March 20, 2009

• Hello, Hell’s Kitchen!

  Have I mentioned that I watch a lot of competition reality shows?  I don’t like lifestyle shows (Class Reunion, Big Brother, etc.) but dancing, cooking, decorating, singing…love those!  Therefore, here’s my Hell’s Kitchen official pick, now that we are under ten chefs:  GIOVANNI.  Yes, Gio is not only one of the better chefs, but he’s got the VERY best and nicest attitude and demeanor.  He isn’t constantly foul mouthed or mean spirited.  He’s all about teamwork.  For a while, I was voting for Ben, but boy did he let us down this week!!  So my choice for winning it all in Gordon Ramsey’s world is Giovanni!

  I also follow Dancing with the Stars, and I have my predictions for the final three:  Gilles, Melissa and Shawn.  I do not like the partners my favorite professionals have this year (especially Maks’ partner) but I like Cheryl and Gilles together.  (That’s my husband’s favorite pro – Cheryl.)  So, Gilles for the win, and Melissa and Shawn for place and show.

  Why do I enjoy reality shows so much?  I think it’s become my focus because of the Short Attention Span Theatre my brain has become due to chemotherapy for three years.  Yes, chemo-brain is a real cognitive ailment – I have a newspaper article about it I keep on hand so people don’t think I’m just using that as an excuse.  I used to be able to memorize a new classes’ names in two or three days.  Now it takes me two or three weeks to get everybody down – especially the quiet ones.  Fortunately, I have the best students in the world, and they understand when I get tongue – or brain – tied.    If I had to follow the convoluted plots in “Lost”, or even “Ugly Betty” – I think I’d be turning Mister Television off.  So, reality, I’m your biggest fan!

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