Greenery and Humid Air

2008-11-03T19:43:00.002-05:00

On Halloween we arrived at a house that seemed to be on the edge of the earth because it took us forever to get there, and when I occasionally looked out the window all I saw were trees and fields and horses...

When I walked in it was almost as if I were walking into a masquerade--there were plenty of people dressed up. I quickly threw on my costume, which was a bumble bee. Within fifteen to twenty minutes there were so many people at the party that it was impossible to walk through the living room. Most of the people that were dressed up were women, which wasn't surprising. While I was there I saw bambi, a witch that kept reversing her costume from black to white, a black kitty, an immortal warrior from the movie 300, a sexy cop, a nurse... My favorite was the immortal warrior.

Nothing significant happened, unfortunately. I do remember bambi swallowed the worm at the bottle of the tequila bottle by accident and almost threw it up all over the table.

2008-10-31T09:06:00.002-04:00

He wrapped his arms around me, kissing me sweetly on the cheek. I turned to look at him and returned his smile. He gently placed a hand on my cheek, savoring every moment. Then I felt his warm lips on mine, kissing me with a fervor passion. His mouth moved up to my ear, and I shivered. He whispered with the softest voice, "I love you." I knew instantly that I loved him back, but I couldn't bring myself to say it. It had been a short while since we ended up together; a mere four months. Although for some odd reason, I felt that I could spend the rest of my life with this man with no complaints. I knew that was rather irrational thinking, but my intuitive side was strong at this point. I gave in and confessed my irrevocable love to him. It felt amazing.

2008-10-31T08:59:00.002-04:00

I decided to renovate my blog. I've deleted most of my previous posts to get a fresh start on the future. I've also got a layout of my own in the making, but who knows when I'll be able to finish it because I've been too busy lately.

I have recently got a new job. After months upon tedious months, I have finally found the perfect job. I now work on the Highline school district's website, updating and the like. And the best part: I get to work on my own time!

Eagle Eye, 2008

2008-09-28T14:39:00.006-04:00

Yesterday I had the privilege, yes, privilege, to see the new movie Eagle Eye. It was one of those miscellaneous moments when I had the urge to see a movie, and bought a ticket to a movie that just sounded good at the box office. It actually ended up to be pretty well thought out.

Rating: C+

Director: D.J. Caruso

Starring: Shia Labeouf, Michelle Monaghan, Rosario Dawson, Billy Bob Thornton

Plot: Jerry Shaw (LaBeouf) and Rachel Holloman (Monaghan) are two strangers thrown together by a mysterious phone call from a woman they have never met. Threatening their lives and family, she pushes Jerry and Rachel into a series of increasingly dangerous situation, using the technology of everyday life to track and control their every move. As the situation escalates, these two ordinary people become the country's most wanted fugitives, who must work together to discover what is really happening -– and more importantly, why.

My thoughts: I'm not too soft for Shia Labeouf, for one thing. He seems to always play the same rolls in movies; an average guy who is thrown into a situation that is bizarre and unreal. Although he plays the roll well, I just can't warm up to him. Even though Labeouf isn't one of my favorite actors, Eagle Eye still KICKED ASS. The action scenes, for one thing. I love car chases. Not to mention the foot chases were full of excitement as well. This is a movie that doesn't stop to let the audience stop relax and think things through very often. The plot continues to go through twists and turns throughout the entirety of it. As more details and clues are thrown in, the viewer realizes there's more to the story than originally thought. Although one thing I did not enjoy too much about this movie was that it was very far fetched. In some parts, I actually found it quite preposterous. I'm not going to say that some of the things that happened weren't possible, but they're not easy to believe. If you ignore these flaws, the movie will be rather enjoyable. The acting is perfect, and the story is full and complete. It is definitely one of the better action movies to come out so far this year.

books

2008-09-11T20:04:00.002-04:00

I have just finished reading Twilight by Stephenie Meyer; it is amazing! Definitely one of my favorite books of all time, I cannot wait to read the rest of the series!

I typically do not like vampires, but when you involve them with forbidden love and romance, it is too entrancing. Also, the movie is coming out November 21st! I'm super excited.

I just started reading the book Clockwork Heart by Dru Pagliassotti. I bought it because it looks interesting, and just recently learned that it was steampunk, which I researched not too long ago. It seems interesting enough.

Personal Reference: The next series I want to read is The Midnight Breed by Lara Adrian.

The Dark Knight, 2008

2008-07-25T14:42:00.005-04:00

Rating: A+

Director: Christopher Nolan

Actors: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Michael Caine, Aaron Eckhart, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman

Plot: Set within a year after the events of Batman Begins, Batman, Lieutenant James Gordon, and new district attorney Harvey Dent successfully begin to round up the criminals that plague Gotham City until a mysterious and sadistic criminal mastermind known only as the Joker appears in Gotham, creating a new wave of chaos. Batman's struggle against the Joker becomes deeply personal, forcing him to "confront everything he believes" and improve his technology to stop him.

My Thoughts: During the movie I did get a little confused, but my questions were sooned answered. This is a movie one really needs to watch more than once to fully understand the meaning behind it. It was probably one of the best movies I've seen. I love a movie with a good story, and The Dark Knight definitely had one. There's a lot more things going on in the movie than just the battle between Batman and the Joker. A love triangle and an inner battle between good and evil are a couple of the examples. Definitely amazing movie one would continue to watch over and over.

Sweeney Todd, 2007

2008-01-06T21:14:00.001-05:00

Rating: C+

Director: Tim Burton

Actors: Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Alan Rickman, Sacha Baron Cohen

Plot: Based on the hit Broadway musical which tells the infamous story of Benjamin Barker, a.k.a Sweeney Todd, who sets up a barber shop down in London which is the basis for a sinister partnership with his fellow tenant, Mrs. Lovett.

My thoughts: Even though the actors in this movie sing throughout almost the entire dialogue, the story was still pretty good. It had a huge twist to it and left you interested through the entire movie. The actors did great portraying their parts and emotions... And of course Johnny Depp looked great as a dark and vengeful man. Mhmmm. I think if you're into Tim Burton's style of directing and you love movies that keep you thinking and guessing then this is a fantastic movie for you and it's definitely worth watching.

Spanglish, 2004

2008-01-01T22:25:00.000-05:00

Rating: B

Director: James L. Brooks

Actors: Adam Sandler, Téa Leoni, Paz Vega

Plot: John Clasky is a devoted dad whose skills as a chef have offered his family a very upscale life, including a summer home in Malibu and a breathtaking new Mexican housekeeper, named Flor. She and her daughter Cristina have recently emigrated to L.A. from Mexico and are trying to find a better life. When they move in with the Claskys for the summer, Flor has to fight for her daughter's soul as she discovers that life in a new country is perilous!

My thoughts: I had never even heard of this movie before I saw it sitting in a basket at Wal Mart. I saw that Adam Sandler was in it and that it was a romantic comedy, so I decided to get it. I didn't know what to expect before I watched it, but as I watched it I noticed that the story was serious, but it had a lot of little laughs and comedy relief in between main scenes. The story overall was spectacular. I love the whole idea of a dedicated mother striving for a perfect life for her daughter. She didn't want her daughter to fall into a stereotypical American life full of greed and high expectations, but she was constantly struggling with the antagonist of the film, who is John Clasky's insecure wife. It was hilarious either way. The only thing I didn't enjoy was the ending. It didn't end the way I wanted it to, but that is for you to decide.