1. Finding out the winner of Next Food Network Star. C.(11) and I have been watching this season together, and are looking forward to the finale this weekend. I liked Aarti from early on, and C. has always rooted for Tom, so they are our top two picks. We were sad to see Brad get the boot a couple weeks ago, but he probably wouldn’t have won anyway. I’ll be very curious to see if this year’s winner ends up with a truly successful show. It seems that most winners have a few minutes of fame and then fade into mediocrity (Guy Fieri being the exception).
2. Fall. Yes, I think I’ve reached my saturation point when it comes to summer. I’m ready for crisp weather, jeans, and a more consistent routine. Baking with apples and possibly picking up knitting again also sound appealing.
3. Mockingjay. But before fall comes sneaking in, Suzanne Collins’ final book in the Hunger Games series should arrive. Due out the end of this month, Mockingjay is at the top of my want-to-read list. And yes, I’ve already pre-ordered it. Amazon promises to have it on my doorstep on the day of release. Don’t come visit me that afternoon…or for the next day or so. I’ll be otherwise engaged.
4. My skin to stop peeling. Two weekends ago, I spent a large part of Saturday out on a boat, on a lake. It quickly became obvious that I am far more used to sitting on a shady patio when, despite two applications of SPF 50 sunscreen, I got sunburned. Most of the burn has faded, but my forearms are still peeling. Yes, forearms. Who gets sunburned forearms? Me, that’s who.
5. The Sharpie Liquid Pencil to be available. I admit, I vastly prefer pens to pencils. But the new liquid pencil sounds like the perfect combination — erasable at first, but transforming to permanent within a few days. I’m curious. And since I’m addicted to office supplies, I’m sure I’ll be trying this out as soon as I can get my hands on one.
What are you waiting for?
I am hoping Aarti will win also!
Fall here means snow (usually before Halloween) and since we have such low humidity, I am enjoying the summer. Usually by now I’m also waiting for fall but this year I don’t want summer to end.
And yes, Mockingjay cannot come fast enough.
I like all three finalists but I would love to try Aarti’s food!
As for that Liquid Pencil—what?! I had not heard about it, but you can bet I’ll fetch one when it’s out. I too love office supplies.
I am almost ready for Fall. We go on our big vacation the first week in September..after that its allowed to get cool
The sharpie pencil looks really cool!
I’ve been waiting for you to launch your new blog theme.
I had been waiting for your next post, but no longer.
I like watching Next Food Network Star with you.
After you mentioned that you and C were watching the Next Food Network Star, I watched an episode or two.
The Sharpie liquid pencil thing sounds cool.
I knew Mockingjay would be on this list before I even clicked over to read it. But did you really check your delivery date? Dawn just told me hers says 8/27 – 31!! Not cool. Mine says 8/26, but that’s STILL not cool.
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I can’t believe you have reached your summer saturation point! I am in mourning that that leaves are starting to turn, and I usually love fall best of all…but the memory of how cold and long winter is still stays with me this year.
I am waiting to see what my plans for this fall will be. Lots up in the air around here!
Can’t wait for Food Network Star tomorrow. I have one more episode to catch up on right before the finale. Still pulling for Aarti but still laughing over Tom’s “Tale of Two Tunas” – brilliant!
Love the new look, btw.