Ugh
After a few months of not complete and utter horror, I thought that 2008 might make a comeback and not turn out quite as atrocious as I thought it would be. Well, I guess it was just saving up for this past week, because I can now officially say that 2008 is just a huge ball of SUCK.
I am so ready for this year to be over.
I think the 2004 election broke me, because I just can't work up any enthusiasm for this election. The only thing I'm thinking right now is "you get what you deserve". And if the American people vote McCain/Palin into office, well, that's exactly what they deserve.
You know what my biggest problem with Palin is? It isn't her views (repugnant though I may find them). And it isn't her record (horrifying as I think it is). It's that she's so clearly ignorant. Nothing I've seen from her so far has given me any indication that she actually knows about or understands the issues she's talking about, she's just spouting rhetoric. And, in my view, offensive rhetoric at that.
And you know what my problem with McCain is? It's not that he's the worst flip-flipper who ever flip-flopped. And it's not that his actions during this campaign have removed any shred of respect I had for him. It's that he's a three-time cancer-survivor whose choice in running mate was the above woman.
The Time-Traveler's Wife
Engrossing as the writing was, and as much as I enjoyed the reading experience, I really HATED the ending. Not because Henry died, but because it made Clare a pathetic, empty shell. Really, you can't find anything in life worth living for other than waiting 45 years to see your husband one more time? Life can't be full and rich without a man by your side?
I mean, there was always an element of obsessiveness and creepiness about the relationship, but the ending just tipped it over into Obsesso-Creepsville. And totally not in the direction I was thinking it would tip all along! I never thought Clare would be the character who made the relationship unpalatable to me, Henry seemed like the much more logical choice, what with the sleeping with her on her 18th birthday, and not always remembering what was age-appropriate and not.
Lesson learned from this book: Don't let your life revolve around a man, especially not one who time-travels. The end.
Project Runway
Really? Ripping off Project Runway Australia AGAIN? I mean, I know it's been five seasons, and I know PR Australia was awesomer than anything you've managed to do for the past three seasons, but really, dig deep and find some creativity for crying aloud.
Leanne has been my favorite since she made that awesome skirt about three episodes in. You know, the one that didn't win. However, anytime she's strayed from that very structured style, it's been a bit hit and miss, so I was really worried. Imagine my relief when we got to see her collection. Awesome! (Forgive me if I overabuse this word right now, I just rewatched HIMYM season 3, it sort of becomes ingrained in your subconcious.) She did exactly what she does best, and she did it in a whole new way! Even though I haven't seen the complete collections (more through a lack of interest - and not a little anxiety on Leanne's behalf! I didn't want it to be Marie Genvieve all over again! - than a wish to stay spoiler free), I want her to win SO BAD.
You know, I thought Korto was going strong there for a while, making some really interesting choices and bold statements. But from what we saw on Tim's visit, her collection was nothing special. And the color choices, while better that some garish color choices I've seen on PR this year (I'm looking at you, Blane. And your final collection too, Petrova!), it certainly didn't look amazing to me. It just didn't work for me. It wasn't that I hated it, it was that I didn't care one way or the other.
Oh Jerrell, I knew your taste level could bring you down at any moment, why did it have to be right at the finish line?
Because yeah, even with the questionable originality, Kenley's was better. Which I hate to say, because Oh. My. God. (now imagine Janice from Friends saying it and you're golden), can I just say: entitled, annoying, delusional, nasal, know-it-all, spoiiled, whiny little bitch, much? She needs to get over herself. While not speaking. Like, EVER AGAIN. Nails on a chalk board, that's what that voice is.p
In conclusion: GO, LEANNE!
I am so ready for this year to be over.
I think the 2004 election broke me, because I just can't work up any enthusiasm for this election. The only thing I'm thinking right now is "you get what you deserve". And if the American people vote McCain/Palin into office, well, that's exactly what they deserve.
You know what my biggest problem with Palin is? It isn't her views (repugnant though I may find them). And it isn't her record (horrifying as I think it is). It's that she's so clearly ignorant. Nothing I've seen from her so far has given me any indication that she actually knows about or understands the issues she's talking about, she's just spouting rhetoric. And, in my view, offensive rhetoric at that.
And you know what my problem with McCain is? It's not that he's the worst flip-flipper who ever flip-flopped. And it's not that his actions during this campaign have removed any shred of respect I had for him. It's that he's a three-time cancer-survivor whose choice in running mate was the above woman.
The Time-Traveler's Wife
Engrossing as the writing was, and as much as I enjoyed the reading experience, I really HATED the ending. Not because Henry died, but because it made Clare a pathetic, empty shell. Really, you can't find anything in life worth living for other than waiting 45 years to see your husband one more time? Life can't be full and rich without a man by your side?
I mean, there was always an element of obsessiveness and creepiness about the relationship, but the ending just tipped it over into Obsesso-Creepsville. And totally not in the direction I was thinking it would tip all along! I never thought Clare would be the character who made the relationship unpalatable to me, Henry seemed like the much more logical choice, what with the sleeping with her on her 18th birthday, and not always remembering what was age-appropriate and not.
Lesson learned from this book: Don't let your life revolve around a man, especially not one who time-travels. The end.
Project Runway
Really? Ripping off Project Runway Australia AGAIN? I mean, I know it's been five seasons, and I know PR Australia was awesomer than anything you've managed to do for the past three seasons, but really, dig deep and find some creativity for crying aloud.
Leanne has been my favorite since she made that awesome skirt about three episodes in. You know, the one that didn't win. However, anytime she's strayed from that very structured style, it's been a bit hit and miss, so I was really worried. Imagine my relief when we got to see her collection. Awesome! (Forgive me if I overabuse this word right now, I just rewatched HIMYM season 3, it sort of becomes ingrained in your subconcious.) She did exactly what she does best, and she did it in a whole new way! Even though I haven't seen the complete collections (more through a lack of interest - and not a little anxiety on Leanne's behalf! I didn't want it to be Marie Genvieve all over again! - than a wish to stay spoiler free), I want her to win SO BAD.
You know, I thought Korto was going strong there for a while, making some really interesting choices and bold statements. But from what we saw on Tim's visit, her collection was nothing special. And the color choices, while better that some garish color choices I've seen on PR this year (I'm looking at you, Blane. And your final collection too, Petrova!), it certainly didn't look amazing to me. It just didn't work for me. It wasn't that I hated it, it was that I didn't care one way or the other.
Oh Jerrell, I knew your taste level could bring you down at any moment, why did it have to be right at the finish line?
Because yeah, even with the questionable originality, Kenley's was better. Which I hate to say, because Oh. My. God. (now imagine Janice from Friends saying it and you're golden), can I just say: entitled, annoying, delusional, nasal, know-it-all, spoiiled, whiny little bitch, much? She needs to get over herself. While not speaking. Like, EVER AGAIN. Nails on a chalk board, that's what that voice is.p
In conclusion: GO, LEANNE!