The Weekend, DVD and Concert Reviews.
After a 5 month hiatus, I'm back at the blogging. Friday I went and got my Illinois drivers license. It was a relatively short and painless process. However, I was a little worried when I was given a written test as that was not mentioned on the website. Luckily, the questions were so basic like, do you have to have a valid drivers license to drive a vehicle and is it legal to drive while under the influence, etc. They had already punched a big whole in my TX license, so didn't know what would happen if i had failed the test. Nonetheless, I was quite surprised how friendly and efficient they were.
However, after that I walked next door to register my car, and I had the opposite experience. There was a guy who was asking everyone what they need and giving them the proper forms. I go to the first window and get yelled at by this large hateful elderly woman that I had the wrong form. I told I filled out what was given to me and it went downhill from there. Couple of hours later and $143, I had my plates.
I was in the mood for a good chick flick, so I got The Holiday and Catch and Release from Netflix. I liked the Holiday. I adore Kate Winslet. She and Jack Black make a cute couple. 30 Going on 13 was great but can't say the same for Catch and Release. Great Cast, just a very disjointed script.
I saw Regina Spektor last night. Was an amazing show. The only negative thing I can say about the show was the opening act. I usually have low expectations for opening acts but this guy was probably the worst opening act I've ever had to endure. Nonetheless, It was odd though that she played for an hour, but then did a half hour encore. I just have her current release, but I'm probably gonna find Soviet Kitsch. She reminded me of Tori Amos's younger sister. There were a lot of similarities between the two but a lot of differences. I think if you like Tori, you'd like Regina and visa versa.
Mother's Day was yesterday. My mom has been gone 6 years now. Of course, I miss her and wish she was still around. While it is a cliche, time does heal wounds. What was disconcerting is that I'm in a new town, still making friends and getting settled, and its not something that everyone knows nor is it something I just blurt out when meeting people. I had one too many ask what i was doing for my mom for mothers day. While missing her, it just made me feel very disconnected. My goal is by mother's day next year is that the disconnectedness is a thing of the past.
However, after that I walked next door to register my car, and I had the opposite experience. There was a guy who was asking everyone what they need and giving them the proper forms. I go to the first window and get yelled at by this large hateful elderly woman that I had the wrong form. I told I filled out what was given to me and it went downhill from there. Couple of hours later and $143, I had my plates.
I was in the mood for a good chick flick, so I got The Holiday and Catch and Release from Netflix. I liked the Holiday. I adore Kate Winslet. She and Jack Black make a cute couple. 30 Going on 13 was great but can't say the same for Catch and Release. Great Cast, just a very disjointed script.
I saw Regina Spektor last night. Was an amazing show. The only negative thing I can say about the show was the opening act. I usually have low expectations for opening acts but this guy was probably the worst opening act I've ever had to endure. Nonetheless, It was odd though that she played for an hour, but then did a half hour encore. I just have her current release, but I'm probably gonna find Soviet Kitsch. She reminded me of Tori Amos's younger sister. There were a lot of similarities between the two but a lot of differences. I think if you like Tori, you'd like Regina and visa versa.
Mother's Day was yesterday. My mom has been gone 6 years now. Of course, I miss her and wish she was still around. While it is a cliche, time does heal wounds. What was disconcerting is that I'm in a new town, still making friends and getting settled, and its not something that everyone knows nor is it something I just blurt out when meeting people. I had one too many ask what i was doing for my mom for mothers day. While missing her, it just made me feel very disconnected. My goal is by mother's day next year is that the disconnectedness is a thing of the past.