Cakes, cookies, pies, chips. You name it, I've probably eaten it in the last month and a half. I really thought I would be able to rein in my self control once the holidays/birthday ended but that hasn't been the case. I eat snacks everyday. And I don't really discriminate. I used to be really mindful of the ingredients list. Now I don't give a hoot what's in it as long as I am guaranteed a sugar high or a salt fix.
The list:
7-11 Peanut Butter cookies: I was avg. 3 times a week until last week when I switched over to a new snack. This week I haven't had them but they have been calling my name
Taisan: Fluffy sponge cake from Red Ribbon Bake Shop. I have to eat two loaves in one sitting
Trader Joe's Frozen Apple Pie: I sprinkle a little sugar and cinnamon top then bake it for 50 minutes. MMM! I usually eat the whole pie in less than a day
Trader Joe's Marble Cake: just too good
Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Icing: a brownie sized square from 7-11...love it
Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Icing: a brownie size square from 7-11...really good
Mocha Almond Fudge Soy Ice Cream : very tasty
Trader Joe's Mixed Berry Streudel: the flaky crust and the gooey fruit filling are excellent
Trader Joe's Peach Streudel: not as good as the mixed berry but still tasty
Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake from Carl's Jr: much better than you expected
Haagen Dazs Banana Split Ice Cream
Dreyer's Butter Pecan Ice Cream
Buffalo & Ranch Doritos
Super Bean Nachos from Green Burrito: I can't tell you how tasty these joints are. Very filling too.
French Fries with seasoned salt: at least 4 times a week
7-11 White Chocolate Chip Cookies: very good. Some of the best I've ever had
Trader Joe's Almond Thin Cookies: excellent
Macaroni Grill's Lemon Cake
Today, I think I've gonna have the GB nachos and the chocolate cake from 7-11.
Feel free to make a snack suggestion! If it sounds good I might try it out.
Friday, February 2
Wednesday, January 31
I Can't Turn Off The Boob Tube
I'm a tv junkie for real. Hi! My name is Shawn. And i'm a tv-holic. I used to have a short list of programming that I followed faithfully. Now, it seems like everyday I find more and more stuff on the tube to watch or download and watch at my convenience. Just yesterday I was flipping through the channels and ended up on Oxygen, of all channels. I never watch the Oh! Network. But there I was watching, like I was setting up permanent residence 'stead of visiting and just passing through. I spent the next 4 hours watching a marathon of the show The Bad Girls Club. The show is from the creators of The Real World so you know what is highlighted most - alcohol, sex/love/relationships, partying and FIGHTING. Every week, there's a new fight. I completely zoned out on this mess and loved every minute of it.
I knew my addiction was getting out of control when I started watching the new FX show Dirt and didn't like it but continued to download and watch every new episode. Speaking of which, let me pause typing so I can start my download of last night's new Dirt episode that I missed because I was watching TBGC. Ok. Back! Seriously, I don't know why I keep watching this show. Its bland. Its boring. Its missing something. It has no bite whatsoever yet I keep tuning in praying that it gets better. The concept is a good one. The show is about tabloid magazine run by a woman - Courtney Cox - who'll do whatever it takes to break the latest, greatest hollywood celebrity dirt to sell magazines. Doesn't that sound fun? Yes, I thought so too but the show has been more miss than hit. The highlight of the show so far me has been Rick Fox's bad acting in one scene where he confronts a photographer that took some questionable photos of his character. It was pretty hilarious. I guess my attraction for the show now is finding things to make fun of. Hell, I don't know!
Here's a list of the other shows I'm watching:
Lincoln Heights - Black family drama. I'm giving it a chance. I wish the storylines were a little grittier and I wish one of the actors would disappear but its a positive show with family values so I can look beyond what I perceive to be its shortcomings.
Ugly Betty - still loving this gem. America continues to kill it every week. Much praise to her. The casting on this show is excellent. I love seeing Vanessa every week too. She's doing her thang as well.
Heroes - made its return 2 weeks ago. I honestly didn't miss it while it was gone but my addiction wouldn't let me put it down. The plot is still moving at a snail's pace which is truly aggravating. And the writers continue to introduce new characters and plots every freakin' week before tying up older storylines. I'm miffed but still watching.
I Love New York - I didn't have high expectations for the show before its first airing but it has been rather entertaining. I've only had two real issues so far, the fake personal assistant Chamo, are they serious? And the fake, ignorant thug Chance. Is he really that ignorant and dumb? Yes, I actually believe so. I was ready to boycott the show after his ignorant, drunken performance in the 1st ep. Luckily for me, he's only been a footnote in the last few episodes.
The Apprentice - the show has lost a great deal of its appeal but I'm a creature of habit so I tune in every week. The tent city concept is sensational but is it all that interesting? I'd said no. The producers should've spent more time spicing up the weekly challenges. That's where the show has been missing the mark in recent seasons. Also, the new boardroom set up which allows the winning project manager to sit in on the boardroom session of the losing team and offer their opinion on who should be fired is kinda silly to me. They need to ixna that idea; and while we're busy tweaking the boardroom setup let's get rid of Ivanka, shall we? That sleazeball Sean who won that last apprentice made a requisite visit this past week. Boo!!!!
Top Chef - I've been entertained by the friction between Marcel and the other contestants. He's so obnoxious. What the hell is up with his hair? He's gotta be kidding! I am completely surprised by the selection of the final two. Arent you? What the hell happened to Cliff?
I think tonight we get the premiere of Top Design after the Top Chef Finale. I'm sure I'll be watching that show faitfully too.
The white Rapper Show - this show is killing me. I can't believe how serious some of the contestants are. My fav moment so far has been watching Persia cope with having to wear the "n-word" medallion. Mc Serch clowned her. John Brown is absolute moron. Gh.e.t.to Revival? What? Can someone tell me what the hell is wrong with his eyes too? Especially that left one.
Surreal Life: The Fame Game - Pure comedy. I can't stop laughing. You have to watch this show if you've done so already.
Dance Life - missed this week's episode. I could fall off this show and not miss it but I have enjoyed the 2 episodes I've seen so far. The show is produced extremely well.
Honorable Mention:
Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Duel - just completed its season last week. They gave me much to laugh at this season. Thanks for the memories.
Did anyone see BET's Celebration of Gospel? I caught a little of it last night. I swear that show gets funnier and funnier every year.
I knew my addiction was getting out of control when I started watching the new FX show Dirt and didn't like it but continued to download and watch every new episode. Speaking of which, let me pause typing so I can start my download of last night's new Dirt episode that I missed because I was watching TBGC. Ok. Back! Seriously, I don't know why I keep watching this show. Its bland. Its boring. Its missing something. It has no bite whatsoever yet I keep tuning in praying that it gets better. The concept is a good one. The show is about tabloid magazine run by a woman - Courtney Cox - who'll do whatever it takes to break the latest, greatest hollywood celebrity dirt to sell magazines. Doesn't that sound fun? Yes, I thought so too but the show has been more miss than hit. The highlight of the show so far me has been Rick Fox's bad acting in one scene where he confronts a photographer that took some questionable photos of his character. It was pretty hilarious. I guess my attraction for the show now is finding things to make fun of. Hell, I don't know!
Here's a list of the other shows I'm watching:
Lincoln Heights - Black family drama. I'm giving it a chance. I wish the storylines were a little grittier and I wish one of the actors would disappear but its a positive show with family values so I can look beyond what I perceive to be its shortcomings.
Ugly Betty - still loving this gem. America continues to kill it every week. Much praise to her. The casting on this show is excellent. I love seeing Vanessa every week too. She's doing her thang as well.
Heroes - made its return 2 weeks ago. I honestly didn't miss it while it was gone but my addiction wouldn't let me put it down. The plot is still moving at a snail's pace which is truly aggravating. And the writers continue to introduce new characters and plots every freakin' week before tying up older storylines. I'm miffed but still watching.
I Love New York - I didn't have high expectations for the show before its first airing but it has been rather entertaining. I've only had two real issues so far, the fake personal assistant Chamo, are they serious? And the fake, ignorant thug Chance. Is he really that ignorant and dumb? Yes, I actually believe so. I was ready to boycott the show after his ignorant, drunken performance in the 1st ep. Luckily for me, he's only been a footnote in the last few episodes.
The Apprentice - the show has lost a great deal of its appeal but I'm a creature of habit so I tune in every week. The tent city concept is sensational but is it all that interesting? I'd said no. The producers should've spent more time spicing up the weekly challenges. That's where the show has been missing the mark in recent seasons. Also, the new boardroom set up which allows the winning project manager to sit in on the boardroom session of the losing team and offer their opinion on who should be fired is kinda silly to me. They need to ixna that idea; and while we're busy tweaking the boardroom setup let's get rid of Ivanka, shall we? That sleazeball Sean who won that last apprentice made a requisite visit this past week. Boo!!!!
Top Chef - I've been entertained by the friction between Marcel and the other contestants. He's so obnoxious. What the hell is up with his hair? He's gotta be kidding! I am completely surprised by the selection of the final two. Arent you? What the hell happened to Cliff?
I think tonight we get the premiere of Top Design after the Top Chef Finale. I'm sure I'll be watching that show faitfully too.
The white Rapper Show - this show is killing me. I can't believe how serious some of the contestants are. My fav moment so far has been watching Persia cope with having to wear the "n-word" medallion. Mc Serch clowned her. John Brown is absolute moron. Gh.e.t.to Revival? What? Can someone tell me what the hell is wrong with his eyes too? Especially that left one.
Surreal Life: The Fame Game - Pure comedy. I can't stop laughing. You have to watch this show if you've done so already.
Dance Life - missed this week's episode. I could fall off this show and not miss it but I have enjoyed the 2 episodes I've seen so far. The show is produced extremely well.
Honorable Mention:
Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Duel - just completed its season last week. They gave me much to laugh at this season. Thanks for the memories.
Did anyone see BET's Celebration of Gospel? I caught a little of it last night. I swear that show gets funnier and funnier every year.
Tuesday, January 30
Attencion
I don't know how much publicity ABC Family has been putting into their new black family drama Lincoln Heights but I wanted to mention it here in case some of you hadn't heard it about show. It has been airing on Monday nights at 7PM est for the last month. I made it a point to download and watch the first 3 episodes this past weekend and the show isn't that bad. Its every wholesome and very positive. I do feel the writing is a little soft and surface but its a family themed show airing in a family hour time slot so I understand why the writing lacks a little bite. The casting is good (save one actor that irks the hell out of me), however, and the acting makes up for any of the writers' shortcomings.
I found this promo clip on youtube for you to watch.
There's a reair of last night's episode this evening at 7PM est on ABC Family. If you have time, check out the show.
I found this promo clip on youtube for you to watch.
There's a reair of last night's episode this evening at 7PM est on ABC Family. If you have time, check out the show.
Monday, January 29
Movie Passes
I received 3 movie passes in the mail last week to check out Dreamgirls, The Queen and Babel. Thank heaves for the passes. I was especially eager to see DG to see what all the fuss was about but refused to spend 9 dollars to support a movie starring (or not really starring IMO) Beyonce affectionately known as Bianca by moi.
Overall, I was thoroughly entertained by DG from beginning to end. Part of my entertainment was singing along to the soundtrack in my head. Everytime someone started singing I said to myself "hey I know that song." It dawned on me later in the day that I had owned the original soundtrack as a youngster and spent a fair amount of time listening to it back in the day.
Its easy to get lost in the music, the dancing and the costuming in a film like DG. But I was intent on looking beyond that and focusing on the acting. I thought most of the performances were rock solid but there was one glaring weakness. Yea, you know who.
My ratings:
Jamie Foxx: Surprisingly forgettable. There didn't seem to be much depth to the character or performance. I definitely expected much, much more. In fact, I believe he's capable of greater than what he gave us.
Bianca: My internal bad acting meter was quite happy she wasn't in the movie as much as I had anticipated. I didn't expect much from her ( because she's a not an actress) and she didn't disappoint. Contrary to her own beliefs she wasn't very good in the film. I will admit she started off cool in the beginning. My BA meter barely flickered. However, by the movie's end my BA meter was in the dangerous red zone. Alert! Alert! Alert! Bad actor on the screen defiling the craft of acting. As hard as she tried she just didn't make the cut. Bless her heart.
I want somebody to explain to me how she got nominated for a Golden Globe Award. Now, that's just wrong.
On a positive note, she looked great, sang great and she did her thing during the group performance numbers.
Jennifer Hudson: After all the glowing praise I had heard for the last month I was most eager to see her performance. I must say, I was a little disappointed. It wasn't everything I expected it to be. Don't get me wrong she was good but not great. I expected great. I'll honestly be suprised if she wins the oscar. I'm putting my money on another actress in that category.
On a more positive note, JH's performance of And I Am Telling You was the highlight of the film for me. Also, she has great screen presence.
Eddie Murphy: Very entertaining performance. He made me laugh more than a few times. However, felt like I've been there, done that with him. It was missing some depth.
Anika Rose: I'm shocked more people haven't mentioned her. I was pleasantly surprised. Her performance was near flawless.
Danny Glover: Rock solid. Wish I could've seen more of him
DG, like The Wiz, was an instant classic for me. I can't wait for the DVD to hit stores so I can add it to my collection.
Overall, I was thoroughly entertained by DG from beginning to end. Part of my entertainment was singing along to the soundtrack in my head. Everytime someone started singing I said to myself "hey I know that song." It dawned on me later in the day that I had owned the original soundtrack as a youngster and spent a fair amount of time listening to it back in the day.
Its easy to get lost in the music, the dancing and the costuming in a film like DG. But I was intent on looking beyond that and focusing on the acting. I thought most of the performances were rock solid but there was one glaring weakness. Yea, you know who.
My ratings:
Jamie Foxx: Surprisingly forgettable. There didn't seem to be much depth to the character or performance. I definitely expected much, much more. In fact, I believe he's capable of greater than what he gave us.
Bianca: My internal bad acting meter was quite happy she wasn't in the movie as much as I had anticipated. I didn't expect much from her ( because she's a not an actress) and she didn't disappoint. Contrary to her own beliefs she wasn't very good in the film. I will admit she started off cool in the beginning. My BA meter barely flickered. However, by the movie's end my BA meter was in the dangerous red zone. Alert! Alert! Alert! Bad actor on the screen defiling the craft of acting. As hard as she tried she just didn't make the cut. Bless her heart.
I want somebody to explain to me how she got nominated for a Golden Globe Award. Now, that's just wrong.
On a positive note, she looked great, sang great and she did her thing during the group performance numbers.
Jennifer Hudson: After all the glowing praise I had heard for the last month I was most eager to see her performance. I must say, I was a little disappointed. It wasn't everything I expected it to be. Don't get me wrong she was good but not great. I expected great. I'll honestly be suprised if she wins the oscar. I'm putting my money on another actress in that category.
On a more positive note, JH's performance of And I Am Telling You was the highlight of the film for me. Also, she has great screen presence.
Eddie Murphy: Very entertaining performance. He made me laugh more than a few times. However, felt like I've been there, done that with him. It was missing some depth.
Anika Rose: I'm shocked more people haven't mentioned her. I was pleasantly surprised. Her performance was near flawless.
Danny Glover: Rock solid. Wish I could've seen more of him
DG, like The Wiz, was an instant classic for me. I can't wait for the DVD to hit stores so I can add it to my collection.
Monday, January 22
Tagged - ABC
I've been tagged by Bernie
B. Best friend? Best friends should know dang near everything there is to know about you. I'm much too guarded for that. I have a few close friends
C. Cake or pie? Y'all know I'm a junk food junkie. Its cake and pie depending on my taste buds that day
D. Drink of choice? Cold water or Trader Joe's lemonade
E. Essential item? Cell phone
F. Favorite color? Black
G. Gummi bears or worms? Gummi Bears
H. Hometown? The C-P-T bka Compton, CA.
I. Indulgence? Food and watching movies. 7-11 Peanut Butter cookies top my list right now. So good for a dollar
J. January or February? February is too short. It always throws me off. January by default
K. Kids and names? None of my own but you've heard me mention my godson Sterling. By the way, he's ditched the guitar and now devoted himself to skateboarding
L. Life incomplete without? Loving relationships with family and friends
M. Marriage date? As soon as my mail order bride arrives we're going to the courthouse.
N. Number of Siblings? None thank god. That's means I woulda had to share. ;-)
O. Oranges or Apples? Orange juice. Raw apples.
P. Phobias/fears? Fear of snakes. A mild fear of heights
Q. Favorite Quotation? Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt
R. Reason to smile? Doing a good deed
S. Season? Spring
T. Tag three people: Hey, if you feel inclined to answer then you've been tagged. :-D
U. Unknown fact about me? I cried like a baby when I got a "D" in 7th grade health on my final semester report card and I couldn't talk my teacher into letting me do extra credit to raise my grade. All I could think about is "oo, my mama gon' beat my ass when she finds out." My 7th grade health teacher used a point system to determine grades. My unfamiliarity with that style of grading system threw me for a loop. I didn't understand how significant every point was.
V. Vegetable you hate? Red cabbage
W. Worst habit? I've been staring the screen for 10 minutes already trying to think of something to put here. I guess I'll have to follow suit with Bernie and say procrastination.
X. X-rays I’ve had: Left foot, full dental and chest
Y. Your favorite food? Pre-vegetarianism, Cheeseburger. Now its pasta with red sauces. Speaking of which, Berry had a pic of some very tasty looking pasta on her blog last week.
Z. Zodiac? Capricorn. Caps rule the world, didn't 'cha know?
ABC Meme...
A. Available or Single? SingleB. Best friend? Best friends should know dang near everything there is to know about you. I'm much too guarded for that. I have a few close friends
C. Cake or pie? Y'all know I'm a junk food junkie. Its cake and pie depending on my taste buds that day
D. Drink of choice? Cold water or Trader Joe's lemonade
E. Essential item? Cell phone
F. Favorite color? Black
G. Gummi bears or worms? Gummi Bears
H. Hometown? The C-P-T bka Compton, CA.
I. Indulgence? Food and watching movies. 7-11 Peanut Butter cookies top my list right now. So good for a dollar
J. January or February? February is too short. It always throws me off. January by default
K. Kids and names? None of my own but you've heard me mention my godson Sterling. By the way, he's ditched the guitar and now devoted himself to skateboarding
L. Life incomplete without? Loving relationships with family and friends
M. Marriage date? As soon as my mail order bride arrives we're going to the courthouse.
N. Number of Siblings? None thank god. That's means I woulda had to share. ;-)
O. Oranges or Apples? Orange juice. Raw apples.
P. Phobias/fears? Fear of snakes. A mild fear of heights
Q. Favorite Quotation? Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt
R. Reason to smile? Doing a good deed
S. Season? Spring
T. Tag three people: Hey, if you feel inclined to answer then you've been tagged. :-D
U. Unknown fact about me? I cried like a baby when I got a "D" in 7th grade health on my final semester report card and I couldn't talk my teacher into letting me do extra credit to raise my grade. All I could think about is "oo, my mama gon' beat my ass when she finds out." My 7th grade health teacher used a point system to determine grades. My unfamiliarity with that style of grading system threw me for a loop. I didn't understand how significant every point was.
V. Vegetable you hate? Red cabbage
W. Worst habit? I've been staring the screen for 10 minutes already trying to think of something to put here. I guess I'll have to follow suit with Bernie and say procrastination.
X. X-rays I’ve had: Left foot, full dental and chest
Y. Your favorite food? Pre-vegetarianism, Cheeseburger. Now its pasta with red sauces. Speaking of which, Berry had a pic of some very tasty looking pasta on her blog last week.
Z. Zodiac? Capricorn. Caps rule the world, didn't 'cha know?
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