Star Wars and other stuff
Posted on | May 23, 2005 | 10 Comments
I didn’t write at all this weekend, although I had tons of time off. I have to say, I could get very used to the three day work weeks. It felt great getting up on Thursday, strolling to Panera for an eggie souffle thingy, and taking our time. So, what did I do? Lots of fun stuff!
Thursday was Star Wars. Well worth the wait, in my opinion. I think that you still like Anakin in the beginning, and the transformation fully into Vader is made so much more painful with the reminder of the depth of his relationships with both Padme and Obi Wan. I thought the visuals were amazing, expecially Grevious and the killer Komodo-dragon thing that our man Obi was riding (I want one!). The fight scenes really tore me up. I think that the line between good and evil was sufficently blurred so that the transformation seems to be almost justified. I got sucked in by Palpatine’s manipulation, I admit. But all in all I left the theatre so much more satisfied by the movie as a whole. A lot of people complained about the dialog, but I thought it flowed well this time. It didn’t sound as forced, even between Padme and Anikin. But, everyone seems to have an opinon about this movie. I liked it. I thought the fighting was fantastic, the battle scenes almost overwhelming, and the ruinous line of Vader’s transformation quite compelling. We will see it again so we can really grasp the complexity of the story fully.
Thursday night plans were made and unmade quite rapidly. D and I were very tired, but after a few hours of laying about the house we decided to go to Bull and Bush, just the 2 of us. Walking into the place, you are greeted by the familiar odour of stale smoke, and its almost welcoming. They had a dart tournament, so the crowd wasn’t the usual Saturday night crowd. Older, friendlier, drunker people populated the tables and played really bad darts. While they winged around sharp objects, D and I talked. About what? Nunya! The conversation traversed the plains (and pains) of friendship to the true meaning of Star Wars, to the loving nature of our little family (for some reason, it always comes back to the puppies and kitties) and when we went home we felt fullfilled with the loose and easy nature of the conversation. I love talking to D. I love that we both got so excited about story ideas and images for animation. Its kind of disgusting how well we get along.
Friday was dinner with a few of the friends. Tali has been a regular visitor because of her impending move. I apoligize to everyone for my silence, but it kind of feels like we are stealing moments of laughter that should have been had months ago. That, and she wants my music collection so its been burn, burn, burn. So, Miss A and little River came over with Tali and Taylor for dinner. A looks amazing, and happy. River seems to be very chilled out now, and so much calmer now that they are on their own. A and I discussed the ugliness of the end and her hopeful outlook for the future. We should walk (for graduation) at the same time, and we are looking forward to sharing that. But its good that she’s taking the summer off to be with River, and to work on herself. But, the woman is glowing. She’s at peace, and I think that was the first time she has come over to the house and really enjoyed herself. There are a few pics I will post later of our time on the porch. River was a hoot. I gave him the comics I bought for him and he brought me one of his matchbox cars (which is a collector’s item, so it’s still in the package) as a gift. He is such a sweet kid. He wrestled with Taylor and played video games with D. And at the end of the evening he and A watched Gladiator on the red couch. They had a good time and left in a great mood. We are planning a bike trip with them next. Taylor and Tali stayed later…but they also ended up going home earlier. So, D and I finished the wine on the porch, and that was a bad scene. It sent us into recovery mode all day Saturday.
Saturday: I didn’t sleep Fridaynight/Saturday morning. I watched TV And tried to work through some things going on in my head, but I ended up going to bed around 9 on Saturday morning. D and I slept till about noon, and then I stayed on the couch for the rest of the day. I felt like shit. Once again I drank myself into a depression. I should really know better by now…but I’m a dumbass and I really like the taste of wine….So it was Ratchet and Clank, the couch, gatorade and some sushi and I started to feel better….but I fell asleep REALLY early and slept like the dead.
Sunday….did I mention that our AC unit decided to take a permanent vacation? So, we made calls to the landlord (who is out of town, so all the calls to her are being fielded by her family – I think) And Tali came over again to finish the process of burning the CDs for her trip….and we talked…when she went home I played R&C again for a few hours, did laundry and fell asleep watching Hackers.
Today is the first day of the biking extravaganza. What do I mean? Grocery trips, ventures to the bookstore and all travels to and from school will be done from the back of my bike. We have these great bikes and haven’t utilitized their potential yet…its shameful. So, step one is to revert the short car-trips into bike trips. There’s no reason that we can’t go to Publix and to B&N on the bikes. And frankly, if we need to go to ABC then we are going to do it on the bikes. (althought here will be no drinking until my birthday, which is 2 months away)…
I am still looking forward to a few movies and spending time with a couple of people I haven’t seen in ages. But, I am also going to be working long hours all week. So, squeeze me in when you can……
I will try to return all the phone calls tonight when I get home from the grocery store (we are going to be riding to Chamberlin’s — Woo hoo!)….
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May 23rd, 2005 @ 10:12 am
I am very glad that you have had this chance to reconnect with Tali. I know how much that friendship has meant to you. And I understand how much you needed this time with her before she left. Let her know that I wish her a safe and journey.
May 23rd, 2005 @ 10:38 am
I will
She’s a goner as of Friday (I am going up to Altamonte that morning to see her off)….
All good things must come to an end…including our break from school. I didn’t get nearly enough accomplished, but I think I had a good time none the less!
Our last summer class is the day after my birthday. Figures…no celebration for me in finals day!
May 23rd, 2005 @ 10:56 am
The last day of my 4 week class is on my birthday as well. That’s what we get for being nerdy summer brats.:mrgreen:
May 23rd, 2005 @ 11:14 am
No shit! Blech! But at least we are getting classes out of the way. What days do you work this week? Perhaps I can meet you for coffee on like Wednesday? Perhaps? Maybe? Hmmm?:wink:
May 23rd, 2005 @ 11:30 am
Wednesday I am leaving for Baltimore.But we can have coffee on the way to the airport:mrgreen:
May 23rd, 2005 @ 12:43 pm
Oh shit!
I forgot about that. What time am I taking you again???
May 23rd, 2005 @ 1:02 pm
My flight leaves at 4:25 pm. So I should probably be there anywhere from 2:45-3:30
May 23rd, 2005 @ 1:13 pm
Okie dokie…. I will speaketh to the boss man and take off a touch early that day… I didn’t put it in my iCal… doh!
May 23rd, 2005 @ 1:19 pm
jus call me when you finish with your groceries and we will go over z details.OOH LA LA I jus can’t vait to fly!!!
May 25th, 2005 @ 3:25 pm
May is National Bike Month: http://www.bikemonth.com/