[Happily] Amusing Ourselves to Death

The title is borrowed from a very interesting book I read for extra credit in high school (any of you shocked by the fact that I frequently sought extra credit even with a high grade clearly don't know me very well). The book, in my humble opinion, was spot on. Scary (much like Brave New World), but alarmingly true. According to The New York Daily News, the average American spends 34 hours a week watching TV. I'm no exception. In fact I'd venture to say I might watch more than average (or at least I used to).

On this idea, I wanted to share with you some of the hours of my life I wish I could get back, and which ones I'd happily give away again if given the opportunity to.

Shows I wish I would've jumped on board with from the beginning (instead of carving out time to watch multiple seasons now):

-Mad Men (the fashion, premise, and cast. yes, please.)

-New Girl (quirky style, and humor - I can relate)

-Dexter (I do love Criminal Minds and Snapped)

Shows I wish I hadn't wasted my time with-- those hours are lost for.ev.er. now:

-PLL (just tell us who A is already so we can move on with our lives. I refuse to be like my mom watching Days of our Lives with main characters grandchildren now being factored into the plot.)

-The Kardashians (I know, I know. I was once their biggest fan, but enough is enough people. In the words of Kris Humphries, "Four years ago you sold clothes in a boutique in the Valley. Now, like all the sudden, you're miss princess!")

-The Hills (I mean, c'mon, was the ripping down of the backdrop really necessary?! We get it, it wasn't reality, but geez way to alienate your loyal fanbase Adam DiVello.)

Shows I happily watch:

-Giuliana and Bill (amazaballs boo boo)

-The Americans (rise comrades) 

-Pretty Wicked Moms (swanky and fabulous)

-Sister Wives (love should be multiplied, not divided)

I wish they'd bring back:

-Gilmore Girls (Hi, hello, where do you think I learned quick wit and my love of coffee from?)

-Girls Next Door (I know Holly and Kendra have bebes and Hef has a wife, but I'm still holding out hope.)

-SATC (I get that there is nothing left for them to do, but I wasn't done watching the character yet.)

-The O.C. (I still don't get why Marissa had to die...)

- Friends (Yes, I'm still waiting for the reunion special that will never happen.)

 Any strong feelings about your favs?

Pretty Wicked Hilarious

In lieu of last night's television fabulousness [in case you didn't know, Tuesdays are my "stay in and watch hours of t.v." nights] with PLL (oMgEzIeS), Dance Moms (which has now turned into a weird talk show, ergo I won't continue watching), and the icing on the incredible cake Pretty Wicked Moms. 

Yes, I watch (and love) this show.

As if I needed another reason (besides based-on-real-events movies) to love Lifetime, Pretty Wicked Moms is beyond amazing. Pure T.V. gold, I tell you. If you've been hesitant, let me assure you, it's full of bleach-blonde, Southern women that can get a bit catty, but it's insanely amusing and I can't get enough of Emily "Swanky" Dees Boulden. Thus, the subject of my post: Emily's awesomeness.

Emily, otherwise known as the "Queen Bee," is straight from the heart of Mississippi (specifically, Philadelphia, Miss., as we learned last night) and has the thick accent to prove it. She and her oh-so-hilarious hubby, Pete (a cosmetic dentist--hence everyone's beautiful pearly whites) have one daughter, Amzie, and her store, SWANK, in the heart of Atlanta. And in case they weren't swanky enough, Emily and Pete's wedding was featured on Mississippi's MyScoop website.

As annoying as she can seem, she's honest, hilarious, and swanky to the core. 

And you don't get Emily without her trusty sidekick and doggy-momma, Nicole Noles. A few of my fav Emily moments are as follows: