Serena's big secret of GOSSIP GIRL is finally out: She feels like a murderer because some creepy aspiring rapist overdosed instead of molesting her. She confessed to Blair, Nate and Chuck — or, as B. dubbed them, the "Non-judgmental Breakfast Club." S. was so horrified by her secret that she allowed Dan to think she had cheated on him instead of confessing she's a "killer." The lie was enough for him to hoof it and end up being comforted by "Sarah" (actually Serena's former partner in crime, Georgina, who set up Serena's fatal tryst! Ironic much?). Sarah/Georgie's masquerade came out, but she was able to spin it to her advantage. Michelle Trachtenberg has been a revelation as the sinister G., especially to anyone who only knew her only as BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER's Dawn. Leighton Meester was surprisingly effective in BFF mode; the glare she gave Chuck after discovering Georgina's whereabouts was a mix of self-satisfaction, anger and predatory glee. The night's other most significant event: Lily left her own wedding rehearsal dinner and ended up at Rufus' concert — where she kissed him. Finally! And Vanessa finally maneuvered Nate into asking her on a proper date, but it was screwed up by Georgie's presence. How lame was Dan, leaving his own father's concert while in thrall to Georgina? Then again, he's only a guy, and he'd just had his heart broken, and Georgie is easy on the eyes...

Well, hello dear readers. I'm quite tempted to just write about Tuc Watkins' David for the duration of his stint on OLTL — which I hope is FOREVER! How someone can look adorable in a hairnet and a dirty apron is beyond me, but Watkins manages to do it. David spouted off a few choice David-isms, which of course then triggered my resentment that he didn't get an Emmy nomination. But I'm trying to let that go. Let that go.... Deep breathes. Okay. I'm fine now.

Fans of GL's Beth Chamberlin (Beth) probably already know that she recently released (and stars in!) a new exercise DVD, The Kettlebell Way to Your Perfect Body with top kettlebell expert/trainer Anthony Digulio.

Back in the day, I was a pro at staying home from school "sick" or cutting 6th or 7th period due to a sudden plague just to get home in time to watch my soaps. The last months of Stone's life on GENERAL HOSPITAL were probably the sole cause of my giant case of senioritis in 1995! But like many weary soap fans these days, I feel like there's a dearth of good, school-skipping moments. Let's face it, the writers' strike sucked a lot of life and momentum out of our shows. Not to mention the fact that a lot of fan faves have been killed off and the death toll for beloved couples is pretty high, too. Fear not, though! I have given this at least ten minutes of thought, and here are 10 moments in 2008 that I would cut school for. (Yes, I know I'm employed at a soap magazine and have a TV in my office. Work with me here.)

(They're not in order of importance, I promise.)