Clean

"Fragrance is an incredibly intimate thing. It can evoke very specific thoughts or memories & is a little different for each person who wears it."

Dame Elizabeth Taylor

I love a man who smells like heaven. Here's a list of my favorite colognes. What are you wearing?

1. Clean for Men, by Dlish

2. Curve, by Liz Claiborne

3. Dolce & Gabbana, by Dolce & Gabbana

4. Desire, by Alfred Dunhill

5. DKNY New York, by Donna Karan

Netflix Vs. the World

Earlier this year, Netflix sent an email to all of its members highlighting price increases which separated online streaming and DVD mailings into two separate plans. The separation seemed to make sense, particularly for those who never took advantage of both services. But it also seemed to punish those who did utilize both offerings, like myself.

At first, I was a bit annoyed. This new scheme surprised a lot of us Netflix members. With the new price plans, I saw my subscription go from $16.32 to $21.75—same service, no additions or anything, six dollar increase. Totally insane.

But after careful consideration, in spite of it all, I figured: twenty bucks for commercial-free unlimited streaming and two DVDs out at-a-time is actually still a total steal. That day, perusing the Netflix site, I thought about canceling my membership. However, I couldn't. I was still too in love with the service to think about ending my relationship with them. The day they announced the new prices, I considered terminating my membership for about five minutes. Then, I quickly came to my senses and understood: with all the films and TV shows available to me on Netflix, I am really saving on other costs.

Just think: if it weren't for Netflix, I would never get the chance to see the complete Ally McBeal series again unless I purchase the DVD set from Best Buy or somewhere on the Internet. The complete series costs about $100. For twenty bucks, I get to see every episode as many times as I want and if I want to rent it, I can and it'll be in my mailbox before the end of the week. It's that simple. Although the price hike feels utterly annoying and depressing, we still get our money's worth.

So, here I am. A real live and actually satisfied Netflix member. Although a lot can be done to improve its customer service (they clearly have no respect for its members and are currently paying for some shady business choices), Netflix is still an amazing service. It has reinvented the movie-rental industry and I am grateful for that.

Emmys 2011

Tonight, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences will award some of television's finest shows and actors with the prestigious Emmy Award in a slew of categories, including these 10 here. These are the nominees.

BEST COMEDY ACTOR
Alec Baldwin, "30 Rock"
Steve Carell, "The Office"
Louis C.K., "Louie"
Johnny Galecki, "The Big Bang Theory"
Matt LeBlanc, "Episodes"
Jim Parsons, "The Big Bang Theory"

Unfortunately, I don't watch any of these shows so I don't really care who wins. I have seen at least one episode of all of these before though so I guess based on what I have seen, perhaps the award should go to Jim Parsons again this year. He won last year for his portrayal of über-nerd Sheldon Cooper. I saw him in a play earlier this year and really enjoyed his acting. He's amazing. However, perhaps the award should go to Steve Carrell since this last season was his final one. This would be a great parting gift.

BEST COMEDY ACTRESS
Edie Falco, "Nurse Jackie"
Tina Fey, "30 Rock"
Laura Linney, "The Big C"
Melissa McCarthy, "Mike & Molly"
Martha Plimpton, "Raising Hope"
Amy Poehler, "Parks and Recreation"

Last year, the one actress who didn't deserve it took home the award. These things usually go to the most popular actress, as opposed to the most deserving. Edie Falco is a fine actress but I have a very big problem with her character on Nurse Jackie. She just isn't funny whatsoever. It's just odd to nominate her here when the supporting cast on the show is a lot funnier than her character. That said, I would love to see Laura Linney win. She plays Cathy Jamison, a schoolteacher who decides to live as happily as she can after she is diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma. The show is heartbreaking at times but Laura Linney is hilarious. PS: The fact that Courtney Cox wasn't nominated in this category this year kind of makes this an incomplete category.

BEST COMEDY SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Julie Bowen, "Modern Family"
Jane Krakowski, "30 Rock"
Jane Lynch, "Glee"
Sofia Vergara, "Modern Family"
Betty White, "Hot in Cleveland"
Kristin Wiig, "Saturday Night Live"

I'm rooting for Sofia Vergara or Julie Bowen tonight. Jane Lynch wasn't as funny as she was last year so I hope she doesn't win again. She'll most likely win, however.

BEST COMEDY SUPPORTING ACTOR
Ty Burrell, "Modern Family"
Chris Colfer, "Glee"
Jon Cryer, "Two and a Half Men"
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, "Modern Family"
Ed O'Neill, "Modern Family"
Eric Stonestreet, "Modern Family"

Chris Colfer is 2010s best supporting actor in a comedy, hands down. Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Ty Burrell are his only true competitors this year.

BEST DRAMA ACTOR
Steve Buscemi, "Boardwalk Empire"
Kyle Chandler, "Friday Night Lights"
Michael C. Hall, "Dexter"
Jon Hamm, "Mad Men"
Hugh Laurie, "House"
Timothy Olyphant, "Justified"

Michael C. Hall's Dexter Morgan is creepy, creepy, creepy! He should win. Jon Hamm is going to win though. Of course, Kyle Chandler may be the sentimental favorite since his show has ended. I think it's a grave travesty William H. Macy wasn't nominated here. Shameless was my favorite show last year.

BEST DRAMA ACTRESS
Kathy Bates, "Harry's Law"
Connie Britton, "Friday Night Lights"
Mireille Enos, "The Killing"
Mariska Hargitay, "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"
Julianna Margulies, "The Good Wife"
Elisabeth Moss, "Mad Men"

Seriously, WTF Kathy Bates? Get out of here! My choice - Mireille Enos or Julianna Margulies. Both are equally deserving.

BEST DRAMA SUPPORTING ACTOR
Andre Braugher, "Men of a Certain Age"
Alan Cumming, "The Good Wife"
Peter Dinklage, "Game of Thrones"
Josh Charles, "The Good Wife"
Walton Goggins, "Justified"
John Slattery, "Mad Men"

I'd love to see John Slattery win because he's such an amazing actor. Alan Cumming is another favorite of mine.

BEST DRAMA SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Christine Baranski, "The Good Wife"
Michelle Forbes, "The Killing"
Christina Hendricks, "Mad Men"
Kelly MacDonald, "Boardwalk Empire"
Margo Martindale, "Justified"
Archie Panjabi, "The Good Wife"

I'm rooting for Michelle Forbes. Archie Panjabi is my real favorite but she won last year and repeat winners kind of spoil the fun out of these kinds of shows. Still, if she won again, I'd be very happy. I'd place my bets on Margo Martindale though. Critics have praised her galore this last season so she may prevail.

BEST DRAMA SERIES
"Boardwalk Empire"
"Dexter"
"Friday Night Lights"
"Game of Thrones"
"The Good Wife"
"Mad Men"

Dexter should win. It's a creepy and very intelligent show that keeps viewers at the edge of their seat every week. It's great TV.

BEST COMEDY SERIES
"The Big Bang Theory"
"Glee"
"Modern Family"
"Parks and Recreation"
"The Office"
"30 Rock"

Modern Family is the funniest television show on TV now. Glee comes close but last season was so out of place, it really doesn't deserve to be named Best Comedy Series just yet.

Fall TV 2011

For a man who is absolutely in love with the summer, loving the fact that it's finally September can only mean one thing - I'm a TV addict. September means my favorite television shows are back and it's time to find a few new ones to love and occupy my time with as well. This year, it seems like there are a lot more interesting choices to choose from than ever before.

Here's a list of what I will be watching on TV this season.

Monday: 2 Broke Girls

Tuesday: Glee, Ringer, New Girl

Wednesday: America's Next Top Model, Up All Night, Suburgatory, Modern Family, Happy Endings, Cougar Town, Revenge

Thursday: The Vampire Diaries, Whitney, Private Practice, Prime Suspect

Friday: Grimm

Sunday: Once Upon a Time, Desperate Housewives, The Good Wife, Dexter, Homeland, The Walking Dead, Pan Am

I probably won't keep up with half of these shows as the weeks progress. I am only interested in catching the first two or so episodes of some of these listed here to see if they're any good. We'll see which ones prove interesting and entertaining. How many will survive? What will you be watching?

Taken

It only feels good because it's wrong
and this could be the ugliest thing if we let it go on
even if we felt like the prettiest boys in the world,

I can't love you

and you can't say, "me too."

Let Me Be

How can someone who isn't even able to properly orchestrate
his own thoughts and feelings
and life
judge me
and feel the need to tell me not to do what I want to do?

How dare he!?

Mr. Know It All

it's always upsetting when someone claims
they know everything about you, and then some

if you're of age, you know this--
you know someone who thinks they know exactly how you feel
and what's best for you
but they don't know anything.

listen to this
i dedicate it to all the stupid boys who have tried to get me