Inauguration Eve

I'm not going to lie... I'm pretty excited about tomorrow. Who couldn't be? Whether you voted for Obama or not you have to be excited to witness history and see how far America has come in the past 45 years.

I'm pretty sure this will be the first time I've watched a president take the oath of office. Not sure why I didn't watch in 2005. In 2001, I was actually in Washington, DC, but it wasn't for the Inauguration. I was there for the Pro-Life march, which took place 2 days later. I remember it was a really big deal that Bush was taking office... there were promises that abortion would be banned or something. Obviously, that never happened.

Anyway, come 11:00 tomorrow my eyes will be glued to the TV screen to watch Obama make history.

Week 30: January 11-17

Thursday, January 15, 2009: Watched President Bush give his farewell address.

Calls Welcome

This is hard for me to say, but...

... thank you to all the crazies who call the newsroom. You improve my debate skills every day.

Week 29: January 4-10

I'm late again...

This week was one of the best weeks of the year... why? My birthday was in it! :) Luckily I got to go home and celebrate with all my family and friends.

Saturday, January 10, 2009: Celebrated my 23rd birthday! I got my very first game system... Sega! Sonic is my favorite.

Saturday, January 10, 2009: Went to the new casino downtown, Lumier. I lost a whopping $2.

Weeks 27-28: December 21- January 3

Wow it's been a busy couple weeks. Who would have thought the holidays would be hectic? :) I haven't kept up with my weekly picture post because it's been a crazy two weeks, and with that being said I don't have any pictures to share. The only pics I took are of my cats and Christmas tree. Really the only things I have to share are 1) celebrating the holidays with my family and 2) ringing in the new year with Jason for the 4th time.

It's been a great couple weeks. :)

Week 26: December 14-20

Ok I'm a few days late on this one. The week is going by so fast!

Sunday, December 14, 2008: Went to the company Christmas dinner in the Tower Club. It was my first time up there... what a view!

Thursday, December 18, 2008: Tried fruitcake for the first time! It wasn't as bad as I was expecting, but I can't say I'll be having it again any time soon.

Ridiculous Ratings

So I was looking through some Nielsen ratings stuff tonight and came across the top rated shows every year since the 50's. Classics like I Love Lucy, Dallas, and of course Seinfeld were on the list. However, only two shows since 1951 finished with the highest average Nielsen rating for 5 straight years... All in the Family and The Cosby Show. When I think of these shows I think of groundbreaking great TV much of America enjoyed.

American Idol is on the verge of joining the ranks of those American classics. How sad.

So far it has 4 straight years at the top, and I don't see it sinking any time soon. How did this happen?! Do that many people watch it? Or is it at the top because there are 3 episodes a week? Either way, there is no excuse America. This many people should not still enjoy this show after it's been on for so long.

Forty years from now are people really going to look back and remember Ryan Seacrest and his amazing antics on the show? No. Are people going to remember who won Season 3? No. It's been 20-35 years since All in the Family and The Cosby Show had new episodes, but they still rerun on TV Land and the such. People these days still watch the shows and have a general understand of them and what they meant for American television. They're still quoted and people remember the characters. I just don't see that happening with American Idol.

On a side note, we got some preliminary numbers back today and KSPR improved in every show! :) Yay! Watch out Oprah...

Week 25: December 7-13

Friday, December 12, 2008: Installed my new TV! Now I just need an HD TiVo.

Saturday, December 13, 2008: Rang the Salvation Army bells.

Saturday, December 13, 2008: One of the most important so far... got Jason to like Bailey! Admit it Jason, he's not so bad after all. :)

Week 24: November 30-December 6

Sunday, November 30, 2008: Became the proud owner of my 1st flat-screen TV! However, as you can tell from the picture, I haven't set it up yet...

*I also have an add to last week's... I went to my first ever sex toy party. It was for my best friend from high school's bachelorette party. Of course there are embarrassing pictures, but not on my camera :)

Week 23: November 23-29

Friday, November 28, 2008: Made our annual trip to Kiener Plaza. They had new lights this year!