Golden who?

So, to be honest, I really didn't miss the Golden Globes. I watched what I thought was the news conference announcing the winners, but actually what I watched was some Access Hollywood watered-down version. Where was the glitz? The glamour? I missed the dresses! I didn't miss the awards not one single bit. Though I was super excited that Mad Men and John Hamm won for AMC. Thrilling! One fabulous show, I tell you. But I must say, those writers have way more power in Hollywood than I ever thought. It's pretty impressive that one group can shut down the entire television season.

In other news, I could not have been more excited about Nate and Jen being eliminated last night on The Amazing Race. For recaps, check out www.televisionwithoutpity.com. Hysterical. My favorite part was when Jen yelled at Nate on the street in Taipei, "You NEED to make the decisions, Nate! Don't ruin my birthday by not making the decisions right now!!!" Rock on, Nate. Make her make those really tough subway-or-taxi decisions. Nate cried at the end, and I tried to feel bad for them, but I didn't.

Weekend recommendations: Definitely order the Szechuan short ribs at Bloomsbury, but don't order the salmon if you go. Also, their wine list is full of things that normal people can't pronounce. If I can't say it, probably I shouldn't drink it. Also, I discovered that if I need something, I should just mention it in my MIL's presence and it will magically appear. Like yesterday morning, I was telling her about how our coffee pot got mysteriously cracked one day and she opened up a cabinet door and said, "Here, want this one?" Um, okay.

Things to look forward to this week: BB goes back to school! Woo hoo, I have finally have my Monday nights back. He's taking grad-level accounting, bless his little heart. Also, school started for me on Friday and I'm already behind on my reading. Way to keep those resolutions, E. Baker! I'm definitely looking forward to tomorrow, when my work-study student comes back to work. And I'm also looking forward to Thursday, when it's supposed to rain...or if it's really cold, like it's supposed to be, maybe something else?

Happy Monday!