Music at the Moment: Depeche Mode - John The Revelator
Oh goody. I'm going to the doctor tomorrow to try and figure out why I haven't slept in two days and why I'm tingly and numb from the waist down. Loads of phun! Maybe I'll get free samples of something.
Monday, October 24, 2005
Saturday, October 22, 2005
WOW
I haven't been this excited about a movie since waiting for Star Wars (The original) to be released. I've cried more watching these trailers than I have in some full length films.
Step through the Wardrobe
Aslan looks so good! And Mr. and Mrs. Beaver...and my favorite character, Mr. Tumnus! *sigh*
I am so never going to make it through this movie.
Step through the Wardrobe
Aslan looks so good! And Mr. and Mrs. Beaver...and my favorite character, Mr. Tumnus! *sigh*
I am so never going to make it through this movie.
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Died And Gone To Olympus: House Update, Movie Reviews and a New Crush
Music at the Moment: Bodyrockers - I Like The Way
While fixing myself lunch and getting ready for my workout I was suddenly startled by an unexpected ring to the doorbell. A surprise package? A long lost relative? Another neighborhood child asking "Yoo wanna buy dis baloon fuh a dollah?" I had no idea who might be at the door. As I neared it I spied the trucks through the living room windows and my heart jumped with elation.
The Roofers had arrived.
The three men explained that they were looking over the roof and dropping off the supplies for their work which they'd commence with tomorrow morning at 8 AM. Kitty was summarily squeezed and loved on with joy. He was not happy about it. 6 more weeks of Hurricane Season and the roof is finally getting fixed. The siding should follow suit in about 3 years after we've already sold and moved.
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Music at the Moment: Tom McRae - A day Like Today
High Tension
Okay. I'd heard mixed reviews of this flick and even a trusted source said it was "eh." I'd had no great expectations for this movie. I was very pleasantly surprised. Admittedly I hadn't cared for the title and hoped some witty play on the words connected it to the movie. That was not the case. Quite literally the title was an apt description of most of the film. Usually when I watch a horror flick on my way to slumberville I lie in the bed sprawled out and oblivious. This one had me bundled in sheet with gripped pillow and even a couple unexpected jumps. I thoroughly enjoyed it! Like any movie, it has its plot points that make me go Hmmm, but for the most part it was a great ride. I watched the original unrated french cut as I tend to avoid dubbed movies. I can't attest to how close the english dub is to the original script, but if you can deal with subtitles watch the original. C'est géniale!
Phred Phun Phactor: 6/10
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Music at the Moment: Toni Braxton - Shadowless
Hercules
When one wants to see a good made-for-TV genre flick, one does not automatically gravitate towards the SciFi Channel. One would assume that the creators of such instant classics as Boa vs. Python, Crimson Force, Mansquito, Raptor Island, Hammerhead: Shark Frenzy, Chubacabra: Dark Seas, Alien Express, Alien Hunter, Alien Lockdown, Alien Siege, Cerberus and Manticore would only strive harder to continue cluttering the small screen with new and innovative concoctions like Crimson Alien Boa vs. El Hammercabra: Dark Frenzied Siege on Alien Mansquito Lockdown Island. Sometimes, however, even they can make a mistake and show something halfway decent.
I had no hope of even liking the 4 hour Hercules two parter especially given the most recent incarnation of the greek hero. Kevin Sorbo is vile and I have an eternal hatred for all these similar shows that insisted on taking a decent premise and updating it with modern vernacular and high cheese factor, but I digress.
I actually really liked the movie. No the effects weren't Lord of the Rings, but neither were they an abomination to the senses that caused my eyes to melt out of my head. The story was involving and kept a good pace. It was nice to see a greek myth not replete with magic. Don't get me wrong, there was magic and magical beasts, but every scene didn't rely on the mythical. The story was solid and stood on its own. I love Elizabeth Perkins and she was wonderful as Alcmene. Leanna Walsman initially annoyed me to look at, but eventually impressed me as Megara. And then there's Hercules...
Phred Phun Phactor: 5/10
... which brings me to the last part of this blog entry. My new infatuation. Hercules.
Oh.
Damn.
Swoon.
Look. At. That. Smile.
Pant.
Oy.
While fixing myself lunch and getting ready for my workout I was suddenly startled by an unexpected ring to the doorbell. A surprise package? A long lost relative? Another neighborhood child asking "Yoo wanna buy dis baloon fuh a dollah?" I had no idea who might be at the door. As I neared it I spied the trucks through the living room windows and my heart jumped with elation.
The Roofers had arrived.
The three men explained that they were looking over the roof and dropping off the supplies for their work which they'd commence with tomorrow morning at 8 AM. Kitty was summarily squeezed and loved on with joy. He was not happy about it. 6 more weeks of Hurricane Season and the roof is finally getting fixed. The siding should follow suit in about 3 years after we've already sold and moved.
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Music at the Moment: Tom McRae - A day Like Today
High Tension
Okay. I'd heard mixed reviews of this flick and even a trusted source said it was "eh." I'd had no great expectations for this movie. I was very pleasantly surprised. Admittedly I hadn't cared for the title and hoped some witty play on the words connected it to the movie. That was not the case. Quite literally the title was an apt description of most of the film. Usually when I watch a horror flick on my way to slumberville I lie in the bed sprawled out and oblivious. This one had me bundled in sheet with gripped pillow and even a couple unexpected jumps. I thoroughly enjoyed it! Like any movie, it has its plot points that make me go Hmmm, but for the most part it was a great ride. I watched the original unrated french cut as I tend to avoid dubbed movies. I can't attest to how close the english dub is to the original script, but if you can deal with subtitles watch the original. C'est géniale!
Phred Phun Phactor: 6/10
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Music at the Moment: Toni Braxton - Shadowless
Hercules
When one wants to see a good made-for-TV genre flick, one does not automatically gravitate towards the SciFi Channel. One would assume that the creators of such instant classics as Boa vs. Python, Crimson Force, Mansquito, Raptor Island, Hammerhead: Shark Frenzy, Chubacabra: Dark Seas, Alien Express, Alien Hunter, Alien Lockdown, Alien Siege, Cerberus and Manticore would only strive harder to continue cluttering the small screen with new and innovative concoctions like Crimson Alien Boa vs. El Hammercabra: Dark Frenzied Siege on Alien Mansquito Lockdown Island. Sometimes, however, even they can make a mistake and show something halfway decent.
I had no hope of even liking the 4 hour Hercules two parter especially given the most recent incarnation of the greek hero. Kevin Sorbo is vile and I have an eternal hatred for all these similar shows that insisted on taking a decent premise and updating it with modern vernacular and high cheese factor, but I digress.
I actually really liked the movie. No the effects weren't Lord of the Rings, but neither were they an abomination to the senses that caused my eyes to melt out of my head. The story was involving and kept a good pace. It was nice to see a greek myth not replete with magic. Don't get me wrong, there was magic and magical beasts, but every scene didn't rely on the mythical. The story was solid and stood on its own. I love Elizabeth Perkins and she was wonderful as Alcmene. Leanna Walsman initially annoyed me to look at, but eventually impressed me as Megara. And then there's Hercules...
Phred Phun Phactor: 5/10
... which brings me to the last part of this blog entry. My new infatuation. Hercules.
Oh.
Damn.
Swoon.
Look. At. That. Smile.
Pant.
Oy.
*Dreamy sigh*
Mind you, the movie was decent on its own. Honestly. But let me tell you, watching Paul Telfer in each scene didn't hurt in the least. I'd like to personally welcome Paul to the club with Eduardo, Cillian, Billy, Christian and Clive. Damn...I mean DAMN.
I wonder...
What Would Maya Do?
If Maya really, really loved me, she'd show up on my doorstep and use her Molecular Transformation to become Paul. That hour is all I need.
Monday, October 10, 2005
Thursday, September 29, 2005
Pets via Pete
Pete got a hedgehog. I almost got the cat, but then I saw the pig. I've always wanted my own little Amityville friend. Here it is! Now just to get the eyes red...
Friday, September 23, 2005
Kittums: Back in the Saddle
The orange behemoth we know and love is home again and doing quite well. Thankfully his lump was a Lipoma or fatty Cell tumor which we've been told is no cause for alarm. While more common in dogs, it does happen in cats. Kitty is lounging around with a shaved pit and stitches and seeming none the wiser. he is very loving and sweet.
Then there's Julio.
Julio, another name for SATAN in other countries, has repeatedly hissed, growled, snorted, swatted and tried to bite kittums since he came home. We're told this is normal and that they should sort things out in a few days. I think perhaps Julio is trying to tell us something...
Julio: Hisssssssss phtt phtt, groooooooowl hisssssssss
translation: (That isn't Kitty! It's a Pod-Kitty! Can't you see it? They're taking over!)
Phred: Julio, calm down. That's your best friend and he's feeling icky. Go love on him.
translation: (So help me Julio, if you keep this up I'm making Spicy General Chicken out of you)
Julio: HISSSSS *snort* grooooooowl hiss hiss, *swat* *snap*
translation: (NO! Don't let him near me! You're all blind! They'll get you when you sleep! No one is safe!)
Phred: Aww Julio, it's okay.
translation: (Keep it up you little bastard and I'll let Kitty eat you.)
John: Shhh Julio.
translation: (Is there chocolate downstairs? Mmm chocolate.)
Then there's Julio.
Julio, another name for SATAN in other countries, has repeatedly hissed, growled, snorted, swatted and tried to bite kittums since he came home. We're told this is normal and that they should sort things out in a few days. I think perhaps Julio is trying to tell us something...
Julio: Hisssssssss phtt phtt, groooooooowl hisssssssss
translation: (That isn't Kitty! It's a Pod-Kitty! Can't you see it? They're taking over!)
Phred: Julio, calm down. That's your best friend and he's feeling icky. Go love on him.
translation: (So help me Julio, if you keep this up I'm making Spicy General Chicken out of you)
Julio: HISSSSS *snort* grooooooowl hiss hiss, *swat* *snap*
translation: (NO! Don't let him near me! You're all blind! They'll get you when you sleep! No one is safe!)
Phred: Aww Julio, it's okay.
translation: (Keep it up you little bastard and I'll let Kitty eat you.)
John: Shhh Julio.
translation: (Is there chocolate downstairs? Mmm chocolate.)
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Happy Johnday!
I want to yell a big
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
to the most important person in my life.
There is many a day I couldn't manage without you.
I luz you heeny!
Thursday, September 15, 2005
That's mah guuur!!!
Music at the moment: Traci Chapman - Change
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Wednesday, September 14, 2005
So I haven't wanted to blog much recently. Honestly, with everything going on I've had to live it and would rather let it pass than talk about it and drag it out. But Pete mentioned me not posting anything real and I guess anyone who reads this as a window into my life deserves an update.
Katrina...yadda yadda yadda. I don't have to mention anything about it. Every channel on the T.V. and radio already has and the papers are replete with hurricane information. Suffice it to say, it's close by, it's horrible and we are damn lucky to have made it by with as little damage as we did.
John crew changes today and I'm worried sick about him getting home. I-12 is open but with "significant delays" which doesn't bode well for gas. He said the city where he gets dropped off has gas and I told him to try and find a gas gan to fill for the road. A crewman on the boat gave him a louisiana map and he's going to try and get home via some backroads. My stomach is in knots over it.
Our siding/roof contractor that came has yet to get back to us with a quote. nearly 4 weeks later and I haven't heard from him. The other roofer gave us a quote that day, so we're probably going to just use him. At least the roof will be fixed. We're so ready to sell and move.
We took Kitty to the vet yesterday. The day before I'd picked up Kittums to love on him and found a large lump just next to his upper right armpit. It didn't seem to bother him, but it's there nonetheless. The doctor said if she'd been able to get her fingers completely around it or draw fluid from it she wouldn't have been concerned. Unfortunately she could do neither, so Kitty is scheduled for surgery next Wednesday. They'll be removing it and having it biopsied. I've been spoiling Kitty a lot these past two days. He's been my little boy for nearly 12 years. Needless to say I'm sick over this too.
On the game front updates and expansions galore. Sims 2: Nightlife comes out today and it looks fun. Issue 5 went live on City of Heroes and it has me depressed about my future in the game. Ditto goes for the EQ2 expansion which has drastically altered everything and made any summoned pets pretty much paper. City of Villains beta is nice, but still can't talk about it much.
Don't know what we're doing for the holidays. Don't know what we're doing for thanksgiving. With the year the way it's been so far, I'm inclined to pass on holidays this year. John's b-day is September 20th and he's forbidden me from having a party of the like. His b-day present still isn't here and has me pissed off. It was supposed to have made it here already and been set up by the time he arrived. I have a mind to call Alienware and tell them to stuff it. A month is a bit long to wait on shipping.
Katrina...yadda yadda yadda. I don't have to mention anything about it. Every channel on the T.V. and radio already has and the papers are replete with hurricane information. Suffice it to say, it's close by, it's horrible and we are damn lucky to have made it by with as little damage as we did.
John crew changes today and I'm worried sick about him getting home. I-12 is open but with "significant delays" which doesn't bode well for gas. He said the city where he gets dropped off has gas and I told him to try and find a gas gan to fill for the road. A crewman on the boat gave him a louisiana map and he's going to try and get home via some backroads. My stomach is in knots over it.
Our siding/roof contractor that came has yet to get back to us with a quote. nearly 4 weeks later and I haven't heard from him. The other roofer gave us a quote that day, so we're probably going to just use him. At least the roof will be fixed. We're so ready to sell and move.
We took Kitty to the vet yesterday. The day before I'd picked up Kittums to love on him and found a large lump just next to his upper right armpit. It didn't seem to bother him, but it's there nonetheless. The doctor said if she'd been able to get her fingers completely around it or draw fluid from it she wouldn't have been concerned. Unfortunately she could do neither, so Kitty is scheduled for surgery next Wednesday. They'll be removing it and having it biopsied. I've been spoiling Kitty a lot these past two days. He's been my little boy for nearly 12 years. Needless to say I'm sick over this too.
On the game front updates and expansions galore. Sims 2: Nightlife comes out today and it looks fun. Issue 5 went live on City of Heroes and it has me depressed about my future in the game. Ditto goes for the EQ2 expansion which has drastically altered everything and made any summoned pets pretty much paper. City of Villains beta is nice, but still can't talk about it much.
Don't know what we're doing for the holidays. Don't know what we're doing for thanksgiving. With the year the way it's been so far, I'm inclined to pass on holidays this year. John's b-day is September 20th and he's forbidden me from having a party of the like. His b-day present still isn't here and has me pissed off. It was supposed to have made it here already and been set up by the time he arrived. I have a mind to call Alienware and tell them to stuff it. A month is a bit long to wait on shipping.
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