When the movies get it right (music, that is)

You know how sometimes a movie tries to trick you into feeling something about some crappy scene that would be nothing without the really cool song used in it (I’m looking at you, Garden State)? Is there anything better than a beautiful movie scene where the music actually compliments the mood of the scene? Here [...]

Mt. Rainier

Made a trip there today! Not the best weather, but enjoyable nonetheless. Slowly but surely making my way through those 23 things!
Let me just state for the record that I do realize how incredibly lucky I am to live in Washington State. All the rest of the cars up there had license plates from Georgia, [...]

News Big and Small

I’m still working on 23 things. I’m mostly still in the planning stages though. This weekend I’m taking a trip down to Mt. Rainer, taking care of #1 (I”m sacrificing going to the Midsommarfest in Bellevue for this). I also have plans for midnight movies, sunrise viewing, and Tai Chi. I tried and failed at [...]

23 New Things

Inspired by Sarah Von at Yes and Yes. Such a great idea to motivate yourself to try new things! Deadlines always help.
23 new things to do before I turn 23 (December 29th):
1. Go to Mount Rainer (NO, I’ve NEVER been there! I’m such a bad Washingtonian)
2. Watch an entire movie with the director’s commentary on
3. [...]

FREEDOM!

Has there ever been a more beautiful sight than this?

Yes, but right now it doesn’t seem like that could be possible.
I am finally finished with the thesis that has consumed the last ten weeks of my life. It was a late night (I also had six pages to write for another class…great timing, right?), but [...]