i'm taking two completely different courses this semester, that are simultaneously trying to explain to me the futility of human endeavor.
*sigh*
i'm too young for such cynicism. o_O
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Saturday, August 8, 2009
"Severus, please..."
have you watched the new Harry Potter movie?
if you haven't, may i offer a teensie bit of advise? don't.
at least not if you're a Harry Potter fan (or were, a couple of years ago...because we've all moved past that phase!).
if, however, what you really want to watch is a half-assed romantic comedy, with dark, broody undertones, go right ahead!
let me ask you this, did you enjoy 'The holiday'? you know, the kind where two or more inter-connected couples all hook up at the same time?
now imagine random bits of the film salad-tossed with a Hamlet inspired plotline.
there you go!
you've practically seen it now! :)
yes, you're welcome! *benevolent smile*
also, the moment towards the end where Dumbledore pleads with Snape, which in the book was beautiful and heartbreaking, is so blah! :(
if you haven't, may i offer a teensie bit of advise? don't.
at least not if you're a Harry Potter fan (or were, a couple of years ago...because we've all moved past that phase!).
if, however, what you really want to watch is a half-assed romantic comedy, with dark, broody undertones, go right ahead!
let me ask you this, did you enjoy 'The holiday'? you know, the kind where two or more inter-connected couples all hook up at the same time?
now imagine random bits of the film salad-tossed with a Hamlet inspired plotline.
there you go!
you've practically seen it now! :)
yes, you're welcome! *benevolent smile*
also, the moment towards the end where Dumbledore pleads with Snape, which in the book was beautiful and heartbreaking, is so blah! :(
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
green
there are no patterns, no order, not in anything.
it's all a maze of flitting, whirring images and moments. everything and everyone, a constant frenzy of activity. like there has been way too much caffeine.
the campus is always a fierce, vivid green this time of year. everything is overgrown, and bursting into fresh blossoms.
monsoon is our spring, i think.
the narrower paths have been engulfed by the tall grass in many shades of green, and even the trees that had been uprooted by the storm, have decided to take root and sprout bright green stalks and leaves.
the jheels are full to the point of overflowing, and after each shower there's always the overpowering scent of damp earth to look forward to.
meaningless conversation, over strong milk tea.
JU is home now. :)
it's all a maze of flitting, whirring images and moments. everything and everyone, a constant frenzy of activity. like there has been way too much caffeine.
the campus is always a fierce, vivid green this time of year. everything is overgrown, and bursting into fresh blossoms.
monsoon is our spring, i think.
the narrower paths have been engulfed by the tall grass in many shades of green, and even the trees that had been uprooted by the storm, have decided to take root and sprout bright green stalks and leaves.
the jheels are full to the point of overflowing, and after each shower there's always the overpowering scent of damp earth to look forward to.
meaningless conversation, over strong milk tea.
JU is home now. :)
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
we all fall down
i had a great fall.
much like Humpty Dumpty, only slightly less severe.
there wasn't as much damage, and they didn't have to bring in the King's men, although there was talk of getting in touch with some of the horses.
falling down is actually quite spectacular, if you think about it. here's a person, normally entirely in control of all their movements, who suddenly slips/ stumbles, loses their balance completely, and in what is quite often a swift, almost comic motion, lands on the ground with a resounding thump!
to the person in question, of course, it is slightly less entertaining. but there's that moment in the middle where you're swooshing through the air with absolutely no idea where you are, or what's going on, quite clueless about when or where your bottom will come to a rest. it's a little like being drunk!
anyway, the point is, the only thing seriously injured, was my ego (and my left palm, which went quite red and achey for a while). and i shall never again giggle when people randomly take a tumble.
much like Humpty Dumpty, only slightly less severe.
there wasn't as much damage, and they didn't have to bring in the King's men, although there was talk of getting in touch with some of the horses.
falling down is actually quite spectacular, if you think about it. here's a person, normally entirely in control of all their movements, who suddenly slips/ stumbles, loses their balance completely, and in what is quite often a swift, almost comic motion, lands on the ground with a resounding thump!
to the person in question, of course, it is slightly less entertaining. but there's that moment in the middle where you're swooshing through the air with absolutely no idea where you are, or what's going on, quite clueless about when or where your bottom will come to a rest. it's a little like being drunk!
anyway, the point is, the only thing seriously injured, was my ego (and my left palm, which went quite red and achey for a while). and i shall never again giggle when people randomly take a tumble.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
feline folly
have you ever dangled a bit of string in front of a cat. if you haven't, you absolutely must try it.
step 1: find cat. if you have a cat, brilliant! find it. if you don't have a cat and your neighbour does, kidnap it.
step 2: find string. yarn works just as well.
step 3: put the two together. dangle the string in front of the cat, or drag it across the floor (string, not cat). keep it out of furry's reach, and keep it moving.
I've always thought cat-toys were designed to humiliate and insult the intelligence of these normally dignified and intelligent (my cat happens to be an exception) animals. that was before i tried the string trick.
watch as they start acting like retarded kittens.
be warned, they can chase the string for hours on end without tiring.
step 1: find cat. if you have a cat, brilliant! find it. if you don't have a cat and your neighbour does, kidnap it.
step 2: find string. yarn works just as well.
step 3: put the two together. dangle the string in front of the cat, or drag it across the floor (string, not cat). keep it out of furry's reach, and keep it moving.
I've always thought cat-toys were designed to humiliate and insult the intelligence of these normally dignified and intelligent (my cat happens to be an exception) animals. that was before i tried the string trick.
watch as they start acting like retarded kittens.
be warned, they can chase the string for hours on end without tiring.
Monday, June 1, 2009
2
when the afternoon sun hits the asphalt, I want you to be there with me.
stand right behind me and watch it with me.
I want you to witness the exact same things I see, if only to confirm my sanity.
yes, phase 2: emo blogging :)
stand right behind me and watch it with me.
I want you to witness the exact same things I see, if only to confirm my sanity.
yes, phase 2: emo blogging :)
Friday, May 29, 2009
1
phase 1: organised blogging
* the cyclone was called AILA!
* have discovered green apples
* exam over.
* don't ask
* lunch at TD, today.
* i'll never wear white again!
* writer's block
* Gah!
coming up next: phase 2 - emo blogging.
followed by 'yay! i'm a 5yr. old' blogging.
* goodbye
* the cyclone was called AILA!
* have discovered green apples
* exam over.
* don't ask
* lunch at TD, today.
* i'll never wear white again!
* writer's block
* Gah!
coming up next: phase 2 - emo blogging.
followed by 'yay! i'm a 5yr. old' blogging.
* goodbye
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