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Oh Aqua Teen Hunger Force, how I love you

Not the show mind.  I don’t get the show and I suspect that one needs to be in quite the altered state for it to make sense.  This latest marketing campaign which shut down Boston just makes me giggle.  Not only does it point out the American “live in fear cause we’re told to” mentality, but the fact the boards were up in other cities with no problem for a few days suggests that had the police and media not jumped on this, little advertising would have happened.  And when the pair who were setting the boards up went to speak to the media, they refused to answer any questions that weren’t hair related. 

An appropriately annoyed article to fill you in can be found here.

I should point out that there are some damn good lines from the show though:
Alright, when I say your name, you say 'here.' And we will assume 'here' is short for 'here I am...rock you like a hurricane. -Ignignokt

2.2.07 02:48


Funny how expectations get in the way

S and I went to see The Last King of Scotland last night – his choice for a film – and left with very mixed opinions.  First, the theatre was much busier than I expected.  I honestly thought we’d be the only ones there, considering it opened a little bit ago, and really, you have nothing better to do on a Friday night?  This was part of the problem though – I chose a seat away from people, that other people seemed to flock around.  I’ve noticed lately that people seem to crowd in together at theatres.  For S, this is a major deal.

The film was much funnier than I expected.  We’ve seen a lot of these fictionalized accounts of real events and it was nice to see one that focused more on telling a story than on preaching.  Yes, we know that the Powers That Be put dictators in place and then get grumpy when said dictator doesn’t behave like a lap dog.  Yes, we know that opposing the regime in place can get you killed.  But so what?  Give me a little more than that please.  And that was the problem S had with it.  He already knows the events, so he rarely learns anything from these films and they don’t really give you a new take on what was going on. This is part of his love for Max, I think.  If you can’t add anything to a story, why bother telling it? 

 

Still, it was nice to be out with my sweetie and not rushed.  Today, we have a bananafish birthday party to attend and then I have to study for my French quiz.

3.2.07 20:05


While studying for my French quiz

I found this. I really am studying. But this makes me giggle like little else.
5.2.07 10:19


This is the table for gay adopted cousins

So, the French quiz was postponed till Thursday and I kid you not, I developed a migraine in class as I became aware of this. I was seething with rage that in missing all LAST WEEK, I only missed one section of the story we’re doing. We are so freaking behind… So, we have a quiz Thursday and our midterm Monday.


And then I leave on Tuesday morning for ABQ.


I gave my talk to Barb and Kitty (who told a story with the title in it) and they gave me a lot of feedback. I have a lot of work to do, both on it and in French, but all I wanna do right now is finish the crappy novel I’ve started. Part of my brain is saying “But I went to class and did inventory and then played with the ninjas! I’m DONE!” but I don’t know if I can do my French homework and revamp my talk tomorrow and be ready for Thursday when I will do the talk again… Actually, I know I can do both so long as I don’t fuck around tomorrow…. so it is a question of do I fuck around tonight or tomorrow? Maybe a compromise? I will do a half hour on each tonight and then read.

7.2.07 06:32


My possessions are causing me suspicion but there's no proof

I just finished The Traveler by John Twelve Hawks. It started out a bit bumpy – too much tell – but was pretty fun by the end of the first third. I really like a lot of the ideas he gives us too much narration about – that television creates a culture of fear, that we buy things we don’t need in order to fill the holes in our lives, that we aren’t who we want to be because of fear. Apparently, JTH actually lives off the grid, as he talks about in his novel, and writes under a pseudonym and takes a lot of precautions to not be known. I like that he’s writing for the ideas and not little sf groupies. And if this isn’t a lovely quote for any struggling writer/person, I don’t know what is.
John Twelve Hawks: I started writing The Traveler during a very dark period of my life. In my personal life, I felt like a complete failure. And in the larger world, it seemed more and more obvious that the American people were being manipulated by a variety of negative forces.
If anyone reading this is going through a similar period of despair, I extend my hand to you. This one moment does not define who you are. Try to be with people who will encourage you and not destroy your dreams.


And yes, I should be studying for French. Just as soon as I'm done listening to all this delightful Crowded House I've downloaded.
8.2.07 01:47


I almost forgot to tell you

I had a dream about kissing Nicolas Cage earlier this week. I have freakishly realistic dreams so it was disconcerting when I woke up. I dreamt that S had had a party with a lot of people. I was out somewhere and was hurrying back because I didn’t want to miss everyone, but as I was opening the door a bunch of people were putting on their shoes – including NC. We were (in the dream) very close friends who hadn’t seen each other in a while so I saw him and smiled and ran up to him, wrapping my arms around his neck. As I turned toward him he turned in the same direction, our mouths meeting. It was very surprising but very nice. I could feel his stubble and could sense that he too was surprised. I started to pull away and he went in for another kiss. It was a funny because I was like “no, S is right over there” so he turned me around so I’d be hidden by the closet and kissed me again. That’s about where I woke up and it was strange to be in bed and not in his arms.

Anyway, I just got back from seeing a friend’s newborn. She and her hubby look exhausted but happy. The little nipper has a head full of hair and looks damn cute. I need to get some stuff done while S is at work so I can pick up a laptop from P tonight, which I will use on my trip. And I’m trying to not be nervous, but I really, really am.

12.2.07 02:29


snore

I'm home, safe and sound although I don't really feel like blogging about my trip just yet. In the meantime, read, and sign up for this:

"Ariellah Aflalo is one of the hardest working Belly Dancers in the business and it shows in her technique, costuming, emotion and refined taste in music and movement choice. She adds her own deliciously dark touch to the dance and is a pleasure to watch." Rachel Brice (danced with Ariellah in The Indigo, San Francisco)

Workshop Details:

Saturday March 3, 2007 10AM Registration11AM to 2PM (with small break and snack)
Darker Side of Drilling: Learn to fine tune your bellydance technique while learning how to incorporate a dramatic darker side to your dance. Will include a choreography, isolations, pops, locks and snake-like gothic bellydance arm movements.

Sunday March 4, 2007 10AM Registration11AM to 2PM (with small break and snack)Strengthening The Core: Build strength in the legs, abs, chest and arms to enhance fluidity. Will include stretching exercises, execution of certain strenous movements such as backbends and then a short choreography or combination.

Cost:
$75 per day
Location:
North Glenora Community League 13535-109aAve Edmonton, AB
Register:
Registration forms can be picked up at Isis Studios and can be downloaded from Raq-A-Belly dance!
Registration forms can be dropped off at Greenwoods' Books 7925-104St.
Or mailed to: Raq-A-Belly dance! 11011 135 St. Edmonton, AB T5M 1K4

Cheques should be made out to: Raq-A-Belly dance!Your registration will be confirmed by email or phone and only on receipt of payment.
Info: For info call Stacey at (780) 434-1755 or email caasi@raqabellydance.com
Info on Ariellah: http://http://www.ariellah.com/
19.2.07 00:40


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