I'm a slayer, ask me how.

We watched the first episode of the second season of Buffy, 'When She Was Bad' and I have to say, this might be one of my least favorite episodes.

It's not poorly written, it's a Joss episode and you can see him foreshadowing other things for the season and the series here and there.

But I really freakin' hate watching Buffy be so cruel to everyone, so mean.

It did give us the great "Bitca?" line though.

And also the epic scene where Cordelia steps up to tell Buffy she is being an idiot.

But, yeah, I think when people ask me which episodes I dislike, this might be one of them because I don't enjoy watching it, I'm just uncomfortable the entire time, especially during the dance scene.

So, it was a quiet night tonight, didn't feel like doing much of anything after maybedeadcat went home so I figured I would put in disc 1 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and start the rewatch!

1.01 Welcome to the Hellmouth

So, yeah, I can't remember the last time I watched this from episode 1. It's been over a year, at least. For those of you that don't know, I didn't start watching BtVS until the season 4 summer reruns. I saw season 1 for the first time on FX when the reruns started up and then my friend bought me the DVD set, which came out around the same time.

So, yeah, pilot episodes are always interesting. You can see the lack of budget when it comes to everyone's hair, make-up, clothes etc.. But I think the story is strong enough that the show survives. You can hear the actors learning to speak like Joss & Co write. There's some really weird "teen speak" that I'm SO glad they drop (the most painful scene is in the locker rooms right before the two random girls find the dead body).

Of the Scoobies, I think Alysson Hannigan is the winner of this episode. Her acting is probably the best thing. Nicholas Brendan and Sarah Michelle Gellar come in second.

Speaking of costumes -- Buffy's skirt is way too short. I don't think we see her in a skirt that short when slaying is eminent again. It's pants during the episodes, then short or dress at the end. I'll have to pay attention and see if I'm making that up or not. Xander is wearing a really ugly combo of a dark blue tank top with a somewhat sheer dress shirt on top. Just no. Willow dresses the way I did in Middle School (I raided my grandma's closet...don't ask).

I find it amusing the one pop culture reference that survives are the Starbucks jokes. 10 years later, everyone knows how small a "one Starbucks town" must be.

I'm glad that Luke is only the villain for a few episodes. His faux scripture quoting gets old fast. I understand it's all about working the metaphor of New Buffy vs. Old World Vamps. But it's a bit over the top to the point of ridiculousness.

Joyce & Buffy are still one of THE BEST mother/daughter relationships ever put on TV. Even in these early episodes, they manage to have a dynamic that is so honest and true.

( 1.02-1.04 )

365 Project, Photo 2 - Buffy!

Buffy turned 30 this year, the Slayer and I were both born in the same year. This makes me happy. :)

Tomorrow's goal is to take my camera with me while hanging out with my friends Tim & Alan and to snap a photo of us having fun together.

Day 07 - Least favorite episode of your favorite t.v show

While my least favorite season of BtVS is Season 7, it's more due to the frustrating plot and annoying potentials rather than poor writing. My least favorite episode of BtVS would probably have to be Where the Wild Things Are. Buffy and Riley are having sex the entire episode because they are possessed by horny spirits and it just gets worse from there. No classic lines, no awesome fight scene, not even any little thing for the season arc, just awkward sex scenes and the scoobies fumbling around solo. I don't think I've ever rewatched it since the first traumatizing viewing (and, of course, it was one of the first times my mom decided to watch an episode with me!)

Day 08 - A show everyone should watch

I'd probably say Buffy. It's a very complete series with a satisfying ending and it has a positive message for viewers. Plus, the chicks kick ass. And the boys are pretty. Honestly, it's a win-win situation. It's my favorite show so of course I recommend it.

Day 04 - Your favorite show ever



Oh, like you even had to ask!

Yeah, I resisted it. I had seen the movie and wasn't impressed. And it was on WB. How could it possibly appeal to me?

But for those of you that don't know the tale, I had just broke up with my long-term relationship with X-Files. Very bad break-up. I mean, we still haven't spoken since (well, I saw 'I Want to Believe' but spent most of the movie LOL'ing at it's horribleness). And my friend Becky, also a former X-Phile, told me that Buffy was different - Buffy was better. I scoffed, but she managed to get her hands on VHS copies of the Season 2 Buffy/Angel arc (those VHS boxed sets were WEIRD, just random episodes from the season, huge chunks of info missing if that was all you saw!) and I believe she also managed to get a copy of 'Hush' from a friend. Whoa. I fell, and I fell HARD!

And now, Buffy is my all time favorite show. Yeah, Season 7 was rough, but in the end, both series finales (5 and 7) worked, and Joss stayed true to his mission statement to create a powerful female character (and not just a hokey Girl Power model).

And, like the Beatles, Buffy changed my life. I have made so many friends because of this show. I know I met many of you because I started posting Buffy icons around LJ.

So, yeah. Buffy and I, it's true love, it's meant to be. We've had a few fights, but in the end, it all worked out. We'll be together forever.

Whoops, missed a few days again! It's been a little insane here with the shopping, the snow, and just the anticip..................ation of the holidays.

I was working on a project today and realized I am woe-fully low on images of my family, especially recent images. My New Year's Resolution is to take more photos with friends, family, and myself in them. I have this bad habit of taking picture of things and time goes by so fast...heck, my brother changes his hair like every two weeks so pictures of him feel immediately outdated. Def. going to start carrying around my camera and using my iPhone camera more.

ANYHOO - meme under the cut (because I'm in a photo-y mood)

( snow makes me blog )

Downloaded Abbey Road for Beatles Rock Band today. OMG SO FUN! I played through the big B-side medley on expert vocals and survived. Even got 5 stars! Can't wait to do it with a full band (hopefully next weekend at the Halloween shindig).

I also managed to score 5 gold stars on expert vocals for Paperback Writer and I Am the Walrus. Not too shabby.

And then we had dinner and AD passed out so I decided I better be quiet for a bit.

Going through all the whedon20in20 posts now to see everyone's icon sets since I finally finished mine (you can see my set at orangerfulboxes). I'm always afraid to look at the sets before I complete because I don't want to feel intimidated or swayed by what others have created. Lots of people had similar ideas to mine and if I had seen their icons before I made my set, I probably would have sat here worrying they weren't good enough. All in all, it's not my best 20 ever. I rushed a few near the end to get done on time. But there are a few stand-outs that I'm happy with. (and yes, I did sign-up for round 3 even though I was also going to try to do NaNoWriMo...I am crazed).

Having sort of a weird time with work. I don't want to complain on here because I know a few people on my flist are just trying to find jobs right now and I feel like I should stfu about things like. But URGH sometimes I get very frustrated by the way things are, especially when I've seen them run so much smoother elsewhere. There, that's it, that's all I will say. Oh, and that I didn't get my MASTER'S degree to work at Blockbuster...okay done now.

Man, I really want to re-watch Buffy. Is there a buffy re-watch comm? I mean, I could just watch my dvds on my own, but it would be nice to babble with people about it. Though I completely failed at the bsg re-watch...but Buffy is far less depressing.

I only have one more episode of Supernatural to watch and I will be all caught up! So far, not blown away by this season but still enjoying it. "Fallen Idols" was a great episode. Was happy to see the return of a few other characters too. Though my earlier rant about Bobby still stands.

Has anyone read Wizard's First Rule by Terry Goodkind? I know it is the basis for Legend of the Seeker and I am really enjoying that show (after I catch up on SPN, I will catch up on that...thank you Netflix Instant View!). I don't usually read full-on fantasy (I like fantastical elements but usually get bored during all the world building chapters) but I was thinking maybe I could get myself to read this because of the tv tie-in. Is it any good?

ELECTRIC TIKI POSTED PICS OF THE NEW "TOONED-UP FAITH" MAQUETTE!!!

WANT!!!!!!!!



The red tank-top is an exclusive (though they have not said for what store). Both will come with Faith's knife and a stake.

Not sure if I would want the red or white top. I mean, I think Faith actually wears the white top more in the show...I guess the real decider will be if "exclusive" translates into more $$$$. I'd be willing to pay a little bit extra for her but not too much beyond what she is likely to cost (Buffy was $99, I assume Faith will be @ the same).

Luckily, she should be a ways off before she comes out. I don't even think Glory or Dark Willow have hit the streets. (*checks Entertainment Earth* nope).

I'd really like him to do a Giles. I hope this line keeps going for awhile so that he can do the entire main cast. I want all the Scoobies in cartoon form!

Time for some strawberry daquiris made from these beauties picked earlier today!

So...I'm sort of in love with my new Electric Tiki End of Days Tooned-Up Buffy statue...I was only going to take, like, 3 pictures and it just got out of control. She's so cool! Totally worth the wait. :D

So, you know those Hallmark cards that play music when you open them?

Apparently, they make Buffy ones! heiland_coo gave me a Buffy Birthday Card today and when you open it, it plays the them!!! It is very cool. :D

She also gave me 1600 XBox Points! Now to pick out which Rock Band songs I need. Right now I'm trying to decide between:

All The Small Things - Blink 182
Buddy Holly - Weezer
Truth Hits Everybody - The Police (or maybe the whole punk 02 pack...how can I go wrong with Clash and Ramones?)
Message in a Bottle - The Police (supposed to be out March 11...)
Roam - B-52s