Just saw Monster. It sucked. If you want to see what Charlize Theron looks like with latex on her mug, just look at some production stills. That takes less time than sitting through that awful long made-for-TV-movie. And then go watch yourselves some Autopsy. That's some good shit right there, man. <-- I can do "Crazy Prostitute" if I want to, so there. Don't need no latex. No sirree Bob.

Seriously, it's not that well acted, the story is boring as hell and for Chrissakes it had an end title that said: "Whatshername was executed on insertdatehere." I hate end titles. If you can't tell me through images, don't bother telling me at all. Why do you need to tell me it's "A true story"? Is that mandatory if it is? Whatever the case may be, it's information the viewer surely does not need.

[offtopicrant]Sorry to ramble but that is a pet peeve of mine. Also unnecessary subtitles. Why must you show me Big Ben and then inform me in a subtitle that this is "London, England"? I don't need no stinkin' subtitles.[/offtopicrant]

Well, I'd have wished for some good old-fashioned torture instead. Blood and gore galore. People rising from the dead. Of course I am talking about the Jesus movie. Yay for floggings and crucifixion ("Only one cross per person"). Actually, I am interested in what Latin sounds like when spoken by a living person. Yes, I am geeky. Did the geek test today and came out 70% geek (it's the Star Trek phase, I am telling you. That and Latin featured really high on this test which is why I am remembering it now). Then again I did a Jock test, too and came out 30% Jock. Here it was the section about beer and talking about sports that got me back into the picture, I figure.

What am I rambling about? I should go to bed. It's late.

What's up, pussycat, whououou! (channeling Tom Jones today). Just discovered I am still wearing my bedsocks. I don't know whether I like being weird. Weird's definitely not as good as cute. Can I get a refund? Wouldn't that be great if you had a receipt of your birth and could go back to God (or whoever) and demand to be exchanged? *sigh* I guess weird is hard to shake off...

Fell asleep listening to Air which probably sums it up nicely. Woke up in a crappy mood (don't know whether that's Air-related). Hate it when my day starts that way. Everybody around me seems to be chipper, though. Hate that even more.

Didn't get around to my tea as the cat napped in my lap. Was a little edgy due to Franz Ferdinand, though. (The cat, that is, not me.) My verdict: Franz Ferdinand was OK but not really mindblowing. One of the songs is called "Auf Achse" but my jukebox program calls it "Auf Asche" which gave me pause to wonder for one second until I had checked the CD case. They ARE actually singing in German at one point (not during this song, though). Why? Nobody knows. Now for the tea and ...hmmm...I feel Air will be next.

Don't really know why eating the whole package of Choco Crossies didn't curb the sick feeling. Enjoyed "White Ladder" immensely. I think it was "Sail away" that I liked so much on the radio. Tea-time now and...Franz Ferdinand's the next choice.

Feel slightly sick because of the mozzarella sticks. But can report I love the new David Gray CD. Now on to the "White Ladder" one and to the Choco Crossies.

W00t!

I got a package of CDs today. OK, I paid for them, but nevermind, today they arrived. What did I get? I am naming them in the order that I am discovering them right now, so you get to share the unpacking experience with me...

• Muse "Absolution". Limited Edition it says on the cover. Incl. Bonus DVD it says...Yay! (I actually already own this CD but I did want the bonus DVD. That and it's one of the best CDs. Support the artist and all that.)
  
• Franz Ferdinand. Aptly titled "Franz Ferdinand". Don't quite know whether I'll like the thing, I liked one of their songs on Virgin radio. If I don't like it, you all may vie for my attention by showering me with appropriate gifts and I might bestow it on one of you.
  
• Outkast "Speakerboxx. Boy, does it feature lots of stickers on the cover. Grammy stars 2004. Smash hit Heya. Parental Advisory. I'll just shake it like a Polaroid picture and watch out for strong language, sexual and violent content.
  
• David Gray "A new day at midnight". Sort of ashamed about this one...once listened to a David Gray song and proclaimed to not quite like it. Also confused David Gray with Craig David. Anyway, this is Virgin radio's fault again, as I sniffled while a song was playing and thought: "Need to find out who sings this" ... as I don't know what album it's on, I am guessing the next item is...yepp
  
• David Gray "White Ladder". On sale at amazon, so I figured why not.
  
• Macy Gray "On how life is". Wanted to get that for ages. I remember sitting in a café where they only had that CD apparently because they kept playing it over and over. I was there all afternoon and I still really liked it after that. That and I always watch that stupid Jennifer Aniston movie with Jay Mohr (who really messed up Jerry Maguire, the bastard!) only because "I try" is its main song.
  
• Air "Moon Safari". Bought it because really, really on sale at amazon. If I don't like it, see above. But I am guessing everybody who likes it already owns it.

That's it for the CDs. Now I am going to bake my mozzarella sticks I bought at Tengelmann's and decide which CD I am going to listen to first...Yay again.

I feel rather boring. No interesting stories to tell, nothing happening, not even funny linkage. Oh well, at least I look good in a suit. Or so I think. (By the way, did you ever notice that "pretty ugly" is a strange combination of words? But I digress.) Had a business meeting at an advertising agency today and confirmed

Axiom 1: Secretaries at prestigious agencies MUST wear ridiculous clothing that reveals more than is necessary (sleeveless woolen shirt with extra sleeves - leaving the shoulders free to breathe the creative air)

but couldn't verify

Axiom 2: CEOs of ad agencies always wear black turtleneck sweaters and black-rimmed square glasses (didn't meet any).

Sincerely wish I would be able to sleep well once in a while.

God, I am so tired. Was sick on Friday so I couldn't really go out. Didn't really matter because the Schnitzel we had was so big nobody else wanted to go out either. Came home somewhat late, though and had NyQuil to tide me over the night. Yum, NyQuil.

On Saturday morning I countered the NyQuil effects with DayQuil (Yay, I loves me some DayQuil!) and went shopping. I wish they'd manufacture DayQuil here, as is I have a stuffy nose again. Had some beer in the evening which of course led to me not sleeping any during the night. Vegged on the couch and fell asleep in the afternoon (but only for an hour, then I woke up due to disconcerting dreams about pets - my roommate was watching "Animals looking for a new home")

And tonight we were watching the Oscars. Rather pointless, as LOTR received every award it was nominated for. It got so bad the award recipients couldn't hold all their gold statuettes anymore - we suggested they'd be provided with little shopping baskets.

Miscellaneous Oscar Stuff

Seems to be en vogue to attach a huge bow to your ass (not very flattering).

Charlize Theron definitely had applied too much self-tanning lotion and looked disconcertingly tan.

Jim Carrey has no hair and is not in the least bit funny.

Is Bob Hope dead or not??

Liv Tyler looks good even with glasses on, a stupid 60s hairstyle and an ugly dress.

Jamie Lee Curtis' boobs threatened to jump out of her dress at any second. Otherwise, she looked exactly like Annie Lennox.

All the nominated songs were BORING and involved harp-playing of some kind (except the weird French Cartoon song that involved drumming on a bicycle).

I liked the opening bit where Michael Moore was squashed by an Oliphaunt.

We hate Vanessa Paradis. Why?? Why?? (Then again, I still want to marry John Cusack. Did you see how he winked at me?)


Anyway. Watched that until 6 am and then went to work, honest soul that I am. I can't call in sick when I am not. Boo. Which is why I am on my third cup of coffee, trying to stay awake. Where's the DayQuil when you need it??