they just want to dance, j-setting style

You better werk.

Two weeks ago I saw a preview for the reality show The Prancing Elites Project and instantly knew I had to tune-in. I forgot all about it until I was deliriously watching television this past Saturday after a major dose of yard work - I was racking my brain on what to watch and suddenly The Prancing Elites came to mind. I had no idea if their program would be available OnDemand, but to my surprise and delight it was. The Oxygen network is lucky enough to support something this wonderful (and fierce!) and only one episode has aired as of today - it is very easy to catch up if you missed it. The description of the show is "a loud and proud male dance team from Mobile, Alabama, who try and balance fame and prejudice to continue doing what they love". I couldn't have said it better myself. They pride themselves on dancing in the J-Setting style, which was popularized by the Prancing J-Settes, the dance team of Jackson State University in Mississippi, and the Queen B's "Single Ladies" music video. The group is made up of five members; Adrian, Kentrell, Kareem, Jerel, and Tim. They love to dress up in leotards that sparkle and shine, and really know how to strut their stuff. Maybe one day my husband will be lucky enough to work on this reality television program - fingers crossed! Click here to visit their official page.   

navigate schitt's creek - no paddle necessary

Now for the funny stuff: I am not an avid movie watcher by any means. I really, really, really love some movies, but most movies do not tickle my fancy in any way and I fall fast asleep as soon as they begin. Most of the movies I really enjoy are very visually pleasing, have outrageous characters, and have little to no special effects. I think it helps me stay awake when I can either relate to something happening, or picture it happening in real life. One of my all-time favorite movies is Best in Show, directed by Christopher Guest, and two of my favorite characters in said movie are played by Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara. (Stay with me people.) Well, I learned this morning these two amazing actors are involved in a comedy tv series called Schitt's Creek and it premiered on the network Pop last night! I have no idea if we have that channel - though for how much we pay for cable we better - but I am going to do everything in my power to tune in. I also hope it's possible to DVR it because it is on at 10:00 p.m. and that is my bed time. Without saying too much, it is a story about a very rich and out of touch family who loses everything and must start over in a town they own, bought on a whim because of its name. Yes please. 

singing, cherry chapstick, and special effects

Ride Katy, Ride!

My husband and I watched the Super Bowl together this past Sunday and did not attend or host a party for the first time in a long time. We did however indulge in a few football-type snacks and adult beverages. At one point of the game we had to laugh at each other because I was tackling a few sewing projects and he was folding laundry - a very different scene for both of us compared to past Super Bowl parties. We were really raging! I guess we are getting older... 

My favorite part of the "game" is the halftime show. I personally think Katy Perry did a great job. She kept it lively and fun, and only pushed the envelope a little by singing about kissing a girl. Her stage was crazy, the lion was super crazy, and who didn't love the dancing sharks and beach balls? I saw an article about a sketchy guy standing and smiling in the background at one point, but aside from that it all seemed to go off without a hitch. I had one friend text me that she wanted to ride a star and my mother told me the other day that she would love to ride the lion. I hope their dreams come true.

a plan for one day of the weekend

I have decided to carve out some "me" time this weekend. I am going for a run, getting a mean suntan, getting a massage, and then eating whatever the hell I want for dinner. I do not necessarily deserve a huge break, but I want one really badly. I also completed the first of my large projects at work today and want a celebration. I am ready. I do not need alcohol or champagne either, I just want to do the things I mentioned and enjoy my evening, which will probably consist of catching up on the Bachelorette - the most horrible show on television that I love so dearly. I am three episodes behind - the horror. I have never watched any of the seasons on the actual days they aired (Mondays at 8:00 p.m.), as I always watch them via DVR. I think I made myself learn how to use the DVR because of this horribly awesome program. (Okay, maybe I watched the Ben season live, but that's been the only one.) I know it is cheesy and fake and it never works out (minus a few rare cases), but I love it. I cringe every time I hear, "I was doubtful at first, but this could be my husband/wife". I mean, come on...but I watch it religiously and would be angry if it didn't record correctly and I had to watch it via OnDemand and couldn't fast forward through commercials. You are probably thinking that I have no standards, but rest assured that I wasn't a huge fan of Sean (two seasons ago) and did not tune in - not even once. I have will power, just not much of it, because I put up with all of the other ones. Gone are the days when I lived without cable.      

corruption, government, and beautiful sets

The lovely ladies from
Boardwalk Empire at a
Vanity Fair shoot...so fun!

I love getting involved with television program and book series. I wouldn't say I'm obsessed with reading or watching tv, but when I want to it is nice to not have to think about what to watch or borrow from the library. Sometimes my love for series combined with my laziness (I know I am not a lazy person, but I am lazy about certain things) results in me reading horrible books like Twilight and tuning into awful programs like Smash - so much time wasted away. I love series so much that even when they suck, I keep at it. Must stop that.

I am presently involved in a new tv series called Boardwalk Empire. I meant to begin watching it ages ago, but missed a ton of episodes and when I had time to catch up via OnDemand, the episodes weren't available - until now. All five seasons are available until 2016! I always watch Bravo (pretty much anything they run aside from a few shows that are so bad even I don't like them) and my other go-to series are Revenge, Scandal, and Betrayal (such wholesome programming, I know). Now I get to add Boardwalk Empire to the mix and I am thrilled. Two episodes down, a lot more to go!

american daredevils...crash, burn, repeat

Please tune in to the History Channel tonight at 10:00 p.m. for the premiere of a new show my husband (camera man) and his cousin (producer) worked on called American Daredevils. I know 10:00 p.m. is quite late for a school night, but I think getting to know people like Spanky Spangler and Mr. Dizzy will make it worth your while. I also know that they are very proud of this show and I encourage you to support them. They are pretty good guys (in my opinion) and I know they would greatly appreciate it. Watch for their names in the credits and let’s get those ratings up! Tell your friends!