Everything is scattered right now. My brain is scattered right now. I’ve attempted numerous times to write something on here, but have been unsuccessful. So here I am, scattered & all, but I’ve got nothin’, seriously nothin’. I guess that could be looked at as good news, that means I’ve got nothing to bitch about.
∗ Posted by Jane on 05.04.2008
∗ Undiagnosed
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“Hi, My name is Jane and I’m a reality show junkie.” I swear, if there is anything to get addicted to, just color me addicted! Now that most of my shows are ending, I’m feeling the “reality show withdrawals”, I wonder if this is classified as a syndrome yet. The DSM-IV could refer to it as RSWS (Reality Show Withdrawal Syndrome).
Tell me again, why do we I keep coming back?: Big Brother 9 had it’s finale tonight. I’ve been watching this since Season 1. I think I missed Season 6 and All-Stars. But this is truly a reality show cuz you can watch the show 24/7 or you can read the transcripts, believe it or not, people that watch the live feeds volunteer to type minute by minute transcripts. If you enjoy watching people with absolutely no morals, in a fishbowl, then you’ll like this show. I am so glad Ryan didn’t win!
Light-hearted laughs: Sunday nights is Keeping Up With The Kardashians ~ Absolutely no plot, but it’s a fun show to watch. Despite the fame of the Kardashians (Robert Kardashians was 1 of O.J.s attorneys, he died a few years back) & the Jenner family (Kris Kardashian married Bruce Jenner) they have a total of 10 kids, 4 hers, 4 his, 2 theirs; they’re actually a close, 100% crazy, but loving family.
You’ve lost that loving feeling: American Idol, meh, let me just say that if David Cook goes, so do I. Whatever appeal it had, the show has lost. There were too many very talented singers that didn’t make the cut or were voted off; it’s clearly a popularity contest. Still though, I <3 David Cook!
See! I’m redeemable!: Top Chef is the most legit reality show that I watch, the segments are short enough to keep my attention, while they do show drama, it’s kept to a minimum. 1 thing I really like about Top Chef is they actually have to be a very good chef & do well in a LOT of competitions.
Ooooo Catty!: The juiciest & most gossipy show I watch is The Real Housewives of New York City ~ this show follows 5 socialites who insist they aren’t socialites, but they are. For the most part they’re likeable with 1 exception. I hope next season Jill & Ramona get in a real cat fight and Jill kicks her ass! Ramona’s picture should be next to the word BITCH in the dictionary. You think you got a bad rap with editing? Sorry Ramona, but when you & the other housewives are being interviewed LIVE, you come across as a shrewd bitter conceited bitch. The shoe fits, darling. (She should be thankful they airbrushed her bio picture)
I’ll deny I ever watched this: As of last week, the sleeziest Reality Show I watch would have to be Paradise Hotel 2. *sigh* Did I just admit that? I really liked this show until the Vixen, Myrna, showed up. Party wrecker!! I am actually shocked this show is on Fox TV ~ of all the shows I’ve watched (and obviously, I’ve watched a LOT) they show the most risque scenes. Simply put, this show is about hooking up & sex. I don’t even know what the plot is, or what the prize is.
This is where I hit bottom: I’m sure you’re wondering, “Jane, what led to this realization that you’re an addict?” It’s simple. Last week I watched The Flavor of Love. Lawd have mercy! Flava Flav babyyy! You have to click the Flava Flav link. See that goofy looking guy in all those pics? Well, he’s this shows version of The Bachelor, so to speak. After watching 1 episode of this I had to perform some cleansing rituals, both physically & spiritually.
I blame this whole addiction thing on our HDTV cuz we got a DVR. Why does it have to be so convenient? And sooo easy! Oh, who am I trying to fool? Simply put, I am hooked.
Where’s Dexter? I need Dexter.
∗ Posted by Jane on 04.28.2008
∗ obsession, dysfunctional, certifiable, reality tv
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I was thinking earlier that I have a boring life and then I thought, “But I have a life!” What made me think of this is I read on someone’s blog that she had a mammogram & it reminded me of my cousin, Lola.
I was supposed to have my annual mammogram in January, but I kept putting it off. Truth is, I was scared. Although breast cancer is one of the most curable of cancers (if caught early) just the thought made me sick. So last week I went for my annual mammogram; I haven’t got the results yet
When I walked into the Breast Imaging Center I almost started crying: part fear, part thinking of Lola. I went from anxiety to anger within 5 minutes. This couple thought it was a brilliant idea to bring their 2 year old & let her run around the place like a jungle child. Why do people assume strangers give a damn if their kid knows her colors? I only say that because they asked her questions in obviously LOUD voices so we all knew what a genius they spawned.
Mother: Maddie, What color are your eyes?
Maddie: Bwue.
Mother: Maddie, what color are mommy’s eyes?
Maddie: Shit brown.
Jane’s brain: Smart kid!
Mother: No Maddie, mommy’s eyes are *brown/hazelish green.
(Okay, the kid said “brown” not “shit brown” but I swear, the mother said that)
These people only strengthened my belief that we aren’t all that evolved from apes. By the time I was called to the exam room I wanted to strangle those breeders! C’mon people, we’re here to have a fucking mammogram, must we listen to your kid screaming during the process??
Back to the serious part, the purpose of this post is two-fold, well three-fold is you consider the dumb people shouldn’t breed:
1) Mammograms are uncomfortable, but they’re also life-saving. They can pick up a lump you may not feel, this happened w/me a few years ago. So please, if you are over 40, have a mammogram! If you have a history of breast cancer in your family tell your doctor, they may have you start the mammos sooner. (This also helps because they compare you current mammo with previous years & can detect changes)
2) Do monthly self-exams, or if you’re adventurous, have your partner do them for you! 
A month or so after Lola died some of us women were talking about breast cancer; I brought up the subject of self-exams, I was completely floored when my sister, her girlfriend and my sister-in-law all said they’ve never done them. Huh? I could not believe it. It made me wonder if most women still don’t do them. So if you never have or don’t, please do routine self-exams.
3) Dumb people shouldn’t breed.
ps… this is a long post anyways, so why not? Cleveland is doing super!! He’s back to his old self & goes back to the Vet in a month.
psps… Oh my Gawd, go here and watch the youtube. It’s one of the funniest I have ever seen.
∗ Posted by Jane on 04.22.2008
∗ Fuck off and die, this is some serious shit, for a good cause, Cleveland, Lola
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I am delusional, if you read my last post it’s very obvious. I fell asleep around 1am and woke up at 5something ~ just can’t sleep. Househunting brings a lot of baggage we never expected, mainly: stress, anxiety, nausea, insomnia.
We’re both heartsick over losing that house. We bid really low on the advice of our realtor, given what I read in the paper today & the fact that he’s a broker, we feel he should have told us to bid much higher, we could have, it was just a starting point. We were up at 4am the previous morning talking about improvements we were going to make & what furniture would go where ~ NEVER EVER again will I become emotionally tied to a house we’re looking at. S.O.C.K.S. ~ It is what it is.
I read in the newspaper today that home purchases increased 450% from March ‘07 to March ‘08. Fuck. The article also said everybody and their fucking mother is looking for EXACTLY what we are looking for. Same county, same price range, same M.O. Fuck. We need to find a house under what we can afford & be willing to go $15-$20K over the asking price. Don’t get me wrong, the houses are still a bargain. I’m beginning to believe this is going to be like finding a needle in a haystack. 1 advantage we have is that I’m home 24/7, so searching through the haystack is not a problem. Other than that……pffffttttttttt.
Yesterday we looked & looked on real estate websites, you cannot just make more homes appear. We both strongly believe that whatever is meant to be, will be; the difficult part is acceptance. I wish this sick feeling would go away & that I could sleep for a good 10 hours. Que sera, sera!
∗ Posted by Jane on 04.19.2008
∗ Life, house hunting
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Q & A with Jane:
How did your Friday go?
GOOD TIMES!!!
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How poor are you?
I am so poor that I was thrilled when I received my Macy’s credit card with a $100 limit!!
I really am because I want need new perfume & now I can get it. (Then, I can pay over $500 for it in payments & interest, and then I can whine some more about being poor)
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Is it true you’re white trash?
For entertainment tonight, Dick & I made fun of the phrases used on real estate websites like, “true pride of ownership!” And then we were laughing cuz I’m going to tell my son that we’re moving to 6969 Gay St. and ask him if he still wants to move in with us. There really is a “Gay St.” in our town & Dick says he will not buy a house on that street. (And I really will tell my son that)
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ps… I know sometimes humor doesn’t come across in writing, but while everything is true, I do laugh about it. (’cept the first thing) Seriously, what else are you going to do?
∗ Posted by Jane on 04.18.2008
∗ dysfunctional, abnormal behavior, janes insane, I'm the normal one this time, house hunting
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