Sunday, May 29, 2005

Woodstock 1

This was amazing. I've been renewed into a The Who fan as well as starting to think about this whole thing. What was so different about that generation from ours? They had a war, we had a war? In the end most of them protested, whereas we did not. (We being the "we" meaning our generation). They had music like nothing else, and we have music too. It's interesting that it seems to me that their music united them all, for it "communicated" as the organizer of Woodstock would say. Does our music move a nation to travel all in the same direction? All against the grain? I wouldn't say so. I wonder if it really was all united back then, I mean, I know they were considered "freaks," but it just seems that since music has branched out, the people have branched out too. What really makes our generation I wonder? The only thing that really comes to mind is something like the space station. Sorry if it sounds geeky, but it's an interesting concept. I'd say that most of the nation, as well as some other international countries, have something vested in space. Look at the new Star Wars movie (which I haven't yet seen...), but really...

I just don't know. What makes them so different. Or are they really? All I remember is Woodstock 99, something about too much fire, violence, lack of water, and just too many people. How could they have met in the 60s for something like peace over three days, and in the rain no less. And musicians that could really ROCK.

At the end, I was told that there was more to this movie, that there were more parts, and that some performers were missing. Which isn't obvious considering three were in Woodstock 1. I think I'll save the rest for school, to enjoy not only by myself but with others who have a similar passion for music. Music of that time, wonderful, moving, emotional music. And to educate some others on what music is supposed to be.

Sorry about all the blabbering, but it's something that interests me. What makes us so different really? Where can we find the crack that split us all up? Or are we really united in some way or another? I just can't tell. What do you think?

Saturday, May 28, 2005

The Automatic Millionaire by David Bach

A great book. Nothing literary, or moving, but just the ideas are right-on. Although I'm not of the age where making money is really an issue, nor is investing, buying a house, buying stock, or etcetc. It makes me think anyway, for as soon as I've got a job, I know what to do. This is a good book for when you're going into working, working for real -- full time with a retirement fund and all that. It would make a good gift in my opinion, and reading it now might be good as would reading it then. Fantabulous!

A lot to learn

Friday (yesterday) was a lot of fun, and interesting nonetheless. A nice lunch with another (imagine even another) old friend. Then some time spent in the house watching television, and a going to temple with Elaine. She wanted to experience Jewishness, and it was nice to go to temple in my opinion. Maybe I should go more often. It takes the strangest things to make one remember what something else means to someone, and I think that's what has happened. So maybe I do enjoy being Jewish.

Spent most of the night and some of the morning almost finished with a book. It should be posted up on BookBlog soon enough, once I finish the last few pages. If you ever needed a gift for someone who's going into a working field already, aka ready to begin setting up for life, this book would be the perfect gift. It almost makes me wish I was working with a 401k already. The best time to invest is while one is young, and here I am, young-ish, and ready.

Other than that... went through a whole bunch of old papers on my desk area, and found some interesting ones, and a whole lot of garbage. It's interesting to see what I've kept over the years. I'm such a pack rat it's incredible.

Finished Mr. 3000 a movie that probably doesn't merit much talking about it. A baseball player (Bernie Mac) who doesn't really have 3000 hits, but needs 3 more, and he finds what a team is all about in the end. Duh. A bit funny, comical and entertaining when there's nothing else to do. Recommended for anyone who is bored, or wants something so light and meaningless for a bit of laughter.

Wednesday, May 25, 2005

Book Blog

See the sidebar on the right for a link... or here. It's my great idea as I'm reading Polysyllabic Spree by Nick Hornby. And I'll be able to do real book review thingys there too. So read on, and there's a link back of course.

Watched Alfie

A movie about a man who loves women, a man who can't find himself anywhere, or anything he'd really like to be. I thought it was interesting, a sort of touching movie, but one that had its momentary bits of entertainment and laughter. It was a nice movie really, and could I recommend it? You know.. maybe. It really wasn't half bad considering. Aw, so cute. haha. On with things now.

Tuesday, May 24, 2005

another day, another dollar

or in this case another friend. It's really nice to see the people whom I'm glad to see are still friends. It's interesting to see how they've gone on in life, and the sadness I feel in finding that we haven't done as well in keeping touch as I had always hoped. So I'm making a new plan... a phone call to those who deserve one, maybe once every two weeks for sure. This should be great, something to keep me connected, and I promise to myself that if it feels like a burden, then it won't happen, and so be it.

Other than that, I talked to another friend and that was great too. I do like friends. It's nice to feel that somebody (or plural somebodies...) still cares/care. Aw.

Plans for tomorrow include reading and calling about the summer. Good thinking. Get a move on already I say... On with things.

Sunday, May 22, 2005

Be Cool

So I just and finally finished the movie. I had watched the first half in the airport coming home, and the second half ending a few minutes ago. What do I think? Well there's something to say for Travolta and Uma Thurman once again together, but it was entertaining. No super great hit, but nice to watch and the music wasn't half bad. Lots of famous people, who I found myself saying, "Hmm. Why do they look so familiar..." And Steven Tyler. OK, so I did know who he was. Recommendation to others: Probably not. Unless you like Travolta for his dancing and a bit of silliness. That's all for now... carry on...

Bell School '00 Reunion

See for yourself...

A fun day, and a fabulous idea...

Yesterday was really a lot of fun. It's interesting to see how much one can really miss a few old friends, and what good friends they really are. Somethings we talked about made me think some, which isn't necessarily bad, that's what conversations are for aren't they? Anyway, we're having a bell school '00 room 305 reunion, and it's going to be great. And our planning is already taking shape, etc. So I'm ready and glad. Yay. That's about it for now, so I'll go on and think of somewhere that's an hour away (stupid me and the stupid car radio), and if you're home call, becuase I'm home too and I could use some more fun...

Friday, May 20, 2005

Another Movie

OK. So a fun day. And another movie checked off the list. Found Sky Captain and the World Of Tomorrow at the library, and I checked it right out. So the movie -- I'd say not bad. The cinematics were nice, it was plesant to look at, and the plot wasn't too bad. Some of it, a lot of it actually, was far-fetched, but it was still entertaining. And even more so would be quizzing Andreea on it. I didn't do that, but it would be entertaining anyway.. ask her yourself. Do I recommend this movie? Ask me on a personal basis, it really isn't for everyone, or you could just see for yourself. Good plans for tomorrow too hopefully, but we'll see how it all works out.

As far as going back to HMC goes - tickets have been bought. I guess I really do need to get on top of things better and more of the time, but thank goodness it's done. Off to do who knows what.

Tuesday, May 17, 2005

Writing in Airport

Ah. No posting here, due to the lack of internet. Yet a note might be necessary. The last few days at school were fun, no classes = lots of movie watching. I'm glad it was all fun and games, without the extra time devoted to work. LAX was a quick drive from campus, although the sleeping in the lounge until my flight wasn't that fun. I think I've learned my lesson not to wait until the very last day to purchase a ticket home.

Watched yesterday: October Sky, one of my favorite movies of all time. Why, you might ask. Well -- true stories always seem to make more sense, for their realism is touching. That's just my sentimental side anyway.

Other than that, LAX is quite nice, lending me electricity to watch the first half of Be Cool. Now that I've moved to a louder section of the airport, it's not as nice to watch due to the background noise. Little kids laughing and crying and screaming. What do parent's say nowadays about giving their kids something to put them to sleep on planes -> probably that it's not good. Well not good for everyone else that's for sure. Although maybe drugging others isn't always the best plan of action.

Other than that, I hope everyone's summer progresses well and I'll be at home for a while before returning to school, so if you're one of those people at home, feel free to call me right on up.

Good luck, and let the warmth be with you. haha.

Wednesday, May 11, 2005

just a feeling

A feeling. Like when you listen to a song, that brings you back to the past, to something horrible or wonderful or something that just warms you up inside or brings tears to your eyes. Emotion. A good thing for people, well yes I'd suppose. I mean how are people supposed to know how to act without them. But sometimes I just want to stop feeling them.

People have seen awful things, is it even right of me to feel so strongly in the same manner, when the magnitude of my life has been so much less? Maybe you just have to stop listening for a second, maybe it's more important to think. But thinking is too serious, serious enough to bring it all back, and then -- thanks brain, thanks a bunch.

Maybe I ought to get a hobby or two. Or sleep some more. Need less serious things on my mind. Oooh. And I hope being home will be fun. I need a good break, I need something... hopefully that I'll be able to find in old friends and old stories, and fun times. I remember, and my heart aches. Why can't it all be the same forever, why did I have to forget all my thoughts, why can't I just be sensible? Thinking back, this would be my worst nightmare, and maybe it will be when I get home, but let's hope that my minds moved on, and that I never really did write any of that thinking down, so I don't have to feel so horrible when I listen without hearing.

Coolest Thingy Ever!

Fun and Free. What more do you want.

Monday, May 09, 2005

oi.

Like I don't say that enough.

Watched Spaceballs, grace a Kenji. After Star Wars (Number 6, the "real" number 3...), it turned out to make sense I'd supposed. Although since I wasn't allowed to watch it before, I really can't judge. Anyway, the movie was allright, semi-funny at times indeed. And the others laughing was enough for me, really. haha.

Now I just have studying left. Arg. Studying. I hate that word. It all seems so pointless, for I really won't need this Chemistry like ever again, thank goodness.

Other than that I have guild wars to look forward to. Kenji's new interest in life. Haha to that. Like we don't have enough to talk about, we have this now. Every meal, every word, sometimes interesting, other times excessive. But the game, oh goodness, the game is fun. Too bad I have to study so I don't fail or do semi-poorly (which'll happen anyway).

I suppose it's inevitable the studying that is. On with it I say. So I guess I'll come up to breathe through my Bronchitis (almost gone hopefully) on Friday. I hope so anyway. Then to find somewhere for all the crap in my room when moving out. Goodbye, but not yet anyway.

Sunday, May 08, 2005

Tuesday, May 03, 2005

events

So what have I been doing instead of studying you may ask?
   watching movies
   going to the mall
      not even buying anything...

I've seen National Treasure. My thoughts? It was just ok. Semi interesting, no matchstick men, and hence I'm dissapointed for him but that's alright too. Worth watching I suppose as a time waster, but not a recommendation, not really.

Also watched Fast Times at Ridgemont High. I thought this was supposed to be a defining movie for high schoolers. I'm dissapointed once again, this time in the whole deal, for it lacked anything really. The plot was bare, and exposing students (the supposed point) was stupid anyway. Like you didn't know about the sex, drugs, and rock and roll. C'mon already, like I haven't seen it all before.

Anyway...
That's really it for now. Back to organizing and thinking about packing. And not even studying....