I always remember to blog when I know I'll be too busy to keep it up. Today marks the end of the first week of my final first semester in college, and what do I do? Blog.
After just one week of school, I can feel how much stuff I have on my plate. But I like blogging. I stumbled upon one of the activities we had in our INTAC class from freshman year and a lot of my blockmates mentioned my blog. So I got curious about what they were talking about so I looked into my Multiply (because Facebook was just beginning to blow up at that point in time), and apparently, my college freshman self blogged A LOT. And what's weird about it was how I blogged a lot about what happened to me on the day I blogged. It's weird because if you look at my Tumblr, it's almost completely void of my identity. You wouldn't know it's mine unless I (somehow) told you or somebody told you. I liked the anonymity my Tumblr (sort of) had.
Going through my old posts made me realize that I kind of like looking back at what I've written in the past. It was a good sign that I didn't cringe so much at what I wrote three years ago. (Because my 18-year-old self used to cringe a lot about my 15-year-old self's blog posts.) Now, it seems that I am letting my future self down by not blogging at all. Well, hello future self. Look! I'm blogging! Here's one more thing your bored self can read.
What I miss in particular is blogging about what I'm watching. For instance, I've begun watching United States of Tara. It's really interesting. I'm really amazed at how Toni Collette is able to act out so many different personalities in one scene. Amazing. And its so timely that I've finally decided to watch the show since I'm currently taking up Abnormal Psychology. I feel like such an expert on Dissociative Identity Disorder (thank you, Tara). But then again, what does our AbPsych professor tell us on our first day? Film and television exaggerate psychological abnormalities. So much for learning through television. Whatevs. At least I know what questions to ask.
Another thing that bugs me about United States of Tara is that it got cancelled. WHY?! It's such a great show with a great cast. I'm seriously into it.
Well, with or without United States of Tara. Showtime has seriously become my favorite TV network. It has the best underrated shows. Their shows are guilty pleasures I just love to sink my teeth into. I hope a really great show takes United States of Tara's place (and Weeds, too).
My Alter Ego Gets Married!
All throughout the first few seasons of One Tree Hill, I've always been on Team Brucas. I insisted on the pairing despite the obvious fact that it's always going to be Lucas and Peyton, and I hated it. In my head, I wanted Peyton to end up with Jake Jagielski. Makes sense, doesn't it? But Jake's just too nice of a guy and let Peyton go back to Tree Hill for Lucas.
Next came Felix, who was another favorite. Let's face it, he was lovely to look at, but he turned out to be such a douche, that he just had to be kicked out of Tree Hill for good. Then Chase came along and I thought, hey, not bad. (Of course, I've had a crush on Stephen Coletti since Laguna Beach.) But there was always something missing with that pairing. They just don't click, you know?Good thing Julian Baker came along. Of course it sucked that Julian was Peyton's first, and the reason why he came to Tree Hill in the first place was to win Peyton back, but he is Brooke's perfect match and they had to meet some way.
Julian Baker is the perfect fiance. He is the sweetest, most thoughtful guy there is. It's just too unfortunate that he isn't for real. It doesn't matter that he didn't have any real guy friends (except for Jamie Scott) or that he has an embarrassingly awkward high-five, it was nothing compared to the way he looked at Brooke, the way he treated Brooke, and the way he loved Brooke. He is Brooke's perfect match. His wedding vow says it all.
I'm so glad that Brooke finally got married to Julian. I had tears in my eyes. I love the little back stories they made for Brooke and Julian. The veil that Brooke found when she was a kid (Brooke's red door made a comeback!), and Julian's half token. It added so much sentimentality to the episode. I love how Jamie used Julian's story as his best man's speech. And I love that Julian passed on his half token to Jamie... because he didn't need it, because he found his other half. It kind of reminds me how Jamie helped Julian with his proposal to Brooke. It's just wonderful.I can't help but gush! I am so happy for Brooke it's insane. I'm just hoping my future turns out the same way. Besides, I'd be glad to marry a Julian Baker. Julian's not only the sweetest, most thoughtful guy ever. He's also a producer-slash-director. He is such a film guy, that he fell in love with Brooke while she was dancing to the theme of The Breakfast Club. He and I will bond watching wonderful movies together. If my future turns out to be anything like this, then I can't wait.
School Never Ends
I've been pretty much busy this past week. I had a lot of stuff going on in school.
Cyrus (2010)
Despite the hectic week, I was still able to watch most of the TV shows that came out this week. It's hard not to, I'm addicted to those shows! Especially One Tree Hill, which just came back from its holiday break. I'll blog about that some other time. Movies, on the other hand, not so much. Heck, Cyrus is the only movie I've seen all week! And it pretty much sucks that I was hoping to have some funny downtime, but no... It wasn't funny at all. A movie with John C. Reily and Jonah Hill, you kinda expect it to be funny. Again, no.... It was just plain bad. Let's leave it at that.
I gotta get me some good movies to watch.
Zero Productivity
The Onion Movie (2008)
There's a reason some movies go direct to video--they suck. This movie totally did. The only bonus I got was a Joel McHale and Robert Hoffman cameo. (Apparently, Harry Shum Jr.'s supposed to be in it too but I didn't see him in the scene he's supposed to be in.)
Wet Hot American Summer (2001)
Despite the dirty title, Wet Hot American Summer isn't that dirty. It's a comedy about a 1980's summer camp starring an ensamble cast: Jeneane Garofalo, Bradley Cooper, Paul Rudd, Amy Poehler, Elizabeth Banks, Molly Shannon, Marguerite Moreau, Michael Ian Black, Ken Marino, Christopher Meloni.
Christopher Meloni's movie roles shock me. This is the second time I've seen him play a totally weird, crazy character in a movie. The first time is in Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle. It's just really weird to see him play those kinds of characters considering his role in Law and Order. It just seems out of character. But he's pretty good at playing creepy-guy roles.
Another second for me is Bradley Cooper playing a gay guy. The first I saw him play a gay role is in Valentine's Day. In that movie, he didn't have to do anything gay at the slightest, but it was really shocking when the camera pulled back to reveal him giving Eric Dane's character a flower. I swear, the whole cinema gasped in shock. In Wet Hot American Summer, he actually kisses a guy (Michael Ian Black), has sex with him (apparently, he's a bottom), and marries him. Plus, he plays a stereotypical gay guy--the type who likes Broadway--and it's not even awkward at all! Despite his macho persona, it's shocking how he can pull off an effeminate gay role. The shock might have worn off from Valentine's Day, but I'm thinking he's just a really good actor.
Elizabeth Banks is slowly becoming a favorite. The first few times I've seen her, I mistake her for Rachel McAdams. I mean, c'mon, they seriously look alike. And, I don't know why, but she annoyed me in films like Definitely, Maybe. But ever since she joined 30 Rock, I have serious respect for her. She is a great comedy actress. There is something about 30 Rock that makes you realize how awesome actors are. Elizabeth Banks is one of them. Elizabeth Banks' Avery spunk came out in Wet Hot American Summer which is awesome. Although she practically just made out with Paul Rudd the whole film, it beats seeing her play a vulnerable character. She's a strong woman, she should keep playing those kinds of characters.
Shank (2010)
Watched Shank primarily because Kaya Scodelario's in it. The second reason why I watched it is because it's a British film. British films (and TV series) nowadays are really interesting. Shank is one of those films. I really liked the editing and the story. They're unapologetic and in-your-face, which I love.
I made a new discovery: Michael Socha. At first I thought he looked really familiar. I realized he looked a lot like Jake Gyllenhaal, which he does. But it wasn't it. Then, I realized that the way he spoke was really familiar, and his name, too. Then, I remembered Misfits' Lauren Socha, who looks and speaks like him, and has (duh) the same last name. Apparently, Michael Socha is her brother. It was so dumb how slow I put things together. Anyway, there. At least, I was able to put two and two together.
Might Need Rehab
I watch too much movies, today especially. This is the last one I hope.
Pretty Persuasion (2005)
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