New Chapter Musings

Well, this is it.. my last day at Attack of the Show! Even my desk is all packed up (except for all the crap I didn't want to pack up which is still sitting in a dusty pile for the next victim to inherit).

I've been getting a ton of questions about my depature from G4, my marriage, my world tour, stuff like that. So I thought I'd address a few of your FAQs here.

Q: I understand you're getting married, but why leave the show too? Why can't you have both?

A: Now that Brendan and I are officially growing up and beginning the rest of our lives together, our priorities are changing, too. Going on a world trip is an opportunity most people never have, so we consider ourselves part of a small, very lucky tribe. Obviously, when you go away for over a year, TV goes on without you. And that's ok. I'm proud to be choosing personal enrichment over a paycheck for a little while. Life's for livin!

Q: Where will you go?

A: We're going to be trekking through over 20 different countries. The first six months are already set in stone. We're planning out the second six as I type! When that's finalized, I'll post the details here.

Q: How will you keep in touch with your fans?

A: It starts here at "sarah. word." Which will be going through a facelift very soon, btw. I'm really stoked to experiment with a variety of media as a way to keep in touch with you, whether it be travel tales, photos, video, even podcasting. Some of this stuff will be completely new to me (I believe I've been quoted as saying I'd never start a podcast.. whoopsie), and some techniques will undoubtedly prove more successful than others. It'll be an ongoing project and learning experiment, and a challenge I'm thrilled to take on!

Q: Will you miss Kevin Pereira?

A: Yeah. Kevin is a good friend of mine. I really love that guy, and I thank him for being the best damn co-host ever. I also have no doubt he and I will keep in touch, so I refuse to say goodbye to him. :)

A special shout-out to the folks at AOTS and X-Play (gotta represent the OGs), and everyone in makeup, wardrobe, in the control room, and on the studio floor. These are the people who worked hard every day to make my job look easy. Thanks for the memories, amigos.

Anyway, Brendan's my last AOTS is just a couple hours away, so I better go eat some cake. I'm pretty sure the studio crew members have bets riding on whether or not I'm gonna cry. Tune in for all the fun!

Peace!
-sarah

Comments

[Shane]

Good luck, I hope you have a great marrige. I am happy for you and Brendan, but sad to see you go :') You will definately be missed. It will be very different on AOTS without you two. I hope both come back to AOTS one day, and I will definately get your podcasts.

[Jason]

Well, after Sarah and Brendan done their year long globe trotting adventure "maybe" they will come back to AOTS. Also whats going to happen to the SarahCam?

[kyle]

if u are going to be sending videos and things of your honeymnoon don't pull a jessica simpson ITS TUNA NOT CHICKEN!

man 20 countries sounds insane ya i pretty much recomend nothing but Europe cause i dont trust anywhere else with whats going down my stomach

congrats brendon u better be happy or u will no doubt be seeing 100x more death threats than sarah

see u in 15 months i dont think your going to find a better job working about 10 hours a week

[Bruce Lee]

I'm sad but noone should be. This is supposed to be Happy Time!! \

I mean you guys aren't really leaving us, just the name Attack of the Show.

You guys are the show!!!

And what better than to see our favorite people having the time of their lives.

[RPGplayer]

I'm super sad to see you go, but I'm even more happy that you're getting married! Congrats!!! Thanks for having the amazing idea of recording and blogging about your adventures! You're awesome!

[kyle]

dont u 2 tire each other out too much on the honeymoon we want to c u guys bak in no later than 14 months ;>

[Ben Hanfelder]

Man, I thought she'd never leave. And she's taking Brendan with her, awesome!

[Braulio]

SARAH AND BRENDAN YOU WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED. I REMEMBER WHEN AOTS FIRST STARTED AND YOU GUYS WERE ON IT. YOU GUYS HAVE DONE A GREAT JOB ON AOTS AND YOU SHOULD BE PROUD OF YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS. BUT DESTINY HAS SOMETHING NEW PREPARED FOR YOU BOTH AND I HOPE THAT YOU GUYS HAVE A GREAT ADVENTURE TOGETHER. NEVER FORGET THE FANS AND THANK YOU FOR BRINGING SOME SMILES TO ALL THE FANS OF THE SHOW. CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR MARRIAGE AND GOD BLESS YOU BOTH.

[Philly]

Man! I feel one of those bitter sweet sorrows comming on. Its like G4 is never gonna be the same. I wish the best of luck to both you and brendan, and I really hope to see you guys back in the media someday. I just also wanted to say that G4's AOTS gave me the inspiration to go for a degree in mass communications and also to get into journalism....so thanks guys. I'll be sure to keep checkin in on this site. But anyway... until next time

Dedicated fan ~philly~

[Kristopher Guerra]

Many people hate change, and at first I tried to deny it, but you can't change destiny. So all I can say is congrats, happy sailing and god bless, I hope that you and brendan have a happy life together and in the words of Spock, Live Long And Prosper. :)

Thank For Being My TV Friend........

Sincerly, A Fan, Kristopher

[3rik]

sarah dont leave I MOTHER FUCKING LOVE YOU!!!

[Joe]

From The ScreenSavers to AOTS, I've watched you, the Kevins, Brendan, and all of the other people whose names I don't know and now this chapter is coming to a close. I'm happy that someone whom I've never met and whom I have no actual emotional connection to is happy and I'm also happy for Brendan, who is also an unmet and unconnected individual. I am sad that I won't see you guys on the picture-radio any more. It was fun, but you have moved on to bigger and better things. One thing is interesting, as all of my favourite tv personalities grow up with me, I find myself both longing for the days of yesteryear and looking forward to the time when we will all say goodbye and I'll only watch CNN. Good luck to you both and I'll hope to see you guys on a "best of" show someday. Cheers.

-Some strange guy who watches the television show you were on.

[jeffrey]

you were awesome on the show and your soon to be husband is the luckiest man alive. definately sad you'll be gone. but nothing but the best for the next chapter in your life.

[Robert]

Tonight's show was surprisingly intense to watch...mostly the ending, of course. I expected the montage thing, but was still saddened by the entire thing.

But I'm sure we'll see and hear from you and Brendan again, so best of luck (again, haha). Keep on living and having fun!

[Bob]

Best of luck Sarah

Remember that line from the old movie: "If it's Tuesday, it must be Belgium."

[SSJ2_GOHA]

If you visit Japan i sugest Norther Japan a northern city called Misawa. It's where i live currently. It's a verry nice place and has some really good food. (if you do visit Misawa Japan find the Sukiya best beef bowls ever! and open 24/7 :-D)

[Jeff]

Sarah, Congrats! Hope you guys have a blast seeing the world, and you do indeed 'get your souls back'.

I like to be entertained, but hey -- I can appreciate your liberation too! Complacency and "what ifs" are boring anyway. ;)

"Soooooooooo"

[angledust]

vfs fvs

[angledust]

sorry, i was testing to see if that worked ,anyway u the best ,see if you can guest star on tha show .if you want to . you have been the best host out of all of them. COME BACK SOMETOME

[Ben]

Wow, I hadn't even the slightest inkling that the two of you were banging. Pretty savvy. Also, I was kind of hoping for one final "Soooooo...", but alas, it wasn't to be. Kevin is a better Brendan than Brendan is anyway (Man, his impersonation was some funny shit). Congratulations, best of luck, have fun and most of all, be safe. There's some real whack jobs out there, so take heed.

[Jay]

Congrats Sarah and Brendan hope you have a great life together! AOTS will never be the same I will miss the both of you so much! I wish only the best for both of you. Thanks for the great memories and laughs you shared with the world. Gone but never forgotten.

[Darlajo]

Well I haven't watched todays show so I don't know if you cryed or not. I've been working for the past 5 hours but I about to watch it.I'm going to miss you and Brendan very much but, I think its good to get out and get away from everything your used to so I hope you have fun on your trip.

[Brent]

=(*crying*Im gunna miss seeing you on TV Sarah. But Im happy for you and Brendan! I know this isnt the last time i wont see ya, i mean i still have this site....well i guess ill just have to put up with Kevin...j/pWell have fun and see you around.

[jay]

p.s. looking forward to the updates on this site!!!

[Justin]

So long Sarah and Brendan, i won't say goodbye here either but see you around, I'll continue to frequent here to keep up with your adventures. :)

I hope you maybe post some pics of your guy's wedding. :D

WOO, PODCAST!

Later Miss soon Mrs,



-JJ *blows kiss*

[Colin Wiltshire]

Hi Sarah,I just caught the last few minutes of AOTS and I couldn't believe you & Brendan were saying goodbye. I immediately jumped to the conlusion that G4 was again doing some housecleaning (I'm from Canada so we've seen lots of change with you guys in the past coupla' years). I was stunned when I read here that you two were leaving to get married and take a year to travel! As a Dad of two girls very close to your age and the fact that that I've watched you for over 4 years makes me think of you a bit like a daughter (please don't get creeped out...I know you understand how media personalities like yourself become 'family members' when you're piped into our homes everynight). Having said that let me say to you what I'd say to my girls....Congratulations on making the decision to take control of you life, doing what you need to to be happy and on your exciting future with Brendan. We'll all miss you but will follow your adventures in whatever form they take in whatever way you chose to share them with us. Be happy always, have as much fun as you can possibly have and be true to yourself and what you believe in.Your last few moments on air were very touching and very representative of the smart, sweet and saavy techie we've come to know and make welcome in our home.

From my wife, daughters and myself...thanks for the many memories, fun and informative television and maybe even a little personal drama!Hey what's that sound?

It's the rest of your life calling....better answer it!!Cheers,Colin in Winnipeg

[Gavin aka angledust]

You rock,no one can ever replace you ,they can try but they wont come close u the best host ever you beat jay conan and all them,good luck.

[Jon]

Congradulations to you and Brendan. You will dearly be missed from AOTS, but I'm sure your adventure will be worth it. But you BETTER STAY as entertaining on your pod casts as you were on AOTS, OR ELSE!!! [/creep fanboyness]

seriously though, have fun and don't look back! ;-)

[D-Roc]

I will miss seeing ur beautiful face every day "soooooooooo" much.

I love you,D-Roc

[e_gyrl]

Hey Sarah, I just caught your last epi of AOTS and I guess that's it! I'll miss your feeds, DVDuesdays and esp the LUSH. Since you and Brendan will be updating YOUR website, I'll look forward to that. Congrats again and good luck... oh yah, and enjoy your 13 month trip =) Any ideas on where you'll end up when you return? Wherever you land, I'll be a fan =) Ciao4now!

[john]

Sheesh. Man. I've been a big fan of yours, but just now found your blog. I guess I'm a lazy stalker too.

This whole change came out of freakin left field, didn't it? I've watched most of the AOTS episodes this week...couldn't they have made a bigger deal so we'd be sure to savor these last shows?

Yeah, it was such a surprise I thought it was some sort of April Fools catchup too or something at the start of the show. Hell, I'll out-dense some of the other commenters here... after the show, I thought all that marriage talk was total sarcasm! I don't know, I'm a pretty dang frequent viewer, so I'm almost sure your relationship with Brendan wasn't ever discussed before this.

I thought you two leaving was some more awesome G4 tinkering. Glad to hear it was your guys' choice to leave I guess and murder my soul. Thanks. I also dig your..ahem... hubby too. Not in a gay way. Your two personalities will be VERY hard to replace. It seems impossible right about now.

You've been wished enough luck. There's a hole in my soul, you beeatch! Pittoooee!

[Mark from MT]

Sarah, it the stupidest thing I (and probably most men) do, but a little bit of my heart breaks every time a desireable one takes the plunge.

Like I would ever have a chance at someone of your intelligence, charm, and beauty.

I should be looking for the elderly lady at the local diner who has more vertical miles on her than Sharon Stone and smokes through a hole in her neck.

But seriously, I wish you every happiness. I hope this extended trip gives you and Brendan (lucky bastard) the perfect springboard into a blissfully happy and long life.

[grimpig]

i saw your last episode of aots. best of luck to both of you and your new adventures while traveling. i hope that you can return to aots to tell some of your stories while you were gone.once again, good luck and congratz!

[Ashton]

Sarah and Brendan I am going to miss you guys so much i mean it is gonna be weird for the first couple of shows and is it possible to feel close to ppl you never met, I juat want to thank you guys for all the memories, now you crazy kids go and make some new memories of your own and live life to the fullest with no regret "Crape de Diem, Yeah Sieze the Carpe" lol have a good one and good luck once again

[JJ]

Good luck w/the wedding plans and safe travel as you both boldly go where most of us have never gone before. While it is a sad day for us fans, I do realize it's only the beginning of the rest of your life. If you choose to sit at the grown up table after your travel and away from G4, so be it, but try to visit us in some medium every once in a while when you get back. Can't wait to see some travel pixin the meantime. Godspeed.

[Mikey]

Good luck and PLEASE don't forget us fans! You two crack me up everyday and I'm going to miss that.

[Nintendo_DS]

*tear*

[Aston "cheeseburger" Osborne]

When I heard you were leavivng I started crying I will not be able to go on watching the show with out your daily feed it was the high lite of my day and who is this new girl she will not be able to replace a wonderful host like you will you ever come back if so when? if not where will you settle down? please put this answer on your page. please

i love you and wish the best for both of you

love aston

p.s. did kevin cry?

[Lisa]

Wishing you the best of luck Sarah & Brendan!!

[Darlajo]

Well I just watched the show and I was disipointed. I thought they should have made a bigger deal out of it.I wanted tears you cryed when Kevin Rose left why not cry when your leaving Kevin Pereira behind?I said before if you ever left the show I would quit watching but, Kevin P has really grown on me the last few months and I fill bad not watching just because your not there.Mabey Kevin can take over your web cam now I'm really going to miss that,I really like the pic thats there now you look really younge and happy.I hope you continue to update your blog and moblog so we can keep up with you.I'm really going to miss you, you have been a big part of my life for the past year and I know probably many others we are all going to miss you.But anyway good luck to you and Brendan with your marrige and everything else you do.

P.S You remind me of my 4th grade teacher in the video on Kevin's moblog.

[meme]

whats going to happen to your webcam

sarah please dont say this is the end of the webcam, and no im not taking the video podcast as an excuse

i want to see a webcam on your laptop or something, please sarah, dont get rid of the webcam

[Joe]

Just wanted to wish u 2 the best i just discovered A.O.T.S about 8 months ago and fell in love with it real quick u were a big reason for the love :).....but seriously i always thought brenden was the man he always made me laugh as well as u....I'm glad it was him and not kevin (no offence ) i like kevin but brenden has my kinda attitude.....and i always get shit for gum 2......anyway i watched the final show tonight and it was sad i really grew close to u guys in the last 8 months and not only do i lose u but brenden 2 , at least i still got kevin and will anyway i hope everything goes great and we see u again when u guy's come back......thanks for all the good times and beer and porn times........ miss ya's already,

Joe

[Sara]

awww I can't wait to experience a little bit of the world through your eyes. because i haven't been anywhere.

[3rik]

man i keep refreshing this page every so often

it makes me feel as im with you



anyone else doing this

sorry i just miss and love you so much

i still cant believe this

sarah why didnt you tell us ahead of time, like months ago, we could have been prepared better.

[cats n scotch]

Good luck Sarah,

May your dreams be fulfilled and your happiness prolonged...with a grain o salt!

[Jim]

Congratulations Sarah. I'm gonna miss you and Brendan on TV (I've no more reason to watch AOTS, all I have left now is Adam and Mo on X-Play), but I'm extremely happy for you two, and I look forward to all the updates here. Thanks for the memories Sarah, I wish you and Brendan the absolute best, I hope you two have a wonderful life together. ^_^ Goodbye, and God bless.

*hugs*

-Jim

[Lauren from Miami Beach]

I'm going to miss you on AOTS Sarah!! The way I see it no one else could replace you..the feed just isnt the feed without Sarah!! They're just going to have to call it something else from now on! I only hope that one day I could be as awesome and confident as you are..I'm kind of a shy and geeky girl lol. I wish you lots of happiness and I hope that you and Brendan will have many amazing and unforgetable moments on your trip!*big hug* =D

[sdfkj]

sarah i expect daily updates from now on

you owe us that at least

[johann]

no fair. well peace and god speed. I saw that you almost cried at the end of the show. your awesome, i miss you and Brendan already.

[RyRy]

Sarah,

Congrats on you and Brendan. I'll be a little lost without you on AOTS. I think I speak for every gay nerd when I say that losing you will be like losing the best shopping buddy. I can't wait to read about your adventures around the world.