Movies these days are damn expensive. To make plans for dinner and a movie you gotta figure $20 for dinner (at least), $10 just to get in the movie, and if you want a drink? Forgetaboutit. Last time I went to a Regal Cinemas, I think a bottled water was like 4 bucks. I mean come ON.
Which is why I love this little theater by my house. They play first-run movies, and if you go before 5:30, it's only $4. Even if you go to the late show, it's only $6. PLUS, they serve pizza, beer, assorted candy and popcorn goodness, as well as other refreshing beverages. Where else can you go see a new movie, get a snack and a drink, and pay only 10 bucks?
Plus it's in an old historic building that's just very charming.
My friend and I went and saw Eagle Eye there on Saturday, and I thought it was pretty good. Keep in mind I am easily entertained in the movie world, but I thought it was a good action/thriller sort of combo. Plus Shia LeBeouf is adorable. Though I wasn't a big fan of the facial hair thing.
How about you? Seen any good movies lately?
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Monday, October 06, 2008
Friday, July 13, 2007
"Dumbledore's got style."
I’m going to do a short little review of the film version of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. If you haven’t seen it, or don’t care to read my thoughts, go no further!
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OK. So I went and saw the movie last night. And I did love it, but I had some minor qualms.
First of all, I do want to say I think this director did very well overall—the opening scene was fantastic and really demonstrated the sweltering sadness. The lighting was perfect—the scene where Harry & “Big D” are running through the grass was great. And who know Dudley could run so fast? ;)
BUT. It felt rushed. I know it’s impossible to fit that phenomenal book into a movie without losing some of the fabulousness, but there was just so much important stuff missing! The incident with Mr. Weasley wasn’t explained very well. The Occlumency exercises felt boring, and the scene with the younger Snape was rushed and not explained, either!
But most importantly, the ending seemed pretty anticlimactic. I mean, HELLO, Sirius dies, and it was just like “eh, it happened.” It moved on so suddenly that it wasn’t even sad. And in the book it was SAD! I think I cried. And if I remember right, in the book Bellatrix makes him sort of fall into the archway, whereas in the movie she actually does the Avada Kadavra spell. What up with that?
I will say this, however. Imelda Staunton was fantastic as Umbridge. Absolutely perfect. There were several times I just wanted to reach into the screen and stab her in the forehead with Harry’s wand. And the girl playing Luna Lovegood was great, too—she definitely got the character down.
And the scene where they’re flying on broomsticks through London: magic.
Grade: B
Thoughts?
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OK. So I went and saw the movie last night. And I did love it, but I had some minor qualms.
First of all, I do want to say I think this director did very well overall—the opening scene was fantastic and really demonstrated the sweltering sadness. The lighting was perfect—the scene where Harry & “Big D” are running through the grass was great. And who know Dudley could run so fast? ;)
BUT. It felt rushed. I know it’s impossible to fit that phenomenal book into a movie without losing some of the fabulousness, but there was just so much important stuff missing! The incident with Mr. Weasley wasn’t explained very well. The Occlumency exercises felt boring, and the scene with the younger Snape was rushed and not explained, either!
But most importantly, the ending seemed pretty anticlimactic. I mean, HELLO, Sirius dies, and it was just like “eh, it happened.” It moved on so suddenly that it wasn’t even sad. And in the book it was SAD! I think I cried. And if I remember right, in the book Bellatrix makes him sort of fall into the archway, whereas in the movie she actually does the Avada Kadavra spell. What up with that?
I will say this, however. Imelda Staunton was fantastic as Umbridge. Absolutely perfect. There were several times I just wanted to reach into the screen and stab her in the forehead with Harry’s wand. And the girl playing Luna Lovegood was great, too—she definitely got the character down.
And the scene where they’re flying on broomsticks through London: magic.
Grade: B
Thoughts?
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Arrrrrrrr!
I have a bone to pick.
I don’t understand what is up with all the bad reviews of the latest Pirates movie. I went and saw it on Friday, and I thought it was bloody brilliant. Perhaps not as good as the first, but better than the second.
I’ve heard from several people I know that they didn’t like the movie. It was just about a bunch of pirates fighting, yada yada yada.
What were you expecting? Rocket science?
The formal “critics” are cracking me up most of all, of course. First, there’s the argument that it didn’t make enough money. $401 million worldwide over four days seems like a lot ‘o money to me! But what do I know, I’m one of those silly people that actually liked the movie. ;)
The weirdest argument of all, though, is that several critics have been saying the movie was hard to follow. What brainiacs do they have critiquing these films? Everyone has different taste, so if you don’t like it, you don’t like it, but what was there to follow? Pirates fight, pirates win, pirates lose, pirates fight some more, boy gets girl, etc. Once again, not rocket science. Perhaps they didn’t see the first two so they didn’t know what was going on? It’s not like the eleventy million Halloween movies where it doesn’t matter if you see them in order. It’s a trilogy, man. It would be like watching Lord of the Rings: the Two Towers without bothering to watch the other two.
Who knows. That’s my pointless doesn’t-really-matter opinion for the day.
Needless to say, I will be seeing the next installment (which they are saying may be a prequel).
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My brain is fried. I’ve got three weeks left until I’m done with school for the summer, and I’m pretty sure I’ve got gray matter leaking outta my ears. I hope that’s not the part I need.
I am So. Done. writing about administrative theories and ethics and planning and blah de blah blah blah. I can honestly say this is the worse term I have had. I mean, the other two terms I had only one class I didn’t like, but this time, all three are just crap. I think it’s probably a good thing that I’ve decided not to take summer courses.
I need a vacation! And I get one in three weeks! Hallelujah!
Happy Dance!
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In other news, this disturbs me slightly because that’s the contact lense solution I use! And I’m 99% sure my bottles aren’t among the recalled ones (I’ll make sure when I get home), but it still makes me want to switch brands, that’s for sure! Unfortunately, I just bought this two-pack of big bottles, and I don’t want to just toss them because that stuff’s not cheap!
Sigh.
It’s hard to be me! ;)
I don’t understand what is up with all the bad reviews of the latest Pirates movie. I went and saw it on Friday, and I thought it was bloody brilliant. Perhaps not as good as the first, but better than the second.
I’ve heard from several people I know that they didn’t like the movie. It was just about a bunch of pirates fighting, yada yada yada.
What were you expecting? Rocket science?
The formal “critics” are cracking me up most of all, of course. First, there’s the argument that it didn’t make enough money. $401 million worldwide over four days seems like a lot ‘o money to me! But what do I know, I’m one of those silly people that actually liked the movie. ;)
The weirdest argument of all, though, is that several critics have been saying the movie was hard to follow. What brainiacs do they have critiquing these films? Everyone has different taste, so if you don’t like it, you don’t like it, but what was there to follow? Pirates fight, pirates win, pirates lose, pirates fight some more, boy gets girl, etc. Once again, not rocket science. Perhaps they didn’t see the first two so they didn’t know what was going on? It’s not like the eleventy million Halloween movies where it doesn’t matter if you see them in order. It’s a trilogy, man. It would be like watching Lord of the Rings: the Two Towers without bothering to watch the other two.
Who knows. That’s my pointless doesn’t-really-matter opinion for the day.
Needless to say, I will be seeing the next installment (which they are saying may be a prequel).
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My brain is fried. I’ve got three weeks left until I’m done with school for the summer, and I’m pretty sure I’ve got gray matter leaking outta my ears. I hope that’s not the part I need.
I am So. Done. writing about administrative theories and ethics and planning and blah de blah blah blah. I can honestly say this is the worse term I have had. I mean, the other two terms I had only one class I didn’t like, but this time, all three are just crap. I think it’s probably a good thing that I’ve decided not to take summer courses.
I need a vacation! And I get one in three weeks! Hallelujah!
Happy Dance!
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In other news, this disturbs me slightly because that’s the contact lense solution I use! And I’m 99% sure my bottles aren’t among the recalled ones (I’ll make sure when I get home), but it still makes me want to switch brands, that’s for sure! Unfortunately, I just bought this two-pack of big bottles, and I don’t want to just toss them because that stuff’s not cheap!
Sigh.
It’s hard to be me! ;)
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Goodbye my lover
Well, I’m afraid one of my husbands and I had to part ways.
This sort of thing just isn’t acceptable.
Bye Ty, you were a hot one!
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In other news, I went and saw Spiderman 3 on Sunday – and only paid $3.75 bitches. I love cheap first-run theaters. It’s the best kept secret in North Portland, I’ll tell you that. The theater wasn’t even all the way full!
Has anyone seen this? I’d be curious to know your opinions of it. I was entertained of course, but there were parts where I just couldn’t help but think “are you kidding me?”
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Now I’d like to tell you a little story about my friend Marie*. Marie dated Jason in college for a few years. They were pretty serious…talking marriage, the whole shebang. At one point, Jason had one of those early-20’s crises that seem to afflict men of this age—where they start dressing like slobs, don’t give a crap about anything, but still think they’re the shit. Now, thankfully, not all guys go through this, but Jason did.
Their relationship suffered, he started cheating on her, and they broke up.
Before they broke up, Jason actually failed out of college. His grades were so poor that he was kicked out. So he decided to go to culinary school. He didn’t tell anyone (except Marie) that he failed out of school—he said he dropped out to become a chef. Unfortunately, his credit was so awful that he couldn’t get a student loan for culinary school. So Marie, in the dumbest move of her life, co-signed a loan so he could go to school.
Most people would say that was very generous of her. Jason, after they broke up, didn’t give a rat’s ass, and wouldn’t pay his loans (any of them), so Marie has been stuck paying off the loan she cosigned for the last three years. She’s called him, emailed him, written him, hell even had me try calling him, but he’s ignored her all this time. So she steadily pays off the $5000 loan because she has no choice (he actually has a total of over $40,000 in loans that he isn’t paying).
Last week, Marie and I were having a MySpace marathon because we were both bored at work (Marie lives in another state now). At one point, she was on my page, then clicked over to a mutual friend, and then clicked over to another friend, who’s page had a comment from someone named “Jason.” She couldn’t tell who he was from the picture so she clicked over. Sho ‘nough, it was him.
Marie called me and we started looking over his page, discovering that not only was he getting married but having a child!! How he expects to afford raising a child I do not know. Marie was understandably pissed.
And then curiosity got the better of her. When they were still together, she used to check his email for him. So she tried logging in to his myspace to see if he would be dumb enough to still use the same password.
Yes, he’s dumb enough.
I made the suggestion, half-joking, that she should change something that he wouldn’t notice. Then she laughed and half-jokingly said that it was a good idea. Then we decided, not joking anymore, that she should do it.
His “about me” section said I went to college, dropped out, and became a chef. Well Marie decided to change that “dropped” to “failed.”
I thought it was beautiful. He still hasn't noticed, and it still says "failed out" on his page.
She’s now second-guessing herself and wondering if it was bad. Personally, I think the punk ass deserves it. But, my dear readers, what do you think?
I hope you enjoy this beautiful Thursday.
*Names have been changed to protect the not-so-innocent.
This sort of thing just isn’t acceptable.
Bye Ty, you were a hot one!
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In other news, I went and saw Spiderman 3 on Sunday – and only paid $3.75 bitches. I love cheap first-run theaters. It’s the best kept secret in North Portland, I’ll tell you that. The theater wasn’t even all the way full!
Has anyone seen this? I’d be curious to know your opinions of it. I was entertained of course, but there were parts where I just couldn’t help but think “are you kidding me?”
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Now I’d like to tell you a little story about my friend Marie*. Marie dated Jason in college for a few years. They were pretty serious…talking marriage, the whole shebang. At one point, Jason had one of those early-20’s crises that seem to afflict men of this age—where they start dressing like slobs, don’t give a crap about anything, but still think they’re the shit. Now, thankfully, not all guys go through this, but Jason did.
Their relationship suffered, he started cheating on her, and they broke up.
Before they broke up, Jason actually failed out of college. His grades were so poor that he was kicked out. So he decided to go to culinary school. He didn’t tell anyone (except Marie) that he failed out of school—he said he dropped out to become a chef. Unfortunately, his credit was so awful that he couldn’t get a student loan for culinary school. So Marie, in the dumbest move of her life, co-signed a loan so he could go to school.
Most people would say that was very generous of her. Jason, after they broke up, didn’t give a rat’s ass, and wouldn’t pay his loans (any of them), so Marie has been stuck paying off the loan she cosigned for the last three years. She’s called him, emailed him, written him, hell even had me try calling him, but he’s ignored her all this time. So she steadily pays off the $5000 loan because she has no choice (he actually has a total of over $40,000 in loans that he isn’t paying).
Last week, Marie and I were having a MySpace marathon because we were both bored at work (Marie lives in another state now). At one point, she was on my page, then clicked over to a mutual friend, and then clicked over to another friend, who’s page had a comment from someone named “Jason.” She couldn’t tell who he was from the picture so she clicked over. Sho ‘nough, it was him.
Marie called me and we started looking over his page, discovering that not only was he getting married but having a child!! How he expects to afford raising a child I do not know. Marie was understandably pissed.
And then curiosity got the better of her. When they were still together, she used to check his email for him. So she tried logging in to his myspace to see if he would be dumb enough to still use the same password.
Yes, he’s dumb enough.
I made the suggestion, half-joking, that she should change something that he wouldn’t notice. Then she laughed and half-jokingly said that it was a good idea. Then we decided, not joking anymore, that she should do it.
His “about me” section said I went to college, dropped out, and became a chef. Well Marie decided to change that “dropped” to “failed.”
I thought it was beautiful. He still hasn't noticed, and it still says "failed out" on his page.
She’s now second-guessing herself and wondering if it was bad. Personally, I think the punk ass deserves it. But, my dear readers, what do you think?
I hope you enjoy this beautiful Thursday.
*Names have been changed to protect the not-so-innocent.
Monday, April 30, 2007
Sunny
I have found a need to create a new "label" : WTF?
This label is being borne from this discovery.
Oh. My. God. Have people no shame or sense of decency?
LOOK at this dog:
Is that not the saddest Please-Save-Me-Sweet-Jesus look you have ever seen? Torture!
Also, I went and saw 300 this weekend, which usually isn't my kind of movie flavor, but this video pretty much sums up what I thought about it:
Who doesn't love a man in nothing but skivvies and a cape?
This label is being borne from this discovery.
Oh. My. God. Have people no shame or sense of decency?
LOOK at this dog:
Is that not the saddest Please-Save-Me-Sweet-Jesus look you have ever seen? Torture!
Also, I went and saw 300 this weekend, which usually isn't my kind of movie flavor, but this video pretty much sums up what I thought about it:
Who doesn't love a man in nothing but skivvies and a cape?
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
A Rush of Blood
Have you ever had a dream about someone that was kind of…naughty? And then you see them the next day and you can’t really look them in the eye because you’re having graphic flashbacks from your dream?
Yeah, I’m having that problem today. And I’m not even interested in him that way (not to mention he’s only 21—no offense to you youngins out there). But he’s a cute guy, and we chat fairly regularly…but not like that. And it’s making me flustered. And it’s not helping that he keeps coming in my office. Damn dreams.
ANYWAY, what’s new? My blogging seems to have slowed, but then others have been slowing, too. Is it just that time of year?
I went and saw Children of Men on Friday and h-o-l-y s-h-i-t. That movie is intense. My friends and I were sitting there tense the whole time and then even after the movie we were so stricken and horrified that we had to go down the street and get some gelato. Wow. Great movie. I think I might buy that one.
And A/B, I had to laugh at your comment on my previous post because I did go shoe shopping! Haha! I only bought one pair, though. Just ONE. But then again…Spring Break’s not over yet…
So I donated blood on Friday, which was lovely because I haven’t been able to go in a long time. I was on antibiotics for most of the last year because of the Sinus Fiasco, so I couldn’t donate. Not to mention I wasn’t healthy so they wouldn’t have wanted my O-Positive Lovelyness anyway.
But there’s a new system called Double-Red Cell Donation, where instead of donating a pint of whole blood, they hook you up to an apheresis machine and take just your red blood cells. Red blood cells are the part most often needed in blood transfusions for sick people, so in theory, you can help two people from one donation instead of just one.
The apheresis machine separates the red blood cells from the plasma using a centrifuge that rotates at like a bazillion rpms. It was really fascinating. You can actually watch your plasma go into a bag as it spins! Then the red blood cells collected go into another bag, and the plasma is put back in your body with some saline. Then they do it again to get the other half of the red blood cells.
The plasma was pretty cool. It’s like a clearish liquid—she said mine was a good color and that she could tell I “didn’t eat cheesecake the night before, and that I have low cholesterol.” This was funny, actually, because I had eaten cheesecake the night before! Haha! It also had a very faint green tinge to it, to which she said, “you must be on hormones—birth control?” It was crazy that you can tell that much about a person by their blood’s plasma!
Anyway, the procedure did take a while, and it’s not without slight complications. When the saline/plasma goes back into your body, it makes your whole arm cold. It was weird. By the second time that they did it, I got really cold and actually had to sit with a blanket for a while. The other thing that happens is that you can become calcium deficient, and your lips go numb! They fix this by giving you Tums (yes, the antacid stuff) because they have calcium in them.
It was pretty damn cool.
And I saved two lives. So there!
Yeah, I’m having that problem today. And I’m not even interested in him that way (not to mention he’s only 21—no offense to you youngins out there). But he’s a cute guy, and we chat fairly regularly…but not like that. And it’s making me flustered. And it’s not helping that he keeps coming in my office. Damn dreams.
ANYWAY, what’s new? My blogging seems to have slowed, but then others have been slowing, too. Is it just that time of year?
I went and saw Children of Men on Friday and h-o-l-y s-h-i-t. That movie is intense. My friends and I were sitting there tense the whole time and then even after the movie we were so stricken and horrified that we had to go down the street and get some gelato. Wow. Great movie. I think I might buy that one.
And A/B, I had to laugh at your comment on my previous post because I did go shoe shopping! Haha! I only bought one pair, though. Just ONE. But then again…Spring Break’s not over yet…
So I donated blood on Friday, which was lovely because I haven’t been able to go in a long time. I was on antibiotics for most of the last year because of the Sinus Fiasco, so I couldn’t donate. Not to mention I wasn’t healthy so they wouldn’t have wanted my O-Positive Lovelyness anyway.
But there’s a new system called Double-Red Cell Donation, where instead of donating a pint of whole blood, they hook you up to an apheresis machine and take just your red blood cells. Red blood cells are the part most often needed in blood transfusions for sick people, so in theory, you can help two people from one donation instead of just one.
The apheresis machine separates the red blood cells from the plasma using a centrifuge that rotates at like a bazillion rpms. It was really fascinating. You can actually watch your plasma go into a bag as it spins! Then the red blood cells collected go into another bag, and the plasma is put back in your body with some saline. Then they do it again to get the other half of the red blood cells.
The plasma was pretty cool. It’s like a clearish liquid—she said mine was a good color and that she could tell I “didn’t eat cheesecake the night before, and that I have low cholesterol.” This was funny, actually, because I had eaten cheesecake the night before! Haha! It also had a very faint green tinge to it, to which she said, “you must be on hormones—birth control?” It was crazy that you can tell that much about a person by their blood’s plasma!
Anyway, the procedure did take a while, and it’s not without slight complications. When the saline/plasma goes back into your body, it makes your whole arm cold. It was weird. By the second time that they did it, I got really cold and actually had to sit with a blanket for a while. The other thing that happens is that you can become calcium deficient, and your lips go numb! They fix this by giving you Tums (yes, the antacid stuff) because they have calcium in them.
It was pretty damn cool.
And I saved two lives. So there!
Monday, February 12, 2007
Peachy Keen
1. I’m pretty excited that we’ve already got a good pool of presidential candidates. This time last year I was very worried that we didn’t have anybody! Too soon to call who’s going to get the nod, but it should be an interesting race. If those elephants hold on to power, though, someone’s going to have some serious explaining to do.
He’s such a handsome fellow. And I would just like to state for the record that I liked him before he became Mr. Popular.
2. I was lecturing my cat last night about being a stubborn ass. She somehow has worms (gross!!) and she’s being difficult and won’t take her medicine. I keep telling her that if she doesn’t cooperate we’re going to have to go to the VET which she HATES. They’re scared of her, too. She’s even got a note in her file saying she’s alittle shit difficult cat and needs several vet assistants present.
She’s such a cute little thing, though.
3. I have terrible taste in movies. I can watch just about anything and find some entertainment value. I feel sorry for those people who only watch movies to get some deeper meaning out of a film—they miss out on good laughs and brainless humor! My friend and I went and saw Because I Said So (chick flick!). We usually go out to dinner on Valentine’s Day but I have class on Wednesday so this was like our V-Day date. She’s mad I’m ditching her so she has already picked out the bottle of wine she will drink herself on Wednesday.
But the movie was pretty cute. And one the guys in it is scorchin! I mean, it’s a “romantic comedy” which of course always has the same plot “boy likes girl, boy dates girl, they break up for some reason, girl wants boy back, boy says no, eventually changes his mind, happily ever after.” But that’s why we watch them, isn’t it?
4. I had a follow-up doctor’s appointment today. Things are still healing well after the surgery, but he can tell that there’s some serious inflammation up there. This means I am very allergic to something, but because they’ve already tested me for everything they can test for, there’s no way to really know what it is out there. This annoys me greatly. So now I’m on a nasal steroid that I have to take twice a day, but it should help with the ridiculous sneezing and such. Eventually I’ll probably be able to get off the spray once I’m away from the allergen – which I really think is my job.
Time to sharpen that resume.
So. How was your weekend?
He’s such a handsome fellow. And I would just like to state for the record that I liked him before he became Mr. Popular.
2. I was lecturing my cat last night about being a stubborn ass. She somehow has worms (gross!!) and she’s being difficult and won’t take her medicine. I keep telling her that if she doesn’t cooperate we’re going to have to go to the VET which she HATES. They’re scared of her, too. She’s even got a note in her file saying she’s a
She’s such a cute little thing, though.
3. I have terrible taste in movies. I can watch just about anything and find some entertainment value. I feel sorry for those people who only watch movies to get some deeper meaning out of a film—they miss out on good laughs and brainless humor! My friend and I went and saw Because I Said So (chick flick!). We usually go out to dinner on Valentine’s Day but I have class on Wednesday so this was like our V-Day date. She’s mad I’m ditching her so she has already picked out the bottle of wine she will drink herself on Wednesday.
But the movie was pretty cute. And one the guys in it is scorchin! I mean, it’s a “romantic comedy” which of course always has the same plot “boy likes girl, boy dates girl, they break up for some reason, girl wants boy back, boy says no, eventually changes his mind, happily ever after.” But that’s why we watch them, isn’t it?
4. I had a follow-up doctor’s appointment today. Things are still healing well after the surgery, but he can tell that there’s some serious inflammation up there. This means I am very allergic to something, but because they’ve already tested me for everything they can test for, there’s no way to really know what it is out there. This annoys me greatly. So now I’m on a nasal steroid that I have to take twice a day, but it should help with the ridiculous sneezing and such. Eventually I’ll probably be able to get off the spray once I’m away from the allergen – which I really think is my job.
Time to sharpen that resume.
So. How was your weekend?
Monday, January 29, 2007
And I'm telling you...
Where did the weekend go?
It was so fantastically beautiful (albeit cold) this weekend—and the sunshine is still upon us today! Not only that—it’s supposed to stick around for several days!
My favorite kind of day: sunny & cold.
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OK, so I saw Dreamgirls this weekend. Originally, my friends and I were going to go see Stranger Than Fiction, but we changed our minds at the last minute.
Several things about Dreamgirls: 1. Beyonce didn’t bug me as much as she usually does on an everyday basis. 2. Eddie Murphy can actually (gasp!) act. 3. Jamie Foxx is so damn cute and I just hate that he’s a punk in the movie. And 4. Jennifer Hudson was absolutely-freaking-phenomenal. Phenomenal, people. All that hype? It’s completely warranted. She’s fantastic.
Of the two friends I went with, one gave it a B- grade and the other one said it was the worst movie she had ever seen. But we all agreed that Hudson was incredible.
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I ordered my bridesmaid dress for my friend’s wedding this July. The dress isn’t too bad, and trying it on was great because unlike last July’sdisaster wedding, the dress is well made and actually lined! I had to plunk down 90 bucks, but my friend is worth it.
And instead of wearing awful white flip flops, we get to choose silver shoes of our liking. That way my friend who prefers stilettos can be happy and tall, and I can get a sensible 3-incher and we’ll both be happy! So I’m on the hunt for silver strappy sandals, I think.
Oh darn, I have to buy another pair of shoes.
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I also must add that this day is now totally mishmashed because I just realized I forgot to put earrings on this morning, so now I feel naked and incomplete. Time to go back to bed.
Your number is: 9 [Which is totally weird because my favorite number is nine!!]
It was so fantastically beautiful (albeit cold) this weekend—and the sunshine is still upon us today! Not only that—it’s supposed to stick around for several days!
My favorite kind of day: sunny & cold.
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OK, so I saw Dreamgirls this weekend. Originally, my friends and I were going to go see Stranger Than Fiction, but we changed our minds at the last minute.
Several things about Dreamgirls: 1. Beyonce didn’t bug me as much as she usually does on an everyday basis. 2. Eddie Murphy can actually (gasp!) act. 3. Jamie Foxx is so damn cute and I just hate that he’s a punk in the movie. And 4. Jennifer Hudson was absolutely-freaking-phenomenal. Phenomenal, people. All that hype? It’s completely warranted. She’s fantastic.
Of the two friends I went with, one gave it a B- grade and the other one said it was the worst movie she had ever seen. But we all agreed that Hudson was incredible.
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I ordered my bridesmaid dress for my friend’s wedding this July. The dress isn’t too bad, and trying it on was great because unlike last July’s
And instead of wearing awful white flip flops, we get to choose silver shoes of our liking. That way my friend who prefers stilettos can be happy and tall, and I can get a sensible 3-incher and we’ll both be happy! So I’m on the hunt for silver strappy sandals, I think.
Oh darn, I have to buy another pair of shoes.
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I also must add that this day is now totally mishmashed because I just realized I forgot to put earrings on this morning, so now I feel naked and incomplete. Time to go back to bed.
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Tristan posted this website on his blog—
Find meaning behind your birthday!
So mine, October 19, 1981 gives the following info:
You were born on a Monday
Find meaning behind your birthday!
So mine, October 19, 1981 gives the following info:
You were born on a Monday
under the astrological sign Libra.
Your Life path number is 3.
Life Path Compatibility:
You are most compatible with those with the Life Path numbers 3, 6 & 9.
You should get along well with those with the Life Path numbers 1, 2, 5 & 11.
You are least compatible with those with the Life Path numbers 4, 7, 8 & 22.
As of 1/29/2007 4:47:26 PM EST
As of 1/29/2007 4:47:26 PM EST
You are 25 years old.
You are 303 months old.
You are 1,319 weeks old.
You are 9,233 days old.
You are 221,608 hours old.
You are 13,296,527 minutes old.
You are 797,791,646 seconds old.
Celebrities who share your birthday:
Chris Kattan (1970)
Ty Pennington (1965)
Evander Holyfield (1962)
John Lithgow (1945)
There are 263 days till your next birthdayon which your cake will have 26 candles.
The moon's phase on the day you wereborn was waning gibbous.
There was also this site that tells you about your name!
Mine: Jennifer
What your first name means:
Welsh: Female Fair one. Variant of Guinevere. In Arthurian Mythology Guinevere was Arthur's queen.
English: Female Fair one. Variant of Guinevere. In Arthurian Mythology Guinevere was Arthur's queen.
Cornish: Female Fair and yielding. Variant of Guinevere.
Celtic: Female White wave.
Celebrities who share your birthday:
Chris Kattan (1970)
Ty Pennington (1965)
Evander Holyfield (1962)
John Lithgow (1945)
There are 263 days till your next birthdayon which your cake will have 26 candles.
The moon's phase on the day you wereborn was waning gibbous.
There was also this site that tells you about your name!
Mine: Jennifer
What your first name means:
Welsh: Female Fair one. Variant of Guinevere. In Arthurian Mythology Guinevere was Arthur's queen.
English: Female Fair one. Variant of Guinevere. In Arthurian Mythology Guinevere was Arthur's queen.
Cornish: Female Fair and yielding. Variant of Guinevere.
Celtic: Female White wave.
Arthurian Legend: Female Variant of Guinevere: Fair one. Guinevere was King Arthur's mythological queen.
Your number is: 9 [Which is totally weird because my favorite number is nine!!]
The characteristics of #9 are: Humanitarian, giving nature, selflessness, obligations, creative expression.
The expression or destiny for #9:The expression that you exhibit is represented by the number 9. Your talents center in humanistic interests and approaches. You like to help others as you were intended to be the 'big brother or big sister' type. You operate best when you follow your feelings and sense of compassion, and allow yourself to be sensitive to the needs of others. You work well with people, and have the potential to inspire. This suggests that you could successfully teach or counsel. Creative ability, imagination and artistic talent (often latent) of the highest order are present in this expression. It's possible that you're not using or developing all of these capabilities at this time. Some of your talents may have been used at an earlier time in your life, and some may still be latent. Be aware of your capabilities, so that you can make use of them at appropriate times.
If you are able to achieve the potential of your natural expression in this life, you are capable of much human understanding and have a lot to give to others. Your personal ambitions are likely to be maintained in a very positive perspective, never losing sight of an interest in people, and a sympathetic, tolerant, broad-minded and compassionate point of view. You are quite idealistic, and disappointed at the lack of perfection in the world. You have a strong awareness of your own feeling as well as those of others. Friendships, affection, and love are extremely important.
Undeveloped or ignored, the negative side of the 9 expression can be very selfish and self-centered. If you do not actively involve yourself with work that benefits others, you may tend to express just the opposite characteristics. It is your role to be very involved with other people and their needs, but it may be difficult for you achieve this role. Aloofness, lack of involvement, and a lack of sensitivity mark the low road of this expression.
If you are able to achieve the potential of your natural expression in this life, you are capable of much human understanding and have a lot to give to others. Your personal ambitions are likely to be maintained in a very positive perspective, never losing sight of an interest in people, and a sympathetic, tolerant, broad-minded and compassionate point of view. You are quite idealistic, and disappointed at the lack of perfection in the world. You have a strong awareness of your own feeling as well as those of others. Friendships, affection, and love are extremely important.
Undeveloped or ignored, the negative side of the 9 expression can be very selfish and self-centered. If you do not actively involve yourself with work that benefits others, you may tend to express just the opposite characteristics. It is your role to be very involved with other people and their needs, but it may be difficult for you achieve this role. Aloofness, lack of involvement, and a lack of sensitivity mark the low road of this expression.
Now I know that these things are written to be very general to fit anyone, but that’s pretty damn close! :)
What can I say...I'm easily amused.
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
A Beautiful Pea-Green Boat
I would like to thank the Academy…
I was just looking over the Oscar nominations, and I’m very pleased to see that Little Miss Sunshine (the best movie of 2006) got a Best Picture nod, as did Abigail Breslin, AKA “Superfreak.”
I don’t think it will win, but it might be a dark horse. I think Scorsese will finally take home Best Director (it’s about time, too). My money is on “Babel,” even though I haven’t seen it. “The Queen” might have a close shave yet, though.
I love that I act like I know what I’m talking about.
Did anyone see Salma Hayek and that other guy announcing the nominees? It was pretty run-of-the-mill boring, but when the Best Actress nominations were announced, Salma Hayek was adorable when Penelope Cruz was announced as a nominee:
(You only have to watch the first teeny bit of the video to see her reaction)
Some people are saying that she was dumb and unprofessional, but I thought it was sweet! They are well-known friends and are both Latina powerhouses, so why wouldn’t she be excited for her?? And no, gentlemen, I’m very sorry to tell you they are not a lesbian couple.
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In other news, I got my allergy test results back to see why on earth my sinuses got so out of control.
Yeah. I tested negative for everything.
This annoys me greatly. I want to know why it got so bad that I had to have damn surgery. It’s not enough for me to know that it will get better now. I want to know why it was messed up in the first place!!
Grr. I’m going to demand that we do more tests—after all, the first one wasn’t exhaustive. It just tests for the most common allergies, and I am clearly a freak so I should have a freak allergy.
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But when life gets you down, especially on January 24th, you can always visit YouTube and find yourself a funny cat video.
Enjoy.
I was just looking over the Oscar nominations, and I’m very pleased to see that Little Miss Sunshine (the best movie of 2006) got a Best Picture nod, as did Abigail Breslin, AKA “Superfreak.”
I don’t think it will win, but it might be a dark horse. I think Scorsese will finally take home Best Director (it’s about time, too). My money is on “Babel,” even though I haven’t seen it. “The Queen” might have a close shave yet, though.
I love that I act like I know what I’m talking about.
Did anyone see Salma Hayek and that other guy announcing the nominees? It was pretty run-of-the-mill boring, but when the Best Actress nominations were announced, Salma Hayek was adorable when Penelope Cruz was announced as a nominee:
(You only have to watch the first teeny bit of the video to see her reaction)
Some people are saying that she was dumb and unprofessional, but I thought it was sweet! They are well-known friends and are both Latina powerhouses, so why wouldn’t she be excited for her?? And no, gentlemen, I’m very sorry to tell you they are not a lesbian couple.
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In other news, I got my allergy test results back to see why on earth my sinuses got so out of control.
Yeah. I tested negative for everything.
This annoys me greatly. I want to know why it got so bad that I had to have damn surgery. It’s not enough for me to know that it will get better now. I want to know why it was messed up in the first place!!
Grr. I’m going to demand that we do more tests—after all, the first one wasn’t exhaustive. It just tests for the most common allergies, and I am clearly a freak so I should have a freak allergy.
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But when life gets you down, especially on January 24th, you can always visit YouTube and find yourself a funny cat video.
Enjoy.
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
What's this fluffy white powder?
Portland is snowed in, people.
Now before you northerners scoff at me and say “Hmph! THAT’s not snow. I’ll show you snow,” you must first and foremost remember that I live in Portland, Oregon. We don’t get snow. Occasionally we get freezing rain and when we do get snow it doesn’t stick, and regardless it’s always cleared out in less than a day.
So this ridiculous five inches we got yesterday has completely caught us off guard. The roads are very treacherous, and Oregonians generally can’t drive in conditions like this—we’re just not used to it. And the department of transportation can only do so much—because they’re not used to it, either. And it’s just not going anywhere! It’s so cold out that it’s just…staying. It’s bizarre.
I couldn’t get my car out, so I had to take the bus to work yesterday and today, which is an adventure in itself because they’re all running behind and very slow so it has taken me an hour each time to either get to work or home. And I live two miles away. It’s been quite irritating. And I would just give up and walk home, but the sidewalks aren’t plowed so I’ve almost fallen on my ass multiple times. Not to mention I just had sinus surgery and the cold air hurts like a mo fo.
And can someone please explain to me why we are the ONLY SCHOOL open in the Portland metro area? You’d think our administrators would take that as a hint and think, “Hmm. There must be some reason why everyone is closed…what could it be?” Perhaps that it’s dangerous for your employees to drive into work? It’s so bad that chains were required on the freeways and even the damn mayor told people to stay home? That only half of your employees were even able to make it in?
No, of course not. Instead, they think “Hell no, we won’t go!” and remain open for Round 2 today.
Punks.
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I watched part of the Golden Globes the other night, and was pleased to say that my favorite actor on the only TV show I watch religiously won his second little gold globe. And his acceptance speech was hilarious. Here I will attempt to put it in my post:
I love the line about “newly mown grass.”
He’s so sexy.
Now before you northerners scoff at me and say “Hmph! THAT’s not snow. I’ll show you snow,” you must first and foremost remember that I live in Portland, Oregon. We don’t get snow. Occasionally we get freezing rain and when we do get snow it doesn’t stick, and regardless it’s always cleared out in less than a day.
So this ridiculous five inches we got yesterday has completely caught us off guard. The roads are very treacherous, and Oregonians generally can’t drive in conditions like this—we’re just not used to it. And the department of transportation can only do so much—because they’re not used to it, either. And it’s just not going anywhere! It’s so cold out that it’s just…staying. It’s bizarre.
I couldn’t get my car out, so I had to take the bus to work yesterday and today, which is an adventure in itself because they’re all running behind and very slow so it has taken me an hour each time to either get to work or home. And I live two miles away. It’s been quite irritating. And I would just give up and walk home, but the sidewalks aren’t plowed so I’ve almost fallen on my ass multiple times. Not to mention I just had sinus surgery and the cold air hurts like a mo fo.
And can someone please explain to me why we are the ONLY SCHOOL open in the Portland metro area? You’d think our administrators would take that as a hint and think, “Hmm. There must be some reason why everyone is closed…what could it be?” Perhaps that it’s dangerous for your employees to drive into work? It’s so bad that chains were required on the freeways and even the damn mayor told people to stay home? That only half of your employees were even able to make it in?
No, of course not. Instead, they think “Hell no, we won’t go!” and remain open for Round 2 today.
Punks.
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I watched part of the Golden Globes the other night, and was pleased to say that my favorite actor on the only TV show I watch religiously won his second little gold globe. And his acceptance speech was hilarious. Here I will attempt to put it in my post:
I love the line about “newly mown grass.”
He’s so sexy.
And what us up with Beyonce?
Clearly she does not yet understand the difference between music award shows and movie award shows. A music award show calls for slutty showgirl dresses and poses such as this, but movies tend to have a little more class. Next time, less slut, Beyonce.
And Mary-Kate...
For the love of all that is holy. She looks like a ghost. And a strong wind would take her up, up, and away. She used to be such a cute little thing. How the mighty have fallen. I mean, look at her chest! It's awful!!
Yikes.
Monday, January 15, 2007
MLK Day
Ugh, back to life as we know it. The students are back to classes today, so you’d think I’d be busy, but I still have nothing to do! But that gives me primo time to post an update.
Sinus recovery is still going well. I had my post-op appointment on Thursday and doc said the healing is going well and that I’m obviously doing my sinus rinse like a good girl. Then I had some blood drawn to check for allergies—he’s pretty convinced that since it was a chronic infection without polyps or tumors or some reason for the fiasco that it must be an allergy issue that has developed in the last couple of years.
Bet you 50 bucks that the lab results will say I’m allergic to mold and/or dust. Now more than ever I’m convinced that it’s the building where I work. But we shall see. I don’t want to jump to conclusions before I know for sure.
But let me tell you about the sinus rinse. I bought it a few months ago (back when I was still optimistic) to hopefully prevent sinus surgery (which obviously didn’t work), but it’s also used post-surgery to clear out the after effects.
It. Is. Disgusting.
Disgusting.
Chunks, people. Big ol clods of mucous and blood. It’s like gross red egg yolks coming out of my nose.
I’ll bet you appreciated that visual, didn’t you?
But every time it comes out, it feels oh so good.
And I bought myself a get-well present.
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This weekend I headed to the coast to put some new feet on my car. She wasn’t in total dire straits for tires, but the time was coming soon and I wanted to do it now while I could afford it.
My dad is a mechanic who owns his own business, so it’s pretty handy. I get a good deal on service for my car, and I know it will be done right. Not to mention, whenever my car makes a funny sound, I just call dad and say “What does this mean?”
So I got new tires and an oil change, and then dad went hog wild and put a new drive axle on her as well as new wiper blades and a new headlight. He’s funny like that. Then the punk wouldn’t let me pay for it!
I am independent to a fault. I know this about myself—I need to learn to rely on people sometimes, but it’s hard for me. I paid my way through school (hell, I still am), and I pay all my own bills and all of that since I was 18. My parents would have helped if they could, but just weren’t financially able to. In the end, that helped me because now I’m self-reliant unlike all (and I do mean all) of my friends whose parents help them pay car payments, car insurance, student loans, rent, and even groceries. It’s a good feeling to know I am taking care of myself and I don’t need my parents to bail me out at the age of 25.
Anyway, enough of that rant. My dad paid for my $600 bill (which is much less for him, really since he got everything at cost) because he said he was never able to help me before. It was really sweet, and I only argued with him a little. He forgot to wash and wax her, though. ;)
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In other news, I started classes last week, and it looks to be an interesting term. In one of my classes I have to do…wait for it…a book report.
Saywhat?
Yes, a bona fide book report that we all did in like the seventh grade. But it gets better. Not only do I have to do a book report, I have to present it in front of the class on an overhead projector. As in one of those old school transparencies also from the seventh grade. This is mandatory—I cannot do PowerPoint.
It’s so retro.
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A/B. I finally saw V for Vendetta and its complete brilliance inspired me to go out and buy a copy of it for myself the very next day.
Brilliant.
Sinus recovery is still going well. I had my post-op appointment on Thursday and doc said the healing is going well and that I’m obviously doing my sinus rinse like a good girl. Then I had some blood drawn to check for allergies—he’s pretty convinced that since it was a chronic infection without polyps or tumors or some reason for the fiasco that it must be an allergy issue that has developed in the last couple of years.
Bet you 50 bucks that the lab results will say I’m allergic to mold and/or dust. Now more than ever I’m convinced that it’s the building where I work. But we shall see. I don’t want to jump to conclusions before I know for sure.
But let me tell you about the sinus rinse. I bought it a few months ago (back when I was still optimistic) to hopefully prevent sinus surgery (which obviously didn’t work), but it’s also used post-surgery to clear out the after effects.
It. Is. Disgusting.
Disgusting.
Chunks, people. Big ol clods of mucous and blood. It’s like gross red egg yolks coming out of my nose.
I’ll bet you appreciated that visual, didn’t you?
But every time it comes out, it feels oh so good.
And I bought myself a get-well present.
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This weekend I headed to the coast to put some new feet on my car. She wasn’t in total dire straits for tires, but the time was coming soon and I wanted to do it now while I could afford it.
My dad is a mechanic who owns his own business, so it’s pretty handy. I get a good deal on service for my car, and I know it will be done right. Not to mention, whenever my car makes a funny sound, I just call dad and say “What does this mean?”
So I got new tires and an oil change, and then dad went hog wild and put a new drive axle on her as well as new wiper blades and a new headlight. He’s funny like that. Then the punk wouldn’t let me pay for it!
I am independent to a fault. I know this about myself—I need to learn to rely on people sometimes, but it’s hard for me. I paid my way through school (hell, I still am), and I pay all my own bills and all of that since I was 18. My parents would have helped if they could, but just weren’t financially able to. In the end, that helped me because now I’m self-reliant unlike all (and I do mean all) of my friends whose parents help them pay car payments, car insurance, student loans, rent, and even groceries. It’s a good feeling to know I am taking care of myself and I don’t need my parents to bail me out at the age of 25.
Anyway, enough of that rant. My dad paid for my $600 bill (which is much less for him, really since he got everything at cost) because he said he was never able to help me before. It was really sweet, and I only argued with him a little. He forgot to wash and wax her, though. ;)
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In other news, I started classes last week, and it looks to be an interesting term. In one of my classes I have to do…wait for it…a book report.
Saywhat?
Yes, a bona fide book report that we all did in like the seventh grade. But it gets better. Not only do I have to do a book report, I have to present it in front of the class on an overhead projector. As in one of those old school transparencies also from the seventh grade. This is mandatory—I cannot do PowerPoint.
It’s so retro.
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A/B. I finally saw V for Vendetta and its complete brilliance inspired me to go out and buy a copy of it for myself the very next day.
Brilliant.
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
There's the sugar!
OK, Beta seems to be behaving a little better. Maybe it was just the switch that made people anonymous, but those who were previously anonymous are no longer.
Happy Dance!
I have to admit, I had a fun time adding “Labels” to my posts (which didn’t take very long thanks to Mr. Hijacker). I had an even more fun time looking at what a write about the most.
At the moment I have 24 different labels—which seems like a lot, but hey, I talk a lot.
You’ll be surprised to know that post-hijacking, I’ve only talked about Shoes 3 times. That’s it! I’ve talked about Recycling Guy 4 times, so he trumps shoes.
I talk about Portland and Oregon a lot (10 total). Then I made a label entitled “Only Me” which refers to bizarre crap that happens to me (rats-in-toilets, parking tickets, etc.). Only Me appears 8 times.
The number one topic post-hijacking? Sinus Fiasco.
This makes me very sad. Sinus Fiasco owns 12 posts. *sigh*
So goal for 2007 (which, ladies and gentlemen, is only 19 days away) is to be able to stop talking about my Sinus Fiasco. Obviously, the month of January will still have some tidbits, but after that, no more sickness please! I had enough in ’06 to last me through the aughts. No more bronchitis/sinus infections/root canals/pink eye/flu/food poisoning/whatever. Done. Finito. Bring on the Vitamins!
In other news, I am finding it very difficult to resist buying all of the DVDs and CDs that just have to come out right before Christmas that I really want but cannot afford. Namely, The Devil Wears Prada, Little Miss Sunshine (Dec.19), Taylor Hicks’ Album, Pirates of the Caribbean, and I know there was something else, but I don’t remember what it was. Evil, evil I tell you! But I would guess that Santa is probably going to bring me some gift cards for Christmas, so I’ll put them to good use. ;)
Happy Dance!
I have to admit, I had a fun time adding “Labels” to my posts (which didn’t take very long thanks to Mr. Hijacker). I had an even more fun time looking at what a write about the most.
At the moment I have 24 different labels—which seems like a lot, but hey, I talk a lot.
You’ll be surprised to know that post-hijacking, I’ve only talked about Shoes 3 times. That’s it! I’ve talked about Recycling Guy 4 times, so he trumps shoes.
I talk about Portland and Oregon a lot (10 total). Then I made a label entitled “Only Me” which refers to bizarre crap that happens to me (rats-in-toilets, parking tickets, etc.). Only Me appears 8 times.
The number one topic post-hijacking? Sinus Fiasco.
This makes me very sad. Sinus Fiasco owns 12 posts. *sigh*
So goal for 2007 (which, ladies and gentlemen, is only 19 days away) is to be able to stop talking about my Sinus Fiasco. Obviously, the month of January will still have some tidbits, but after that, no more sickness please! I had enough in ’06 to last me through the aughts. No more bronchitis/sinus infections/root canals/pink eye/flu/food poisoning/whatever. Done. Finito. Bring on the Vitamins!
In other news, I am finding it very difficult to resist buying all of the DVDs and CDs that just have to come out right before Christmas that I really want but cannot afford. Namely, The Devil Wears Prada, Little Miss Sunshine (Dec.19), Taylor Hicks’ Album, Pirates of the Caribbean, and I know there was something else, but I don’t remember what it was. Evil, evil I tell you! But I would guess that Santa is probably going to bring me some gift cards for Christmas, so I’ll put them to good use. ;)
In other other news, I just finished reading The Memory Keeper's Daughter, and it was excellent. Highly recommend.
Monday, December 11, 2006
Is there any new business?
1. Good riddance to a violent dictator responsible for thousands of deaths and disappearances.
2. Two weeks left until Christmas. Yikes!
3. For my computer geek friends (you know who you are)--I need a suggestion for a FREE, RELIABLE internet browswer. I've had it with Internet Explorer at home. I downloaded the latest version and it's totally retarded. So can you recommend a browser that is easy to download and is SIMPLE to operate? Remember you're dealing with a simple-minded internet gal.
4. Macy's downtown store (formerly Meier and Frank) is closing for a year for renovations, which means all of the employees are being redistrubuted or given severence. My sister, of course, is a manager downtown, so she was vying for a management position at the HUGE Macy's at Southcenter Mall near Seattle. Well, she got it! So now she's moving up there, and starts the day after Christmas. Crazy, huh? So now I'll have to help her move (I hate moving, even if it's not me).
5. The Holiday is such a totally cute girly girly chick flick. Adorable. Ladies, go see it.
2. Two weeks left until Christmas. Yikes!
3. For my computer geek friends (you know who you are)--I need a suggestion for a FREE, RELIABLE internet browswer. I've had it with Internet Explorer at home. I downloaded the latest version and it's totally retarded. So can you recommend a browser that is easy to download and is SIMPLE to operate? Remember you're dealing with a simple-minded internet gal.
4. Macy's downtown store (formerly Meier and Frank) is closing for a year for renovations, which means all of the employees are being redistrubuted or given severence. My sister, of course, is a manager downtown, so she was vying for a management position at the HUGE Macy's at Southcenter Mall near Seattle. Well, she got it! So now she's moving up there, and starts the day after Christmas. Crazy, huh? So now I'll have to help her move (I hate moving, even if it's not me).
5. The Holiday is such a totally cute girly girly chick flick. Adorable. Ladies, go see it.
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Baby, it's wet outside.
Bloody hell.
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).
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).
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Schneikies
Good attempt at my ridiculous movie quotes. Tristan obviously won, but it was a valiant effort by all! I went ahead and added the answers in case you’re just dying to know them, as I know you all are!
I have a book recommendation for you all. The World is Flat, by Thomas Friedman, is really interesting. He published The Lexus and the Olive Tree back around 2000 or so. He’s somewhat of a globalization expert, but his writing is really excellent. He’s also a journalist, which I think helps him write well.
I also can’t stop listening to KT Tunstall’s album, “Eye to the Telescope.” It’s been a while since a female solo artist caught my attention (I don’t know why, but usually it’s the menfolk that I like to listen to). The best songs on the album are definitely “Stopping the Love” and “Heal Over.” So whenever you feel like chillin with some chick music, I’d recommend a listen.
And I bought a lovely wallet that I didn’t need and couldn’t afford, but I don’t care so what are you going to do about it?? Isn’t it pretty? I got the blue one.
In other news, just how hard did this dude have to hit that painting to actually puncture it? I demand a study on this, as I am quite horrified.
In other other news, I’m feeling a bit snobbish today because about 10 of my classmates have done their debates for class, and I’m really just not impressed. I mean, I know it isn’t a cutthroat debate by any means, but some gusto wouldn’t hurt! Of course I’m probably jinxing myself and I’ll get a crappy grade on Monday when I do mine. Humph.
In other other other news, I re-potted my two plants in my office, and they’re already looking a little perkier. I am not a domestic goddess. I can cook and I can clean, but that’s about it. I don’t sew, I don’t make miraculous furniture arrangements that look like Trading Spaces attacked, and I do not have a green thumb. I kill plants regularly. I finally just bought some silk flowers (that look totally real, by the way), and they’re much prettier and low maintenance.
OK, that’s enough rambling. Off I go!
Monday, October 16, 2006
You can quote me on that.
Edit October 18th: I went ahead and added the answers! :)
October is half over already. That means Halloween is coming! And then Thanksgiving! And then Christmas! It’s the beautiful Holiday Trifecta I look forward to each year.
So in honor of that (and in no way is this related), I present to you
OBSCURE MOVIE QUOTE TIME
Now let’s see if you can name the movies to which these quotes belong. I’ll try to throw some easy ones in there.
And no fair Googling them or looking on IMDB. ;)
1. “Edwina, back in the bowl.” All of Me
2. “Watch me take this on down the road!” Wedding Crashers
3. “You're a ghost, I'm an American. It would never work out.” High Spirits
4. “Gaston, you are positively primeval.” Beauty and the Beast (Disney Version)
5. “I do not think him is who you think him is.” The Princess Bride
6. “Multi-Pass!” The Fifth Element
7. “Mine! Mine! Mine!” Finding Nemo
8. “I'm madly in love with you and it's not because of your brains or your personality.” Little Miss Sunshine
9. “Is she still in the dark place?” The Ring
10. “Did your mother have any kids that lived?” Stand By Me
11. “All I have to say about that is ‘asphinctersayswhat’.” Wayne's World
12. “Five schillings for the possessed toy.” Shrek
13. “I’ll be right here.” E.T.
14. “Say car Ram-Rod.” Super Troopers
15. “Sharks are like dogs, they only bite if you touch their private parts.” 50 First Dates
October is half over already. That means Halloween is coming! And then Thanksgiving! And then Christmas! It’s the beautiful Holiday Trifecta I look forward to each year.
So in honor of that (and in no way is this related), I present to you
OBSCURE MOVIE QUOTE TIME
Now let’s see if you can name the movies to which these quotes belong. I’ll try to throw some easy ones in there.
And no fair Googling them or looking on IMDB. ;)
1. “Edwina, back in the bowl.” All of Me
2. “Watch me take this on down the road!” Wedding Crashers
3. “You're a ghost, I'm an American. It would never work out.” High Spirits
4. “Gaston, you are positively primeval.” Beauty and the Beast (Disney Version)
5. “I do not think him is who you think him is.” The Princess Bride
6. “Multi-Pass!” The Fifth Element
7. “Mine! Mine! Mine!” Finding Nemo
8. “I'm madly in love with you and it's not because of your brains or your personality.” Little Miss Sunshine
9. “Is she still in the dark place?” The Ring
10. “Did your mother have any kids that lived?” Stand By Me
11. “All I have to say about that is ‘asphinctersayswhat’.” Wayne's World
12. “Five schillings for the possessed toy.” Shrek
13. “I’ll be right here.” E.T.
14. “Say car Ram-Rod.” Super Troopers
15. “Sharks are like dogs, they only bite if you touch their private parts.” 50 First Dates
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