Meet my new friend

It's a very exciting day over here. Why, you ask? Because Tommy Kelley is now officially my friend on MySpace.

Tommy Kelley is the host of "Love Around the World," an "international dating and culture show" that airs on Manhattan public access at 9:30PM on Wednesday nights. The show matches up people who live here but are from elsewhere (very loosely stretching the definition of "elsewhere" is some cases). Contestant ask each other questions "Dating Game"-style, and then there's a show-and-tell, talent portion and my favorite, the Group Dance, which may be the best three minutes on television each and every single week.

So naturally, I was beside myself when I found Tommy Kelley on MySpace. I sent him an invitation to be my friend, and then I waited. And waited. And when I'd nearly given up, he finally accepted my request. I cannot possibly convey to you the glee I am feeling right now. And now, Alyssa and I will apply to be contestants on the show, using our Polish and Russian accents, respectively. Look for me on MNN. I'll be "Natasha." And now, behold the awesomeness that is "Love Around the World."