Monday, June 19, 2006

I'm not dead yet! No, really. It's summer, though, and you'd think that I'd pay more attention to this. But I really don't. It happens. Not much is going on, although I'm trying to figure out a lot of stuff for myself. It'll be my last year and then I'll have graduamacated from el college-o, and that's pretty fucking scary to think about. I've been looking at grad programs in the north east, in Boston and the surrounding areas so far. I'd love to live in Boston, I think it would be a blast, and I have some family up that way. I've also been thinking about going for the doctorate... I'm gonna be in school for the rest of my life anyway, I might as well go for gold, right? And Dr. Arcadia just sounds so cool... ^_~ Otherwise, I'm of the firm belief that it is impossible to get a job in this stupid college town, and this is not because I haven't tried. Short of working the corner, it is just impossible to make money here. Been watching a lot of movies, reading books. Saturday is the most recent, by Ian McEwan. I honestly think that he is one of the best writers alive right now. The book was fabulous and I think that I'm probably going to read his Enduring Love next. He's also written Atonement, which I read for my British Lit Class in London, and it was one of the best books I have ever read. I've got a long list of stuff to get through, though, so if anybody wants to join the fun or at least wants a good book recommendation, just let me know. The most recent movie was Saw and that was last night. It was amazingly disappointing. I remember when there was a lot of talk about it on blogs and boards when it first came out but for one reason or another I didn't pay a lot of attention to it. I know a lot of people who said it was scary though and that absolutely baffles me. Not really, my friends. Unless we're talking about how bad the acting was, because that was definitely terrifying. I've been on a scary movie kick though. I watched The Exorcist a few days ago with Shannon and it was the first time she'd seen it, so that was fun. It remains one of my favorites. I also saw The Exorcism of Emily Rose not too long ago and that provoked a very interesting discussion on religion, so that was pretty cool. What are some favorites? There's a remarkable number of classics that I haven't seen yet, so I think I'm going to make that a new summer hobby... possibly. I'm still pretty broke. I hesitate to say that I've made no advances on the whole romantic aspect of my life, but not much has been happening. Certain people are coming back in the next couple of weeks for summer session C, however, so we'll see what happens. Otherwise, I'm probably going to take another class because that's the only way I can get financial aid and I need the money. I have university credit from a previous course debacle, so the class is already paid for. It looks like it'll be a course on the Old Testament, which I'm actually pretty excited about. I've been meaning to really read and study the bible lately. For some reason or another Christianity and the Church and all of that stuff has been incredibly interesting to me as of late. It might be because Constantine was on for like five days in a row and I kept catching the end of it where the Devil comes in. Best part of the movie, by the way. I love all of it though, unabashedly. lol Also, I love Aveda with a passion. They opened a student academy here and I finally got my hair cut. $12 for a professional job, kids. It's effing amazing. Aveda also has the absolute best products for your hair that money can buy. They're completely natural and they make your hair look fantastic. I italicize that for emphasis. Before I go, I am plugging this great, fun, entertaining book that everybody must buy. It's called Stupid and Contagious and it's a really light read, but it's fucking hysterical, and there's a huge focus on music in it. I love it. Go forth and spend your American dollars, my little ones!

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