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merely talk

rantings and ravings with little cohesion and plenty of pretension

 

He just wasn't pretty enough to justify it

Walked out of Kingdom of Heaven last night. Anna and I were about an hour in and the first (of what I'm sure was several) big battle scenes was about to start, when we turned to each other and decided we didn't really care and were bored. So we left. I mean the big dramatic music was playing, there were shots of soldiers and horses, and I guess we were supposed to care that a whole bunch of them were going to die, or that Orlando Blooms little group of soldiers were fighting an army 10 times it size. But I didn't care. Neither did Anna. So we left. Good thing about the Dunbar Theater is that Anna works there, so we go to movies for free. In the end all we lost was an hour of our lives.

Anyway not much else is new. Lena's gone to Seattle for a few days, and I'm heading to Pender for the weekend. Which will provide some much needed relaxation.

Yay!

 
 

My Weekend, by Tessa

On Friday night I started watching the Muppets Wizard of Oz. I didn't make it too far really, mostly because it was pretty bad. The only thing it did do really, was make me want to see the original again. It had some witticisms but overall not really worth my time and I turned it off after about a half an hour. In the end I haven't really liked a Muppet Special in years, but fond memories of the Muppet Show and all those awesome Muppet movies like "Muppets take Manhattan", and "A Muppets Christmas Carol", always lead me to tune into them. Sigh.

Also on Friday night, one of my favourite people drove into the city to visit me for the long weekend. Lena, my oldest friend, decided she missed me and somehow found an affordable way to get out here to visit me. Which is totally awesome. I hadn't realized how much I'd been missing her until she got here.

We went shopping on Saturday down on fourth. Which was fun, Lena is on the hunt for Cappachino cups, but is so picky she wasn't able to find anything that appealed to her. I was on the hunt for pots for plants. After shopping me made a fantastic meal and then headed downtown to meet up with a couple of my cousins. My cousin Tom was in town for a job interview. The company was putting him up in a sweet hotel so we hung out in his room for awhile before heading out on the town. We ended up settling at The Atlantic Trap. It was a kinda funky place that thinks it's in Halifax. There was a pretty good band playing the usual covers: Spirit of the West, Van Morrison, various Celtic folk songs. It was a lot of fun and I ended up drinking a bit too much.

I bought some herbs for my windowsill today. I'm pretty excited about it. I also got one of these. It's super cool looking, and doesn't have roots. I'm very impressed with myself for getting some more plants. I really want to be a good gardener. Ooh I sense a new hobby coming on.

 
 

I can't handle Britney's truth.

Anna and I were going to go to Kingdom of Heaven last night at her theater...but then decided against it. I think you really have to be in the mood for those historical epics, because they are long and violent and if you're kinda meh about it, they'll seem even longer. However I borrowed a few movies from one of the moms I work for yesterday, so Anna came over and we decided to just watch Clueless instead.

But first, we went out to Timmy's for dinner. Well Anna went to Wendy's and I went to Timmy's. It's so nice how they're attached. Unfortunately the most annoying man in all the world was ahead of me in line. He took approximately 10 minutes to order (he was ordering 3 full meals) and when it came time for him to pay (his bill was like $30) he didn't have the money in his account. And he was very loud. He had one of those voices that carry. The Tim Hortons employees were openly mocking him by the time I reached the front of the line. Which is totally awesome in my mind. Anyway by the time I was actually able to sit down with my soup, Anna was almost done her burger.

We got back to my house just in time to watch the season finale of America's Next Top Model. I really wanted Kahlen to win, but I'm happy for Naima all the same. Actually, I'm just ecstatic that Keenyah got booted. That's all I've really wanted all season.

On Tuesday both Anna and I were out and missed "Britney and Kevin: Chaotic". Fortunately it was on again last night at 10. We made it approximately a half hour in, which mostly consisted of me cringing every time Britney did an extreme close up of her face (so every 5 seconds) or of Kevin. He is so creepy y'all. You could just see the dollar signs in his eyes every time he looks at her. Every commercial break we'd turn to each other and say "Can you handle mah truth?" Which was much more fun than the actual show.

We only did watch an hour of Clueless, but I guess that's what happens when train wreck TV is on. You can't not watch it.



Oh confidential to Anna: That song is called "Lilly Dreams On" by Cotton Mather, appropriate, no?

 
 

Deadly

I was in a slightly icky mood last week, and had pretty much no desire to post anything. I don't really feel like posting now either, but it's been over a week and I'm starting to feel bad.

I learned to shoot darts, with a blow gun last night. It was very satisfying. I didn't even suck too badly. Which is pretty cool, I didn't miss the target (not even once!) and even though my aim isn't spectacular I didn't cause any damage to myself or others. Which equals success in my mind.

I've become addicted to Roller Coaster Tycoon again. It started on Sunday when I had nothing to do. It's such a silly little game, and the game sprites are so stupid and constantly complaining. But I just can't stop playing. Ack!

Anyway tonight: dinner, tomorrow: Kingdom of Heaven with Anna. Thursday: Soccer.

 
 

Getting out of the House

I went to Tokyo Lounge last night with Janice and some of her friends. It was a lot of fun, even though both of us were dead tired and we got some un-wanted company at our table. It was a pretty cool club, if not a little weird. We walked right past it at first, because the sign was pretty non-existent. The only tip off was the giant scary looking bouncers in the front. Then once we went in, they had to scan the elevator to let us get up to the third floor, where the club was located. Weird.

The DJ was pretty cool, and we didn't have to pay cover which was cool. Drinks were in the usually Vancouver price range, meaning brutally expensive, but the couches were nice. It was fun. It's been awhile since I've gone clubbing, I wish I had been more in the mood, but whatever.

I've discovered a new band: Supreme Beings of Leisure. Not only do they the best band name ever, but the music is good too. My brother has also introduced me to Metric, who I also highly recommend.

Oh and does anyone have a copy of "The Way You Are" by 46bliss. I'm having a bitch of a time finding it.

 
 

Mathematics of Awesome

One Phantom of the Opera DVD
+ One Moulin Rouge DVD
+ One bottle of white wine
+ six bottles of beer
+ two cool chicks

= one drunken sing-a-long and awesome night.

 
 

Fresh Feeling

Sorry y'all. I briefly forgot I had a blog.

Dear Frankie is a wickedly cool movie. And it only made me cry twice. I highly, highly recommend it. It's sweet, funny, sad, and romantic....oh and filled with Scottish people, with a gorgeous Scottish landscape. I really need to get back to that country soon.

The new Paramount here in Vancouver however is massive. Anna and I got briefly lost while trying to find our theater and I'm not quite sure about the interior decorating. Oh and anyone who thought it was a good idea to sell full, smelly meals in a movie theater is stupid. I seriously did not need to smell the burger the guy a few rows ahead of us was scarfing. Ick!

I had a goodbye-like dinner with Amanda last night, followed by a goodbye pint with Sean. They are both taking off to Quebec for the next month, so there goes like 2/3 of my social life. Bitches!

Amanda and I ordered out from out favourite Chinese place, with it's yummy Hot and Sour soup. I really love the food there, but will never order from there without Amanda, it's like our special place now. And I'd feel incredibly betrayed if she ever ordered there without me.

After she left, I settled into watch America's Next Top Model, when Sean called. He invited me to go play Bocce with him and a few friends. Since it was pretty much the last chance I'd get to see him before he leaves on Saturday, I changed out of my PJ's and went. And it was a lot of fun. I'd somehow managed to not play Bocce ever ( for those not in the Know, you take this little white ball, and then everyone throws bigger balls at it, and whoever is closest wins) and I was pretty bad. I got my ass kicked by my three male companions quite thoroughly. Except for once. We decided to try playing on the beach, and on my first throw, I landed directly on the ball. The boys each took their next two turns, trying to displace me, to no avail, and I won. Which was tres cool. After Bocce we went out for a pint, and I stayed out a little past my bedtime. Fortunately work wasn't too tricky today, and I only had the one session.

But yeah. I have a pretty relaxed weekend so far, with nothing happening on Saturday (hint hint Vancouverites....entertain me) and hanging out with Janice on Sunday to hear about all her Mexico adventures. Can't wait!

 
 

Movie Weekend

I went to go see Kung Fu Hustle last night. It was pretty awesome I have to say. It had just the right amount of comedy and goofiness. And the violence was pretty cartoonish, so I only cringed and covered my eyes once. Which is pretty good in a movie filled with kung fu fighting.

Today I'm heading out to the new downtown movie theater in Vancouver. Anna and I are finally going to beable to go see Dear Frankie. Finally. The upcoming movie website and various weekly newspapers have been teasing us for two months, claiming that it was coming out every weekend. I was starting to think it just wasn't going to happen. But now it's finally started. So happy!

Sadly before Dear Frankie, I have to do my usual Sunday chores, Safeway and the office. Stupid work, stupid food. Sigh.