Greetings,
Ever have one of those days where you just HATE people? Well today is one of those days. Maybe my lack of going out (due to the snow storm) had something to do with it, but as soon as I woke up this morning I knew that whomever crossed my path would feel my wrath!
This lady at work had the nerve to order nachos from me (I'm not a waittress, I'm a hostess, lady!) and then when she wanted more chips she just leaned back and snapped her fingers "MORE CHIPS!" and I had to meekly comply while I'm screaming "Get your own goddamn chips, woman!" on the inside. Besides this incident, this lady was talking obnoxiously loud and being a total bitch to her husband and her friends and I really had just wanted to snap at her. Believe me, when it's not busy at work and there aren't many people there, you can hear everyone's conversations, and this lady was getting on my nerve. It's the one thing I hate about slow days, having nothing to do but listen to the boring or rude people that come in.
But anyway...
When I ran errands with my mom, it was no better. It seemed to be everyone's personal mission to walk/drive/scooter as slow as they could directly in front of us. >:( At least I got some cute underwear on sale though... But at the grocery store, I swear, some people should not be allowed to push shopping carts. Every idiot who does not know how to stear or does not understand the concept of walking on the RIGHT! (it's how we drive here, it should be how we walk here too) was at the store the same time we were. And then you have the people who stop and chat with somebody else in the middle of a lane or an aisle and it's really crowded and they are completely oblivious to the fact that they are blocking the flow of traffic. Fools.
Lol, no, I do not have anger issues and I am totally not bitter. What are you talking about? ;P
On a completely unrelated note, last night I ended up watching Repo with the first audio commentary on. It was quite interesting, and also very entertaining. I really want to find out more about the twenty-some minutes they cut out of the end and the whole Marni's body subplot. Shame they had to cut it. Also a shame that they had practically no budget for that movie. Perhaps I shall watch the other commentary tonight. Who knows. I have homework to do. Random thoughts. Who's all coming shopping on my birthday (well, the day before)?
Can't think of anything else to say. Goodbye.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Coraline!
Hola!
Well, this little blog post will be full of my gushing about Coraline! ;'jd;lkjgaolsdfasda Ah! It was amazing! So I think it would be safest to say SPOILER ALERT!
The animation was superb and not painfully stop-motiony. It looked so beautiful and creepy at the same time! The perfect balance! The character designs were pretty sweet too. Coraline herself rocked that blue hair and her starry outfit was so cute, as well as her raincoat. I loved Wybie's bad posture and his helmet/mask/skull thing. Miss Spink and Miss Forcible were very uh, special, might be a good word here. ;) I wasn't really a fan of the parents' designs, (the Other Parents included) they had personality, but I don't know, seemed on the bland side. But! My favorite design was Mr. Bobinsky! I don't know if it was the fact that he was blue or that he had a major beer belly. . . but I couldn't help but love him so much!
The story was pretty good, especially in the beginning. After her second night with the Other Parents, it didn't seem to progress as it should. In the end, when she is playing the game with the Other Mother, it seemed like the standard video game plot. (You must collect the three eyes before facing the final boss...!) Despite this, it was still interesting and exciting, especially since it didn't really end there.
There was surprisingly alot of action in this movie. Now, mind you, I wasn't fortunate enough to see the 3-D version, though I am happy, in a way, because I think the 3-D ness might have been distracting. Anyway, it was definately creepy and bordering on scary. I know there was a group of kids that had to leave (when the Other Mother's needle hand came out from under the door) and I myself was creeped out by the buttons, the terrior dogs, and (most of all) the ghosts, specifically the tall girl ghost. I'm not sure why I was scared of her, perhaps the terrifying expression on her face... Oh, and I was also rather creeped out by Miss Forcible and Miss Spink when Coraline was getting the eye from them, how they were shouting for her to give it back. That, and when Coraline closes the door on the Other Mother after escaping from her web, when the Other Mother is pleading with Coraline. I always seemed to get the willies from that sort of thing.
SPOILERS OVER!
I loved this movie, and I really want to see it again! (ahem, Carrie, ahem) In addition to this, I also really want to check out the original book, since books tend to be better than movies. (That would make this book pretty freakin' sweet if you ask me :P) Also, I wish there were more movies like this: intersting, good animation, easily enjoyed by all age groups, not cheesy. Like many people (I hope) I'm sick of movies that consist of "Let's put some CG animals in a movie, give them some celebrities to do voice-overs, set it to some popular music, add some dancing and random, stupid, pop-culture funnyness and viola!" :(
Here's to hoping that Coraline might inspire more awesome animated films!
Well, this little blog post will be full of my gushing about Coraline! ;'jd;lkjgaolsdfasda Ah! It was amazing! So I think it would be safest to say SPOILER ALERT!
The animation was superb and not painfully stop-motiony. It looked so beautiful and creepy at the same time! The perfect balance! The character designs were pretty sweet too. Coraline herself rocked that blue hair and her starry outfit was so cute, as well as her raincoat. I loved Wybie's bad posture and his helmet/mask/skull thing. Miss Spink and Miss Forcible were very uh, special, might be a good word here. ;) I wasn't really a fan of the parents' designs, (the Other Parents included) they had personality, but I don't know, seemed on the bland side. But! My favorite design was Mr. Bobinsky! I don't know if it was the fact that he was blue or that he had a major beer belly. . . but I couldn't help but love him so much!
The story was pretty good, especially in the beginning. After her second night with the Other Parents, it didn't seem to progress as it should. In the end, when she is playing the game with the Other Mother, it seemed like the standard video game plot. (You must collect the three eyes before facing the final boss...!) Despite this, it was still interesting and exciting, especially since it didn't really end there.
There was surprisingly alot of action in this movie. Now, mind you, I wasn't fortunate enough to see the 3-D version, though I am happy, in a way, because I think the 3-D ness might have been distracting. Anyway, it was definately creepy and bordering on scary. I know there was a group of kids that had to leave (when the Other Mother's needle hand came out from under the door) and I myself was creeped out by the buttons, the terrior dogs, and (most of all) the ghosts, specifically the tall girl ghost. I'm not sure why I was scared of her, perhaps the terrifying expression on her face... Oh, and I was also rather creeped out by Miss Forcible and Miss Spink when Coraline was getting the eye from them, how they were shouting for her to give it back. That, and when Coraline closes the door on the Other Mother after escaping from her web, when the Other Mother is pleading with Coraline. I always seemed to get the willies from that sort of thing.
SPOILERS OVER!
I loved this movie, and I really want to see it again! (ahem, Carrie, ahem) In addition to this, I also really want to check out the original book, since books tend to be better than movies. (That would make this book pretty freakin' sweet if you ask me :P) Also, I wish there were more movies like this: intersting, good animation, easily enjoyed by all age groups, not cheesy. Like many people (I hope) I'm sick of movies that consist of "Let's put some CG animals in a movie, give them some celebrities to do voice-overs, set it to some popular music, add some dancing and random, stupid, pop-culture funnyness and viola!" :(
Here's to hoping that Coraline might inspire more awesome animated films!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
AP English
Hey there!
Well, right now I'm sitting at school in AP English class. I should be working on one of the many papers I have due for this class, but instead I find myself here, blogging.
I just checked out Lolita Charm, where Victoria was mentioning BABY, Angelic Pretty, and Metamorphose's new spring lines, and I can't help but love all of them! So far, Meta's is actually my favorite, if you can believe that, but I'm excited for the rerelease of BABY's Snow White Print, too.
Anyway, I've decided to do my research paper on Poe and his short stories. I figure that he writes interesting/creepy things and I would have fun reading his works, so it's all good.
I really want to see Coraline! Carrie! Will we see it tonight? You sounded like you didn't want to...but anyway. Everywhere I look, everyone says that it rocks, and it looks so awesome! Gah!
Let's see, what else is there to randomly remark about... Oh my goodness, I still have fifty mintues left of this class! Too much! Whatever shall I do? LJ? Sure, let's go with that!
Oh yes, last night, I had one of those mini-freak outs of mine where I feel so overwhelmed with business that I don't know where to start. What's worse is that I took a critical eye to my NaNo novel and decided that it is complete crap. I suppose that's what you get for writing in a month... even with the editing and rewriting that I'm doing now it is just so....lifeless! Sigh, but I suppose that I won't really know until somebody else reads it.
On that sad note, I leave to go divert myself from doing homework. Fare thee well!
Well, right now I'm sitting at school in AP English class. I should be working on one of the many papers I have due for this class, but instead I find myself here, blogging.
I just checked out Lolita Charm, where Victoria was mentioning BABY, Angelic Pretty, and Metamorphose's new spring lines, and I can't help but love all of them! So far, Meta's is actually my favorite, if you can believe that, but I'm excited for the rerelease of BABY's Snow White Print, too.
Anyway, I've decided to do my research paper on Poe and his short stories. I figure that he writes interesting/creepy things and I would have fun reading his works, so it's all good.
I really want to see Coraline! Carrie! Will we see it tonight? You sounded like you didn't want to...but anyway. Everywhere I look, everyone says that it rocks, and it looks so awesome! Gah!
Let's see, what else is there to randomly remark about... Oh my goodness, I still have fifty mintues left of this class! Too much! Whatever shall I do? LJ? Sure, let's go with that!
Oh yes, last night, I had one of those mini-freak outs of mine where I feel so overwhelmed with business that I don't know where to start. What's worse is that I took a critical eye to my NaNo novel and decided that it is complete crap. I suppose that's what you get for writing in a month... even with the editing and rewriting that I'm doing now it is just so....lifeless! Sigh, but I suppose that I won't really know until somebody else reads it.
On that sad note, I leave to go divert myself from doing homework. Fare thee well!
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Mini-Rant on Nothing of Importance
Heeeellllllooooooooo! (say it like that one episode of Seinfeld, ok? XD)
First of all, congrats to Kory and Alyssa for making Aida, and to Catey for having the guts to try out. Here's to hoping that her and I can do something backstage!
Right, now for my ranting....
Work today was the most boring day I have ever experienced! Though we had more tables than usual, I had nothing to do but sit people and buss the tables once they were done as I had cleaned and wrapped all the silverware there was the night before. This being the case, I just stood there most of the time, when I could have been at home working on one of the many AP English assignments I need to complete or commenting on poupee girl! I know, I have nice priorities :P
There's not much more to say, as I need to get ready while Catey is in the shower and think of something for us to do. I haven't written since last week, and I plan to do that tomorrow, alongside the tons of homework I must do. Oh, and skirts need to be sewn; if not this weekend then hopefully I can start next weekend, or even during the week if I don't work too much, though I'm almost certain that next week will be the same as this week. :( Ah well, it's not like I don't need the cash for Mexico, which I cannot wait for!
Oh, and today it is nice out, though I hate slush, even though it is a sign that spring is coming! I can't wait until everything is nice and green again! :D It's kind of scary, but it's almost soccer season! I hope we have a good team that can not only play well together, but that can also have fun together, though that may be a stretch! :
Well, I must get changed now. Goodbye!
First of all, congrats to Kory and Alyssa for making Aida, and to Catey for having the guts to try out. Here's to hoping that her and I can do something backstage!
Right, now for my ranting....
Work today was the most boring day I have ever experienced! Though we had more tables than usual, I had nothing to do but sit people and buss the tables once they were done as I had cleaned and wrapped all the silverware there was the night before. This being the case, I just stood there most of the time, when I could have been at home working on one of the many AP English assignments I need to complete or commenting on poupee girl! I know, I have nice priorities :P
There's not much more to say, as I need to get ready while Catey is in the shower and think of something for us to do. I haven't written since last week, and I plan to do that tomorrow, alongside the tons of homework I must do. Oh, and skirts need to be sewn; if not this weekend then hopefully I can start next weekend, or even during the week if I don't work too much, though I'm almost certain that next week will be the same as this week. :( Ah well, it's not like I don't need the cash for Mexico, which I cannot wait for!
Oh, and today it is nice out, though I hate slush, even though it is a sign that spring is coming! I can't wait until everything is nice and green again! :D It's kind of scary, but it's almost soccer season! I hope we have a good team that can not only play well together, but that can also have fun together, though that may be a stretch! :
Well, I must get changed now. Goodbye!
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Sneezes Cause Diseases
Hey there!
Sneeze. Sneeze. Sneeze. Why does this always happen to me? Why can't I sneeze like a normal person instead of thirty-some times in a row for three minutes straight followed by a fifteen mintue break then another three-minute burst?! I must have some sort of disorder :(
Anyway, noveling has been going alright, I guess. Today I've written 1005 words, which is very good considering I've been averaging about 500. This is also bad because a) none of this was new material, but rather fixing a plot detail that I had overlooked and b) because today is February 1st, the day we were all (Alyssa, Carrie and I) supposed to have our novels all edited and ready to go. Obviously, this did not happen. I broke 100 pages today and am currently at 64813 words, yet my novel is still nowhere near completed. There's still a two and a half chapter junk that I skipped over before that must now be written in as well as the ending of the novel that needs to be finished plus an epilogue. After that's all written, I have the pleasure of reading over the entire thing and editing once more. Fun.
Not.
But it's worth it I guess. This year, I'll finally have something to show for all my hard work! Yay! I want to have it all printed nice and I want to do an illustration or two for it as well. It's going to be awesome!
If I ever finish it . . .
Moving on! Today I got my fabric for my Mexico skirt as well as some really cute, sparkly, mint cupcake fabric for a new spring Lolita skirt (even though I already have a mint green skirt...still, this one has CUPCAKES AND POLKADOTS AND GLITTER!!!! ahem, Angelic Pretty anyone?) With all of this fabric laying around, I currently have four skirts to be sewn plus accessories. I'll have to have a sewing weekend one of these days, but work is making that a little difficult. Ah well.
Today is also the Super Bowl. Weird. I don't even know who is playing, but that doesn't surprise me because I hate football. I also have come to hate UFC fighting or whatever. Because of the supposedly important pay-per-view match last night, work was uber busy and I killed my feet running around trying to make sure things ran smoothly. I succeeded, though, so it's sort of worth it. And besides, watching two fit guys in tight shorts grabbing at eachother isn't all that bad :P
Here's to hoping I stop sneezing sometime soon. Now, where did I put that disinfectant?
Sneeze. Sneeze. Sneeze. Why does this always happen to me? Why can't I sneeze like a normal person instead of thirty-some times in a row for three minutes straight followed by a fifteen mintue break then another three-minute burst?! I must have some sort of disorder :(
Anyway, noveling has been going alright, I guess. Today I've written 1005 words, which is very good considering I've been averaging about 500. This is also bad because a) none of this was new material, but rather fixing a plot detail that I had overlooked and b) because today is February 1st, the day we were all (Alyssa, Carrie and I) supposed to have our novels all edited and ready to go. Obviously, this did not happen. I broke 100 pages today and am currently at 64813 words, yet my novel is still nowhere near completed. There's still a two and a half chapter junk that I skipped over before that must now be written in as well as the ending of the novel that needs to be finished plus an epilogue. After that's all written, I have the pleasure of reading over the entire thing and editing once more. Fun.
Not.
But it's worth it I guess. This year, I'll finally have something to show for all my hard work! Yay! I want to have it all printed nice and I want to do an illustration or two for it as well. It's going to be awesome!
If I ever finish it . . .
Moving on! Today I got my fabric for my Mexico skirt as well as some really cute, sparkly, mint cupcake fabric for a new spring Lolita skirt (even though I already have a mint green skirt...still, this one has CUPCAKES AND POLKADOTS AND GLITTER!!!! ahem, Angelic Pretty anyone?) With all of this fabric laying around, I currently have four skirts to be sewn plus accessories. I'll have to have a sewing weekend one of these days, but work is making that a little difficult. Ah well.
Today is also the Super Bowl. Weird. I don't even know who is playing, but that doesn't surprise me because I hate football. I also have come to hate UFC fighting or whatever. Because of the supposedly important pay-per-view match last night, work was uber busy and I killed my feet running around trying to make sure things ran smoothly. I succeeded, though, so it's sort of worth it. And besides, watching two fit guys in tight shorts grabbing at eachother isn't all that bad :P
Here's to hoping I stop sneezing sometime soon. Now, where did I put that disinfectant?
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