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Over the past couple weeks we've worked on spading up the garden, pulling out the encroaching grass and weeds, and getting it ready to sow. Last week, Bean and I planted a couple rows, and today we turned in some Soil Pep on the un-planted portion, and planted more. :) All told, we have salsify, bok choy, peas, onions, beets, and shallots. We still have room for tomatoes, tomatillos, and a pumpkin or two -- but we're waiting for more sure weather. Tags: garden
Current Mood:  chipper
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I'd grown up with the Speed Racer cartoons as part of my life, so I was a bit dubious about what the Wachowski brothers may have done to it in their movie adaptation. But I couldn't judge without having seen it. Here's what I thought: Speed Racer6 out of 10 overall. Matinee value. Worth seeing. Surprisingly good story motivations. Rated PG Running time: 2hrs 15mins Speed Racer, to the Wachowski's credit, isn't trying to be anything more than what it is. But what it is is on steroids! The style of the movie looks as though the Las Vegas strip and the original cartoon series got together and had a crack baby! The thing is, it kinda' works! It's definitely a different take on your usual CGI movie, populated with real people! The brothers also found ways to play to their strengths in movie making with Speed Racer, keeping to as much car action as they thought they could, and even working-in a couple of ninja fight scenes (ala The Matrix)! The cast also carries the day well throughout the film, despite -- or maybe because of -- the tongue-in-cheek moments that absolutely litter the storyline. But in the end, this movie is all about the racing!  They had way too much fun with the race scenes in this film! Fans of the original cartoon series will recognize several references to different episodes in the movie. (I caught at least six worked into the storyline, plus dozens of original baddies, like Snake Oiler and Cruncher Block!) The brothers also expand on the world of Speed Racer, giving us an overview from the Mach 4 (not part of the original series), up to and including the introduction of the new Mach 6! And this was all managed with an obviously fond, and nostalgic touch. This movie is targeted at a more family sort of audience, and it should do well there. The only real problem Speed Racer might have this summer is its competition. People may not give it the chance, which I think -- for the most -- it deserves. Personally, I was pleasantly surprised by this film (in a popcorn movie sort of way), though I realize it may not be everyone's cut of tea! Current Mood:  content
Current Music: In the Pretend World -- Scarling
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Thur Morning 7am: Get call from UPS about package I had sent there so I could pick it up. Ok I'll go get it. 10am: Get tracking update email on laptop. It's at UPS in Minneapolis and won't go out until Friday. 11am: Call UPS and ask them to hold laptop so I can get it when I pick up the other package. They say they can't do that without 1 delivery attempt and I should call the shipper. Continue to think their policies are dumb since the receiver of something ordered is technically the one paying for service and should be able to expect some convenience once in a while. 11:20am: Call MacService. Line is busy 11:30am: Contact MacService through website and ask them to contact UPS and have it held. Noon: Macservice calls and says that UPS will charge them $10 to change it and they will have to add that to my bill. They aren't sure if it will be sent out the next day or not since it may be too late. I say OK I will gladly pay $10 rather than wait in line with 20 people to get it when they are busy Friday night. Friday 10am: Check tracking again and it's up to date and says it's being held until I pick it up. 10:20: The idiots send it out. 2:00: Drive to Minneapolis expecting to get 2 packages. They can't find the laptop of course. So the guy looks all over and calls people and finds out they haven't tried to deliver it yet. 3:30: I go home and sit in the hall for an hour just in case they come. 4:30: Then I check the tracking again and of course they now told them not to deliver it. It wouldn't have mattered either way. If I was here I'd get and if I wasn't they'd take it back anyway and I'd ask them to hold it again. So it wouldn't have hurt to try. So no computer until Monday because I'm not waiting in line for hours because of their incompetence. Tags: ups
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So, some news (mmm...spaghetti... Sorry, eating dinner at the same time :D). The job situation has been sorted out after I have finally come to terms with the fact that a normal, 9-5 (8:30-5:30, in my case) job doesn't work with me. I'll be full time for the next four weeks (until our busy season ends) and then I will be going back to part time work, afternoons only (so I can finally get enough sleep). Also, I am going back to school. O.o Stoker's finally gotten me very interested in his college and, since I will be paying my own way through this time (filling out scholarship paper now), I can do what I want with my degree for the first time ever. Also, it is an associates, much more agreeable than a bachelors. And what is my chosen degree? Graphic design, of course. w00t! If I can, I am also considering a double major in computer animation. Those are the current updates. I'll keep you posted. And thank you everyone for the encouragement and helpful advice in my previous post. I'll be acquiring more information about working in gaming/animation this weekend at the animation club meet up. Edit: It is official, I will be at this year's AnthroCon. So if you want Razz!art or just want to meet the crazy lady, I'll be there next month. Current Mood:  hungry
Current Music: Stoker talking on the phone and pacing.
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