Hey, sorry for the long absence again, guys. 
Things have been real busy and chaotic the past month. I thought I’d just post something real quick before the month is up.
Biggest announcement: I got a job! ::does a happy dance:: I start July 1st, and I’ll post more about it then.
In addition to getting back into work this week, I got these things to look forward to:
- Dan and Trav are dropping by Chicago today. Excited to see what shenanigans we’ll be getting into!
- Flying to Maryland for the weekend! It’s July 4th, but also my birthday weekend! I really have no plans this year for it, but I’m really psyched to see friends back home. Still haven’t decided where I want to celebrate, but I’m kind of leaning towards Annapolis right now… we’ll see.
Stay tuned!
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In: Comics
19 May 2009Ever since Heroes took off a couple years ago, there had been a surge of interest in super powers. Flight. Mind reading. Super speed. Strength. With that, people have been asked what power they want. A friend of mine even wrote (or is in the midst of writing; it’s been on hold for-like-EVER) a story of us and our college mates with powers—manifested when we drank a tainted case of, ugh, Miller High Life. 
I was fortunate enough to have suggested my own power for the story. And it’s the power I would pick over a super healing factor, invulnerability, or mastery over space/time.
In: Movies
14 May 2009
I finally got around to seeing Sunshine. I loved it. Based in the future, the film follows a crew of eight that is sent on a mission to re-ignite our dying sun after the first craft to attempt to had seemingly disappeared. And sure enough, shit hits the fan, things go wrong, and the fate of everyone on earth is in jeopardy. Yeah, we’d all love a space movie where the mission isn’t compromised and everyone makes it back safe and sound, but where’s the fun in that?
I think what made Sunshine really compelling for me (at least for the most of it) was that when things went wrong, there wasn’t any clear “bad guy” to blame. It was just a miscalculation, or a loose grip, or a suicide. There wasn’t really a chance for justice or a way to right the wrongs. Conflict creates some great tension and drama, but to see it happen without any evil character to focus my anger and frustrations at was a nice change of pace for me. Of course, the antagonist comes into play eventually.
And that was my only gripe with it. It suddenly turned into a “slasher” flick. I can understand how one can mentally break down in the absolute vastness of space combined with the immense pressure of the mission, but “nekkid-skin-burned-religious-crazy-guy” was a bit over the top. I didn’t need a psycho stalker killing people one by one. I want them battling the actual difficulties of the mission itself. It’s more compelling to see them deal with the consequences of their own actions and decisions.
I absolutely loved the visuals and original score. Beautiful and breathtaking. Most of the acting was great, not spectacular, but enough to make it work.
Rating: 8/10. Story was solid, with no melodramatics like any other doomsday films. I loved the science fiction aspects of it. The visual direction and futuristic scores are probably what won me over the most. I’m getting the soundtrack as soon as I can.
And director Danny Boyle… you are talented! I am intrigued and surprised by the different types of films you create. Trainspotting. 28 Days Later. Sunshine. Slumdog Millionaire (which I saw and also thought was really awesome). All very different genres, but great movies nonetheless. What do you have next?
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Being on the job hunt required me to re-evaluate my CV, or “Curriculum Vitae.” I had a very simple one that I’ve been using the past few years, but I was inspired to create a whole new one from scratch by this very awesome article, How To Create A Great Web Design CV and Résumé? from Smashing Magazine. It would also give me a chance to learn GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program). Here’s a look into my design process and how my current resume came to be.
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In: Books
8 Apr 2009I’m about a quarter into A Clash of Kings by George R. R. Martin. The series is just as good as the last time I read it, if not better since I’m more familiar with the story and characters.
I just wanted to post something about my favorite character:
Sandor “The Hound” Clegane
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contemplating if I should go to the free Ne-Yo & Keri Hilson concert tonight [#]
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oohhh I feel safe and secure returning to a cubicle environment [#]
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kind of chilly today. 53 degrees w/ high at 63. cool start to July. [#]
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wakey wakey. it's time to get ready for work! [#]
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RT @marissapaige: Unless I'm going to see Megan Fox's boobs, I can't fathom any reason to watch Transformers 2. [#]
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perhaps Current's position on Laura Ling was/is similar to this story http://twurl.nl/juciuh [#]
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watching "Saving Private Ryan" and what a surprise it was to see @NathanFillion! [#]
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wow. that was an unexpectedly great movie. "Moon" watch it if u get a chance. [#]
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gonna see "Moon." Excited to see this one... and it's David Bowie's son's directorial debut! - http://bkite.com/091Np [#]
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http://twitpic.com/8pizf - The lakefront is pretty sweet... [#]
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hanging around Oz park. note to self: get blanket for future lay abouts in the sun and grass [#]
