So, this is the first of several TV blogs, and I'll review the current seasons of TV shows I watch when they go on hiatus during the mid-season. This week, to kick off, is True Blood season 2. I haven't reveiwed season 1 as yet, and that's because I've only seen it once. I have seen season 2 twice so far, cause its being played on Australian TV at the moment. I might do a season 1 review eventually.

I should point out that these reviews WILL be very spoiler-heavy. Read on at your own risk

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So, season 2 of True Blood was really out there. It hit the point where it truly distanced itself from just another Vampire drama, while still being a Vampire drama. One storyline focused on Jason and his search for meaning, by joining The Fellowship of the Sun. That story merged with the disappearance of the Dallas Sheriff, Godrick, enlisting the help of Sookie, Bill and Eric to find him. We again got to meet Lorena, and witness her life with Bill. During this storyline, we got to meet Steve and Sarah Newlin, who are the most annoying couple EVER, and both got what they deserved (see favourite moment #2). These events led to the explosive ending of episode 8, and we saw just how deceitful Eric is (see favourite moment #4). This finally led to the stunning conclusion of this storyline, with the ending of Godrick's life.

This storyline also had some of my favourite moments - especially #1 .

The second storyline focused on Tara, and her newfound friendship with the mysterious Maryann. And this is where True Blood distanced itself from the Vampire drama. Maryann is a God who can bring out the chaotic nature of humans. This led to mass orgies, orgies and orgies. We also got to meet the rather boring and annoying Eggs. I'm sorry, but I couldn't understand him half the time cause he mumbled, and I didn't really care for him (see favourite moment #3). There was also Daphne, and I was so annoyed that she turned on Sam (yes, my inner fangirl wants out ). I loved that Arlene got over Rene, and I'm glad we got to see more Terry. Overall, however, I was getting a bit sick of the Maryann storyline. It was going nowhere for a long while, however the last 3 episodes where Sookie, Bill and Jason go back to Bon Temps were fantastic. I loved the revelation of how Maryann came to be, and how they managed to kill her.

Which brings me to the minor storyline with the Vampire Queen - Spohie-Ann, where we discovered that she is the one making Eric sell the Vampire blood. For what reason remains unknown. When she finds out that Bill knows of her plans, she orders Eric to 'deal with' Bill. This leads us to the final moments of the season. Not only was I literally screaming in my head "just friggin say yes!! Don't walk off!" when Bill proposed to Sookie, I screamed, also in my head "NO!" when Bill was kidnapped. So, do I think its Eric? No. They had us fooled with the first season finale (find me someone who didn't think it was Lafayette in the car) but I think they're just yanking at our chain. I have an incling that it may be the Fellowship of the Sun, getting back at Jason by kidnapping his sister and her lover (if she had been in the room, would she have been kidnapped also?). But then again, this could be me, wishfully thinking that while Eric is a villain, he isn't capable of something like this. Cause he's Eric and he's sexy (here comes that fangirl ).

So, overall, it was a great season. I still enjoyed the first season's story arc a little more, only because I HATED every moment Jason was with the Fellowship of the Sun, and the serial killer storyline was just more intriguing. But I can't wait for season 3!!

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Favourite moments:

1. Hello sexy!

2. Steve Newlin gets what he deserves

3. Bubbye Eggs

4. Decietful Eric

5. 'Innocent' Eric

6. Random Eric/Sookie

Yes, I am pro Eric/Sookie. But only with Sookie's new-found 'dreams' . Otherwise yayness for Bill/Sookie.

There are so many other moments in the season which I enjoyed, but its late and I can't be bothered searching for screencaps. These are just ones that pop to mind at the moment.

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Stay tuned for more TV blogs!!

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Peace out

Rach xx

My thesis is done!! Handed it in last Friday! Yayness!!! In a nutshell... things worked, things didn't, and I can't conclude anything, because of the things that didn't work. I have to present my work next Thursday, and I'm officially done with Honours. So what's next? I find work somewhere in a lab and move out of home!!!

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Not many people know this, but I'm not a fan of Vampires. Can't stand them. And after EVERYONE was raving about how good True Blood was... and I mean, I haven't heard anyone say anything bad about it. So I thought, "I'll give this a go then". Annnnnd... wellllll... Its actually a good show! Its the kind of show that makes me think "I wish shows were just as good as this" and "this show is **** compared with True Blood". Not many shows make me think that. Its funny, its sexy, its smart. I loves it!

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I'm loving where Supernatural is going. LOVING IT! The revelation surrounding both Dean and Sam being 'vessels' is fantastic. Definitely best season so far.

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Also, if you haven't done so already... Watch Castle. Its actually one of the better crime shows on TV at the moment.

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I also cut my hair! Its above shoulderlength now.

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Ohh... Saw Michael Shanks at a convention about a month ago. It was awesomeness. He's such a good guy. I had a photo with him, and the first thing I said when we walked out of the room was "he was warm!"... You can't blame me... It was a cold day!!

I'm seeing Jason Momoa and Paul McGillion this weekend. Can't wait!

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I've been watching Stargate Universe, and its fantastic! I was expecting a show like the other two Stargate series, but this one is packed full of drama... I'm loving it! And Robert Carlyle is just a fantastic actor.

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Ehh... I think that's pretty much everything I've been up to since my last blog. I just got so ridiculously busy all of a sudden, and it was non-stop till Friday.

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Anyways,

Peace out

Rach xx

My wonderful boyfriend won a double pass to an advanced screening of District 9 on Monday. There have been a lot of advertisements down here for it recently, and I was eagerly awaiting its release here tomorrow. But we got to see it on Monday, and it was fantastic. Without giving too much away, it starts off as a documentary about the Aliens living in Johannesburg - from crime to trying to adapt their technology for our benefit. Soon a secondary story develops - to which the documentary also focuses on - and that's where the movie starts. There's a fair amount of action and a great story. I definitely recommend it, however be warned - it has its share of gore and swearing. But overall a great movie!

10/10

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So, I've managed to find the motivation to blog. When the blogs disappeared I was going to wait till they came back before I posted a new one. Then people were complaining that the new ones were disappearing and I just gave up. Until now, that is. And that's coupled with a massive increase in the workload at Uni. Its getting to the stage in my project where I should be finishing up in the lab. But I still have a lot of work to do and the animal study to do. My thesis is due on October 9th, and my supervisor wanted me to have all my lab work done by the end of August, but unfortunately I have to work into September as well. Its going to be a very busy couple of months.

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I actually planned to blog about Children of Earth as it finished, but I couldn't really be motivated. It was a fantastic miniseries, I loved the entire thing. Surprisingly, I wasn't phased by Ianto's death. I didn't cry the first time, not even the second time nor during the Declas.sfied when they did the tribute.I suspect its because they didn't have a funeral/memorial for Ianto. When they were packing away Tosh and Owen's things in Exit Wounds, that's when I broke down. With an absence for that with Ianto, I didn't cry. But I felt a bit jibbed that there was barely a mention of him in Day 5, except for his sister screaming that the Ianto we knew was fake. Other than that, I thought it was fantastic. But Ianto dying is the reason for the new avvie. Janto has been ripped away from us on screen. But not on this blog - Janto lives here!! Anyways... I'm currently watching season one and I'm doing a whole Torchwood marathon. Yayness . Then I'm going to move onto Doctor Who, then my baby Metalocalypse. Then new TV starts. Double yayness .

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Peace out

Rach xx.