I Follow Where My Mind Goes

I watched Pretty In Pink the other day. That movie still chokes me up. What I find funny is when Blane finally says he loves her, it sounds so forced, and fake. But I can overlook that. Geoff thinks the reason guys don’t like this movie is because instead of picking the “every” guy, the best friend who’s always been there for her (Duckie), she picks the good-looking rich guy (Blane). Guys want to believe they can win the girl of their dreams. Perhaps there is truth in that. So I told him to watch Morgan Stewart’s Coming Home, or Hiding Out. He gets the girl then. 🙂

Heather is going to come visit! Yay! We just need to set the dates. I’m so very excited at the prospect of sharing Denver with someone. That was what I loved about Diane’s visit. Exploring the town with someone. I’m going to bring her a book on Denver so she can get an idea of stuff she’ll want to do when she comes.

I started a new book this week, Those Who Trespass by Bill O’Reilly. I’m only three chapters in, but it’s already better than Death Rat. I didn’t finish it, it was too weird for me. Just not a writing style I like. I may try a different book by Mike Nelson. I’m going to reread A Wizard Of Earthsea (Ursula LeGuin) on our trip, as I haven’t read it since jr. high. I got it for Christmas, and I look forward to it. Most of it is pretty hazy in mind, but I do remember loving it.

I emailed Keith & Renee (Easily Amused) to say hi, and wish them well on their tour. I mentioned I was going to be in Edmonton the same time they are, but had hockey tickets the night of their concert. Keith says I should stop by the Sidetrack after the game. 🙂 I’ll have to see how I feel. But that would be cool. Check out their website to see where & when they are playing near you, and go check them out. They put on a good live show. I love the Sidetrack. Saw Captain Tractor there for my birthday one year. A big group of us went. It was a blast. We saw Junkhouse there too, but that show wasn’t as good as we had hoped.

I got an email from my mom saying my brother went down to the lanes to practice bowling. I guess he’s anticipating a rematch. Maybe we should sell tickets. She claims that my bigger competition is a feisty 4 year old. Hmmm, something to consider. There is a bowling alley that is like a five minute drive from here (10 pin I’m sure). But it might be fun to dig out the bowling shoes and go one day. We’ll have to see. Dawn mentioned when we talked last week that Colin wants to give me one of Dad’s bowling balls. I laughed at the thought of trying to bring that home. She suggested mailing it, and I shudder to think what that would cost. 🙂 It may have to wait for when Geoff and I decide to drive up. Not this year, too many trips already but maybe next year.

I’ll close with a quote from The Princess Bride.

Vizzini: I can’t compete with you physically, and you’re no match for my brains.

Westley: You’re that smart?

Vizzini: Let me put it this way. Have you ever heard of Plato, Aristotle, Socrates?

Westley: Yes.

Vizzini: Morons.

And The Oscar Goes To…

I can’t believe LOTR won all 11 awards it was nominated for. Aside from that, my favorite moment was seeing Michael Moore get trampled by a Oliphant. 🙂

Okay, I’ve had some time to process The Passion Of The Christ. Thank you Mel Gibson for such a wonderful film. It was beautiful, and wonderful, and amazing. To see all that Christ endured for me, the immense suffering, so I wouldn’t have to, so I could spend eternity with Him, is something else. To have images to the words in the Gospels. I loved it. There were tears, and there was laughter, and just a quietness in me to think of all I saw. It’s a lot to take in, and that’s why I think you should be at least 16 to see it. I think it takes a certain maturity level to deal with watching Christ be flogged, and crucified.

No big plans for this week. Found out that there was some money that was supposed to come in for the Egypt exhibit that fell through. So sadly we won’t be doing a dig site for the exhibit. 🙁 But I’m sure it will still be cool. I think it will be a good motivator for me to learn more about Egyptian history. I’m going to try to make an effort to go to some lectures, or maybe even train to be a guide for the exhibit.

I’ll end with my favorite quote from The Usual Suspects.

Cop: I can put you in Queens on the night of the hijacking.

Hockney: Really? I live in Queens, did you put that together yourself, Einstein?

Jesus Is Lord!



We saw The Passion Of The Christ. It was amazing. The theatre was packed, and everyone was silent throughout the movie, and exiting. I’ll post more about it tomorrow. I would totally encourage people to see it, and as for taking children, I wouldn’t take anyone under 16.

Video Killed Nobody

I had a great lunch date today with Shannon (and her cutie-pie daughter Kaylynn). I was thinking today about my Top Five Favorite Music Videos.

1. Everlong (Foo Fighters) – It’s really funny to me.

2. Weapon Of Choice (Fatboy Slim) – Christopher Walken dancing? Come on, that’s awesome.

3. Don’t Come Around Here No More (Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers) – Alice In Wonderland theme, Tom as the Mad Hatter.

4. Sabatoge (Beastie Boys) – I love everything about this video.

5. (tie) Just & High And Dry (Radiohead) – I am referring to the High And Dry video with the “tasty time-bomb fries”. There are two versions of the video.

Honorable mentions go out to

Barenaked Ladies’ Enid & Too Little Too Late,

The Odds’ Heterosexual Man & Make You Mad,

Daft Punk’s Around The World, and

The Darkness’ I Believe In A Thing Called Love.

You can see I’m a fan of Spike Jonze & Michael Gondry. I know I listed Barenaked Ladies in the honorable mention section, and frankly I love most of their videos. Two Christmas’ ago my dad bought me Barelaked Nadies, which is a collection of their videos. It’s hilarious, and you should watch the commentaries along with the videos. Very enjoyable. But back to my point, there are a lot of great videos, how do you narrow it down?

No big plans for the weekend. We may go to Peet’s to pick up some more tea, and of course regular weekend chores. We found a kitty-sitter for our trip, and I made the packing list. We may go see Passion tomorrow, or we may go on Wednesday with some friends from church. We’ll see.

I made peanut butter cookies yesterday for Geoff. They were really good. I may have the hang of this baking thing. 🙂

I’ll end with a quote from Armageddon. I liked the movie, I thought it was good. It was the first DVD we bought once we bought the player. It was a dual pack, Armageddon & The Rock.

Oscar: The thing that really gets me is people who think that Jethro Tull is just a person in a band.

Dr. Banks: Who’s Jethro Tull?

The Worst There Ever Was?

It’s no surprise to those who know me well, that I like President Bush. It doesn’t take much for me to not like someone, just ignorance, hatred, and overwhelming self-centeredness. I don’t hate anyone, as it is something God asks of me, but I can say I come close with some people. Those are the people I grit my teeth and say “Bless them Lord”.

So Rosie O’Donnell got married, and shared these words beforehand: “I think the actions of the President are, in my opinion, the most vile and hateful words ever spoken by a sitting president”.

*The* most vile and hateful words ever spoken? Wow! That’s pretty harsh. I sure would love the celebrity-fame to go on tv and say I think the crap that comes out of Michael Moore’s mouth are “the most vile & hateful words ever spoken”. I think the guy is a tool.

I think same sex couples should be able to have a legal union, but it’s not marriage. God designed marriage to be between a man and a woman. Give it another name. I hold nothing against homosexuals, a dear friend of mine is a homosexual. He and his partner are two of the nicest people I’ve met. What I love about him, is he respects my opinion and my faith. Sadly, most people who claim to be open-minded, are not.

Afternoons & Coffeespoons

Everyone I know who has seen The Passion Of The Christ has said it was amazing, and could not make it through the movie without crying. Regarding the question about children being taken to see it, my friend Shannon says she heard it compared to taking your children to an execution. Would you take your kids to that? So I guess use your judgment.

My lunch date got moved to tomorrow. And we will be going to Chick-Fil-A. Yay!

Scrubs on Tuesday night was really, really good. At the end of the episode I felt like I’d been punched in the stomach. It was very well done. Great acting all around (except Tara Reid, who I don’t care for). I really hope TPTB consider releasing it on DVD. I would totally buy it, and Geoff would especially if they sold it as a series box set. He hates when they break it up per season to milk money out of you. That’s the chief reason he bought me Sports Night (and because it’s a great show).

I changed the comments provider, because I wanted to be able to delete comments if I had to. I hope it works out. We better enjoy the spring weather while we can. The rain in California is heading our way, and will be snow this weekend. 🙁

I’ll close with a quote from Kids In The Hall.

Filipino kid: You are American?

Tourist: No, I’m a Canadian. It’s like an American, but without the gun.

I Love Peet’s

I had a great walk to Peet’s. The weather was fabulous, and I had a fully charged iPod. I decided to break out of my box and try a new tea, Assam Golden Tip. I brought my How To Be A Canadian book, and was crying with laughter. I really love this book, and think everyone should read it. After I departed Peet’s, I went into Sears and bought two cute shirts for…(wait for it) $3 total! can I find a bargain or what?! 🙂

The walk gave me time to thank God for the blessings, and bring to Him the people I’ve had on my heart. Also to process how I’ve been feeling about my dad. The last few days I have been thinking about him, and replaying those last days in my mind. I’m trying to let go of the anger I feel towards things that were said (or not said). What brought this on today was the free time as well as hearing “The Same Old Song” by the Temptations on the radio.

Thursday I will have lunch with the ladies in my couples group. I’m very excited, and I’m hoping to sway them into going to Chick-Fil-A. I hope to get some photos organized for scrapbooking this weekend, and to work on a packing list for Edmonton.

Well, Scrubs is almost on, so I have to go.

iPod Random Fun

This *is* fun!

You’re Everywhere – Third Day

Morning Bell – Radiohead

Bullet With Butterfly Wings – Smashing Pumpkins

Bridge Over Troubled Water – Simon & Garfunkel

It’s Raining Men – Weather Girls

Shake Your Booty – KC & The Sunshine Band

She-La – 54-40

Cherish – Madonna

Every Morning – Sugar Ray

Song 2 – Blur

This Night – Billy Joel

The World I Know – Collective Soul

In Your Eyes – Peter Gabriel

Babe – Styx

Sullivan Street – Counting Crows

It’s a beautiful day, I’m going to walk over to Peet’s and have some tea after lunch. I hope you all are having a good day. I am looking at possibly making my own template for my blog. I got some instructions, I just have to figure it out. Maybe sometime next week, I’ll get that.

Closing quotes are from Bedazzled.

Elliot Richards: Ah… well, you go out there and you give a 110%, and you wanna play good, and… you know… you hope you play good … I think we played pretty good tonight!

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Mayo-nayo-naise

Swimming by the sandy shore

Dancing up among the waves

Dolphin, dolphin I adore

Everything you are

You’re so much more than a fish to me

My playful friend beneath the sea

EEEEEEEEEEEE!

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