Henry and I saw the new Peter Jackson movie 'District 9' yesterday, and we both quite enjoyed it. It struck me as quite heavily influenced by Apartheid (with some heavy-handed overtones) but, overall, I thought it had quite a clear anti-racism message. Apparently, a lot of people disagree, and I've read some very interesting critiques by POC ( Read more... )

I don't often talk about being childfree any more. I went through a phase of being rabid about it, and then realised I was a/ being obnoxious, and b/ that it was a bit like being rabidly brown eyed; what's the point of being rabid about something that is just who you are? Seemed like a waste of energy ( Read more... )

So, yesterday, I decided that today, I would lounge around in bed, shower, stretch, do some belly-dance practice, and follow it all up with some yoga and meditative breathing because I feel like I need some exercise but feel too tired to go out on my bike ( Read more... )

Our trip to the zoo was awesome. I heartily recommend visiting if you're ever in St Louis. :) Sadly, I don't have any pics just yet since my camera is still broken, though we did pick up some disposable Kodaks. Henry also bought me a tiny, plushie Marmoset, which was quickly named Marmalade and has been my companion of choice. Maturity is seriously ( Read more... )

I'm a big fan of the TV show Penn and Teller's Bullshit! but I caught an episode last night that left me feeling confused and really disappointed in two men who I felt had previously stood for fair criticism and honesty.

Basically, the show was asking how holy so-called famous holy figures are. Except, it didn't really ask, it just said they weren ( Read more... )

I just had a huge clearout of my wardrobe, getting rid of anything that doesn't fit or is unlikely to be worn again. I had this weird moment because about half my pants and skirts no longer fit me for I am much with the hips and thighs now, and I kept thinking that when I could fit into those clothes I felt horribly fat and ugly, whereas now that ( Read more... )

I never got around to that nap, and now it's too late to take one. DOH! I have NOT been productive today (apart from the gym, class, food shopping, and wrapping ebay items) so i feel a little guilty now. I'm so tiiiiiiired, though.

Anyway, this is important. Read on ( Read more... )

I slept well last night, and amazingly when my alarm went off at 9.15 I didn't jump into the air in a blind panic. Dreamt about Jackass stunts again. *sigh* But at least I'm being amused whilst I sleep ( Read more... )

Nona; that 'Cockrub' article totally rocked. Cheers. It was fascinating ( Read more... )