3 top Under-rated TV Shows

There are some shows on TV that I love and that are very smart, funny, clever, etc., but do not have the same publicity and following as other shows like CSI for example. But these shows are some of the best out there and if you've never heard of them, now is your chance to TiVo and catch up on what you've been missing.

1. Monk
Monk is such a clever show with a great cast. Tony Shalhoub who plays the main character Adrian Monk is a fantastic actor. He has been nominated for many awards from playing Monk but does not get all the praise he should from the general public. He is an obsessive compulsive brilliant detective who tries to not let his compulsions get in the way of solving crimes. Great show, great writing, great acting, just great everything. Watch it on USA Network on Fridays 9/8 Central. New Episodes start on January 9th.

2. Psych
Psych is on right after Monk. Basically two friends who start a phony agency titled "Psych." One the the main characters Shawn Spencer has photographic memory and is good at solving crimes pretends to be psychic and works for the police department. His best friend Gus is always along for the ride although sometimes not willingly. Very funny show and the two main characters have a wonderful relationship on camera and you will laugh at least once while watching this show, promise. Airs on USA Network Fridays at 10/9 central. New episodes begin January 9th.


3. The Closer
Kyra Sedgwick plays Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson who is very good at getting confessions from criminals and interrogating. She has a great southern drawl and is a complex character that drives her finance crazy sometimes. Oh and she loves junk food. The show is very well written and keeps you guessing. The cast is amazing and everyone and everything about the show just clicks. You'll know what i mean when you watch it. It airs on TNT Monday nights 9/8 central. New episodes begin January 26th.


These are all I can't think of right now although I am sure there are many more underrated shows. Don't forget to watch the all time best TV Show The Office! :) What are some shows you think are underrated?

Rockin' Websites

OK so I am a web surfer to the max. There are some amazing websites out there that will make your life so much easier. :) So here is a list of a few you should check out, whether your bored and need something to do or need some help. Here we go:

1.Name: Phonezoo
Website: www.phonezoo.com
Description: Phonezoo is a website that will make you so happy if you like to have songs you love as your cell phone ring tone. Just set up a FREE account and download your favorite songs straight from your computer and even pick your favorite section of the song to set as your ring tone. When your finished just send it to your phone with one click. Its as easy as that.

*If this website for some reason is not compatible with your phone check out www.myxer.com which is essentially the same thing.


2. Name: PostSecret
Website: www.postsecret.blogspot.com
Description: Postsecret is a website that posts peoples secrets. People send in a secret they've never told anyone and make a crafty postcard with their secret written on it and send it to the postsecret main-house in Maryland. There are some touching secrets, disturbing ones, and some perverted ones. So be careful. :) It is quite entertaining though. They post new secrets every Sunday.

3. Name: One Sentence
Website: www.onesentence.org
Description: People tell stories in one sentence. Its kind of like PostSecret but not secrets. Just true stories told in one sentence. Very interesting. They haven't posted any of mine yet tho...

4. Name: Tickle
Website: www.tickle.com
Description: Tickle is a place you can take quizzes online and learn things about yourself. I have always loved taking quizzes like "What is you dream job?" ever since I used to get Seventeen Magazine. So Tickle has just that. Thousands of quizzes you can take for fun :). There are even "PhD approved" ones like "The IQ test", etc. So go quiz yourself away. Warning-could take up a lot of time.

5. Name: Stumbleupon
Website: www.stumbleupon.com
Description: Stumble upon is an add on for Firefox. You mark your interests in your profile and press "stumble" and will be going from random website to random website. Its so much fun and you will find many interesting things!

6. Name: Gifts
Website: www.gifts.com
Description: Lets you pick gifts according to gender, age, and personality. So many gifts to choose from and an easy website to navigate. I have found many great gifts I would not have thought of otherwise through this website!

7. Name: Zappos
Website: www.zappos.com
Description: Find every shoe you could imagine on Zappos! And you will receive FREE shipping both ways. So if they don't fit, send them back. For free! Shop away!

8. Name: MSNBC Weird News section
Website: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4429957
Description: Weird stories from around the globe. So funny.

9. Name: Make Me Babies
Website: www.makemebabies.com
Description: Upload pics of you and someone else, or you and a celeb, or friends, etc. And see what your baby might look like. Its hilarious.

10. Name: LDS Journal
Website: www.ldsjournal.com
Description: A FREE online journal that is very convenient for those of us that do not like to write/ can't read our handwriting folks. Is very easy to use and I love the set up. It also includes an "About Me" section with hundreds of question about your childhood, likes/dislikes, memories, etc. So you can have a recap of your life essentially if you haven't been keeping a journal or you haven't thought to answer those questions. Also has places to upload photos on your journal entries and to place a mood next to the entry. Love it!

11. Name: GoodSearch
Website: www.goodsearch.com
Description: Web search whatever you need. Like google, but better. Because every time you search, they give money to your favorite charity. You can also do your shopping through Good Search and earn money for your charity through shopping at your favorite stores like eBay, Gap, etc. Do good while searching the Internet!


Well that's all for now, go check these out and maybe I will post more later when I can think. What are some of your favorite websites??

Cocomotion

I am sure many of you have heard of the this fantastic invention from Mr. Coffee...The Cocomotion. I first tried the Cocomotion two years ago during the chilly winter season. At first I thought it was useless and I did not understand why I could not just warm up hot water and add my cocoa with a spoon as I had been doing for years. Little did I know what a great invention lay before me. You will never drink homemade hot chocolate after using your Mr. Coffee Cocomotion. It is so easy, just add water/milk/whatever you want and your choice of cocoa put the lid on and press start. The Cocomotion will mix it all together while heating it up and you will end up with hot coco stirred to perfection. It is a great gift to give to someone who loves hot cocoa! Prices range from $15-$20. Now go grab one or ask Santa and enjoy. Preferably snuggling in a blanket next to a warm fire.

Here are a couple of places you can find the Cocomotion online:

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=1894448

http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Coffee-Cocomotion-Chocolate-Maker/dp/B00006IUU0/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1228859221&sr=8-1



Hot chocolate mix recommendations:

What you want, baby I got it....R-E-S-P-E-C-T

So today in my English class I remembered how much it bothers me when people are disrespectful to others. Heaven knows we don't live in a perfect world, but if everyone could give a little more respect it would make a world of difference. In a dating violence pamphlet at work it says "GIVE RESPECT. EXPECT RESPECT." I love that!


Anyway the reason it was bugging me in English class and why it does in life sometimes (other than relationships and respect which I won't get into b/c of course you should respect friends, partners, family, etc. and it would take me forever to blog about that) is because I don't think people respect others opinions all the time. We get so blindsided by our own opinions that we discount others.

And I have found that some that profess to be "free thinkers" and believe that everyone should have their own opinion and be "free from society" are some of the worst of the bunch. They are so determined that they are right that they pretty much tell those with different opinions and thoughts that they are stupid because they think differently than them. Well aren't they the ones that are saying we should all have the right to our own opinions? And who says that you are right? It can go both ways, of course very conservative people can be the same way as far as not being willing to listen to the other side. Why can't we all just listen to one another, and even if we disagree, it doesn't mean we have to try and convince one another to agree with our opinions. I wish we could all just have conversations and be willing to listen to and respect one another despite differences of opinions. (I think I have said the word "opinions" a million times.....opinions. A million and one.)


I am not super conservative or super liberal so I can say this.....according to me. (no one reads this anyway so who cares?) It is funny to me that those professing to be the most "accepting" and want equal rights for everyone have many of their own ways of being close minded. (I'm not saying all of them) But they discount what those who are very conservative believe. I think both sides have some good strengths. But, when you can't look past your own beliefs and listen to others for just one second you also become blind. No one should believe that their opinions are the "RIGHT" way. They may be right for you but not for everyone. We should just all "Give respect and expect respect" Respect others opinions and be willing to learn from others. This doesn't mean changing what you believe but don't assume you are right no matter what.



This post is dedicated to a couple students in my English Class.

Love everyone! (But don't trust everyone) :)