I'll admit I'd have probably had a very similar response to the crash itself, but I like to think the realization that it was necessary to pull my shit together and start helping would take hold a few days sooner.

I thought she did well enough in the first few episodes, but since well before "Hearts and Minds" she's been reminding me of a cardboard cutout.

what it comes down to for me...I can't see why the fuck Sayid would want to be with her. So because of that, she needs to go.

Oh, I totally hear that.

I'd rather see Sayid with her than lusting after Kate, like every other man on the island.

Am I alone in my Kate hate?

Well, it would be nice if they had more women featured. I don't hate Kate yet...but that's because I think the writing of her has been weird. If I get over the weird motivations, I think she is a good actress.

I am HOPING the new character will be a romantic interest for Sayid. I think they would make a hot couple.

I like Kate. Not always thrilled with how her chracter is written, but that's true for everyone on the island. I think the actress does a good job, though.

lusting after Kate, like every other man on the island

Well, two of them, which seems fair enough. Who else they gonna get smitten with? I don't like Kate, but someone needs two admirers, because you have to have a romantic triangle, and I'd rather see guys doing the admiring than girls, since I shudder to think of how the other way would be written.

I have, waiting for me at home, the season premieres of BSG and SG-1! (And two other Sci-Fi shows I don't watch -- Ghost Hunters, and something else.)

I shall soon have spoilers! Yay!

Need lots of details on the SG flavored Ben Browder hottness, please.

This week's Ask Ausiello column has spoilers for Lost and Veronica Mars. Go, read.