tv | Revolution of Love

If you fell in love with Downton Abbey last year, like I did, then you must be excited for the coming of Season 2. Although the UK will see the premiere in September, we’ll have to wait until January. In the meantime, you can go The Daily Beast and click on the photos to read about what season 2 has in store for the characters. There are spoilers so I only skimmed that part since I hate knowing what is going to happen beforehand. I love the excitement of experiencing it as you are watching (or reading) the story. (Unlike my mom who will turn to the last page of a book to see if the ending is worth reading the book in the first place!)
Here is also a short behind the scenes look of Downton Abbey, Season 2.

Hosted by Jen at Conversion Diary.

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I was going to skip the quick takes today because I had a lot to get done but Matthew is being a super crank and wants to be held. So here I am again rocking him with one arm and typing with the other. It’s not really his fault since it’s hard for him to sleep with all the banging going on outside with the guy fixing the deck.

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I need to get the house straightened because I’m having company coming over this weekend. My brother Rob (the one who was really sick last month), my sister-in-law and my new nephew Max are making a weekend trip to Carmel. I’m so excited to see them. And it’ll be the first times the cousins get to meet! 🙂

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Which reminds me, I should snap some photos of how messy the entryway/front room looks right now as Leila has suggested. (See her post How Do Others See Your Home?) Yikes. That will be an act of humility since (for various reasons) I haven’t been able to get anything done these last few days and stuff is piled everywhere. Sigh.

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I’m trying to figure out what to eat this weekend – something healthy but tasty. I joined weight watchers a few weeks ago and it is going well but it is hard changing your eating habits and the way you look at food. Someone once asked me if I was an emotional eater. I wasn’t sure what they meant. They asked, well do you eat when you are happy. Yes. Do you eat when you are sad? Yes. Do you eat when you are lonely? Yes. Do you…okay, let’s cut to the chase. I eat! Everyday is a fiesta! (That is why I am built kinda like a piñata. Short and round.) About the only time I don’t eat is when I am mad. I mean really mad. At those moments I am too upset to do something that would bring me pleasure. But by the looks of me, I don’t hit that level of anger very often. Kidding aside, it is hard to readjust the way I look at food but I need to do my best to stick around for a long time to take care of my babies. (Not to mention that I could actually buy one of those cute dresses I like instead of just pinning them to pinterest!)

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Speaking of food, have you been watching the Next Food Network Star? I’ve watched every season and love the show. I barely saw my recorded episode of the final four yesterday. Although I figured Mary Beth was going home, I didn’t want her departure to give Penny any satisfaction. That girl just seems nasty. I hope it was more editing that made her seem so mean and that she’s not really that bad. Brian and I are rooting for Jeff to win. (Not to mention that Brian is a huge sandwich fan. He could eat them every night!) But I like Suzy (such a sweetheart, although they already have Marcela) and Vic (he was a fave since the beginning, although I never thought he’d make it this far) so even if one of them won, I wouldn’t mind.

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Today when I was browsing pinterest I came across the artist Flor Larios (thanks to mamabear) and I love her work. It has a Spanish folk art feel. I ordered a couple things to hang in my kitchen.

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Okay, and as my last post, my little guy has finally fallen asleep. I’ll put him down in Bella’s room since you can hear the hammering the least in there. Poor little guy. It’s hard to believe that he is 4 months old today! He is usually such a happy baby – as long as he gets his sleep! (Kinda like his mama. 😉
Have a great weekend!

I don’t usually watch Oprah but for the Sisters, I am happy to make an exception.
From The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist

Dear Friends,

The Dominican Sisters of Mary will be featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show on Tuesday, November 23rd.

This is a new show that includes interviews with Mother Assumpta, Sr. Joseph Andrew, Sr. Mary Samuel, Sr. John Dominic and other Sisters; as well as on-site filming of the First and Final Profession Masses and this year’s Entrance Day, during which we welcomed 22 Aspirants.

The show will feature the experience of a Sister entering religious life and the meaning of religious profession as being ‘married’ to Christ.

You may recall that Oprah first reached out to our community on February 9th of this year due to an interest in the hidden aspects of religious life. Click here to watch an excerpt from that program.

The response from the first show was so positive that the Sisters were asked if we would be open to another opportunity to share our life. We have accepted this invitation in the hopes of reaching an audience we might not otherwise reach with the witness of our life and the Gospel. Please join us in praying that the show will be for the good of souls and the honor of God.

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, let us give thanks to God for His bountiful goodness. May God bless you and your families during this holiday season.

In Jesus and Mary,
The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist

Disclaimer: The following post pertains to TV entertainment. If you do not feel that is a suitable subject for a Catholic blog, please skip this post. Thank you.
Okay, so last night Brian and I finally got to watch the season premiere of The Next Food Network Star. We enjoy calling out our favorite chefs after only watching the first five minutes of contestant introductions. Then we watch as the weeks go by to see if our favorites rise to the occasion or make a sad exit.
After the intro my three fave guys were Brad (cute kid with hat), Herb (former chubby guy with muscles) and Das (Dr. Smoooooth.) My fave girls were Aria (teary eyed mom with 3 yr old) and Aarti (perky flower-haired girl. Brian’s fave guys were Tom (big guy with hair like Andrew when it’s not cut), Brad and Das. His fave girls were Aria and Dzintra (off-the-wall blonde – that pick caught me by surprise since she annoyed me right off).
By the end of the show I was loving Aria and hoping sweet boy Brad gets a bit more confidence. Herb and Das can still do well if they channel their energy and let their cooking do all the big talking. By the end of the show Brian still liked Tom (who reminds him of his fave last year, Adam Gertler) and he was bummed that Dzintra’s “quirkiness” was getting a little bizarre. (I told you, honey!) Looks like an interesting season! 🙂 So who were your faves??

Did you catch the Dominican Sisters of Mary on Oprah? I was hesitant to watch it since I wasn’t sure what kind of spin it would have. However, I am happy to say that it was a great piece. The Sisters answered their questions and explained their way of life with such joy and honesty that you could not help being impressed with them, whatever your religious background. I hope this opens up the doors for many women questioning the meaning and purpose of their life.

And here is a video with general information about the Sisters.