It’s official now; the only Harry worth watching now is Potter. Legions of people wrote to SCI-FI and NBC to save the show, including yours truly. It’s not that the show was necessarily unpopular, it’s ratings were as strong as Battlestar Gallatica (which remains on SCI-FI), it simply just couldn’t make the network enough money. Even after considering moving production to Edmonton, Alberta (Canada), the executives finally decided to lower the guillotine on our beloved program; a full month after SCI-FI execs promised to make a decision.

Fortunately through Jon, I’ve discovered new shows on BBC America such as “Dr. Who”, “Coupling”, “Bargain Hunt” and of course, “Absolutely Fabulous!”. It still doesn’t make up for the utter stupidity of the American networks who consistantly shoot themselves in the foot by killing imaginitve, enthralling, and truly high quality programming. Just really makes me loathe corporate America that much more.   *shaking head*

… at least I hope so anyway. :)

Two years ago, I bought the Gazelle Freestyle through HSN for a whopping $179 bucks.   Sadly, it’s never been used for anything other than an extension of my closet. So, as of Tuesday night, I finally decided to use it as it was intended; to work off some of my plumpus rumpus.   I’d forgotten how much I enjoyed a well earned sweat.   The last two nights I’ve been going solid for a minimum of 20 minutes at a pretty high pace, which has given me a good sweat and welcomed boost of energy.

Yet, the benefits do come with a price… and that price being two very sore calves this morning; which, of course, is the only thing I DON’T need to work out (go figure!). So, I think tonight I’ll be doing 30 minutes of Yoga tonight and give my legs a rest!

Though we are still 30 days out from our first physical meeting, it really seems to me that Jon & I have known each other far longer than 90 days, rather it feels more like a lifetime. I suppose when a couple has an inherent romantic connection, their bonds become naturally strong and familiar far quicker than those who do not. Strangely enough, the nervousness I really thought I’d have this close to leaving simply isn’t apparent to me. However, I’m sure that the week prior to my departure, those feelings will be sure to rear their ugly head.

Meanwhile, Jon and I are doing “our own thing” and I’m enjoying the hell out of it. In fact, he’s on the other end of the phone right now reading some technical material about satellites and I’m, well, writing this blog entry. Whilst some might find that incredible boring, I actually bask in the comfortable silence… gives me an inkling on how we’ll interact when we’re together full time… In fact, if the truth be known, it makes me a tad on the giddy side… Like knowing that you’ve found the “one”. Honestly, I think I have…………………………..

It’s no secret my adoration for pups. But on days like today, that chocolatey baby would be catapulted OFF that float and into the pool… for the main reason being that heavenly cushion would be cradling MY ass!

Just to show those who are oblivious to the heat metro Atlanta is experiencing… here’s a visual of today’s brutality. Both in farenheit and in celcius for not quite Americanized friends! … you know who you are! ;-)   Keep in mind, now, that those screenshots were taken at 8:45p at night.   Sick, huh?   Tell me about it.

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Soon to be 38 days (in fourty minutes!)… but who’s counting???!!!???? As the days pass and the countdown continues, I can’t help but to see what’s around Gloucester.

So far I’ve found quite a few things that I know I’d love to do. One of them being, Berkeley Castle located in the township of Stroud. Oozing in rich, English history and gorgeous countryside, this is the type of an attraction that would satiate my ever pondering mind.   It seems to be fairly priced at £7.50/adult and includes the Castle, Gardens and Butterfly House; all self-guided. While seemingly close to Jon’s house, the Castle’s website has a “links” page chocked full of near by bed and breakfasts to full-service hotels.   Read the rest of this entry »