Sunday, August 29, 2010

Fall TV Premiers!

I figured Emmy Award Sunday was a good time for a post about the new FALL TELEVISION PREMIERS! I love this time of year. And I love my DVR so I can catch up on the fun stuff when I get back from traveling like a crazy woman. Nothing like running through a 60-minute show in 40 minutes after fast forwarding through the commercials. Love technology!

First off, let's talk about was was cancelled this year (which makes me sad of course- but really not to many were cancelled on my list):
Mercy
Eastwick (ok, not that good, but kinda fun- this one was expected)
Accidentally on Purpose
Cold Case
Ghost Whisperer (I admit- I love Jennifer Love....)

According to the "news", there were 84 cancelled this season, but those are the only 5 I will miss- and of those 5, only 2 or 3 that I will REALLY miss :)

What's new?:
Law & Order type dramas it seems--- don't get me wrong, I liked Law & Order, but only so much you can deal with these shows. Here are MY new faves debuting in September-

Running Wilde (think Arrested Development meets Felicity)
Better With You (Joanna Garcia is a cute, fun actress)
My Generation (social media junkies should love this)

I believe that's about all for the newbies for me. I may give a few of the L&O-esque types a shot, but we will see. With my faves returning, my DVR schedule will be very full. Here are my faves returning:
The Good Wife (probably one of the best)
Parenthood
The Biggest Loser (can't get enough Jillian, Bob, and the recruits!)
Modern Family
Cougar Town
Grey's Anatomy
Private Practice
Big Bang Theory (some great writing!)
Brothers & Sisters
Two & a Half Men (and despite Charlie Sheen and his issues, still some of the funniest writers out there!)


Let's not even get started on the premium channels. HBO and Showtime have some amazing shows that are off the Fall-premier schedule.... most of these are simply the best:

Dexter
Entourage
True Blood
Nurse Jackie
US of Tara
Weeds
The Big C

I love TV. It's my escape from busy life. Aside from the premium channels that have already started, the "big" season starts September 1st- with America's Next Top Model (I know... I know...) and ends with the best, The Good Wife, on September 28. It's going to be a great Fall for TV on the Darien DVR!

Friday, August 20, 2010

Eat, Pray, Love


I saw the film "Eat, Pray, Love" last weekend (no, I have NOT read the book) and it had a strong impact on me. I wish I could go away for 1 year to great places like Italy and Bali, but I can't, so I decided to do my own version.

EAT: There are wonderful restaurants up and down Main Street in Park City, Utah. I have my favorites, but there are many I have never encountered. I have decided to start at the bottom and eat at every restaurant in order- up and down until I hit every place. I am going to experience the good eats of Park City as an experiment for myself. How fun! And tasty! This part will be VERY exciting. Joiners are welcome.

PRAY: Well, I pray every night anyway, so I am going to add daily meditation. Not sure how this one will work, but I have made the commitment. I am a jittery, crazy person- so this one may be tough- but I am going to try. Can't hurt.

LOVE: Hmmm.... we are just going to let this one go. We will see how this one progresses in combo.... with the focus on eat and pray, let's hope love finds the way for me.

Pray starts now- Eat starts in 1 week. I will keep ya posted- literally. EAT, PRAY, LOVE.. here I come.. stay tuned for more. Oh-and isn't Main Street just gorgeous? Love the mountains....

Friday, August 13, 2010

Girls Weekend Photos!!!

A few Girls Weekend in San Fran Photos to share...


Cosentino Winery on Saturday

Union Square in the City on Sunday

Cornerstone Winery on Saturday
Great times... more to come later....


Thursday, August 5, 2010

Girls Gone Wild Weekend Begins!!!


In about 4 hours, I am picking up 3 of the lovely ladies above for a weekend o'fun in the Bay area with me!!! I am soooo excited. Here is the prequel to our debauchery:
Friday- if weather permits, time by the pool and then shop, drink, eat, walk... in Walnut Creek followed by dinner at Va Da Vi wine bar and later drinks at Tiki Tom's!
Saturday- Napa baby!!! 8 hours of limo time and many wineries to visit...
Sunday- Sin in the City! Shopping, bar-hopping, sight-seeing, etc. and a yummy sushi dinner at Blowfish at night... oh, and of course more cocktails after :)
Monday- wrap up whatever we did not see or do the day before.. and then they depart.. boo hoo
Think wine, fashion, cocktails, more wine, China Town, good food, more wine, Fisherman's Wharf, lots of laughs, the marina and more wine!!!
I am sure lots of pics will be snapped, so I will be back after the weekend with more....
I hope you all have as much fun the next 4 days as I am sure we will!

Monday, August 2, 2010

Product Junkie

It may be because I am ridiculously tired (have not slept very well recently- stress?) which has made me delirious... I am obsessing about the products I use. I titled this post Product Junkie. It should say Product Whore, but opted out for the title....

I know it's normal to really, really like certain types of products. For example, I love Creme de la Mer... the $125 plus face lotion--- I swear, it makes my skin baby soft and pretty and it lasts forever so very worth the $125!, Kiehl's facial lotion for when I travel, NARS blush in Orgasm or Sin (no, not just because of the names), Kiehl's lipbalm (in various flavors- you can find them in my purse, my various bathrooms, my briefcase..., OPI nail polish, Jan Marini facial gel and The Body Shop peppermint foot lotion are just a few of the "must haves" these day. That is pretty standard and girly, right? But is it weird that I am VERY particular about "general stuff" such as deodorant???

Hmmm.... I only will use Secret Crystal Clear Gel... and dental floss must be Oral B Silk, eye make-up remover must be Almay (the non-oily version), soap must be glycerin based (preferably from The Body Shop again), razors must be Soliel, and tweezers must be Tweezerman. Is that odd? Yep, I think I am obsessed. Can't help myself.

What next? I become obsessed with certain brands of toilet paper? I can only eat off of certain brands of paper plates? Nope, don't think I will go that far- I am simply particular about what I put on my body. Maybe I should change it from Product Junkie or Product Whore, to Snob? Yes, that makes a little more sense. I am a particular product snob. I admit it.

Time to go wash my face with Jan, moisturize with Kiehl's, and brush with.... hmmm... don't care as long as it tastes good and leaves my breath minty fresh! :) G'night early... hope tonight is the night I catch some zzzzzz's......

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Thought Provoking Sunday

Forgive me as I get a little more philosophical than I usually do for my goofy blog updates (that most often consist of fashion, pop culture, and mindless fun...) but today my brain (for once versus my heart) is pushing me a little off kilter.

I am not one for New Year's Resolutions. I think they are stupid. If you want to lose weight, why not have a healthy life style everyday? If you want to save money, is January 1st really going to change your habits? I think not, so I just don't do them. With that said, it does not mean you can't make a change in your life if one day you just simply decide to do it. Mine just happens to be August 1. Just worked out that way (I won't post the why- just trust me- it was an event of monstrous proportions!)

I have been making a choice for the past 16 months that makes me really happy one day and really sad the next. No, I'm not a drug addict or an alcoholic- truly nothing for anyone reading my blog to worry about- but it is an addiction of sorts, I guess you could say. Anyway, I have continued to justify my choice every day nonetheless because I KNOW I deserve it- I work really, really hard, I genuinely do things in the spirit of caring about others, and I am a good person- so I deserve something to really makes ME happy, right? Or so I keep telling myself...

But, please know that my life is really, really great- I have everything I could ask for, I work hard for the joys of my life, and I spend quality time with and make memories with those who make me a better person. I am happy, healthy, and surrounded by amazing people. There is just this one thing that needs justification (in my head) because it makes me feel guilty all the time even though I could not stop it.

Today, in one full swoop, it came to a head. Just like that. Why? Well, I can't tell you why, but I can tell you it did. Change can happen just like that. And it did for me today.

So, with that, you can still expect to see silly pictures, fashion tidbits, and ridiculous posts that make no sense, but are for just for fun (that's what blogs are for, are they not!?) but you MAY notice a slight difference in how I show up... and yes, I may go through the ups and downs (SARA model, right?- shock, anger, resistance, acceptance)... but I commit to moving on from this decision that has been plaguing me for the last 16 months. It is always better if you state it out loud and make it known.

Who is ready for some change AND some fun? I know I am..... ready for an amazing August!!!
Thanks in advance for coming back from some more of the regular Darien's Details coming soon!!! I do believe August is one of the very best months of the year (my very best friend's birthday is in August for a start).... let's see... Let's go!