do you have the Oscar blues?

Courtesy of TORn, here are some things to do during the Oscars to enjoy them as much as you did in previous years :

• Dress in your most expensive dress or suit, head out your front door and wait by your front porch for several hours. Complain about the massive lineups to anyone who walks by.
  
• Grab your copy of Emerald Rose, World Without Sundays...and why not, some Led Zeppelin and put them on rotation in your CD player. As the songs change you can pretend you are walking through various venues at the Oscar Party, pretend to clap for the bands. Hooting and hollering are also acceptable.
  
• Order in some roasted chicken, veggies, pasta and desserts, place them on a large table decorated with flowers and sprinkles. Walk out of the room and walk back in and say 'wow! what a feast!'. Proceed to eat the food.
  
• Turn all your TV's on to the Oscar telecast, blast them really really loud in every room. If the neighbors complain, ignore what they say and reply with witty party conversation.
  
• Hoot and holler when any LOTR related person is caught on camera, this may be difficult since no LOTR movies are in contention. You can also glue photos of Orlando and Elijah to flash cards and occasionally take a look at them and holler.
  
• Pretend that every category has LOTR in it, no matter who wins pretend they won for LOTR, this may lead to exhaustion since there are many winners. Keep water handy.
  
• After the show is over line up your LOTR action figures on a shelf in a room, walk about 20ft away and crab your camera, try snapping photos of the 'actors' on 'stage'. Complain to no one in particular that you wish you were closer.
  
• Stand in front of the mirror and take photos of yourself, if you have someone with you, you can take photos of eachother. On the computer insert images of the stars and print them out, tell your friends.
  

I have confidence that there small activities will capture that magic from years past!

so random

umm, okay...  (new Keanu movie trailer from a Philip K. Dick story)

A new form of pointless procrastination.  My record is 1949.58...beat that, suckas!  (KT, I'm ahead of you again ;)  )

An article on British smiles vs. American smiles is somewhat interesting... 

 

And now for your moment of anti-Zen

Chucks

What kind of shoe are you?

"men reading fashion magazines; oh what a world it seems we live in" - Rufus Wainwright

Crazy.

And, I'd just like to point out a few links regarding the release of Constantine.  It's always nice to see Keanu get a few ounces of respect..

"The Man Who Isn't There"

and a review from IGN 

As a side note, this movie seems to fit in well with all the hard-boiled detective fiction and comic book references from my Pop. Fiction class...

 

Fun.

figures

Your Dominant Intelligence is Musical Intelligence Every part of your life has a beat, and you're often tapping your fingers or toes. You enjoy sounds of all types, but you also find sound can distract you at the wrong time. You are probably a gifted musician of some sort - even if you haven't realized it. Also a music lover, you tend to appreciate artists of all kinds. You would make a great musician, disc jockey, singer, or composer. What Kind of Intelligence Do You Have? You Are A Romantic Realist You are more romantic than 50% of the population. You tend to be grounded when it comes to romance. Sure, you can fall hard... but only for someone you've gotten to know. And once you're in love, you can be a total romantic goofball... But you'd never admit it to your friends! Are You Romantic or Realistic? You are a sock.



You are a cozy, fuzzy, warm-hearted person. A lot of your friends describe you as a hopeless romantic. You fall for the opposite sex very easily. But be careful, because usually you don't know what you are getting into, and because you are very sensitive, you can get hurt... especially in early relationships. Also, don't exclude the cold-hearted from your "want-list", because they just might be looking for a kind person to warm up their heart.... or a sock to warm up their feet.

Most compatible with: Toilet Paper.


Click here -- What Random Object Represents Your Inner Self?

"Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia."

Charles Schultz Philosophy


The following is the philosophy of Charles Schultz, the creator of the
"Peanuts" comic strip.

You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just read it straight through, and you'll get the point.


1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.

2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.

3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America contest.

4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.

5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winner for best actor and actress.

6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.


How did you do?

The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday.

These are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields.

But the applause dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten.

Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.


Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:


1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.

2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.

3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.

4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.

5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.

6. Name half a dozen heroes whose stories have inspired you.


Easier?


The lesson:

The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the
most credentials, the most money, or the most awards.
They are the ones that care.

"The jungle is dark but full of diamonds..." - Arthur Miller (1915 - 2005)

I had this whole long entry typed up about this semester so far and then it got last.  I'm angry, rarr.  And I'm sure you are, too, but here is something to make you feel better:  click me

Also, I updated my senior year pix over at Yahoo!.  So ckeck 'em out. 

And also also, I took a Star Wars quiz, and I was Princess Leia, and there was a nice picture of her from ESB with my fav. hairdo, but alas it is gone in addition to my entry.

 

Which Sandman Character Are You?

In honor of that quiz result, here's some of my fav. quotes by Delirium:

You know the best thing about airplanes? Apart from the peanuts in the little silver bags, I mean. It's looking out of the windows at the clouds, and thinking, maybe I could go walking in there. Maybe it's a special place where everything's okay.

I like the way colors taste. Except I don't like crimsons...or turquoises...especially when they put their heads into their shells and won't play and when you break their shells to let them out they die...

I think you're very nice. I think twinkle's a nice word. So's viridian. I met a lady once who had an imaginary fish.

See what drug you are.      
The Completely Pointless Personality Quiz this quiz made no sense...

quiz results

Found this on Neil Gaiman's blog and it made me laugh...

 

You Are 27 Years Old 27 Under 12: You are a kid at heart. You still have an optimistic life view - and you look at the world with awe. 13-19: You are a teenager at heart. You question authority and are still trying to find your place in this world. 20-29: You are a twentysomething at heart. You feel excited about what's to come... love, work, and new experiences. 30-39: You are a thirtysomething at heart. You've had a taste of success and true love, but you want more! 40+: You are a mature adult. You've been through most of the ups and downs of life already. Now you get to sit back and relax. What Age Do You Act? Michael Moore Ate My Banana Monkey Face What's Your George W. Bush Monkey Face?