Friday, April 29, 2011

Wednesday I watched Glee twice. Once in the morning,
and then that night with Mark. It's a very cool episode, yet
the removal of trans references for a 2nd time this season
is starting to irk me. The show is extreamly diverse with at
least 3 gay characters, 1 lesbian character, 1 bisexual
character and at least 2 more unseen gay characters who
are the parents of a main character. There's also an out
gay actor playing an out gay teen, and an out lesbian
actress playing a straight coach - both of whom have won
Golden Globes for their performances. So it's hard to
complain, yet the lack of Trans references, and overt
removal of lyrics about them in songs the Glee club
performs feels off...and it doesn't feel right. I doubt it's
the cast or writers who have this problem, and I'm sure it's
not show creator Ryan Murphy, who's previous series
Nip/Tuck and several major trangendered roles, with at
least 3 recurring characters who were trans. It has to be
the network. Anyways - I hope they get over this somehow
becuase it's just weird when they sing songs that have
lyrics referencing the transgendered and those lyrics are
the ones that are cut from broadcast. Not cool.

Wednesday, I also continued to work on some projects but
time in general seemed to fly.

Thursday I was hoping to visit my sister and my
grandmother but then my stomach was really bothering
me so I took one of my old meds but I'd forgotten then
when you aren't taking them constantly, they knock you
on your ass. lol. Ugh. I did get some good news later
though - my food assitence went through so I'll be fed for
another year. I don't have bills...and I have a tiny, tiny bit
of money now, so I'm good for now, and that's fantastic. I
watched the first 2 episodes of Season 7 of Desperate
Housewives, which were ok, though the series doesn't feel
fresh at all anymore...it's not terrible, but it's lost it's shine
and should probably have ended by now, though I know
they've renewed it for an 8th season and are hoping for a
9th. I'd rather they just make the 8th season a big finale to
the series...and maybe it will be. Who knows?

Friday I finished burning some discs for my cousin Michael
and took a check from me & Mark to my sister Janice,
paying her back the money that she'd loaned us when we
were in dire need. It felt good to not only know that she
was there for us, but also to get her money back to her
earlier than she asked for it (she gave us until August), but
also in a time in which she could really use it. I love her.

Janice ended up not being at her new house, but at our
grandmother's. I went there and saw Janice, our father
Doug, our grandparents, and Janice's son Jonathan. The
visit wasn't long, which was fine because my grandparents
have a cat and I'm allergic. I also realized that I'd forgotton
to put on sunblock, which is superbad for me. I gave the
discs for Michael to my grandmother who'll pass them on
to Michael's mom, my Aunt Marge, who didn't seem to be
home when I checked.

I headed home, trying to stay out of the sun as much as
possible. I ate. I watched some "Nikita"; I've got one more
to watch an I'll be caught up on that. It hasn't been
cancelled, yet it hasn't been renewed either. If it is
cancelled, then including the episode I've not watched
there are only 3 episodes left. It's a fun show, though the
similarities to ALIAS are a bit annoying sometimes...at
least it doesn't have the Rambaldi mystical crap storyline -
which was fun on ALIAS until it became like the central
focus of the series. Oh. I also watched the most recent
episode of Nurse Jackie sometime this week. I thought I'd
be annoyed watching that series one episode at a time
(because I consumed the first 2 seasons in like 36 hours)
but I actually like it. I'm not happy when an episode ends,
but it's like a fun little treat for me.

Anyways...it's Friday. It doesn't feel like Friday. But it is.
New Doctor Who tomorrow. Actually, a new episode, and a
new mini-episode, so 2 installments tomorrow. And all I
seem to talk about is television, but I like TV and I like
catching up on stuff...and I'm gonna enjoy it. lol.

It was nice outside today, but a little cool. I'm sure it will
warm up a bit more soon and hopefully it will be nice
enough for some more walks.

Oh. Also, an 18yo kid hit on me this week, which was
sweet, but I turned him down. On one hand I'm still
hoping things happen with Nick. And on the other, my
oldest nephew turned 17 last weekend and the thought of
dating someone in his age group is kind of creepy. lol. I've
traded some texts today with my online friend Donnie,
who's birthday is today. My ex-bf Travis had a birthday
this week and we talked a bit yesterday. He's got a new bf
type person, and he's getting into BSG. All good. I might
call Travis in a bit as he said he'd be free today and I want
an update on what he's watched.

I've not seen Michael in person in over a month. This
pleases me. No more Michael drama. :)

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