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Thursday, August 03, 2006
A Miracle Has Happened!
I passed science! After a week and a few days of toiling and trying to complete a course that should take four months to do, I worked myself to insanity. Now, all the hard work has paid off! Because I passed! I didn't think that I would pass, but I did!
Now, all I need to do is pass history and my graduation will be solidified!
I hate science, but now I will never have to do it again.
Now, all I need to do is pass history and my graduation will be solidified!
I hate science, but now I will never have to do it again.
Monday, July 31, 2006
Mi Hermano Mayor
My older and devilishly handsome brother Mike is leaving for San Francisco. He is moving and leaving us all for a better life! So, this is my tribute to him!
*Holds up a Goldfish*
We will miss you Mike!
If you would also like to tribute Mike, I would do so now.
*Holds up a Goldfish*
We will miss you Mike!
If you would also like to tribute Mike, I would do so now.
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Comic Con Review!
I went to Comic Con last weekend and it was funtastic! Here is a report of what I did and what I saw. Pictures to come later.
Thursday:
Natalie came and picked Kelli and I up at 5:15am. We packed up the car and started toward California! Then, we picked up Monique in St. George and continued on our way. The drive was uneventful except for that time when we almost ran out of gas... again. It seems that whenever I am driving, we get close to running out of gas. I wonder why that is...
We checked into our super stellar Motel 6 room and saw that our "king size" bed was not so much king size as a little bit smaller than queen size.
Then, we walked the twelve blocks to the convention center to get all registered. Things were closing down at Comic Con because it was the end of the day, but we were able to head down to the six block long Exhibition Hall and hit the Browncoats booth. There we saw Jeremy *screams* the man who helped make "Done the Impossible" the documentary on the fans of Firefly. I bought a Tshirt and had him sign it. I also had Brian sign it *screams again.*
Christy and April showed up and we decided to go to dinner with them and Nikki and Matt and some other people that I didn't know until I met them. We drove to Christy's very far away hotel and were going to go even farther to a Mexican restaurant, but decided against it because we were starving, and instead just went to Buca de Beppos. It was yummalicious! But we had to wait forever for a table because there were 13 of us. Then, when we were finally seated, I, for reasons unknown, chose the seat next to a fountain statue of a little boy peeing. For the rest of the meal, I got back splash from the peeing fountain and I have to say that it wasn't pleasant. But, the food was good and the company was better.
By this time we were exhausted, so we drove back to the hotel and crashed. Three of us on the bed and one on the floor.
Friday:
We woke up bright and early because we wanted to get there with plenty of time to find out about autographs because that was pretty much my goal of the entire convention. And, like so many cons, it was a race to get in line. So, we got in line at like 8:30am and were in line to get into the exhibition hall for an hour. Nat, Kelli and I played Egyptian ratstail, I won... of course. There was a victory dance that got really annoying, really fast. Christy and gang joined us in line and we went into the exhibition hall and headed for the WB booth. We found out when Gerard Butler and Veroncia Mars autographs were and were on our way to other booths to find out about more autographs. We picked up some free capes at the Sci Fi booth, which, by the way, looked flipping awesome! And then we looked really ridiculous as we wore our silver capes on our backs over our backpacks. We looked at some booths including the Pirates booth and the Heros booth. Then, we decided that it would be best to stand in line for a Hilary Swank autograph. We got it and rejoiced! She is much prettier in person than she is on camera! But, I'm afraid of the movie that she was promoting called "The Reaping."
After getting Hilary Swanks auto, we rushed upstairs to make it to the "Heros" panel with Milo... Ventlkjiljl (don't know how to spell his last name, but he played Jess on Gilmore Girls). We got to see the pilot episode of the new NBC show and it was awesome! I am totally going to watch Heros when it comes out in the fall and not just because Jess is on the show. It just looks reallly good!
We left the Heros panel early in order to make it to the BSG panel on time. We got in the very crowded hall and split up and found seats. Lucy Lawless, Gias, Adama and Chief were there. We got some spoilers for next season from Lucy, she just kept giving stuff away and then the creators would look at her all mad because she was spilling spoilers. It was a good time and Chief is my new favorite because he is so dang funny.
After the BSG panel, we changed seats so that we could be closer for the David panel. David Boreanaz that is. He was promoting Bones. I don't care about Bones, but he was pretty and that is what really matters.
After David's panel, there really wasn't much else planned, so we shopped. We went down to the exibition hall and went around to a lot of the booths looking for anything pretty that we may want. I got a stellar Scooby Doo Tshirt. It is green. We also hit the Sony booth to see if Nicholas Cage was doing any autographs. And there we found out that if we texted Rider2 to Sony4, we would get the chance to be one of ten people to meet him and get his autograph. I do not have text. This was distressing. So, I called Marie and asked her to text for me. Marie called Sarah and told her to do the same. And, I called Christy and all of them and told them to enter as well.
Then, we were tired, and though we got another dinner invite, we opted to hit Quizznos on our way back to the hotel and we all got to bed early.
Saturday:
Ah Saturday, the busiest and longest and most crowded of all the days! 400,000 people at Comic Con. Oye with the poodles already! We got up at 5am again and walked over to the Con. It was packed! But, we got in line for the Exhibition Hall because Gerard was suppose to be doing autos that morning. Christy and group got in line with us. This day, Nat, Kelli and I played Mow. We each won a game and then it got boring.
When we got, in, it was like a race! We were all booking it to the WB booth and I was out of breath by the time I got there because it was like three blocks away from where we were let into the Hall. We rushed there and asked when the signings were, and they changed the times!!! I was upset! It was suppose to be at 10am, but they changed it to 2:45am...grrr... and V Mars was at 5:45pm.
Then, now having some time to kill, we went over to the Inkworks booth to see if Lost was doing any autographs. There was a line to get a ticket to enter a lottery to get the chance to get Lost autographs (this is how it is at Comic Con, there are unannounced autographs in a secret place at a secret time and you can get the CHANCE to get one if you know about the secret way to get that chance). So, we got in line and there was this really really annoying woman that jumped in line in the middle of our group and she refused to move, claiming that she was there first and she was just crazy! But we ignored her eventually when she stopped yelling at us. We went through the line, got a lottery ticket and then waited for the numbers to come up. Christy won, lucky girl, and the rest of us didn't. But, they were still giving out tickets, so I got back in line in hopes of getting a winning ticket. I went through the line 5 times before I won. But I won, oh yes I did! So did Kelli... win. But not Natalie *frowny face*
Then, we decided to go to Gerard Butlers panel for 300. I have to say that I never want to see that movie... ever. Gore, blood, and nudity... yuck! Gerard was beautiful of course. And the actor who played Farimer in LOTR was there too and he was pretty. But, Gerard Butler, not to bright. He kept saying that everyone was asking intelligent questions, but the questions were quite simple like, "what was most difficult about assuming your character?" So, what I now know about Gerard Butler consists of: He doesn't like wearing a codpiece, he thought his cape was heavy, and he hasn't worked out since January. Oh yeah, intelligence... or not. It is true, some people are just a pretty face.
When leaving the panel, Sarah calls to tell me that she won the Nick Cage autograph! I was very excited! That's my Baby, always doing the right thing! I redeemed my autograph at the sony booth or was on my way when Marie called and said that she won too! 97 people entered, 10 won, and I won twice... what are the chances? They didn't let me keep both of the wins though, which was tragic. And, I got to bring one guest with me and so Nat and Kelli rock paper scissored it to see who would go and Kelli won, so she accompanied me. Poor Natalie! Because Monique, Christy and Karen won too and no one else took Natalie! I pine for you Natalie! But, since I won, I couldn't get VMars autos because they were at the same time, it was tragic!
Post Gerard's panel, we went back to the Lost booth to redeem our autographs and I got to meet Hurley and Jin. Hurley is a lot smaller in person than he is on camera. He isn't as big as they make him look. Then, we went over to the Top cow booth and got Seth Green's autograph. He was awesome! He signed like five things for me and wrote that I was hot on the poster that I had him sign and I got a picture with him. If he wasn't the shortest man with a small head, I would think him very hot.
I then went to the WB booth to get in line for Gerard autos, only to find out that you needed a yellow ticket to get the auto. They gave out tickets at the door to his panel and some were yellow and some were red. I got a red... which redeemed a stupid button. I officially don't like the WB booth, they said all I would have to do was line up, not that I needed a special ticket. So, no Gerard Autograph *pouty face*.
Natalie and Monique were in line for Joss autos at the Marvel booth, so Kelli and I went to the Browncoats booth to relax and kill time. Then, while sitting there, Joss Whedon walked up and I was like, "that is Joss Whedon," then I jumped to my feet and said with more surprise and enthusiasm, "That is Joss Whedon!" So, Kelli and I got pictures with him and I got him to sign my Serenity Comic book. It was funny because Nat was standing in line for his autograph and Kelli and I got it by just sitting around!
Kelli and I then went to the Jennifer Love Hewitt panel. I have no idea what they talked about because I read my Freshman comicbook the whole time. I was really just waiting for the VMars panel to start. Which it did and Kristen Bell was there and Jason Dohring and Keith and Weevil and Sherriff Lamb, and Dick Casablancas. Dick did a Michael Jackson impersonation and did a back flip. Kristen Bell had bumper stickers pasted across her chest and butt to promote her new movie. It was a good panel and it was not very spoileresque.
Then, Nick Cage. He was grungy looking and security was extremely tight! We couldn't have anything in our hands and we couldn't take anything out of our bags and we were rushed in and out again. But, it was pretty cool to meet Nicholas Cage and shake his hand. He had long hair to his shoulders and was wearing large sunglasses, so I couldnt' see half of his face, but still, really cool! And I also got Eva Mendes autograph. Her eyes are suprisingly far apart! But she is still really pretty.
Then, after those autographs, I think that we got something to eat... somewhere... oh yeah, Kelli and I went to the mall and picked up some food and then went back for the Done the Impossible screening. We got front row seats and wore out DTI Tshirts and screamed any time that Brian, tony, Jared, or Jeremy walked past. But especially for Brian because with the fun! Then we went and took pics of them like crazy fan girls. The documentary was awesome! I was in it three times. Once singing the firefly theme song very badly. I want my copy of it and hopefully it will be in the mail to me soon. Afterwards, we stuck around and got pics with the guys and had Tony and Jared sign our shirts too.
Then, it was back to the hotel with us because of the exhaustion.
Okay, I'm tired now and this is taking longer to write than I expected it too and I met no one famous on Sunday, so I'm going to end my convention report here. I might just say more when I get my pics up on here, but until then. Thanks for reading. Though you probably didn't read the whole thing because it is just way flipping too long!
Thursday:
Natalie came and picked Kelli and I up at 5:15am. We packed up the car and started toward California! Then, we picked up Monique in St. George and continued on our way. The drive was uneventful except for that time when we almost ran out of gas... again. It seems that whenever I am driving, we get close to running out of gas. I wonder why that is...
We checked into our super stellar Motel 6 room and saw that our "king size" bed was not so much king size as a little bit smaller than queen size.
Then, we walked the twelve blocks to the convention center to get all registered. Things were closing down at Comic Con because it was the end of the day, but we were able to head down to the six block long Exhibition Hall and hit the Browncoats booth. There we saw Jeremy *screams* the man who helped make "Done the Impossible" the documentary on the fans of Firefly. I bought a Tshirt and had him sign it. I also had Brian sign it *screams again.*
Christy and April showed up and we decided to go to dinner with them and Nikki and Matt and some other people that I didn't know until I met them. We drove to Christy's very far away hotel and were going to go even farther to a Mexican restaurant, but decided against it because we were starving, and instead just went to Buca de Beppos. It was yummalicious! But we had to wait forever for a table because there were 13 of us. Then, when we were finally seated, I, for reasons unknown, chose the seat next to a fountain statue of a little boy peeing. For the rest of the meal, I got back splash from the peeing fountain and I have to say that it wasn't pleasant. But, the food was good and the company was better.
By this time we were exhausted, so we drove back to the hotel and crashed. Three of us on the bed and one on the floor.
Friday:
We woke up bright and early because we wanted to get there with plenty of time to find out about autographs because that was pretty much my goal of the entire convention. And, like so many cons, it was a race to get in line. So, we got in line at like 8:30am and were in line to get into the exhibition hall for an hour. Nat, Kelli and I played Egyptian ratstail, I won... of course. There was a victory dance that got really annoying, really fast. Christy and gang joined us in line and we went into the exhibition hall and headed for the WB booth. We found out when Gerard Butler and Veroncia Mars autographs were and were on our way to other booths to find out about more autographs. We picked up some free capes at the Sci Fi booth, which, by the way, looked flipping awesome! And then we looked really ridiculous as we wore our silver capes on our backs over our backpacks. We looked at some booths including the Pirates booth and the Heros booth. Then, we decided that it would be best to stand in line for a Hilary Swank autograph. We got it and rejoiced! She is much prettier in person than she is on camera! But, I'm afraid of the movie that she was promoting called "The Reaping."
After getting Hilary Swanks auto, we rushed upstairs to make it to the "Heros" panel with Milo... Ventlkjiljl (don't know how to spell his last name, but he played Jess on Gilmore Girls). We got to see the pilot episode of the new NBC show and it was awesome! I am totally going to watch Heros when it comes out in the fall and not just because Jess is on the show. It just looks reallly good!
We left the Heros panel early in order to make it to the BSG panel on time. We got in the very crowded hall and split up and found seats. Lucy Lawless, Gias, Adama and Chief were there. We got some spoilers for next season from Lucy, she just kept giving stuff away and then the creators would look at her all mad because she was spilling spoilers. It was a good time and Chief is my new favorite because he is so dang funny.
After the BSG panel, we changed seats so that we could be closer for the David panel. David Boreanaz that is. He was promoting Bones. I don't care about Bones, but he was pretty and that is what really matters.
After David's panel, there really wasn't much else planned, so we shopped. We went down to the exibition hall and went around to a lot of the booths looking for anything pretty that we may want. I got a stellar Scooby Doo Tshirt. It is green. We also hit the Sony booth to see if Nicholas Cage was doing any autographs. And there we found out that if we texted Rider2 to Sony4, we would get the chance to be one of ten people to meet him and get his autograph. I do not have text. This was distressing. So, I called Marie and asked her to text for me. Marie called Sarah and told her to do the same. And, I called Christy and all of them and told them to enter as well.
Then, we were tired, and though we got another dinner invite, we opted to hit Quizznos on our way back to the hotel and we all got to bed early.
Saturday:
Ah Saturday, the busiest and longest and most crowded of all the days! 400,000 people at Comic Con. Oye with the poodles already! We got up at 5am again and walked over to the Con. It was packed! But, we got in line for the Exhibition Hall because Gerard was suppose to be doing autos that morning. Christy and group got in line with us. This day, Nat, Kelli and I played Mow. We each won a game and then it got boring.
When we got, in, it was like a race! We were all booking it to the WB booth and I was out of breath by the time I got there because it was like three blocks away from where we were let into the Hall. We rushed there and asked when the signings were, and they changed the times!!! I was upset! It was suppose to be at 10am, but they changed it to 2:45am...grrr... and V Mars was at 5:45pm.
Then, now having some time to kill, we went over to the Inkworks booth to see if Lost was doing any autographs. There was a line to get a ticket to enter a lottery to get the chance to get Lost autographs (this is how it is at Comic Con, there are unannounced autographs in a secret place at a secret time and you can get the CHANCE to get one if you know about the secret way to get that chance). So, we got in line and there was this really really annoying woman that jumped in line in the middle of our group and she refused to move, claiming that she was there first and she was just crazy! But we ignored her eventually when she stopped yelling at us. We went through the line, got a lottery ticket and then waited for the numbers to come up. Christy won, lucky girl, and the rest of us didn't. But, they were still giving out tickets, so I got back in line in hopes of getting a winning ticket. I went through the line 5 times before I won. But I won, oh yes I did! So did Kelli... win. But not Natalie *frowny face*
Then, we decided to go to Gerard Butlers panel for 300. I have to say that I never want to see that movie... ever. Gore, blood, and nudity... yuck! Gerard was beautiful of course. And the actor who played Farimer in LOTR was there too and he was pretty. But, Gerard Butler, not to bright. He kept saying that everyone was asking intelligent questions, but the questions were quite simple like, "what was most difficult about assuming your character?" So, what I now know about Gerard Butler consists of: He doesn't like wearing a codpiece, he thought his cape was heavy, and he hasn't worked out since January. Oh yeah, intelligence... or not. It is true, some people are just a pretty face.
When leaving the panel, Sarah calls to tell me that she won the Nick Cage autograph! I was very excited! That's my Baby, always doing the right thing! I redeemed my autograph at the sony booth or was on my way when Marie called and said that she won too! 97 people entered, 10 won, and I won twice... what are the chances? They didn't let me keep both of the wins though, which was tragic. And, I got to bring one guest with me and so Nat and Kelli rock paper scissored it to see who would go and Kelli won, so she accompanied me. Poor Natalie! Because Monique, Christy and Karen won too and no one else took Natalie! I pine for you Natalie! But, since I won, I couldn't get VMars autos because they were at the same time, it was tragic!
Post Gerard's panel, we went back to the Lost booth to redeem our autographs and I got to meet Hurley and Jin. Hurley is a lot smaller in person than he is on camera. He isn't as big as they make him look. Then, we went over to the Top cow booth and got Seth Green's autograph. He was awesome! He signed like five things for me and wrote that I was hot on the poster that I had him sign and I got a picture with him. If he wasn't the shortest man with a small head, I would think him very hot.
I then went to the WB booth to get in line for Gerard autos, only to find out that you needed a yellow ticket to get the auto. They gave out tickets at the door to his panel and some were yellow and some were red. I got a red... which redeemed a stupid button. I officially don't like the WB booth, they said all I would have to do was line up, not that I needed a special ticket. So, no Gerard Autograph *pouty face*.
Natalie and Monique were in line for Joss autos at the Marvel booth, so Kelli and I went to the Browncoats booth to relax and kill time. Then, while sitting there, Joss Whedon walked up and I was like, "that is Joss Whedon," then I jumped to my feet and said with more surprise and enthusiasm, "That is Joss Whedon!" So, Kelli and I got pictures with him and I got him to sign my Serenity Comic book. It was funny because Nat was standing in line for his autograph and Kelli and I got it by just sitting around!
Kelli and I then went to the Jennifer Love Hewitt panel. I have no idea what they talked about because I read my Freshman comicbook the whole time. I was really just waiting for the VMars panel to start. Which it did and Kristen Bell was there and Jason Dohring and Keith and Weevil and Sherriff Lamb, and Dick Casablancas. Dick did a Michael Jackson impersonation and did a back flip. Kristen Bell had bumper stickers pasted across her chest and butt to promote her new movie. It was a good panel and it was not very spoileresque.
Then, Nick Cage. He was grungy looking and security was extremely tight! We couldn't have anything in our hands and we couldn't take anything out of our bags and we were rushed in and out again. But, it was pretty cool to meet Nicholas Cage and shake his hand. He had long hair to his shoulders and was wearing large sunglasses, so I couldnt' see half of his face, but still, really cool! And I also got Eva Mendes autograph. Her eyes are suprisingly far apart! But she is still really pretty.
Then, after those autographs, I think that we got something to eat... somewhere... oh yeah, Kelli and I went to the mall and picked up some food and then went back for the Done the Impossible screening. We got front row seats and wore out DTI Tshirts and screamed any time that Brian, tony, Jared, or Jeremy walked past. But especially for Brian because with the fun! Then we went and took pics of them like crazy fan girls. The documentary was awesome! I was in it three times. Once singing the firefly theme song very badly. I want my copy of it and hopefully it will be in the mail to me soon. Afterwards, we stuck around and got pics with the guys and had Tony and Jared sign our shirts too.
Then, it was back to the hotel with us because of the exhaustion.
Okay, I'm tired now and this is taking longer to write than I expected it too and I met no one famous on Sunday, so I'm going to end my convention report here. I might just say more when I get my pics up on here, but until then. Thanks for reading. Though you probably didn't read the whole thing because it is just way flipping too long!
Monday, July 17, 2006
The devil made up science
I just took my Physical Science 100 final. I hate science. It was one of the most grueling courses that I have ever taken. Trying to retain that much information for one 100 level course is just wrong. It brings me back to the days of why I hat American Heritage, a class also of the devil. Today is a day that I hate BYU.
Additionally, I don't get the score back from my final for at least two weeks. Graduation is in four weeks. So, I won't know if I am actually graduating until the week before graduation. This sucks.
Additionally, I don't get the score back from my final for at least two weeks. Graduation is in four weeks. So, I won't know if I am actually graduating until the week before graduation. This sucks.
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
That's what it's all about
What do you get when you have 8 days, 30 lessons, 4 papers, 30 quizzes, four midterms and three finals?
I get one crazy, sleep deprived Becky.
*sigh*
Back to work.
I get one crazy, sleep deprived Becky.
*sigh*
Back to work.
Saturday, July 08, 2006
Call Me Lish
Today I was rudely awakened by a phone call at 9am from my mother. Every single Saturday, it never fails that my mother will call me at 9am. Sometimes it is at 9:30, but it is always before 10am! You would think that I would get smart and start turning off my phone on Saturday mornings, but sometimes I just forget. My phone was on vibrate, but the vibrations woke me up. I just don't understand the need to call me so early on my day off! It never fails, NEVER, she always calls and then, when I answer she is always surprised that she has woken me up! Because every other previous Saturday has taught her nothing? I'm having a grr moment because I was robbed of precious sleeping in time! Robbed I tell you!
Moving on...
I looked at the Comic Con schedule today and I am happy to gloat that David Boreaniz will be there, Seth Green, LOST, Many of the cast of Veronica Mars, Done the Impossible, Nicholas Cage, and my absolute favorite that I am beyond excited to see.... GERARD BUTLER! I had a very Yay! moment this morning when I discovered that I will get to see Gerard Butler (the Phantom of the Opera). I am very excited for my vacation now. I was excited before, but now I am more near exstatic.
Additionally...
I saw Pirates last night, it was very funny and very entertaining, and surprisingly long. There were new twists in the story that I did not expect and many characters reappeared and it added to a very interesting plot line. Johnny Depp was hilarious as was to be expected and Orlando Bloom was good looking, which is all you really get out of him. I still say that he looks better in a blonde wig with blue eyes though. My only thing that I did not care for in the movie was the ending. It didn't END! It was cliffhangeresque with a dash of unfinished plotline. I'm very cross about this because although they set themselves up for the next movie, they didn't finish this one! I would write a stern letter if I cared enough! Alas that I do not.
Moving on...
I looked at the Comic Con schedule today and I am happy to gloat that David Boreaniz will be there, Seth Green, LOST, Many of the cast of Veronica Mars, Done the Impossible, Nicholas Cage, and my absolute favorite that I am beyond excited to see.... GERARD BUTLER! I had a very Yay! moment this morning when I discovered that I will get to see Gerard Butler (the Phantom of the Opera). I am very excited for my vacation now. I was excited before, but now I am more near exstatic.
Additionally...
I saw Pirates last night, it was very funny and very entertaining, and surprisingly long. There were new twists in the story that I did not expect and many characters reappeared and it added to a very interesting plot line. Johnny Depp was hilarious as was to be expected and Orlando Bloom was good looking, which is all you really get out of him. I still say that he looks better in a blonde wig with blue eyes though. My only thing that I did not care for in the movie was the ending. It didn't END! It was cliffhangeresque with a dash of unfinished plotline. I'm very cross about this because although they set themselves up for the next movie, they didn't finish this one! I would write a stern letter if I cared enough! Alas that I do not.
Monday, July 03, 2006
Thursday, June 29, 2006
Superman is God... Or something less Blasphemous
Saw Superman and I loved it, loved it, loved it. The action was awesome, the plot line kicked the trash of the first Superman's plotline and then it grinds it into the ground with a red boot and then it launches it into space.
Not only is Superman very good looking, but he is charming and nerdy and inspirational and good valuey and all that good stuff. I thought that Branden Routh (correct?) played him wonderfully and I'm fully hoping for a sequel so that I can get more oggle time.
Kate Boswell did a really good job playing Lois Lane, better than I ever expected her to and they made her character into a real person, not just a ditzy reporting with a crush on Superman.
Kevin Spacey was very good as well. I actually liked Lex Luthor though he was so obviously evil! Though I thought his motivation was not portrayed well.
I shall say no more because I don't want to be spoilerific, but if you want to be spoileresque, comment! But, if you haven't seen it, don't read the comments until after you have!
Not only is Superman very good looking, but he is charming and nerdy and inspirational and good valuey and all that good stuff. I thought that Branden Routh (correct?) played him wonderfully and I'm fully hoping for a sequel so that I can get more oggle time.
Kate Boswell did a really good job playing Lois Lane, better than I ever expected her to and they made her character into a real person, not just a ditzy reporting with a crush on Superman.
Kevin Spacey was very good as well. I actually liked Lex Luthor though he was so obviously evil! Though I thought his motivation was not portrayed well.
I shall say no more because I don't want to be spoilerific, but if you want to be spoileresque, comment! But, if you haven't seen it, don't read the comments until after you have!
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Spider Man, Spider Man, Does Everything A Spider Can
I had to post this before Justin posted it on his blog because I want to be the ultimate Spiderman fan, ME!
Spiderman Three.
He's back, he's black, I'm excited.
Click on the title to see the trailer and then for all you geeky comic book fans, tell me what you think of what they are doing.
Spiderman Three.
He's back, he's black, I'm excited.
Click on the title to see the trailer and then for all you geeky comic book fans, tell me what you think of what they are doing.
Saturday, June 24, 2006
Too Long Clanky, too long!
It has been way too long since I have posted on my blog. I know that all my adoring blog fans feel very deprived and for that I apologize. If you haven't noticed my lack of posting, you obviously don't look at my blog enough and to you I unapologize.
I went on the Heber Creeper today. It is a very long, very slow, very hot train ride with bugs. I went with my family and neices and nephews and they loved it, so I can onlly conclude that 'Silly Rabbit, train rides are for kids!' Me and Baby mostly sat and read Ender's Game. I forgot my book (still kicking myself), so I had to read Sarah's book over her shoulder. Usually Baby brings two books, but today she did not, "Darn you Baby!" But, it made me realize how much I love Ender's Game. I read it last year, but I feel like it is that time again, I will have to read it all over again.
Side note: I got to meet Antonio's children today and they are just so cute! They are all very blonde, which surprised me because Antwan's hair is darker like almost brown, but they are very cute and very sweet. I liked that Avery's favorite word was 'No.' That just made her all the cuter.
Back on topic: Trains used to be modes of transportation, but here in the states, the train is out dated and are now used as a leisurely ride of entertainment and I can see why. Trains are slow! Thank goodness for the invention of cars. I could even ride a bike and go faster than the train did today. I think that trains should be reserved for cowboys and Harry Potter.
That is all, there is nothing more.
Becky
I went on the Heber Creeper today. It is a very long, very slow, very hot train ride with bugs. I went with my family and neices and nephews and they loved it, so I can onlly conclude that 'Silly Rabbit, train rides are for kids!' Me and Baby mostly sat and read Ender's Game. I forgot my book (still kicking myself), so I had to read Sarah's book over her shoulder. Usually Baby brings two books, but today she did not, "Darn you Baby!" But, it made me realize how much I love Ender's Game. I read it last year, but I feel like it is that time again, I will have to read it all over again.
Side note: I got to meet Antonio's children today and they are just so cute! They are all very blonde, which surprised me because Antwan's hair is darker like almost brown, but they are very cute and very sweet. I liked that Avery's favorite word was 'No.' That just made her all the cuter.
Back on topic: Trains used to be modes of transportation, but here in the states, the train is out dated and are now used as a leisurely ride of entertainment and I can see why. Trains are slow! Thank goodness for the invention of cars. I could even ride a bike and go faster than the train did today. I think that trains should be reserved for cowboys and Harry Potter.
That is all, there is nothing more.
Becky
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
The Ultimate Showdown
I thought that this was funny. Maybe you won't, but I'm willing to take that risk.
Becky
Becky
I'm an Aunt... Again
This weekend, on the day of the full moon, my brother Jake and his wife Jill had their third child. Ethan Michael Leeman Derington, a little boy of 7lbs 14oz. He is as cute as button. That is, if buttons could be cute, but they are really just hunks of plastic or metal that keep your pants on. But, I appreciate those plastic hunks because I enjoy having my pants on.
So, this is for you Buttons! *gives a thumbs up* Thanks for all the work that you do!
So, this is for you Buttons! *gives a thumbs up* Thanks for all the work that you do!
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Becky, that's my name. Say it again, it remains the same.
The receptionist at my work stepped in a hole and broke her leg in three places. This is unpleasant for her, but more importantly, it is unpleasant for me because I have been told to temporarily take her place at the front desk as the receptionist. Granted, I don't have to sit up here the whole time, I'm doing this in shifts with other ladies in the office, but still, it is in the realm of not fun.
Let me explain to you why being the receptionist is sucktastic. The receptionist is the lowest form of life in a company. She (I saw she because Bill does not believe men can or should be receptionists) is given and required to do all the meanial jobs that no one else wants to do. AND, as receptionist, you are just suppose to smile and thank the giver of the work for giving you work! It is really a degrading and unappreciated position.
So, I dislike this having to sit at the front desk and fill in for Sherrill (receptionist) because suddenly, I'm being given work like faxing, mailing and filing, that kind of thing. Work that the giver could do themself, they just don't want to. GRRR....
Additionally, I have to work for this radio station of very loud and very annoying women and do things for them and bring them down to the studio and they lord over me like they are better than me because I happen to be sitting at the front desk today. This is annoying.
Moreover, people tend to blame the receptionist for everything because she is the first person that any person sees or talks to in the company. I'm tired of people asking me for money that I do not have and blaming me for any problem that they are having. This is not the highlight of fun.
In conclusion, I miss my cubicle and I miss my job that doesn't involve answering the phone or talking to people.
What is the opposite of funtastic about your job? This is your chance to complain, so take it!
Let me explain to you why being the receptionist is sucktastic. The receptionist is the lowest form of life in a company. She (I saw she because Bill does not believe men can or should be receptionists) is given and required to do all the meanial jobs that no one else wants to do. AND, as receptionist, you are just suppose to smile and thank the giver of the work for giving you work! It is really a degrading and unappreciated position.
So, I dislike this having to sit at the front desk and fill in for Sherrill (receptionist) because suddenly, I'm being given work like faxing, mailing and filing, that kind of thing. Work that the giver could do themself, they just don't want to. GRRR....
Additionally, I have to work for this radio station of very loud and very annoying women and do things for them and bring them down to the studio and they lord over me like they are better than me because I happen to be sitting at the front desk today. This is annoying.
Moreover, people tend to blame the receptionist for everything because she is the first person that any person sees or talks to in the company. I'm tired of people asking me for money that I do not have and blaming me for any problem that they are having. This is not the highlight of fun.
In conclusion, I miss my cubicle and I miss my job that doesn't involve answering the phone or talking to people.
What is the opposite of funtastic about your job? This is your chance to complain, so take it!
Thursday, June 01, 2006
Hippo-poti-mi?
Life is monotonous. Go to work, come home from work, sometimes play, sometimes not so play. Repeat everyday.
Granted, my times of play differ and are fun, but then I have to sleep and then I have to wake up and then there is that work thing again.
Where is the relief?!? I haven't had a vacation in a while and I'm having a hankering for one. Something that will let me sleep in past 7am and ensure sunshine. But vacations are always jam-packed and very eventful, providing no rest at all. Vacations require a vacation from the vacation!
There is no winning.
I guess I will just have to enjoy the moments of glee that I occasionally have. Can't think of one right now, but if I think of one... I'll comment.
Anyone else find anything really fun that they are doing, let me know so I can try it and break the cycle of monotony!
Granted, my times of play differ and are fun, but then I have to sleep and then I have to wake up and then there is that work thing again.
Where is the relief?!? I haven't had a vacation in a while and I'm having a hankering for one. Something that will let me sleep in past 7am and ensure sunshine. But vacations are always jam-packed and very eventful, providing no rest at all. Vacations require a vacation from the vacation!
There is no winning.
I guess I will just have to enjoy the moments of glee that I occasionally have. Can't think of one right now, but if I think of one... I'll comment.
Anyone else find anything really fun that they are doing, let me know so I can try it and break the cycle of monotony!
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Celebrate good times
I'm happy to announce that indeed my favorite shows will be back next season. It has been reported that Gilmore Girls, Smallville, One Tree Hill and Veronica Mars will all be back for another season! Additionally, Scrubs will be back not for the fall line up, but later in the season next year. And Battlestar Galactica is coming back. This makes me a happy girl like person.
I enjoy television and I'm glad that none of my shows were cancelled this year. One more year of mind numbing, time wasting, entertaining maddness!
I give you permission to celebrate with me.
I enjoy television and I'm glad that none of my shows were cancelled this year. One more year of mind numbing, time wasting, entertaining maddness!
I give you permission to celebrate with me.
Friday, May 12, 2006
Once Upon A Dream
In celebration of my determination to read 30 books this summer, I'm asking for recomendations of books. I have about 16 books that are borrowed or bought that are waiting for me to read, but I am lacking about 14 books. So, I call for titles. If you know of any books, preferably in the Sci Fi and Fantasy genre, that are good and reading worthy, please share.
Additionally, I've begun watching Lost and 24, and I find them to be interesting shows. 24 has a suspensful "What's going to go wrong next?" feel to it. Lost has a "There's a mystery on this island and I don't know what it is!" feel to it. They are both interestign and I highly recomend them.
And, seeing as how Mother's Day is coming up and I still have not bought my gift, feel free to mention any Motherly gift ideas. Or, if you have bought your mother a fantastic gift, feel free to gloat that you have a gift and I don't "nah nah nah nah nah nah."
Additionally, I've begun watching Lost and 24, and I find them to be interesting shows. 24 has a suspensful "What's going to go wrong next?" feel to it. Lost has a "There's a mystery on this island and I don't know what it is!" feel to it. They are both interestign and I highly recomend them.
And, seeing as how Mother's Day is coming up and I still have not bought my gift, feel free to mention any Motherly gift ideas. Or, if you have bought your mother a fantastic gift, feel free to gloat that you have a gift and I don't "nah nah nah nah nah nah."
Thursday, May 11, 2006
Do Fries Come With That Shake?
I'm sick this week. Or, rather, I have been sick this week and I seem to be continuing with my sickness. And it just figures that the week I am sick, everybody wants to be my friend. I got all sorts of invites to go and play and do things this week, but I have had to turn them down because of my not feeling good.
Luckily, today I am feeling a little better. Not completely better, but a little. I see recovery on the close horizon. If horizons could be close that is.
On a completely unrelated note, I want to make a list of things to do this summer. I'm tired of just thinking that I will be working and doing school this summer, hence the list.
I want to:
-watch lots of movies (including X3 and Superman)
-read 30 books (the books don't matter, but the count does)
-Swim
-Go on a picnic
-Play ultimate frisbee
-See someone famous
-Get my free pair of shoes at Forever Young
-Do something I haven't done before
Okay, this is all I could come up with right now. If you have more suggestions as to what I should do this summer, feel free to chime in.
Luckily, today I am feeling a little better. Not completely better, but a little. I see recovery on the close horizon. If horizons could be close that is.
On a completely unrelated note, I want to make a list of things to do this summer. I'm tired of just thinking that I will be working and doing school this summer, hence the list.
I want to:
-watch lots of movies (including X3 and Superman)
-read 30 books (the books don't matter, but the count does)
-Swim
-Go on a picnic
-Play ultimate frisbee
-See someone famous
-Get my free pair of shoes at Forever Young
-Do something I haven't done before
Okay, this is all I could come up with right now. If you have more suggestions as to what I should do this summer, feel free to chime in.
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Better Off (edited)
I'm better off everyday
When i'm standing in the pouring rain, I dont mind
I think of you and everythings alright
I used to think I had it good
But now I know that I misunderstood
Without you I'd say, I'm better off in every way
Things are finally, finally lookin' up
My feet are on the ground
Even though I'm stuck
I'm better off in every way
I'm better off today
The sky is falling
And it's early in the morning
But it's ok
When i'm standing in the pouring rain, I dont mind
I think of you and everythings alright
I used to think I had it good
But now I know that I misunderstood
Without you I'd say, I'm better off in every way
Things are finally, finally lookin' up
My feet are on the ground
Even though I'm stuck
I'm better off in every way
I'm better off today
The sky is falling
And it's early in the morning
But it's ok
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
Advent Children
I saw Advent Children last night and it was flipping awesome. It was fight scene after fight scene of impossible moves that just looked awesome.
I was very impressed by the graphics in the film, I thought that they were excellent. The plot line was somewhat muddled, but that was only because it was filled with fight scene after fight scene. But the plot didnt' matter because the action was amazing.
It was nice to see all the characters of one of the best Final Fantasies all decked out in better CG.
In conclusion, I liked it and I would definitely see it again. Maybe not 100 million times like Justin, but at least 3 to 4 times.
I was very impressed by the graphics in the film, I thought that they were excellent. The plot line was somewhat muddled, but that was only because it was filled with fight scene after fight scene. But the plot didnt' matter because the action was amazing.
It was nice to see all the characters of one of the best Final Fantasies all decked out in better CG.
In conclusion, I liked it and I would definitely see it again. Maybe not 100 million times like Justin, but at least 3 to 4 times.
Monday, May 01, 2006
Is it Graduation Day Yet?
I saw Mike graduate last week. He did the thing where you walk across the stage and shake a bunch of hands and grab the diploma. It was very, very boring, yet I was proud. My brother is a college graduate and that is pretty fricking cool.
Yet, I'm jealous because I have not yet graduated. It is forever away, that graduation thing. Well, really it is August 17th, but it feels like forever away. And, with only three classes left I feel like it will never end. School has been my life for four years, four agonizing and fun filled years. What will I do once it is over? It is difficult to say, most likely work at my same job some more. But I just can't wait until it is over because I will then be able to say, "I did it. I graduated." As Marie is so fond of saying pretty much anytime she gets the chance.
Well, until that day where I have to sit through a two hour ceremony in an unflattering hat, I guess I will have to just praise Mike.
Yet, I'm jealous because I have not yet graduated. It is forever away, that graduation thing. Well, really it is August 17th, but it feels like forever away. And, with only three classes left I feel like it will never end. School has been my life for four years, four agonizing and fun filled years. What will I do once it is over? It is difficult to say, most likely work at my same job some more. But I just can't wait until it is over because I will then be able to say, "I did it. I graduated." As Marie is so fond of saying pretty much anytime she gets the chance.
Well, until that day where I have to sit through a two hour ceremony in an unflattering hat, I guess I will have to just praise Mike.
Friday, April 28, 2006
Practice Game
I'm a practice Game
For others to play and learn
I'm a pawn in chess
Sacrificed for the outcome
I'm a practice Game
For him to try out his moves
I'm the first throw in a Game
I begin the Game
I'm a practice Game
The outcome does not matter
I'm the dummy hand in cards
A reference for future
I'm a practice Game
I alone know the Game rules
I just don't know I'm playing
The score is hidden from me
I'm a practice Game
That I always lose
For others to play and learn
I'm a pawn in chess
Sacrificed for the outcome
I'm a practice Game
For him to try out his moves
I'm the first throw in a Game
I begin the Game
I'm a practice Game
The outcome does not matter
I'm the dummy hand in cards
A reference for future
I'm a practice Game
I alone know the Game rules
I just don't know I'm playing
The score is hidden from me
I'm a practice Game
That I always lose
Thursday, April 27, 2006
Calling all Geeks
I know that I have geek friends out there, and maybe even some of them read this blog, so I call for your knowledge. Final Fantasy VII and the PS3: Just a demo or really being remade? I need hard facts since I have decided to fill my voided life with electronics. It began by buying a TV and DVD player and a game system is next. But, to do this, I need solid facts on the game possibilities and the goods and bads of the systems.
So, if you are a geek, and knowledgable, then share.
So, if you are a geek, and knowledgable, then share.
Lying
I miss the lie
My heart so happy that it aches
Smiling so long that it hurts
Distracted at the thought of you
Promises that gave me hope
I miss the lie
Thinking of things that I could do
To make you happy
To make you love me more
To keep you
I miss the lie
Warm hands constantly held
Soft kisses given
Comforting and safe embraces
A brush of cheek to cheek
I miss the lie
Living a lie isn't difficult
When you don't know the truth
My heart so happy that it aches
Smiling so long that it hurts
Distracted at the thought of you
Promises that gave me hope
I miss the lie
Thinking of things that I could do
To make you happy
To make you love me more
To keep you
I miss the lie
Warm hands constantly held
Soft kisses given
Comforting and safe embraces
A brush of cheek to cheek
I miss the lie
Living a lie isn't difficult
When you don't know the truth
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Beautifully Broken
It seems like yesterday that my world fell from the sky
It seems like yesterday I didnt know how hard I could cry
It feels like tomorrow I may not get by
But I will try
I will try wipe the tears from my eyes
I'm beautifully broken and I don't mind if you know it
I'm beautifully broken and I don't care if I show it
Every day is a new day I'm reminded of my past
Everytime theres another storm I know that it wont last
Every moment I'm filled with hope cause I get another chance
But I will try
I will try
Got nothing left to hide
Without the highs and the lows
Where will we go?
Where will we go?
I am beautifully broken, I am beautifully broken
I am beautifully broken and I don't care if I show it
It seems like yesterday I didnt know how hard I could cry
It feels like tomorrow I may not get by
But I will try
I will try wipe the tears from my eyes
I'm beautifully broken and I don't mind if you know it
I'm beautifully broken and I don't care if I show it
Every day is a new day I'm reminded of my past
Everytime theres another storm I know that it wont last
Every moment I'm filled with hope cause I get another chance
But I will try
I will try
Got nothing left to hide
Without the highs and the lows
Where will we go?
Where will we go?
I am beautifully broken, I am beautifully broken
I am beautifully broken and I don't care if I show it
Aftermath
Silence
It pounds in my chest
Rythmically tracking the moments
A pain Not in my heart, but behind it
It pulls through my chest on an invisible string
It escapes
My breath stops
Lungs convulse for air
Eyes well
Tears fall
Numbness follows
Silence
It pounds in my chest
Rythmically tracking the moments
A pain Not in my heart, but behind it
It pulls through my chest on an invisible string
It escapes
My breath stops
Lungs convulse for air
Eyes well
Tears fall
Numbness follows
Silence
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
Board Game Rules Favor
Hello Friends,
I call out to you friends in hopes that you will do me a favor. Let me explain. I am doing a Folklore Project for my Folklore class on varying rules for popular board games. So, I am calling out to my friends, who I know will help me out here, to email me variations(rules that aren't in the rule book that comes with the game) they may have on rules to popular board games.
For example:
Monopoly-
-$500 in the middle of the board, to be gotten by the person who lands on Free Parking, replenished after each recieval.
-$400 is recieved when a player lands on Go
Uno-
-When a Zero is laid down, everyone passes their hand to the right
-When a yellow card is played, everyone must touch their head
Risk-
-During Troup Transfer a player may only move their armies from one connecting country over.
or
-During Troup Transfer a player may move as many armies from as many country's as they want as long as the countries are connecting
I am looking for these kinds of things.
The games that I am looking for alternate rules include:
Monopoly
Uno
Risk
Clue
Life
If you choose to be the bestest friend that I could ever want/have I would require the following information from you:
Name:
Gender:
Birthplace:
Home Region:
Age:
Occupation:
Religion:
And your signature on the attached release form: (If you are one of my far away friends, then I would need permission to sign the form for you)
This information is for my teacher and the Folklore Special Collections file, to verify that you exist. It is standard folklore documentation.
Additionally, I would need:
The name of the game you have alternate rules on:
The rules (If you could include ALL of your alternate rules, it would be appreciated):
And if you have any story behind how the rules came about or background as to where you learned your rules (whether it be your older sibling or a friend and whether they were created to settle an argument or if you just don't know how they came about):
I realize that this is a lot of information to request from you, but I ask that you open your heart, find your inner child, give them a lollipop and then help me out in my project.
I thank all of you who decide to help me participate in this project and I shun the rest for three seconds and then get over it.
If you decide to participate, please email me back the any information you can provide.
Thanks!
Becky Derington
I call out to you friends in hopes that you will do me a favor. Let me explain. I am doing a Folklore Project for my Folklore class on varying rules for popular board games. So, I am calling out to my friends, who I know will help me out here, to email me variations(rules that aren't in the rule book that comes with the game) they may have on rules to popular board games.
For example:
Monopoly-
-$500 in the middle of the board, to be gotten by the person who lands on Free Parking, replenished after each recieval.
-$400 is recieved when a player lands on Go
Uno-
-When a Zero is laid down, everyone passes their hand to the right
-When a yellow card is played, everyone must touch their head
Risk-
-During Troup Transfer a player may only move their armies from one connecting country over.
or
-During Troup Transfer a player may move as many armies from as many country's as they want as long as the countries are connecting
I am looking for these kinds of things.
The games that I am looking for alternate rules include:
Monopoly
Uno
Risk
Clue
Life
If you choose to be the bestest friend that I could ever want/have I would require the following information from you:
Name:
Gender:
Birthplace:
Home Region:
Age:
Occupation:
Religion:
And your signature on the attached release form: (If you are one of my far away friends, then I would need permission to sign the form for you)
This information is for my teacher and the Folklore Special Collections file, to verify that you exist. It is standard folklore documentation.
Additionally, I would need:
The name of the game you have alternate rules on:
The rules (If you could include ALL of your alternate rules, it would be appreciated):
And if you have any story behind how the rules came about or background as to where you learned your rules (whether it be your older sibling or a friend and whether they were created to settle an argument or if you just don't know how they came about):
I realize that this is a lot of information to request from you, but I ask that you open your heart, find your inner child, give them a lollipop and then help me out in my project.
I thank all of you who decide to help me participate in this project and I shun the rest for three seconds and then get over it.
If you decide to participate, please email me back the any information you can provide.
Thanks!
Becky Derington
Monday, March 20, 2006
Happy Birthday Marie
Happy Birthday Marie.
Today is the first anniversary of Marie's 25th Birthday. So wish her a happy Birthday and everyone who knows Marie is invited to her Masquerade on Friday at 8pm at Marie's!
Bring yourself and we'll provide the mask! Unless you have a cool mask, and then you provide the mask!
Sorry about the lack of postage, but I've been busy and you can really blame it on Jarom, or John, your choice.
And my blog is not lame. I would have put up pics of the Vegas trip, but Marie hasn't sent them to me. Darn her. Lets mock her for that after wishing her a happy birthday.
Today is the first anniversary of Marie's 25th Birthday. So wish her a happy Birthday and everyone who knows Marie is invited to her Masquerade on Friday at 8pm at Marie's!
Bring yourself and we'll provide the mask! Unless you have a cool mask, and then you provide the mask!
Sorry about the lack of postage, but I've been busy and you can really blame it on Jarom, or John, your choice.
And my blog is not lame. I would have put up pics of the Vegas trip, but Marie hasn't sent them to me. Darn her. Lets mock her for that after wishing her a happy birthday.
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