What's New?

Okay, is too much, lemme summup:

• School continues to kick my ass in terms of workload and time, but I'm doing okay otherwise. I was super worried about this Summons and Complaint (for the uninitiated, the summons is a notice that says "O HAY UR BEIN SUED," the complaint is "AND HERE'S WHY!") I wasn't so worried about the summons (as it's sort of a form you fill out), but I was a tad concerned about the complaint. Well, I was, and then I got an A. Granted, I have miles to go before I can sleep in terms of this Research, Writing & Litigation class, but that A was a nice confidence boost. I hope I do as well on my document demands and evidence log. I also received an A in my technology and the law class, which really made me happy, as I worked really hard on that final. Remember the super-old professor who forgot what he was talking about mid-sentence and kept getting facts wrong? I managed a B. Huzzah!



• Work is work. *sigh*



• Thanks to the wonders of modern medicine, I'm healthy again. \o/ Thank jeebus. I had no idea how crappy I'd felt for so long until I, you know, stopped feeling crappy.



• I have many, many thoughts on this. It's hard for me to put them into words, because the rage makes forming sentences hard. When you're a survivor of this kind of bullying, the never-ending, day-in, day-out battery (be it physical and/or emotional), it's hard to sit and watch things like this happen again and again. I'm pleased that these miserable little wates of organs are being prosecuted (although considering what I believe these little sociopathic bastards deserve, being put on trial is the equivalent to a hug and a cookie), but I'm heartbroken that this girl felt she had to take her own life to escape it. I'm angry not one teacher stepped in and tried to do anything. I'm angry the authorities were not called. I can only hope that it's bringing more attention to the fact that kids are not "just kids," this stuff needs to be clamped down on not only early but ruthlessly, and attention needs to be paid. That's all I've got before my hands usually start balling up into fists.



• Wedding planning has started in tiny bits, despite my insistence that it wouldn't even be touched until May. I've emailed a couple of caterers, but it honestly feels like I'm back to internet dating. I see someone's page, I like them, I write to them. They write back, ask for more information, which I give. And then, nothing. (Although one said he really wanted to talk over the phone instead). I still have 2 or 3 more I hope to write to, but still, I keep excitedly opening up my wedding-crap email address and am disappointed to find nothing from caterer #1, the one I really, really liked. I'm also consistently annoyed at how much caterers hem and haw over price quotes. Just give me a damn ballpark, for crying out loud. More on this story as it develops.



• In other wedding-related news, I've already changed my mind 6 times on what colors I'll be using (and torturing quasisonic, blergeatkitty and my mom with all of my back-and-forth). And, photographers are crazy expensive. But I'm hopeful I can still find a good one that I like. It's not something I feel like I can go without on the day. There are many things I could go without (DJ, flowers, etc.) but I want good pictures of me, at least once in my life. I don't think that's so much to ask on an important day such as this one.



• I got to see quantumchick and her hubby last week, and it was spectacular. She looks amazing, and I'm so happy and excited for her about all of the cool stuff she (and they) have in store. ::sends hugs::



• j_bkl and I also got to see The Runaways two weeks ago, and I really liked it. It was atmospheric, and didn't spend ages explaining everything. And, I was impressed by the acting. Aparently Kristen Stewart isn't bad if there's not some sparkly moper in her line of sight. Dakota Fanning was also terrific - but she was always a good actress, so that was less of a surprise. It's worth seeing. Next up is hopefully Hot Tub Time Machine or Leaves of Grass, both of which I very much want to see.
  
  
• For years, spookshowbaby has called Timothy Olyphant Timothy Oly-fantastic. I mean, of course the guy was rad. His character in Hit Man had way more depth, humor, and inner life than the script called for, and that's all acting. Plus he deserves kudos for creating a villian in Die Hard Iv that I could honestly believe knew how to use a computer (and possibly hack NORAD on a laptop just to prove a point, but that's neither here nor there.) Then, I finally got around to watching the pilot for Justified, which I had downloaded when it was free on itunes. Oh. My. God. Hold the boat, because I'm boarding it in a big way. I knew the guy is a great actor - the best new one I've seen in a long time - but he's also blisteringly hot, apparently. I did not know this previously, but HELLO NURSE. It helps, of course, that the show is well written, smart, dark, funny, and, as surprised as I am to say so - beautifully shot. It's also subtle, which is a welcome change (as much as I enjoy Human Target, Guerro is the only semi-subtle thing on that shovel-to-the-face of a show.) The combination of a really well-written character and Olyphant's ability to raise an eyebrow and convey the entire scope of his meaning? Yeah. I'll be tuning in. Score one for FX.



• I'd like a nap. I'm so tired. We had friends over for dinner last night and while it was infinite amounts of awesome, I am TIRED. Oh, and more in love with my crock pot than evar.

That's about it.

What's New?

Okay, is too much, lemme summup:

• School continues to kick my ass in terms of workload and time, but I'm doing okay otherwise. I was super worried about this Summons and Complaint (for the uninitiated, the summons is a notice that says "O HAY UR BEIN SUED," the complaint is "AND HERE'S WHY!") I wasn't so worried about the summons (as it's sort of a form you fill out), but I was a tad concerned about the complaint. Well, I was, and then I got an A. Granted, I have miles to go before I can sleep in terms of this Research, Writing & Litigation class, but that A was a nice confidence boost. I hope I do as well on my document demands and evidence log. I also received an A in my technology and the law class, which really made me happy, as I worked really hard on that final. Remember the super-old professor who forgot what he was talking about mid-sentence and kept getting facts wrong? I managed a B. Huzzah!



• Work is work. *sigh*



• Thanks to the wonders of modern medicine, I'm healthy again. \o/ Thank jeebus. I had no idea how crappy I'd felt for so long until I, you know, stopped feeling crappy.



• I have many, many thoughts on this. It's hard for me to put them into words, because the rage makes forming sentences hard. When you're a survivor of this kind of bullying, the never-ending, day-in, day-out battery (be it physical and/or emotional), it's hard to sit and watch things like this happen again and again. I'm pleased that these miserable little wates of organs are being prosecuted (although considering what I believe these little sociopathic bastards deserve, being put on trial is the equivalent to a hug and a cookie), but I'm heartbroken that this girl felt she had to take her own life to escape it. I'm angry not one teacher stepped in and tried to do anything. I'm angry the authorities were not called. I can only hope that it's bringing more attention to the fact that kids are not "just kids," this stuff needs to be clamped down on not only early but ruthlessly, and attention needs to be paid. That's all I've got before my hands usually start balling up into fists.



• Wedding planning has started in tiny bits, despite my insistence that it wouldn't even be touched until May. I've emailed a couple of caterers, but it honestly feels like I'm back to internet dating. I see someone's page, I like them, I write to them. They write back, ask for more information, which I give. And then, nothing. (Although one said he really wanted to talk over the phone instead). I still have 2 or 3 more I hope to write to, but still, I keep excitedly opening up my wedding-crap email address and am disappointed to find nothing from caterer #1, the one I really, really liked. I'm also consistently annoyed at how much caterers hem and haw over price quotes. Just give me a damn ballpark, for crying out loud. More on this story as it develops.



• In other wedding-related news, I've already changed my mind 6 times on what colors I'll be using (and torturing quasisonic, blergeatkitty and my mom with all of my back-and-forth). And, photographers are crazy expensive. But I'm hopeful I can still find a good one that I like. It's not something I feel like I can go without on the day. There are many things I could go without (DJ, flowers, etc.) but I want good pictures of me, at least once in my life. I don't think that's so much to ask on an important day such as this one.



• I got to see quantumchick and her hubby last week, and it was spectacular. She looks amazing, and I'm so happy and excited for her about all of the cool stuff she (and they) have in store. ::sends hugs::



• j_bkl and I also got to see The Runaways two weeks ago, and I really liked it. It was atmospheric, and didn't spend ages explaining everything. And, I was impressed by the acting. Aparently Kristen Stewart isn't bad if there's not some sparkly moper in her line of sight. Dakota Fanning was also terrific - but she was always a good actress, so that was less of a surprise. It's worth seeing. Next up is hopefully Hot Tub Time Machine or Leaves of Grass, both of which I very much want to see.
  
  
• For years, spookshowbaby has called Timothy Olyphant Timothy Oly-fantastic. I mean, of course the guy was rad. His character in Hit Man had way more depth, humor, and inner life than the script called for, and that's all acting. Plus he deserves kudos for creating a villian in Die Hard Iv that I could honestly believe knew how to use a computer (and possibly hack NORAD on a laptop just to prove a point, but that's neither here nor there.) Then, I finally got around to watching the pilot for Justified, which I had downloaded when it was free on itunes. Oh. My. God. Hold the boat, because I'm boarding it in a big way. I knew the guy is a great actor - the best new one I've seen in a long time - but he's also blisteringly hot, apparently. I did not know this previously, but HELLO NURSE. It helps, of course, that the show is well written, smart, dark, funny, and, as surprised as I am to say so - beautifully shot. It's also subtle, which is a welcome change (as much as I enjoy Human Target, Guerro is the only semi-subtle thing on that shovel-to-the-face of a show.) The combination of a really well-written character and Olyphant's ability to raise an eyebrow and convey the entire scope of his meaning? Yeah. I'll be tuning in. Score one for FX.



• I'd like a nap. I'm so tired. We had friends over for dinner last night and while it was infinite amounts of awesome, I am TIRED. Oh, and more in love with my crock pot than evar.

That's about it.