Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Saturday, February 21, 2009
argh
i can't watch Grey's Anatomy because the stupid player at ABC.com won't load and if i try to watch it through Veoh all it does is send me back to ABC.com.
Friday, February 13, 2009
re: bad Ben
Ben always has ulterior motives. He "went to see" John: does this mean that he killed him? He obviously isn't giving Sun the message from Jin to "stay away."
My sister Katie theorizes that John was bitten by the Medusa Spider / given its venom and isn't really dead. After his conversation with Christian Shepherd, i doubt it. i think John is really dead.
My sister Megan was shocked that Charlotte died; i was getting to the point where i couldn't see how it could be avoided. When it happened, all i could think was: "Well, there's the first one of the season." But i'm starting to really, really wonder just who her parents are. Perhaps Ben and his lost love Annie?
My sister Katie theorizes that John was bitten by the Medusa Spider / given its venom and isn't really dead. After his conversation with Christian Shepherd, i doubt it. i think John is really dead.
My sister Megan was shocked that Charlotte died; i was getting to the point where i couldn't see how it could be avoided. When it happened, all i could think was: "Well, there's the first one of the season." But i'm starting to really, really wonder just who her parents are. Perhaps Ben and his lost love Annie?
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
recent viewing
Wow, i really need to change the header.
So... i need to watch last week's Grey's in order to catch up. As you can see, it's not high on my list of shows to watch (though it is on the list): i'd much rather be watching Heroes, Fringe, or the Sarah Connor Chronicles.
There is, however, Lost. i think that Ms. Hawking is Daniel's mum (from the jewelry store). i'll go with the idea that Dr. Halliwax (or whatever you want to call him) is Miles' dad. But i can't for the life of me figure out who Charlotte's parents are.
As far as dvd viewing, the family has reached the end of Star Trek the Next Generation. i missed a couple of episodes here and there, but i have probably seen every episode of the series now. At the moment, Mom and Katie are watching Alias, and i sit in from time to time. Last night we watched the season one finale and season two premiere. i still drool over Mr. Sark. The weird thing is that Katie doesn't think he's attractive. i wish they wouldn't have killed Adam off on Heroes, i was really trying to hold to the hope that he would come back somehow.
Speaking of Heroes, whatever happened to Caitlin? Isn't she still stuck in the future? They just totally abandoned her there. i keep thinking Peter will get his powers back, too, and was thinking about just how powerful his father's powers became once he absorbed Peter's abilities. Their power is very similar really, to make another's power their own, though Peter is more powerful in a way because he doesn't have to touch anyone to do it. i just feel like they've majorly mucked up the storyline on Heroes and really wanted Sylar to go good and become a daddy.
Truth be told, i haven't really had a lot of time for viewing. Lui just became revered with Argent Crusade and still needs some gear to raise her dps for raids. i've been trying to level my priest Eviengeline because the guild needs a holy priest. i originally intended to take her shadow, but having the dual specs to switch between will be nice with her, and i don't mind healing. Perhaps i should say yet, because i haven't done much of it yet, mostly on my shaman in RFK and SM.
i recently bought a couple of dvds, one of them being Run Fatboy Run, which i figured how could i not like it with Shaun (Simon Pegg). Which reminds me, i need to watch the new Star Trek movie's preview (as seen during the Super Bowl) but forgot my headphones of course.
Hmmm... better get ready for my next class, can't think of anything else to write.
So... i need to watch last week's Grey's in order to catch up. As you can see, it's not high on my list of shows to watch (though it is on the list): i'd much rather be watching Heroes, Fringe, or the Sarah Connor Chronicles.
There is, however, Lost. i think that Ms. Hawking is Daniel's mum (from the jewelry store). i'll go with the idea that Dr. Halliwax (or whatever you want to call him) is Miles' dad. But i can't for the life of me figure out who Charlotte's parents are.
As far as dvd viewing, the family has reached the end of Star Trek the Next Generation. i missed a couple of episodes here and there, but i have probably seen every episode of the series now. At the moment, Mom and Katie are watching Alias, and i sit in from time to time. Last night we watched the season one finale and season two premiere. i still drool over Mr. Sark. The weird thing is that Katie doesn't think he's attractive. i wish they wouldn't have killed Adam off on Heroes, i was really trying to hold to the hope that he would come back somehow.
Speaking of Heroes, whatever happened to Caitlin? Isn't she still stuck in the future? They just totally abandoned her there. i keep thinking Peter will get his powers back, too, and was thinking about just how powerful his father's powers became once he absorbed Peter's abilities. Their power is very similar really, to make another's power their own, though Peter is more powerful in a way because he doesn't have to touch anyone to do it. i just feel like they've majorly mucked up the storyline on Heroes and really wanted Sylar to go good and become a daddy.
Truth be told, i haven't really had a lot of time for viewing. Lui just became revered with Argent Crusade and still needs some gear to raise her dps for raids. i've been trying to level my priest Eviengeline because the guild needs a holy priest. i originally intended to take her shadow, but having the dual specs to switch between will be nice with her, and i don't mind healing. Perhaps i should say yet, because i haven't done much of it yet, mostly on my shaman in RFK and SM.
i recently bought a couple of dvds, one of them being Run Fatboy Run, which i figured how could i not like it with Shaun (Simon Pegg). Which reminds me, i need to watch the new Star Trek movie's preview (as seen during the Super Bowl) but forgot my headphones of course.
Hmmm... better get ready for my next class, can't think of anything else to write.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
finally it's WEDNESDAY
For some reason last night i was thinking that it was time for the Lost premiere, even though earlier in the day i had gone to my Tuesday class. So i watched a little Alias with my Mom and the kiddos. My, weren't those episodes action packed? In one episode Sydney drives an ambulance while being chased (meanwhile Dixon is performing surgery to get a bomb out of a man's chest), rescues a German scientist and performs a switch with him, and blows up a factory in Germany after going home to have a Halloween party in between. Lost is positively sedate in comparison.
In other news, i have to work tonight, so i might have to watch Lost online.
In other news, i have to work tonight, so i might have to watch Lost online.
Thursday, January 08, 2009
wait a tic...
Now, i know i put the hourglass here before... at least as close to the same spot as i could manage without any way to really mark it (it's in the middle of an expanse of sand next to a dragon skeleton, for crying out loud!), but i really don't remember having that gear a couple of weeks ago! i also don't remember only meleeing the mobs that were trying to break the...er, interesting hourglass! What kind of hunter was i?!? i admit, i was probably survival at the time, but still, it's not like i had specced into Deflection and Counterattack. And why did i have Sneaux with me at lvl 75 but Future You didn't while Sneaux was with me at lvl 80 but not with Past You??? i know that Sneaux isn't immune to time travel effects, she's been to Old Durn repeatedly, Hyjal once i'm sure, and now Old Strat when i dinged 80. i guess it just goes to show you that things didn't always happen the way you remembered. As a matter of fact, i seem to remember doing the most work fighting off the nasties when i did this at lvl 75, and now that i'm 80 i feel the same exact way. Wait a second... i did do all the work!
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
WoW screenshot dump
i said "tomorrow," but i really meant "later tonight/this morning" lol
Here i am after fighting side by side with my "Future You" self, who is Level 80. Isn't it lame that she hasn't acquired any gear upgrades? i just picked up the next part of this quest from Chromie: now that i'm lvl 80, it's time to play the part of Future You, lest i cause a time paradox, etc. i wonder if i'll suddenly have the fist from the Occulus and guild tabard back (as opposed to my new rep fist and rep tabard)?
The next day, i finally had the chance to quest in Dragonblight with my old leveling buddy, Tankadin (and RL sister) Earley. Let's look at how things have changed from May (when i died on a Scholo run on the left) to December (when i caught sight of her for the first time in Agmar's Hammer on the right)
EGAD!!! My gay male belf sister is finally a straight female tomboy as nature intended!
Working on Winter Veil achievements on Christmas night, 2008.
Questing and exploring Crystalsong Forest: i couldn't help but see the obvious Star Trek the Next Generation reference. These trees even slowly rotate! And hum! Maybe i should have gone one step further and cried out: "Shields up! Red Alert! All hands to battle stations!" Fortunately, the tree didn't try to eat me.
On a guild daily in the Occulus (my first run there). i caught a glimpse of one of the bosses, did a /cower emote, continued killing dragons, and a couple minutes later realized that i was still cowering. Your character has to move to break the animation, but i was still sitting on the dragon! Cower didn't break until i landed to engage said boss, rofl.
i love the Halls of Lightning design (though the fights themselves are a bit annoying): constellation statues, rotating globes, and stars on the ceiling! i should have taken more screenshots. Here's Loony Lui posing with some moons.
And here's what happens to the final boss, Loken, after he's been dead for a few minutes and i am the only one still lame enough to be standing around trying to take cool screenshots of my level 80 bad@$$ self. (: i thought it was neat, he's turning back into the stars or somethin'.
Here i am after fighting side by side with my "Future You" self, who is Level 80. Isn't it lame that she hasn't acquired any gear upgrades? i just picked up the next part of this quest from Chromie: now that i'm lvl 80, it's time to play the part of Future You, lest i cause a time paradox, etc. i wonder if i'll suddenly have the fist from the Occulus and guild tabard back (as opposed to my new rep fist and rep tabard)?
The next day, i finally had the chance to quest in Dragonblight with my old leveling buddy, Tankadin (and RL sister) Earley. Let's look at how things have changed from May (when i died on a Scholo run on the left) to December (when i caught sight of her for the first time in Agmar's Hammer on the right)
EGAD!!! My gay male belf sister is finally a straight female tomboy as nature intended!
Working on Winter Veil achievements on Christmas night, 2008.
Questing and exploring Crystalsong Forest: i couldn't help but see the obvious Star Trek the Next Generation reference. These trees even slowly rotate! And hum! Maybe i should have gone one step further and cried out: "Shields up! Red Alert! All hands to battle stations!" Fortunately, the tree didn't try to eat me.
On a guild daily in the Occulus (my first run there). i caught a glimpse of one of the bosses, did a /cower emote, continued killing dragons, and a couple minutes later realized that i was still cowering. Your character has to move to break the animation, but i was still sitting on the dragon! Cower didn't break until i landed to engage said boss, rofl.
i love the Halls of Lightning design (though the fights themselves are a bit annoying): constellation statues, rotating globes, and stars on the ceiling! i should have taken more screenshots. Here's Loony Lui posing with some moons.
And here's what happens to the final boss, Loken, after he's been dead for a few minutes and i am the only one still lame enough to be standing around trying to take cool screenshots of my level 80 bad@$$ self. (: i thought it was neat, he's turning back into the stars or somethin'.
DING 80!!!
Okay, so, i have been way too busy working full time, spending time with family for Christmas, and trying to find time to level on WoW to post here. i did finally catch up on Heroes (nooo, why did Sylar have to go psycho on us again?) but other than that i haven't gotten much done at all. That is, until i got sick last week. Being sick makes a great opportunity for legitimately finding time to level, particularly when you have joint aches, headaches, dizzy spells, and general weakness that is unaffected by typing and using a mouse. i called in sick at work two days, stayed home from church on Sunday (except for AWANA that night), and finally dinged 80 today. i have several screenshots to share, actually.
First off, i got this bow about three days ago, but the 44g rep bow had issues. When i opened a ticket i wrote:
In the process of lvling from 79-80 i started to look at armor upgrades. i'm not wanting to look at Naxx yet (this, as it turns out, includes disregarding the Eye of Eternity, because it turns out that's a raid, too), because i want to get geared to go into Naxx. My gear is actually pretty decent already because i saw some lw recipes drop in SSC and the Eye along with a trash drop in Hyjal and rare wrist drop off Supremus in BT while i was running with <Kids Next Door>; that paired with my badge gear (from running Naxx and Heroics until i was sick of them) gives me a hodgepodge of pre-t5, t5-comparable, and pre-t6 gear (save for my bow/gun and one-handers, which to be perfectly honest have sucky drop rates in TBC, i mean less than 15%, and i never got to see the bosses that would give me that gear, except for the one trash drop that was given to an enh shammy even though i won the roll). So now i'm starting to buy some rep gear and figure out where i need to go to get my dungeon gear (there are no dungeons sets in Wrath for me to go for, so i've had to do more searching to figure out what i need). This isn't that easy, since the Armory no longer compares upgrades to your current pinned character, and its search filters stink, but i finally figured out how to use Wowhead to good effect. Anyway, as far as rep gear, i've gotten the Fang of Truth and Unholy Persuader (my, don't they make a pair? lol). i plan to get the Cloak of Holy Extermination as soon as i ding honored with Argent Crusade (which isn't too far away, in fact, i could be doing quests and dailies for rep right now instead of writing this!).
So, in conclusion, i plan to eventually get the Zombie Sweeper Shotgun (rev with Arg Cru), but i enjoyed using the gun with bullets for all of two days, and today this dropped in the Halls of Lightning (i was really surprised, i thought it had a low droprate), just a couple of hours after i dinged (dang?) 80 while running CoT - Old Strat (in which this dropped, with another low droprate). It's painful deleting my old gear (that i spent so many hours raiding to acquire, sometimes in agony, sometimes having a lot of fun), but this is just comical. Ugh, i'm hungry and tired, and i didn't get to the screenshots. i think i'll get something to eat, and if i have the energy i might post those for you then... or maybe tomorrow as i don't have to go to work until 4pm or some such.
First off, i got this bow about three days ago, but the 44g rep bow had issues. When i opened a ticket i wrote:
I just bought the Sin'dorei Recurve Bow in Vengeance Landing. My old Bow of Bone and Sinew gets 362.5 dps with my current gear and the Timeless Arrow. My new bow says 303.1, and when I try to shoot an error message says "Ammo needs to be in the paper doll ammo slot before it can be fired." If i take the ammo out of the slot my old bow then does 300.4 dps, so my new weapon obviously isn't registering the ammo and should be doing 365ish.They responded via e-mail:
We are aware of the situation you reported, and we are currently working on a solution. Please check the World of Warcraft website (http://www.worldofwarcraft.com) for future updates and corrections. We appreciate your patience.Had i actually checked Thotbott in the first place, i needn't have bothered. The stupid bow shoots bullets.
In the process of lvling from 79-80 i started to look at armor upgrades. i'm not wanting to look at Naxx yet (this, as it turns out, includes disregarding the Eye of Eternity, because it turns out that's a raid, too), because i want to get geared to go into Naxx. My gear is actually pretty decent already because i saw some lw recipes drop in SSC and the Eye along with a trash drop in Hyjal and rare wrist drop off Supremus in BT while i was running with <Kids Next Door>; that paired with my badge gear (from running Naxx and Heroics until i was sick of them) gives me a hodgepodge of pre-t5, t5-comparable, and pre-t6 gear (save for my bow/gun and one-handers, which to be perfectly honest have sucky drop rates in TBC, i mean less than 15%, and i never got to see the bosses that would give me that gear, except for the one trash drop that was given to an enh shammy even though i won the roll). So now i'm starting to buy some rep gear and figure out where i need to go to get my dungeon gear (there are no dungeons sets in Wrath for me to go for, so i've had to do more searching to figure out what i need). This isn't that easy, since the Armory no longer compares upgrades to your current pinned character, and its search filters stink, but i finally figured out how to use Wowhead to good effect. Anyway, as far as rep gear, i've gotten the Fang of Truth and Unholy Persuader (my, don't they make a pair? lol). i plan to get the Cloak of Holy Extermination as soon as i ding honored with Argent Crusade (which isn't too far away, in fact, i could be doing quests and dailies for rep right now instead of writing this!).
So, in conclusion, i plan to eventually get the Zombie Sweeper Shotgun (rev with Arg Cru), but i enjoyed using the gun with bullets for all of two days, and today this dropped in the Halls of Lightning (i was really surprised, i thought it had a low droprate), just a couple of hours after i dinged (dang?) 80 while running CoT - Old Strat (in which this dropped, with another low droprate). It's painful deleting my old gear (that i spent so many hours raiding to acquire, sometimes in agony, sometimes having a lot of fun), but this is just comical. Ugh, i'm hungry and tired, and i didn't get to the screenshots. i think i'll get something to eat, and if i have the energy i might post those for you then... or maybe tomorrow as i don't have to go to work until 4pm or some such.
Monday, December 01, 2008
Twilight - overanalyzing the small stuff (100th post!)
So i'm indulging in a little Watch-Movies.net... i hate being broke all the time, i can't go see Twilight in the theater again until i get paid again, i need to save the money for gas so i can make it to work and school. But i wanted to give a rundown of my feelings while watching Twilight. Once again i think it's more negative than i truly feel. Why is it so much easier to point out errors than good?
Neutral - can we have another 10s of Phoenix? The sky isn't quite blue enough, but the Southwest Airlines is great. The switch from desert mountain to pacific northwest vista is great (heat instantly to snow). Incidentally, i read a review that calls Arizona "flat" (as opposed to mountainous). Excuse me? Arizona is not Colorado, but it is far from flat. Tornadoes are a rare thing there because there are too many mountains, small as they may be. The state is full of mountains, and even the desert is far from flat.
Incidentally, the same review said that Bella's thoughts are supposed to be brilliant, but her internal narration is rather lame. You know, i kind of agree, there are large silences without it, and she ends up thinking rather inane things.
Like - Billy Black, though he's not quite how i pictured him, wins me over. Charlie doesn't quite pull it off... not balding enough, and a little too annoying really.
Neutral - The parking lot (Bella's car is supposed to fit in!), the gym scene... something about Mike rubs me wrong (moreso than in the book), Bella's joke is good, Jessica's uncomfortable giggle: even better. The newspaper: i grew up in a town about the same size, the school paper never writes a feature about the new girl. Do any girls really talk about guys packages in a cafeteria? (i certainly haven't ever...)
Dislike - So why did Bella go into the school office? i really don't like the Diner and drunk Santa.
Like - Bella's Mom, apparently where the curls come in. Emmett standing up in his jeep as Jasper drives it up. Bella reading in the parking lot, a little uncomfortable with being the center of attention.
Dislike - No snow chains (like i said, messes us Tyler's accident). The killings of Humans isn't supposed to be until the next book (this makes Edward's lack of concern leading up to the Baseball Scene make absolutely no sense whatsoever, because it proves that the Vampires are a threat before they are even met, while in the book they are curious about the vegetarian lifestyle and on their good behavior at first).
Like - the Golden Onion (lol, making the science teacher quirky).
Neutral - The Science Experiment scene is greatly reduced: no hand touch, so no early clue. No inquiring teacher about Bella's participation in the lab. The microscope sounds like it's really, really heavy, and seems difficult to move. If so, why couldn't they have made a show of Edward passing it just a little too fast?
Dislike - Shortened accident, no Edward in the Ambulance or ER, no head trauma.
Like - Reference to Renee freaking out, early introduction of Rosalie freaking out.
Neutral - i feel like we should have gotten to see a little bit of Bella's dream, but i guess Edward actually being in her room was a nice trade off. i have woken up so many times over the years with the feeling that something was standing over me in the dark, only to discover that nothing was there when i turned on the light.
Mike asking Bella to the prom (it's too early, but it's cuz they shortened the time frame). How obvious it is that Edward was eavesdropping; it makes his later revelation too obvious, and Bella's lack of insight into it make her look dumb.
the Greenhouse: if you're going to pull in a totally new set (that wasn't in the book), you think they would feature it a bit more. Why is Bella drinking water out of the tap when there are water bottles on the counter? Jessica is better at surfing than the guys (lol).
Dislike - Angela being into Eric. The way the werewolves just look like wolves. Jacob not telling Bella what the Cullens are... so wrong.
Disike - While Victoria pulling the boat back is a neat trick, the Playing with Your Food scene is so unnecessary. It also doesn't make sense that they're hanging out near a small town, where people are likely to recognize outsiders and the increasing body count than in a city.
Ugh, the Native American bookstore: the terms of the Treaty say that the Quilutes can't reveal the nature of themselves or the Cold Ones, why would they be writing books about it? And if someone had, why would they be selling them locally? It would be banned. It's also a little too close to the New Age store that she passes up in the book.
Like - Jessica sunning.
Neutral - Bella being so disinterested in the dress shopping (man Jessica's dress is racy). It's true to character, but she's a little too disinterested, to the point of almost being rude.
Really Like - Bella getting a punch in; the way Edward pulls out when fleeing the would-be-rapists. And--when i think about it--said rapists being frightened of Edward.
Dislike - how different are those guys thoughts than Edwards were? The time in the car is too short, no cooldown for Edward, he's instantly being polite.
Neutral - Edward's a bit annoying when he laughs about the seatbelt; this is perfectly in character for Bella, she follows traffic laws because her dad is a cop...
Dislike - ...for instance, she should be commenting on Edward's speeding. The hand touch is too slight, and an entire scene is cut out. i feel so cheated. Not to mention, Edward shouldn't be staring straight forward and looking... annoyed? Half the time i don't even know what Edward is feeling or thinking.
Extremely Dislike - how Bella hasn't figured it out before the time she willingly gets in the car with Edward. We didn't need the browsing the book and internet reveal, the three thoughts (1 - vampire, 2 - thirst, 3 - in love) should have come before, not after, along with the knowledge that the vampires are vegetarians. Also said in that review... Edward in the sun is supposed to be scary? i like the way they did his skin just fine, but the way they led up to it is all wrong. Edward's running looks fake. Blooper: Edward opens his shirt slightly, and then it's instantly buttoned up again. His shirt is supposed to be completely unbuttoned. The "i'm a killer debate" is supposed to be in the dark, in the car, while the Meadow is meant to be about revealing everything, opening up. Yeah, he rips the tree apart and says that he's designed to kill in the Meadow, but this is just a little too dark.
Like - Perceptive Bella ("I feel like you're going to disappear") and the "Lion fell in love with the Lamb" exchange (oh so cheesy, but so, so good).
Dislike - the Turning scene is out of order, its supposed to be at the house, after the introductions, and shouldn't start with "do you have to be dying." No mention of Jasper's talent at all, he constantly looks like he's in pain, as if that's his only emotional state. And "I'm glad I amuse you"???
Like - How they're super obvious about Jacob's crush this early. How the Cullens are "Making Italiano."
Dislike - No silky blue blouse, no cross on the wall. Spider monkey?!?
Love - Bella's Lullaby. My first thought was that it wasn't a Lullaby, but now it is totally stuck in my head. Thank God for the soundtrack, i can't go to the theater every day, as much as i'd like to.
Dislike - Charlie discovers that it's a "Human," not an animal, after telling Billy that a couple of scenes earlier.
Neutral - Mike is a jock? Stephenie has to have the veggie plate? (come to think of it, why is Bella eating veggie burgers? there's nothing in the book to indicate that she's a vegetarian)
Like - Observant Renee? "Are you being safe?" (i can't believe she said that lol)
The kiss, though i'm not sure why Edward leaps off the bed like that. It's cool, but they don't show the cause, just the effect.
Neutral - Charlie doesn't know who saved his daughter (twice lol). They left out how he thought she was talking about Emmett. Cleaning the shotgun is funny, but a little over the top.
Like - Edward's formality, group date, this is safe mentality. Embarrassing (to Bella) pepper spray comments.
Incidentally, that first reviewer said it was dumb that vampires would like baseball. Vampires are competitive, how hard is that to believe? They have to throw the game in gym class, in the meadow they can let loose and be themselves, kind of like how they're house is their refuge.
Carlisle's "Nice kitty" comment to Rosalie.
Neutral - So, Bella says hey to Edward just seconds after seeing him downstairs. Her argument with Charlie is weak, they should have stuck to the book. i wish they would have used the full conversation in the jeep, too, with it being Bella's strategy to go to Arizona and hide in the last place James would expect.
Like - Bella's truck squealing as it comes to a halt in front of the Cullens.
Dislike - They should have asked Alice what the best strategy would be. Leaving at the same time wasn't it.
Like - Carlisle saying Bella's a part of the family. Bella's worry. Rosalie marking the tree (weird, i know). Alice and Jasper holding hands; his concern in the hotel (finally some other emotion than pain, lol).
Neutral - James is tracking Edward and pseudo-Bella... in the book, isn't it the other way around? And doesn't James make sure that he stays out of range of Edward's mind reading?
Odd - Wet parking lot in Phoenix?
Dislike - James' control around a bleeding Bella (he isn't a vegetarian, after all).
Like - Edward's distraction and struggle with his bloodlust.
Dislike - the bite is way too big and noticeable.
Like - Carlisle's control and clear head... as a doctor he's been around blood a lot more than the rest have. But he should have had the medical kit on hand...
Blooper - Bella doesn't have a cast on in the hospital.
Like - Charlie's sarcasm, especially in response to Edward's claim that the cast is perfect.
Neutral - the prom is supposed to be in the gym, and the other couples in the gazebo are distracting.
Dislike - "You wanna go?"?? As soon as they get to the prom, Edward seems to want to leave.
Love the music! (Have I found you... such weird lyrics). i'm not sure how Bella could have a long and happy life with Edward that doesn't have sex and that she gets old in.
Question - Do vampires get red eyes when they can't cry real tears?
What i miss: the blood-typing incident, the hotel and airport events, Edward not liking the way the blood transfusion smelled, the high heel with the ribbons, though the leggings and sneakers are definitely a nice touch i was expecting a longer dress.
i'm sorry if this format annoys, i'm overanalytical and have been obsessing about Twilight for the past few weeks. i wish Stephenie would write something new or the fanfic writers i'm following would update more often! i guess it's probably illegal to watch movies that were taped in theaters, and in fact i haven't watched one in over six months now; i guess that tells you how much i'm hooked on Twilight.
Neutral - can we have another 10s of Phoenix? The sky isn't quite blue enough, but the Southwest Airlines is great. The switch from desert mountain to pacific northwest vista is great (heat instantly to snow). Incidentally, i read a review that calls Arizona "flat" (as opposed to mountainous). Excuse me? Arizona is not Colorado, but it is far from flat. Tornadoes are a rare thing there because there are too many mountains, small as they may be. The state is full of mountains, and even the desert is far from flat.
Incidentally, the same review said that Bella's thoughts are supposed to be brilliant, but her internal narration is rather lame. You know, i kind of agree, there are large silences without it, and she ends up thinking rather inane things.
Like - Billy Black, though he's not quite how i pictured him, wins me over. Charlie doesn't quite pull it off... not balding enough, and a little too annoying really.
Neutral - The parking lot (Bella's car is supposed to fit in!), the gym scene... something about Mike rubs me wrong (moreso than in the book), Bella's joke is good, Jessica's uncomfortable giggle: even better. The newspaper: i grew up in a town about the same size, the school paper never writes a feature about the new girl. Do any girls really talk about guys packages in a cafeteria? (i certainly haven't ever...)
Dislike - So why did Bella go into the school office? i really don't like the Diner and drunk Santa.
Like - Bella's Mom, apparently where the curls come in. Emmett standing up in his jeep as Jasper drives it up. Bella reading in the parking lot, a little uncomfortable with being the center of attention.
Dislike - No snow chains (like i said, messes us Tyler's accident). The killings of Humans isn't supposed to be until the next book (this makes Edward's lack of concern leading up to the Baseball Scene make absolutely no sense whatsoever, because it proves that the Vampires are a threat before they are even met, while in the book they are curious about the vegetarian lifestyle and on their good behavior at first).
Like - the Golden Onion (lol, making the science teacher quirky).
Neutral - The Science Experiment scene is greatly reduced: no hand touch, so no early clue. No inquiring teacher about Bella's participation in the lab. The microscope sounds like it's really, really heavy, and seems difficult to move. If so, why couldn't they have made a show of Edward passing it just a little too fast?
Dislike - Shortened accident, no Edward in the Ambulance or ER, no head trauma.
Like - Reference to Renee freaking out, early introduction of Rosalie freaking out.
Neutral - i feel like we should have gotten to see a little bit of Bella's dream, but i guess Edward actually being in her room was a nice trade off. i have woken up so many times over the years with the feeling that something was standing over me in the dark, only to discover that nothing was there when i turned on the light.
Mike asking Bella to the prom (it's too early, but it's cuz they shortened the time frame). How obvious it is that Edward was eavesdropping; it makes his later revelation too obvious, and Bella's lack of insight into it make her look dumb.
the Greenhouse: if you're going to pull in a totally new set (that wasn't in the book), you think they would feature it a bit more. Why is Bella drinking water out of the tap when there are water bottles on the counter? Jessica is better at surfing than the guys (lol).
Dislike - Angela being into Eric. The way the werewolves just look like wolves. Jacob not telling Bella what the Cullens are... so wrong.
Disike - While Victoria pulling the boat back is a neat trick, the Playing with Your Food scene is so unnecessary. It also doesn't make sense that they're hanging out near a small town, where people are likely to recognize outsiders and the increasing body count than in a city.
Ugh, the Native American bookstore: the terms of the Treaty say that the Quilutes can't reveal the nature of themselves or the Cold Ones, why would they be writing books about it? And if someone had, why would they be selling them locally? It would be banned. It's also a little too close to the New Age store that she passes up in the book.
Like - Jessica sunning.
Neutral - Bella being so disinterested in the dress shopping (man Jessica's dress is racy). It's true to character, but she's a little too disinterested, to the point of almost being rude.
Really Like - Bella getting a punch in; the way Edward pulls out when fleeing the would-be-rapists. And--when i think about it--said rapists being frightened of Edward.
Dislike - how different are those guys thoughts than Edwards were? The time in the car is too short, no cooldown for Edward, he's instantly being polite.
Neutral - Edward's a bit annoying when he laughs about the seatbelt; this is perfectly in character for Bella, she follows traffic laws because her dad is a cop...
Dislike - ...for instance, she should be commenting on Edward's speeding. The hand touch is too slight, and an entire scene is cut out. i feel so cheated. Not to mention, Edward shouldn't be staring straight forward and looking... annoyed? Half the time i don't even know what Edward is feeling or thinking.
Extremely Dislike - how Bella hasn't figured it out before the time she willingly gets in the car with Edward. We didn't need the browsing the book and internet reveal, the three thoughts (1 - vampire, 2 - thirst, 3 - in love) should have come before, not after, along with the knowledge that the vampires are vegetarians. Also said in that review... Edward in the sun is supposed to be scary? i like the way they did his skin just fine, but the way they led up to it is all wrong. Edward's running looks fake. Blooper: Edward opens his shirt slightly, and then it's instantly buttoned up again. His shirt is supposed to be completely unbuttoned. The "i'm a killer debate" is supposed to be in the dark, in the car, while the Meadow is meant to be about revealing everything, opening up. Yeah, he rips the tree apart and says that he's designed to kill in the Meadow, but this is just a little too dark.
Like - Perceptive Bella ("I feel like you're going to disappear") and the "Lion fell in love with the Lamb" exchange (oh so cheesy, but so, so good).
Dislike - the Turning scene is out of order, its supposed to be at the house, after the introductions, and shouldn't start with "do you have to be dying." No mention of Jasper's talent at all, he constantly looks like he's in pain, as if that's his only emotional state. And "I'm glad I amuse you"???
Like - How they're super obvious about Jacob's crush this early. How the Cullens are "Making Italiano."
Dislike - No silky blue blouse, no cross on the wall. Spider monkey?!?
Love - Bella's Lullaby. My first thought was that it wasn't a Lullaby, but now it is totally stuck in my head. Thank God for the soundtrack, i can't go to the theater every day, as much as i'd like to.
Dislike - Charlie discovers that it's a "Human," not an animal, after telling Billy that a couple of scenes earlier.
Neutral - Mike is a jock? Stephenie has to have the veggie plate? (come to think of it, why is Bella eating veggie burgers? there's nothing in the book to indicate that she's a vegetarian)
Like - Observant Renee? "Are you being safe?" (i can't believe she said that lol)
The kiss, though i'm not sure why Edward leaps off the bed like that. It's cool, but they don't show the cause, just the effect.
Neutral - Charlie doesn't know who saved his daughter (twice lol). They left out how he thought she was talking about Emmett. Cleaning the shotgun is funny, but a little over the top.
Like - Edward's formality, group date, this is safe mentality. Embarrassing (to Bella) pepper spray comments.
Incidentally, that first reviewer said it was dumb that vampires would like baseball. Vampires are competitive, how hard is that to believe? They have to throw the game in gym class, in the meadow they can let loose and be themselves, kind of like how they're house is their refuge.
Carlisle's "Nice kitty" comment to Rosalie.
Neutral - So, Bella says hey to Edward just seconds after seeing him downstairs. Her argument with Charlie is weak, they should have stuck to the book. i wish they would have used the full conversation in the jeep, too, with it being Bella's strategy to go to Arizona and hide in the last place James would expect.
Like - Bella's truck squealing as it comes to a halt in front of the Cullens.
Dislike - They should have asked Alice what the best strategy would be. Leaving at the same time wasn't it.
Like - Carlisle saying Bella's a part of the family. Bella's worry. Rosalie marking the tree (weird, i know). Alice and Jasper holding hands; his concern in the hotel (finally some other emotion than pain, lol).
Neutral - James is tracking Edward and pseudo-Bella... in the book, isn't it the other way around? And doesn't James make sure that he stays out of range of Edward's mind reading?
Odd - Wet parking lot in Phoenix?
Dislike - James' control around a bleeding Bella (he isn't a vegetarian, after all).
Like - Edward's distraction and struggle with his bloodlust.
Dislike - the bite is way too big and noticeable.
Like - Carlisle's control and clear head... as a doctor he's been around blood a lot more than the rest have. But he should have had the medical kit on hand...
Blooper - Bella doesn't have a cast on in the hospital.
Like - Charlie's sarcasm, especially in response to Edward's claim that the cast is perfect.
Neutral - the prom is supposed to be in the gym, and the other couples in the gazebo are distracting.
Dislike - "You wanna go?"?? As soon as they get to the prom, Edward seems to want to leave.
Love the music! (Have I found you... such weird lyrics). i'm not sure how Bella could have a long and happy life with Edward that doesn't have sex and that she gets old in.
Question - Do vampires get red eyes when they can't cry real tears?
What i miss: the blood-typing incident, the hotel and airport events, Edward not liking the way the blood transfusion smelled, the high heel with the ribbons, though the leggings and sneakers are definitely a nice touch i was expecting a longer dress.
i'm sorry if this format annoys, i'm overanalytical and have been obsessing about Twilight for the past few weeks. i wish Stephenie would write something new or the fanfic writers i'm following would update more often! i guess it's probably illegal to watch movies that were taped in theaters, and in fact i haven't watched one in over six months now; i guess that tells you how much i'm hooked on Twilight.
Saturday, November 29, 2008
hehe random Twilight moment
Edward's angel wings in Biology were interesting (they were really owl wings).
Twilight reviewed
Well i finally saw Twilight at the theater on Thanksgiving Day. It was a bit distracting because of who was sitting behind me and down the row on my right. Both groups were very vocal. The women beside me were bemoaning the fact that Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is so far away, and were prone to make appreciative noises while Edward was gracing the screen. The guys behind me were less appreciative (lol), most noticeably when Bella is freaking out about Edward leaving her at the hospital, and is rendered heart wrenchingly speechless as a result.
Let me start by saying that the music and casting in this film was for the most part excellent. I have no major complaints about the movie, but the book is sooooooo much better. In fact, my biggest complaint about the film is that they condensed it too much, leaving out really, really good dialogue and handling the exposition poorly as a result. The movie felt like it was on fastforward, and probably slightly confuses people who don't know the books in some ways.
So i guess i feel compelled to list what my complaints are, along with what i liked about the movie. In a very minor way, Bella's house, father, and the Cullen's house is nothing like what i pictured, which isn't necessarily bad, it's just different. James was very weak, and also annoying. The scene in the ballet studio was too short, and also a bit campy with the dancing around the fire. There were many things that were slightly changed, that left me feeling wrong, such as the way Bella's leg is broken, how James doesn't feel any bloodlust when Bella is bleeding, and how he bites her on the forearm, not her hand. Carlisle having to order Edward to stop because Bella's blood is clean and he's killing her was also just wrong. There are lots of little things in the film like this that they just did not need to change and weakened the film. In fact, the movie ended up feeling like a rough draft with large parts left out, nowhere near ready to be filmed, let alone on the screen.
My biggest complaint, i think, is the accident in the school parking lot. TPTB didn't make it obvious that Tyler's van had slid on ice and Charlie was sort of over the top with how hostile he was. More importantly, they changed details far too much; in the book, Edward not only stopped the van, he lifted it off Bella and adjusted her position so it wouldn't pin her beneath it. She also hit her head, and he didn't abandon her. As the scene stands in the movie, it is completely inexplicable how she could have survived from the perspective of a bystander, because Edward didn't "push her out of the way;" the van apparently miraculously stopped just short of hitting her and inexplicably acquired a dent in the process. In other words, movie Edward majorly botched things, while book Edward actually handled things more smoothly.
That said, there were things from the movie that i enjoyed, and of course wanted to see more of. The Cullen household is a good example, despite campy repeatings of "we'll tear him apart and burn the pieces." Alice, in particular, was awesome, from start to finish: dancing with Jasper in the cafeteria, walking on the branch and stepping into the kitchen, pitching the baseball, seeing the vision in the hotel and fighting the urge to drink Bella's blood in the ballet studio. Ashley Greene is perfect in Alice's shoes, i really regret that they totally cut large parts of her story out, though i will admit that her backstory wasn't integral to the plot. i definitely would have loved to see more of the Cullens.
There was so little character development in the film that i'm afraid that people who haven't read the book aren't going to understand at all the depth of the bond between Edward and Bella, or his bloodlust, nor Carlisle's full history. The biggest complaint i have read from reviewers is of course the usual one, that the Cullens are too perfect to identify with (rather like complaints i have heard in the past about Lost in Space). i do not struggle with this at all... i mean, if i was by some "accident" turned into a vampire, would i just surrender to my "nature" (as most vampires do in vampire stories)? No, i would be like Carlisle and the rest of the Cullens, i would be at odds with and fight against those urges. Which is why i don't generally like the vampire genre, to be perfectly honest: Van Hellsing stunk for the most part and MSC's production of Dracula was horrible, i was so glad after seeing it that i hadn't been cast in it, i would have been so embarrassed to be in such a lame play. i guess the trouble is that most people don't fight against their sinful nature anymore, but from a Christian (or Mormon) standpoint, the Cullens are much more realistic than any other vampires we've ever read about or seen. That's in part why i like the Underworld series as well, Selene is not a mindless killer, she doesn't want to murder humans, she quenches her thirst by visiting a blood bank, etc.
The whole diner bit was annoying, but i liked Stephenie Meyer's cameo. i hadn't been expecting it at all. i have no idea why they made Bella go in that stupid bookstore (again, not what happened in the book) instead of letting Jacob tell her that the Cullens are vampires like he was supposed to. Edward revealed far too much to Bella far too early as a result, it makes much more sense in the book when she knows what Edward is when she gets in the car and guesses that he can read minds, etc. For some reason TPTB forgot that Edward and Bella were supposed to be tucked into a secluded corner of the restaurant, left them smack dab in the middle, and cut out lots and lots of character development that really would have helped the film so very much. The meadow scene, while okay, just turned out to be a bit lame as a result. In fact, Bella's angry walk into the woods, when Edward cannot read her mind, just doesn't really make sense. The planned date to the meadow (in the book) does... in fact, it is perhaps the most integral scene in the book because it was Stephenie's dream of said scene that inspired her to write Twilight.
They did capture Edward's self loathing, but he just seemed a little too much of a whiner. i was really relieved that they didn't cast Hayden Christensen but it still felt like Rob Patterson was trying to channel him (a la Ani in Star Wars II and III). Ugh, my review is coming across really harsh. So... in conclusion, great casting for the most part, sub par script, slightly jarring cinematography, excellent music, overall it was okay, but could have been so, so much better.
It doesn't surprise me that people who haven't read the books think that the movie stinks, i would too, would shrug it off as yet another lame teen chick flick. Stephenie Meyer's is such a better writer than that, she doesn't deserve her incredible book being hacked up like this. i'll write more if i see the movie again, but right now i'm just feeling a bit let down and complained more than i meant to as a result.
Let me start by saying that the music and casting in this film was for the most part excellent. I have no major complaints about the movie, but the book is sooooooo much better. In fact, my biggest complaint about the film is that they condensed it too much, leaving out really, really good dialogue and handling the exposition poorly as a result. The movie felt like it was on fastforward, and probably slightly confuses people who don't know the books in some ways.
So i guess i feel compelled to list what my complaints are, along with what i liked about the movie. In a very minor way, Bella's house, father, and the Cullen's house is nothing like what i pictured, which isn't necessarily bad, it's just different. James was very weak, and also annoying. The scene in the ballet studio was too short, and also a bit campy with the dancing around the fire. There were many things that were slightly changed, that left me feeling wrong, such as the way Bella's leg is broken, how James doesn't feel any bloodlust when Bella is bleeding, and how he bites her on the forearm, not her hand. Carlisle having to order Edward to stop because Bella's blood is clean and he's killing her was also just wrong. There are lots of little things in the film like this that they just did not need to change and weakened the film. In fact, the movie ended up feeling like a rough draft with large parts left out, nowhere near ready to be filmed, let alone on the screen.
My biggest complaint, i think, is the accident in the school parking lot. TPTB didn't make it obvious that Tyler's van had slid on ice and Charlie was sort of over the top with how hostile he was. More importantly, they changed details far too much; in the book, Edward not only stopped the van, he lifted it off Bella and adjusted her position so it wouldn't pin her beneath it. She also hit her head, and he didn't abandon her. As the scene stands in the movie, it is completely inexplicable how she could have survived from the perspective of a bystander, because Edward didn't "push her out of the way;" the van apparently miraculously stopped just short of hitting her and inexplicably acquired a dent in the process. In other words, movie Edward majorly botched things, while book Edward actually handled things more smoothly.
That said, there were things from the movie that i enjoyed, and of course wanted to see more of. The Cullen household is a good example, despite campy repeatings of "we'll tear him apart and burn the pieces." Alice, in particular, was awesome, from start to finish: dancing with Jasper in the cafeteria, walking on the branch and stepping into the kitchen, pitching the baseball, seeing the vision in the hotel and fighting the urge to drink Bella's blood in the ballet studio. Ashley Greene is perfect in Alice's shoes, i really regret that they totally cut large parts of her story out, though i will admit that her backstory wasn't integral to the plot. i definitely would have loved to see more of the Cullens.
There was so little character development in the film that i'm afraid that people who haven't read the book aren't going to understand at all the depth of the bond between Edward and Bella, or his bloodlust, nor Carlisle's full history. The biggest complaint i have read from reviewers is of course the usual one, that the Cullens are too perfect to identify with (rather like complaints i have heard in the past about Lost in Space). i do not struggle with this at all... i mean, if i was by some "accident" turned into a vampire, would i just surrender to my "nature" (as most vampires do in vampire stories)? No, i would be like Carlisle and the rest of the Cullens, i would be at odds with and fight against those urges. Which is why i don't generally like the vampire genre, to be perfectly honest: Van Hellsing stunk for the most part and MSC's production of Dracula was horrible, i was so glad after seeing it that i hadn't been cast in it, i would have been so embarrassed to be in such a lame play. i guess the trouble is that most people don't fight against their sinful nature anymore, but from a Christian (or Mormon) standpoint, the Cullens are much more realistic than any other vampires we've ever read about or seen. That's in part why i like the Underworld series as well, Selene is not a mindless killer, she doesn't want to murder humans, she quenches her thirst by visiting a blood bank, etc.
The whole diner bit was annoying, but i liked Stephenie Meyer's cameo. i hadn't been expecting it at all. i have no idea why they made Bella go in that stupid bookstore (again, not what happened in the book) instead of letting Jacob tell her that the Cullens are vampires like he was supposed to. Edward revealed far too much to Bella far too early as a result, it makes much more sense in the book when she knows what Edward is when she gets in the car and guesses that he can read minds, etc. For some reason TPTB forgot that Edward and Bella were supposed to be tucked into a secluded corner of the restaurant, left them smack dab in the middle, and cut out lots and lots of character development that really would have helped the film so very much. The meadow scene, while okay, just turned out to be a bit lame as a result. In fact, Bella's angry walk into the woods, when Edward cannot read her mind, just doesn't really make sense. The planned date to the meadow (in the book) does... in fact, it is perhaps the most integral scene in the book because it was Stephenie's dream of said scene that inspired her to write Twilight.
They did capture Edward's self loathing, but he just seemed a little too much of a whiner. i was really relieved that they didn't cast Hayden Christensen but it still felt like Rob Patterson was trying to channel him (a la Ani in Star Wars II and III). Ugh, my review is coming across really harsh. So... in conclusion, great casting for the most part, sub par script, slightly jarring cinematography, excellent music, overall it was okay, but could have been so, so much better.
It doesn't surprise me that people who haven't read the books think that the movie stinks, i would too, would shrug it off as yet another lame teen chick flick. Stephenie Meyer's is such a better writer than that, she doesn't deserve her incredible book being hacked up like this. i'll write more if i see the movie again, but right now i'm just feeling a bit let down and complained more than i meant to as a result.
Monday, November 10, 2008
size 12 and super sexy
i admit it, i started wondering what size Sara Ramirez (Callie Torres) is on Grey's Anatomy, and found: Getting Over Myself. It turns out that she's 5'9" and wears a size 12. i personally don't think of size 12 as plus sized, unlike this blogger. In fact, i've never really felt she was that fat at all; being size 12 again is my goal. i have big bones and wouldn't mind looking as sexy as Ramirez. i remember her dancing in her underwear and thought she looked hot, but then, i'm not a guy.
Incidentally, i've been thinking about Callie's realization that she's bi... or is it that she feels that she can choose where her sexual preferences lie? i respect her for standing up for herself, and am surprised that Hollywood has taken this relationship in this direction. i have to admit that at first i was groaning, "Not another token lesbian relationship!" but tptb on Grey's seem to have decided to push the envelope, not buy into the hype that people are born that way. At least, that's the way it seems. i guess only time will tell where the show is really going.
Incidentally, i've been thinking about Callie's realization that she's bi... or is it that she feels that she can choose where her sexual preferences lie? i respect her for standing up for herself, and am surprised that Hollywood has taken this relationship in this direction. i have to admit that at first i was groaning, "Not another token lesbian relationship!" but tptb on Grey's seem to have decided to push the envelope, not buy into the hype that people are born that way. At least, that's the way it seems. i guess only time will tell where the show is really going.
Friday, November 07, 2008
caught up on Terminator
Yeah, i had two eps to watch, and they were easy viewing. Riley seemed strangely absent in the first, and then was barely in the second. i liked the psychiatrist, and the Terminatrix' daughter actually got to talk! The pregnancy video was a good addition, showing that the woman she replaced was very different. i don't think i trust Reese's new love interest (she had some photos of John, and killed that guy before he could). Anyway, not much to say really, i'm a bit tired.
caught up on Heroes
You know, i wasn't sure that i liked the direction this season was going in at first, but atm i am relatively content with it. i have always a bit overly sympathetic towards Sylar, and now he seems to be stepping up and trying to change. They are actually describing him in what can only be seen as Vampire like terms: his overwhelming hunger and attempt to resist what he is.
Peter's loss of power is astounding. The fact that his power is (was) so similar to his father's, when compared to the power of the Matt and his father, makes me wonder if Peter could (can?) not only absorb powers, but steal them as well. In a way, Peter has always had one of the strongest powers, because it does not rely on touch or others reactions for it's strength. He copies someone else's power, and they are not harmed because of it, and then he must learn and adapt in order to use said power.
In closing, how do we know that the absorbtion is irreversible? A part of me refuses to believe that Adam is dead, that Peter cannot regain his power. We have seen the future so many times, the entire show is about fighting against it, and there has never been a Peter that had no powers. This show doesn't really address the same things that Sarah Connor Chronicles does, the question of whether the future is written in stone or if it can be fought. In fact, this show is almost entirely about fighting the future with the hope that it can be changed, whether by Hiro or Peter. Our faith in Peter was not even questioned until this season, and it was an astonishing change. There are definitely a lot of questions here, and i look forward to discovering the answers.
Peter's loss of power is astounding. The fact that his power is (was) so similar to his father's, when compared to the power of the Matt and his father, makes me wonder if Peter could (can?) not only absorb powers, but steal them as well. In a way, Peter has always had one of the strongest powers, because it does not rely on touch or others reactions for it's strength. He copies someone else's power, and they are not harmed because of it, and then he must learn and adapt in order to use said power.
In closing, how do we know that the absorbtion is irreversible? A part of me refuses to believe that Adam is dead, that Peter cannot regain his power. We have seen the future so many times, the entire show is about fighting against it, and there has never been a Peter that had no powers. This show doesn't really address the same things that Sarah Connor Chronicles does, the question of whether the future is written in stone or if it can be fought. In fact, this show is almost entirely about fighting the future with the hope that it can be changed, whether by Hiro or Peter. Our faith in Peter was not even questioned until this season, and it was an astonishing change. There are definitely a lot of questions here, and i look forward to discovering the answers.
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
re: Hunting Party
Well if you look at the comments on WoWHead, it looks like this talent doesn't give you a specific amount of mana, rather it increases the mp5 of the 10 party members that have the least amount of mana based on their buffed mana pool. i think that i'm going to respec Surv and test it out, along with Explosive Shot, because it now feels weird for me to be fully MM (how quickly i reverted back to a Surv hunter... i really think i will probably end up hybrid again).
Anyway, i should be going to sleep, but i'm wide awake. ): Class tomorrow, then election results. SNL tonight was great.
Anyway, i should be going to sleep, but i'm wide awake. ): Class tomorrow, then election results. SNL tonight was great.
Monday, November 03, 2008
will this semester ever end?
i should be doing homework or running, but i'm not. i'm listening to Lock and Load, the new podcast from More PewPew Less QQ and the Hunter's Mark. i found a new macro (courtesy of the former) that automatically changes what you're tracking (yay!) but am perplexed about the Talent changes to "Hunting Party":
Last night i finished reading Brisingr: excellent, i think Arya is coming around, my only complaint is (highlight to read) how easily Oromis and Glaedr died, though i can's say i didn't see it coming. i couldn't sleep, so i also watched two episodes of Heroes (i now need to watch two more eps to catch up, though i guess it will be three as of tonight). Things are finally starting to make a little sense. i like where they're taking Sylar (though i am wondering... who's the mommy (of his doomed son)? For some reason i thought of Claire), but not Matt. Is everyone a bad guy this season? Was not expecting the plot twist with the Petrelli and Parkman seniors alliance. More David Anders, please. Someone please put Suresh out of his misery (i actually thought he was going to be a cockroach hybrid, /shudder, since tptb clearly have a roach fetish).
Next i need to catch up on Sarah Connor Chronicles and Ugly Betty, i've been too busy to watch it, and i've given up so much; i'm not watching Samantha Who? or Pushing Daisies anymore.
Your Arcane Shot, Explosive Shot and Steady Shot critical strikes have a 20/40/60/80/100% chance to grant up to 10 party or raid members mana regeneration equal to 0.25% of the maximum mana per second. Lasts for 15 sec.WTH?!? So, no more rage/energy/runic power regen. What is the maximum mana per second, and how does that compare to mp5? Does this stack if your Steady Shot crits every 2s? What good is it to put 5 talent points into this when it gives less than 4% mana regen (0.25% x 15s = 3.75%)? This is what we lost the Expose Weakness buff for? Someone has some 'splaining to do.
Last night i finished reading Brisingr: excellent, i think Arya is coming around, my only complaint is (highlight to read) how easily Oromis and Glaedr died, though i can's say i didn't see it coming. i couldn't sleep, so i also watched two episodes of Heroes (i now need to watch two more eps to catch up, though i guess it will be three as of tonight). Things are finally starting to make a little sense. i like where they're taking Sylar (though i am wondering... who's the mommy (of his doomed son)? For some reason i thought of Claire), but not Matt. Is everyone a bad guy this season? Was not expecting the plot twist with the Petrelli and Parkman seniors alliance. More David Anders, please. Someone please put Suresh out of his misery (i actually thought he was going to be a cockroach hybrid, /shudder, since tptb clearly have a roach fetish).
Next i need to catch up on Sarah Connor Chronicles and Ugly Betty, i've been too busy to watch it, and i've given up so much; i'm not watching Samantha Who? or Pushing Daisies anymore.
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