I’ve been in a funk for a while now.  I wouldn’t say I’ve been depressed, I just haven’t been enjoying things the way I used to and my frustration level has been high.  A funk, a funk I say.  So when I saw Zombie Slayer’s recent post about the things he likes, I thought, “That’s what I need to do, a list of things I’m diggin’ on.” Let’s see how many I can actually come up with.

1. Warehouse 13 — Secret Service agents searching for dangerous, supernatural relics? Check. The chick from Drake and Josh? Check. Elements of Steampunk? Check. Saul Rubinek? Aww yeah, check!

2. Super Cute Kawaii — Make sure you get a super-sized dose of insulin before checking in with Monsieur Le Bun. When you’re done there, check out Cuteable.com.

3. Leverage — I know, it’s another television show, but I dearly love it. Clever cons, great one-liners and a fabulous cast.

4. Nancy Drew games by Her Interactive — I have all but one of the games, and I play them over and over. I like both the Original Adventure series and the new Dossier series. There’s brain stimulating puzzles and fun characters. Well, the newest game, Ransom of the Seven Ships, was a little low on puzzles and characters, but the rest are great.

5. Penpals — The old school kind. Where you actually have to use a pen and paper. Whoa, I know, what a concept!

6. The Northwest Montana Fair — I don’t usually have a good time at the fair, but this year I was really looking forward to it. Dan gets sick on rides, so this year I decided I’d just go on them by myself. I’m glad I did; I’d forgotten how much fun they can be. Fair food isn’t quite as good up here as it is back east, but I was able to enjoy my pulled pork sandwich in spite of it.

7. Cow Pooling — Anyone wanna share a side of beef with me?

8. My dog, Bella — I’ve had dogs in my life, but Bella is THE dog. The best dog I’ve ever had, and I love her to bits!

9. Bento Boxes — I just got my first one and I can’t wait to pack my lunch! I also got six egg molds so I can shape hard-boiled eggs.

And I guess nine is all I’ve got.

What are some things you’re lovin’ right now?

I don’t usually get upset about the passing of celebrities. I mean, I don’t personally know them; for all I know they could be jerks in real life. But the world losing Andy Hallett to heart disease at the age of 33 got the water works going. There’s no way this guy was a jerk. No way. Ten bucks says he was sweet as sugared honey.

Estelle Getty, the matriarch of the Golden Girls, has died.

Just messin’ around… I don’t think this is great, by any stretch of the imagination, but there’s something about it that I like.

I’ve got killer heart burn again.

I picked up one of the most horrid, trashy books at the recommendation of a bookstore clerk: Bedlam, Bath and Beyond. I can’t put it down.

Every time I get angry at Lost and vow to never watch it again, they drag me back in.

I hope to never give Hewlett Packard another dime again.

I’m sooo ready for spring!

Remember how I said that my new USB drink chiller/warmer is the suck? The cooling part doesn’t work very well, but the warmer warms, and it means it.

When it comes to the presidential election, my only wish is that Huckabee goes down in flames.

And that’s all I got…

Have a great weekend!!!

I first saw this on Patia’s Blog, and had to repost it. I think number two is my favourite.

It’s James Cagney month on Turner Classic Movies. I am in hog heaven — I even chose not to sleep in lieu of the James Cagney Movie Marathon! I had to share my excitement.

(Or maybe it’s pronounced ‘Boeshane’?)

I don’t know how many Doctor Who fans stop by my blog, but I had to post this. I’ve long speculated (along with many other fans) that Captain Jack Harkness was the Face of Boe. Dan and other friends had vehemently disagreed with me.

So I absolutely must gloat…

Go here and please vote for Illinois! Pretty please?

Torchwood is coming to BBC America September 8th!!! (Not all media is available outside of the UK on the above site.)

Captain Jack Harkness goodness! Oooh la la!!

I cannot wait. Can’t. Can not.

Ted Sprague from Heroes

The Geico Caveman

What do you think?