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So, I haven't posted in ages and that's because RL has been giving me the ole stink-eye.
Short of it: I got laid off in January after 10 long, dedicated and loyal years.
Long of it: Meh. It was bound to happen since there were numerous and I mean numerous layoffs throughout the years but cripes. The company merged and there were alot of what you call 'redundancies' and I knew my number was up. Again, meh. Nope, not bitter--just unemployed. A wise friend explained to me that I had been quite miserable for the past 2 years (being taken out of the field that I loved to do and was quite good at, mind you) and this was a chance for a new start. Whoever said that "looking for a job is a job," is so fucking right. My brain is just frazzled at the end of every day. I want to work, man. Anyways, I'll be fine, I know and I did receive compensation so I've got that working for me.
So, on to bigger and better things--
LOST. Why do you hurt me so? I mean, seriously?????
Watched a few movies lately:
Michael Clayton--wow. So good.
30 Days of Night--meh. To tell the truth, I was disappointed and I was so waiting for this to come out.
Rocket Science--indie goodness.
Gone Baby Gone--um. Am I just really not too quick on the uptake?
American Gangster--and why exactly was Ruby Dee nominated? Is it because she's Ruby Dee? Srsly, she's in it for about 8 mins. That's about 15mins less than Marky Mark's part in The Departed. But, since it was Marky Mark--slurp-- I forgave.
Rendition--good but troubling. And yes, I'm aware that rendition is and has been rampant on the US front for far too long.
FYI-- All you 80s new wave/alternative fans--news on YAZ Reunion Tour:
US TOUR - JULY 2008
Mon Jul-07: Oakland, CA Paramount Theatre $75, $55, $39.50 Reserved seating
Thu Jul-10 & Fri July 11: Los Angeles, CA Orpheum Theatre $78, $55 Reserved seating
Mon Jul-14: Chicago, IL Chicago Theater $75, $65, $55, $50 Reserved seating
Wed July16 &Thurs July 17: New York, NY Terminal 5 $65 General admission
Needless to say, I am so envious of the CA, NY, and ILers. At least The Cure will be here in Dallas 6th June 2008. Oh, Robert. *face palm* Flicks lighter.
Anyone heard of Green River Ordinance? If you like Matchbox20/Maroon 5 (which M5 grates, IMO)--you'll like GRO. check them out: http://www.greenriverordinance.com/
They're a local Ft Worth/Dallas band and pretty damn good, IMO.
The weather here is absolutely killing me. I'm pretty much a petrie dish most of the year but with 70s one day and then 40s-50s the next, it's impossible to stay healthy. It was 37 degrees here yesterday with light flurries and 75 and balmy on Sunday. Come the fuck on. *sneeze, cough, repeat*
Yeah, yeah, I know, try living in Chicago, Canada or wherever.
My apologies to the many birthday wishes that I haven't extended--Happy Birthday and I hope it was a great one!! *waves and hugs to all*
I voted today. For Barack, thank you very much. Yay me! Here's to hoping that Barack Obama takes Texas!!
PS...I think I'm in love with Anthony Bourdain.
Short of it: I got laid off in January after 10 long, dedicated and loyal years.
Long of it: Meh. It was bound to happen since there were numerous and I mean numerous layoffs throughout the years but cripes. The company merged and there were alot of what you call 'redundancies' and I knew my number was up. Again, meh. Nope, not bitter--just unemployed. A wise friend explained to me that I had been quite miserable for the past 2 years (being taken out of the field that I loved to do and was quite good at, mind you) and this was a chance for a new start. Whoever said that "looking for a job is a job," is so fucking right. My brain is just frazzled at the end of every day. I want to work, man. Anyways, I'll be fine, I know and I did receive compensation so I've got that working for me.
So, on to bigger and better things--
LOST. Why do you hurt me so? I mean, seriously?????
Watched a few movies lately:
Michael Clayton--wow. So good.
30 Days of Night--meh. To tell the truth, I was disappointed and I was so waiting for this to come out.
Rocket Science--indie goodness.
Gone Baby Gone--um. Am I just really not too quick on the uptake?
American Gangster--and why exactly was Ruby Dee nominated? Is it because she's Ruby Dee? Srsly, she's in it for about 8 mins. That's about 15mins less than Marky Mark's part in The Departed. But, since it was Marky Mark--slurp-- I forgave.
Rendition--good but troubling. And yes, I'm aware that rendition is and has been rampant on the US front for far too long.
FYI-- All you 80s new wave/alternative fans--news on YAZ Reunion Tour:
US TOUR - JULY 2008
Mon Jul-07: Oakland, CA Paramount Theatre $75, $55, $39.50 Reserved seating
Thu Jul-10 & Fri July 11: Los Angeles, CA Orpheum Theatre $78, $55 Reserved seating
Mon Jul-14: Chicago, IL Chicago Theater $75, $65, $55, $50 Reserved seating
Wed July16 &Thurs July 17: New York, NY Terminal 5 $65 General admission
Needless to say, I am so envious of the CA, NY, and ILers. At least The Cure will be here in Dallas 6th June 2008. Oh, Robert. *face palm* Flicks lighter.
Anyone heard of Green River Ordinance? If you like Matchbox20/Maroon 5 (which M5 grates, IMO)--you'll like GRO. check them out: http://www.greenriverordinance.com/
They're a local Ft Worth/Dallas band and pretty damn good, IMO.
The weather here is absolutely killing me. I'm pretty much a petrie dish most of the year but with 70s one day and then 40s-50s the next, it's impossible to stay healthy. It was 37 degrees here yesterday with light flurries and 75 and balmy on Sunday. Come the fuck on. *sneeze, cough, repeat*
Yeah, yeah, I know, try living in Chicago, Canada or wherever.
My apologies to the many birthday wishes that I haven't extended--Happy Birthday and I hope it was a great one!! *waves and hugs to all*
I voted today. For Barack, thank you very much. Yay me! Here's to hoping that Barack Obama takes Texas!!
PS...I think I'm in love with Anthony Bourdain.