Here are my headlines of the week:
Okay, I am wrapping up work and am going to watch Bill Gates on The Daily Show. Should be interesting!
Okay, I didn’t taste the food (LOL), but I am (naturally) going to share my opinion on tonight’s Top Chef Season Finale Part One. Basically, I am beyond disappointed that Sam is not in the final show.
Based on tonight’s show, I would have chosen Sam and Marcel as the final two chefs. Yes, Marcel is an annoying person, and Sam is hot. I swear, this has nothing to do with my opinion… I just feel like Sam has been the most consistent performer, and Marcel was the most surprising chef during tonight’s challenge. (I also was sick and tired of Ilan and Elia’s whining at the Judge’s Table.)
Read Tom Colicchio’s blog for a fantastic review of tonight’s episode. Just know that if I were writing the post, the ending would be different.
The final episode with Marcel and Ilan — I really don’t care who wins.
Oh yes, it’s back in the news and (even better) being discussed on Oprah. The endless debate about who is superior: working moms or stay-at-home moms. (I am a working mom, so you know where I land.) And let’s be honest, whether you go to an office all day or stay at home all day, *all moms * (okay, most moms) work around the clock and do what we can to raise fantastic children. Neither is easy; both are important.
My message is this: Why do we need to fight about this? Why can’t women respect each other’s decisions and celebrate the fact that we have choices about how we support our children both emotionally and financially?
Oprah said it best, whether you work outside the home or not, “it’s about the commitment to your children.” Case in point, there are stay-at-home moms who are emotionally vacant when they are at home, and there are working moms who never put down the Blackberry when they are at home.
Of course, the debate shifts to the Big Question: Can you really have it all? Dr. Robin, frequent Oprah guest expert, said, “The goal is not to have it all; it’s to be attuned with your children. You don’t want to have it all; you want to make choices and decisions based on your own value system that work for you and bless your child.”
Halleluiah!
I watched as much as I could while chasing a 2-year-old around the house. (I also had 24 being recorded on the other channel!) Here are some thoughts on the evening:
Best Dressed
- Helen Mirren (gorgeous color and stunningly age-approriate)
- Eva Longoria (stunning beaded gown designed just for her fantastic body)
- Tina Fey (fantastic, smart look)
- The Men of Heroes
- Renee Zellweger (emerald green!)
- Djimon Hounsou
Worst Dressed
- Patricia Arquette
- Jeremy Irons
- Kira Sedgwick
- Meryl Streep
Happy to See Win
- Alec Baldwin for 30 Rock
- America Ferrera for Ugly Betty
- Jennifer Hudson for Dreamgirls
- Ugly Betty and Grey’s Anatomy
Questions for the night?
- Where was Prince when he won for Happy Feet?
- THAT is Borat?!?!
- Was Annette Bening drinking *all night* long?
- What were the puzzle-piece-pins on the lapel pins?
- Will I ever have time to see a movie again?
Back to 24 on TiVo…
Not sure how I feel about this news:
Mother’s Day for Streep in ABBA Musical
Sounds lame to me. Anyone else?
Wow, what a start to 2007:
Can’t wait until next week!
It’s not laptop, and it’s not television, but it’s a dream come true for some "To Kill a Mockingbird" fans:
"Mockingbird" Author Meets with Students
While you’re at it, read about the fantastic movie on IMDb.
"Grease: You’re the One that I Want" made its debut tonight. I love reality tv and broadway, so I had to check it out. I watched it, loved it, and set my season pass for it! As my hubby said to my daughter, "oh no, mommy is hooked on another show!"
I am so excited to see that some of my favorite shows are about to return:
24: Sunday, January 14 and Monday, January 15 at 8 p.m. PST
The Sopranos: Tuesday, January 16 at 9 p.m. PST
American Idol: Tuesday, January 16 and Wednesday 17 at 8 p.m. PST (2 hours each!)
Anyone know when Big Love makes its Season Two debut?!
Just trying to squeeze in some television between mothering, working and crashing.
