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Smoking is a real addiction. Within the permissive cocoon of my friends, a cigarette here and there (or ten times a day) doesn't seem like an issue. But at my grandma's house, it was. I behaved like a criminal, stealing away to my car at midnight for a quick toxic punch to the lungs. My pink glitter lighter and Marlboro Lights became contraband ( Read more... ) -
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Back in Mesa for a couple days. Saw The Dark Knight again with my sister. I have to say, it is definitely worth a second look. I picked up things I didn't the first time around, and was able to focus on some of the subtler elements of the film. Loved it! I have to say this is the best film I've seen in 2008 so far. Everyone goes on about ( Read more... ) -
Thoughts on Batman.
So, I saw The Dark Knight on Saturday and have been digesting it. Below are my thoughts on the film.
First off, let's address the Heath Ledger factor. His portrayal of the Joker was mesmerizing. People are calling this his greatest performance (personally, I'd give that honor to his work in Brokeback Mountain). And it is great! He bravely took ( Read more... ) -
epiphany
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Writer's Block: On Character Preferences
Favorites:
*Giles from Buffy. Why stuffy old Giles? Because his wit is dry and subtle, and he is the ultimate loyal "father figure." I love Anthony Stewart Head's understated performance, both dramatic and hilarious.
*Ron from Harry Potter. He exemplifies loyalty and shows extraordinary character development. Although he's not as look-at-me as ( Read more... ) -
Ear-gasm
1. Portugal the Man and Rx bandits tomorrow!
2. Pinback in September
3. GOGOL BORDELLO in September
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Violin
It was in its case in the garage. Not where I left it. But I did leave it - for two solid years. And recently I've felt this yearning to play again, to have my fingers climb up the ladder and onto the bridge, to hear the whisper of rosin sliding across my bow, to make the sadness of vibrato come alive ( Read more... ) -
monsoon season
There was a torrential downpour last night in Phoenix. The desert doesn't storm often, but when it does, it is with rage and beauty rarely seen elsewhere.
I stood on my back porch watching the rain hammer down in sheets. I thought to myself, "Wow, when I was younger I would have run into the storm." Then I got upset at the thought of no longer ( Read more... ) -
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I have realized recently that I'm way too obsessed with my weight and food. Diet pills, low carb, 1200 calories a day, you name it - I've tried it. People might mistake my constant looking in the mirror as vanity. Rather, it's analyzing my body and pinpointing areas I think I need to tone or tighten. In the mirror, what I always see is someone ( Read more... ) -
Epic Summer Road Trip 2008
Tonight is my last night on this road trip. Tomorrow I will go to where I grew up, and then sometime soon back to the Old Pueblo. I've been diligently keeping a journal, so here are a few excerpts.
7/2/08: Right now I'm in Jacksone Hole. This nostalgia tour has been fascinating. It's making my dad more fleshed out in my eyes. By retracing the ( Read more... )