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My 2015 Fall TV Line Up

written by Parita 18 Comments

Every September I look forward to one thing and one thing only…

…new seasons of all my favorite TV shows!

In a day and age where everything can be DVR’ed or watched online, I absolutely love sitting down to watch in real time.  Reminds me of my childhood!

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And it just so happens that in 2015, I have a show lined up Monday through Thursday.  It really can’t get any better than that!

Monday – The Big Bang Theory

The Big Bang Theory is one of my favorite shows ever!  I love all the nerdy humor, and even though Sheldon can be annoying, he’s grown on me.  The storyline has really evolved over the years as well, and I like that.  The characters had to grow up at some point!  I have a feeling this season is going to be one of the best yet.  Keep it coming Big Bang!

Tuesday – The Mindy Project

Even though I love The Mindy Project, I totally get that it’s not for everyone (Vishnu’s not a fan!).  The humor can definitely be a little over the top.  Now that it’s on Hulu, the writing and humor are definitely more risque, so that’s an interesting change!  I’m excited to see Mindy take on a new role (don’t want to give away any spoilers!) this season.  Never a dull moment with Dr. Lahiri!

Wednesday – Modern Family

Modern Family is another favorite of mine.  At this point, I’ve probably seen every episode three times!  I love how even though the characters have gotten older, the true essence of the show has stayed the same.  And this season is definitely off to a strong start – can’t wait to watch Alex experience college, see how/if Hailey and Andy’s relationship evolves, etc.  

Thursday – How to Get Away with Murder

How to Get Away with Murder is a CRAZY show.  SO many twists and turns.  Just when you think, can this get any more ridiculous, it does!  But I guess that’s what keeps people (us!) coming back for more.  Also, bits and pieces of future scenes are woven into each episode, so you’re always left asking, “WTF?”  We’re only two episodes in and I’m already confused, curious and excited about each and every character!

Delayed start – New Girl

New Girl is scheduled to start in January 2016 because Zooey Deschanel (the main female character) is currently pregnant in real life.  Can’t really work that into the storyline I guess!  I hear Megan Fox will be taking her place while she’s on maternity leave.  Regardless, last season ended on the perfect note, and I can’t wait to see what happens next.

What does your fall TV lineup look like?

Written on October 7, 2015 Related:T.V.

Men's leather Toms in brown

Weekend Recap – Birthday Fun & Oddball Comedy Festival

written by Parita 12 Comments

When it comes to my own birthday, I don’t like to make a huge deal out of it.  A little chocolate in some shape or form, and I’m a happy girl!   But what I didn’t realize is that I was applying my nonchalant attitude to Vishnu’s birthday as well.  Yes, I always make sure to do something special for him, but I never make it ALL about him.  And as much as he denies it, I know he enjoys and appreciates a little extra attention on his birthday.

That is exactly why I decided to change things up this year!

After work on Friday, I made a little celebratory dessert – Katie’s Gooey Chocolate Chip Brownie Bars.  You guys, these bars are addicting.  I know this was Vishnu’s birthday weekend, but I definitely ate more of this sweet treat than he did.  Unfortunately, I forgot to take a picture…oops.  Trust me though, you need this in your life!

When Vishnu got home from work on Friday night, I asked if he wanted the first half of his present a little early (his actual birthday was on Saturday).  Before he even had a chance to say “ok, sure,” I ran into our room.  I knew he was going to love what I got him, and I couldn’t wait any longer.  If you can’t tell, I was more excited than he was!

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Vishnu’s a shoe guy.  He has more shoes than most girls I know!  And that’s exactly why I got him some beautiful new leather TOMS.  The cognac color is beautiful!  They even look great with scrubs. Smile

On Saturday morning, I asked Vishnu what kind of food he was craving.  The answer was brunch, so the birthday boy and I headed to Banyan Café.  This restaurant came highly recommended from a waiter at a different restaurant, so we were super excited to check it out.

The Black Bean Benedict had my name written all over it, so that’s what I ordered.  Vishnu decided to go with the Smoked Salmon Benedict.  Both dishes were absolute brunch perfection.  My benedict came with eggs, black beans, a grilled peppers, salsa verde, corn bread, and a side of rosemary breakfast potatoes.  Vishnu’s came with eggs, smoked salmon, capers, tomato, lemon marmalade (I know right!), toast, jalapeno aioli, and the breakfast potatoes.  We will be back!

Banyan Cafe Brunch

After stuffing ourselves silly, I suggested we walk around for a while.  The weather in St. Pete was gorgeous – warm with a slight breeze.  Vishnu forgot his sunglasses at home, so we made what I thought was quick pit stop.  Umm no.  The birthday boy decided to take a birthday nap, and I didn’t have it in me to wake him up!

Eventually, we had to get ready for part two of Vishnu’s birthday present – the Oddball Comedy Festival!

Oddball Comedy Festival

I did a little research beforehand and learned that this event can get a little crazy in terms of parking, lines, etc.  We decided to leave home around 3:30 because the parking lots opened up at 4:00.  In true Parita fashion, we were a tad bit early, but it all worked out because we were able to grab a quick bite to eat from the Taco Bus food truck!  We were also able to watch a few different comedians perform on the festival (secondary) stage.

A little before 7 pm, we headed to the amphitheater for the main stage performances.  You guys, we laughed…A LOT!  Of course, when you go to something like this, you have to put your sensitivity hat away and just go with it (I’ll be honest, I found this a little hard when it came to certain topics.), but overall, we had a great time!

Jeff Ross, Roastmaster General and the host for the night, was awesome.  He started the show by using an audience cam to narrow in on members of the audience so he roast them.  Later, he randomly picked 10 people to come on stage so he could roast them.  Hilarious!  Of course, Amy and Aziz were ridiculously funny!  Amy joked about how she’s always told what a great time it is for women in Hollywood and how that can’t be true because all the women are starving!  Aziz joked a lot about his relationship and how being a minority in Hollywood has affected him.  Good stuff!  Vishnu and I were reacting some of the jokes on our way home…albeit not as successfully!

There was no celebrating on Sunday because Vishnu had to get up early and head to work.  I, however, woke up and finished Why Not Me?.   I then made a to do list and got to work – cleaning, organizing, packing, shopping, writing, etc.  Needless to say, Sunday was a full yet productive day.

While I’m sad the weekend is over, I’m excited about my trip to Chicago this week!  And the fun doesn’t end when I get back.  Our friends Jenny and Jimi are visiting and staying with us over the weekend.  WOO HOO!

Have a great Monday!

Do you like comedy shows?  Who’s your favorite comedian?

Written on October 5, 2015 Related:Entertainment, Humor, Weekend

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