So right now it’s about 9:00 Sunday night, and apparently we’re under some sort of winter weather warning and SUPPOSEDLY getting more snow tomorrow.

SUPPOSEDLY.

Oh, I am doubtful and jaded where snow-related forecasts are concerned.

But then again – there was Friday.

And Friday – well, it was glorious.

Y’all will be happy to know that we finally rounded up a real-live sledding apparatus (thanks to our next door neighbors). The belly-flop-on-the-ground method got a little chilly after awhile, so it was nice to be able to sled a little more official-like. We’re just not very well-practiced in all the world’s fayncee sledding methods, you understand.

ANYWAY, I am cautiously optimistic that tomorrow will bring us some more beautiful winter weather. The snow is such a treat for us, not to mention that I totally forgot to make snow cream on Friday and would really, really like to make some snow cream before this winter is over.

(Did I just set a goal?)

(I DID! I JUST SET A GOAL!)

Now. Three quick things. Completely unrelated to the (POTENTIAL) Winter Weather Event. But totally related to television, WHY DO YOU LOOK SO SURPRISED?

1) This afternoon I finally got to watch the season premiere of “Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains,” and oh my word that was two solid hours of quality TV viewing. I love the premise – it’s so fun to be able to jump right in with contestants we already “know.” In fact, I think that every single episode should be two hours long. And I know that’s a time commitment – especially on TV-heavy Thursday night – but I AM UP FOR THE CHALLENGE, OH YES I AM.

B) “The Amazing Race”? Yes, please.

III) I could watch the Winter Olympics pretty much non-stop for the rest of my life and maybe on into eternity. It’s something about all the pretty snow, the bright colors of the uniforms (this morning I mistakenly called them “costumes” and may have been been teased once or six times as a result), the big ski jumps, the fast mogul races and, well, every single bit of it. I’m having a hard time figuring out who belongs to which country because NBC has created flag graphics for the bottom of the screen that are practically microscopic (and I’m sure my inability to see them has nothing – NOTHING – to do with my eyesight, I’M CERTAIN OF IT), but other than that, I’m delighted that it’s Olympics time again.

That is all. Now I’m going to catch up on the skiing and speed skating and make sure I get a good look at everybody’s cute costumes.

Have a great Monday, everybody!

Because sometimes a girl just needs a numbered list.

1. Did you enter the Eggland’s Best giveaway? Well, here’s our winner.

2. This mascara is my new favorite. And yes, I know I switch make-up favorites every few months, but that’s one reason why being a girl is so much fun, now isn’t it?

Well, that and shoes.

And haircuts and highlights.

3. SPEAKING OF – if any of you B’ham people have a hair person you adore and might even consider an official HAIR WIZARD, would you let me know? Please? I would love to go to a super-talented person, sit down in his or her chair and say, “Work your magic.” Because my hair is in desperate need of some magic right about now.

4. Are any of you who live in the eastern U.S. snowed in? I’ve seen lots of pictures from the crazy snowstorm, and as someone who has never seen more than three inches of snow at one time, I honestly can’t wrap my mind around what it would be like to have two feet of snow ON MY PORCH.

5. I’ve gotten a couple of emails about whether or not I’m going to do American Idol posts with a Mr. Linky this year. And I’m thinking yes? Maybe? Probably? Yes. Definitely. I think. But not until it’s time for Top 24.

6. There were a few people who really stood out to me last night in the first round of Hollywood auditions. Loved Casey James, especially, and I thought several of the girls were super-talented. And I’m already much more interested / invested than I was this time last year, so I think that bodes well for what’s down the Idol road. Really enjoyed the addition of Ellen DeGeneres, too. It’s nice to have a little funny in the mix.

Who do y’all like so far? Any favorites?

All righty – we have a winner for the Eggland’s Best giveaway.

Commenter #263

Congratulations, Lari! You’ll have an email from me very shortly about how to claim your prize.

Thanks, everybody, for your great participation!