- Harry Dresden (from Jim Butcher's book Cold Days)
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Happy New Years
Went to the Space Needle in Seattle to see the new year fireworks. I might have been a little too close, as several pieces of who-knows-what fell in my hair and one even got in my eye. But it was all worth it in the end. The fireworks were awesome. I especially liked the spiny ones. ^.^
Sadly, I didn't get any pictures of the fireworks. Like an idiot I neglected to charge my phone all the way and ten minutes before the fireworks went off my phone gave the"battery is critically low" warning. Still, I'm sure plenty of other people got some good shots. :'(
Well, there is always next year! (I'll have to remember to bring warmer clothes and possibly a blanket and not come four hours early because there isn't much to do while waiting. And of course, remember to charge my phone)
On a side note, I think the smell of burning rubber and gunpowder is going to stick to me for a few days. :-/
Sadly, I didn't get any pictures of the fireworks. Like an idiot I neglected to charge my phone all the way and ten minutes before the fireworks went off my phone gave the"battery is critically low" warning. Still, I'm sure plenty of other people got some good shots. :'(
Well, there is always next year! (I'll have to remember to bring warmer clothes and possibly a blanket and not come four hours early because there isn't much to do while waiting. And of course, remember to charge my phone)
On a side note, I think the smell of burning rubber and gunpowder is going to stick to me for a few days. :-/
Monday, December 31, 2012
Four Brothers
Watching the movie Four Brothers for the first time. Good movie, I like the humor and there's a lot of action. Bad thing - killed my favorite character yet again. >_<
Akimu and Semi
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My Cute Kitty
これわ 私の かわいい 猫 です。
彼女の名はスイートハートです。
So, here I am six months or so after I finished high school and I haven't studied Japanese once. I decided I'd start writing a few Japanese phrases in my blog to get back on track. Feel free to correct any mistakes.
彼女の名はスイートハートです。
So, here I am six months or so after I finished high school and I haven't studied Japanese once. I decided I'd start writing a few Japanese phrases in my blog to get back on track. Feel free to correct any mistakes.
Melancholy
Went on a four mile walk last night in preparation for climbing Mt. Rainier. I came this close to getting a blister. But other than that I was doing pretty good. Of course, the double chocolate cookie ice cream that I ate when I got back home probably wasn't the best of ideas (worth it though).
On a side note, I've been feeling rather melancholy of late. This song about sums it up...
On a side note, I've been feeling rather melancholy of late. This song about sums it up...
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Dark Shadows
Re-watched Dark Shadows (The new movie not the TV show) the other night. I love that movie so much. I don't care what anyone says, it is a good movie. You can't judge something before taking the time to watch it in the first place. Johnny Depp was such a cliched vampire with completely overdone acting. It was perfect. So funny.
Mt. Rainier
I'm going to clime/hike Mt. Rainier for the first time at the end of next summer. Since I've never climbed a mountain before or really hiked in general I'm told I should build up to it. Plus there will be less snow by then. Of course I'm not climbing to the top, just nine miles or so (round trip). It should take about 5 hours to get up and 3 hrs back down.
Then if I feel like it I'll make the climb to the top some other time. But that's a seven day trip and I'm not sure who I should trust to take care of my animals. No one from my family or my friends is particularly adept in animal care. Still, I'll find someone if I have to.
Then if I feel like it I'll make the climb to the top some other time. But that's a seven day trip and I'm not sure who I should trust to take care of my animals. No one from my family or my friends is particularly adept in animal care. Still, I'll find someone if I have to.
Movie Review - The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Hobbit is a feast for the eyes. Amazing graphics. As far as I could tell it kept to the original storyline as well. I'm not 100% certain as I've never been able to get very far into the book but the parts I had read were very well done in .
There are a few things that set this movie back from being one of my favorites though. First off the background music was less than average. Secondly, that creepy thing that's always saying "my precious" really freaks me out. I can't stand him. Thirdly, it was so long. I found myself yawning and zoning out at several parts.
I watched The Hobbit in 3D as well, so my eyes really hurt by the middle and were utterly tired by the end. Then there's the added fact that I wear glasses. 3D glasses over regular glasses in not exactly the most pleasant experience and more than a little embarrassing.
I did like the choice of actor who played Bilbo Baggins. He was also in Sherlock. I think he is perfect for the role.
There are a few things that set this movie back from being one of my favorites though. First off the background music was less than average. Secondly, that creepy thing that's always saying "my precious" really freaks me out. I can't stand him. Thirdly, it was so long. I found myself yawning and zoning out at several parts.
I watched The Hobbit in 3D as well, so my eyes really hurt by the middle and were utterly tired by the end. Then there's the added fact that I wear glasses. 3D glasses over regular glasses in not exactly the most pleasant experience and more than a little embarrassing.
I did like the choice of actor who played Bilbo Baggins. He was also in Sherlock. I think he is perfect for the role.
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