It’s entirely too hot over here in the East Bay. I’m in my Management Information System’s course and it’s so warm in the classroom that it’s difficult to concentrate. Anyways, in case you’re wondering, I am going to try and post more to my other blog: My Hollow Leg. Check it out.
So I’m about a day off, but 3 (THREE) years ago I started this blog. I’ve had a few months of “blogathy”*, where I sort of got bored of blogging, but overall, I think I’ve kept up. I know that my blog isn’t anything exciting, and, really, it’s just another form of procrastination but I’m sure someone out there is reading it. I’ve often thought about whether putting pictures up is worth the effort, or if it makes my posts anymore interesting. For some weird reason, I try to come up with titles and pictures which have some correlation to my post (ie: synonymous with subject, homonym, etc), and I wonder if anyone actually gets, or cares enough to wonder why the hell I would put up a picture of an ass to refer to a posting about stamps. Whatever. It’s my blog.
Anyways, to celebrate, I’m going to post about a few blogs that I have recently come across that I think are interesting to read. Happy procrastinating!
*You may be wondering what all this “blargon” is about. You can read more about the words in quotes at this Glossary for Blog terms.
It’s Oscar Sunday, everyone! I am attempting to finish studying for midterms and various other school things before 3 pm, at which time I will be plopping myself in front of the television to watch E!’s Red Carpet whatever the hell it’s called until the Oscars begin at 5 pm on ABC. I didn’t make it to WonderCon to see James McAvoy speak, because my mom got sick on Thursday night, but I’m still in my celebrity haze from all of the Academy Award stuff happening. I still want to see There Will be Blood, Juno, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, and Persepolis. I guess I’ll go movie hopping or something; I’m sure those movies will be out for at least a few more weeks.
This Friday, Penelope is being released. It’s this weird movie where Christina Ricci is cursed with a pig snout for a nose and has an even weirder cast comprised of (who else) James McAvoy (with a not so great American accent), and Reese Witherspoon (whom I love, but seems a weird fit with these actors; apparently she co-produced or co-directed this movie). Also The Other Boleyn Girl (a great historical fiction, which might not translate into such a great movie) is coming out this Friday. Eric Bana (another on my celebrity crush list), Scarlett Johannson, and Natalie Portman star in this. I hope it’s good, because I really liked the book.
In June I am turning 29 years old. I am single and I have recently been watching way too many chick flicks and coming of middle-age movies. I know that I am not anywhere near middle-aged, but I am getting older and I just watched “The Last Kiss”. WTF! That was the most depressing movie ever. It pretty much sums up a lot of fears that probably most of us have as we approach our 30s. Loss of youth. More responsibilities. Life in general. Do I sound desperate? No seriously, this movie was amazing. It was about life, commitment, love, and how hard and crappy it all can be. Anyways, “The Last Kiss” was a lot more real and a whole hell of a lot better than “Garden State”.
In other news, I’m going to WonderCon this Friday to go and check out all of the comic book buffs. They’re so cool! Ok I’m lying. I’m not going to see the comic book loving mongers of the universe, I’m actually going to stalk James McAvoy. I heard that he is going to make an appearance at a conference for the new graphic novel turned movie “Wanted”. I’m actually excited about the movie coming out. A lot of these graphic novels/movies have been pretty good lately. Anyways, hope I get to see him there and maybe hear him speak. I know…I’m such a sucker for those Brit/Scot/Irish boys.
Image courtesy of puffs.com
…deserves Puffs indeed. Ok, so I don’t know if I have an overactive nose or whatever, but whenever I catch a cold, I use tissues like there is no tomorrow. I also get super dry skin under my nose and it’s always really embarrassing to me. So please forgive me if you see me slathering lotion on my schnoz. It’s not pretty but I have to do it.
At any rate, my favorite tissue is Puffs plus Lotion. It is truly better than Kleenex’s Cold Care. Recently I found Puffs plus Lotion with the scent of Vicks. HOLY MOLEY. This tissue is not for the slightly sick or for the person with random hay fever. The Vicks scent is so ridiculously overpowering and after using only one ply, it completely opened up my sinuses! It also maked my eyes water uncontrollably. I probably looked ridiculous just now as I attempted to blow my nose with my eyes all squished together.
So you heard it here. If you’re all stuffed up and are wondering what kind of tissues to buy, reach for Puffs plus Lotion with the scent of Vicks.*
*End random service annoucement.
THANK GOD. House is back on, although I do not know for how many more episodes. My Tuesday nights were looking bleak, but I now have something to go on for a little while longer. WHEEE!
Today is the first day of the Spring semester at Mills. It’s also my first day as an M.B.A. candidate. I have sort of come full circle from my days at Alexa Internet, back to the business side of things, which suits my interests a lot more. Another welcome surprise was that Jay received “the call” today from Stanford’s Graduate School of Business. Soon the Ryu family will all be back in the Bay Area once again. My dad is going to be moving back from Korea and Jay will be traveling around before he comes back to the good ole U. S. of A.
Also, how cold is it outside? Brr!!!! Hope you’re staying warm!