Decided to do a quick entry while I'm waiting for Bones to finish up. I've discovered I can't eat while it's on, or at least I need to wait till the first 5 or so minutes have passed. Of course, once you miss the first 5 you have to wait till the whole thing is done and watch it from the top. It's a very complicated process my television viewing.
Speaking of TV's and other electrical items I am addicted to, I have two remotes that are on the verge of giving out on me. My tv remote only sporadically responds when I press either the channel up/down buttons or the volume controls. Sadly beating the crap out of it doesn't seem to help. My dvd remote is also acting the poo head. It won't let me switch from TV to DVD meaning I can't watch the DVD. Thank goodness for my PS2...of course I still haven't quite figured out how to run the dvd option using my controller. I've tried pushing the button that shoots stuff in most games, but that isn't the right one. Looks like I need to get another universal remote. That or read.
Quick update on the work front. I've mentioned having been very tired when getting home, etc. and there is a reason for that. Jinn, my fabbo co-worker, found out she has carpal tunnel. She is going to be out anywhere from 2-3+ months. She is out on the floor (and not really too happy about it by all accounts) which means I'm all by my lonesome most of the day. It's very weird to be back there without her. I run into her now and again, but it isn't really the same. The increased work load coupled with Jinn's floor status has me concerned with my sanity. Happy Holidays! Hopefully she will get good news with her next doctor's visit and will be better soon.
Went and saw Lars And The Real Girl (above photo) and it was fabulous. One of the best films I've seen this year. Ryan Gosling plays an introverted man who purchases a life size silicone doll. It's not for sex, it's for companionship. He is a bit delusional and is working through that delusion in his own way. In order for it to work, his doctor says, everyone else has to treat the doll like a person as well. Luckily for him, he is such a sweetheart his friends and family are willing to do this to help him get better.
The film has many funny moments, but is also quite sweet and gentle...much like Gosling's character. Ryan really plays him with just the right amount of kindness coupled with quite literal pain when people get too close to him (especially when they touch him). The supporting cast does extremely well as they try and make sense of a very weird situation. I strongly recommend seeing this one.
Hopefully I'll be able to catch what should be one of the best films this year--the Cohen Brothers' No Country For Old Men. It starts tomorrow, but I don't know if I'll be up for seeing it on opening night alone. I may have to wait till a Sun. afternoon or Mon. evening.
Okay, it's time to go check the Duke vs. Illinois score and watch the rest of the game. Hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving. Gobble, gobble.
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