Recent Loves

It has been over a month since I blogged.  If you knew how much was getting accomplished at work though, you'd be proud... no? Yeah, not as fun.  This is a short post to get back into the swing of things, but I had to share some of the most amazing things I can't get enough of lately:

Creamy VEGAN! Avocado Pasta from this chick;

I was doing so well coming off my Starbucks-coconut-syrup high, and then I found this drink... I liked La Croix water before this.  Now, I love it;

And I LOOOVE drinking my La Croix in my Starbucks cold-cup. I am rarely without it.

Still LOVING my bi-weekly Pilates class.  Even when work is bonkers, I shut my door (proverbially, until my office is finished) at 5 to get to the Y and in class before 5:30.  Seriously can't go without it.

My Apple Magic Trackpad at Work... this gadget has totally revolutionized how much fun working can be. 

Parenthood is on Netflix.  Heaven help my productivity.

Have a Great, Great Week! I'm off to ... work 

Nominations Abound!

Confession: admittedly, and slightly sadly, and to some extent, I measure my life in awards shows.  Mostly by the Oscars and the 'Best Picture' from whichever particular year, but the Emmys get me excited for the awards and for the Oscar Nominations on the far horizon.  This morning, the Emmy nominations were announced.  Needless to say, I am ecstatic!  While I don't watch that much television and most of it does come in boxed sets, there are a few series that prompted my relationship with tivo a few years back and they were duly recognized by the Emmys.
I love the slightly-older (in tv terms) series 30 Rock (NBC).  I always will be.  Fantastic writing, fantastic story-line, real humor, and Alec Baldwin!  I used to be in love with the Office (NBC), but in my opinion, it strayed too far from its humble roots and doesn't feel as genuine as it used to.  This past season, I fell in a mad-type love with Modern Family (ABC) and Glee (FOX).  I have never laughed out loud as much as I do when I watch Modern Family.  It's a perfect comedy and perfectly cast.  Glee makes me smile and sing and dance around with happy.  Bottom Line: all three of my faves have considerable smart humor and wit and they should win everything.  Glee received an amazing 19 nominations this morning, Modern Family received 14, and '30 Rock' received 15.
Chris Colfer, who plays Kurt on Glee was nominated for best supporting actor and my heart could not be more happy!  Totes love him on the show and think he's hilarious and perfect.
Here are the Nominations for the Comedy "Big" Awards:

Comedy Series

“Curb Your Enthusiasm”

“Glee”

“Modern Family”

“Nurse Jackie”

“The Office”

“30 Rock”

Lead Actress in a Comedy

Lea Michele, “Glee”

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, “The New Adventures of Old Christine”

Edie Falco, “Nurse Jackie”

Amy Poehler, “Parks and Recreation”

Tina Fey, “30 Rock”

Toni Colette, “The United States of Tara”

Lead Actor in a Comedy

Jim Parsons,”Big Bang Theory”

Larry David, “Curb Your Enthusiasm”

Matthew Morrison, “Glee”

Tony Shalhoub, “Monk”

Steve Carell, “The Office”

Alec Baldwin, “30 Rock”

Supporting Actor in a Comedy

Chris Colfer, “Glee”

Neil Patrick Harris, “How I Met Your Mother”

Jesse Tyler Ferguson, “Modern Family”

Eric Stonestreet, “Modern Family”

Ty Burrell, “Modern Family”

Jon Cryer, “Two and a Half Men”

Supporting Actress In a Comedy

Jane Lynch, “Glee”

Julie Bowen, “Modern Family”

Sofia Vergara, “Modern Family”

Kristen Wiig, “Saturday Night Live”

Jane Krakowski, “30 Rock”

Holland Taylor, “Two and a Half Men”

Noticeably, I left off any mention of the dramas.  Honestly, I don't think there are any good dramas on right now... at least not that I have seen.  In order to remedy, I am currently watching Mad Men series like it's my job and caught up on Grey's Anatomy.  Still, Comedies just make me happier...

Not Justin Bieber...

In other news, what is up with all these bieber look-a-likes?  Is that hairstyle really all the rage in young adolescents?  I feel Old.

Glee Has Heart.

Wow.  I just finished watching this week's episode of Glee on Hulu.  It is entitled 'Laryngitis' and all about finding your voice.
Watch it here:


This is one of the best episodes I have EVER seen of this show.  Usually, I enjoy Glee for its over-the-top musical numbers, adorable high school social mini-dramas, the voices, and lately, for the media and political jabs.  The first half of this episode absolutely lived up to my usual love of Glee.  The second half, however, reminded me that Glee has heart... and a Big one at that.
First, I'm SO SO happy that some of the "minor" characters are getting the chance to shine.  Puck and Mercedes duet was phenomenal and also an exciting and refreshing break from the pop numbers Glee has been cashing in on lately.  Kurt's solo was amazing (not to mention the Alexander McQueen scarf he was so ferociously rocking).  And Kurt's relationship with his father is so sweet and what I can only imagine is pretty true to life.  Rachel's duet with Fin's hurt friend towards the end, and the entire cast's rendition, of U2's One was epic.  I may have shed a little tear... Just like Rachel.
Best part of the entire episode?  Kurt's solo and the talk with his dad afterwards.
Best line of the entire episode?  Kurt's father telling him, "your job is to be yourself."
Perfect words to live by.  Almost perfect episode.

If Only

Dear Tina Fey,
I love you.  Thanks for understanding and playing to single gals everywhere. I wish I had a brownie husband.
xoxo,
Alix

Live. Love. Laugh

Cleveland- I'm gonna miss you, Pt. I

Joakim Noah's Earlier Cleveland Bashing: 


“I don’t know about Cleveland, man, there is nothing going on. It’s bad, man.”
After that quote, Noah was asked whether his dislike for the city could be used as motivation in the series: “What, that Cleveland really sucks?”