My goof-off time at work has gone down significantly in the last few days—I don’t know what the deal is, but suddenly everyone wants something from me! Don’t they realize that I don’t want to work all the time? Sheesh.
I finally saw The Devil Wears Prada this weekend, and I can now say that I was definitely entertained. Meryl Streep was of course fantastic, and Anne Hathaway did a pretty good job. I think they probably could have cast her part a little better, but I like her, so it was OK. I mean, she was in the Princess Diaries, which is a badass movie. She was also in Brokeback Mountain and shocked the hell out of me when she flung her top off to get it on with Jake Gyllenhaal. Lucky bitch. [whew, that was a lot of links]
ANYWAY. The movie was at the Laurelhurst Theater, which is always a fun time because all movies are 3 bucks and they serve Pizzacato pizza and beer! I mean, you can’t go wrong with that. And since it’s now lovely and Autumn-like, they had hard apple cider. Yum-O.
After the movie we headed up the street a bit to Wine Down, which was a completely adorable wine bar with fabulous desserts. Our waiter, Tim, was a very strange man, but he was nice and meant well. I can’t remember what kind of wine we had, but it was from España. Excelente.
Switching gears completely, what is UP with the downpour people?!? Yes, I know I live in Oregon, so I’m asking for it, but the last few days have been ridiculous. Last night on my way to class, everyone was driving like idiots. There was a lot of flooding and standing water so, naturally, there was some hydroplaning going on. What were they doing? Slamming on their brakes. Um, Rule #1 when you’re hydroplaning: don’t hit the brakes, idiot! Grrrr!
Luckily, I planned ahead for the craziness and left 15 minutes earlier than usual. Good thing I did, too, because I was just in time for class!
And today is November 7th. Which means it’s time to vote, people! We Oregonians are cool, so we have mail-in ballots, so naturally, I already voted. But if you’re in another part of the states, head the polls! There are some very vital decisions to be made, and we have to make them happen. So go vote. And if you don’t, I don’t want to hear a peep if things go to the crapper (some more).
6 comments:
This Rain is just beyond nuts! It's all because of that stupid pineapple express with the jet stream and all that rain coming in that's why it's also somewhat warm out.
Fall is so crazy out. It's raining but it's warm so you don't wear a coat but then it's freezing so you are cold without a coat then it starts raining and then you are really screwed. Curse this Fall. And Curse Hawaii for that matter.
I had to Mail my ballot in as well. Curses to that. Though I am not much of a mail fan. I like e-mail though.
I haven't seen any of those movies but the allure of seeing Anne naked might be enough to make me watch that one.
I had no idea there were theatres that served booze. One here does, but you can't take it into the theatre. You have to drink in the lisenced section, so what is the point?
I'm watching the election results now. It looks pretty good so far.
My God, Anne Hathaway is gorgeous. Like, nearing Natalie Portman level, even.
The Democrats seem to be doing well tonight. Even as a proud petitioner of Yale's Party of the Right, I'm pretty pleased by that. Republicans these days suck. So it's nice to see what's going on. The Dems are kicking butt, and good ol' Lieberman won. But all this comes at the price of a socialist winning in Vermont. I don't know if it's worth it for me...
I think all your goof-off time at work went over here. I would think the library would make me less prone to distraction. Back to physics...
I get so homesick when I read your blog. I saw Jackie Brown at the Laurelhurst & countless other movies, but that flick is one I remember the most.
I love that you work in a library - I would love to know which one!, but I understand that might be insanely SwimFan-ish of me to ask. (I would have stayed in Oregon in a heartbeat for grad school BUT! as I am sure you know...there are no in-state library schools, so alas...here I am in the glorious state of Florida.)
Oh, keep dry!
Loved-DWP!
Yes-Anne Hathaway is 1 lucky woman!
Rain-we've been hearing about it down here in Houston and hoping that you and yours are staying dry and safe from harm.
Psst...yes, Voted-of course! It's a new day!
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