The wordle cloud for February's entries is here.
I... apparently *really* like the word really. (Really!)
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
Thanks, Allison!
I felt like blogging, but had (of course!) nothing to blog about. So I was surfing other people's blogs, and found that Allison had asked a bunch of questions. So that gave me something to say. Hooray!!
# Why is it so easy to read 30 blogs every day and so hard to write just one?
I KNOW!! Although sadly, I find it difficult to read 30 blogs, too.
# Remember when Heroes used to be good?
Yeah. Remember when I gave up on it (on a weekly basis)? Why do I keep going back to it? Oh, Heroes, I wish I could quit you.
# I am listening to Fields of Gold by Sting (shut up! I like Sting). Why is it so much sexier when someone kisses "her mouth" instead of "her lips"?
I... don't really have an answer for that.
# Maybe if I refilled the bird feeder, the pretty birds would come back. Unfortunately, that currently entails navigating the sea of dog poop that is currently my backyard.
Heh. That's not really a question. But, you know, that would make a pretty decent online game.
# You really didn't need that last bit of information, did you?
It's all good. I mean, everybody poops.
# I didn't give up anything for Lent. I never give up anything for Lent. Do you?
Nope. What with the not being Catholic and all.
# I thought the Academy Awards rocked this year. I especially liked the groups of five previous winners doing the acting nominations. I thought it gave real power to the idea that it was an honour just to be nominated. Seemed to me that most of the actors really appreciated the acknowledgment. Since when did giving people compliments become boring?
I agree.
# This is very nearly a BoQ, isn't it? Don't you miss BOQs? How do you write bOq?
Yes. Yes. I usually say 'boq'.
# I had iTunes Genius make me some playlists from my music. It pretty much scored a home run.
TNAQ. But... what is iTunes Genius? Sounds intriguing.
# Are you looking forward to baseball season? Do you ever look forward to a sporting season?
Not so much, no. (Sorry!)
# I have fingerling potatoes to roast for supper tonight. You envy me, don't you?
I don't really know what fingerling potatoes are, but right now I'm starving and ANYTHING sounds delicious. So, um. Yes.
# What state would you most like to visit?
Idaho. Just to visit, though.
# After I wrote the last item, the Genius playlist just moved to New York State of Mind. It really is a Genius, isn't it?
"Who knows the wily mind of computers?" ;)
# Have you watched Life on Mars? You really should. Trust me.
I've seen promos for it. Does that count?
# Which reminds me: I am actually feeling somewhat nostalgic for the 70s. I blame Milk, The Pursuit of Happyness and the aforementions LOM. What decade do you feel nostalgia for?
The 90s, weirdly. They just had some really good music. Although I suspect that the 20s probably will as well. We'll just have to see.
# I think this one is done for now. Thanks for playing
Hey, no problem! Tell me what I've won!
# Why is it so easy to read 30 blogs every day and so hard to write just one?
I KNOW!! Although sadly, I find it difficult to read 30 blogs, too.
# Remember when Heroes used to be good?
Yeah. Remember when I gave up on it (on a weekly basis)? Why do I keep going back to it? Oh, Heroes, I wish I could quit you.
# I am listening to Fields of Gold by Sting (shut up! I like Sting). Why is it so much sexier when someone kisses "her mouth" instead of "her lips"?
I... don't really have an answer for that.
# Maybe if I refilled the bird feeder, the pretty birds would come back. Unfortunately, that currently entails navigating the sea of dog poop that is currently my backyard.
Heh. That's not really a question. But, you know, that would make a pretty decent online game.
# You really didn't need that last bit of information, did you?
It's all good. I mean, everybody poops.
# I didn't give up anything for Lent. I never give up anything for Lent. Do you?
Nope. What with the not being Catholic and all.
# I thought the Academy Awards rocked this year. I especially liked the groups of five previous winners doing the acting nominations. I thought it gave real power to the idea that it was an honour just to be nominated. Seemed to me that most of the actors really appreciated the acknowledgment. Since when did giving people compliments become boring?
I agree.
# This is very nearly a BoQ, isn't it? Don't you miss BOQs? How do you write bOq?
Yes. Yes. I usually say 'boq'.
# I had iTunes Genius make me some playlists from my music. It pretty much scored a home run.
TNAQ. But... what is iTunes Genius? Sounds intriguing.
# Are you looking forward to baseball season? Do you ever look forward to a sporting season?
Not so much, no. (Sorry!)
# I have fingerling potatoes to roast for supper tonight. You envy me, don't you?
I don't really know what fingerling potatoes are, but right now I'm starving and ANYTHING sounds delicious. So, um. Yes.
# What state would you most like to visit?
Idaho. Just to visit, though.
# After I wrote the last item, the Genius playlist just moved to New York State of Mind. It really is a Genius, isn't it?
"Who knows the wily mind of computers?" ;)
# Have you watched Life on Mars? You really should. Trust me.
I've seen promos for it. Does that count?
# Which reminds me: I am actually feeling somewhat nostalgic for the 70s. I blame Milk, The Pursuit of Happyness and the aforementions LOM. What decade do you feel nostalgia for?
The 90s, weirdly. They just had some really good music. Although I suspect that the 20s probably will as well. We'll just have to see.
# I think this one is done for now. Thanks for playing
Hey, no problem! Tell me what I've won!
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Haiku Review: Lost - 316
ya knowing? Can you tell where
the Island's going?
We finally learn
Eloise Hawking's middle
name - Exposition.
Kate says, "Don't hold on
to things that make you sad." I
say, "Like toy airplanes?"
Anyone else wish
that when changing Locke's shoes Jack
had counted his toes?
Bloody Ben better
not have hurt Desmond, Penny
or baby Charlie!
Not really down with
the whole Kate and Sun giving
up their kids angle...
Jin!?! In Dharma clothes?!!?!!!
Does that mean they're stuck in the
'70's? Groovy.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Haiku Review: Lost - This Place is Death
I wonder if I even need to spoiler-tag my haikus. Unless I hear otherwise, I think I won't anymore.
Montand (the French guy)
versus Smokey. Smokey wins!
Give that guy a hand!!
Ben's meeting on the
pier...didn't go so well. Kate
leaves, so does Sayid.
Aww. Sawyer and Jin
share a hug. And now, onto
the Orchid, to find...
Well, well, well. Looks like
Locke got himself buried. But!
He did turn the wheel.
Note to the ladies:
Don't fall in love with Daniel!
(Unless you like death.)
Ben, Desmond, Jack, Sun
are with Mrs. Hawking, who
says, "Let's get started."
versus Smokey. Smokey wins!
Give that guy a hand!!
Ben's meeting on the
pier...didn't go so well. Kate
leaves, so does Sayid.
Aww. Sawyer and Jin
share a hug. And now, onto
the Orchid, to find...
Well, well, well. Looks like
Locke got himself buried. But!
He did turn the wheel.
Note to the ladies:
Don't fall in love with Daniel!
(Unless you like death.)
Ben, Desmond, Jack, Sun
are with Mrs. Hawking, who
says, "Let's get started."
Sunday, February 08, 2009
Haiku Review: Lost - The Little Prince
I need to pick a specific day to start doing these, rather than jumping through the week. Perhaps Sundays will be the new Lost review days.
Spoilers, of course:
Oh, look! Sawyer found
a DVD of season
one in the jungle!
"Run when trouble brews."
That was Kate's motto back then.
And...she hasn't changed.
"I can fix it!" was
Jack's mantra pre-Island and...
he's not changed either.
No Rose or Bernard
on the Future(?) beach. Are they
Adam's and Eve's bones?
Jin's alive! Not a
surprise, still good to see him.
Time to learn French, Jin.
Spoilers, of course:
Oh, look! Sawyer found
a DVD of season
one in the jungle!
"Run when trouble brews."
That was Kate's motto back then.
And...she hasn't changed.
"I can fix it!" was
Jack's mantra pre-Island and...
he's not changed either.
No Rose or Bernard
on the Future(?) beach. Are they
Adam's and Eve's bones?
Jin's alive! Not a
surprise, still good to see him.
Time to learn French, Jin.
Friday, February 06, 2009
Digital Conversion - 0111001101101110011000010110011001110101
In a move that will please nobody, the House approved the delay on the Digital Transition date, from February 17th to June 12th.
However, the bill allows stations to switch off their analog signals early - provided that a) they file with the FCC by February 9th and b) that the FCC approves it.
Sigh.
Of course stations want to turn their analog signals off on the 17th. Running two transmitters - both analog and digital - costs money. Depending on who you talk to, the cost of keeping the analog going will be anywhere between 5,000 and 20,000 dollars per month. Either way, that's pretty pricey. Many stations have not budgeted keeping their transmitters running an additional four months. (And rightfully so. The fricking 2/17/09 date was set TWO. YEARS. AGO.)
Additionally, this delay means an extra 4 months of talking about the transition for stations. It means an additional 2 more quarters of having to file the 388 forms with the FCC [the 388s are the forms they require stations to submit that keep track of how many DTV transition PSAs, crawls, and advertisements they've aired over the past 3 months]. It also means that the public is going to be more confused as to when the transition actually takes place. And let's not get started on the amount of confusion, irritation, and non-conformity that is going to result with *some* stations being able to make the transition early, while others wait until March. Or May. Or June. Christ.
And the kicker is, the whole point of pushing this back was because there are reportedly some 6.5 million households still not "entirely" prepared for the switchover. (Some people state that those reports are exaggerated. I get that, because we are, by Nielsen's standards, not entirely prepared, since we have one TV with a converter box and one TV without. That being said, we're still ready, because we really only watch the one with the converter box hooked up.) But, the thing is, there will ALWAYS be people who aren't going to take action until they absolutely have to. Punishing everyone else because of their inaction makes no sense.
And really, would not having television access be such a horrible thing? Proponents claim that citizens require the ability to get emergency information, but, um. Radio? The Internet? Friends?? I mean, it's highly irritating that this much importance has been placed on the digital transition to begin with, but the fact that it's being screwed up is like icing on the cake.
Bah. I know that the above was very stream-of-consciousness-esque and probably didn't make as much sense as it should have, but it's been a long day and I felt like ranting.
However, the bill allows stations to switch off their analog signals early - provided that a) they file with the FCC by February 9th and b) that the FCC approves it.
Sigh.
Of course stations want to turn their analog signals off on the 17th. Running two transmitters - both analog and digital - costs money. Depending on who you talk to, the cost of keeping the analog going will be anywhere between 5,000 and 20,000 dollars per month. Either way, that's pretty pricey. Many stations have not budgeted keeping their transmitters running an additional four months. (And rightfully so. The fricking 2/17/09 date was set TWO. YEARS. AGO.)
Additionally, this delay means an extra 4 months of talking about the transition for stations. It means an additional 2 more quarters of having to file the 388 forms with the FCC [the 388s are the forms they require stations to submit that keep track of how many DTV transition PSAs, crawls, and advertisements they've aired over the past 3 months]. It also means that the public is going to be more confused as to when the transition actually takes place. And let's not get started on the amount of confusion, irritation, and non-conformity that is going to result with *some* stations being able to make the transition early, while others wait until March. Or May. Or June. Christ.
And the kicker is, the whole point of pushing this back was because there are reportedly some 6.5 million households still not "entirely" prepared for the switchover. (Some people state that those reports are exaggerated. I get that, because we are, by Nielsen's standards, not entirely prepared, since we have one TV with a converter box and one TV without. That being said, we're still ready, because we really only watch the one with the converter box hooked up.) But, the thing is, there will ALWAYS be people who aren't going to take action until they absolutely have to. Punishing everyone else because of their inaction makes no sense.
And really, would not having television access be such a horrible thing? Proponents claim that citizens require the ability to get emergency information, but, um. Radio? The Internet? Friends?? I mean, it's highly irritating that this much importance has been placed on the digital transition to begin with, but the fact that it's being screwed up is like icing on the cake.
Bah. I know that the above was very stream-of-consciousness-esque and probably didn't make as much sense as it should have, but it's been a long day and I felt like ranting.
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Haiku Review: Lost - Jughead
Better late than never, no? Although I don't know that these are all that illuminating or remarkable haikus. It was a good episode, just not one that lends itself to Japanese poetry, apparently.
That being said, spoilers!
Papa Widmore was
on the Island way back when.
AND was an Other!
Daniel's favorite
band must be U2. (Get it?)
Hope things don't go boom.
John Locke and Richard
Alpert - BFFs!! Are they
each others Constants?
One more day until a new episode!
That being said, spoilers!
on the Island way back when.
AND was an Other!
Daniel's favorite
band must be U2. (Get it?)
Hope things don't go boom.
John Locke and Richard
Alpert - BFFs!! Are they
each others Constants?
One more day until a new episode!
Monday, February 02, 2009
6 more weeks of winter
Apparently Phil saw his shadow (again!), so according to folklore, we're due for six more weeks of winter. Of course, it was 62 degrees out today, so I won't complain with another month and a half of that type of weather.
Yesterday was busy.
In addition to the birthday celebration of Irina, I also got my haircut, and Buffybowl 8* happened.
*Looking back over the years, I've never quite pinpointed exactly what number it is. But from here on out, it's officially going to be that yesterday's was the 8th one. Now, if only I can remember that for next year.
For Irina's birthday, we ate at both DQ and Chuck E. Cheese. Paragons of health are we!
That being said, she greatly enjoyed the outings. Especially going to Sunset Park for a while in the afternoon in order to enjoy the awesome "winter" weather we're currently experiencing.
We also ventured into Toys 'R' Us, where we found that they had WiiFit in stock. Woo! The girls have been spending all day tight rope walking and hula-hooping and doing yoga. Fun!
The Buffybowl game was another showdown between Adam and the Scoobies. Adam, of course, won, because Saren was Evil, and Saren always wins. (She's claiming that she's going to play as Good next year. I'm typing this as a way of reminding her of this fact.)
Actually, I think that Buffy would've taken Adam out ...if he'd been on the board from the beginning!! [Yes, due to an error by the Powers That Be, Adam didn't get placed on the board until about halfway through the game, and was thus completely safe from any attacks. Of course, in Season 4, Adam didn't really show up until about halfway through, so in that way it was more accurate.]
But, in the end, even with the Glove of Mahna-Mahna, Buffy could not defeat the evil demon, and was killed by Spike. Sad.
The commercials we witnessed were ...okay. We didn't see much of them, but from all reports of what I've read/seen today, I don't think we're any poorer for having not seen them. We did see the 3-D commercials, and we did have our 3-D glasses, but none of us were overly impressed with the results. Apparently NBC went and lessened the effects so that people who didn't have the glasses would be able to see the spots with less problems, which is... really a bonehead move, actually. Why go through all the trouble of promoting the technology if you're not going to actually use it? [sigh] We're looking forward to Chuck tonight, which is also supposed to be in 3-D, but we like Chuck regardless of how many Ds it's in. :)
Today I had an interview with the local PBS affiliate. I'm feeling confident about it, but dumbly I forgot to ask, "When will you make a decision?" so now...it's a waiting game, then.
Yesterday was busy.
In addition to the birthday celebration of Irina, I also got my haircut, and Buffybowl 8* happened.
*Looking back over the years, I've never quite pinpointed exactly what number it is. But from here on out, it's officially going to be that yesterday's was the 8th one. Now, if only I can remember that for next year.
For Irina's birthday, we ate at both DQ and Chuck E. Cheese. Paragons of health are we!
That being said, she greatly enjoyed the outings. Especially going to Sunset Park for a while in the afternoon in order to enjoy the awesome "winter" weather we're currently experiencing.
We also ventured into Toys 'R' Us, where we found that they had WiiFit in stock. Woo! The girls have been spending all day tight rope walking and hula-hooping and doing yoga. Fun!
The Buffybowl game was another showdown between Adam and the Scoobies. Adam, of course, won, because Saren was Evil, and Saren always wins. (She's claiming that she's going to play as Good next year. I'm typing this as a way of reminding her of this fact.)
Actually, I think that Buffy would've taken Adam out ...if he'd been on the board from the beginning!! [Yes, due to an error by the Powers That Be, Adam didn't get placed on the board until about halfway through the game, and was thus completely safe from any attacks. Of course, in Season 4, Adam didn't really show up until about halfway through, so in that way it was more accurate.]
But, in the end, even with the Glove of Mahna-Mahna, Buffy could not defeat the evil demon, and was killed by Spike. Sad.
The commercials we witnessed were ...okay. We didn't see much of them, but from all reports of what I've read/seen today, I don't think we're any poorer for having not seen them. We did see the 3-D commercials, and we did have our 3-D glasses, but none of us were overly impressed with the results. Apparently NBC went and lessened the effects so that people who didn't have the glasses would be able to see the spots with less problems, which is... really a bonehead move, actually. Why go through all the trouble of promoting the technology if you're not going to actually use it? [sigh] We're looking forward to Chuck tonight, which is also supposed to be in 3-D, but we like Chuck regardless of how many Ds it's in. :)
Today I had an interview with the local PBS affiliate. I'm feeling confident about it, but dumbly I forgot to ask, "When will you make a decision?" so now...it's a waiting game, then.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Obligatory
Is it just me, or does it feel like it's been January all year long?
Actually, aside from today, this month has gone quite quickly. But I still have to use that joke every year.
Actually, aside from today, this month has gone quite quickly. But I still have to use that joke every year.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
What is "somewhat disappointing"?
I just took the online Jeopardy! test.
But after it was all over, it stated that regardless of how well you perform, you will *not* be notified of your score. Harumph! I mean, I know I didn't do well, but I was kinda hoping to know just exactly where I fall in the grand scheme of things.
Oh well.
In other news, I've got to write my Lost haikus for last night's episode, but my mind's just not in it yet. Sometime before next week, I'm sure.
In other other news, this Sunday is Irina's 4th birthday. Four! Crikey. I suspect we'll celebrate by taking her out to dinner, making cake, and just focusing on her all day. I can't wait!
But after it was all over, it stated that regardless of how well you perform, you will *not* be notified of your score. Harumph! I mean, I know I didn't do well, but I was kinda hoping to know just exactly where I fall in the grand scheme of things.
Oh well.
In other news, I've got to write my Lost haikus for last night's episode, but my mind's just not in it yet. Sometime before next week, I'm sure.
In other other news, this Sunday is Irina's 4th birthday. Four! Crikey. I suspect we'll celebrate by taking her out to dinner, making cake, and just focusing on her all day. I can't wait!
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Urban Dictionary Meme
Mostly posting this so that I've got something new up. And something that isn't a haiku.
I found this meme weeks ago from Zen Momma's Garden.
Rules:
a) Go to urbandictionary.com and type in your answers to the following questions.
b) Post your favorite definition it gives you -- or just post the first one. (or multiple answers if it's just too funny.)
c) Tag 4 people. Leave them a comment telling them they've been tagged.
d) Those people, if so inspired, should do the same. (I don't do the tagging thing. I believe that memes should spread on their own accord. ;))
1) Your name?
2) Your age?
3) Your favorite drink?
4) Favorite color?
5) Birthplace?
6) Month of your birth?
7) Where you live now?
My answers:
1) Your name?
P@ - "P@ isn't defined yet." True! I'm not!
2) Your age?
33 - A code-word for weed that can be used anywhere without anyone knowing what you're actually talking about. It's an evolution of the 1337 spelling for weed - 'w33d' The 33 was then taken from the middle of the word and is used on its own. Comes straight out of Caterham! Brap brap!
'Dude, are we gonna get 33 for this weekend??'
'Yes man! I've got 33 - let's get blitzed!'
3) Your favorite drink?
Pepsi - The main substitute for coke... both spend tens of millions of dollars on advertising a year and the effect is...
Customer: can i have a can of coke please?
Barman: sorry mate, only got Pepsi
Customer: that'll do!
Um ...yeah. Except I would never ask "Can I have a can of coke"
4) Favorite color?
Ultraviolet - A large part of the electromagnetic spectrumwhich is invisible to humans, but not insects or certain animals. It has a wavelength of 450 nannometers, about 4 nm from X-Ray wavelength. It is really cool to play with,too!
Urine, toenails, fingernails, and other materls glow,or flouress, under Ultraviolet light.
5) Birthplace?
Charleston - A gorgeous, old city in southern South Carolina. Not to be mixed up with North Charleston.
I went to Charleston and fell in love.
6) Month of your birth?
June - 1. The sixth month.
2. In Japan, an early publication featuring male/male stories in the tanbi style. People used to refer to the category of male/male relationships targeted at the female audience as June, but since that was a trade name for a magazine, that meaning of the term has fallen into disuse. The category has evolved and changed so much and the types of stories so varied that the entire category is now called BL by the industry and most fans. In some places, including Comiket, original stories are still called 'sousaku (original) June'.
1. My birthday is in June.
2. June is a thing of the past...
The better answer, though was #3, which said "The month the hottest people in the world are born."
7) Where you live now?
Las Vegas - American excess at its most excessive.
Everything that's bad about the United States all rolled into one location.
A colossal waste of energy, in the middle of nowhere.
Las Vegas should be seen at least once, if only to prove that it really does exist, and isn't the demented fantasy of a Hollywood set designer.
Superb.
I found this meme weeks ago from Zen Momma's Garden.
Rules:
a) Go to urbandictionary.com and type in your answers to the following questions.
b) Post your favorite definition it gives you -- or just post the first one. (or multiple answers if it's just too funny.)
d) Those people, if so inspired, should do the same.
1) Your name?
2) Your age?
3) Your favorite drink?
4) Favorite color?
5) Birthplace?
6) Month of your birth?
7) Where you live now?
My answers:
1) Your name?
P@ - "P@ isn't defined yet." True! I'm not!
2) Your age?
33 - A code-word for weed that can be used anywhere without anyone knowing what you're actually talking about. It's an evolution of the 1337 spelling for weed - 'w33d' The 33 was then taken from the middle of the word and is used on its own. Comes straight out of Caterham! Brap brap!
'Dude, are we gonna get 33 for this weekend??'
'Yes man! I've got 33 - let's get blitzed!'
3) Your favorite drink?
Pepsi - The main substitute for coke... both spend tens of millions of dollars on advertising a year and the effect is...
Customer: can i have a can of coke please?
Barman: sorry mate, only got Pepsi
Customer: that'll do!
Um ...yeah. Except I would never ask "Can I have a can of coke"
4) Favorite color?
Ultraviolet - A large part of the electromagnetic spectrumwhich is invisible to humans, but not insects or certain animals. It has a wavelength of 450 nannometers, about 4 nm from X-Ray wavelength. It is really cool to play with,too!
Urine, toenails, fingernails, and other materls glow,or flouress, under Ultraviolet light.
5) Birthplace?
Charleston - A gorgeous, old city in southern South Carolina. Not to be mixed up with North Charleston.
I went to Charleston and fell in love.
6) Month of your birth?
June - 1. The sixth month.
2. In Japan, an early publication featuring male/male stories in the tanbi style. People used to refer to the category of male/male relationships targeted at the female audience as June, but since that was a trade name for a magazine, that meaning of the term has fallen into disuse. The category has evolved and changed so much and the types of stories so varied that the entire category is now called BL by the industry and most fans. In some places, including Comiket, original stories are still called 'sousaku (original) June'.
1. My birthday is in June.
2. June is a thing of the past...
The better answer, though was #3, which said "The month the hottest people in the world are born."
7) Where you live now?
Las Vegas - American excess at its most excessive.
Everything that's bad about the United States all rolled into one location.
A colossal waste of energy, in the middle of nowhere.
Las Vegas should be seen at least once, if only to prove that it really does exist, and isn't the demented fantasy of a Hollywood set designer.
Superb.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Haiku Review: Lost - Because You Left/The Lie
Slight spoilers ahoy!
Because You Left
Time keeps on slippin'
into the fut...past... well, time
is slipping somewhere.
Sawyer is shirtless
the whole hour. So if you like
that, well, then enjoy!
The Lie
Poor Hurley. Haunted
by ghosts, and survivor's guilt.
Guy can't catch a break.
Oh, hello Vincent!
Nice to see you again. Ack!
Watch out for arrows!!
I'd've written longer, more detailed (and/or better) haikus, but I still need time to process the episodes, plus it's pretty early and my brain hasn't completley turned on yet. That being said, what did everyone else think? Feel free to discuss the show(s) in the comment section.
Time keeps on slippin'
into the fut...past... well, time
is slipping somewhere.
Sawyer is shirtless
the whole hour. So if you like
that, well, then enjoy!
The Lie
Poor Hurley. Haunted
by ghosts, and survivor's guilt.
Guy can't catch a break.
Oh, hello Vincent!
Nice to see you again. Ack!
Watch out for arrows!!
I'd've written longer, more detailed (and/or better) haikus, but I still need time to process the episodes, plus it's pretty early and my brain hasn't completley turned on yet. That being said, what did everyone else think? Feel free to discuss the show(s) in the comment section.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Haiku Review: Let the Right One In
often picked on by bullies.
He dreams of revenge.
Eli moves in next
door. She befriends Oskar and
tells him to fight back.
When Oskar learns that
Eli is a vampire, he's
like, "Cool. ...Don't eat me."
Oskar stands up for
himself. Eli kills random
townsfolk. The two bond.
The whole film is quite
haunting. The pool scene will stick
with me for a while.
Maybe the best thing
about Let the Right One In --
vampires don't sparkle.
Monday, January 19, 2009
End of an error
Feeling nostalgic for the past eight years of the Bush Administration? Then entertain yourself by looking over all The Onion articles relating to Dubya collected in one blog entry.
Haiku Review: Cradle Will Rock
being Commies, create works
that make Gov. see red.
Friday, January 16, 2009
This song makes me want to vomit.
That was my reaction upon hearing approximately 1 1/2 minutes of "All Summer Long" by Kid Rock.
Oh. Your. God.
I don't know if you've had the displeasure of hearing it. But you should be warned that it will cause blood boilage, or brain hemorrhaging, or the intense desire to see Kid Rock punched repeatedly (more so than normal).
Especially if, like me, you turn the song up because you are expecting "Werewolves of London". Which, is, you know, a really good song.
Anyway.
In addition to complaining about said monstrosity, I also wanted to mention that yes, I'm still alive - although in varying degrees of discomfort due to having caught whatever cold/flu bugs have been in the office the past week - and I even have some new haiku reviews to write (I've seen 4 movies this year already. 1 was great [The Insider], 1 was good, bordering on great [Cradle Will Rock], and the other 2 were crap [Urban Legends 2 and Cops & Robbersons]) But I'm not in the mental state right now to compsoe anything with only 17 syllables in it. So, next time.
Oh. Your. God.
I don't know if you've had the displeasure of hearing it. But you should be warned that it will cause blood boilage, or brain hemorrhaging, or the intense desire to see Kid Rock punched repeatedly (more so than normal).
Especially if, like me, you turn the song up because you are expecting "Werewolves of London". Which, is, you know, a really good song.
Anyway.
In addition to complaining about said monstrosity, I also wanted to mention that yes, I'm still alive - although in varying degrees of discomfort due to having caught whatever cold/flu bugs have been in the office the past week - and I even have some new haiku reviews to write (I've seen 4 movies this year already. 1 was great [The Insider], 1 was good, bordering on great [Cradle Will Rock], and the other 2 were crap [Urban Legends 2 and Cops & Robbersons]) But I'm not in the mental state right now to compsoe anything with only 17 syllables in it. So, next time.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Die! Die!! Die!!!
While driving, the following songs were heard by me, in order (I did hit scan after the second and third ones, though. They weren't all on the same station)
1st - The Day the Music Died by Don McLean.
2nd - Only the Good Die Young by Billy Joel
3rd - Let it Die by the Foo Fighters
4th - Thank you by Dido
I was starting to get a little worried at that point, but the next song I stopped upon was Kryptonite by Three Doors Down. Which, actually still ties in with the death theme a little, doesn't it? Hrm.
1st - The Day the Music Died by Don McLean.
2nd - Only the Good Die Young by Billy Joel
3rd - Let it Die by the Foo Fighters
4th - Thank you by Dido
I was starting to get a little worried at that point, but the next song I stopped upon was Kryptonite by Three Doors Down. Which, actually still ties in with the death theme a little, doesn't it? Hrm.
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