Adam's TV Obsessions

Every now and then, there is a TV episode so good, it seems impossible that it is really TV. Often, but not always, these are pilots or season finales - but whenever they occur in the season, they do something special. They have real, imaginative plot. Incredible production value. Above-average humor. Superb acting.

Just last night, I watched one such episode (Chuck, see below). So I decided I'd share what are to me, three of the best TV episodes of all time, and a little bit of why. The episodes are in order of greatness, top to bottom.

1. Chuck, Season 2 Episode 22 (finale) - "Chuck Vs. The Ring". Fantastic story line, excellent lead up from the entire 2 seasons, great acting, and one of the funniest lines ever delivered in TV (I won't spoil it, but for those that've seen, it's the last line in the episode, making an allusion to The Matrix). 9.7 on tv.com, for what it's worth.

2. House, Season 1 Episode 21 - "Three Stories". Like most of House, this is episodic, so not a lot of lead-in from other episodes. But the story telling is phenomenal, and we get a unique and rare look into House's past & psyche. This episode doesn't follow the normal formula in the slightest, which is refreshing. The acting, as always in House, is some of the best on TV. And of course there are some truly hilarious moments. 9.5 on tv.com, for what it's worth.

3. Psych, Season 4 Episode 16 (finale) - "Mr. Yin Presents …". A brilliant tribute to Hitchcock, in a very unserious way (it is Psych after all). Hilarious as always, but for once some *truly* good acting (it is normally just good enough to pull off the fairly slapstick humor). Non-formulaic, even intense/suspenseful at points, which is quite a feat to integrate with the humor. 6.9 on tv.com, for what it's worth (apparently people don't agree with me on this one).

Honorable mention: Lost, Season 1 Episode 1. One of the best pilots ever, promising, spine tingling. Ruined, of course, by the rest of the show.

Honorable mention 2: Heroes, Season 1 Episode 20 – “Five Years Gone”. Great, clever story. Excellent plot twists. Great acting. Set wonderful direction for the show. And then future seasons ruined it.

But I left one thing out .. and I have a good reason. It is not a single episode, so it didn't occur to me when thinking of this list. Best TV ever ... Firefly. All of it. :)

Our Nala Turns {1}

I can't believe my baby turned 1! She is and will always be my baby Nala, maybe not in a physical sense but I'm sure you all know how I feel whether you have human baby or animal baby. There are so many times during her first year of life that I wished I could have caught on film as to never forget them. As the days, months and now a year has passed I can't imagine my life without her and I know that Adam would agree. The love we have for her is more than I EVER thought possible!! I am so grateful that she is in my life, she brings me joy and happiness when nothing else can she knows me and is always by my side when I need her most and even when I don't she is there! When I watch the slide show and see what she was like at her smallest it's hard to believe she was ever that small. I am so glad I have pictures to remind me of those times. I think most of all I am thankful for what having her has taught me! I love you Nala you are the BEST! I came across a quote that totally sums up how I feel.

Dogs have a way of finding the people who need them,

Filling an emptiness we don't even know we have.

Job Sent From Above....

I wanted to do a little post on the new job I just got! I have been looking for one to replace the old one and I have found my heavenly job. I know that may sound a bit weird but I know that I was meant to get this job and here is the reason why: I got a call from the office manager at Utah Pain Specialists on Thursday (7/29) that I missed saying she wanted to interview me but since I had 3 job interviews already hanging in the balance I decided I wasn't going to call her back. The next day (07/30) she called again and I didn't recognize the number so I answered it and was the same lady and she wanted to interview me right away so I went in and she really liked me and was impressed with my resume. She told me she would call me on Monday (08/02) and let me know what her decision was. I realized that there office is closed Mondays so I didn't expect a call until Tuesday which the call came and I received the amazing job!! I was so excited, this is an amazing opportunity that will be great for our little family. As for what job I got I will be a Medical Assistant for Utah Pain Specialists it is even closer to home! It is full time, I will work 4/ 10 hour shifts from Tues-Fri. Since I will be making more money (YIPPEE) we decided to put Nala in daycare so that she doesn't have to be home alone all day. I couldn't be happier and I know that many doors will open because of this new job! I have already worked Wed,Thurs,Fri of this week and I have loved it so far! The people and doctors there are amazing and so friendly and knowledgeable. I can't believe I wasn't going to call back and I am so glad I answered the phone! There are many perks like we get lunch everyday and in 9months (May) I qualify for insurance so I can get that if I want. We also work on a rotating schedule so every week I am at a different station and doing a different thing which keeps it new and fresh. Next week I am doing triage Wahoo should be fun!

{FAN} Friday

There are many things I am a FAN of and I wanted to spotlight one a week (if I can remember to do so) lol! This week I am a FAN of

Before In-N-Out came to Utah I had eaten it once before, so when it finally arrived I was stoked! I have never eaten so many hamburgers and fries in my life. I am usually not a hamburger FAN but lately whenever we are out that's usually what I'm craving. I even make late night trips to get a snack. It's so silly considering its just a hamburger for crying out loud. I don't know what it is about theirs but I love them! I can't wait to eat another one!! LOL

{SWEET}

I didn't think Nala could get any cuter then she already is and then I capture moments like this and then I realize not only how sweet and innocent she is but how blessed we are to have this sweet puppy in our lives!

Finding a New {Comfort Zone}

So as many of you know Adam had a kidney stone recently, now that it is all settled and over with we now have to do things to prevent new ones from happening because heaven knows how awful they are. I don't want to see my love go through that again. Lets back up a tiny bit, a few months ago we got the test results back from the lab and learned that Adam's cholesterol is high and his triglycerides are high as well. So because of that he was put on a low fat, low carb, low sugar diet. If you know me you know I don't cook, I hardly did before except for skillets and easy oven things. So to actually have to follow a recipe and plan a menu your looking at the wrong girl to do the job. Growing up I hardly cooked a meal I helped but rarely did I make one from scratch. So this new wifely duty was taking me really out of my {COMFORT ZONE}. I have been planning a menu and cooking for my love for the past 3 weeks and then we had a follow up with the Urologist to see what caused the kidney stone in the first place. Well now we have to have the diet low in Oxalates as well. So now I have to find things that are not only low in fat, low in carbs, low in sugar, and now low in oxalates !! A lot of the things that are high in oxalates we have been eating. I had no idea this would be so hard. I was just getting used to the diet from before and now this so I have to come up with a new game plan. We are not going to adhere strictly to all of the restrictions but we will do the best we can. It really has been a great and frustrating learning curve but I'm willing to do whatever it takes to keep my honey healthy and I know its good for me as well. The food actually tastes better then store bought frozen meals but its takes a ton more effort. Adam has been so willing to pitch in and help with the cooking so it has brought us closer in that sense as well. I know that what we are doing is improving not only his lifespan but mine as well. It has really been a struggle but it will be worth all the work and stress. I am grateful that life puts things in my path that test me and make life more interesting and fun. Although it would be easier to just stick something in the microwave I am determined to come out of that {COMFORT ZONE} and into a new one!

Were alive & well...I promise!

If those of you that read our blog have seen that we have not posted in awhile. I can tell you we have good reasons at least I think so. Since not many people read our blog I didn't think it would be a big deal that I skipped a month. I have been taking a break from blogging and it has been nice, don't get me wrong I love our blog and I love blogging but its been nice to have a break. We are all here and well for now, we have been busy with life lately. We had an amazing anniversary trip to Las Vegas in May and then celebrated my birthday on June 4th a few days after that Adam got diagnosed with a kidney stone with a crazy trip to the ER one that I don't want to soon repeat. We are about to celebrate Adam's birthday on Wednesday the 14th and at the time we will both be 25 years old. While on my blogging break I have had the opportunity to photograph James and Laryssa's wedding (Adam's cousin) it was a blast! I have also had the chance to do a few other photo shoots and I have one coming up. Nala turned 11 months old this past Saturday and next month we will celebrate her 1 year old bday I can't believe we have made it this far. We love her more then I thought possible. Adam has been busy coding with his friend Sean and also trying to study Calculus to get ready to take his Calculus based Physics class in August. Adam's parents were able to come down and visit and also for the wedding and it was nice to get to visit with them since we don't see them much. We have seen a bunch of movies since I last blogged and have had many fun date nights. From now on no more blogging breaks I am hopping back on the blog bandwagon and will hope to keep it more updated from now on.

Here is the lastest pic of Nala