"JustTrina"

Well, it's summer. Summer means a few things: a) nothing to watch on TV, b) nothing to DO without suffering from heat stroke - at least not until the sun goes down, then you work early, so there really is nothing to do, and c) tans for everyone. To help you through these trying months as you wait for your favorite programs to return (c'mon HOUSE!!), I've chosen to write about some of the shows I partake in viewing. Some are oldies and goodies, some are new and exciting. So if you wanna mix it up this Summer and choose NOT to watch reruns of the fall season, get ready for some good readin'! Returnees The 4400 - Story of 4400 people abducted (by whom is the big question) since 1946 who are returned to Seattle, Washington at the same time. They haven't aged a day and are just trying to lead their lives...Sucks, though, cuz they came back with special powers and we know how humans feel about things that are diffent. Mayhem and shenanigans ensue. (USA Network) My Reason...

What Your Face Says At first glance, people see you as strong willed and stubborn. Overall, your true self is passive and thoughtful. With friends, you seem logical, detached, and a bit manipulative. In love, you seem mysterious and interesting. In stressful situations, you seem cheerful and optimistic. What Do People Think Of Your Face? Your Five Variable Love Profile Propensity for Monogamy: Your propensity for monogamy is low. You see love as a gift that you should give to many. It's hard for you to imagine being with one person at a time... Let alone one person for the rest of your life! Experience Level: Your experience level is high. You've loved, lost, and loved again. You have had a wide range of love experiences. And when the real thing comes along, you know it! Dominance: Your dominance is low. This doesn't mean you're a doormat, just balanced. You know a relationship is not about getting your way. And you love to give your sweetie a lot of freedom. Cynicism: ...

Ever talk to a co-worker and reach the point where your story either a) enters the realm of the inappropriate, b) bores them or c) loses its point? How can you tell? Simple: there's The Look. It's the same look for all three, so you never know which it is. Doesn't matter, your story suffers anyway and you're forced to look away chagrined, vowing never to tell the story again or rush on, trying to get the thing over with. Either way, you'll probably never speak to the co-worker again. As the storyteller, this sucks, but imagine what must be running through the mind of the listener? I don't think The Look is even voluntary, it can't be helped. As an avid listener, once I realize I've given The Look, I pull an Emeriletta (kick it up a notch) and add a sing-song, "Awkward," drawing the storyteller into a false sense of ease. It sounds like a joke so they think it's all right that they've robbed me of 3 minutes of life I'll nev...

I am reaching out to some of my favorites, people I haven't heard from in a while. I'm a young lady that has a SERIOUS weakness for acoustic renditions of songs. For those of you that don't know what that means, it's pretty much a song out today played live using nothing but an acoustic guitar. Kind of like a capella in R&B. Acoustic renditions of songs really bring out the singer's voice and talent and can deepen your appreciation for the song. I sweat acoustics, fine. So here's my plea: John Mayer , where are you? Stop touring and drop another CD, sheesh. I don't know what you're going through, but you can underSTAND what life is like without you. The Fray , I'd love to hear an acoustic "Over My Head" cuz that's my favorite song right now. Teddy Geiger , I love "For You I Will (Confidence)," both versions, keep up the good work. Justin , what is your situation?!? Your voice over that guitar riff makes my whole world righ...

Prepping Anthony Federov and Carmen What's-er-face from American Idol for their stunt on Fear Factor , Joe Rogan (one of my favorites) made a joke. Anthony tried to come back, forgetting that Joe Rogan is an asshole and was immediately shut down. The interaction went like so: JR (I just love using initials): Well, you two lost on American Idol, but maybe you can come out on top here with Fear Factor. AF (In a condescending dick tone, waving his finger as though he were making a point, trying not to look like a loser): We didn't "lose" on American Idol--. JR (not to be outdone on his show, mock waving his finger back): Well if you did not win, then that means you lost. That pop candy pop singer never knew what hit him. I love you, Joe Rogan and I am sorry that The Man Show tanked when you took over as host. You taught all the rookies out there a valuable lesson: when faced with a smart ass comment and the urge to reply, don't try, it won't end well.

Jet Li in Unleashed equals Porn with dialogue (and THAT'S all I have ot say about that...) Lazy Sunday (That's how I roll). New Summer programming kicks off tonight with my new personal favorite, The 4400 , so I'll be sure to catch you up with the rest of the shows later this week.

Now I'm not shallow and I may still be coming down from the bitter sting of my pre-emptive dumping, but I saw something and needed to comment. I was out and about, as is my usual forte on a Saturday afternoon. I went to the movies, saw Keeping Up With the Steins (GREAT movie...if I had a son on the verge of his bar mitzvah, then I woulda got something more out of it than my pure enjoyment of Jeremy Piven's antics), got some Johnny Rocket's (#12 w/onion rings), and headed home. Before my complex, I pass a QT ( QuikTrip , home of the 59cent 32 oz. fountain drink) and a BLockbuster. Hit with a BRILLIANT idea, I stop to get a soda and rent a video. Not just ANY video, V for Vendetta, which I missed in the theater. V for Vendetta's not coming out til October, so imagine what an idiot I felt like. But I digress, on to the point. As I was leaving QT, a young man held the door for me and I noticed he was holding money in his hand. Now fellas, you should know this about women: ...

Text message received today at 3:02 PM: K, i can't make it tonite. Email u later. Sorry See what happens when I finally get over myself and agree to a date? I get dumped pre-emptively. WTF!?! And people say I'm the crazy one...

Just wanted to document Vince Vaughn's awesomeness !! Almost makes me unashamed to say I had a crush on Norman Bates ...almost. And maybe one day I'll discuss one of the most underrated comic geniuses I rediscover every time he's in a movie... Jason Bateman .

So I treated myself to a manicure and pedicure yesterday and went to this place near my job called "Silky Nails." Now, a manicure costs about $10, and for that, you get quite a lot. You get a manicure, a hand massage, hot towel treatment, a back massage as you dry and your f'n jewelry cleaned. Then, you get a little card with the date of service on it, with a discount for the next time and the promise of your own personal box upon your return. AMAZING!! Back home, a manicure got you...an f'n manicure. You pay for what you get, $10 gets you $10. Now I know I live in the south where things are done differently. Worse yet, I live in North Atlanta with all the ballers (let the record reflect, I am not a baller of any sort, I am a working black woman trying to keep her head above water. MY only saving grace is that I am single) and they (apparently) have a higher standard of "service." But that's not the point, the point here is that I sometimes joke about ho...