movie month...

Went and saw Iron Man with the guys, it was awesome.  Delved quite a bit into character development, which I was impressed with, and I can't wait for the sequel(s).  Anyway, I knew it would be good, just like I know the Hulk is going to suck, or at best be mediocre.  I get instincts from watching the trailers.  And I've seen too many movies....

But it is going to be a big coupl o' months for movies.  Indy.  Prince Caspian.  Hancock.  I'm curious to see how Indiana Jones is received.  I mean, I know it's going to make a crap load of money, but movies have changed alot since Holy Grail was released.  It's the age of the anti-hero, and while Indy has always fit that description more than most, movie making as a whole has changed drastically.  Juno kicks the shit out of Rambo.  Seth Rogen is a leading man....it's a mixed bag but I think for the most part films are in a good place. 

Lars and the real Girl s worth seeing, I liked it alot.  If you like movies that require more than a 2-second attention span. 

I read today that Coldplay is coming to Calgary on July 30th.  They were playing in Dublin when I was there, but I had already sunk my money into the U2 tickets, and I have wanted to see them ever since.  I am impressed by what I've heard from Viva so far.  In an interview Chris Martin said the new album will be quite different, still music that is meant "to be sung to the rafters but just packaged differently".  So I am gonna try and get tickets.

 It's a big year for music this year.  U2, Coldplay, Weezer, Yanni, Pat Benatar. 

Geez....

....has it been a little while?  I can't believe it's all still here, and reading those old posts - it feels like a different life.  Who was that guy?

I'm gonna write for a bit.  A) It helps me to get stuff out  2) There's no one to stop, or criticize me.

I don't watch any of the Idols, not because I'm above them because I do love some trash tv (ahem....big brother) but because it's mostly filler and karaoke, and I find it hard to watch people's dreams get trashed in front of 30 million people.  "Here, your dream of being a successful singer has all but been demolished....sing!!"  But this year I caught Jason Castro, and he has the coolest voice and style I've seen in a very long time.  Check him out if you haven't seen him.  It's like he doesn't belong there, not because he's not talented but because he seems totally disinterested in the whole fame side of it.  Of all the Beatles songs to cover he chose If I Fell.  Who knows that song?  It's awesome.  Anyway, I hope he comes in second or third and gets to work on a cd right away.

If you haven't seen There Will Be Blood, do.

And go Rye Bread.

Currently Listening 9 By Damien Rice see related

Mike Who??

Wow, has it been a long time.  So much has happened, and I'm sorry that I haven't updated for so long, if anyone is still out there...

I went in for a surgery for my abdominal hernia (due to all those surgeries in 2005) on Dec 18.  I had to go back to Saskatoon to get it done, because of the long wait here in Calgary.  I seemed to be recovering okay, but then I just stopped feeling better, and after seeing the doctor here we realized that my incision was infected.  Long story short, another surgery.  This one was done here, to try and clean out the infection.  I might have to go in for another one after a few months after my stomach muscles recover. 

The good thing about this all is that I can fit into my old shirts, now that the hernia is gone.  But I just can't wait for all of this health stuff to be done with, so that I can move on with my life.  I have been dealing with all of this in one way or another for over 10 years, so it will be nice once it's all over. 

Carrie and I are mostly settled into our apartment, and it's nice to feel at home somewhere.  I am getting used to this city too, for the most part.  Good things: our view of downtown at night, the movie theatres, the shopping, krispy kreme (in moderation).  Bad things: so many people, the traffic, everything is more expensive than back home, really bad customer service.  I like my life here though, all things considered.  I still miss my friends from back home, but the occassional visit and frequent phone calls makes it much easier.

I know, I know...nothing too exciting.  I will keep this updated though, because I really miss the xanga folks.  Lots more has been happening, but I still feel really exhausted from my last surgery on the weekend, so until next time.... 

Currently Listening All That You Can't Leave Behind By U2 see related

forty

I waited patiently for the Lord,

  he inclined and heard my cry,

he brought me up out of the pit,

  out of the miry clay.

I will sing a new song.

                    How long to sing this song?

I am struggling to see God in my life, which is a very dark place to be.  I want to be alright.  I want to see that he cares.

And I just don't.

Currently Listening FutureSex / LoveSounds By Justin Timberlake see related

I am a nerd.

I've tried to deny it.  I've tried to convince myself (and others) that it just isn't the case.  But the sad truth is there.

My latest proof indicating how much of a nerd I am is Lost.  I have always been like this, I get into something and I go hardcore.  I can't stop thinking about the show, and now I found out that McFarlane is producing action figures that will come out sometime in October.  I just about peed my pants.  I am so excited.