Stephanie and I were talking about our parents' retirements (now or in the future). This led me to say that at the rate I am going I will never be able to retire. I will be that old lady at McDonalds taking your order with a snotty early twenty-something manager breathing down my neck. Then, Stephanie added "and I will be right there working next to you!" Glad to know I will be in fast food misery with a friend!
Anyway, we would also have to be careful about our expenses. Like, maybe we could find three college bound kids to take us to the grocery store because the store closer to where we live has higher prices. The injustice of it all!
Or maybe, instead of all that we can make fools of ourselves on national television:
Monday, September 24, 2007
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Runaway Train
Today at work Stephanie had many Beatles songs stuck in her head. It is all Across the Universe's fault. But, I really didn't mind because I like the Beatles.
Eventually, I was looking at other videos and ran into this one:
Now I have four questions:
1) What is with the top hat that JC is wearing?
2) Why is there a clown? I hate clowns.
3) What does the video have to do with the song?
4) Why are Marc and Dale in the video when they really aren't doing anything?
They should put MMC episodes back on the Disney Channel.
Eventually, I was looking at other videos and ran into this one:
Now I have four questions:
1) What is with the top hat that JC is wearing?
2) Why is there a clown? I hate clowns.
3) What does the video have to do with the song?
4) Why are Marc and Dale in the video when they really aren't doing anything?
They should put MMC episodes back on the Disney Channel.
Monday, September 17, 2007
Not Your Average Adventure Movie
I saw an early screening of “Into The Wild” on Saturday at the Paramount Studios because I am fabulous! Hahaha, actually it's because I worked on the film for a couple of months as a Production Assistant. Alas, I never went on set because the set was always somewhere else.
Here is a little plot synopsis if you are unfamiliar with the story: “Into The Wild” (written and directed by Sean Penn) is a tragic true story of Christopher McCandless (aka Alexander Supertramp), who after appeasing his parents, by graduating college at Emory University, he decided to leave his worldly possessions and family behind and venture out into the wild.
Anyway, I am proud to report that the movie was great. The whole cast was amazing. Emile Hirsch was riveting. Hal Holbrook made an Oscar worthy (supporting actor) performance that was hilarious and heartbreaking. Vince Vaughn was enjoyable. Catherine Keener was touching. Thure Lindhardt and Signe Egholm Olsen played a Danish couple who were side-splittingly comical. I suggest you go see it if you just love movies, if you like emotionally driven movies, if you like independent movies, if you like the book, or if you like true tragic stories. Don’t go see it if you are into happy endings, because this movie is not one of those.
If you know me, the real reason to see the movie is for my name in the credits! You can’t miss it, it’s like the longest line ever! Hahahaha!
There is a little controversy regarding McCandless. People either view him as stupid or dumb or unsympathetic (I mean, he did leave his whole family and didn't tell them where he was going), others as an inspiration, but I choose to view him as naive. A young man who did not properly research the area of Alaska he was camping at. And the fact he was too caught up in his own hatred toward his parents that he realized too late what love is. This is what I took from the film, someone not to be inspired by, but to learn from.
After the movie, Sean Penn (with Emile off to the side) thanked all the people who worked on the film as he lovingly said (I am paraphrasing a little here, can’t remember the exact quote) “Thanks for everyone who worked on this film, I will see you all over at the booze.” I decided not to partake in the boozing (being designated driver and all), but I did partake in the desserts.
Since this is a blog for videos here is the trailer:
Here is a little plot synopsis if you are unfamiliar with the story: “Into The Wild” (written and directed by Sean Penn) is a tragic true story of Christopher McCandless (aka Alexander Supertramp), who after appeasing his parents, by graduating college at Emory University, he decided to leave his worldly possessions and family behind and venture out into the wild.
Anyway, I am proud to report that the movie was great. The whole cast was amazing. Emile Hirsch was riveting. Hal Holbrook made an Oscar worthy (supporting actor) performance that was hilarious and heartbreaking. Vince Vaughn was enjoyable. Catherine Keener was touching. Thure Lindhardt and Signe Egholm Olsen played a Danish couple who were side-splittingly comical. I suggest you go see it if you just love movies, if you like emotionally driven movies, if you like independent movies, if you like the book, or if you like true tragic stories. Don’t go see it if you are into happy endings, because this movie is not one of those.
If you know me, the real reason to see the movie is for my name in the credits! You can’t miss it, it’s like the longest line ever! Hahahaha!
There is a little controversy regarding McCandless. People either view him as stupid or dumb or unsympathetic (I mean, he did leave his whole family and didn't tell them where he was going), others as an inspiration, but I choose to view him as naive. A young man who did not properly research the area of Alaska he was camping at. And the fact he was too caught up in his own hatred toward his parents that he realized too late what love is. This is what I took from the film, someone not to be inspired by, but to learn from.
After the movie, Sean Penn (with Emile off to the side) thanked all the people who worked on the film as he lovingly said (I am paraphrasing a little here, can’t remember the exact quote) “Thanks for everyone who worked on this film, I will see you all over at the booze.” I decided not to partake in the boozing (being designated driver and all), but I did partake in the desserts.
Since this is a blog for videos here is the trailer:
Monday, September 10, 2007
Oh Britney...
I did not watch the VMA's, but I did find Britney Spear's performance online and I really have no words. Britney used to be a very good performer. I liked her. My friend, Stephanie, and I were talking about how embarrassed we were for Britney and then she mention that Britney should have said yes to Justin Timberlake's performance proposal. I totally agreed. Especially when Stephanie mentioned the VMA performance that happened like 6 or so years ago that NSYNC and Britney did. I remember watching that performance and saying how awesome it was and then continually watching it over and over again (because of course I taped it):
Britney actually looked like she loved dancing and she even lipsynced pretty well! Now, in 2007 she looked lifeless and uninterested. Britney get some help! I like the song, it's catchy!
Britney actually looked like she loved dancing and she even lipsynced pretty well! Now, in 2007 she looked lifeless and uninterested. Britney get some help! I like the song, it's catchy!
Sunday, September 9, 2007
Amusements During Church
Here is a little dialogue between a Mom and her adorable (3 year old?) son, which I later learned his name was Zack (which I dunno what spelling it is Zack Morris or Zach Gilford? I'll go with Morris):
Zack: Mom, I wanna donut.
Mom: After mass.
Zack: Is it gonna be done in a minute?
Mom shakes her head no.
This all took place within the first 5 minutes of mass. This kid needed to realize there is at least 55 more minutes until he could get that donut.
If he does get the donut hopefully he doesn't get it all over his face like this:
After the donut talk he continued coloring in his Dora the Explorer coloring book.
Zack then decides to place a bunch of stickers on top of one of the coloring book pages. He just keeps taking sticker after sticker and piling them in just one section of the page. He had a plethora of stickers such as shiny cars, Shrek, Dora the Explorer, SpiderMan, and my personal favorite Thomas the Tank Engine.
Which reminds me did anyone watch Shining Time Station? I remember Ringo Starr as the Conductor.
Anyway, later on with the weekly offering Zack is all excited to put the money in the basket. After he does so, he follows the basket until he can't see it anymore. I remember doing that with my mother when I was younger, being the one to put the envelope in the basket was so cool. Why was that? And was it to teach us anything? Like putting money in the basket for the church made you feel good so you will do it when you get older? Well I can attest to you that it doesn't because I don't have any extra money to give to the church after my rent and bills. And really I would rather buy Friday Night Lights on DVD.
The church I go to is also a school, so at the end of Mass there are a few students who read their "why they like St. Whatever School". They don't do this every weekend, just when it is give money to the school weekend. I have heard a few of these over the past 3 years and they always make me chuckle. Here are some highlights:
A 6th grade girls likes her school because of the "kind and considerate staff" (something tells me she didn't write this all by herself) and she also likes the school because she has a lot of friends "and [she] never feels dumb".
A third grade boy likes the school because it is "fun to play different computer games in computer class" and he "likes going to the library because [he] likes reading books". I like the fact he likes to read!
Usually the students say they like recess or the food, which is funny because who usually likes their school cafeteria food? Wow, I am writing a lot of "likes" in this entry.
Of course, the fact that I am making fun of kids, not paying attention during Mass, and wanting to buy TV DVDs instead of giving money to the church means I am definitley going to Hell now, aren't I!?
Zack: Mom, I wanna donut.
Mom: After mass.
Zack: Is it gonna be done in a minute?
Mom shakes her head no.
This all took place within the first 5 minutes of mass. This kid needed to realize there is at least 55 more minutes until he could get that donut.
If he does get the donut hopefully he doesn't get it all over his face like this:
After the donut talk he continued coloring in his Dora the Explorer coloring book.
Zack then decides to place a bunch of stickers on top of one of the coloring book pages. He just keeps taking sticker after sticker and piling them in just one section of the page. He had a plethora of stickers such as shiny cars, Shrek, Dora the Explorer, SpiderMan, and my personal favorite Thomas the Tank Engine.
Which reminds me did anyone watch Shining Time Station? I remember Ringo Starr as the Conductor.
Anyway, later on with the weekly offering Zack is all excited to put the money in the basket. After he does so, he follows the basket until he can't see it anymore. I remember doing that with my mother when I was younger, being the one to put the envelope in the basket was so cool. Why was that? And was it to teach us anything? Like putting money in the basket for the church made you feel good so you will do it when you get older? Well I can attest to you that it doesn't because I don't have any extra money to give to the church after my rent and bills. And really I would rather buy Friday Night Lights on DVD.
The church I go to is also a school, so at the end of Mass there are a few students who read their "why they like St. Whatever School". They don't do this every weekend, just when it is give money to the school weekend. I have heard a few of these over the past 3 years and they always make me chuckle. Here are some highlights:
A 6th grade girls likes her school because of the "kind and considerate staff" (something tells me she didn't write this all by herself) and she also likes the school because she has a lot of friends "and [she] never feels dumb".
A third grade boy likes the school because it is "fun to play different computer games in computer class" and he "likes going to the library because [he] likes reading books". I like the fact he likes to read!
Usually the students say they like recess or the food, which is funny because who usually likes their school cafeteria food? Wow, I am writing a lot of "likes" in this entry.
Of course, the fact that I am making fun of kids, not paying attention during Mass, and wanting to buy TV DVDs instead of giving money to the church means I am definitley going to Hell now, aren't I!?
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
How Far We've Come
New music on October 2nd! I have missed Matchbox Twenty!
And I finally found there new video for "How Far We've Come":
Amazing how they still have music videos on those music television stations!
And I finally found there new video for "How Far We've Come":
Amazing how they still have music videos on those music television stations!
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