What a fine figure that Bale has
A large work is difficult because it is large, even though all its parts might singly be preformed with facility; where there are many things to be done, each must be allowed its share of time and labor…
-From the preface of A Dictionary of the English Language by Samuel Johnson
I suppose that also applies to my anthology textbook that has nearly 3,000 thin bible-pages worth of British literature. I’m in the process of reading an Alexander Pope poem which is proving to be impossible. I would do much better writing a dissertation on the intricacies of meaning in a Backstreet Boy song than I would understanding a simple nursery rhyme.
My professor of world literature has a tendency to over emphasize words with more than 7 letters and I find it hard to concentrate on what she’s saying when her long, thin arms explode into pantomime for every syllable: “The perspective of the author is indicative of his life in Nigeria. Therefore, how do you think this affects the notion of cultural hybridity ?” Perhaps if I had her act out An Essay on Man, waving her arms around ecstatically like a windmill, I’d have a better chance of understanding it.
Yesterday I watched The Machinist starring Christian Bale. I have a ginormous, deliriously ferocious crush on Christian Bale and I’ve seen almost every movie he’s been in (even the pathetic straight-to-video Equilbrium, but let’s not talk about that). The lengths Bale went for this role is so disturbing that I had a difficult time focusing on the plot. Still, even at 120lbs, I’d do him.
I’ve been recruited as a Backup Council member at The Martini Lounge. Ok, so being a Backup Council member doesn’t sound too glamorous but head over there anyway because there’s plenty of things to do and plenty of people to meet. It’s an active community strictly created by and for the finer sex. Look for pinkbishie (that’s me) at the message boards while you’re at it.
I’m very pleased with this edition of Shibooya Radio so be sure to check that out before you leave. There’s a picture of yours truly in the “About Me” section so you can identify me when I commit my next crime. If you’re using the plugboard, please be sure to carefully input your URL and button or I will replace it with something else. Don’t forget to visit my constantly updated set of links for some fresh new places to visit. Oh, and please don’t forget to wear clean underwear.
September 13th, 2005 at 4:56 pm
grocery shopping naked? lol, I didn’t think that was legal. Girl, where you doing this at? Do tell!!!
So you’re in school, too? Kewl… where are you attending and what is your major? I’m a dental assistant in training at Georiga Medical Institute in Atlanta, GA. I just spent today being about 5 other people’s “patient” for a procedure that we have to get graded on. I was sitting in the dental chair with my head lower than my knees laid back for 2 straight hours and kept getting numbing stuff put in my mouth so that I wouldn’t feel anything during the procedure. Right now, I’m feeling really woozy & dizzy and feel like complete crap. I got out of that class about 10am and its 5pm right now and I’m still like crap. I think either my whole sense of balance is all out of whack or perhaps I’m coming down with a 24 hour bug. I don’t know and I hope I get better soon. It’s a really weird feeling.
But enough about myself. I see that you’re a member on the Martini Lounge. Me, too!!! I’m “Angela” on there. I used to be on the Martini Staff. I was with the whole community even before Alecia officially set up the site. I was in the 1st set of girls when the Martini Staff came about. The 1st 2 terms, I was a Council Member and this past term… I was the Goddess Editor. This term, I had to sit out cuz I’m in school and its taking a lot out of me. I need any spare time that I can get to learn new stuff for my future career and to study for our many quizzes & tests. Well enough talking for now…
Have a nice day:):):)
September 13th, 2005 at 9:26 pm
The idea of a book longer than 50 pages with no pictures is enough to give me nightmares, you’re a very brave person.
Christian Bale- American Psycho. I so didn’t get that movie. I can’t figure out if it was supposed to be scary or funny or what . . . like that part where he was running naked down the hallway with a chainsaw, I found that pretty funny but I’m not sure I was supposed to . . .
And you’re right about Shibooya radio, it’s awesome. I love that first song
Speaking of American Psycho- why not add ‘It’s hip to be square’ lol
September 13th, 2005 at 11:25 pm
The Machinist wa awesome, reminded me of Egdar Allen Poe works, and to Olivia, Yes American Psycho was awesome, and it was a dark comedy, so its ok to laugh at it.
September 14th, 2005 at 12:17 am
Hey, thanks Ricardo
I laughed at a lot of stuff in American Psycho so it’s good to know I’m not crazy. (Well, in that aspect anyways)
September 14th, 2005 at 3:14 am
My underwear is NOT dirty, I made sure to turn it inside out after two days I swear! *giggles*
Your teacher sounds like she has hyper problems. I think I’d find it hard to concentrate too. Then again I never payed attention in school anyway
September 14th, 2005 at 3:37 pm
World literature?! Ahh, I miss that subject.. But yeah, I don’t care for Alexander Pope much myself. Why? For the same reason you don’t. The man never made sense to me! But I bet he’s looking down on all us poor students, and having a good laugh. Good luck with that!