(43-355) What I've Been Missing...

The other day I read an announcement that had me very conflicted.  It said that James Spader would be joining the cast of "The Office."  Since I've mentioned James Spader in a number of previous posts, it should come as no surprise that I'm super happy that he's returning to television, BUT as I've never seen an episode of "The Office" in my life, I fear that I'd be starting a lil late in the game.  I suppose that if I had a good deal of time on my hands, I could try and watch a couple of episodes, but we all know that time is not something that I have a lot of AND the truth is, I never really had any interest in watching it, which is why I've been content to miss it.  I KNOW that "The Office" is very popular, so some of you may find it difficult to believe that I've never watched it; but just as I've missed some classic movies  there have also been several shows that I have never tuned in to.

Since my "Missing Movies" got such a good response, this seems like an opportune time, to share some TV shows that I've never seen.  Since #53 of "100 Random Things About Me" was "I have NEVER watched an episode of Star Trek." I don't feel the need to put Star Trek or any other Sci-fi type show on this list.  If it's a show that's Sci-fi, or futuristic, you can pretty much assume that I've NEVER seen it.  Ironically enough, #52 on that same list was " I will miss James Spader and "Boston Legal" terribly." 

So what else haven't I seen?  There are probably TOO many to list; so far now, since I am the Queen of FAIRNESS, I'll just 25 like I did with the movie post.

1.    ANY "CSI" show
2.   "House"
3.   "Everybody Loves Raymond"  (OK, I saw an episode in syndication once,   but just once.)
4.   "Home Improvement"
5.   "Newhart"
6.   "Modern Family"
7.   "Frasier"  (OK, maybe once but that was it.)
8.   Any "Law and Order" show
9.   "In the Middle"
10.  "Malcolm In the Middle"
11.  "Dexter"
12.  "Talk Radio"
13.  "The New Adventures of Old Christine"
14.  "Baywatch"
15.  "America's Got Talent"
16.  "Parks and Recreation" (Though I would like to check this one out)
17.  "My Name is Earl"
18.  "30 Rock"
19.  "The Simpsons"
20.  "According to Jim"
21.  "Two and a Half Men"
22.  "How I Met Your Mother"
23.  "Scrubs"
24.  "LOST"
25.  "Mad Men"

I probably could have made two separate lists, one for dramas and one for comedies; but we'll just let this suffice for now.  If you'd like to weigh in, on if I should start watching "The Office," or if you have a favorite show that you'd like to recommend, feel free to leave me a comment here or on Facebook, or you can email me.
Till next time...
Queen of EVERYTHING

(43-12) My Something Special

Since both of my parents passed away by the time I was 19 years old; I always had the feeling that something very special was going to happen to me - something uncommon; something that others wouldn't experience.  It's not that I had a chip on my shoulder or that I thought that I was owed anything; it was just a notion that I believed wholeheartedly and took great comfort in.  At times I would wonder what that something special would be.  Maybe I'd be the first woman President, or achieve an uncommon goal; but once I fell in love with Luis, I KNEW!  I knew that Luis was MY SOMETHING SPECIAL and that we were going to have a love that was beyond compare and 16 years later, I still believe that I was right!!  I know that I have yet to share the story of how I met Luis; and I've previously explained that I was holding off on doing so because I didn't want Lifetime Television to snatch up my story without it being copy written; but I've now decided to submit the story to the "Glamour Magazine" essay contest; so God willing, you'll be reading it in Glamour at a later date.
Now Luis and I have our tiffs, spats and blow outs like most couples do and why wouldn't we; after all, I am the Queen of OVERTHINKING, The Queen of SENSITIVITY and OK I'll say it, The Queen of ARGUING; so of course I'm going to challenge the Prince of PATIENCE from time to time.  Nonetheless, despite our disagreements, I am still very much in love with my husband and I have to say that this weekend I fell in love with him ALL OVER AGAIN.
Sometimes there are defining moments in a couples relationship and we experienced one this weekend.  Luis was strong for me when I couldn't be; and he allowed himself to be put in an uncomfortable position in order to spare me and the kids from a painful situation.  Once again I can't go into details of the how and why; but suffice it to say that his generosity, his selflessness, and his protection moved me to tears.
Luis is our rock. He has the voice of reason and the strength of Hercules. Yesterday I truly was a damsel in distress and he was my Knight; my HERO.  The kids and I are so BLESSED to have Luis because what we have IS something VERY special indeed.
Till next time...
Queen of EVERYTHING