LA needs a reality check

There are a lot of things you have to get used to when you move from NorCal to SoCal. And for the most part, I have adapted. I am no longer used to "cold" weather,  I understand that Safeway is Vons, I have a greater appreciation for the beach and I no longer say hella (for the most part).

However, there is one thing that I think SoCal can learn from the north, and it has to do with its broadcast reporters. I really cannot stand to watch local news here. If its not Barbie reporting to me, its an anchor with blown up lips. After interning at NBC in the Bay Area, I realized that yes, in broadcast, looks do play a part. But those people were normal and attractive. It seems like many of these SoCal blond bimbos girls should just go on a bad television drama.
 

Although some people are easy on the eyes, it really should be about the story, not the reporter.

Take a look at this interview. How can anyone stand to watch this?

Since when is this appropriate to wear to work?

Who is the most idiotic reporter you have seen?

2011 Predictions

2011
First of all, let me say that in general, it is a pretty ugly number. And along with the new year, we have a series of predictions. From applications on Facebook, such as "Who will kill you in 2011" to predictions by ABC New Anchors with topic ranging from politics to religion, everyone is wondering what can possibly happen this year.

I am part of this impatient public, hoping that some of these predictions will give insight to policy, politics, and those damn tea-bagers in Congress. I myself, went to the psychic (for the first time), to see what might be in store for me.

In growing uncertainty with regards to the job market, the economy and even the ability of our President to keep his campaign promises, it seems that people are looking more and more for answers of what they can expect. But if you look at the major stories of 2010 (the BP oil spill, the Chilean mine disaster, the earthquake in Haiti), how could any of that be predicted? For a look at the top stories (a report done by my future husband David Muir) click here.

Nevertheless we keep searching for answers that can only be answered with time. What are some of your 2011 predictions? Maybe in a year (that is, if we make it through 2012) we can revisit those and see if we were right.

My prediction?
Newly elected Tea Party members will realize not matter how many speeches they give about a "better America" they too will realize that our system (especially in the Senate, hint hint I am talking about the filibuster) will prevent any kind of significant legislation. Democrats will be even more on the defensive. Do I believe that Republicans might succeed in underfunding "Obama-care"? Yes. Will they provide their own solution for health care? Hell No.

(Went to SF for New Years this year. Hurray for actually doing something this New Years!)