Well.... Its been a long long time since I last made any contributions to TV.com. Its been too long really. I've been in my final year at uni, and the work load has just piled up. I'm currently revising before my exams (which are all this week, and next), hence why I am procrastinating by doing anything and everything I can to avoid work. Once they have all finished, I hope to be able to spend much more time devoted to watching TV, and the internet (with maybe a bit of enjoying the sunshine).

I have recently been watching One Tree Hill, Gossip Girl, and The Big Bang Theory, and love all of them. Especially BBT! Whilst it is a brilliant comedy by itself, the fact that I am a scientist myself can only add to the enjoyment of it. Even the theme tune (by Barenaked Ladies) is awesome!

I have also been watching Gordon Ramsey and Kitchen Nightmares (having seen a lot of the original British ones over the years I moved to the USA version), and I love it. His no nonsense style really hits home, and the fact that he is able to do such a good job, in such a short space of time. One thing I will say, is that the USA version does seem to be more 'staged' than its English counterpart. For a start there is the re-vamps done courtesy of the network, and the way the staff act/are treated. Although it is still immensely enjoyable to watch.

I aim to also watch the new series of Gladiators over here in the UK. I loved the old version, and only hope that this lives up to the hype.

On that note I will leave - only to return (hopefully) unscathed from my exam torture in a week or two.

I started watching the third series of Lost awhile ago now, but stopped as I had too much to do. Wow!!!  Was I missing out.  I have just started again, and after a monster marathon on Sunday I am well and truly hooked.  I'm still only halfway though what's been aired, and I aim to watch the rest as soon as I can as  I just *NEED* to know!  So many questions, so little answers.  What is that black cloud/smoke thing?  What is going to happen to Jack, Kate and Sawyer?  More questions about The Others, The Dharma Initiative?  And so many more as well.

When Lost was first aired, and being introduced I thought it would be a one series hit - plane crashed, survival, and then rescue.  I never imagined that the writers would have such ingenuity and be able to keep the show going, without any sign of devaluing the show.  In fact, it just keeps getting better.

It is for this reason that I am more open to Drive than might be expected.  A race for $32 million.  And not everyone in it wants to be there.  What happens when someone wins?  Will anyone win?  Again, from the outset this looks like a one series show.  The race, and someone wins.  End of.  However, if the writers introduce character twists and connections, perhaps a hunt for the organisers of the race, or possibly stretch the race out over several seasons I can see it going a long way.  It just depends on the skill of the writers in transmitting a sense of closeness to the characters, an empathy for them.  If the viewers can feel as if they know the characters personally then it could be a big hit.  It also stars Nathan Fillion, so that's a good start!

Have you ever wondered where time goes?  Many shows (mainly sci-fi) deal with time travel of one sort or another, but, in general life where does it go?!  I am constantly running out of time, I have things to do, deadlines to meet, and any free time that I might have seems to go past twice as fast as when I'm working.

What I want to know is - who keeps stealing my time?!!!!  My TV.com level has hardly moved - not surprising considering I haven't really done anything since yesterday.  I am still waiting for my submissions to be accepted.  Hopefully when they are that will give me a boost.  I'm just glad its the weekend, so I can sit back and relax (a bit).

I aim to add more stuff over the weekend, and to also have a proper read around the forums, and hopefully make a few posts here and there.

Up a level already!!!  Go me!  Not a bad start gaining 121% after one day.  Just have to hope I can keep this up!

Its cold.  I have just woken up, and, although there is no snow, its very cold.  And I have to cycle to work.  I'm going to freeze.  And its not even a new day in America, so I'm still on Level 1 with no new points.