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so i keep pestering everyone about this. a video from the 1989 plebiscito en Chile... la campaña del NO.
basically what this little skit and melody brings back for me is sitting in the basement at la Católica, watching on a little TV all of this political propaganda from back in the day. Carlos teaching us all about the elections, Pinochet, dictatorship and desaparecidos. this little song "...la alegría ya viene" is especially catchy. can't you just see all the Chilean stars lined up one by one, "We Are the World"-style, singing? "no, no, no, no, no!!" most of the cast members of "Brujas..."
what do you mean you don't know what "Brujas" is?? ahh. that little telenovela that had the entire country engrossed in it. otoño/invierno 2005 (that's March-July).
the point is, basically, that Chile is still theoretically waiting for la alegría. but i love this propaganda for what it stood for: a country united against a horrible dictator. murderer. being supported on the D-L by the United States government. thinking about this makes me want to watch "Machuca." "¡¡Pedro Machuca!!
in other news, things are quiet and low key here... today marks the beginning of fall break which means essentially nothing to me. might head down to Immokalee for a bit. might go to a Halloween party with Mafe tomorrow. a protest. sleep in. kill time until work on Wednesday.
i watched "Garden State" finally the other day which was great fun. it has what just might be the best soundtrack in any movie i've seen, though it was weird to actually see all the songs that i have come to know so well in their movie context.
yesterday was Randy's birthday, so naturally i had to do something at midnight (right in the middle of "Garden State," mind you). earlier that night i picked up two slices of key lime cheesecake and some candles from Publix. of course this was not before i called Matt from the store and had to ask him if Randy even liked cheesecake. damn picky eaters...
around midnight i took the two slices over to Gamma, put 5 candles in them--2 in one and 3 in the other--lit them and waited until my cell phone told me it was midnight to knock on the door. i succeeded in surprising him which was the intended result. we sat and ate cheesecake... i gave him the sign-thing from Argentina that i'd commissioned back in July which he was stoked on. and that was that. i returned home to watch the rest of my movie and fall into a contented sleep. as much as i'm uncomfortable when people do things like that for me, i love catching people off guard in a good way.
yesterday i hung out with Matt... smoked a bit... drank a Bud Light... watched Grey's Anatomy and bore witness to the most ridiculous shampoo commercial ever made.
today i almost lost the cat when i was taking him back from my room to Randy's apartment. i had him in the car and was about to get in when he jumped out. the only part of him i was fast enough to grab was his tail, which i held on to for dear life until i could get a hand on his little body. needless to say it was terrifying, and i held him extra tight when it came time to carry him inside again. i also tried this recipe i found online for pumpkin cookies, but they came out dreadfully. ugh.
and i'm bored. so here.
**FOOD-OLOGY**
What is your salad dressing of choice?
bleu cheese.
What is your favorite fast food restaurant?
taco bell. is that blasphemous? i think it really is... it's the truth, though.
What is your favorite sit down restaurant?
the St. Pete Diner.
On average, what size tip do you leave at a restaurant?
at least 15%, but usually more. i don't want to be known as a bad tipper, and i always round up my dollars.
What food could you eat every day for two weeks and not get sick of?
cereal.
What are your pizza toppings of choice?
vegetables: mushrooms, green peppers, olives, onions, tomatoes...
What do you like to put on your toast?
butter.
Favorite gum?
Orbitz Wintermint. i just bought a 3-pack yesterday!
**TECHN-OLOGY**
Number of contacts in your cell phone?
uhh... 70 maybe?
Number of contacts in your email address book?
65 in Address Book.
What is your wallpaper on your computer?
a lake/tree/air plant view from Myakka River State Park in Sarasota.
What is your screensaver on your computer?
slideshows of photos from the DR.
How many televisions are in your house?
1.
What kitchen appliance do you use the least?
the blender.
What is the radio station you listen to the most?
94.9--especially at night when Delilah is on.
**BI-OLOGY**
Are you right handed or left handed?
right
Have you ever had anything removed from your body?
wisdom teeth.
If you could move, would you like to?
absolutely. to somewhere in Latin America.
What is the heaviest item you lift regularly?
recycling bins.
Have you ever been knocked unconscious?
no.
**MISC-OLOGY**
If it were possible, would you want to know the day you were going to die?
no.
If you could change your first name, what would you change it to?
neh, i wouldn't. i'm Meghan.
How do you express your artistic side?
making flyers & otherwise playing around in Illustrator/Photoshop. and taking photos.
What color do you think you look best in?
blue.
How long do you think you could last in a medium security prison?
no idea. physically, a good while. emotionally, not very long.
Have you ever swallowed a non-food item by mistake?
bugs? i ate a straw wrapper once...
Have you ever saved someone's life?
i don't think so.
Has someone ever saved yours?
my friends and family save my life every day.
**DARE-OLOGY**
Would you walk naked for a half mile down a public street for $1,000,000?
probably.
Would you allow one of your little fingers to be cut off for $200,000?
completely off? no way, i think the awkwardness of missing my finger forever wouldn't be worth it.
Would you never blog again for $50,000?
absolutely. i'd write in my paper journal more often, probably. that would be better.
Would you pose naked in a magazine for $250,000?
i guess.
Would you drink an entire bottle of hot sauce for $10,000?
ew. but yes.
Would you, without fear of punishment, take a human life for $1,000,000?
no.
Would you shave your head and get your entire body waxed for $5,000?
no.
Would you give up watching television for a year for $25,000?
absolutely! as long as i can still watch simpsons dvds.
basically what this little skit and melody brings back for me is sitting in the basement at la Católica, watching on a little TV all of this political propaganda from back in the day. Carlos teaching us all about the elections, Pinochet, dictatorship and desaparecidos. this little song "...la alegría ya viene" is especially catchy. can't you just see all the Chilean stars lined up one by one, "We Are the World"-style, singing? "no, no, no, no, no!!" most of the cast members of "Brujas..."
what do you mean you don't know what "Brujas" is?? ahh. that little telenovela that had the entire country engrossed in it. otoño/invierno 2005 (that's March-July).
the point is, basically, that Chile is still theoretically waiting for la alegría. but i love this propaganda for what it stood for: a country united against a horrible dictator. murderer. being supported on the D-L by the United States government. thinking about this makes me want to watch "Machuca." "¡¡Pedro Machuca!!
in other news, things are quiet and low key here... today marks the beginning of fall break which means essentially nothing to me. might head down to Immokalee for a bit. might go to a Halloween party with Mafe tomorrow. a protest. sleep in. kill time until work on Wednesday.
i watched "Garden State" finally the other day which was great fun. it has what just might be the best soundtrack in any movie i've seen, though it was weird to actually see all the songs that i have come to know so well in their movie context.
yesterday was Randy's birthday, so naturally i had to do something at midnight (right in the middle of "Garden State," mind you). earlier that night i picked up two slices of key lime cheesecake and some candles from Publix. of course this was not before i called Matt from the store and had to ask him if Randy even liked cheesecake. damn picky eaters...
around midnight i took the two slices over to Gamma, put 5 candles in them--2 in one and 3 in the other--lit them and waited until my cell phone told me it was midnight to knock on the door. i succeeded in surprising him which was the intended result. we sat and ate cheesecake... i gave him the sign-thing from Argentina that i'd commissioned back in July which he was stoked on. and that was that. i returned home to watch the rest of my movie and fall into a contented sleep. as much as i'm uncomfortable when people do things like that for me, i love catching people off guard in a good way.
yesterday i hung out with Matt... smoked a bit... drank a Bud Light... watched Grey's Anatomy and bore witness to the most ridiculous shampoo commercial ever made.
today i almost lost the cat when i was taking him back from my room to Randy's apartment. i had him in the car and was about to get in when he jumped out. the only part of him i was fast enough to grab was his tail, which i held on to for dear life until i could get a hand on his little body. needless to say it was terrifying, and i held him extra tight when it came time to carry him inside again. i also tried this recipe i found online for pumpkin cookies, but they came out dreadfully. ugh.
and i'm bored. so here.
**FOOD-OLOGY**
What is your salad dressing of choice?
bleu cheese.
What is your favorite fast food restaurant?
taco bell. is that blasphemous? i think it really is... it's the truth, though.
What is your favorite sit down restaurant?
the St. Pete Diner.
On average, what size tip do you leave at a restaurant?
at least 15%, but usually more. i don't want to be known as a bad tipper, and i always round up my dollars.
What food could you eat every day for two weeks and not get sick of?
cereal.
What are your pizza toppings of choice?
vegetables: mushrooms, green peppers, olives, onions, tomatoes...
What do you like to put on your toast?
butter.
Favorite gum?
Orbitz Wintermint. i just bought a 3-pack yesterday!
**TECHN-OLOGY**
Number of contacts in your cell phone?
uhh... 70 maybe?
Number of contacts in your email address book?
65 in Address Book.
What is your wallpaper on your computer?
a lake/tree/air plant view from Myakka River State Park in Sarasota.
What is your screensaver on your computer?
slideshows of photos from the DR.
How many televisions are in your house?
1.
What kitchen appliance do you use the least?
the blender.
What is the radio station you listen to the most?
94.9--especially at night when Delilah is on.
**BI-OLOGY**
Are you right handed or left handed?
right
Have you ever had anything removed from your body?
wisdom teeth.
If you could move, would you like to?
absolutely. to somewhere in Latin America.
What is the heaviest item you lift regularly?
recycling bins.
Have you ever been knocked unconscious?
no.
**MISC-OLOGY**
If it were possible, would you want to know the day you were going to die?
no.
If you could change your first name, what would you change it to?
neh, i wouldn't. i'm Meghan.
How do you express your artistic side?
making flyers & otherwise playing around in Illustrator/Photoshop. and taking photos.
What color do you think you look best in?
blue.
How long do you think you could last in a medium security prison?
no idea. physically, a good while. emotionally, not very long.
Have you ever swallowed a non-food item by mistake?
bugs? i ate a straw wrapper once...
Have you ever saved someone's life?
i don't think so.
Has someone ever saved yours?
my friends and family save my life every day.
**DARE-OLOGY**
Would you walk naked for a half mile down a public street for $1,000,000?
probably.
Would you allow one of your little fingers to be cut off for $200,000?
completely off? no way, i think the awkwardness of missing my finger forever wouldn't be worth it.
Would you never blog again for $50,000?
absolutely. i'd write in my paper journal more often, probably. that would be better.
Would you pose naked in a magazine for $250,000?
i guess.
Would you drink an entire bottle of hot sauce for $10,000?
ew. but yes.
Would you, without fear of punishment, take a human life for $1,000,000?
no.
Would you shave your head and get your entire body waxed for $5,000?
no.
Would you give up watching television for a year for $25,000?
absolutely! as long as i can still watch simpsons dvds.