Growing up?

At school I didn't have much time to watch TV but now that I have time, there's nothing on! 24, Modern Family- ok, those are the only shows I really followed this year- are over. I can't even watch a good game on TV because all of my favorite teams are on hiatus. So I have had to find some other shows to relieve me from my boredom.

Apparently, my television show interests have dramatically changed. My father even called my taste "boring" the other day. Seriously, Dad? Of all people....

Don't get me wrong- I still love a good episode of Friends, Seinfeld, I Love Lucy, etc. However, lately I cannot get enough of HOUSE HUNTERS. Or House Hunters International, My First House, Selling New York. Let's just say HGTV is my new favorite channel. The concept of these shows seem pretty boring- watch a couple tour homes, pretty lame, huh? But for whatever reason, these shows fascinate me. I love seeing the different designs, architecture, neighborhoods and trends all across the country and the world. It's definitely made me excited about someday owning a home. Every house that they show, I think about what I like, what I would do with each room, the yard, etc.

Here's what I have learned that I like:

-an open floor plan

-a kitchen with granite tops, stainless steel appliances and plenty of counter space. Perhaps some like this:

or this:

- Master bedroom on the same floor as the kids bedrooms (at least while they are young) and preferably on the second level

- A backyard is a must. A big backyard is preferable. Too many homes have such small backyards now. I would like enough room for the kiddies (and dog, duh!) to run around and play.

P.S. Wouldn't it be fun to have an outdoor eating area like this?

- I definitely have a much more modern/contemporary design taste, well at least more modern than my parents. I like the traditional style furniture (no funky shapes, fixtures or wall art for me) but with the chicness of the contemporary/modern style. Something along the lines of this:

-Make sure there is enough storage space- cupboards, pantries, closets, etc.

Well, a girl can dream, right?

So my second favorite channel right now is the Food Network. This is the channel that my father actually finds boring. A few years ago, I guarantee you that I would have said the same thing. But believe it or not, I'm growing up. I kind of like cooking now. Well, I do like to cook when I have people to help me eat it. However, I really like to bake. I definitely get that from my mother and grandmother. I love baking cookies, pies, cupcakes, brownies, cakes- which is probably why I love watching Ace of Cakes. Love, love, love it. Yesterday, my dad came down and sat with me while I was watching an episode that I had DVRed. When the window popped up, "Do you wish to delete this recording?" he could not believe that I had DVRed such a program. In fact, I think his exact words were, "You wasted our DVR space on this?!" Well, it's not like we are recording a lot of shows these days. When Trevor was around, DVR space was precious; our box would be full of Hannah Montana episodes. Anyways, I'd eventually like to take a cake decorating class, even though it seems as if everyone is into cake decorating these days.

I also love a good episode of "Good Eats" or "Dinner: Impossible" on the Foot Network.

My other favorite channel: The Travel Channel. I love learning about different places and cultures. I have a long list of places that I would like to visit someday.

Hmmm...well, I guess these shows really lack a plot or character development. Maybe I am boring now. Ha, oh well, it's better than some of the other trashy shows on TV right now, right? Right. At least that's what I will keep telling myself. Football season better hurry up!