I'm watching a Graham Norton episode and yet more music I have no idea of, but have cheerily made their dent in the music industry anyway--Girls Aloud. What does a five woman group have to do to not look like they're standing around, especially when they're dressed in nightclub gear, meaning very high heels and two in skirts tight enough that their choreography is stilted?

Their song "Biology" is actually quite good, though the video clip will not help with your question. (I recommend avoiding their cover, with the Sugababes, of "Walk This Way".)

And the boys are gone. Thanks for putting up with my chaparone and post. Sounds like they had a good time. They still didn't eat all that much. Oh well, glad I didn't get fancy food for them.

I'm thinking a nap sounds good.

I'm used to girl groups being more distinct and looking busier than boy bands. Which is probably biased selection more than anything else, but there you go.

Catching up on Raising Hope, and I have to say--Virginia and Burt are one of my favourite sitcom couples. They love each other so much--it's rare that a plot hinges on a relationship or communication issue (and when they do, it's ore often over-support than self-defence).

One Direction basically stands around. But they all have different hair.

It a glorious, no-clouds, full-out sunny day here. Stuff is melting and sliding off roofs all over, and the pavements are dissolving snow as fast as the dark patches can gather radiation. I may need to take out the garbage just so I can bask.

edit: Of course, it's also going to be cold as frozen ass tonight, but them's the breaks in a Utah January.

E, our yearly Xmas guest made us Manhattans last night. Yum. We then lit a fire in the fireplace and watched The Big Lebowski while eating fancy desserts from Porto's. A very nice low-key night.

Darn it...headache is building. Not cool. I didn't have any alcohol yesterday.

I did find a replay of the Rose Parade. Just saw a couple get married on a float.

If my experience is any guide, for all future dental antibiotic needs, they will try to give you clindamycin, and then get irritated when you tell them you're allergic. That damn antibiotic is their favorite one to prescribe.

In fairness, the dentist did ask if I was allergic, but yeah--the UC doctor asked my why clindamycin, and then answered himself "because he's a dentist". I am just glad to be off it. Monday I was wondering if I would be out all this week because I felt so crappy. I thought it was the infection though.

In happier news, it is gorgeous here today. I think I may go outside and do some more weeding, just to enjoy the not-rain.

I adore Raising Hope -- it fills the empty sitcom hole in my heart left by My Name is Earl.

Any night that includes Manhattans, The Dude, and desserts from Portos is a good night.