weekend musings
Good Night, and Good Luck: So
I just found out about this movie, but I am now practically foaming at
the mouth to see it. And lucky me, it actually comes out here in
MN (or at least down in Minneapolis) this coming week. It's
about CBS newsanchor Edward R. Murrow and follows essentially how he
went head-to-head with Senator Joseph McCarthy, the lovely man who was
all batshit crazy about ridding the world of communism. George
Clooney directed this, and is also playing the producer of Murrow's
show, Fred Friendly. Murrow is being played by David Strathairn,
who is brilliant. The cast also includes Jeff Daniels, Frank
Langella and Robert Downey Jr.
Website for the movie here
GUH. This looks like its going to be brilliant. I am loving that it's black and white. I saw something on TV about this and they were interviewing George Clooney about the movie, and when it was brought up that the movie was shot in black and white, he was saying that it only made sense to him to do so, because when he was growing up, that's what he saw. His only memories of Murrow or McCarthy are in black and white. I think it was a wonderful idea - I think it'll help capture the mood very well.
But yes. Must see this movie.
In other news, school is school. Lots of studying. Lots of reading. But it's all good. I'm enjoying it. :)
I was telling Lisa the other night, I've found in the past few years that I've started eating things I always used to avoid like the plague. My tastes have been expanding - slowly, but still. I used to abhor egg yolks with hard-boiled eggs, and lately, I love them. About three years ago, I believe, I found out that guacamole was, in fact, NOT disgusting after trying some of it at Gaby's house when her mom made it one evening. More recently, I found out that, if made well, I actually like refried beans, too. At Oriana's graduation party, I discovered that eggplant is alright. This past summer, the day that I spent downtown with Oriana and Julia when we ate at Big Bowl...I loved the Coconut Curry Chicken, when I can almost guarantee you that, in the past, I wouldn't have ever thought of trying something like that.
And the kicker? After years and years of sneering whenever my parents would order supreme pizzas...I have had the BIGGEST craving for one for the last week or so. Specifically for the red and green peppers. ?!?!
I know, mom. Are there pigs flying outside of your windows, too? Haha.
Speaking of my mom! *big grin* My momsy decided that she's going to start making entries at her LJ. Aww! As it stands, I know she's making her entries friends only, however, because she's not quite comfortable with the idea of her entries being COMPLETELY public. Lizzy and Kit, you should add my mom to your f-lists, because I was telling her to add you two, because I had a feeling you'd both enjoy being able to read her entries. Anybody else who'd be interested, let me know, so I can tell my mom to add you. She's still learning the ropes here in LJ-Land. :)
Lizzy tagged me a while back to do that list of 10 things that bring you a moment of joy, so I will do that now. :)
1. Having a day where I know that I can sleep in as late as I want.
2. When Nutmeg cuddles with me and presses her head/face into my arm or my side and just keeps it pressed there, purring all the while.
3. Drinking my Tazo Passion hibiscus tea. No really. Stuff is THAT delicious, in my opinion.
4. Finding one of those songs that just resonates through you. Shivers up and down the spine, 'ohmygod this is beautiful' kind of songs. Mmm.
5. Having a good conversation with someone, especially a friend. Both the good serious ones and the good funny-as-hell ones.
6. Eating one of my favorite meals.
7. Finding a book that just sucks me straight in.
8. Long, hot showers at night. So relaxing.
9. Swimming. I don't get to do it very often, but GUH, how I love it. I love the feeling of being submersed in water - its so theraputic.
10. Making a friend or family member smile and/or laugh. I love being able to do that.
I tag...
tiny_dancer
ars_amatoria
jehscribbler
...aaaaand....anybody else who wants to do it? LOL
I'm jumping on the bandwagon with Lisa and Kit, too. Only my lists won't be nearly as cool, but I'll try. :)
5 Songs To Read A Good Book To
01. Good In My Head - Anika Moa
02. Holding Me High - Anika Moa
03. The Naming of Things - Andrew Bird
04. Safe - Travis
05. Home - Zero7
Aaaaaand, as a final bit, that I invite you all to do yourselves...
5 Places You Would Love To Live, For Any Amount Of Time, If You Had The Chance
01. England - either in London or in Glastonbury
02. Ireland
03. Montreal
04. Greece
05. Paris
Okay. I'm off to get lost in the world of The Fountainhead for a while, take a nap, and then get some studying done for Linguistics.
Aw. Lookit me, being all structured-like. ;)
Lovelovelove to you all. Hope you are all well.
Website for the movie here
GUH. This looks like its going to be brilliant. I am loving that it's black and white. I saw something on TV about this and they were interviewing George Clooney about the movie, and when it was brought up that the movie was shot in black and white, he was saying that it only made sense to him to do so, because when he was growing up, that's what he saw. His only memories of Murrow or McCarthy are in black and white. I think it was a wonderful idea - I think it'll help capture the mood very well.
But yes. Must see this movie.
In other news, school is school. Lots of studying. Lots of reading. But it's all good. I'm enjoying it. :)
I was telling Lisa the other night, I've found in the past few years that I've started eating things I always used to avoid like the plague. My tastes have been expanding - slowly, but still. I used to abhor egg yolks with hard-boiled eggs, and lately, I love them. About three years ago, I believe, I found out that guacamole was, in fact, NOT disgusting after trying some of it at Gaby's house when her mom made it one evening. More recently, I found out that, if made well, I actually like refried beans, too. At Oriana's graduation party, I discovered that eggplant is alright. This past summer, the day that I spent downtown with Oriana and Julia when we ate at Big Bowl...I loved the Coconut Curry Chicken, when I can almost guarantee you that, in the past, I wouldn't have ever thought of trying something like that.
And the kicker? After years and years of sneering whenever my parents would order supreme pizzas...I have had the BIGGEST craving for one for the last week or so. Specifically for the red and green peppers. ?!?!
I know, mom. Are there pigs flying outside of your windows, too? Haha.
Speaking of my mom! *big grin* My momsy decided that she's going to start making entries at her LJ. Aww! As it stands, I know she's making her entries friends only, however, because she's not quite comfortable with the idea of her entries being COMPLETELY public. Lizzy and Kit, you should add my mom to your f-lists, because I was telling her to add you two, because I had a feeling you'd both enjoy being able to read her entries. Anybody else who'd be interested, let me know, so I can tell my mom to add you. She's still learning the ropes here in LJ-Land. :)
Lizzy tagged me a while back to do that list of 10 things that bring you a moment of joy, so I will do that now. :)
1. Having a day where I know that I can sleep in as late as I want.
2. When Nutmeg cuddles with me and presses her head/face into my arm or my side and just keeps it pressed there, purring all the while.
3. Drinking my Tazo Passion hibiscus tea. No really. Stuff is THAT delicious, in my opinion.
4. Finding one of those songs that just resonates through you. Shivers up and down the spine, 'ohmygod this is beautiful' kind of songs. Mmm.
5. Having a good conversation with someone, especially a friend. Both the good serious ones and the good funny-as-hell ones.
6. Eating one of my favorite meals.
7. Finding a book that just sucks me straight in.
8. Long, hot showers at night. So relaxing.
9. Swimming. I don't get to do it very often, but GUH, how I love it. I love the feeling of being submersed in water - its so theraputic.
10. Making a friend or family member smile and/or laugh. I love being able to do that.
I tag...
tiny_dancer
ars_amatoria
jehscribbler
...aaaaand....anybody else who wants to do it? LOL
I'm jumping on the bandwagon with Lisa and Kit, too. Only my lists won't be nearly as cool, but I'll try. :)
5 Songs To Read A Good Book To
01. Good In My Head - Anika Moa
02. Holding Me High - Anika Moa
03. The Naming of Things - Andrew Bird
04. Safe - Travis
05. Home - Zero7
Aaaaaand, as a final bit, that I invite you all to do yourselves...
5 Places You Would Love To Live, For Any Amount Of Time, If You Had The Chance
01. England - either in London or in Glastonbury
02. Ireland
03. Montreal
04. Greece
05. Paris
Okay. I'm off to get lost in the world of The Fountainhead for a while, take a nap, and then get some studying done for Linguistics.
Aw. Lookit me, being all structured-like. ;)
Lovelovelove to you all. Hope you are all well.