What have you been watching during summer hiatus?

So far this summer, aside from watching Walker (the series just ended on Wednesday, June 26th) and Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin: Summer School (I just need to finish watching the last few episodes of the second season), I haven't been watching a lot. This week, I did start watching the classic 1980's procedural series, Cagney & Lacey. I've already watched the first season (which only has six episodes) and I'll probably start the second season either today or tomorrow.

The third season of The Bear premiered yesterday (June 27th) and I can't wait to start watching that soon. A new show that I want to watch is Land of Women (which premiered on Wednesday, June 26th). I also want to try to rewatch five classic shows: The Jeffersons, Wonder Woman, Bewitched, Murder, She Wrote and Charlie's Angels. I still need to finish watching the 1980's Superboy TV series, I left off at the begining of the second season. I also want to watch the original 1970's S.W.A.T. TV series while also maybe try to rewatch the current reboot.

And if I have time this summer, I want to watch Parks and Recreation and The Office (US version). I have never seen either one of those shows but I want to. I also want to finally start watching Bones, this show has been sitting on my shelf for I don't know how long and I've yet to watch it. There's also a few more shows that I want to rewatch: Kung Fu (The CW reboot), the Harley Quinn animated series, Lopez vs Lopez, New Girl, Not Dead Yet and The Vampire Diaries. I also want to try to squeeze in a 9-1-1, Chicago Fire, Station 19 and The Rookie rewatch as well. But not sure how that will go time wise.

Well, these are some of the shows that I want to watch or rewatch. Okay, I have a question, what is the fandom called for fans who love watching old shows and movies? Is it The Retro Fandom? Whether it is or not, that's what I'm going to start calling it.

Question: If Buck and Eddie go canon, who should confess their feelings first?

This is my first 9-1-1 Thursday post and yes, it does feel weird writing that. So ahead of the season seven premiere, I have a question. If by chance Evan "Buck" Buckley and Edmundo "Eddie" Diaz (a.k.a Buddie) ever go canon, who do you think would (or should) confess their love or feelings first? Eddie or Buck?

My answer is Buck. He needs to be the one confessing to Eddie because in all Buck's previous relationships (Abigail "Abby" Clark, Ali Martin, Taylor Kelly and Natalia) he never started any of them. Each one of those ladies contacted him or asked him out and he just went along with it and ended up in relationships with minimum effort on his part.

This is why Buck should be the one to confess his feelings to Eddie to show that he took the initiative and made the effort to actually choose Eddie. It's funny because in their friendship, Buck already makes the effort or takes the initiative to help or be there when Eddie has a problem. No prompting needed. So, he can continue that and confess his love for Eddie and asked him out on a date.

As much as I would love for all of this to happen, the Showrunner and writers continue to put both Eddie and Buck in crappy disposable relationships with bland and boring characters. And I'm still disappointed that ABC and 9-1-1 continue to ignore fan complaints about the transphobic actress that's still on the show.

If you would like to contact ABC to leave feedback. Here is the link to ABC's Programming Feedback. You can also call, here is the phone number for the ABC Viewer Feedback: 1-818-460-7477.

Have you watched the live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender TV Series?

I will be watching the Netflix live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender TV Series, I just didn't have enough time today to watch it. Although, I'm not a big fan of live action version of animated movies or shows, I am interested in seeing this. I thought the trailer looked good. I want to see if the story will be a little different from the original series. I also want to see how these actors will take on these characters and make it their own as they bring them to life. As a big Avatar: The Last Airbender fan, I want to watch the show and see how this adaption will be. If I don't get a chance to watch it tomorrow, then for sure it will be my weekend watch.

Do you have a favorite beauty trend?

A nail polish trend that's one of favorites is gradient or Ombré nails. It's where you paint each nail a different color, sometimes in the same color family or any random colors you want. It can be fun with bright colors or sophisticated with lighter or darker hues. It's really is just a fun way to wear a lot of different colors.

Photo Credit: Imarni (Instagram: imarninails)

Do you like to read one book or multiple books at a time?

Happy Thursday!

Why does it feel like August totally slipped away. I can’t believe summer is almost over! And not to mention Fall and Halloween are already starting to be pushed and promoted when it's still summer. At the moment, I'm not mentally ready for fall, I’m still enjoying summer. Anyway, I have a question for my fellow book nerds, do you like to read one book or multiple books at a time?

I used to read multiple books at a time which is probably why I was reading and review hundreds a books per year. But I'm not sure exactly when that changed because for some time now I've only been reading one book at a time. I do miss reading multiple books at a time. But after dealing with quite a few reading blocks, I want to make sure I can get back to reading at the speed and pace that I used to before trying to read more than one book at a time.

What Have You Been Watching During Hiatus Season?

Happy Sunday! I was wondering what have you been watching for Hiatus Season?

So far I've watched the TV series, The Muppets Mayhem on Disney+, it's really good. I just loved watching as the show followed The Electric Mayhem, a zany ragtag band, who were helped by Nora Singh, a music executive and Gary "Moog" Moogowski, a superfan in getting their first album recorded. The Electric Mayhem had been touring and playing music for years but never quite got around to actually creating and releasing an album. That is until now.

There's only 10 episodes in the first season but it's was just so funny and interesting and weird as you would expect a Muppet movie or show to be. There was also a lot of mishaps, misunderstandings and music along the way to creating their album but in the end it was worth it. I really enjoyed watching this. Which is why I hope the show will eventually get renewed for a second season because I want to see more.

(The Muppets Mayhem)

I also watched the movie Flamin' Hot which is also on Disney+ (and Hulu) and it was also really good. I enjoyed watching every minute of this inspirational movie which followed Richard Montanez, who as a janitor at one of the Frito Lay factories had the brilliant idea to create a spicy version of Cheetos, the Flamin' Hot Cheetos.

Unfortunately, Richard had a job that's thankless and unappreciated and can make someone working these types of jobs go unnoticed by society. But what I love is that he didn't let that stop him, he took a chance and created a product that was unique. And then he took an even bigger chance (and risk) trying to get it on store shelves. Especially since the odds were not in his favor but he believed in it and so did his wife and kids and it ended up becoming a very successful product.

There are some questions and discussions on whether or not this movie is based on a true story. However, true story or not, this was a really good movie. I do have to admit that I'm a Flamin' Hot Cheetos fan, I don't eat them often but they are one of my favorite snacks. So to watch a movie about the creation of them was pretty cool.

(Flamin' Hot)

What soon to be removed Disney+ shows and movies have you been watching?

Happy Monday!

How was your weekend? I hope it was good. Well, I was wondering if you've been watching any of the shows and movies that are going to be removed from Disney+?

As soon as I heard the news, which was disappointing to read because it makes no sense for a company to remove their own product. I guess the company is taking a page from HBO Max's book. It's suggested that they are removing lower watched shows and movie to save money as well as they don't have to pay residuals. Which is one of the reasons why the writers are striking.

How would you describe your TV show interests?

This is a pretty good question because I do love watching TV just as much as I love reading books. As with reading, I love watching as the story unfolds. Yes, there are times when the writing for some shows are so bad I want to stop watching (which for some I do). Meanwhile, there are others where the writing is so good and fascinating that I can't wait to watch the next episode. And there are some shows where the writing is somewhere in the middle but have really good characters that I'll put up with the mediocre writing.

I found that over the years, I'll watch just about anything if it interest me: cartoons, drama, horror, mystery, procedural, sci-fi and fantasy, sitcom, superhero/comic book, supernatural, etc. The only genres that I don't or rarely watch are: reality shows, talk shows and soap operas. I have watched a few reality shows but not many: Project Runway and Nick & Jessica. Although, soap operas tell stories, I just don't have the interest for that type of over the top drama. As for the other two, they just don't interest me. However, I might watch a talk show if there's an actress/actor that I find interesting who is being interviewed.

How many books do you read a month?

In the past, I used to read about 20-30+ books a month but I've been having a problem getting back to that. So now I'd say I read about 1-3 books a month which is why I'm currently doing a 10 book Tackle Your TBR Read-a-Thon. I already read two books from my list and I'm nearly finished with the third, Nancy Drew: The Haunted Showboat by Carolyn Keene and should have a review up soon.

So far 2023 began as another slow reading year. But since I really miss reading a lot of books and I'm trying to get back to reading more. Which is why I'm hoping my read-a-thon will help with that.

What Shows Are You Rewatching?

Happy Saturday!

I was wondering if there are any shows you've been rewatching? I've been rewatching A Pup Named Scooby-Doo. I bought the DVDs a few weeks ago and finally found time to start watching the first season and so far I've only rewatched the first five episodes. I forgot how much really loved this little series. A Pup Named Scooby-Doo originally aired from 1988-1991 for four seasons. It's a fun and adorable addition to the Scooby-Doo franchise that centered around the younger versions of the iconic mystery solving characters.

What I like about this series is the little changes to the characters yet they are still somewhat the same. For instance, gone is the usual practical Fred "Freddy" Jones because in this series, he's obsessed with weird alien conspiracies and thinking the neighborhood bully Red Herring is the person behind most if not all of their mysteries. But he still has the same interest in wanting to solve mysteries and having his friends split up while investigating.

As for Velma Dinkley, she's small, quiet, moves fast and rarely talks but is still very observant and intelligent. While Daphne Blake underwent the most changes, she's a skeptical snob who doesn't want to get her boots dirty. This version of Fred and Daphne feel like early concepts of The X-Files Fox Mulder (obsessed with conspiracies) and Dr. Dana Scully (skeptical). The only ones who didn't receive any changes were Norville "Shaggy" Rogers and Scooby-Doo who are pretty much the same characters throughout the Scooby-Doo franchise.

If I have some time today, I'm going to watch some more episodes. It has been a while since I've watched this show.

What's your current favorite fashion look?

A look that I'm loving at the moment is the pants suit. Yesterday when I went to brunch with my friends, I wore a loose fitted gray pants suit with a green sweater cami. This is why I love pants suits, whether polished and sophisticated or loose and casual, you can wear a pants suit for nearly anything. From neutral to bright and bold colors (like Kerry Washington is wearing), patterns and prints (like Holland Roden is wearing) or embellished, the pants suit is a classic and a versatile look that never goes out of style.

What are five shows you want to rewatch?

I'm sure we can all agree that there are a lot of TV shows out there almost to the point where it feels like you barely have time to watch them. However, I was wondering if there are five shows you want to rewatch? Well, in no particular order, here are the five shows I'd rewatch:


Sleepy Hollow

Description:

In this modern-day twist on Washington Irving's classic, Ichabod Crane is resurrected and pulled two and a half centuries through time to find that the world is on the brink of destruction, forcing him to team up with Abbie Mills, a contemporary police officer to unravel a mystery that dates back to the founding fathers.

Are you rewatching Teen Wolf before the movie premieres?

I was thinking of rewatching a few of my favorite episodes of Teen Wolf from each season before the movie premieres on Thursday (January 26th). And since the movie seems to be centered around the third season Nogitsune plot, I'll probably rewatch the most episodes from that season. As for the Teen Wolf Movie, I was planning on having a watch party with some friends. Nothing big or fancy, just some snacks and drinks and watching a movie I hope will at least be good.

Side Note, I'm really surprised by this promo/poster because with the way it's framed with the three characters (Derek Hale, Allison Argent and Scott McCall) in the middle shown in descending order. It really makes it seem as if Derek (who is at the top) is the main character instead of Scott who at the bottom. I guess marketing decided to capitalize on Tyler Hoechlin's popularity since he currently plays Clark Kent/Superman on The CW series Superman & Lois.

What's your preferred format of reading?

I love that there are different ways of reading: physical, digital and audio. But my preferred format is physical. I love holding a book and turning the pages. Although, I do have an E-Reader, I enjoy reading digital books occasionally. It's a great way to save on shelf space as well as the convenience of having a lot of books on one device so you don't have to carry around a lot of them. With that said I still really enjoy reading physical books.

What TV ships do you want to see go canon in 2023?

Happy Wednesday TV fans! I was wondering what are some of your TV ships (or relationships) you want to see set sail (or go canon) this year?

My number one pick is firefighters Evan "Buck" Buckley and Edmundo "Eddie" Diaz from 9-1-1. Buck and Eddie have some of the most amazing chemistry and it would be such a waste not to put them together especially with how their connection and bond has continued to grow throughout the series. And neither have had a romantic relationship with even a fraction of the chemistry they have with each other. It would be nice if for once a showrunner recognized the chemistry between two same sex characters that they didn't initially set out to make canon but decided to go with it anyway. And the second half of the sixth season would be the perfect time for them to start to acknowledge their feelings and maybe even go on a date.

What book are you trying to finish reading before the New Year?

Happy Wednesday!

I can't believe we only have three days before we're ringing in a new year. And I was wondering if there is a book you're trying to finish reading? Although this wasn't exactly my best reading year, I do want to close out 2022 with one more review. I have the last 30-something pages to finish reading of Star Wars: Red Harvest by Joe Schreiber and I hope to have my final review up by New Year's Eve on Saturday.

Book: Star Wars: Red Harvest by Joe Schreiber

Description:

Unlike those other Jedi sidelined to the Agricultural Corps—those whose abilities have not proved up to snuff—Hestizo Trace possesses one extraordinary Force taletn: a gift with plants. But suddenly her quiet existence among greenhouse and garden specimens is violently destroyed by the arrival of an emissary from Darth Scabrous, a Sith Lord with a fanatical dream poised to become nightmarish reality. For the rare black orchid that Hestizo has nurtured and bonded with is the final ingredient in an ancient Sith formula—crucial to the Dark Lord's obsession, but with consequences far worse than fatal. Now, spawned by a heretofore unknown virus, the rotting, ravenous dead are rising, driven by a bloodthirsty hunger for all things living—and commanded by a Sith Master who lusts for power and the ultimate prize: immortality...no matter the cost.

How do you unwind during the holidays?

The holiday season can be fun but also stressful and draining. Which is why I try to make sure to relax and unwind as much as possible. And some of things I like to do are:

1. A mini stretching session to relax my body

2. Draw or paint

3. Look out the window. If it's too cold to go outside, I like to relax looking out the window. There are a lot trees outside my window and before the sun sets, I always see a lot of squirrels and birds sitting, roaming or flying throughout the branches.

4. Listen to music (and if I'm not too tired I'll get up and dance)

5. Lounging on the sofa curled up in a warm blanket enjoying some of the following:

- Drinking a cup of hot tea or hot chocolate

- Reading my book

- After popping some popcorn, watch a few episodes of some of my favorite shows (which also includes lots of sitcoms and cartoons) and some of my favorite movies

- Put on a moisturizing face mask

- Eat a snack (or two): fruit, chocolate, cupcake, holiday cookies, etc.

So, how are you unwinding during the holidays?

What are five underrated shows?

I've seen this question, what are five underrated shows? asked a lot and I figured I'd go ahead and answer it. There are more than five shows that I think are underrated and I'll probably write another list. But for now, here are five shows I think are underrated:

1. Beauty and the Beast (2012-2016   The CW)

I always felt like Beauty and the Beast was such an amazing show that had an interesting take on the old fairy tale but it was also one of the most underrated shows on The CW. And when it aired, I found it was barely promoted compared to how The CW promoted the channel's other shows. It was also a loosely based reboot of the 1980's Beauty and the Beast TV series.

What Are Some of Your Favorite Fall Essentials?

With the leaves changing colors and chilly fall weather, I was wondering what are some of my favorite fall essentials. Here are a few of mine:

- Fall clothes (especially cozy sweaters)
- Being out in nature (going for walks and taking pictures of all the leaves changing colors)
- Cozy blanket (perfect for curling up in when I'm reading or watching TV)
- Drinking hot cider, hot cocoa (with marshmallow or whipped cream) and hot tea
- Some good books to read
- Watching and rewatching some of my favorite shows and movies
- Soup
- Fall décor (pillows, throw blankets, mugs, etc.)

What are some of your favorite fall essentials?

What books have been on your TBR List for a long time?

Well, I couldn't be happier that it's the weekend, this week has been busy. I just want to curl up on the sofa and read or watch a few shows and movies. And speaking of reading, I was looking over my ever growing TBR (To Be Read) List and I was wondering what are some books that have been on your list for a long time?

Since, I have my books listed on a spreadsheet (now, don't laugh, it makes it easy to keep track of all of my books) I just looked at the beginning of my list and saw these four books: Night of the Living Dandelion by Kate Collins, Teen Titans/Outsiders: The Insiders, Huntress: Year One and Sentenced to Death by Lorna Barrett that have been on my list for a long time and I still haven't read them.

I do have an excuse for not reading Night of the Living Dandelion and Sentenced to Death and that because they are the 11th and 5th books in each of the series which I didn't realize when I had originally bought those books. And since I want to read the two series from the beginning, although I still haven't gotten around to buying the first books, so I just sort of forgot about these books. As for the other two books Teen Titans/Outsiders: The Insiders and Huntress: Year One, I don't have any excuse I just haven't gotten around to reading them.

Book: Night of the Living Dandelion (A Flower Shop Mystery #11) by Kate Collins

Description:

Flower shop owner Abby Knight does not believe rumors that Vlad Serban, friend and employee of Abby's fiancé Marco, is a vampire. But how to explain that Vlad is from Romania, has prominent canines, likes bizarre plants such as bloodwort and Dracula orchid, and dresses entirely in black?

When a local woman is found dead, her body drained of blood, the stakes become life and death. With Vlad the #1 suspect, Abby and Marco race to find the real killer, before Vlad's life really starts to suck.