shit i like...

Sorry I missed last week. It was a bit busy with training and so forth for work. I am back with my syndicated weekly post about, well, shit I like. Let's get this thing started.

First off, Up came out on dvd this past week. What the what?!? You dont know what that is? I have actually talked to people this week who had no clue what the hell I was talking about, fool! (Never end a sentence with a preposition!). I smacked those bitches. Up is another brilliant Pixar stunner with an emotional resonance that builds straight from the tearjerker of a beginning through to the literal metaphor of a man carrying his entire life on his back. What can only be one of the best movies of the year if not a Best Picture contender, Up proves Pixar is the place to look for important filmmaking without fear of making the fantastical seem like real life.

So, a certain music video by a certain popstar that I dont normally like came out this past week. And I gotta say Lady Gaga surprised me. The video is downright extraordinary. Typically, I can't stand her for the refusal to wear anything but ridiculous outfits, but this time it worked for me. Plus, a side from that fact that occasionally she looks a little like Amy Winehouse, there are moments when she actually looks pretty. Who knew?

I found the pilot for V very interesting. I had to watch this one since it was part of the reason Elizabeth Mitchell bit the big one on Lost. I was very impressed with the pilot and plan on continuing to watch (unlike FlashForward). The show is intriguing and even timely. The aliens are bringing universal healthcare ideals, the reporter has no problem selling out to get the exclusive, etc. The effects looked pretty flashy for a TV show budget and the acting is rather strong, especially Mitchell.

Finally, I will probably be in trouble for saying I enjoy the new OneRepublic single. Yes, the band led by that guy (Ryan Tedder) who writes a bunch of songs that sound identical. Ask Beyonce, Kelly, or Leona and they will tell you all about that. Once again on "Good Life," he does his formulaic atmospheric pop sound with some hip-hop beats except now he throws in some acoustic guitar strumming. But I'll be damned if it doesnt make for an excellent pop song. I enjoy that he brings up how so much in life can be good but we, as people, cannot help but look for more. I like it, now let the hating commence.

shit i like this week...

In hopes of keeping things going strong this time, perhaps a weekly column is in order. So I bring you a little something called, "shit i like this week..."

First off, can I just say how much I loved my Hween 09 costume? I had a great time in it, and I must say I look pretty damn good. Take a look to your right there ->

I thoroughly enjoyed myself at Taste this past Sunday for brunch. I am quite sure I had not been since this past summer, and it was a delight to enjoy one last brunch on the patio there. The atmosphere is pretty spot-on and pleasant, plus you can easily kill a couple hours there chatting and recapping the night before's indiscretions with some pals. And did we have some this past weekend...

The Precious Trailer is also tops on my list this week. I don't really see the need to disclose just how many times I've watched it this week (about 7) and how many times I've cried watching it (every fucking time). This is obvs going to be a movie I need to see asap (because apparently I dont do enough crying already). So, check out the trailer...

Alright, tissues away. Something not definitely not making me cry this week is a song from Tegan and Sara circa their 2007 release The Con. The song is called "Nineteen." It sounds exactly like something the indie twins would have made but completely better than anything they've made before. The song still has their quirk with a nice bit of rock on top. I'd go back to being nineteen if it would sound this good.

Finally, these guys make my week better every week...

shit i suck at...

Can you seriously believe I have a GD blog that I haven't touched since February of this year? Seriously? On that note, I bring you a list of shit I suck at. Starting with...

1. Keeping a blog. You know, this was the year I swore I would do it, and you see how well that went for me. Consider this my jump start on next year.

2. Dating. I mean damn, do I suck at this one. I am pretty certain I have been on close to 20 first dates this year, maybe 5 second dates, and one person I considered myself dating and almost had a relationship with. Liz Lemon is doing better than I am.

3. Greeting Cards. My New Year resolution for 2010 will be to get out greeting cards to family members for birthdays and major holidays.

4. Working out. I make these great starts but I never follow through. I have always been someone who expects to see perfect immediate results or I think I just don't have it and give up. And let me tell you, doing 25 crunches does not get you perfect abs, and so I figure I should just quit cause it's not going to happen.

5. Following through with something. It's the story of my life. I'm not even sure how many things I have started to just never get near completing. Let me see: playing guitar, going back to school, completing one of my written works, blogging, certain books, etc.

6. Keeping a consistent bed time. I try so hard to get myself to bed by 10pm work nights, but once again I suck. For some reason, I get caught up in some online bullshit or something and suddenly it's midnight before I am getting some shut eye.

7. Getting my car serviced. I would rather spend money on something much more important, like a new pair of jeans or a jacket. Who's with me?

8. Telling someone what I really want. I so rarely actually tell someone else what I want from a situation whether it be dating or going out or whatever. I worry the other person will not be cool with it so I just avoid bringing up what I want and go along with his or her plan.

9. Believing in myself. Sure, the kid may look like he's got it all together without breaking a sweat, but I constantly worry about how I am doing. I doubt everything I do. I am certain most of the things I do could be better if done by someone else.

10. Interacting with children. They freak me out and I just want them to go back to their parents.

I am pretty sure I am going to need to stop sucking at these things if I want to have a full, healthy life. So, I figure starting at the top of the list is the best place to get things rolling. In other words, I'm back bitches!

...At least for now.