I don't know if you've heard of THE BEST JOB IN THE WORLD (http://www.islandreefjob.com) - but it was almost mine. Had I not done my usual self-sabotaging/lazy-ass self, then maybe I wouldn't have procrastinated. Take this as a lesson to you all - and to myself. I guess I will be learning the lesson the hard way, by not spending 6 months in Australia, being paid to explore and blog.
The deadline came up a little quickly, and I planned on having last week off to work on it. But I didn't get last week off and work crazy hours, and on Saturday was sick/tired/lazy and didn't work on it either. I started working on it very late in the day on Saturday, and thought I had missed the deadline, but just decided to finish it anyways. I checked later, what the deadline was actually later than I thought it was, and I was energized to finish. I finished my very super cheesy totally shows I did this in a few hours but is super fucking awesome anyways cuz I'm rad video, and instead of uploading it, emailed it to my sister for "comments". I don't know what I was thinking, I wasn't realistically going to change it... I guess I just wanted approval, or maybe secretly I didn't want to not get picked (out of.. you know.. 34,000 applicants...) But I decided to sleep and upload it the following day because I had enough time. Congratulations to me, because the servers were jammed all day, and despite the 40 hours I spent, I could not get through. Lesson learned - be smarter, evaluate your options and judgement better, don't procrastinate.
It's sort of sad that I stayed up til all hours creating something and because of a moment of lameness, I'm not even going to get a "shot". In my idealistic world, I'd like to say that my video would have caught something amongst the recruiting group. But now I'll never know. I even sent them a "plea email" (as I'm sure SO many other people did) and while I knew it was a long shot, I thought I would send it anyways. After some sleep I realize "what have I got to lose". This is what they have to say on their website:
"Overnight about 4000 people tried to simultaneously upload their last minute applications, which unfortunately caused delays and some technical difficulties. We regret if this has caused frustration. To be fair to everyone, we can't accept applications via email or any other form. Due to the overwhelming amount of applications that we have received and the time required to process and shortlist for the next stage, we have to be very strict with the closing date. This means that applications have now closed and no discussion will be entered into regarding this matter."
Boo Urns.
Either way, like as said in the caption - hopefully this won't be the last video I make. But it might be the last one you see, of me, talking in my sickly almost man super sexy 3am voice. Oh man.. you should hear me now...
It's not quite Barney's Video Resume, and I "borrowed" one small idea from him - but I hope you have some crackers and wine handy cuz this thing is CHEESE.Y.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
Still Effing Hate That Movie
I persist that screenwriter Simon Beaufoy nailed the SINGLE GOOD THING about Slumdog Millionaire in his press room interview:
(source: The LAist)
"I don't think you've could have made this film in any other city other than Mumbai," he said referring to the beautiful and brutal dichotomies. "I couldn't have written this film for New York or London or Paris... You can't load any of the city world with the same kind of massive tone changes that you can in Mumbai." He added, "I suppose it's what's happening in India in terms of cinema. I've been contacted by a lot of Indian actors and directors who say 'finally, we don't have to make a film about the middle class getting married and having five dance sequences'... We've taken a lot of flack by showing the slums of Mumbai... They just don't do that in cinema... It's opened a new cinematic pathways for Indian directors, at least that's what they're telling me... If you can get Hollywood and Bollywood combining, you'll have a new genre of cinema."-Because if this film had taken place in New York, Los Angeles, London, people would have taken it about as seriously as You've Got Mail... Entertaining, but not Oscar-worthy.
(source: The LAist)
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
... And Counterpoint.
On Sunday night, my very best friend - who is a dude - invited me to the movies to see He's Just Not That Into You. (Yeah, he's a straight man, I promise you.) Despite the fact that Jean gave it a freaking glowing review, I still went along to check it out. Sometimes I do ill-advised things. And I paid money. At the expensive theater.
Prior to Jean seeing it, I did have a mild interest in watching the movie because I was hopeful it would be like an American version of Love Actually, which is a really great movie, in my opinion. Jean hates Love Actually. I like Love Actually. I can't hate anything with Hugh Grant in it, even though he's most likely a giant fucktard in real life.
That being said, I guess it kind of makes sense that I didn't actually hate this movie.
I didn't luh-huve it, like my companions did. But I was pleasantly surprised at how amused I was by it. Obviously, it was completely predictable. It's a movie, and movies are meant to be "uplifting" because that's what the public wants. (Case in point: Slumdog Millionaire - UGH.) Generally speaking, I hate uplifting movies because they're so cliche. But you don't go into a romantic comedy and not expect Harry to make a scene about how much he adores Sally on New Year's Eve. If he didn't, it would be a different kind of movie. Probably, overall, a better one.
The whole exception-versus-rule thing in this movie is important and stupid. When Crazyface Girl realizes that she's The Rule, it was a big moment. I totally bought that. But, an hour later, the movie spins it with this moral: "If you wait long enough, you will eventually be The Exception." Wuh? ...And then I ralphed into my popcorn bucket. Waste of perfectly good popcorn. Maybe I'm still in the "I'm The Rule" phase of my romantic career, but I didn't buy that shit. They tried to give it to me for free with my $14.50 movie ticket, but I didn't even take it. All I wanted was my parking validated.
Also, I'd like to note that I don't remember a single character's name. That's generally a bad sign. The characters in this movie weren't really people - they were characatures. Crazyface Girl. Married Couple (Bitchy Lady and Lying-Cheater Dude.) Unmarried Couple (Hot Girl and Awesome Dude - sorry! I liked him and I'm on his side.) Clingy Real Estate Dude. Attention Whore. "I'm a Mac"/ Afraid of Relationships Guy. Drew Barrymore. But I think that was kind of the point - you were supposed to be able to relate to one or some of the characters on some level or another.
So what exactly did I like?
First of all: afterwards, you get to play with "Which Character Do You Relate To Game." (After a lot of thought, I've concluded that I'm "I'm a Mac"/Afraid of Relationships Guy.) Could be worse, right? And then you get to tell your friends which characters they were: "Dude. You are so Real Estate Guy!" "....Oh, God, I'm Real Estate Guy!!! NOOOO!"
I liked the woman-on-the-street mock interviews between scenes. They were funny. I liked that I genuinely laughed at things. I liked Drew Barrymore's monologue about MySpace/texting/emailing/cyber-tag. (Because I agree- if it's a text, it ain't a date. And I'm not shaving my legs - so there.) I liked that the basic message boiled down to not playing games. (i.e. He's probably not playing games. And you probably shouldn't be either.) I liked the set design A LOT because I'm a lame nerd like that. I liked that it allowed you to laugh at the person who was acting like a total shithead retard because, in real life, that person is usually your friend and you usually have to be nicer. I liked that it was honest about the way women tell each other silly advice to make each other feel better that may or may not be true. I liked that when my friend said it gave her "hope," it made me a little happy, but also a little "You're so cute and naive; it's a good thing you're so pretty."
Prior to Jean seeing it, I did have a mild interest in watching the movie because I was hopeful it would be like an American version of Love Actually, which is a really great movie, in my opinion. Jean hates Love Actually. I like Love Actually. I can't hate anything with Hugh Grant in it, even though he's most likely a giant fucktard in real life.That being said, I guess it kind of makes sense that I didn't actually hate this movie.
I didn't luh-huve it, like my companions did. But I was pleasantly surprised at how amused I was by it. Obviously, it was completely predictable. It's a movie, and movies are meant to be "uplifting" because that's what the public wants. (Case in point: Slumdog Millionaire - UGH.) Generally speaking, I hate uplifting movies because they're so cliche. But you don't go into a romantic comedy and not expect Harry to make a scene about how much he adores Sally on New Year's Eve. If he didn't, it would be a different kind of movie. Probably, overall, a better one.
The whole exception-versus-rule thing in this movie is important and stupid. When Crazyface Girl realizes that she's The Rule, it was a big moment. I totally bought that. But, an hour later, the movie spins it with this moral: "If you wait long enough, you will eventually be The Exception." Wuh? ...And then I ralphed into my popcorn bucket. Waste of perfectly good popcorn. Maybe I'm still in the "I'm The Rule" phase of my romantic career, but I didn't buy that shit. They tried to give it to me for free with my $14.50 movie ticket, but I didn't even take it. All I wanted was my parking validated.
Also, I'd like to note that I don't remember a single character's name. That's generally a bad sign. The characters in this movie weren't really people - they were characatures. Crazyface Girl. Married Couple (Bitchy Lady and Lying-Cheater Dude.) Unmarried Couple (Hot Girl and Awesome Dude - sorry! I liked him and I'm on his side.) Clingy Real Estate Dude. Attention Whore. "I'm a Mac"/ Afraid of Relationships Guy. Drew Barrymore. But I think that was kind of the point - you were supposed to be able to relate to one or some of the characters on some level or another.
So what exactly did I like?
First of all: afterwards, you get to play with "Which Character Do You Relate To Game." (After a lot of thought, I've concluded that I'm "I'm a Mac"/Afraid of Relationships Guy.) Could be worse, right? And then you get to tell your friends which characters they were: "Dude. You are so Real Estate Guy!" "....Oh, God, I'm Real Estate Guy!!! NOOOO!"
I liked the woman-on-the-street mock interviews between scenes. They were funny. I liked that I genuinely laughed at things. I liked Drew Barrymore's monologue about MySpace/texting/emailing/cyber-tag. (Because I agree- if it's a text, it ain't a date. And I'm not shaving my legs - so there.) I liked that the basic message boiled down to not playing games. (i.e. He's probably not playing games. And you probably shouldn't be either.) I liked the set design A LOT because I'm a lame nerd like that. I liked that it allowed you to laugh at the person who was acting like a total shithead retard because, in real life, that person is usually your friend and you usually have to be nicer. I liked that it was honest about the way women tell each other silly advice to make each other feel better that may or may not be true. I liked that when my friend said it gave her "hope," it made me a little happy, but also a little "You're so cute and naive; it's a good thing you're so pretty."
Friday, February 13, 2009
Bacon Sleeps
This video was taken a couple years ago on the way home from Puppy School. Bacon is so cute. Did you know there are entire websites dedicated to videos of animals falling asleep? That's fucking weird. I don't want to see that. But I could watch this video over and over again.
For the record, that is exactly how I looked during hour 2 of the 3 hour block of meetings the day after my birthday party. Wrinkly nose and everything. Score.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
How I Realized That I Hate Gossip Girl
(12:31:30) rubbr xx duckee: ZOMGS. http://gawker.com/5145707/see--denorex-tingles
(12:44:58) benackerman1979: i know right?
(12:45:09) benackerman1979: blair and nate?
(12:45:10) benackerman1979: blech
(14:42:48) rubbr xx duckee: way better than vanessa and nate
(14:42:53) rubbr xx duckee: i fucking hate vanessa
(14:43:00) benackerman1979: haha
(14:43:15) benackerman1979: why?
(14:43:23) benackerman1979: shes kinda cute
(14:43:26) rubbr xx duckee: she's boring and annoying
(14:43:32) rubbr xx duckee: and she totally fucking stole mail!
(14:43:40) rubbr xx duckee: WHICH IS A FEDERAL OFFENSE
(14:44:01) benackerman1979: hahah
(14:44:05) benackerman1979: it is a federal offense
(14:44:09) benackerman1979: you're so moral
(14:45:01) rubbr xx duckee: plus it's like
(14:45:06) rubbr xx duckee: she doesn't know she's boring and annoying
(14:45:21) rubbr xx duckee: she just goes about her business, liking how she is. which is ANNOYING
(14:45:28) rubbr xx duckee: so she's boring, annoying, and ANNOYING
(14:45:29) benackerman1979: hahaha
(14:45:32) rubbr xx duckee: i should be a lawyer.
(14:45:35) benackerman1979: man i just don't get that
(14:45:48) benackerman1979: i mean
(14:45:53) benackerman1979: nate is ten times more boring than her
(14:46:40) rubbr xx duckee: and 20 times hotter
(14:46:45) rubbr xx duckee: so that's forgivable.
(14:46:48) benackerman1979: haha
(14:47:03) benackerman1979: i mean honestly
(14:47:05) benackerman1979: theyre all boring
(14:47:08) benackerman1979: except chuck and blair
(14:47:17) benackerman1979: so thats why blair and nate making out is lame
(14:47:20) rubbr xx duckee: yeah, but they're not all annoying
(14:47:22) rubbr xx duckee: just vanessa
(14:47:23) rubbr xx duckee: jenny
(14:47:26) rubbr xx duckee: dan and serena
(14:47:38) rubbr xx duckee: ....
(14:47:40) benackerman1979: hehe
(14:47:41) rubbr xx duckee: i think that's it
(14:47:47) benackerman1979: rufus is pretty annoying
(14:47:49) rubbr xx duckee: the rest are tolerable
(14:47:51) rubbr xx duckee: oh
(14:47:53) rubbr xx duckee: oh yeah he is!
(14:47:57) rubbr xx duckee: forgot about him
(14:48:05) benackerman1979: he's also the worst father of all time
(14:48:06) rubbr xx duckee: because i DON'T CARE ABOUT RUFUS AND LILY
(14:48:16) rubbr xx duckee: why can't that show get that through their heads!??!
(14:48:21) benackerman1979: hahah
(14:48:29) benackerman1979: yeh
(14:48:40) rubbr xx duckee: OMG I totally hate Gossip Girl.
(14:48:41) rubbr xx duckee: !!
(14:49:08) benackerman1979: yeh i kinda hate it too
(14:49:10) benackerman1979: but i loves it too
(14:49:11) rubbr xx duckee: hahaha
(14:49:21) benackerman1979: plus it looks good in hd
(14:49:55) rubbr xx duckee: if the actors on gossip girl were ugly and wore ugly clothes, i'd so not watch the show.
(14:50:02) benackerman1979: agreed
(14:50:04) rubbr xx duckee: (which also explains why i don't like vanessa)
(14:50:06) benackerman1979: also
(14:50:08) rubbr xx duckee: BAM
(14:50:09) rubbr xx duckee: done.
(14:50:15) benackerman1979: what if gossip girl suddenly became about time travel?
(14:50:20) rubbr xx duckee: hahahahha
(12:44:58) benackerman1979: i know right?
(12:45:09) benackerman1979: blair and nate?
(12:45:10) benackerman1979: blech
(14:42:48) rubbr xx duckee: way better than vanessa and nate
(14:42:53) rubbr xx duckee: i fucking hate vanessa
(14:43:00) benackerman1979: haha
(14:43:15) benackerman1979: why?
(14:43:23) benackerman1979: shes kinda cute
(14:43:26) rubbr xx duckee: she's boring and annoying
(14:43:32) rubbr xx duckee: and she totally fucking stole mail!
(14:43:40) rubbr xx duckee: WHICH IS A FEDERAL OFFENSE
(14:44:01) benackerman1979: hahah
(14:44:05) benackerman1979: it is a federal offense
(14:44:09) benackerman1979: you're so moral
(14:45:01) rubbr xx duckee: plus it's like
(14:45:06) rubbr xx duckee: she doesn't know she's boring and annoying
(14:45:21) rubbr xx duckee: she just goes about her business, liking how she is. which is ANNOYING
(14:45:28) rubbr xx duckee: so she's boring, annoying, and ANNOYING
(14:45:29) benackerman1979: hahaha
(14:45:32) rubbr xx duckee: i should be a lawyer.
(14:45:35) benackerman1979: man i just don't get that
(14:45:48) benackerman1979: i mean
(14:45:53) benackerman1979: nate is ten times more boring than her
(14:46:40) rubbr xx duckee: and 20 times hotter
(14:46:45) rubbr xx duckee: so that's forgivable.
(14:46:48) benackerman1979: haha
(14:47:03) benackerman1979: i mean honestly
(14:47:05) benackerman1979: theyre all boring
(14:47:08) benackerman1979: except chuck and blair
(14:47:17) benackerman1979: so thats why blair and nate making out is lame
(14:47:20) rubbr xx duckee: yeah, but they're not all annoying
(14:47:22) rubbr xx duckee: just vanessa
(14:47:23) rubbr xx duckee: jenny
(14:47:26) rubbr xx duckee: dan and serena
(14:47:38) rubbr xx duckee: ....
(14:47:40) benackerman1979: hehe
(14:47:41) rubbr xx duckee: i think that's it
(14:47:47) benackerman1979: rufus is pretty annoying
(14:47:49) rubbr xx duckee: the rest are tolerable
(14:47:51) rubbr xx duckee: oh
(14:47:53) rubbr xx duckee: oh yeah he is!
(14:47:57) rubbr xx duckee: forgot about him
(14:48:05) benackerman1979: he's also the worst father of all time
(14:48:06) rubbr xx duckee: because i DON'T CARE ABOUT RUFUS AND LILY
(14:48:16) rubbr xx duckee: why can't that show get that through their heads!??!
(14:48:21) benackerman1979: hahah
(14:48:29) benackerman1979: yeh
(14:48:40) rubbr xx duckee: OMG I totally hate Gossip Girl.
(14:48:41) rubbr xx duckee: !!
(14:49:08) benackerman1979: yeh i kinda hate it too
(14:49:10) benackerman1979: but i loves it too
(14:49:11) rubbr xx duckee: hahaha
(14:49:21) benackerman1979: plus it looks good in hd
(14:49:55) rubbr xx duckee: if the actors on gossip girl were ugly and wore ugly clothes, i'd so not watch the show.
(14:50:02) benackerman1979: agreed
(14:50:04) rubbr xx duckee: (which also explains why i don't like vanessa)
(14:50:06) benackerman1979: also
(14:50:08) rubbr xx duckee: BAM
(14:50:09) rubbr xx duckee: done.
(14:50:15) benackerman1979: what if gossip girl suddenly became about time travel?
(14:50:20) rubbr xx duckee: hahahahha
Monday, February 9, 2009
Gjelina
In late December, my BFF came down for New Year's. We planned half a week's worth of good times - most of them revolving around eating or drinking. Based on the recommendation of my ex/Dre's current co-worker, for our "nice meal" of that week during BFF's visit: Andrea, BFF, BFF's future husband, and I ended up at Gjelina in Venice.
I'm just gonna say Yum. And it wasn't too overly priced for a "nice" meal. We all came out spending less than $100 and were really f*cking full by the end of it. It's been awhile, so I can't remember quite everything we had (which really just means I need to go back soon.) There was oysters, mussels, fried egg (over asparagus?... was that it?), truffle pizza, flank steak, two bottles of wine with *gold foil* (you know it's special then!), and probably a few more dishes I was too busy stuffing my face with to take pictures. Then there comes dessert. We really didn't need it, but that's never stopped us. I forget what exactly it was.. like butterscotch creme brulee? See that tasty little looking thing in the coffee cup in the third picture down there? To. Die. For. I'm pretty sure we had to stop ourselves from looking totally crass and licking the cup, but we probably all wanted to. Mix it with the flourless chocolate cake, and I was pretty happy girl.
It was super cute, and I highly recommend it (for anyone who's asking.) It's definitely got that Venice/Abbot Kinney vibe, and we sat outside in the back patio (yay Southern California). We also sat next to this raging fire place that roasted my arm until I made BFF Future Husband switch. hehe :) There's also really cute couchey/comfy dining areas that would be really fun for a nice grown up birthday dinner, or just hanging out and chilling. It's open air in the back with snazzy architecture and decor throughout. Which makes it cool, modern, hip, comfy, cozy and intimate all at the same time. I started reading some reviews, and as always, they can be kind of mixed. But I was never one for listening to reviews by strangers anyways so - If you can't tell by now, we all had a really great time. Thumbs up, Gjelina.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Jean's been really rockin' this blog. I guess that's what happens when you're nearly unemployed. Really, though, I very much appreciate it because I've been in New York all week. it was wonderful and cold and it snoed. This is what snow looks like in Manhattan...
It was really quite beautiful. That's pretty much all there is to tell: snow, food, walked, ate, brother-and-sister bonding time-d, came home and my apartment was dripping like an effen cave. But my trip was wonderful, so I'll just deal with these small inconveniences.
Now, for the weekend, Jean will again take over the regularly scheduled blog programming as I am off on a road trip with my best friend, Tim. Harry and Lloyd style, except we didn't get a scooter and good thing because it's raining today. We're going to San Francisco to visit his college roommates, my NorCal boy friends. Or man friends, I should say, because we've gotten quite old over the years. The Bay Area maybe won't be quite as beautiful as snow in New York, but it will be at fun.
See you on the other side.
It was really quite beautiful. That's pretty much all there is to tell: snow, food, walked, ate, brother-and-sister bonding time-d, came home and my apartment was dripping like an effen cave. But my trip was wonderful, so I'll just deal with these small inconveniences.
Now, for the weekend, Jean will again take over the regularly scheduled blog programming as I am off on a road trip with my best friend, Tim. Harry and Lloyd style, except we didn't get a scooter and good thing because it's raining today. We're going to San Francisco to visit his college roommates, my NorCal boy friends. Or man friends, I should say, because we've gotten quite old over the years. The Bay Area maybe won't be quite as beautiful as snow in New York, but it will be at fun.
See you on the other side.
I'm Just Not Into That Movie
So I held off on this blog, so I wouldn't totally spoil someone's movie experience. Chances are, if you REALLY cared, you went and saw this movie last night. Maybe you didn't want to deal with crowds, and I'll try my best not to spoil anything - but stop reading if you really don't want to know anything.
Tuesday, I went to a press screening of He's Just Not That Into You with my boss @ The Grove. I was slightly excited to see this movie, I'm not sure why. I thought it might be good. I thought maybe I would learn or enjoy or at the very least be entertained. I was uncomfortable. Maybe not through the whole movie, but there were a few moments where I slunk down in my seat, cringed, and prayed that girls are not this stupid. But they are, at least in this movie. Maybe Andrea said it best when she said "It makes you uncomfortable because you know girls like this." Maybe seeing it on the big screen was just too much. But it was HARD to watch. I also got really uncomfortable when I would laugh out loud about things that might make normal girls go "aww" - and silently cursed myself for being a "jerk", and wished Dorina was there so she could laugh with me.
My boss said that she could relate to every single woman in the movie, even the craziest one. She's also a bit older than I am, and has been in tons of relationships - so maybe it comes with the territory. But still, I hope I am never as crazy at the crazy one in this movie. And it's not like I can't relate. I related to Katherine Heigl's character in 27 dresses, I liked that movie. I can't relate to crazy people - like Meg Ryan in Sleepless, or in this case - Ginnifer Goodwin's character.
So, because she was crazy, I found her slightly annoying. (spoiler) And then when things happen the way they do for her. I don't agree. And I'm not happy for her because she bugs the sh*t out of me. Plus it doesn't make sense to me. And it was uber predictable, really early on. And then I think the biggest reason of all is that I feel like plot is then counter to what the book is supposedly trying to stand for, and thus give crazy girls hope and they can be crazy it's okay. Sooooo not the point of the book. Although, the book is a little crazy itself - it's supposed to be about giving the women power and sense, I don't feel like this movie did that.
I like the Jennifer Aniston story line, (spoiler) and although still a little bit of false hope is infused there, it makes sense. The Jennifer Connelly storyline is okay, (spoiler) but her husband is such a douche, that it just makes it sad. (That guy always plays these kinds of characters huh? Must be STBHim, being pigeon holed as THAT guy.) Drew Barrymore's story is entertaining, and maybe solely there for comic relief, and also to (spoiler) be able to wrap it up in the end, just so everything can be wrapped up. Why does the movie ending have to have a neat little bow on it in the end, even if the movie spent less than 5 minutes getting to that end. Makes. no. sense.
I get all crazy analytical about the behavior of girls and what does and doesn't work, and a LOT of times it doesn't make sense to me. I think this movie supports a little bit of that, and thus - it doesn't make sense to me/makes me not like it. Which is sad, because it so had the potential - but decided to be cliche instead. It had the potential to be "new" and "different" - which is why I feel like the book was so popular. The shock factor. This movie, had a point where it could have turned and been good and developed well, but it turned right around and got all hopeless love story on me. Aside from the crazy one, there were a few other characters that often made me say "really?!" and wonder if that's what trying to find love, dating or being in a relationship was like - cuz if it is... I'm so not having it. (Explains a lot huh? I'm totally going to be the crazy cat lady... or the crazy electronics lady (when I'm too lazy to take care of my cats)).
It wasn't all lost though. They had cute promo items... one being this date decoder - while being a little farfetched.. it can be a little downright mean. aka equals a good time. These 4 statements are my favorite:
Tuesday, I went to a press screening of He's Just Not That Into You with my boss @ The Grove. I was slightly excited to see this movie, I'm not sure why. I thought it might be good. I thought maybe I would learn or enjoy or at the very least be entertained. I was uncomfortable. Maybe not through the whole movie, but there were a few moments where I slunk down in my seat, cringed, and prayed that girls are not this stupid. But they are, at least in this movie. Maybe Andrea said it best when she said "It makes you uncomfortable because you know girls like this." Maybe seeing it on the big screen was just too much. But it was HARD to watch. I also got really uncomfortable when I would laugh out loud about things that might make normal girls go "aww" - and silently cursed myself for being a "jerk", and wished Dorina was there so she could laugh with me.
My boss said that she could relate to every single woman in the movie, even the craziest one. She's also a bit older than I am, and has been in tons of relationships - so maybe it comes with the territory. But still, I hope I am never as crazy at the crazy one in this movie. And it's not like I can't relate. I related to Katherine Heigl's character in 27 dresses, I liked that movie. I can't relate to crazy people - like Meg Ryan in Sleepless, or in this case - Ginnifer Goodwin's character.
So, because she was crazy, I found her slightly annoying. (spoiler) And then when things happen the way they do for her. I don't agree. And I'm not happy for her because she bugs the sh*t out of me. Plus it doesn't make sense to me. And it was uber predictable, really early on. And then I think the biggest reason of all is that I feel like plot is then counter to what the book is supposedly trying to stand for, and thus give crazy girls hope and they can be crazy it's okay. Sooooo not the point of the book. Although, the book is a little crazy itself - it's supposed to be about giving the women power and sense, I don't feel like this movie did that.
I like the Jennifer Aniston story line, (spoiler) and although still a little bit of false hope is infused there, it makes sense. The Jennifer Connelly storyline is okay, (spoiler) but her husband is such a douche, that it just makes it sad. (That guy always plays these kinds of characters huh? Must be STBHim, being pigeon holed as THAT guy.) Drew Barrymore's story is entertaining, and maybe solely there for comic relief, and also to (spoiler) be able to wrap it up in the end, just so everything can be wrapped up. Why does the movie ending have to have a neat little bow on it in the end, even if the movie spent less than 5 minutes getting to that end. Makes. no. sense.
I get all crazy analytical about the behavior of girls and what does and doesn't work, and a LOT of times it doesn't make sense to me. I think this movie supports a little bit of that, and thus - it doesn't make sense to me/makes me not like it. Which is sad, because it so had the potential - but decided to be cliche instead. It had the potential to be "new" and "different" - which is why I feel like the book was so popular. The shock factor. This movie, had a point where it could have turned and been good and developed well, but it turned right around and got all hopeless love story on me. Aside from the crazy one, there were a few other characters that often made me say "really?!" and wonder if that's what trying to find love, dating or being in a relationship was like - cuz if it is... I'm so not having it. (Explains a lot huh? I'm totally going to be the crazy cat lady... or the crazy electronics lady (when I'm too lazy to take care of my cats)).
It wasn't all lost though. They had cute promo items... one being this date decoder - while being a little farfetched.. it can be a little downright mean. aka equals a good time. These 4 statements are my favorite:
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Sleepless in Seattle - the Los Angeles 2009 version
So I kind of feel like I'm posting an AWFUL lot. But I'll say that I'm holding down the fort while Andrea is off gallivanting on the other side of the nation and she'll come back with lots of fun things to say. Or at least a link to pictures.
I got forwarded this while at work, from a co-worker and the email said "Is this you?" And then I read the following:
HAH. no. funny, but no. Actually, I think I my actual response was, "I wish." But actually, not really either. I wish in the sense that I wish I had had more time to sit around and chit chat and make smileys and conversations with people that I had a good "vibe" with. Or maybe I secretly wish that someone "cared" for me enough that they write a missed connections post about me on craigslist.
Which I guess brings me to another point. WHO DOES THIS STUFF?! Apparently a TON of people. But really - what are the chances that you write something like this, that ONE someone finds it and responds. Especially since there are literally pages and PAGES of these to wade through. Do people surf these ads in the off chance that someone's writing about them in the internet? Well, apparently this shit works, because we were able to figure out who it was. But sadly, girl isn't going to respond. Could have been a Red Carpet romance. I think it's kind of cute that some boy out there is willing to write about how he's been "kicking himself for the last 2 days for letting you get away." Cute. Really cute.
These things always just seems so far fetched. But it's actually within my realm of tangible people. So weird.
I got forwarded this while at work, from a co-worker and the email said "Is this you?" And then I read the following:
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HAH. no. funny, but no. Actually, I think I my actual response was, "I wish." But actually, not really either. I wish in the sense that I wish I had had more time to sit around and chit chat and make smileys and conversations with people that I had a good "vibe" with. Or maybe I secretly wish that someone "cared" for me enough that they write a missed connections post about me on craigslist.
Which I guess brings me to another point. WHO DOES THIS STUFF?! Apparently a TON of people. But really - what are the chances that you write something like this, that ONE someone finds it and responds. Especially since there are literally pages and PAGES of these to wade through. Do people surf these ads in the off chance that someone's writing about them in the internet? Well, apparently this shit works, because we were able to figure out who it was. But sadly, girl isn't going to respond. Could have been a Red Carpet romance. I think it's kind of cute that some boy out there is willing to write about how he's been "kicking himself for the last 2 days for letting you get away." Cute. Really cute.
These things always just seems so far fetched. But it's actually within my realm of tangible people. So weird.
Aldo
In the on going quest to obtaining a puppy - here's a new office friend. He's not for keepsies, but he's a frequent visitor, and I got to detain him and make sure he wasn't roughing up my auction stuff while we were on a conference call. Even though I smelled a lot like dog afterwards, it was pretty worth it.
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Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Can You Love Someone You've Never Met?
Okay, so that title's kind of a lie. I've "met" this person. For the purposes of this blog, let's call him.. "cool dude". I've met cool dude, I've even met cool dude's step-mom. I have pictures of my friends with cool dude, when, sadly, I was not around. I heard it was really fun though. So, I know cool dude, but I don't *know* cool dude. But yet... I love him. You want to know why?
THIS is why: http://theworstblog.org
I read this, and it makes me giddy. I'm not gonna lie, on occasion, I enjoy laughing at other people's expense (sorry...) Especially if it's a physical slam-your-face-into-a-wall kind of thing, those are my fave. I enjoy sarcasm, I enjoy wit, and I enjoy clever: I enjoy theworstblog.
My Top Three so far...
1. pfft
*what did I tell you... I like crashes.
2. Worst Sales Guy Ever.
3. Teeny Texts-a-lot & Worst father ever.
*Okay, so this is 2 choices, but they're of the same subject matter and both good, so I'm going to make an executive decision and say tie.
Enjoy people... and you're welcome.
THIS is why: http://theworstblog.org
I read this, and it makes me giddy. I'm not gonna lie, on occasion, I enjoy laughing at other people's expense (sorry...) Especially if it's a physical slam-your-face-into-a-wall kind of thing, those are my fave. I enjoy sarcasm, I enjoy wit, and I enjoy clever: I enjoy theworstblog.
My Top Three so far...
1. pfft
*what did I tell you... I like crashes.
2. Worst Sales Guy Ever.
3. Teeny Texts-a-lot & Worst father ever.
*Okay, so this is 2 choices, but they're of the same subject matter and both good, so I'm going to make an executive decision and say tie.
Enjoy people... and you're welcome.
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