Last night, after going for a run in such intense wind that I was basically running in place for 45 minutes, I was exhausted. My legs hurt, my face hurt (windburn is a real thing, yo!), and I could barely get up to pour myself a bowl of cereal let alone do anything remotely productive (like go to the bathroom). So what did I do? I brought a box of cereal to the couch and settled in for a night of TV. (And I held my pee.)

Except there wasn’t anything on TV to watch. I gave up on Gossip Girl a long time ago (something the show’s creators also should have done) and Monday nights don’t really offer up anything else. Then I tried looking on my DVR and it was….empty. Like, literally. There wasn’t one thing on there. Not even an old episode of House Hunters International! I was forced to spend the next two hours playing Angry Birds.

And it looks like that’s how I’ll be spending my entire summer. Well, playing Angry Birds and counting down the days until Fall TV starts once again. I mean, have you seen the new Fall lineup? It looks amazing. There’s going to be female-centric comedies! And dramas! And Jack Bauer (OK, so Keefer Sutherland, but same diff)!

Click here to see all the goodness that’s a-comin’ and GET. EXCITED.

Yeah, OK, it’s four months away, but when all we’ve got is Glee reruns and True Life marathons coming our way, we all need something to hold onto.

Labor Day weekend has come and gone, and what’s left of your tan is probably beginning to fade. Add that to the fact that the first week of classes (When you don’t actually have to do anything but collect syllabuses and catch up with friends.)  has been replaced by actual classes, and you’re probably pulling a Danny Zuko and wishing longingly for summer nights.

But autumn isn’t all bad, and here’s why.

1. The Weather. Here on the east coast, we broke records with the sweltering summer heat. And I’m not going to lie; I took full advantage of that warm weather. But sitting in class in weather that’s meant for the beach? Like I’d ever be able to pay attention. I’m eternally grateful that the temperatures dropped just as I’m forced to hit the books. Plus, it gives you an excuse to buy that cute fall jacket you’ve been eying since July.

2. The Pumpkin Spice Lattes. They’re back. Yesterday’s trip to my friendly neighborhood Starbucks confirmed as much. Starbucks has also introduced the Toffee Mocha, along with the Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin and the Pumpkin Scone. Its fall food at its best. But if you’re not quite as caffeine crazed  as I am, you could always try an old standby. Caramel Corn. Pumpkin Pie. Apple Pie. Caramel Apples. Apple Cider. Take your pick.

3. The New TV. I love a good reality TV meltdown as much as the next girl, but by the time August rolls around I’m ready for some good old fashion scripted drama. From Glee to Gossip Girl, your old favorites are returning. Don’t you want to watch the new cast of Dancing with the Stars make complete and total fools of themselves? Or find out if Derek actually recovers from the Seattle Grace shooting? Your wait is almost over. Read More »

While flipping through the channels last night during primetime, I discovered the real reason why our favorite shows go off the air during the summer: to make way for the sh*tshow that is summer television, which leaves us begging for The Office and House come September.

It’s the perfect advertising strategy: cut off the supply of good shows, and the viewers will demand that the season premiere of Grey’s Anatomy be moved up several weeks. But it’s absolute torture for the rest of us.

That is not to say all summer TV is bad. True Blood and Mad Men are perhaps two of the greatest shows on television, period, despite the fact that they premiere during the summer. But take a look the other night’s TV listings, and you’ll want to cringe along with me: America’s Got Talent, Big Brother, More To Love? Nothing even halfway decent to watch! Read More »