'Til I Heard Your Voice in a Dream

Don't you hate when a favorite TV show gets cancelled?  I'd been a devoted "Smash" fan ever since the first episode, despite all of the behind-the-scenes drama.  I loved the story, the songs, and being able to witness the process of how a show gets to Broadway.  It all came to an end a couple of weeks ago, but the songs will always stay with me.  I've posted the video below of one that's been stuck in my head lately.  It's actually a song originally done by Andrew McMahon (Something Corporate/Jack's Mannequin), but I love the way it's incorporated into the show--ESPECIALLY the choreography.  It fits so well with the song's message about obstacles getting in the way of relationships.  And Jeremy Jordan's voice?  Please.  Enjoy!  :)

March 2013 Favorites

Spring is in the air, and I'm absolutely LOVING it.  Not loving the pollen or forthcoming allergies, but I will take the bad with the good.  Also, thinking about enforcing another no-buy for the month of April.  I did quite a bit of shopping this past month for my birthday, and though I didn't go crazy with it, I could still probably reel it in a bit.

Home:
Tiki Beach candle from Bath & Body Works- I don't burn candles as much in spring/summer as I do in fall/winter, so I picked up a few of their smallest candles in a variety of scents. This one smells summery and divine.
Kitchen Lemon Anti-Bacterial Hand Soap from B&BW- Soap should always smell this good.

Food:
Healthy choice greek froyo- my Kroger carries these in two flavors (Vanilla Bean & Strawberry), and both are delicious! And only 2 WeightWatchers points a piece.
Subway- Again, keeping WeightWatchers in mind, I've been frequenting Subway and getting my favorite turkey sandwich.

Beauty:
MAKE Cosmetics matte eyeshadow in "Burnt Umber"- Got this in my Birchbox this month (the other color I got in my 2nd box is "Santa Fe"--long story, see this post), and it is just wonderful. Very pigmented and blendable.
BalmShelter tinted moisturizer from theBalm- I've had this for a while, but I still love it. I think it offers pretty good coverage as a tinted moisturizer, and it feels very lightweight when worn. I know I'll continue to reach for this instead of foundation as the weather gets even warmer.

Style/Accessories:
New sunglasses from Target- Gold toned aviators.
iPod Nano- Birthday gift from a special someone!

TV:
Pretty Little Liars- I mean...who else was freaking out during the season finale a couple of weeks ago?? I know I'm not alone.
Nashville- Yes, please.
Smash- I'm loving the rebooted season 2 (and literally ALL of the songs from "Hitlist"), but I'm very sad to be hearing rumors of impending cancellation. Say it ain't so!

Music:
Pink "Just Give Me A Reason"
Tegan & Sara "Closer"
Smash Soundtrack "Heart Shaped Wreckage" 
CHVRCHES "Recover" (below!)

Hope everyone had a great month of March! 

My Television Addiction

Like most people in this technology-driven society, I'm kiiiiiind of addicted to television.  I've narrowed it down to 5 of my favorites to discuss a little bit.


Pretty Little Liars- My love affair with PLL was instant from the very first episode back in 2010.  What's not to love?  Beautiful people involved in an intricate mystery.  Love!  Death!  Intrigue!  Way more dramatic than my high school years ever could have hoped to be. 

Nashville- A new series, but that doesn't make me love it any less.  Yes, I love the different story lines, but I love the music more!  I've already bought a lot of the songs in the iTunes store.  If I spend my hard-earned money on something, you know it's a big deal.

Parks & Recreation- I'm just going to go ahead and put it out there that Amy Poehler is a comedic genius.  Granted, I already knew that from her years at SNL and in several movies, but I seriously love this show.  And, I love that a really funny woman like Amy (first-name basis because I wish we were besties) is having so much success.

Parenthood- Here's a show that makes me cry with each episode.  While a huge, dysfunctional family is something with which I can't personally identify, the situations these family members have faced are very relatable and are portrayed in such a real way.  Team Braverman!

The Mindy Project- Another really funny woman with her own successful show!  I've been reading Mindy Kaling's book, and her personality definitely comes through in her writing.  I hope this show stays around for a long time. 

Other favorite tv shows of mine include: New Girl, Saturday Night Live, The Office, 30 Rock, Bunheads, Revenge, Smash, and Modern Family.  Hm.  Just realized that almost all of these are either female-driven or comedies.  Guess I know my genre of choice, now!

What are some of your favorite TV shows?