Went out to the Local & Loud competition in Barrie this weekend to support Tranquil, they rocked, it was a fantastic performance. Jeff Jones was great on electric guitar, and Rob Christian is an amazing musician.
Tranquil - Better Alone
Tranquil - Cross That Line
More information:
Official Tranquil Website
Tranquil on NumberOneMusic.com (Can Hear more songs here)
Monday, February 4, 2008
Friday, February 1, 2008
Merriam Kalle Definition: Frigger
Frigger:
[fr ( i ) - g( e) r) ]:
- He who friggs, performing a visciferous act of coitus: "That guy's a frigger".
- An implement used in the act of frigging (see Frig)
© Akshay Kalle 2008
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Police came into my house, were fairly respectful to me in front of my family...
... all because someone filed a noise complaint, and you know what, residents of the house next door, it was YOU!
Seriously though, I live in a townhouse, my home theatre is in the basement, and I have two neighbors on either side who are connected to me. I like to watch movies in the evening, and for the most part mind to keep the volume at a reasonable level because I am aware that there are people next door, but even more importantly there are people sleeping in MY OWN house.
So, somehow the noise from my movies doesn't disturb people sleeping above me through wooden floors and open doors, but is a nuisance to people living in another house on the other side of CONCRETE?
In fact, I have doubts that it is, the police officer that came stepped into my house and I hadn't lowered the volume or anything because other people were watching a movie, and I was just called up because 'someone' was at the door, so I didn't even know what I'd be dealing with. He said, "I can't even hear anything"... standing in my hallway, with the door to my basement open, with the fucking movie playing at the volume I had been watching it at. He actually said, "I guess I have the wrong house." This was AFTER I even made the mistake of being openly frustrated with the situation and my first words to him were, "What's this about...", to which he did a double take like, "WTF did he just say to me?"... but even after I offended his sensibilities, the guy realized I was doing nothing wrong.
I know these people next door have a problem with my noise, I've gotten a note from the condominium board before that there has been a complaint about noise... so they've complained before, but what I hate about some members of our fine race, these people seem to exemplify this trait, is that we can be such douchebag wimps that hide behind authority. I speak with the elderly woman next door weekly, exchange hello's, how are you's, just random chit chat. Her worthless daughter (30-something) and her husband moved here a year or two ago and live with the elderly woman, I'm guessing they sleep in the basement, otherwise there's absolutely NO reason to complain... but I've never personally heard anything about it, nor have my parents who converse even more often with her. I'm sure she knows about her daughter's 'noise' problem, and won't tell me about it. The daughter doesn't say anything, and her husband is like a shadow, I think I've seen him twice or 3 times in over a year.
I'm just so upset, and perplexed by this behavior.. I don't get it, nor do I know what I should do, because I'm being pressured by my parents who are scared that the police came, which is ridiulous because the police verified that I'm not doing anything wrong.
I'm open to suggestions... and I welcome hearing your comments, I'm considering writing them a letter of some sort, if I write it now, the tone would be of a "fuck off" nature, which I'm not sure if it's what I should be going for.
Anyhow, sorry to bore everyone with a personal story, I know it's a departure from the mindless humor that's normally up here... I'll return to that shortly, unless of course this doesn't get resolved.
Seriously though, I live in a townhouse, my home theatre is in the basement, and I have two neighbors on either side who are connected to me. I like to watch movies in the evening, and for the most part mind to keep the volume at a reasonable level because I am aware that there are people next door, but even more importantly there are people sleeping in MY OWN house.
So, somehow the noise from my movies doesn't disturb people sleeping above me through wooden floors and open doors, but is a nuisance to people living in another house on the other side of CONCRETE?
In fact, I have doubts that it is, the police officer that came stepped into my house and I hadn't lowered the volume or anything because other people were watching a movie, and I was just called up because 'someone' was at the door, so I didn't even know what I'd be dealing with. He said, "I can't even hear anything"... standing in my hallway, with the door to my basement open, with the fucking movie playing at the volume I had been watching it at. He actually said, "I guess I have the wrong house." This was AFTER I even made the mistake of being openly frustrated with the situation and my first words to him were, "What's this about...", to which he did a double take like, "WTF did he just say to me?"... but even after I offended his sensibilities, the guy realized I was doing nothing wrong.
I know these people next door have a problem with my noise, I've gotten a note from the condominium board before that there has been a complaint about noise... so they've complained before, but what I hate about some members of our fine race, these people seem to exemplify this trait, is that we can be such douchebag wimps that hide behind authority. I speak with the elderly woman next door weekly, exchange hello's, how are you's, just random chit chat. Her worthless daughter (30-something) and her husband moved here a year or two ago and live with the elderly woman, I'm guessing they sleep in the basement, otherwise there's absolutely NO reason to complain... but I've never personally heard anything about it, nor have my parents who converse even more often with her. I'm sure she knows about her daughter's 'noise' problem, and won't tell me about it. The daughter doesn't say anything, and her husband is like a shadow, I think I've seen him twice or 3 times in over a year.
I'm just so upset, and perplexed by this behavior.. I don't get it, nor do I know what I should do, because I'm being pressured by my parents who are scared that the police came, which is ridiulous because the police verified that I'm not doing anything wrong.
I'm open to suggestions... and I welcome hearing your comments, I'm considering writing them a letter of some sort, if I write it now, the tone would be of a "fuck off" nature, which I'm not sure if it's what I should be going for.
Anyhow, sorry to bore everyone with a personal story, I know it's a departure from the mindless humor that's normally up here... I'll return to that shortly, unless of course this doesn't get resolved.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Beige - What Is It That You're Grabbing
It's 1am, sometime in late 2006, and Steve and I are packing up some equipment from Roop's basement when Steve reaches for something. I ask, "What is it that you're grabbing?"... with that phrase, an hours worth of singing and 5 more people joining in from being drawn in by the noise downstairs, the following hilarious recording was created.
Me, Steve, Jim, Jamal, Roop, Freyger...
We called ourselves Beige, and our feature song "What is it that you're grabbing" is the main focus of the recording, but as the complexity of the song grew with harmonies, background vocals, etc... spinoffs of the song also arose, covering everything from the Maple Leafs' stanley cup run, a number of people's personal relationships, etc etc.
It will only be funny if you know the people I've mentioned, but if you have nothing better to do for ~30 minutes, give it a listen, because the development and evolution of these songs is really really funny. (Then again, it might be a "you had to be there")
BEIGE - WHAT IS IT THAT YOURE GRABBING
That reminds me actually, in that song I attempt to sing the "Steve has Scurvy" song I'd just written at the time, so heres a quick recording of that song too in case its of any interest to anyone... haha, I really should've recorded this for real with a non-99cent mono pc mic.
STEVE SOMAN HAS SCURVY
Me, Steve, Jim, Jamal, Roop, Freyger...
We called ourselves Beige, and our feature song "What is it that you're grabbing" is the main focus of the recording, but as the complexity of the song grew with harmonies, background vocals, etc... spinoffs of the song also arose, covering everything from the Maple Leafs' stanley cup run, a number of people's personal relationships, etc etc.
It will only be funny if you know the people I've mentioned, but if you have nothing better to do for ~30 minutes, give it a listen, because the development and evolution of these songs is really really funny. (Then again, it might be a "you had to be there")
BEIGE - WHAT IS IT THAT YOURE GRABBING
That reminds me actually, in that song I attempt to sing the "Steve has Scurvy" song I'd just written at the time, so heres a quick recording of that song too in case its of any interest to anyone... haha, I really should've recorded this for real with a non-99cent mono pc mic.
STEVE SOMAN HAS SCURVY
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Formerly New Zealand's fourth most popular guitar-based digi-bongo acapella-rap-funk-comedy folk duo...
... who have unfortunately recently been bumped down by "Like of the Conchords", a tribute band to them that has taken 4th spot on the charts.
They are Flight of the Conchords and more than likely you've at least heard of the name by now. Their hilarious comedic folk music (think Corky and the Juicepigs, Tenacious D, Stephen Lynch) has landed them a hit tv series on HBO. While the show is quite funny, and follows the duo's attempt to make it as a comedy music duo in New York City, the songs they play every episode are the real gems, and I can honestly say I'm addicted to a good number of them.
So here's a sample of some of my favourites:
If You're Into It
The Hiphopopotomous vs. The Rhymenoceros ft. The Hiphopopotomous & The Rhymenoceros
Frodo, Don't Wear the Ring
The Humans Are Dead
Look up more, and watch the show, Jemaine and Bret are hilarious!
They are Flight of the Conchords and more than likely you've at least heard of the name by now. Their hilarious comedic folk music (think Corky and the Juicepigs, Tenacious D, Stephen Lynch) has landed them a hit tv series on HBO. While the show is quite funny, and follows the duo's attempt to make it as a comedy music duo in New York City, the songs they play every episode are the real gems, and I can honestly say I'm addicted to a good number of them.
So here's a sample of some of my favourites:
If You're Into It
The Hiphopopotomous vs. The Rhymenoceros ft. The Hiphopopotomous & The Rhymenoceros
Frodo, Don't Wear the Ring
The Humans Are Dead
Look up more, and watch the show, Jemaine and Bret are hilarious!
Monday, January 21, 2008
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Amazingness in 10 Seconds or Less
A couple Nissan SR-20 motors would pull a premium the week before race wars.
What, I can't pay for my own shrimp!
No, I got the shrimp
No that's something about me you don't understand! I gotta pay my own way, just wish I had a little something on side like you!
What is this guy, tuna crazy?
He ain't here for the food.
He tryin' to get into Mia's pants dog!
He was in my face...
I'M IN YOUR FACE!
Try fat burger, you can get a cheeseburger for a dollar-ninety-five, faggot.
You can have any brew you want, as long as it's a Corona.
SWAT came into my house, disrespected my family, all because someone narced me out, and you know what, it was you Toretto!
I never narced on nobody!
I NEVER NARCED ON NOBODY!!!
The truck driver gave us the same m.o., 3 honda civics, precision driving, same green neon glow from under the chasis.
The results came back from the lab, Mashimoto ZX tires, so we know it's someone in the street racing world.
Eh, it's nobody's car.
Why Hector?
Cause he's too slow to make away with the money dawg
Edwin happens to know a few things. One of the things Edwin knows is, it's not how you stand by your car, it's how you race your car.
You almost had me???
You never had me, you never had your car!
Ask any racer, any real racer... it doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile, winning's winning.
Check out this snowman over here.
Nice wheels, whatchu runnin' under there, man?
(Silence)
You gonna make me find out the hard way?
Hell yeah!
You brave! You brave! The name's Hector, got a last name too but I can't pronounce it.
Brian Spillner
Typical white boy name, know what I mean?
When am I gonna get a shot at that Honda 2000 of yours?
He's got over a hundred grand under the hood of that car!
Hey Vin, what was the name of that restaurant you wanted to take me to?
With the little red candles? Cha Cha Cha's
Good, YOU can take me there.
Even the cops are hollywood in hollywood.
If you want time, buy the magazine!
You can't step into the ring with Ali just because you think you can box.
He KNOWS I can box!
Overnight parts from Japan.
I said a 10 second car, not a 10 minute car. What am I going to do, push this across the finish line? Or... tow it?
Naw, you couldn't even tow it.
No faith.
Oh I got faith in you, but this?
Pop the hood.
Pop the hood?
Pop the hood.
2-JZ Engine, no SHIT!
If there's something you can't find in this garage, then you don't belong arond a car.
You should be going to MIT or something.
No, I got that attention disorder
ADD?
Yeah, that........ shit!
And on an unrelated note:
BEST QUOTE EVER
And there you have it, quotes may not be exact, I did them off the top of my head, but I'm pretty sure they're all very close.
What, I can't pay for my own shrimp!
No, I got the shrimp
No that's something about me you don't understand! I gotta pay my own way, just wish I had a little something on side like you!
What is this guy, tuna crazy?
He ain't here for the food.
He tryin' to get into Mia's pants dog!
He was in my face...
I'M IN YOUR FACE!
Try fat burger, you can get a cheeseburger for a dollar-ninety-five, faggot.
You can have any brew you want, as long as it's a Corona.
SWAT came into my house, disrespected my family, all because someone narced me out, and you know what, it was you Toretto!
I never narced on nobody!
I NEVER NARCED ON NOBODY!!!
The truck driver gave us the same m.o., 3 honda civics, precision driving, same green neon glow from under the chasis.
The results came back from the lab, Mashimoto ZX tires, so we know it's someone in the street racing world.
Eh, it's nobody's car.
Why Hector?
Cause he's too slow to make away with the money dawg
Edwin happens to know a few things. One of the things Edwin knows is, it's not how you stand by your car, it's how you race your car.
You almost had me???
You never had me, you never had your car!
Ask any racer, any real racer... it doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile, winning's winning.
Check out this snowman over here.
Nice wheels, whatchu runnin' under there, man?
(Silence)
You gonna make me find out the hard way?
Hell yeah!
You brave! You brave! The name's Hector, got a last name too but I can't pronounce it.
Brian Spillner
Typical white boy name, know what I mean?
When am I gonna get a shot at that Honda 2000 of yours?
He's got over a hundred grand under the hood of that car!
Hey Vin, what was the name of that restaurant you wanted to take me to?
With the little red candles? Cha Cha Cha's
Good, YOU can take me there.
Even the cops are hollywood in hollywood.
If you want time, buy the magazine!
You can't step into the ring with Ali just because you think you can box.
He KNOWS I can box!
Overnight parts from Japan.
I said a 10 second car, not a 10 minute car. What am I going to do, push this across the finish line? Or... tow it?
Naw, you couldn't even tow it.
No faith.
Oh I got faith in you, but this?
Pop the hood.
Pop the hood?
Pop the hood.
2-JZ Engine, no SHIT!
If there's something you can't find in this garage, then you don't belong arond a car.
You should be going to MIT or something.
No, I got that attention disorder
ADD?
Yeah, that........ shit!
And on an unrelated note:
BEST QUOTE EVER
And there you have it, quotes may not be exact, I did them off the top of my head, but I'm pretty sure they're all very close.
Saturday, January 19, 2008
The UGDBLOG!
Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, my blog has been reborn. The previous title "The Right Post", which had contextual significance, clever double entendre, and an air of legitimacy, has been replaced by the new name "The UGDBLOG". Surely then, the UGDBLOG must be more personal, more meaningful, and give a more concise description of what will be found within the blog. No. Not really. In fact it's a term my friend randomly came up with, and has since been obsessed with when referring to me. So there you have it, the new title of my blog is completely nonsensical.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Sunshine
Watch it.
Are you looking for more?
That's all I have to say. Watch it. As soon as possible.
Ok, fine.
There may be very loose "expectation setting" type spoilers, nothing plot related though.
It's an interesting movie, because the reception it's received is two sided. On one hand, people like myself love the movie. On the other hand, people hate the movie. There's one specific event in this movie that causes such a divergence in mass opinion, and interestingly enough I think both sides of the argument sort of feel for the other side on some level.
Allow me to explain. At some point towards the end of the movie, there's a drastic change from incredible A list science fiction (think 2001, Bladerunner, etc) to C list horror/action (think... I don't even know, I avoid those kinds of movies like the plague). The interesting thing is that both parties on both sides of the coin recognize this fault, and some simply accept it but lament the fact that it sullies what otherwise would've been one of the premier science fiction movies ever. The other side resents the fact that a good movie was ruined with a horrendous ending.
I think the movie is still really good, despite the ending which in my opinion brings it DOWN to "really good" status, from legendary or awe-inspiring (which many of the visuals in the movie are) or what have you.
However, after watching the commentary included by the scientific consultant on the movie, a lot of light was shed on the ending part which I'd rashly dismissed as being junk and fluff that I didn't even bother to pay close attention. This includes a final scene I'd previously thought was ridiculously stupid, which I now see as an incredibly beautiful scene that reflects the battle that the whole movie represents, nature vs. science.
The scene is not only stunning visually, but does a fantastic job of framing the story around this core struggle. The critics of the ending of the movie criticize it as not finishing the movie in classic sci-fi fashion... ie. leaving you thinking and giving you few answers. I think that some of the beauty of a large part of the movie, but especially elements in the ending (now having been explained in depth by the commentary) do just that, they open up a forum for discussion about where mankind is heading on different levels, technologically, spiritually, etc.
Overall I think watching it the second and third (and fourth and fifth) times really helped me get more out of the movie than watching it the first time, having heard of the 'different' ending, and having had a preconception that let a lot of things slip from the movie. The commentary was amazing and provided great insight, and really I found that a great deal about the Solaris commentary as well (possibly my favourite sci-fi movie), so while I think commentaries in general are fairly worthless, I think it's pretty worthwhile on these "make you think" kind of movies, because oft times they bring up things you may have missed.
I hope that my divulgence of a subpar ending or whatever doesn't ruin the experience for anything, but by this point I think anyone that would've been interested in seeing it would've most likely seen it, and if anything I think if anything my post here may make people pay even more attention to the ending than they would have otherwise.
There are very few really good sci-fi movies out there, and while this one COULD'VE been among the greats like 2001: Space Odyssey, Bladerunner, Solaris, etc. but I think this movie definitely makes it as close to those as any other movie of the genre, and is definitely worth seeing even if you're not into sci-fi, the visuals of the sun are simply stunning.
On a side note, Fox... put Solaris on blu-ray already.
Are you looking for more?
That's all I have to say. Watch it. As soon as possible.
Ok, fine.
There may be very loose "expectation setting" type spoilers, nothing plot related though.
It's an interesting movie, because the reception it's received is two sided. On one hand, people like myself love the movie. On the other hand, people hate the movie. There's one specific event in this movie that causes such a divergence in mass opinion, and interestingly enough I think both sides of the argument sort of feel for the other side on some level.
Allow me to explain. At some point towards the end of the movie, there's a drastic change from incredible A list science fiction (think 2001, Bladerunner, etc) to C list horror/action (think... I don't even know, I avoid those kinds of movies like the plague). The interesting thing is that both parties on both sides of the coin recognize this fault, and some simply accept it but lament the fact that it sullies what otherwise would've been one of the premier science fiction movies ever. The other side resents the fact that a good movie was ruined with a horrendous ending.
I think the movie is still really good, despite the ending which in my opinion brings it DOWN to "really good" status, from legendary or awe-inspiring (which many of the visuals in the movie are) or what have you.
However, after watching the commentary included by the scientific consultant on the movie, a lot of light was shed on the ending part which I'd rashly dismissed as being junk and fluff that I didn't even bother to pay close attention. This includes a final scene I'd previously thought was ridiculously stupid, which I now see as an incredibly beautiful scene that reflects the battle that the whole movie represents, nature vs. science.
The scene is not only stunning visually, but does a fantastic job of framing the story around this core struggle. The critics of the ending of the movie criticize it as not finishing the movie in classic sci-fi fashion... ie. leaving you thinking and giving you few answers. I think that some of the beauty of a large part of the movie, but especially elements in the ending (now having been explained in depth by the commentary) do just that, they open up a forum for discussion about where mankind is heading on different levels, technologically, spiritually, etc.
Overall I think watching it the second and third (and fourth and fifth) times really helped me get more out of the movie than watching it the first time, having heard of the 'different' ending, and having had a preconception that let a lot of things slip from the movie. The commentary was amazing and provided great insight, and really I found that a great deal about the Solaris commentary as well (possibly my favourite sci-fi movie), so while I think commentaries in general are fairly worthless, I think it's pretty worthwhile on these "make you think" kind of movies, because oft times they bring up things you may have missed.
I hope that my divulgence of a subpar ending or whatever doesn't ruin the experience for anything, but by this point I think anyone that would've been interested in seeing it would've most likely seen it, and if anything I think if anything my post here may make people pay even more attention to the ending than they would have otherwise.
There are very few really good sci-fi movies out there, and while this one COULD'VE been among the greats like 2001: Space Odyssey, Bladerunner, Solaris, etc. but I think this movie definitely makes it as close to those as any other movie of the genre, and is definitely worth seeing even if you're not into sci-fi, the visuals of the sun are simply stunning.
On a side note, Fox... put Solaris on blu-ray already.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Delirium!
How do I find myself in this position for a SECOND night in a row.
It's 5am... and I'm still awake, AGAIN.
Is it because I'm irresponsible? Is it because I lack common sense and otherwise don't do what's in my best interest? Partly all of the above.
But the real culprit is "Installing: Help PT-BR"... "Installing: Help JA".... "Installing: Help EN".... "Installing: Help KO"...
For the last HOUR, I've been staring at ATI Catalyst Control centre installing stupid help files in what's possible the slowest installation process... OH! "Installing: Help RU"... WHY DOES IT TAKE 10 MINUTES TO COPY A USELESS RUSSIAN HELP FILE FROM A CD TO THE HARD DRIVE!!! I digress, I've been sitting watching the slowest install process in the world, which I'm terrified to STOP, because between last night and tonight, I've been through SIX Windows installs, all of which have failed at one point or another, resetting the whole 1-2hour long procedure to the very beginning. So I'm deathly afraid, because this seems to be working okay so far with the exception with the installer that would be the equivalent of Stephen Hawking "running" the 100m sprint.
I have to hold out, see if this finishes successfully, so that I may go to sleep with the computer intact, or with a concave size 12.5 foot imprint in its side.
I'm at this point at "Installing: Help TH".... Thai? Well, I can see how that's useful. Looks like there's 10-15 minutes left till this finishes... I swear to allah if this leads in to another equally slow installer... I'll blow something up.
It's 5am... and I'm still awake, AGAIN.
Is it because I'm irresponsible? Is it because I lack common sense and otherwise don't do what's in my best interest? Partly all of the above.
But the real culprit is "Installing: Help PT-BR"... "Installing: Help JA".... "Installing: Help EN".... "Installing: Help KO"...
For the last HOUR, I've been staring at ATI Catalyst Control centre installing stupid help files in what's possible the slowest installation process... OH! "Installing: Help RU"... WHY DOES IT TAKE 10 MINUTES TO COPY A USELESS RUSSIAN HELP FILE FROM A CD TO THE HARD DRIVE!!! I digress, I've been sitting watching the slowest install process in the world, which I'm terrified to STOP, because between last night and tonight, I've been through SIX Windows installs, all of which have failed at one point or another, resetting the whole 1-2hour long procedure to the very beginning. So I'm deathly afraid, because this seems to be working okay so far with the exception with the installer that would be the equivalent of Stephen Hawking "running" the 100m sprint.
I have to hold out, see if this finishes successfully, so that I may go to sleep with the computer intact, or with a concave size 12.5 foot imprint in its side.
I'm at this point at "Installing: Help TH".... Thai? Well, I can see how that's useful. Looks like there's 10-15 minutes left till this finishes... I swear to allah if this leads in to another equally slow installer... I'll blow something up.
Monday, January 14, 2008
Visceral Sensations... induced by amazingness.
Once in a while, you experience something so profound and life altering that the only possible explanation is that the experience is some sort of divine act or creation. I have experienced such a thing today, but today was not the only day, no, no, no, no! For you see, I've experienced this very thing at least four times before. "Four times?!?!" you say... yes, four times. I was fortunate today because I was able to share it with a close friend, but this was not the most triumphant session; the last time I was with three others, and I was able to impart unto them this.... this knowledge of the ancients, wrought long ago and perfected over thousands of generations into the final form we see today.
What is it I speak of? Some of you may have experienced this yourselves, some of you may not even know it exists, but ALL of you must go and savour the raw emotions that this item triggers.
Are you ready?
(This is the part where it should've been dramatic because I was going to post a picture... however, I couldn't find one.)
THE NACHOS AT MOXIE'S!
All kidding aside, best nachos ever, without a doubt, everyone go out tomorrow and get a platter, no, TWO platters, and enjoy a food that is so good, that I have trouble even entertaining the notion that it was manmade in the first place, the original recipe must've been alien in origin.
What is it I speak of? Some of you may have experienced this yourselves, some of you may not even know it exists, but ALL of you must go and savour the raw emotions that this item triggers.
Are you ready?
(This is the part where it should've been dramatic because I was going to post a picture... however, I couldn't find one.)
THE NACHOS AT MOXIE'S!
All kidding aside, best nachos ever, without a doubt, everyone go out tomorrow and get a platter, no, TWO platters, and enjoy a food that is so good, that I have trouble even entertaining the notion that it was manmade in the first place, the original recipe must've been alien in origin.
Friday, January 11, 2008
Atonement... bleh
I'm going to try to not continuously post movie reviews because quite frankly, I don't think anyone cares.
I saw Atonement tonight however, and I thought it was a standout movie for the pure fact that its one of the very few times (I can't fill up a single hand counting) that I've fallen asleep during a movie in a theatre.
I'm sure my disappointment in the movie is mostly due to the fact that I was not in the mood at all to see a movie of this nature, nor did I have the energy to mentally invest myself in the fairly slow paced plot. I haven't read the book, but everyone I went with (girls...) loved it, and it seemed to make even the most emotionally hardened of the group teary eyed. So in that sense, it succeeds in conveying a sad story of love lost and blah blah.
So I can't really say anything about the movie, becasue my opinion wouldn't be very qualified (having missed a good part of it).
What I can say is this: I hate the little girl, I want to shoot her and every time I saw her mischevious nosy face on screen I wanted to pummel it with a sledgehammer. Harshness aside, I really didn't like her character and didn't care much for the actress playing her.
Moreover, Keira Knightley is pretty, she has a pretty face, and overall with the right costumes, she can be beautiful. When she's all dolled up with these elaborate gowns in Pirates of the Caribbean, you almost forget that she weighs something like 50lbs, she's a little bit thicker than a piece of paper, and she generally has the body of an 8 year old boy. What bothered me most though was the fact that they dressed her up in really low cut dresses that showed off in my opinion her worst feature, her right angle square shoulders. I have no problem with Keira really, in fact I enjoy most of her movies, but in my tired nitpicky state, I couldn't help but be annoyed that she was made to wear such unflattering clothing.
I saw Atonement tonight however, and I thought it was a standout movie for the pure fact that its one of the very few times (I can't fill up a single hand counting) that I've fallen asleep during a movie in a theatre.
I'm sure my disappointment in the movie is mostly due to the fact that I was not in the mood at all to see a movie of this nature, nor did I have the energy to mentally invest myself in the fairly slow paced plot. I haven't read the book, but everyone I went with (girls...) loved it, and it seemed to make even the most emotionally hardened of the group teary eyed. So in that sense, it succeeds in conveying a sad story of love lost and blah blah.
So I can't really say anything about the movie, becasue my opinion wouldn't be very qualified (having missed a good part of it).
What I can say is this: I hate the little girl, I want to shoot her and every time I saw her mischevious nosy face on screen I wanted to pummel it with a sledgehammer. Harshness aside, I really didn't like her character and didn't care much for the actress playing her.
Moreover, Keira Knightley is pretty, she has a pretty face, and overall with the right costumes, she can be beautiful. When she's all dolled up with these elaborate gowns in Pirates of the Caribbean, you almost forget that she weighs something like 50lbs, she's a little bit thicker than a piece of paper, and she generally has the body of an 8 year old boy. What bothered me most though was the fact that they dressed her up in really low cut dresses that showed off in my opinion her worst feature, her right angle square shoulders. I have no problem with Keira really, in fact I enjoy most of her movies, but in my tired nitpicky state, I couldn't help but be annoyed that she was made to wear such unflattering clothing.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Jimmy Tide merchandise!
Well folks, it seems that Presidential candidate Jimmy Tide is reaching out to win hearts and minds of the voting public, and he's made it possible for us to help him do that with brand new Jimmy Tide merchandise.
From bumper stickers to t-shirts, let the world know that you too want a Cleaner America.
JIMMY TIDE STORE
From bumper stickers to t-shirts, let the world know that you too want a Cleaner America.
JIMMY TIDE STORE
Jimmy Tide '08
The Right Post is officially endorsing Jimmy Tide for Presidential Candidate in 2008.
New entry into the race, part of the small Frunkis Party, Jimmy Tide firmly believes in, "A clean shirt, and a cleaner America!"
New entry into the race, part of the small Frunkis Party, Jimmy Tide firmly believes in, "A clean shirt, and a cleaner America!"
I'm back... sorta
I know this is my first post and everything, I actually don't think anyone will read this, but I'll jump right into it.
I played my first real hockey tonight after a hiatus of around 2-3 years of not even being on the ice. My friend recently started playing again and was really enthusiastic to bring me out and play at this place that hosts shinny hockey every night at midnight. I've always been hesitant to go, but today in a rare bout of excitement about the idea, I called him up and actually suggested it to him. What I didn't tell him and I myself didn't realize, was that my excitement really revolved about something stupid (I forget exactly what) like getting to wear a jersey I hadn't ever worn to hockey. Anyhow, I was excited, I even called up another friend of mine to get him to come out, thus committing myself totally to the whole evening because not only had I initiated it with one person, but now had invited one more who was depending on me and the whole plan.
Fast forward a couple hours where my first friend who'd been to this shinny hockey calls me up and tells me:
Friend: "Hey just to let you and the guy you're bringing know, the guys that mostly play here are Junior A and such"
Me: "Great! Juniors, I like the sound of that."
And with that I went on my merry way the rest of the day.
Quick hockey lesson that I obviously missed during that phone call: The classification of leagues in hockey go something like this.
Houseleague (This WAS me - 3 years ago, last time I'd been on the ice)
Select
Single A
Double A
Triple A
Junior A (This is the majority of the guys I played with tonight)
OHL/CHL
NHL
So suffice to say, I got quite embarassed, and frustrated, and ultimately upset because at the end of the day as a goalie (I'm a goalie by the way, I'm assuming that if you're reading this you know me and you already have this tidbit of information - if you don't know me and don't know this, then I apologize for telling you so late into the blog), you kinda judge yourself by the amount (and quality) of saves you make. So not only was I upset and disappointed at my poor level of conditioning and lack of practice, but the skill level of the players made it impossible to "do anything" that would raise my confidence in the least. Sure I stopped shots, but mostly the brief moments where I looked good were a result of their fucking up, rather than anything specific I did.
My friend says I was and am too hard on myself, but its a difficult position as a goalie; one really is the loneliest number, and as a goalie you live that life. There's no one you can really count on, and while with any other position on the ice, there's leeway where one of the other players can cover for you or something can be someone elses fault, if you don't perform as a goalie, it's all on you. So I felt bad, for myself because I was more or less getting embarassed, for the other players who obviously are used to playing with star caliber goalies (such as the other gentleman who was in net opposite me who was stopping everything these superstars were throwing at him).
I just got a little bummed out because I'm a highly competitive person, and it's not enough for me to just go out there and do something for the sake of doing it, I have to be somewhat good at what I'm doing, especially if I was once good at it. Don't get me wrong, in my hayday I couldn't have held a candle to these guys, but the whole experience felt a little asinine, because even if I were better I wouldn't be able to stop them, so there's no way to measure any improvements in my skill/ability when theirs is so much higher than mine. At best, I felt like a clumsy stumbling pylon in their way, and while a pylon is better than an empty net, I couldn't help but feeling that it's only just slightly.
I don't know if I'll go out to play again with these guys, but I definitely wanna go out and play hockey with good people - there's just a difference between good people and "just missed out on being professionals".
I played my first real hockey tonight after a hiatus of around 2-3 years of not even being on the ice. My friend recently started playing again and was really enthusiastic to bring me out and play at this place that hosts shinny hockey every night at midnight. I've always been hesitant to go, but today in a rare bout of excitement about the idea, I called him up and actually suggested it to him. What I didn't tell him and I myself didn't realize, was that my excitement really revolved about something stupid (I forget exactly what) like getting to wear a jersey I hadn't ever worn to hockey. Anyhow, I was excited, I even called up another friend of mine to get him to come out, thus committing myself totally to the whole evening because not only had I initiated it with one person, but now had invited one more who was depending on me and the whole plan.
Fast forward a couple hours where my first friend who'd been to this shinny hockey calls me up and tells me:
Friend: "Hey just to let you and the guy you're bringing know, the guys that mostly play here are Junior A and such"
Me: "Great! Juniors, I like the sound of that."
And with that I went on my merry way the rest of the day.
Quick hockey lesson that I obviously missed during that phone call: The classification of leagues in hockey go something like this.
Houseleague (This WAS me - 3 years ago, last time I'd been on the ice)
Select
Single A
Double A
Triple A
Junior A (This is the majority of the guys I played with tonight)
OHL/CHL
NHL
So suffice to say, I got quite embarassed, and frustrated, and ultimately upset because at the end of the day as a goalie (I'm a goalie by the way, I'm assuming that if you're reading this you know me and you already have this tidbit of information - if you don't know me and don't know this, then I apologize for telling you so late into the blog), you kinda judge yourself by the amount (and quality) of saves you make. So not only was I upset and disappointed at my poor level of conditioning and lack of practice, but the skill level of the players made it impossible to "do anything" that would raise my confidence in the least. Sure I stopped shots, but mostly the brief moments where I looked good were a result of their fucking up, rather than anything specific I did.
My friend says I was and am too hard on myself, but its a difficult position as a goalie; one really is the loneliest number, and as a goalie you live that life. There's no one you can really count on, and while with any other position on the ice, there's leeway where one of the other players can cover for you or something can be someone elses fault, if you don't perform as a goalie, it's all on you. So I felt bad, for myself because I was more or less getting embarassed, for the other players who obviously are used to playing with star caliber goalies (such as the other gentleman who was in net opposite me who was stopping everything these superstars were throwing at him).
I just got a little bummed out because I'm a highly competitive person, and it's not enough for me to just go out there and do something for the sake of doing it, I have to be somewhat good at what I'm doing, especially if I was once good at it. Don't get me wrong, in my hayday I couldn't have held a candle to these guys, but the whole experience felt a little asinine, because even if I were better I wouldn't be able to stop them, so there's no way to measure any improvements in my skill/ability when theirs is so much higher than mine. At best, I felt like a clumsy stumbling pylon in their way, and while a pylon is better than an empty net, I couldn't help but feeling that it's only just slightly.
I don't know if I'll go out to play again with these guys, but I definitely wanna go out and play hockey with good people - there's just a difference between good people and "just missed out on being professionals".
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