my nashville dream

Did you watch the series debut of Nashville last night on ABC? I didn't...I'd long since watched it online because I am just not into delaying gratification. I have to tell you, I thought from the show previews (and see also the movie Country Strong) that it was going to be pretty cheesy.   It isn't entirely without cliche and the Southern accents could use a little work, but I love the music, I love seeing Tennessee in lots of beauty shots, and I LOVE Connie Britton. 

I think she's really good in this role if for nothing more than I never saw her as Tami Taylor, her character from Friday Night Lights. She's full-on channeling Faith Hill on the stage and I'm thinking Martina when she's being a mom. And her hair....

Here's my dream, though, and tell me if you're feeling it, too. Kyle Chandler (aka, Coach Taylor) makes a guest cameo as his character not-Dusty from Pure Country. 

photo credit here

Now that I'm certain I will never have perfect country music singer hair this is my new Nashville dream. 

Magic Mike

When I was in high school, I thought it sooooo tacky that my boyfriend and his buddies were making a night out of seeing Jessie Spano take it off in the movie Showgirls. I stomped my canvas Keds in serious protest at even the thought! I was tied as tight as the grosgrain ribbons I wore {every day!}back then.


Time has helped me chill out a lot, so...

the paperless post invite

Now my friends and I are making a night out of seeing Magic Mike. 


Do I still think a stripper movie tacky? Of course. So is dining at a restaurant before the movie that only serves hot dogs, but please...it's hysterical. 


Are you making a girls' night out of Magic Mike? Or will you stay home in judgement while reading Fifty Shades of Gray?