So, the other day, I was thinking about what I consider to be my nerdiest obsession, the X-men. Admittedly, they're not that nerdy anymore since the movies, but still. 
Specifically, I was thinking how my dad mentioned his favourite was always Cyclops. I mean, seriously? Cyclops?
Without failure, he is always the most boring member of the team. ( ( Read more... )

You'd think after two weeks without internet access I'd have something worth writing. I did read a lot though... I wonder if books are my substitute for the internet, or if the internet is my substitute for books?
Yawning = Tired = Sleep = Dreams, which reminds me that I intended to write up some of my crazier dreams on here. Should be fun.

So I re-read the His Dark Materials trilogy after watching The Golden Compass, and the books seems a lot preachier the second time 'round. (I'm looking at you, Ruta Skadi).
Speaking of the movie, I have to say I think it's a fair effort at adapting the books to a mainly visual medium. But I do think a lot of the subtlety was lost, which is a shame.