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quarantine quests

Sooo things have become kinda crazy, right? I know we all are trying to do our best to flatten the curve. Even though it seems like the number of cases are ever increasing. My family has been practicing social distancing for 8 days now and the only time we stepped out was to replenish our grocery items.

Some things I'm doing during this time includes reading. In addition to reading children's literature, I'm more interested in reading magazines. Using an app called Overdrive. Give it a go with a library card to borrow unlimited magazines. I've been mostly reading fashion and food articles. In hopes of getting better at both things.

As expected I'm also watching a lot of tv shows and movies. Just last night I saw The Invisible Man, The Hunt and Spies in Disguise. All three were fun (and suspenseful) to watch. 

And when thing get really boring, I bring out the iPad and play Temple Run. Like it's 2010 again. On the hobbies front, I want to get more into creating art & re-purposing my clothes. 

Stay safe at home, everyone! Ciao

RomComs in Quarantine

There's something about being trapped at home that bring out the romantic side from me. 

1) Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging 
2) The Wrong Missy
3) Me before You
4) Little Black Book
5) 2 Weeks Notice
6) Clueless
7) The Best of Me
8) The Proposal
9) Chasing Liberty



TV Talk: June 2020

Valeria: I'm binging this for my spanish comprehension. So far its not hooking me in but I'm sticking with it to see how it goes. 
Edit: I never got past ep 1. I just got bored of all the characters. 😬

La Casa De Las Flores: This show is so dramatic and funny but it is Paulina's accent keeps me watching. Especially good if you are learning Mexican Spanish.

Sweet Magnolia: this show makes me long to be a white suburban mom that has just found freedom after a divorce. But seriously, the show is better than expected; just hang in there for the first episode. The various storylines pick up and get very interesting; particularly the way the "side" character stories unfold (even sometimes without the main characters present) I'm hoping for a second season. 👍🏽

Central Park: fans of Bobs Burgers have to watch this cartoon. Not the same charm as BB characters but the song as catchy and fun. 

TV Talk: April + May 2020

Normal people: Just give into the hype and watch it. It's good. Watch it for the plot AKA Paul Mescal. I do think that some things went over my head since I'm not Irish or maybe some things were just clearer in the book than the show. I just don't understand how Marianne was considered ugly and unlikeable! Is it just me that thinks that wasn't plausible?! 

Dead to me: oooohh I almost forgot that this show got another season. And somehow it was even better than the first. this was a quick Netflix binge as I just had to see it though. 

90 Day Fiance: I almost never watch reality TV but I got hooked last season and had to continue. Although now I'm pretty sure the whole world knows about Ed and Rose as they went viral on Tiktok.  

All Rise: So after hearing that "For The People" got cancelled, I needed a new lawyer drama and #AllRise makes the cut. Compelling stories, diverse cast and character development are just some of the attributes thatdescribe this show. Don't even get me started on that last episode that was remotely shot at home during the Covid-19 quarantine. Highly recommend! 

Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist: I was really surprised by how good this show was. I'm not one for musicals but man this show is sooooo much more than cheesy singing and dancing. I couldn't recommend this show enough! 

Good Girls: I no longer know where this show is going with the plot. The characters do the same stuff expecting different results. Some episodes were better than others. But I hope the show finds its way back next season. 

Making the Cut: I alomst forgot to include this show because of how disappointing the finale was. The hosts and judges were tired choices but some of the designers were so memorable and pleasant to watch. 

Blood and Water: Another take on teen drama this time from South Africa. A great quick binge and I am hoping for a new season. 

Control Z: I reviewed this show at length. Overall, it was a pass.

Masked Singer: this season was bad. So many great voices were unmasked too early in the season. Makes me think the show is somwhat rigged. 

Little Fires Everywhere: a hulu original and based on a book I really wanted to read. Great storytelling and acting by my all time fave Reese Witherspoon. 

Vida: I was so sad to hear about the series finale. This show deserved better. It had representation, diverse stories and some greatly flawed characters. Give it a try; you will not be disappointed.