I'm Baack!!

And with a confession. I know you’ve wondered why I’ve dropped out of the blog world for the last month. So, I’m breaking one of my personal blogging rules about revealing too much of my personal life, after all I blog pop culture. No one cares about my personal life. So here goes!

I’m PREGNANT. Eighteen weeks now. A few weeks ago my doctor told me to slow down and put me on bed rest. I’m happy to say I feel much better and baby is thriving. I don’t know the sex yet since the baby wouldn’t open its legs on the last ultra sound, which is perfect if it’s a girl.

With that said, it’s great comfort too get back in some sort of routine and get back to writing, which has always been therapeutic for me. The best thing about being forced to kick back and relax is all the self-introspection and guilt free hours of watching television.

Naturally, I have new loves in TV programming. Here’s a list of what struck my fancy:

Scott Baio is Single… and 45

Boy, who knew Chachi was such a prick? He’s a serial womanizer who sees marriage as death. Unlike ladies men like Hugh Hefner, Charles (in Charge) can’t seem to end a relationship on good terms with any woman. I adore and applaud his candor in speaking about his past. I also like that his work with the life coach forces him to rehash past relationships in personal. Very humbling. Brilliant!

Anthony Bourdain- No Reservations

I have been a cooking show junkie for the past months but this show is outrageous. Driven by the dry and often drunken wit of author/chef Bourdain, the program showcases his gastric escapades in exotic and not so exotic locales worldwide. He prides himself in eating like a local, which means spicy noodles in Korea, chewy rat in Ghana or fried pork in Puerto Rico. He’s down for what ever!

The Judge Shows

Daytime television has gotten away from talk and game shows and is heavy on legal programs. There are too many to mention, though Judge Mathis is a riot. I love the clueless nature of the plaintiff and defendants as well as the biting sarcasim of the judges.

Hell’s Kitchen and Kitchen Nightmares

British chef Gordon Ramsey is a straight up trip for me. They have to bleep him so much you can barely understand what he’s saying. HK is an exercise in patience and tolerance. The chef’s aren’t extremely creative or talented. All they have to do is survive dinner service and the chef. I’ve personally felt let down since Waffle House cook Julie was let go. KN is on my new favorite BBC America. Ramsey spreads his special charms to struggling restaurants that call in for his help in revamping their establishments.

Footballers Wives

This is Britain’s answer to Dynasty. Bitchy women, tons of heavy eye shadow and sparkly little dresses. I love it. Soccer wives are the equivalence to rock star wives. Flashy and trashy. Great TV!

What are you watching these days?