It's Tuesday, 5 p.m. and I'm nearly done a very long work day. After a weekend of personal crises, a stomach flu and cramming for a mid-term, I'm pretty much wiped out. But the worst is over I think, and I did have some really nice moments sandwiched between the hard stuff. I don't mean to be too fromagesque or worse, similar to a rambling CD booklet's "shout-out" list - but I must absolutely give special thanks to my family, and also Sarah & Annie for keeping me from going off the deep end. You guys are the best. This is my blog and I'll gush if I want to.
I wrote my last mid-term last night, and I'm feeling extremely relieved. I was getting stressed out and expecting the worst. However, I think I came out OK and shouldn't sink like a stone on this one - hopefullly. My next entry may have the following heading: I Was Wrong, I Failed, I Suck.
Haven't seen any good movies lately. I watched La Grande Séduction (Seducing Doctor Lewis)last night, a film about a small Québécois village rife with welfare and crumbling architecture, which must "seduce" a young doctor into settling there in order to win over a profitable factory contract and find an end to their misery. Here's what I have to say about it: If you like exceedingly simple, implausible storylines, stereotypical characters, cutesy accordian music and marshmellowey manipulation of emotions, this movie is for you. If on the other hand you would've preferred a more in-depth exposure of a tiny community that struggles with issues such as uemployment and stagnant ambitions in the wake of a fishing drougth, more character development and better insight into how lives are intimately affected, more humanity, more reality and no hokey humour, then you will be disappointed and thoroughly annoyed. Those who know me well may have already guessed which school of thought I identify with on this one.
I may finally get the chance to rest this week. For the first time in awhile, I can't think of anything special going on or any events taking place. Mid-terms are over and I have a bit of time before I buckle down and start working on a couple of school-related projects. My big plans this week are cleaning my room, painting Manon's bathroom from blue to yellow, reading, and starting a new knitting project. Sounds like the perfect nerd's week, and I am very excited about it.
The only event coming up is Halloween on Sunday. Is anyone celebrating this ghoulish holiday? Last year I was in Halifax drinking beer at Gus' Pub, wearing a purple wig and not being anything in particular. I would put more effort into a costume this year but I haven't received any invitations to any parties or events. The perfect nerd indeed!
Bonne semaine...
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Not one mention of poor chris in your last two updates. Did you dump that dodo? If so, it is great news. Sunnyside just ain't that sunny when yer all by your lonesome singin' "I'm Leaving on a Jet Plane". Maybe I should call you three times today. And tomorrow...
Did you really not like that movie? It seemed to me like a French Love Actually, which you said you really liked. I accept that it wasn't the best thing ever. Guess it just rises to the top in a weak film industry. It was decent for a Quebecois film, n'est pas? I mean, can you think of anything better to come out of Q?
Allright, the comments section is starting to border on a weird mix of hilarity and frustration.
First things first: I DID NOT appreciate the film Love Actually (Chris, I KNOW YOU WROTE THIS MESSAGE, you silly boy). You very well know that I nearly threw up on three separate occasions from all that cheese - you were there.
It's true that the Quebec film industry has struggled on many different levels. Since I am currently taking a university course on Quebecois cinema, my knowledge of this has been consolidated and that cannot be disputed (I would explain, but since my blog doesn't dispense credits, I will save it for my exams). However, there exist many films that, in my opinion, are better than La Grande Séduction. For example: Mon Oncle Antoine, Le Confessional, Le déclin de l'empire américain, Un crabe dans la tête, La moitié gauche du frigidaire, etc. There are many more, but I'm sitting at home in my pyjamas and I'm sort of blanking out at the moment. Anyway, I will post reviews of these films and more with time so that you can see that Quebec does occasionally provide good cinema.
Wow. I'm off-track and I can't remember what people said in their comments. I think that's it?
I bet you liked Gorrillas in the Mist a lot too. Tarzan? Monkey Bone? And what of Curious Cozy?
Je t'aime.
So I am sad you didn't like my movie.
-- Hugh Grant
Hallowe'en costume idea:
You could dress up at Sprokets' host Dieter. That way, you'll have an excuse to hang Cozy around your neck for a full evening and run around saying "DO YOU WANT TO TOUCH MY MONKEY?". Then you can get the party going by saying to one and all: "Now's the time on Sprockets when we dance!".
What do you think?
Signed, your Personal Hallowe'en Costume Consultant
I would like to thank my anonymous Personal Hallowe'en Consultant for such a sincere, excellant costume suggestion. However, I wish to remind you that I HAVE NOT been invited to attend any parties this year, so I will not be dressing up for the occasion. Perhaps next year!
P-shaw! There's no need for a part-"aye" invitation for the right to wear a fab Hallowe'en costume! Go ahead, dress up as Dieter, the host of Sprockets, with Cozy as that oh-so-unforgettable accessory. Rain or shine, baby.
Whether you're cleaning the bathroom, going to the library or having dinner at Saint-Hubert's on Hallowe'en, you'll be the talk of the town. The cat's meow. The bee's knees. The cat's pajamas. You get the picture.
Please reconsider. You won't regret it.
Signed, your Personal Hallowe'en Costume Consultant
I just narrowly missed peeing my pants!
Ok, Personal Halloween Costume Consultant - for all your effort and insisting, I'll do it. In fact, I plan to dress up as Dieter with Cozy in tow, and hit the public library AND St. Hubert's in the same day. As for the bathroom, well hopefully I won't be responsible for cleaning that in awhile - aww shucks, Mom must be reading this... Ok ok, I'll do that too!
I'll get Chris to take photos with his Digital.
PAR-TAY!
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