Thursday, August 26, 2010

M.I.A.

I've been M.I.A. lately when it comes to this blog, I know. I've decided to resurrect it though, give it some much needed LIFE.
In truth, though, after next week, I may lack the time needed to continue at all. Why? Because I finally got a job--a job I'm very excited about in an industry that I'm excited to dip my feet into--digital media. The only thing is, it's an agency, and agencies are energy and time suckers. So we shall see how this blog fits into everything.
I'm also excited because at some point in the near future, I can finally move out. Get an apartment like this one below. Can't wait.


On a side note, I received the novel, the MockingJay (book 3 in the Hunger Games trilogy) yesterday. Let me tell you, I tore open that Amazon package like a kid at Christmas. If you haven't read this young adult series, go out and buy book one NOW. You won't regret it. Like the Book Thief and Twilight, it definitely caters to adults as well, so don't feel embarrased reading it on the train. They're also making the series into a movie, so be sure to read it before it's on screen.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

How Americans See Europe...


I think this is strangely accurate...


Except, I would say I'm pretty well-rounded on my knowledge of European geography now, so I know where Slovenia is. This is all thanks to Sporacle.com: the ultimate time-wasting/kill-time site. So, hats off to sporcle.





Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Great Great Grandparents


Francis Xavier Gamma and his wife, Rose Komatz, (circa 1940s)

I've been doing a bit of ancestral research lately... It's pretty fascinating stuff. These two are my great great grandparents--my dad's grandmother's parents. They were both born in Switzerland and died in Wisconsin.



Monday, March 29, 2010

Ondine

This upcoming movie starring Colin Farrell as an Irish fisherman who thinks he discovers a mermaid looks intriguing.

Check the preview out here:
http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi3492152345/

Monday, March 22, 2010

The Pacific and Band of Brothers

I've just hopped on the bandwagon for these WWII-inspired masterpieces. I finished the ten part miniseries Band of Brothers only last weekend, and when it was finally over, I felt strangely tense, emotional and sentimental. Every minute of it just felt so REAL.

On a side note, I think Band of Brothers is the only program I've ever seen with a 9+ rating on IMDB--pretty impressive and well deserved!

Can't wait until next Sunday. Episode 3/10 of The Pacific.


Sunday, February 7, 2010

Blizzard

This weekend the Midatlantic area was ambushed by the biggest snowstorm since 1996. Around here (the Philly 'burbs) we have somewhere between 28 to 30 inches. It's a whoozie, that's for sure...

It's Sunday night right now, and I have yet to leave my house because of the weather. So far my weekend has consisted of these domestic fun-filled activities:

-Friday night viewing of the Hurt Locker (2nd time seeing it and still so riveting)
-I made a gorgeous meal on Saturday, if I do say so myself... crash hot potatoes courtesy of the Pioneer Woman, roasted carrots, and lamb chops with a balsamic reduction. YUM.
-Today, I tried my hand at making homemade pasta. Though I'm pretty sure I did everything right, I wasn't all that impressed. I think I need to invest in a pasta cutter machine if I'm serious about this...
-Oh and of course the obligatory jigsaw puzzle with the pops.

Gotta love it. Anyway back to the madness that is outside. Here are some photos I took:



Backyard. Notice the submerged chairs.


Looking out the front door.



Looking out the back door.








Monday, February 1, 2010

The Razzie Noms Are Out!

These are just a few of the categories that I thought I'd put in my two cents for:

Worst picture
All About Steve, GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra,Land of the Lost,Old Dogs,Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
*I haven't seen any of these because I had a feeling they'd be terrible. If I had to vote though, I'd go for GI:Joe. That looked simply AWFUL.

Worst actress
Beyonce Knowles, Obsessed;Sandra Bullock, All About Steve;Miley Cyrus, Hannah Montana: The Movie;Megan Fox, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen;Sarah Jessica Parker, Did You Hear About The Morgans?
*My vote is for Miley and/or Beyonce. The previews alone demonstrate how forced their acting is. They should stick with singing or at least get some formal training.

Worst supporting actor
Billy Ray Cyrus, Hannah Montana: The Movie; Hugh Hefner, Miss March; Robert Pattinson, New Moon; Jorma Taccone, Land of the Lost; Marlon Wayans, GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra
*Robert Pattinson. His over-the-top angsty performance made me cringe.