"Next Great Baker": Thumbs down... Way down...

"Next Great Baker" is an American television series aired on TLC Network. This show features men and women from differing walks of life (not sure how they're selected) as contestants testing their baking and decorating skills in different challenges each week. Just like any reality television series, one contestant will be eliminated and the final person left in the kitchen will be the winner of a cash prize and an apprenticeship at Carlo's Bakery in New Jersey, United States.

That's the general overview of what the show is about. Now, here's what I thought about it:

I was annoyed by the "Next Great Baker" show contestants. So much bullying in it. I understand that it is a competition but there is no excuse for extremely childish and ignorant behaviour. There was a lot of whispering behind other people's backs, ignoring others, pack mentality, etc. It's a real shame that it was so bad that I couldn't continue watching it, since I had such high hopes coming off of "Cake Boss".


For those who prefer to be angered by this show or is actually interested in it (goodness knows why), here's the link of what the show is about (or supposed to be about): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Next_Great_Baker

Recap of 2008 and New Year's Resolutions

2008 went by in a flash.

Literally.

I suppose it did so because there were ups and downs to that year. And, most likely, because I am not a student any longer so working fulltime makes the weeks fly by.

A quick recap of what went on in 2008:

January - This was the last full month I worked for my old boss of 7 years. It was an awful last couple of years filled with anger and bitterness. Too bad it ended the way it did but he just couldn't let it rest in dignity.

February - I started my new job on the 18th and never looked back once. It's a nice small place with great people who work there, and I'm still there to this date. Though I did have the seven months work blues, I got over that quickly. I'm happy where I am.

October - On the 25th, I had to write a certification exam. It was long and hard but I was satisfied after completing it. Finally, found a family physician to take me on as a patient.

December - On the second week of this month, I received news that I passed the certification exam. The certificate was mailed to me and I still haven't bought a frame for it yet.

Okay, that was it. ;p

My New Year's Resolutions:

1. Make more money
2. Save more money
3. Minimize eating out
4. Stop biting fingernails
5. Stop peeling dry cracked skin
6. Lose weight through exercise
7. Eat more healthy
8. Be more patient and less angry/stubborn
9. Move out into a condo/house by December

I hope I can achieve even half of that on the list. ;p

And, on that note, I'm leaving you with this cute image of my siblings and I playing "Little Big Planet":

The Day the Earth Stood Still

This afternoon I went to see the movie "The Day the Earth Stood Still" in theatres.

It wasn't astounding nor was it a flop. It was just okay. The acting was average but the child actor in it was annoying. The movie wasn't brainy so if you want to watch a movie that requires little thought and more action, then this one will be a good choice.

All in all, I think I would give the movie a rate of 3 stars out of 5 for entertainment sake. It is only about 1 hr and 45 minutes so it moves quickly enough for any moviegoer type.