Lonely Sneaks

Looking back, I wish that I had packed a mate for my black sneakers. They always look so lonely on the floor in my studio, and I don't know how well they are going to serve me if I ever want to go somewhere hip or trendy. I think with my first paycheck I will have to buy some boots.

Sing-Along with Dr. Horrible

Allow me to explain how incredibly awesome Dr. Horrible's Sing Along Blog is. Imagine that in the time it would take you to watch one episode of your favorite hour-long TV show (without commercials) you could watch a self-contained mini movie with singing, basic choreography, Neil Patrick Harris, Nathan Filion and an evil-ass horse, and it was all brought to you by super-genius Joss Whedon. OK, done imagining what an awesome and wonderful experience would be? Well rest assured that you can have all of these things. Right here, right now.

Seriously, I don't know why Hulu isn't more famous. You can watch lots of episodes of TV (House and Heroes for me) and some movies too, completely for free!

But back to Dr. Horrible. If you are still on this page, leave. Go watch it. And then come back because the following contains spoilers.

First, here are two reasons why I am in love with Neil Patrick Harris:

Laundry Day:



Brand New Day:


Of course one of the reasons that I love Joss Whedon is that his work always has a huge fan following. And lots of times, they have really smart things to say. There are some quite interesting discussions over at the Sing Along Blog Message Board. I think my favorite so far is the discussion of an alternate ending written by bellatrys over at LiveJournal. An ideal ending, but not one that Joss, or I, or any of the Whedonians I know actually, would ever support. Because ideal endings are not something that good art, or Joss Whedon, will ever give us.

What intrigued me most about this discussion, though, was not the talk about what should have happened to Penny or Doctor Horrible, but a small point that I almost passed over. User rudyhenkel said:

"Although I don't actually like the alternative proposed by the OP, why on earth should anyone *have* to accept the ending as is? If this was reality you'd be correct. Fortunately, this is fiction. So, while Sutures' alternative vision may lack the numbers, production value and artistry of the ending given to us, both endings are just as real. That is, not at all. People have to face and accept enough tragedy in real life. They shouldn't be forced to accept it in fiction as well, if they don't wish to."

I think that this is a valid argument for why fanfic exist, but I can't agree with what rudyhenkel says. When I find a writer as wonderful as Whedon, I get attached to the stories. His characters and plots are so well-crafted that to me, they are real. I relate to them as if they were my neighbors or enemies, and I am sad when their stories are over and I have to let go. Sure, fiction is fiction, but I think that the endings of really great fiction should absolutely, without a doubt, be regarded as truth.

What more can I say? Joss has delivered once again. I can't wait for the sequel!

This just in

I just found out that Seth Green is in talks to join the third season of Heroes. This excites me more than you know, but it also disappoints me a little. Aside from the fact that the third season is set to air the day before I leave the States, another reason for my personal down is that I just haven't been able to commit to TV shows the way I used to. If I had it my way I would be caught up on all of my favorite primetime shows, especially Heroes and House. (Read on for the realization that made me change my mind midpost)

Since I moved to Ocean City, there hasn't been a single night when there isn't something better to do between the hours of 8 and 10 than watch a TV show. It's because I have the most awesome roommates, and it is infinitely more satisfying to socialize with them and enjoy their company while I still have it nightly. And since they (mostly) don't watch of the television, hour-long dramas are not something we are going to bond over. And you know what? I wouldn't want it any other way right now. Serialized network television is something that I was able to commit to when I was living at home and opening the airport store five days a week. I had to wake up too early to do anything at night and I was always alone so I would watch Prison Break House. And Heroes was something that I could watch with Kelly, or even better, with the folks at E-03.

So in the time it took me to write this post I have re-evaluated the reason for my disappointment. Since I will be in France, I will likely miss another season of some view-worthy TV. And if I am able to watch it on the interwebs while I'm in France, that will certainly mean I am missing out on some other way to absorb le French culture.

Sigh. I hope there are still good shows on when I settle into whatever life I choose.

WANT

ilikethese

all i gotta say is

mmmm.

happiness

thank
you
donna.

I frickin love Yahoo!

because they always put the best news stories on my homepage. I mean, yesterday they kept me up to date with what's going on in France, and today when I go to check my mail, I am affronted by a picture of my favorite animal in the world. If you don't feel like reading the whole article, let me just sum it up: Abu Dhabi has a camel beauty contest. Winner is female hottie camel. Prince of Dubai buys her (along with a couple other non-winner but sexy nonetheless camels) for 4.49 million dollars! he paid 2.72 mill for the female camel alone! imagine. also, i learned from this story that Abu Dhabi is the first emirate of the UAE federation to begin using robot riders instead of child jockeys. robots! well, i guess it helps out the children, huh?

waiting to hear from France

and my nerves are getting more strained with every day that passes. I thought I was going to find out about my acceptance (or non-acceptance) with the teaching program in France in March, but it turns out I have to wait until May. Professeur says that my chances are stellar, but I'm still super-nervous.

Anyway, my top choice was Nice, which is in South France on the border of Italy. The more I research the area the more I hope they station me there. I mean, anywhere in France will be great, but I'm hoping that this is my view for the six months I'm there.

OK, OK I'm probably being naive. It's not like I would be able to afford beachfront property and look at that picturesque view daily, but maybe I'll have something close :)

Enough about me and my dreams. I read in the news today that the Olympic relay in Paris was disrupted by protestors against the Chinese government. What would it be like to witness something like that? And if all this happened because of the torch relay, imagine the possibilities that could go down at the games themselves. It's gonna be quite an August.

my mind is creating a picture

but my hands can't translate it onto paper. i've been thinking for weeks now, and i have finally pulled everything together and i know exactly what i want my new tattoo to be.



it is by far the biggest one i've thought about, and incredibly detailed. and i can't wait to get it done and show everyone!



here's a portion of it:



i assure you it won't be just a cliched cherry blossom. there is much more to it, including a honey bee, a goldfinch, dawn, and some lines from "Celui qui entre par hasard"

Now if only I could draw better I'd be set. Good thing I totally trust my artist.