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Work is deader than dead today - I knew it wouldn't be particularly busy (Friday after bank holiday? In July, even? Slim chance of that) but I thought a couple of my co-workers would be there, except it's past 10.00AM and I'm still the only one present so maybe they took the day off, after all. I wish I hadn't given mine back, btw, but there you go. At least it's all quiet.
Speaking of bank holiday, I had a lovely day. Very relaxing. We slept in, I lazed around in bed while Cookie watched the Défilé - our traditional military parade - and then we went our separate ways; she met with her mates to see HP7 and I spent the afternoon at my sister's. Emma is - so far, at least - a quiet baby and Chiara seems completely smitten with her, it's the cutest thing. We had waffles and Nutella for our little afternoon tea, I talked with my sister, played with my goddaughter, hold my niece, it was just very relaxing :-)
Back to the Défilé. Every year, an army is invited as "guest star". This year, it was the Overseas Territories, and the French Polynesia troop made quite an impression, especially when they performed the Haka. In case you'd like to see it, it's here. Oh, and someone posted the the fireworks under the Eiffel Tower in its entirety; the theme was musicals.
Fannish wise, we're caught up on both White Collar and True Blood. I really enjoyed both episodes, I'm always interested in getting inside Neal's conflicted mind and, obviously, it was interesting seeing him relate to and speak with Scott. It was also amusing seeing everyone try to compare the two of them but I liked the serious tone underneath the funny. Nice ep.. And then onto True Blood and the plotline I'd been hoping for ever since I read the novel-they-took-the-plotline-from - sorry, didn't care enough about the book to remember which one it is in the series. I just knew Alexander Skarsgard would nail it and he sure did. He's adorable! And it is odd saying this about Eric, of all people, but he is - in all his amnesiac glory. I'm not disappointed so far and can only hope they'll make it last. Please, don't let Tara, Lafayette and Jesus fix it too soon! *fingers crossed* [ETA: Damn. I apparently screwed up the cut for TB and I only just noticed, sorry!]
Apart from that, I've downloaded the premiere of Falling Skies and Alphas. I'm not expecting much of either of them, much less Alphas - an American show about superheroes? Chances are it won't be Misfits - but I never expect much of Summer shows except for them to pass the time, so. Besides, I have White Collar and True Blood for the good stuff. No, wait, there's another show I'd like to give a go that seemed cool, Franklin & Bash. Just need to find a download.
Speaking of bank holiday, I had a lovely day. Very relaxing. We slept in, I lazed around in bed while Cookie watched the Défilé - our traditional military parade - and then we went our separate ways; she met with her mates to see HP7 and I spent the afternoon at my sister's. Emma is - so far, at least - a quiet baby and Chiara seems completely smitten with her, it's the cutest thing. We had waffles and Nutella for our little afternoon tea, I talked with my sister, played with my goddaughter, hold my niece, it was just very relaxing :-)
Back to the Défilé. Every year, an army is invited as "guest star". This year, it was the Overseas Territories, and the French Polynesia troop made quite an impression, especially when they performed the Haka. In case you'd like to see it, it's here. Oh, and someone posted the the fireworks under the Eiffel Tower in its entirety; the theme was musicals.
Fannish wise, we're caught up on both White Collar and True Blood. I really enjoyed both episodes, I'm always interested in getting inside Neal's conflicted mind and, obviously, it was interesting seeing him relate to and speak with Scott. It was also amusing seeing everyone try to compare the two of them but I liked the serious tone underneath the funny. Nice ep.. And then onto True Blood and the plotline I'd been hoping for ever since I read the novel-they-took-the-plotline-from - sorry, didn't care enough about the book to remember which one it is in the series. I just knew Alexander Skarsgard would nail it and he sure did. He's adorable! And it is odd saying this about Eric, of all people, but he is - in all his amnesiac glory. I'm not disappointed so far and can only hope they'll make it last. Please, don't let Tara, Lafayette and Jesus fix it too soon! *fingers crossed* [ETA: Damn. I apparently screwed up the cut for TB and I only just noticed, sorry!]
Apart from that, I've downloaded the premiere of Falling Skies and Alphas. I'm not expecting much of either of them, much less Alphas - an American show about superheroes? Chances are it won't be Misfits - but I never expect much of Summer shows except for them to pass the time, so. Besides, I have White Collar and True Blood for the good stuff. No, wait, there's another show I'd like to give a go that seemed cool, Franklin & Bash. Just need to find a download.