Disturbing behaviour indeed.

Well.

I am at a loss.

Exciting? Surprising? Amazing? Epic? Awesome? Enticing? Delicious? Thrilling? Fabulous? Shocking? Confusing? Incredible?

I can't decide which describes this episode best. And, if it's possible, I actually think this episode was better than last week's.

Now now. Before you throw pitchforks at me, let me throw my thoughts your way.

Firstly, cute moments.

Damon and Elena [kitchen scene]: Oh, how cute were they. Playful punches, bantering over the 'old family recipe' for chili. And then Damon lingering just a tiny bit too long on Elena's neck when he grabbed the necklace. I swear, I LIVE for these Delena moments.

Tyler and Caroline [bedroom scene]: While the passion was interrupted, I loved the little kiss on the head and the "You reek!" spiel. Those two would make charming children (Hmm. I wonder if that actually IS in the works, as Julie Plec teased. I wouldn't mind at all. Thoughts anyone?)

Klaus, Stefan and Bex [shopping scene]: Klaus: "Nice one, good work." Stefan: "You're the one who pulled the dagger out of her." Naw, I love Klefan. Joseph and Paul must have such a good time on set, the two have incredible chemistry, even as blood-thirsty vampire and hybrid.

Katherine and Stefan [the sidewalk scene]: Stefan: "Well if the most diabolical woman I know can't seem to figure it out, then I must be doing something right." Katherine: "Uh huh, oh I forgot. You're bad now. Don't get too cocky." and her :"And I've heard about that sister. Be careful, she'll ruin you." Stefan: "Happy to know you still care." I love these two. I love Katherine. I want her in more episodes. I know in the books she dies, I seriously hope that doesn't happen in the TV show. Like, ever.

Jeremy and Anna [bedroom 'Tell me you can hear me!' scene]: It was super sad when Anna cried at the end, let me just say. But the "You were dreaming about me?" - gorgeous. Surprisingly enough, I am getting into the ghost storyline. I think it might have to do with the fact Malese Jow is as cute as a button. I just want to pick that girl up and give her a hug. Superb job, thank you for your entrancing performance. Team Anna woo!

Jeremy and Bonnie [the hug]: Anna ruined it, yeah, but any time a boy picks up a girl for a hug - delightful.

Weird moments.

Bill Forbes and his tolerance to mind compulsion. Umm, wtf? What is up with that? I cannot work out what his deal is. Suggestions and ideas anyone? I'm all ears.

The kiss between Bex and Stefan. Is it just me, or was it annoying more than anything? I don't know why, but I didn't like it.

Vicki. Well, the references to Vicki. I don't really understand what's going on there, or the whole 'bad ju ju' thing Anna seems to 'feel'. Smeh, we'll find out. All in good time, my lovelies.

The witch wanting the talisman. What does that little necklace DO exactly? The fact she strapped Stefan to a table to cut the knowledge out of him must mean it's pretty damn important. Can't wait to find out.

Favourite moments.

Katherine showing up as Elena (yet again) and taking Damon on a road trip. Firstly, can you say 'bad timing'? Stefan and Klaus rocking up in Mystic Falls just as Damon decides to run off with Katherine? How frustrating! BUT I can't wait to see more Datherine scenes. (P.S. How did Bonnie not know that was Katherine? Seriously girl! You're a witch! Focus!)

Caroline's comments about 'Switching Salvatore's'. Good on you Caroline. Elena needs to face up to these feelings. But I definitely understand why she won't - she doesn't want to be Katherine. AND she still loves Stefan, despite the cries from the Delena fans. Ease up chickens, it'll happen, just enjoy the ride.

Alaric telling Damon off. Ric the legend. And his man-power at the end? Wanting to join the council? Good work Alaric. You totes deserve to be on that council, now that you've cleaned up your drinking act. New Elena/Jeremy daddy? I like the idea!

Klaus, Stefan and Bex drinking the people together. I love the 'brat' teasing. And I love this threesome. Stefan would have made the perfect original, just saying.

Caroline kicking Damon's ass. What a cute ass it is.... ahem. No but 'Go Caroline' :D I LOVE seeing her in the 'tough girl' role, rather than the victim. And the fact that she went to Tyler for comfort doesn't deter from that, just makes it better. Love you Candice Accola.

Damon's blood bender. You know why I love this? (Other than the fact that Damon could do anything and I'd still think he was the hottest vampire alive/dead) Because he's trying to get through to Elena - he's NOT Stefan, and who would want him to be? We love Damon and his bad-ass attitude. Even if he becomes more 'human', I still want him to keep his vampire-ness. Otherwise - what's the point of having a show called 'The Vampire Diaries'. It'd have to be 'The Human Diaries' and that's infinitely more boring.

Sad moment.

Caroline and her dad at the end. One epic sad moment. Bill: "You're a vampire sweetheart. I don't think you'll ever be okay again." AH! My heart broke. Poor, poor Caroline. Thank goodness Mum's on the winning team.

Alright, think that's it my dears. Thank you so much for reading, I appreciate it :) And please, sound off in the comments, or tweet me! @jayneymoo and @janeymoo, you can grab me on either!

And btw - cannot WAIT for next week. Make sure you check out the PROMO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGuELhWLqKg EEEIIIIII :D

A few of the vampire favourites.

In honour of the new TVD episode tomorrow night (or today, depending on which country you're in :P) I thought I would write about a couple of my favourite vampire movies, books and tv shows. I am always more than happy to delve into the fantasy realm, and I feel it my duty to expand my conversation topics in order to gain more readers.

So, without any further ado, here are a few of my favourite vampire-y things.

Books

• The Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer: Yes, yes. I know what you must be thinking. Everybody loves Twilight.... or they hate it. I love it because I read it before it was a big deal - and I still remember one of my friends describing it to me and it sounded like the most complicated, beautiful thing I had ever heard of. And so it was - first time I read it, I was in Europe at the end of 2008. I could not put it down. And then I bought the next 3 while I was over there so I could complete the series, they were just THAT GOOD. I think the movies have slightly deterred from the beauty of the books, but hey - who doesn't love Robert Pattinson and Taylor Launter? :P I suppose they make the movies worthwhile :D

• The Vampire Academy books by Richelle Mead: If you have never read them, and you are a die-hard vampire fan, then you SHOULD. Join Rose, Lissa and Dimitri as they battle sickly crazed Uncles, Strigoi (the darker form of vampire), and the Royals (along with their laws). There are 6 books in the series and well worth the read. While Richelle does repeat some details in each of the books as a reminder for those who have forgotten, or some background knowledge for those of us silly enough to read them in the wrong order, and this does become somewhat tiresome - you can easily skim through this. A minor fault on an otherwise intriguing series.

• The Vampire Diaries by L. J. Smith: Well duh. I love The Vampire Diaries as a TV show, as if I ain't gonna like the books. Ha. 'Nuff said.

• The True Blood series by Charlene Harris: Of COURSE True Blood was going in here :D I don't think you can call yourself a vampire fan if you don't read True Blood. Granted, they are somewhat of a soft-porn novel; there's so much sex and violence it makes your head spin. BUT it does have Eric and Sookie, and a whole heap of other random shit like fairies and angry ancient vampires etc. I might be weird but I find it 'light reading'. Haha. If you're a fan of the TV show but don't read the books then you're silly. The books are always better [welllll..... TVD I might make an exception :P).

• The Black Dagger Brotherhood series by J. R. Ward: I have a confession to make. I haven't actually read this series. HOWEVER I was told by a very good friend of mine how fantastic it is, so that's why I'm putting it up here :) It follows the story of 6 vampire brothers and warriors who defend their race against some weird kind of humans. It is on my 'Books to read over the Summer' list :).

Movies

• Underworld, Underworld: Evolution and Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Totally my top 3 vampire movies. I love how they jump back to the past to help fill in the raging battle in the future. And well, there's Kate Beckinsale. How can I say anything bad about her? She makes one sexy vampire.

• Interview with a Vampire: I have two words: Brad Pitt. I mean, I don't like him at the best of times, but in this movie? As a vampire? Yep, I would tap that. Really interesting movie too.

• Fright Night (1985) and Fright Night (2011): I love old school scary movies, and while 1985 isn't THAT old school, it still has the rockin' hair-dos and cheesy acting. But the 2011 version has it's perks too - Colin Farrel. He's delicious as a vampire too; and he makes a fabulous scary next-door-neighbour-type killer. On a whole the movie did remind me of When a Stranger Calls and Disturbia, it was still good to watch.

• Dracula (1931): Haven't seen it? GO. NOW. This is a classic cult film and you can't miss out. If you have - I don't even really want to speak to you. Just - watch it.

• 30 Days of Night: Umm. This movie was scary. Like, really, really scary. And it had a really sad ending, BUT it had Josh Hartnett so it's okay. (If you can't already tell, I LIKE my good-looking male actors. They play a big role in whether I watch a movie in the first place ha).

• The Twilight Saga: New Moon and Eclipse: I actually didn't like the first movie at all. I feel really bad for saying so - but other than Rob, Taylor and Cam Gigandet, there was nothing else appealing to me about it. They left out key scenes and rushed the romance between Edward and Bella so much that you hardly had time to appreciate the longing they had for each other in the book. Anyway! Now that I've justified why I didn't like the first movie, I'll say why I DID like the second and third :) New Moon was great because it was more Jacob! I am a raging Edward fan, but Jacob in New Moon is my favourite. He's such a sweetheart, despite the turning-into-a-werewolf/shape-shifter thing. One always cries like a baby when he 'breaks up' with Bella (it was even sadder in the book) and (though it isn't Jacob-related) when Harry Clearwater dies (omg, how cute was his little spiel about Kung-Fu?). And as for Eclipse, well, in my opinion the saga just keeps getting better. The new 'Victoria' (Bryce Dallas Howard) - loved her as a baddie. And who can resist the electrifying pull of a threesome? Bella: "No Edward, I need to be friends with Jacob". Edward: "Stay away from him Bella". Jacob: "Bella come visit me! I'm suicidal here!". Gosh I love it. And the awesome pack (coven?) of vampires who come after Bella. EPIC. I so look forward to Breaking Dawn.

• The Blade Trilogy: I'm not much of a Wesley Snipes fan, but I DID really like this trilogy. Not my usual type of vampire movie, but good nonetheless.

TV Shows

• The Vampire Diaries: I didn't really need to say this. If you follow my blogs then you already know how much I love this show. Here are the links to my rantings about it if you would like more than just this tiny rabble :)

1. For 3.01: http://janeymoo.blogspot.com/2011/09/its-rippah-time-my-lovelies.html
2. For 3.02: http://janeymoo.blogspot.com/2011/09/because-im-sucker-for-vampire-diaries.html
3. And for 3.03: http://janeymoo.blogspot.com/2011/10/best-tvd-episode-ever.html

• True Blood: Granted, I like the books, ergo I like the show. Though sometimes I feel a little uncomfortable watching it with anyone else. :/ Lol.

• Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Sarah Michelle Gellar in her pre-Ringer days. Gotta love it.

• Angel: I just like David Boreanaz, to be honest. I like the idea of Angel (fallen angel cursed with a soul, running around killing bad supernatural-ies all the while having a guilt-complex, much like our beloved Stefan). Yeah, it has it's moments.

• Supernatural: I know I know, it's not an ACTUAL vampire TV show. But c'mon, the episodes 1x20 "Dean Man's Blood"; 2x03 "Bloodlust"; 3x07 "Fresh Blood"; 4x05 "Monster Movie" (remember, the shape-shifter who loved old classic movies? Dracula?); and one of my personal favourites, 6x05 "Live Free or Twi-Hard". There's enough there to warrant a vampire-y category I reckon :D

And I believe I am done folks :) Leave a comment if you think of anymore, or send me a shout out on twitter! Follow my sane account @janeymoo, or my not-so-sane-but-equally-awesome account @jayneymoo.

Thanks for reading!!

It's a little bit of this, and a little bit of that. Dum dum dum dum.

Perhaps I have been indoors too much - so much so that I am starting to analyse my favourite TV shows down to the very last take...

It worries me.

Nevertheless, here I am, blogging about a few of them. Hesitant - BUT - still moving forward.

Now let's see, where to start.

Oh yes I know! With Gossip Girl (since I just finished watching the new episode and it's still as fresh as Manhattan in my mind)

Okay, let's start with the whole Blair-baby-who's-the-father debacle.

Seriously Gossip Girl? You had to follow the One Tree Hill route? Granted, Blair's not in school anymore, but far out - the baby story-line gets absolutely drilled into the ground. I was so epically happy at the end of last season, when you moved so skillfully into Dair-land, and then Chair-land, and then Lair-land. I was rather pleased, like a cat who has just eaten a mouse.

Now, however, I am like a cat who just found out the mouse he ate was actually a furball. I am ready to cough it up (no, I was not throwing in a subtle morning sickness hint. Though that is kinda funny now that I think about it lol).

And I think all of us know that is HAS to be Chuck's baby. Who else's is it going to be? They're going to pull apart the Lair romance, Blair and Chuck will realise they aren't ready to raise a baby together, and Dan will be there to comfort Blair and watch old classics in the loft.

In case you couldn't tell, I'm unimpressed. Writers - do something that will surprise me. Take us back to the old days, where Georgina rocking up preggers at Dan's apartment was the biggest shocker of the season. I MISS the old cliffhangers! Am I alone on this? Anyone agree?

But I will give credit where credit is due. Dan, for me, has become an incredibly adorable character. I didn't like him for the longest time, but now, I can get what the fuss is about. Lovely little mess of curly hair on his head too. Penn, you tasty man you.

And Serena. Oh, Serena. I love your little "finding yourself" adventures. I am beginning to love you as a character as well. I adore Blake Lively, I think she's the hottest woman under the sun (aside from Nina Dobrev, of course), and it's soothing to find her character calming down and settling into herself. Fabulous, just fabulous!

But.

I don't like Charlie/Ivy. What is UP with this girl? So she's an actor, right. And she acts in EVERY aspect of her life? Including at her job, with her boyfriend, who knows who or what else? Nope, didn't like you when you entered the show, don't like you now, still won't like you when you leave. Though I will definitely like when your character leaves. Bye bye now (imagine that in either Barbie voice from Toy Story "Bubye now, bubye!" or Shrek from Shrek 1 "See you laterr" - makes it funnier, right? :D)

Anyway!

Nate, Nate, Nate. What are you doing? He really likes his cougars doesn't he? But Elizabeth Hurley - totally don't blame him. What a FOX! I give the GG writers credit here - they do bring in the most SPECTACULAR guest stars (Charlie fake/Ivy not included). Georgina Sparks? Lady Gaga? Yeah, you know it. And THANK YOU writers for getting rid of (1) Vanessa; and (2) Jenny. Couldn't stand either of them, so glad they've bailed.

But all that being said, I actually really love Gossip Girl as a show. There's something delicious about the way all the characters interact, and while you might be fuming at one couple one day, the next you'll be in love with them all over again. It's just Gossip Girl, I've decided. And they have a majorly hot cast. So that's a bonus.

Moving on! To.....

.... Glee.

Glee. The very word makes me want to break out in a rendition of "Valerie". What an epic show. It truly gets funnier every episode. I'd like to give all the credit to Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, but I won't. Because I think the casting is what makes this show so incredible, and for that I have one name.

Jane Lynch.

Oh, this hilarious diamond in the rough. Where did you come from? The character Sue is possibly the most beautifully-developed character I've ever seen in a comedy. No joke. Her one-liners have me in stitches; the rants have me on the floor. My favourite of all favourite Sue quotes is when she says to a piece of broccoli:

"When I showed this to Brittany, she whimpered and thought I cut down a small tree where a family of gummy people lived."

Bloody brilliant. That, and any quote to do with Mr Schu's hair. So, so good.

Okay, now that that's out of the way, onto Season 3.

Firstly, loving the Rachel and Kurt friendship. Those two are as cute as buttons. And their little meltdown first episode after seeing the other 'Kurt' and 'Rachel' lookalikes? Was I the only one who grinned through that part? They were adorable! And I'm sad to think that their friendship might be ruined after tomorrow's episode. FAR OUT Rachel! Can't you just stay your beautiful, grownup self now? MUST you go backwards?

Apparently so.

Sigh.

Anyway, Finn is annoying me a little this season. Cory, it's not your fault, you're gorgeous, it's your stupid character that frustrates me. How does someone as wonderfully talented as yourself, not have ANY idea about where they're going after school? And frankly - I HATE the emphasis school puts on students knowing exactly what they want to do when they leave! There is NOTHING wrong with taking a year off to work full-time! NOTHING!

Phew. Easy Jayne, it's just a TV show.

Yes, I know. Let's move forward shall we?

Still love Artie and Brittany, Mike and Tina, Will and Emma.

But hold up. NO LAUREN ANYMORE!? WHY! WHY WHY WHY! I loved her! Her and Puck?! AWESOME. Yep, the show failed there.

Oh, and with the exit of Chord Overstreet, aka Sam. Not. Happy. Jayne.

Putting Mercedes with a large black man (sorry, not meaning to be racist, but c'mon? Stereotypical much?) not good either. They teased the Mercedes and Sam romance only to rip it away before it had even begun? Terrible, just terrible. I am trying to keep an open mind now, but it's getting a little hard.

I almost feel the blinkers come on in Glee now, so I see only the coupling and characters I want to see. Everyone else just exists, and are like little happy ghosts hovering everywhere. I know you're there, but I don't really care what you're up to.

That being said, I am intrigued by this new Quinn. She's crazy and I love it! Trying to get her baby back? Fo shiz! Go for it, I want to see how you plan to do this! Plus, I love Quinn as a bitch. Can't really see her in any other light, in all honesty.

And what's going on with Santana? That first ep left us in a loop as to what is happening with her hey?! Ah well, hopefully all questions will be answered soon.

Ok, I'm gonna finish up now. I really should have broken this into two blogs lol. Kudos to you if you made it to the end!! :D

Feel free to comment/vote/rant with me! Or you can follow me on Twitter, I'm a tweet-a-holic :D : @Janeymoo !!

Til next time!

The perks of menswear.

In honour of my first shift (in ages!) back in menswear, I am re-posting this blog from Caitlin's and mine to mine! (if that makes sense... )

So without further ado, ladies and gents, here are 5 reasons why working in menswear is such great fun.

(1) Besides being a great perving tool, being in menswear means you get to play dress-up with men as much as you like; whether they are old, young, married, single, gay, straight, whatever! (Though it's definitely more exciting when they're young and hot.. hmm)

(2) Men are SO decisive. Whenever I am stuck in ladies fashion, I literally want to smack my head into a wall. Women can NEVER decide what they want, and they will spend 40 minutes wasting your time trying on everything, only to decide they want nothing. Men, on the other hand, will walk in, ask for a shirt, you'll show them two and they won't even try them on - they'll just buy them. I LOVE IT.

(3) Men are not NEARLY as disgusting and dirty as women. Excluding little ferrets who come and pee in the fitting rooms (yes, they are just that grose), men are generally pretty tidy. They will gather all the packaging from business shirts and bring them up to your counter, or they will at least try and hang garments back on the hanger (even if it's backwards or sideways). Women, however, will take 20 items into the fitting room and leave them in a giant heap on the floor. They leave their used lingerie in the fitting rooms (I once had a woman who STOLE a pair of knickers and HUNG UP her old ones on a hanger, then PUT THEM ON A RACK). Yes, women can be seriously dirty. No, men are not that bad.

(4) When a man comes in asking me to outfit him for a night out, he will listen attentively to everything I tell him. He will try everything I suggest on (because, believe it or not, I do know a thing or two about the department I'm working in!), and more often than not, will trust my judgement and buy at least two of the five items I show him. Women though, will hum and har over anything I show them, and eventually tell me we don't have what they're looking for (I will say though, that in intimate apparel that is a different story - they are usually very happy to hear what I have to say lol).

(5) Lastly, men can be outrageously friendly. I love how all I have to do is ask them how their day has been, and suddenly it becomes a massive chat about the Broncos game on Friday. If I ask women (ESPECIALLY if I'm in childrenswear), it turns into a rant about how crappy service is here now, blah blah blah. As if I don't already know this. Women - stick a sock in it.

Now please, don't get me wrong. I do think women are amazing (I am one, of course!) and I do have respect for them. But honestly, men can be so much easier to deal with!

The best TVD episode ever... ?

At this stage? I'm willing to say so!

This week's two teaser trailers were only a taste of a ridiculously delectable 40 mins that had me sitting on the edge of my seat.

Like eating a packet of mint chocolate slices - the first bite sends you wild with desire, so, in turn, you have to devour the rest of the packet.

I had to physically stop myself from jumping around the living room, that's how great each moment in this episode was.

Thank you Caroline Dries for delivering a complex, beautifully-interwoven myriad of plots that caused me to laugh, cry, grin from ear-to-ear and exclaim in shock (mostly the latter!). I was truly blown away. Exquisite work - simply exquisite.

Now.

Let's move on to some spoil-erm, I mean, key moments :)

Alright, this has to be said first.

Hellooo debonair Stefan ;) Phew. I felt a bit hot under the collar when he sauntered into Gloria's bar after snacking on that woman in the (vintage [Crossley?]) car - love it (always reminds me of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, those cars).

Stefan, I think you are becoming more delicious in each episode this season too. Keep up the Rippah work (okay, okay, lame I know, I had to do it!)

From what I've seen of Paul Wesley's latest interviews, he's been enjoying playing the 'bad boy'. And so he should! He wears it very well - not to mention that SUIT (more suit-wearing Paul, methinks).

Ok, now, was anyone else highly impressed with the 1920s theme? The flappers, the lounge singer, the outfits?! May I just say, much like Nina Dobrev, I would LOVE to have lived in the 1920s. More era episodes please! Keep 'em coming I say!

I felt so sorry for Caroline in this episode. She always seems to be the victim. I hope she gets to kick some butt soon. But it must be said - Sheriff Forbes? How much her attitude has changed towards her daughter? So, so beautiful. I am so happy for that relationship! And as for her dad - I think he'll come around. All that protectiveness, it'll shape into acceptance soon. I hope.

And one cannot help but be mad about Tyler after this episode. Carrying Caroline? Snuggling her at the end while she cried? They are the picture perfect couple, and Michael Trevino - stop being so freaking gorgeous! I already have too much love for Damon, it can't be shared! It won't!

Ahem.

I have to say, there were so many 'baited breath' moments in this episode. C'mon, Klaus and Stefan in the apartment with Elena? Close call much? I have to say though, how did Klaus not sense Elena was there?! I'm happy he didn't, but Stefan's not the best liar. Hmm. Small thought.

But shocking moments! Stefan feeding that woman's blood to her husband? Stefan teaching Klaus his tricks? Stefan being bff's with Klaus? Klaus compelling Stefan to forget? Klaus compelling Stefan to REMEMBER? It was pretty much the episode of all episodes for Klefan! Like a tweet I made last week, Paul Wesley and Joseph Morgan can stay together for as long as they want. That pairing is my favourite. Also, when Rebekah stabbed Klaus I jumped sky-high, even though I knew it wouldn't kill him. Haha, oh this show.

Alright, moving on.

Oh, Elena. You and your little bubbles of hope. Poor thing, to have those hopes crushed into a million pieces by Ripper Stefan. It's okay though, your knight-in-shining-blood-lust Damon will be there to pick up the pieces. And he's amazing too.

Speaking of Damon...

"You're all road-trippy and grose." - my favourite Damon quote of this episode. Um, is anyone else falling as much in love with Damon as I am? Who IS this vampire? Risking his life just so Elena can see Stefan for a few minutes? I don't know how anyone wouldn't want to be with him! Elena - just friggin pick him. Move on. Capish?

Okay, phew. Breather. Now, my next comments have to do with one vampire only - Rebekah.

WHAT a gem. I LOVE her. Mysterious - check. Sexy - check. Original vampire sister - check. And in love with Stefan? - CHECK. Yes, I am all aboard the Stefan/Bex romance train. S-Bex? Stebekah? Stebex? Ideas anyone? Anyway, can't wait to see more of her. And more of the originals, as I have a feeling that is coming!

Now, OF COURSE I have to mention the vampire-hunters at the end! Katherine being included?! That woman is such a stalker! I am only presuming the man hunting Klaus is his dad - what does everyone else think? But I love how Katherine always pops up unexpectedly - she just can't stay out of the action. Petrova, yes, continue to play your games, we love them.

Can I just say, it was absolutely adorable when Stefan 'remembered' Klaus? And that look on Klaus' face? Gosh, I melted. What a bromance!

So after this episode, all I can think is, when will Klaus discover Elena has the necklace? That she's still ALIVE? Now will we see more originals? Will we have more episodes delving into the original's past? Or even some of the Lockwood and Forbes history? Because I can't help but feel there is A LOT of history there? And after all is said and done, will Stefan be able to come back, in light of Klaus' statement at the end? Elena is being a little naive though, thinking she'd be able to bring him back. Oh, so many questions!! I am intrigued. This show can't help itself, it keeps getting more interesting by day.

On a mini side note: I ADORED the fact Joseph Morgan did the little 'Previously on The Vampire Diaries' statement at the start - yum yum yum (for those of you who follow me on Twitter or have read my previous blogs, you'll know how much j'aime Joseph Morgan/Klaus. Let's keep him around please).

Only critique of this episode? Not enough sweet Delena moments! But I am sure they are to come ;)

Once again, feel free to comment lovelies! Or you can follow me on Twitter: @janeymoo I love to rant about TVD on there all the time :D

Bras: What women (and some men!) ought to know.

Besides taking action on disability discrimination, mint chocolate biscuits and The Vampire Diaries, there is one other thing I LOVE to talk about - and that's lingerie.

It might seem silly, but working in the lingerie department has given me a new respect for (1) lingerie companies, (2) staff who are trained fitters, and lastly (3) boobs.

Yes, you heard me right. I said boobs in a public blog.

This will either have scared you off, or made you more intrigued (males - I know you are the latter).

And please - what I say in this blog is from my own PERSONAL experiences and my own PERSONAL opinions - and what I say is NOT the be-all-and-end-all of bra fitting! It reflects what I have been taught, what I've picked up from working in a lingerie department, and what I've actually worn!

Now! :) That being said, I have respect for lingerie companies. Lingerie companies, except those who manufacture bras for Kmart, Target and Big W - SHAME ON YOU [but, that being said, some ladies have told me how great a few of your bras have been. How about making all of them that way though?!]. I have respect for them because they have diligently taken the time to design and craft their bras to be supportive, comfortable, pretty (or sexy) and practical.

Companies that design brands such as Berlei, Triumph, Lovable, Playtex, Pleasure State, Elle Macpherson, Kayser, Chloe & Lola, Fayreform, Bendon, Fine Lines, Bonds, Jockey Miss Pink, Davenport and Mossimo have created an assortment of styles that do very different (but important) jobs when it comes to supporting a woman's breasts.

What are these jobs, I hear you ask?

Well, let me tell you lovely blog readers!

Types of bras

• The everyday bra: This bra should be comfortable and supportive (we'll get to what makes a bra comfortable and supportive soon). Often it is designed in your basic colour range - beige, black and white. They are used as t-shirt bras and as work/school bras. The best everyday bras I have come across include: 'Berlei Barely There' - in both the classic and Berlei Curves range (classic is sized from 10A - 16E; Curves is sized from 18C - 20G); Fine Lines 'Memory' and 'Convertible' bras ('Memory' being supremely comfortable and 'Convertible' great because it comes with a set of clear straps and you can change the straps 7 different ways); and lastly the Triumph 'Gorgeous T-shirt' bra. Though sadly, their sizing range is limited, from 10D - 18E.

• The wirefree: This bra is the most comfortable of all bras, because (of course!) it has no underwire. It is very popular as a 'first bra' choice for the younger ladies, and as a "I would like no underwire thank you, it is so uncomfortable to wear wire, I have worn wire for 50 years!" for the gorgeous older ladies. The most popular wirefree bras Myer (yes, this is where I work) has are: Playtex 'Cross Your Heart' and the '18-hour' range (including Classic Soft Cup and Original Comfort Strap). They are pretty self-explanatory - and mostly for the older ladies. For the younger ladies, a great first bra is Ambra 'Wirefree' or Miss Pink 'My First Bra' - and these come in some sweet little colours.

• The maternity bra: For the ladies who are having a baby (congratulations!). These bras are designed to specifically cater for pregnancy - and if fitted properly, will look nice and also be practical. My personal favourites (okay, not from my experience, but from the ladies I've fitted!) are Lovable and Triumph; the contoured cups fitting the best. There are also some new really pretty maternity bras! Made by both Triumph and Elle Macpherson :) Though you will find the Elle ones in the larger Myer stores.

• The strapless bra: As such, very self-explanatory, but your strapless is great for low-cut clothing and also for an extra boost! I have found that there is no one universal strapless I like best - it really depends on your shape and size. Lovable, Fine Lines and Berlei all make fabulous strapless bras that are good for all types of dresses and shirts. Usually only come in your basic colour range: beige, black and white. It's very hard to find a coloured strapless! But then again - that's not very practical :P

• The post-surgery bra: This bra has clips on both the front and back, so for the ladies who can't reach around to hook their bra together - this design is ideal. You might find some pretty post-surgery bras at specialty stores, such as Spirit of Life at Milton. But you can also find them at Myer Chermside, Indooroopilly and Brisbane City. I don't have as much knowledge about them; however there are some fabulous sales assistants at these stores who do!

• The sports bra: My second-favourite type of bra! The sports bra comes in a range of styles on its own - these bras are designed with different 'levels' of performance - for low range of sporting activity, right up to extreme levels. In this department, I have a very strong opinion on which sports bras are best. Berlei run their bras through the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) and so each new sports bra that comes out has been tested and re-tested to make sure they give optimum support for the sporting-involved. Triumph has a great wirefree sports bra - but other than that, I would definitely go with Berlei.

My Personal Favourites

Now we get to the good stuff! These are the bras I love the best - in terms of 'pretty', 'hot' and 'sexy' factor.

• The 'pretty' bras: Chloe & Lola, Elle Macpherson and the Berlei Luxe range. Chloe & Lola is a Myer brand, which frankly, when I first heard of it I thought "Ugh, home brand? That is going to be terrible." I was pleasantly surprised. Chloe have some really really nice patterns and colours that makes them my all-time favourite 'pretty' bra. They are great if you want something affordable (the most expensive one is $44.95, but most of them are only $39.95 - which is FANTASTIC for a decent, comfortable, pretty bra). Make sure you check out their styles if you can! As for the other two - Elle, well. What can I say that's bad about Elle? I suppose the only frustrating thing is the size range! Often Elle doesn't go past a DD cup - which for the larger-busted ladies, this is freaking annoying! However her styles are just gorgeous - some of the patterns for this spring are to die for. And the Berlei Luxe range are actually just the Berlei Barley There, but with lace :) And nice patterns :) Haha.

• Your all-around sexy bras: I have one brand, and one brand alone that I am the MOST in love with. And that is PLEASURE STATE. This bra - gosh. I could gush about for hours (I once did, with the Pleasure State rep in Brisbane City! For a good 40 minutes :P She offered me a job afterwards haha). This brand is comfortable, sexy and stylish. It also has a FABULOUS sizing range! (Granted, Myer Brookside doesn't get the larger sizes - except one style, 'Carmen', but the bigger stores do! Something you must check out!). They bring out new gorgeous styles, patterns and colours all the time. You could even go with their basics range - Pleasure State 'My Fit' - as an everyday bra if you wanted. They have 4 major labels - My Fit, White Label, Couture and VIP. My Fit are the most affordable, at $49.95 - and sometimes go on sale for $35. The White Label are my favourite - something about the styles :) Couture are your classic, boudoir styles - fabulous for having a sexy night in ;) And VIP are a great range of both boudoir and pretty/sexy. I could rant about them - but I'll restrain myself!

• Too hot for words: Berlei So Smooth Push Up - I can't even talk about this bra, it's so amazing. Imagine - the most COMFORTABLE bra you have ever worn - now times that by 50. This bra (though only in basic colours) is smooth and seamless, has underwire but an incredible padded foam over the wire so you hardly feel it, and gives you a die-for boost. I'm not even kidding. This bra has only just hit stores, but already is gaining a great reputation. Check it out! And the second too-hot-for-words bra is the Kayser Bombshell bra.... I don't really need to say more, do I?

Now, let's move on to some handy hints.

Picking the right bra for you

Now, for a lot of ladies bra shopping is incredibly daunting. It is also frustrating, infuriating and often annoying! I want to give the women reading this blog some tips to help make bra shopping more fun and helpful!

• All bras are different: If you haven't been told before, I'm telling you now. NOT ALL BRAS ARE THE SAME. Bra brands are exactly like clothing brands - there's no 'one-size-fits-all'. Thus, if I measure you and say you're a 16DD - that is just a GUIDE. You may very well be a 16DD in most brands, but it is hardly EVER universal. Just remember this when shopping - while it is annoying, you do have to try on each new bra you want to buy. Trust me - this will benefit you in the long run.

• Ask for help: It might seem frustrating, especially when there isn't many staff around, but asking for help is the best way to get a correct fitting bra. Even us bra fitters like a second opinion - so ask ask ask! Never be afraid to. No question is silly, and we have been asked everything from "Does this look alright?" to "But why is it bulging everywhere?". I would prefer you ask, rather than buy a bra that doesn't fit you right.

• If you are alone: If you are stuck somewhere that offers no assistance, then let me give you a few quick tips on how to tell if your bra is fitting correctly.

A guide to cup sizes and back ranges

1. The cup: Cup sizes range anywhere from AAA - J. These are the size of your ACTUAL breasts - nothing else.
2. The back: This is your size 8 - 26 range. Just think, if I wear a size 14 dress, then I am most likely a size 14 in back strap size. This measures from the area under your breasts, across your ribcage and around your back.
3. A full coverage cup vs low-cut: This refers to the actual cup. A fuller cup will cover most of your breasts, where low-cut will come down low in the front. You can also have a balconette cut, which sits across rather than on an angle over your breasts. Balconette can be harder to fit because if your boobs don't sit right, they will fall out of them :)
4. But what about boost, contour, soft cup etc?: This refers to the padding in the cup. The picture in the left hand corner of this page is the Berlei Sweater Girl, and it is a soft cup bra. A contour fit will have a thin layer of microfilm that covers the nipple. From these cups you move to boost, super boost, and enhancer - which refers to the padding on the inside of the bra, at the base. This will determine how large you want your breasts to look! :)

Fitting by yourself

Sadly, there is not always help offered in some stores, in which case it is up to us to fit ourselves! Here are a few hints for you if you are stuck in this unfortunate situation!

• There should be NO bulges, anywhere: When you try on a bra, if it is bulging anywhere - it is NOT the right fit. A good-fitting bra will sit smoothly across the top of your breast, sit flat in the middle of your two breasts, and sit square and straight around your whole body. Under your arms, where there is commonly the most 'bulge', should be sitting so (if you do have some excess skin under there) that it isn't being cut into - as flat as it can be.

• That being said, your bra shouldn't be too loose: A good indicator that your bra is too big for you, with both the cup and back, is if you hunch your arms forward and there is a big gap between your breast and the cup. Also, you find the back strap is riding up your back, rather than sitting snug (but comfortable) in that straight line (a classic example - Sharon Stone's bra in The Rocky Horror Picture Show - I could hardly get through that movie without chucking a tanty - who FIT that bra?! I want to swat you with a cute pair of Chloe & Lola undies!)

• What to do if your bra is too small: If the bra is bulging around your back, NOT the cup, then you need to go up in back size (i.e. from a 12 to 14, if that is the case). But if it is bulging with the CUP, you need to go up in cup size (i.e. from an A to a B cup).

• What to do if your bra is too big: If your bra is too big at the back (which you can tell by pulling it out with your hand - if it isn't firm, and comes out about 3 finger widths - you need to go a size smaller in the back). If it is too big in the cup, then go smaller!

• Your back clip should always be on the last hook: This is to ensure you get the most wear out of it! Once the bra stretches, you can continue to pull it in tighter by moving it to the middle hook, then the first hook.

• And what about the straps? Do I adjust them?: Yes, you do. The straps should be lengthened enough so that your bra sits square in your back. If they are too loose, you will be able to tell by lifting them up with your fingers. If it comes up more than a finger width, tighten it!

• Your bra SHOULD NOT be cutting into your breast tissue, anywhere: This is of VITAL importance. Under your arms, where the wire sits, should NEVER be cutting into you. If it does, it may be the wrong size, or it could be the wrong style bra for you. Just DITCH THAT BRA. :)

• REMINDER: If you notice your bra is fitting correctly in the cup, but is way too big at the back, then you need to go SMALLER AT THE BACK, but BIGGER IN THE CUP. All bras have an equivalent size - for example, a 14D is equal to a 12DD; likewise, a 14D is also equal to a 16C. If you go bigger in the back, you need to go smaller in the cup. This includes if the bra is fitting correctly at the BACK, but is way too small in the FRONT - you need to go BIGGER in the cup, but SMALLER in the back. This can sound difficult, and it does become easier with practice and with help. But if you are stuck without help, keep this tip in mind.

Popular Myths

I'm going to address some popular myths there are about bras! These stem from old wive's tales, and some are actually true!

• For a first bra, girls shouldn't go for underwire: This is an old wive's tale that I am happy to say is incorrect. Girls who are going from crop-tops to a 'big-girl bra' can go to underwire, but what we like to do is give them something soft to start off with, like the Berlei Barely There, or a Lovable Suddenly Shapely. The myth was that underwire would damage a girl's breasts - and this is only true if the bra is incorrectly fitted! What a girl should do is get fitted for her first bra, but if her or her mum notice any changes (she's getting bigger!) then she should come in and get re-fitted straight away. Problem solved!

• It's okay to wear underwire while pregnant: No, actually, it's not. This is something I worry about as a bra fitter - when I see ladies who are 7 months pregnant and are still in their underwires. This can be notsomuch DAMAGING to their breasts - but it can adversely affect their milk ducts - i.e. it can block them. A woman who is pregnant should come in for their first fitting at 3 months, as this is when milk normally begins to produce and their breast may be getting larger. After this, a fitting should be done again at 7 months and then in the final weeks before the baby is due. However this can change - as some women do grow quite quickly, and so if any of the things I've said (bulging in particular!!) starts happening - they need to come in and get re-fitted, no matter what stage they're at.

• An ill-fitting bra will give you cancer: For those of you who might be bewildered at this myth - I have actually been asked this! And my response - no. However an ill-fitting bra can cause quite significant lumps on the breasts (not cancerous, more callous) and not to mention be dreadfully uncomfortable!

• Do sports bras need to be tighter than regular bras?: Yes. The reason being - a sports bra is designed to both flatten and support you. Therefore a good-fitting sports bra will be a bit firmer than a regular bra - but you should still be able to do it up at the back without having a struggle, and feeling like you can't breathe. Friends - that is no way to torture yourself.

Tips for men

Gentlemen. We all know that you love our lingerie. You are some of my favourite lingerie shoppers. Want to know why?

Because you ask some seriously cute, silly questions.

These are my favourite questions asked by men, and the helpful tips I give them in response.

• Q: "She wants something sexy, and so do I. But I'm not sure where to start." My response: "Do you know what size she is?" - gentlemen. This is the most VITAL piece of knowledge you can obtain from your partner/wife. When I ask you her size, and you say "Um, I don't know, medium I think?" I am going to TRY and help you, but it will be very difficult. Find out her general size please - by that, I mean cup and back strap :) 10A, 12B, etc.

• Q: "I want to get her that bra advertised in the catalogue. You know, the Embroidered Minimiser." Firstly - kudos to the man who can remember a style name! You're incredible! Or you're closet gay.. haha, no, I kid. <3 Secondly, if you know her size and you're asking me this, I can definitely help with that. However, like I told the ladies earlier, each bra is different. And if she doesn't normally wear this bra, chances are, she's going to return it. Stick with what she normally wears.

• Q: "My wife needs a maternity bra." I am going to stop you right there. Without her in the store, I am not going to even try and sell you a maternity bra. Go get her and bring her back. Lure her in with candy and food she's craving if you must.

• Q: "I need to buy her a cute matching set." Fantastic! I will help you as best I can. I will show you some of our customer-favourites, and my own favourites, and so long as you know her size and what bra she normally wears, I'm usually pretty good at guessing a style that will suit her. By the way - future boyfriend, if you're out there - you are to buy me a matching set anytime you go lingerie shopping. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Alrighty! I have come full circle, and am now going to talk about what I said at the start of this blog - that I have respect for lingerie companies, trained bra fitters, and boobs. You might be wondering - okay, I get where the lingerie appreciation comes in, and the respect for bra fitters - but boobs? I still don't get it.

Well, you're about to because I'm going to tell you.

I have respect for boobs because they are so very, very versatile. They provide a puzzle for me. When you come in saying "My bra doesn't fit right, can you find me one that does?" I have a little rush of excitement. And no, I'm not gay so it's not for that reason. It's because you have presented me with a challenge. Boobs are difficult! They do one thing, then the next. They are totally unpredictable, and quite frankly, are a little mystifying sometimes.

I relish in this.

There are few things that make me happier than finding a bra that fits, that has made a woman happy, and is on sale so I can sell it to her with a smile!

Foolish, you might say?

Perhaps, but we all have our addictions. One of mine is lingerie. And for that, I do not apologise.

Great websites to check out:

Berlei - http://www.berlei.com.au/index.html

Pleasure State - http://www.pleasurestate.com/ [YAY YAY mini squeal!]

Playtex - http://www.playtexbras.com/

Myer Intimates - http://www.myer.com.au/fashion_women_intimates.aspx

Spirit of Life Boutique - http://spiritoflifeboutique.com/

Ambra - http://www.ambra.net.au/index.php?id=1

If you have any further questions or comments on this topic, please, feel free to ask!! :)

The problem with judgement.

I know that sometimes, judging someone can be as easy as blinking.

How do I know this?

Because I used to be one of the biggest judges of everyone and anyone. It didn't matter if it was personality, character, appearance or ability - I would judge them based on it.

"What? You? Lovely, happy, kind, 'I love everyone' Jayne?" I hear those of you who know me ask.

Yes, it's true. And I'm ashamed to admit it.

I don't really mind if anyone reads this or not, but I feel as though it needs to be said. After all the criticism and bitter opinions that used to run through my head, I can say, without a hint of a doubt, that judgement should be left to God, and God alone.

No, I am NOT going to preach, those of you who just cringed. Hear me out.

I have found that there is nothing more disheartening than realising you take pleasure in thinking ill of others. When you find yourself enjoying the way you view people through a narrow lens of censure and degradation, rather than seeing their beauty and potential - it is time to take a step back and review the situation.

It is NOT a way to live.

Too many people in today's society are critics. While I admire those who critique food and movies, I cannot stand people who criticize others. I cannot stand them because, when I was in that mind set, I couldn't stand myself either.

But say I am coming from that point of view. This is what I see.

I see the man buying a packet of cigarettes instead of buying his child an ice cream - and I think 'You dirty, horrible person. Couldn't you give up your smokes for your child?'

I see the woman with down syndrome sitting on the train, playing with her hands - and I think 'Wow, I am so lucky I don't have a disability.'

I see a gay couple holding hands - and I think 'That is so unnatural.'

In truth, I see the world with blinkers on. I am narrow-minded, self-centered, egotistical, and I think no one is better than me.

It is a downright lonely existence.

"Lonely? Even if no one can tell you think this way?" You might ask.

Yes. It is lonely because, in your mind, no one can ever measure up. All you see are faults, and changes that need to be made. You don't see potential for more, and you don't see beauty. It becomes a never-ending stream of 'If only you were like me...'

It is NOT a way to live.

It is why now, I take on the world with an open heart and mind. I try with all my might to see what people can do. I relish in being surprised. I try and give with as much that I am, and refuse to accept that being different is NOT okay.

I have family and friends to thank for that. I also have to thank human services.

For those of you who are judgmental - please listen to me when I say it is NOT how you want to live your life.

Is it worth always being alone, if you spend your time seeing only people's faults? Is it worth losing friends, family, loved ones, just because you cannot see the beauty and potential within them?

I tell you, it's not worth it.

Being on the other side now, I see how wrong I was. That road will lead you to despair, nowhere else. Trust me, I would know.

Let us see people in a new light. Let us see past facades. Let us see through outward appearance and into the soul. Let us move from being judge and jury to character witness and defendant.

I know that I am now free from being adjudicator, placing everyone on trial. While it has that fleeting pleasure, I can now see that criticism only causes heartbreak, and judgement only causes pain.

Friends, let us learn not to judge, but rather to love.

LOVE, at the end of the day, will conquer all - it will breakdown barriers, bring equality, and unify our nation.

So - let us be people who LOVE. That is, surely, the only way to LIVE.