I was watching a rerun of the West Wing where they were trying to decide how to handle what could possibly be the first case of mad cow disease in the United States. The theme of the show was very interesting: it’s never the stuff that you worry about that is the problem. I know this because I worry a lot.

It’s always the things that just randomly come out of nowhere that had a 1% chance of happening that seem to be the problem. The things that you never could’ve imagine or totally dismissed because they seemed so improbable. I guess this means that I shouldn’t worry so much. That I should enjoy my life: shop, read books & diet pill reviews, laugh, spend times with friends. Then I can deal with problems as they arrive. I wish I could just stop worrying. It really doesn’t help anything. Now I’m worrying about my worrying.

Dear Project Runway Designers,

We’ve been watching you for six seasons & I’ve started to notice a trend. Tim Gunn is there is help you. He will come into the work room & call your dress fugly in the nicest possible way. He’ll say “I’m worried about this huge ruffle” Then the designer will say “I stand by my design. I think it’s fabulous”

Then they will go on the runway & the judges will tell you that your dress is fugly in the meanest possibly way. Tim Gunn has style. Why or why won’t you listen to him?

Sincerely,

Sarakastic

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I’m so dependent on reality TV that as soon as I heard about the housing crisis I immediately thought of Jeff Lewis. Jeff is the star of Flipping Out. He renovates homes for a profit & throws tantrums, & I love watching him. He doesn’t seem to adapt to change though, which is what the new real estate market would demand.

Some people are the kind that when things get hard they can buy a bus & travel around the country. Jeff Lewis doesn’t seem like that type, & it’s not a bad thing. I was shocked watching last night’s season finale when he talked about how he was going to mix up his business & do less expensive projects that he could finish quicker. There was even talk of working in Malibu. It really taught me that a big part of any business is being able to change & adapt even if it’s uncomfortable.