A few random ramblings
Well it's been more than a week since my return from Israel and upon reflection I can easily say that it was the best trip of my life (and if you know me, you know that means something because I've been on a lot of trips). I've got lots of observations and impressions to share but I am finding it hard to figure out an appropriate way of incorporating them into writings for the Ubyssey. Carolynne and I were thinking some sort of travel log for a while but I think we may have to come up with a new plan. Our experiences were quite profound, however, so expect to see something in the paper or, failing that, a very long winded LJ post.
Anyway, this last week has afforded me a much needed rest (although jet lag made it difficult to catch up on sleep). I was a able to see a number of interesting films, including Munich, Walk the Line, and Cruel Intentions. The last one was surprisingly enjoyable, the Johnny Cash one was pretty much what I expected and Munich was certainly very interesting having just returned from the Middle East. I just can't help wonder what point Spielberg was making when he finished the movie with a pan out shot of New York in the 1970s (with the Twin Towers in full view).
New years was much better than last year (which ranked high on the 'worst night ever' list) although we managed to miss the countdown and arrived seconds late. Oh well, it was still a fun night.
That's it for me.
p.s. Does anyone know if the Israeli postal service takes Hanukkah off? If those postcards don't arrive soon, I'm going to go postal! (sorry)
p.p.s Saw another one of those damned conservative ads. Politics aside, God those are annoying. These recent ones are, however, slightly better than the ones in early December (which doesn't say much though).
Anyway, this last week has afforded me a much needed rest (although jet lag made it difficult to catch up on sleep). I was a able to see a number of interesting films, including Munich, Walk the Line, and Cruel Intentions. The last one was surprisingly enjoyable, the Johnny Cash one was pretty much what I expected and Munich was certainly very interesting having just returned from the Middle East. I just can't help wonder what point Spielberg was making when he finished the movie with a pan out shot of New York in the 1970s (with the Twin Towers in full view).
New years was much better than last year (which ranked high on the 'worst night ever' list) although we managed to miss the countdown and arrived seconds late. Oh well, it was still a fun night.
That's it for me.
p.s. Does anyone know if the Israeli postal service takes Hanukkah off? If those postcards don't arrive soon, I'm going to go postal! (sorry)
p.p.s Saw another one of those damned conservative ads. Politics aside, God those are annoying. These recent ones are, however, slightly better than the ones in early December (which doesn't say much though).