Things I Learned Today

[chickwriter]

(1) Driving to/from work in the fall means one can't bloody see well at all when one is driving towards the east in the a.m. and west in the p.m.
(1b) The average 4-door sedan is exactly the right height for sun glare to hit me directly in the eyes.

(2) Going to work when you're still feeling under the weather but know that another day off will mean insanity can sometimes be okay.
(2b) However, staying a full 9 hour day can result in overtiredness and not breathing well.

(3) People can bloody well amaze you.
(3b) A client, who was a bit of a burden over the past couple of weeks sent a brilliant email to me and my boss (the CEO) today praising their new Web site and our work.

(4) Soup is the nectar of the gods.
(4b) Navy bean soup from Perfect Pita is the perfect lunch when one has no appetite.

(5) Frozen hamburger patties and onion sandwich buns can be the perfect dinner.
(5b) There is no 5b.

(6) I am so not a patient woman. (Is it 9/28 yet?)
(6b) I have been slightly spoiled for SGA Season 4, and am comfortable with the level of spoilers I've seen. Mostly photo posts on Joe M's blog and a specific piece of dialogue in ep 1. Other than that, I prefer to remain unknowing and anticipating.

(7) Major networks can be asses.
(7b) Because of a work-related trip, I am going to *miss* the 10/5 episode of SGA. Because of the NBC/Universal break from iTunes, I can no longer blithely buy a Season Pass to my favorite SciFi shows. I repeat: asshats. I will DVR the show, however, iTunes allowed me to rewatch episodes weeks and weeks later, without worrying about hard drive space (I have a 500 GB hard drive just for iTunes). With DVR, I'm going to have to delete episodes of shows to catch others. Stupid NBC.

(8) Fan mail is really, really, REALLY cool.
(8b) Fan mail from other authors, whom you've never met: brilliant. (I got 2 fan emails this week, one from a reader, one from another romance writer).

(9) Callum Keith Rennie is really HOT.
(9b) Ditto.
ETA:
(9c) So is Rodney McKay.
(9d) For that matter...
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(10) Torchwood continues to rock.
(10b) Even in the U.S.

In conclusion:
Home is a very good place and I am so glad I'm in my jammies now.

Thanks to those of you who sent Get Well Soon Wishes!!

Comments

[qe2.livejournal.com]

*smeeeeeeech*

[chickwriter.livejournal.com]

::squoodge::

[akite.livejournal.com]

I didn't actually send you get well soon wishes because I suck, but I did wish them. *g* Driving to and from work with the sun in your eyes, ack! I've so been there! The visor comes down just short of where it needs to be or the sun is right there in that little crack between the visor and the door pillar, and it makes you want to scream!

[chickwriter.livejournal.com]

Hee, I figure that for every written comment/wish, there are a few others thinking good things. :)

[viggofest.livejournal.com]

according to Gateworld, since SGA isn't owned by MGM,merely licensed, then it should not be affected by the MGM/iTunes thing. And the MGM thing would only apply to new shows. Continuing series like SGA are fine through the end of the year. Everybody seems a bit unclear what happens after that.

It's the iTunes and the DVR that are hurting the ratings and threatening the fifth season's existence, imo. For the iTunes viewing to count, it has to be viewed within 24 hours. And I think the SciFi channel--iTunes turnaround is already about 12 hours long.

Nothing from DVRs are tallied, nor are our direct dial satellite and fiber tv systems unless we are a Nielsen family.

WHen things settle down with you--hopefully soon and easy--I want to pick your brain about Little Sister's latest education conquest.

Feel better, there's Torchwood ahead!

Oh, and Season 3 SGA dvds next week along with a new novel and a possible Hewlett spawn....

[chickwriter.livejournal.com]

iTunes and the DVR that are hurting the ratings - Yes, I sadly must agree. "Sadly" because in many ways, iTunes/DVR is the only chance I get to watch certain shows. With my crazy schedule, it's nearly impossible for me to watch things as they air. :( (of course, I'm the "watch immediately on download gal, so in my own personal case, I'm helping, sort of).

That said, I do think the current ratings model (which I realize drives ad sales $$) is in (or should be in) a state of flux, owing to the now more fluid nature of TV viewing. I find it sad that DVR is not counted, even for non-Nielsens, since IMHO, it would be so easy to track.

In any case, not an issue that can be solved by us, but I hope that eventually, it will all resolve itself.

re: Torchwood (and your post about R1 DVDs)...I can hook you up, if you're interested. ::sneaks shadily around the corner and opens trenchcoat::

Yay for the SGA season 3 DVDs next week and commentaries. And yes, a Hewling!! It's really insanely cute how I've become so caught up in DH's saga. He cracks me up and is exactly the type of person I tend to become great friends with (smart, funny, totally a geek)...you know, like, well, you, and many of our Buffy loving folks. Definitely kindred spirits.

Please feel free to e-me about Little Sister's education conquest - I will always make time for you. :)