I'm so over Vicky and Brady. For reals. And I'm going to stop placing my bets as it seems when I do someone I'm rooting for goes home. Either that or I need to change camps and start rooting for Vicky and Brady so they will LEAVE. Garh.

The more I watch the episode, the more I think Vicky and Brady faked his weight purposely so they could get rid of Amy P. The way they winked at each other during the weigh-in and smirked to each other. The way Vicky said 'its noble that some people are here to lose weight and not just play the game' tells me that she's going to gain it all back after she gets home (and I hope she does, and then some because she SUCKS) because she's not doing this for the right reasons. The way she says 'I'm here for my children they fuel me' but the only contact she's tried to get with them has been that damn care package last week. the way she said 'I'll do it because it matters to my team' then basically jumped off the balance beam during this week's challenge. She sucks ASS. I'm sick of her bullshit and she needs to go home.

But how about that Coleen man! And Michelle! I'm wicked proud. I loved seeing Jillian damn near faint over Coleen's weigh-in. Sweet. Can't wait to see what's up next.

I needed a Biggest Loser icon. Seriously.

So...this week. Yeah. I was a little annoyed with Heba because I like Phil and Amy P. But I love that she balanced the teams out a little better so my Jillian still has a shot (not that I was losing faith in her, never. But her team....eh). Yes, his mouth was full of chocolate and peanut butter, but he could've made some kind of noise. It doesn't take that freakin' long to swallow a damn peanut butter cup. For reals. And I was a little sad to see Shellay go, but she did so well at home that I'm over it. She was a little whiny and kind of drove me nuts. (Though Jillian yelling at her was the highlight of my week last week.) And I'm very glad Michelle decided to stay. Very glad that her dad told her she needed to stay and all that. Of all seasons for Jill's mom NOT to come on and have a talk with her team...seriously.

Though I'm scared to make a wager cause this season almost all of my favorite people have ended up going home, I'm placing my bets for the finale. I think we're gonna end up with three girls. I think that Phil and Brady will get sent home as soon as it is convenient to do so. And my top picks for final three are: Colleen (yellow), Michelle (pink) and, honestly, 3rd is a toss up. I think Heba could stay in because she's consistent and has a lot to lose, but that can also be a disadvantage. I think Amy P (red) is a good bet, but Amy C. (purple) could surprise us all. I like Heba but I think I'm pulling more for Amy P at this point. This is my wild card spot though, so I could change my mind in the coming weeks. I think the other two are definitely going to the finale though.

-work

Work has been stressful. We alternate good days with bad. Our boss had a meeting with us this morning to try to get to the root of why we're all so unhappy and what can be done to change it. We laid a lot more on the line than I think he expected us to. My biggest thing is he keeps asking what he can do to motivate me (as far as sales go) I finally told him, listen, I don't even want to stay with this company anymore, that money isn't a motivator for me, its just not. I have enough to get by. I want to work for non-profit because I'm sick of the corporate bullshit. I said, all I really want, is to go home and see my family and friends, I can get the time off, I can afford to make the trip, but just because I'm free doesn't mean they are. So if he could find a way to give me a week off with my family and friends then I would do backflips or whatever he wanted. But he can't give me the only thing I want. So it doesn't matter. I will do my job to the best of my ability because it is my job. But there is nothing he can give me that will make me go above and beyond.

-biggest loser 6.4

Why do they keep sending home the people I like? First my Boston boys, then Jerry, now Ed. Seriously. Could they get rid of someone else? Like that witch from the Brown team? And speaking of Vicky, I feel like this week's episode was meant to soften her image. She was actually...human. Nice, even, at times. Not completely horrible. I still don't like her, she smirked. Her husband had to tell her to clap. But, at least she's not completely horrible. Oh, and Jillian going ape shit on the Purple team (and the rest of her girls). Damn. That was awesome! And I'm with her, I can't wait for season 7 (which they are filming right now), hopefully they will suck less.

-ww

I lost 2.8 this week. Yay! I'm still way too excited about this. I really like going though. Being proactive is a good thing.

-fundraising

I'm doing Trick-or-Treat for Unicef again this year. Actually, I've been collecting since last year. And I got them to set up boxes at the registers at the store. Which makes me feel good.

Also, I'm being locked up for MDA. One of the restaraunts near work participates in the Lock-Up every year, and a co-worker got me involved. They come to work, 'arrest' you, give you lunch and all you have to do is raise as much money as you can towards your 'bail'. Goal is set at $800 and many of you are getting an email from me regarding this. Please give if you can, but I know finances are tight for most of us, so please don't feel pressured. If you didn't get an email from me, but would like to help, here is the link to my personal MDA homepage:

https://www.joinmda.org/lebanonlockup102908/egardner219

So my life has been pretty busy lately and my journal has not accurately reflected it. Time to play catch-up, I suppose.

( Biggest Loser 6.3 )



( School )

( Confession )

So I guess that's my life in a nutshell, at least right now. More soon. :)

Oh. My. Gawd. Here's my summary in a nutshell because I've got a million other things to do (I need to put this out there, though):

I can't believe I lost my Boston Boys. I loved them and I'm wicked sad that they're gone so early. BUT. I still have my yellow team. And Jerry needs to be there. And can I just say that L.T. is turning into a serious hottie? I mean really, those after shots? Damn.

Speaking of the yellow team, how pissed was I at Coleen? I mean really, putting your father and yourself in jeopardy like that for money? Really? I'm recalling Jillian flipping out on Mark last season--'you took off work for 6 months how important could the money be? if it's that important, go home and work, you'll probably make more!'. Seriously.

And I'm glad for the orange teams sake that grey did go home, because they were PISSED that orange backstabbed them. Bad move orange. I wouldn't have done that to the Boston boys. I would've let everyone else vote them off, but I would've held true to my word. Damn.

And the brown team? They can go home. I'm soooo over them. Don't like 'em at all. Over it. Quit playing the game and focus on losing weight, jerks.

Oh. My. Gosh.

Love it. Yellow team (hometown represent!) and Grey team are my favorites, all the way. Seriously, it's gonna be a good season.

And I think it's amusing as all hell that Jillian got the two sickest contestants in the history of the show. I think they are trying to level the playing field for Bob who didn't even have a winner when he handpicked his team last season (both the at-home winner and the on-campus winner were Jillian's kids). And I think it's more amusing that one of Bob's teams went home the first week.

I think the Pink daughter is whiny. Not sure if I dig her. I think the Orange husband is kind of an ass, but mildly amusing. Brown wife is whiny. I think I like the red team. Jury is still out on Purple. And Green went home.

K. I'm tired. I'll try to type something more coherent upon my next viewing.

If you want to be healthy all you need to do is work out, eat right and shut up and listen to me.
--Jillian Michaels

This week was something else. I get way too into this show. Here are my thoughts on this episode:

1) Neil should have been kicked off. If not by the people on the show, by NBC. What he did was wrong. It was a slap in the face to everyone who worked so hard to lose weight. Allowing him to stay doesn't denote a "second chance" it sends the message that this type of "game play" is acceptable and sets a precedent for future casts. I can't wait to see Bob kick his ass this coming week. Can't wait. And let's just say he makes it to the finals, if he plays this dirty on the campus, what's to say he wouldn't play dirty before the finals (using diet pills, etc.). Send his sorry ass home.

2) Amy's lack of weight loss WASN'T because she switched trainers (as many people like to imply). It's most likely that they've hit the point where people start plateauing (i.e. Ryan's 1 lb gain) coupled with the fact she's Amy. I wish she would've gone home by now, but be real people. This can't be blamed on Jillian (see #3).

3) I can't stand Kim. Or at least the Kim that NBC paints for the sake of ratings. I've always loved Jillian. The way Kim dealt with Amy was kind of two-faced. If she's such a good trainer, why is most of her team gone? Not only is most of Jillian' s team still around, but her team members have won the two previous seasons she was on. In her absence Bob's team won--and he only had one member left at the end! And as most of Kim's team is already gone, it doesn't look likely for her again this year. All I'm saying is that Jillian kicks ass and Kim kinda sucks it. Just my 2 cents.

4) I would love to see how Kim and Jillian really get along. They show Jillian talking a lot of smack on Kim, but I know that NBC skews and edits footage for ratings (it is a tv show after all). I would love to know what the real deal is between them.

K, I need to get ready for work now. Check ya lata.

I had an AWESOME workout today. My diet has been so fucked up lately. But I hit the gym hard today, and I'll hit it even harder on Thursday. Hell yeah.

That said, BIGGEST LOSER!



Okay. I'm out of words. (And beer is taking effect...Emme sleepy.)
More soon.

Biggest Loser premier.

Oh. My. God.

I'm rooting for Grandpa Jerry because he's a-fucking-mazing.

I think this is the biggest crew yet.

And I'm going back on my diet and workout regime tomorrow morning. Jeez o Pete.

I want Bob to beat Kim. But I want Jillian to beat Bob. That's all there is to it.

k. I'm going to bed soon.

I love Kim and want the new girl to do well. But I HATE her team. Really, I just hate the women on the red team. And for the first time in my life, I'm hoping that Bob's Blue team will pull out a win--because they don't suck half as much as the red team.

That is all.

1. New Biggest Loser--LOVE KIM!! Wasn't sure I'd like her, but I think she's awesome. Personally, I'm rooting for more individuals on the Blue Team (I have a soft spot for the guys) but overall, I want the Red Team to win (because I think Bob is kind of a pansy). I laughed so hard when Bob said one of the guys on his team needs to toughen up--how sad is it when Bob thinks you're too softhearted? Damn. Can't wait for more this week. :)

2. Finally got to order my cell phone. Had to send it to my parents address, but hey, that let me get it online for $30!! I'll get it when they come up this weekend.

That is all. I must scoot.

Hang tough. :)

Jillian left the Biggest Loser?! Damn I'm bummed...I love her. I hope the new girl will be able to kick Bob's ass--she doesn't look as hardcore as Jillian.

Check her out here.

Psyched to hear that Matt & Suzy from BL#2 are engaged. Loved both of them on the show, hope it works out for them. Wish I would've seen it, but Matt made me turn off the Today Show. Garh. Oh well. *shrugs*

I got my second rejection letter today (from the other school I applied to) but I didn't care as much about them. I didn't really expect to get in anyway. I've decided I'm going to keep my rejection letters. One day, when I'm a professor and I have a student or advisee come to me worried, concerned, frustrated, etc. about grad school/their future I will show them the letters. Tell them it can be done, to keep at it, to try again. *nods*

Still need to email Loyla and ask them the big question: what can I do to improve my chances in the future? But I think I've come up with another proactive solution to the issue--if I can find a community college near where I'm going to be in VT (and if I can afford it), I will sign up for a psych related class or two that I didn't take at BC and continue to renew my knowledge base. It can't hurt me. I love to learn. And it will give me something productive to do with my time.

Today I have cleared a trash bag and a half of stuff from my closet to put up on eBay. Hoo Ah. And I think I've decided how to use my vacation week--I just need to figure out when I can take it. (Merd, it involves you, and I will email you soon!)

I'm getting ready to take a shower and meet with my counselor. Have a swell day, all.

Slept in a little after Matt left for work, had a good time at karaoke last night, went by myself for the first time in ages. Good stuff. I ::heart:: my friends.

Not sore from working out, which is good, because yesterday I wanted to die, but made myself go to the gym anyway. I was a good girl. Yay for me.

Need to get going soon so I have time to do a DVD before work.

Who else saw Biggest Loser: Engaged Couples last night? Good stuff. Jillian still reigns supreme. Okay, I'm going to go back to myspace now and play around some more and check on some more ljs. Hoo ah. :)

Oh, and for anyone who didn't know, Matt & Suzy from the Biggest Loser are dating! That made me happy to hear. (mostly because I have no life).

oh, forgot to add "request transcripts" to that list. Gotta do that by mail since I have to pay for them. Eesh.

And my biggest loser commentary--Sad Dr. Jeff is gone, wish they'd get rid of Andrea because she's frickin' retarded, but happy Dr. Jeff is back with his family. They are so sweet. He and his wife are so cute together it is disgusting. We should all be so lucky. :)

Thanks to all those who said prayers for my grandma, she's doing much better. Still in the hospital, still unstable, but she's off the respirator, she's eating actual food, and she's sitting up and all that. I didn't really realize it at the time, but she'd actually gone into cardiac arrest and they brought her back, so I'm very thankful that she's still here.

Getting nervous for the Psych GREs--tomorrow's the big day. Then I just have to get my applications sent out. Dear Lord, give me strength.

Onto happier things--how about Biggest Loser on Tuesday? I'm diggin' Matt's new hair and soooo glad that my faves are still on. Worried about Matt for next week, but we'll see. And way to go Dr. Jeff! How awesome is it that he hit the 100 pound mark? I had a feeling he'd do it, and I'm so glad he did.

Okay, I'm off to find lunch and then go study some more. Hang tough, kids. Lata...

After the emotions of the moment have passed, the teams were really smart to have gotten rid of Pete--he was the biggest loser on the guys team, which means that he was the biggest competition for everyone, adn they are reaching that point in the game where you want to be surrounded by people with low numbers to improve your odds...gosh they're smart. More later...