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1. Oprah's LifeClass: Obvs, I love Iyanla Vanzant. I had never heard Tony Robbins speak before, and he's really dynamic. Usually I just have the show on as background noise (even when it's Iyanla!) but I found myself paying attention every time he was talking.

2. The Voice: I was sufficiently underwhelmed by Team Blake (esp. RaeLynn, but as the only country female singer, I know she won't be going anywhere any time soon). I like more of the people on Christina's team (and enjoyed both of her live show outfits; anything's an improvement over that horrible black hat, tho). I'm looking forward to and dreading this week's. Looking forward to because I like most of the people on Team Adam (Pip!) and love, love, love Jamar on Cee-Lo's team, but then there's that Erin chick on Cee-Lo's team that makes me want to rip off my ears. But, wow, I really do love Jamar.

3. Scandal: Yeah, so I watched this. I thought the premiere was really strong and really laid out the premise and important relationships/upcoming plot stuff. On the shallow side, I spent most of the hour coveting Olivia's white coat. And I loved seeing Paris (Gilmore Girls) and Desmond (Lost) and Meredith's dad not playing a deadbeat (Grey's) again. Also, black female lead ON A DRAMA on a show written and produced by a black female, etc. ( spoilers )

4. Psych: I want Gus and/or Shawn to be my boyfriend. Also, Anthony Anderson had me dying. Good stuff. That looks like such a fun show to work on.

Alright, so I chronicled my remote adventures on FB, but that doesn't count, and I know you (as my TV people) will truly understand. What happened is that Tuesday I couldn't find my remote. And then Wednesday. Now, for those of you who don't know, the only way to watch TiVo is with a remote. Which means all of my shows were trapped in the TiVo box. SO I COULDN'T WATCH TV.

When my daughter got home from her sleepover on Thursday and we still couldn't find it, I couldn't take it anymore. We went to the store and bought a replacement universal remote. I came home, set up the remote, and then promptly turned off the TV to do work. Yes, that's right. I bought the remote and DIDN'T EVEN WATCH TV. But I felt so much better knowing it was there.

So now I have a working remote and can properly watch TV. The end.

Just got back from seeing Hunger Games.

I thought it was pretty perfect as far as adaptations go. Even though I have read the book, I was all into the movie like I didn't know what was going to happen. I mean, it was seriously stressing me out. You could've heard a pin drop in our theater during most of it.

( spoiler )

Onto the shallow: Katniss's pre-Capitol hair was so pretty. They could have de-unibrowed Prim just a little bit. Rue's hair was also gorgeous, but it should have been braided. No way it would've stayed that fluffy and fantastic in the woods for as long as it did. Gale was well-cast (and cute!). I like JHutch, but I think the casting of Peeta and Cato should have been switched.

Yeah, so basically, most of my response to the movie is superficial because plot-wise it was spot on and visually it was stunning.

Is anyone else watching Switched at Birth???????

Okay, it's super amazing, family drama. But they just kicked it up a notch. When I wasn't looking, ( spoilers!!! )

Anyway, this is the best show my daughter makes me watch. I could do without some of the others, but I always find myself getting sucked into SAB.

Probably the most compelling FMM argument yet.

Also, I wouldn't be opposed to an icon of that Kanye picture. Just saying.

I have no horse in the sci-fi or drama races. Tell me who to vote for!

You know what I wish? I wish I could afford to shop at White House|Black Market. It's like a store made just for me. All of those black and white prints! With some red thrown in! Clearly, we are MFEO.

Anyway. The real reason for this post: TV.

( Modern Family )

But enough about that! Let's talk about ( what's on the revengenda aka Revenge )

April WTFFFFFFFFFFF. Seriously, TV schedulers are so ridiculous. That is a long time to wait!

In other news, I have started watching Archer. It's pretty great.

I am really sad about Whitney Houston's death as I was a bona fide fan (in the official fan club and everything!). Maybe one day I can write in depth about my many feelings about her death, but seeing as how I haven't ever written my post on Michael Jackson, well...we'll see.

I am incredibly sad for her daughter and mom right now. And poor Clive! Everything about this is terrible.