt bldg

Another desktop design- where hunky meets cute as a button! — Where hunky meets cute as a button!

What’s up this Monday?

March 24, 2009July 31, 2009 EmmaLeave a comment

Sarita Choudhury: Back on TV!

Sarita Choudhury is back on TV! — Sarita on NBC's "Kings"

You can see NYC-based actress Sarita Choudhury (half Brit/half Indian) on NBC’s new drama Kings. I watched the 2 hr. pilot (on IMDB) and thought it was pretty good! It stars veteran Scottish actor Ian McShane (King Silas Benjamin) and blonde, fresh-faced Aussie newcomer Christopher Egan (David Shepherd). Don’t be shocked- the 25 y.o. Egan has VERY similar looks of fellow Aussie Health Ledger.

He also reminded people of Matt Damon and Leonardo DiCaprio. TV needs MORE fresh new talent like this, not merely posers!

There are interesting supporting characters in Kings. The creator based his show on the story on King David in the Bible. It’s set in an alternate reality where America has a monarchy. Sarita plays the (secret) love of King Silas’s life; they have a young son together. (I saw Sarita close-up after a play reading in spring of ’08- she is GORGEOUS!)

More about Sarita: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0002004/

More about Kings: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1137462/

Outside my window/balcony:

7:30PM today- weather much colder than SUN!

Hotties (from Battlestar Galactica):

Yes, he was on "Bridget Jones" movies, too! — Yes, Gaius was in "Bridget Jones" movies!

Maybe not EVERYONE thinks of James Callis as a traditional hottie, but he really throws himself into his roles! He can be funny (like in Bridget Jones) or take on a range of emotions (like on BSG).

This actor is from the Canadian Yukon- WOW! See, hotties can be found EVERYWHERE!

Candian Alessandro Juliani (Gaeta) — Canadian Alessandro Juliani (Gaeta)

At first I thought he could be desi (South Asian) b/c of his looks! Maybe Pakistani? Actually, his mom is Chinese and his dad is Canadian.

Movies I watched recently:

A lesser known noir film w/ great acting!

Monty Clift shines in this pic- so does Liz.

This is an engaging, sad, and VERY well-acted film starring John Malkovich and Gary Sinese (who also directed and co-produced!) It deals w/ issues of friendship, mental disability, loneliness, and home. This pic is based on John Steinbeck’s book Of Mice and Men; it’s set in Salinas, California during the Depression. The main actors ALL hit the right notes, and do it effortlessly- no over-acting here!

Sunday on the blog (random stuff)

March 23, 2009July 28, 2009 EmmaLeave a comment

What I bought today:

There is new packaging for many B&BW items.

3 oz. body sprays: Warm Vanilla Sugar, Sweet Pea, & Enchanted Orchid

Lip Balm: Lemon (from C.O. Bigelow)

Yup- only $2.99 each! — Yeah, only $2.99 ea at Borders!

Cookbooks are always FUN to look at, right? Sometimes I even try a recipe!

Pictures of the day:

My (latest) workout DVD set- "Turbo Jam"

Actor Jamie Bamber ("Battlestar Galactica")

I have only watched a FEW eps of BSG (after my friend Sadia told me about the story- thanks!), but already think it’s AWESOME!!!

Jamie’s dad is American and his mom is North Irish; he grew up in England. Jamie is not ONLY a hottie- he went to Cambridge Univ. Though Apollo on BSG speaks w/ an American accent, Jamie would’ve preferred NOT to speak like that. He colored his hair black to look more like Edward James Olmos (his BSG dad) when the show began.

More blonde & young in "Horatio Hornblower"

Jamie is close friends w/ Welsh actor (and fellow hottie!) Ioan Gruffudd who played the title character in the UK TV series Horatio Hornblower. Jamie’s 3 little girls are all blonde (like him). There’s an adorable pic of his fam on the net! You may also have seen him in Daniel Deronda starring Hugh Dancy; he played a young artist w/ quirky facial hair.

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