Bad form, Bravo...

So I lost 1.5 hours of my life watching the first half of the Real Housewives of New York City last night after I got home from class.

First, you may be asking why I watch such crap. Well, because it's easy on the brain after a long day at work and a long evening in class. It's been my guilty pleasure, but as of last night, I'm done.

It was horrible. I've watched each of the four seasons of this reality show, and have to say that with the departure of Bethenny, it's taken a 90° downhill turn.

Nothing about it was entertaining. Or funny. Or remotely civil. It was the brunettes vs. blondes, and nobody won in my opinion.

Each of the ladies dished out their fair share of meanness, some more than others. The brunettes really ganged up on Alex, but she took it in stride and help her own. Good for her.

It's not worth going into detail, but I was disgusted by everyone, even the host, and can't spend any more time on this tripe.

My new guilty pleasure? Not sure yet. But you can bet it won't be on the Bravo network.

Movie Review - Horrible Bosses

Want a lot of good laughs?

See this movie.

Here is a short list of reasons why:

1. Charlie Day - just watching this guy open his eyes makes me laugh.

2. Colin Farrell - he's just so gross in this movie. Genius.

3. Jamie Fox - MuthaF*cka Jones. 'Nuff said.

4. Charlie Day - he's like the illegitimate child of Bobcat Goldthwait and that weird kid you went to Jr. High School with. Strange, funny, a mess, and a voice that varies in pitch depending on his stress level.

5. The Ting Ting car scene. So simple, yet so wet-your-pants-from-laughing-so-hard funny.

6. Jason Bateman - he's back after a brief foray into smugdom.

7. Charlie Day - dammit, this guy is funny.

I get the feeling that a lot of the scenes were ad-libbed. The flow seemed natural. Jason Sudeikis is okay - he's a bit smarmy for me.

Jennifer Aniston? She was Jennifer Aniston saying dirty words. No big deal.

Enjoy.

Movie Review - The Rite

Watched this a couple weeks ago.

Wasn't expecting to like it as much as I did.

I am always on the lookout for good, spooky movies. This one delivered in spades.

I'm a huge fan of Anthony Hopkins. He didn't disappoint.

The thrills and chills in the movies weren't of the "boo" kind, but more of the constant creepy kind.

There was a great backstory on the wayward priest, in terms of his upbringing, career choice, and the path he eventually chose to take.

There is also an element of science to it, when the exorcists & journalists are taking class. I would like to attend one of those classes.

There's a spooky scene with a demon-possessed mule - unique and weird, but it worked for me.

And if any of you know me, you know it takes a lot to get me scared. During the first half of the movie, I had to turn it off and walk away because I was getting too spooked.

It's not in my Top 10, but definitely in my Top 20.

The Dr. Is In

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind."

I love this quote. It's from Dr. Seuss.

However, there is something missing that I think is important, which should come after "say what you feel"....and that's "in a kind way."

I don't know if it's a generational thing (evidence it pointing in this direction) but I encounter many people who say what they feel in a completely offensive, insensitive and unkind way.

Sometimes it's not what you say, but how you say it. A person can express their feelings in a way that is kind, or at the very least neutral. It's called tact. It's a skill, to be certain, but everyone can learn it.

And this goes for email also. It seems etiquette has been overthrown by laziness. Greeting, complimentary close, signature. Not including these is a show of disrespect, plain and simple. If you're too lazy to include these in an email to a colleague, manager or stranger, be prepared for a defensive response or none at all.