Another Exciting Weekend in the Life of a Massachusetts Yankee and a Connecticut Yankee in King Bubba's Court
Sleep. Work. Sleep. Work. Go to the new Harry Potter movie. That was about the extent of this weekend. Oh, and I cannot forget to mention that we rented the DVD of the first season of the Simpsons. Ah...what a wonderful way to procrastinate.
It's the end of the semester and I've almost got one semester of Greek behind me. I honestly wonder if there is a harder language out there. Actually, I don't. I'm sure it would be much more difficult to study an Asian or Arabic language. Nevertheless Ancient Greek ain't too easy. And of course, I'm working on on the difficult tenses in Greek at the same time that I'm learning the subjuntivo en español. Ay dios mio! But soon the semester will be over. Just one day of classes left!!! And I will be on a lovely winter break.
Most importantly, Lord of the Rings will be coming out SOON. And I am desperately looking forward to watching it. The Two Towers is my favorite of the books and I'm hoping the movie comes out at least as good as the first one. Well, at least it can't be as bad as the new Star Wars movies...right?
But even sooner I will be flying to Massachusetts so that I can then drive to Connecticut for Thanksgiving dinner. The most exciting thing about this is that it will be the first Thanksgiving dinner that Mike and I will have together. I'm looking forward to turkey and yummy pies...though admittedly I will miss Aunt Anne Marie's Banana Bread, my Mom's Pumpkin Bread, and the little pilgrim boy and girl salt shakers.
Monday, November 25, 2002
Wednesday, November 20, 2002
This weekend I went to a theatre conference. It was pretty exhausting. Although I have been to micro-lithography conference and sort of a postmodern conference before, I had never been to a theatre conference. To tell you the truth, I was a bit on edge the whole time. I mean, here I am talking to a number of top scholars in the field, and these people are going to be deciding my applications in the next few months. I guess I shouldn't have been so nervous, but I was. Oh well, it was a good thing that I was there, right?
The other interesting thing is that the conference was essentially a theatre history conference and there was only one paper on Ancient theatre. And I certainly did not meet any graduate students studying ancient theatre. I'm hoping this is a good thing...I mean, everyone needs an ancient theatre scholar...right? And hopefully, someday I'll be one and there will be an abundance of jobs awaiting me. Yeah right. But truly, everyone now is studying feminist, a form of Asian theatre, a form of African theatre, Asian-American theatre and African-American theatre. And I think that they will fill up all the jobs in those areas before I get out. Anyway, I'm rambling.
I'm excited to go back home for Thanksgiving next week even though I will be going to Mike's Mom's house this time around. I will at least get to see my parents and go out with friends (a novelty that I also experienced at the conference, but have yet to experience in Knoxville).
The other interesting thing is that the conference was essentially a theatre history conference and there was only one paper on Ancient theatre. And I certainly did not meet any graduate students studying ancient theatre. I'm hoping this is a good thing...I mean, everyone needs an ancient theatre scholar...right? And hopefully, someday I'll be one and there will be an abundance of jobs awaiting me. Yeah right. But truly, everyone now is studying feminist, a form of Asian theatre, a form of African theatre, Asian-American theatre and African-American theatre. And I think that they will fill up all the jobs in those areas before I get out. Anyway, I'm rambling.
I'm excited to go back home for Thanksgiving next week even though I will be going to Mike's Mom's house this time around. I will at least get to see my parents and go out with friends (a novelty that I also experienced at the conference, but have yet to experience in Knoxville).
Monday, November 11, 2002
No, I did not get blown away in a tornado last night.
Luckily, I live close to the mountains and mountains are a tornado deterrent. Though I must admit that one of the tornadoes came fairly close to Knoxville. But as I learned in Kansas, if the tornado is two towns over, there generally ain't a chance in hell that you're going to see any part of it...especially if you live in a hilly town.
Well, this weekend was good. The video store had a special and as a result, Mike and I rented 5 movies. No, we didn't watch all of them, but we did manage three in one weekend and I think that's pretty good considering how busy we are. We watched UHF, Drop Dead Gorgeous and Erin Brokovich. Drop Dead was probably the worst of the three. But I would not go so far as to say that it is without merit. There were certain parts of it. Parts that I don't want to give away...that were pretty damn great. Other parts were so so. It was trying desperately to be a Christopher Guest type mockumentary and it just didn't make it that far. I forgot my rating system already so I guess i"m not going to rate it. (By the way, I've moved The Usual Suspects up to six stars -- mostly because of Benicio Del Toro's performance).
OK, I enjoyed Erin B. and UHF. I have a funny feeling that I saw UHF long ago after one Thanksgiving dinner. I believe I watched it with my elder cousins, though I can't remember exactly. I must have been very young. Too young to understand the "sex with furniture" thing.
Anyhoo, it's time for computer class and I must go.
Luckily, I live close to the mountains and mountains are a tornado deterrent. Though I must admit that one of the tornadoes came fairly close to Knoxville. But as I learned in Kansas, if the tornado is two towns over, there generally ain't a chance in hell that you're going to see any part of it...especially if you live in a hilly town.
Well, this weekend was good. The video store had a special and as a result, Mike and I rented 5 movies. No, we didn't watch all of them, but we did manage three in one weekend and I think that's pretty good considering how busy we are. We watched UHF, Drop Dead Gorgeous and Erin Brokovich. Drop Dead was probably the worst of the three. But I would not go so far as to say that it is without merit. There were certain parts of it. Parts that I don't want to give away...that were pretty damn great. Other parts were so so. It was trying desperately to be a Christopher Guest type mockumentary and it just didn't make it that far. I forgot my rating system already so I guess i"m not going to rate it. (By the way, I've moved The Usual Suspects up to six stars -- mostly because of Benicio Del Toro's performance).
OK, I enjoyed Erin B. and UHF. I have a funny feeling that I saw UHF long ago after one Thanksgiving dinner. I believe I watched it with my elder cousins, though I can't remember exactly. I must have been very young. Too young to understand the "sex with furniture" thing.
Anyhoo, it's time for computer class and I must go.
Tuesday, November 05, 2002
Who's that badass lawyer over there?
It's Maura Crowley!!!!!!!!!!!
Yay to Maura, for passing the bar exam and eating a stew of her enemies. I must say, Attorney C. I really like that image. It was very Roman of you. My only sad thought is that I would like to be able to participate in eating the stew. I have a feeling that many of your enemies are the same as my enemies. But mostly, I would just chomp away on your behalf. Then someday, perhaps you could feast on a stew of my enemies. Of course, that stew will not be made for a very long time. Sigh.
And to celebrate Maura's passing the bar exam, I will post a little part of my screenplay. I think I wrote this part around this time last year...or perhaps in January, but it has much relevance now. Note: My main character does not have a name yet, so I just call her Jenny. And I'm just going to copy it in story form without all the details of the shots. And finally, none of the other scenes are this self-righteous. I had to make Jenny have a bad day -- overall she is a very sympathetic character -- if this ever gets filmed I want to play her. This is one of Jenny's bad days. She is looking for a job after being layed off from a screen door factory.
CUT TO Jenny is on the bench at the mall drinking another Raspberry Lime Rickey. This time she has a bag next to her. She opens up the bag and pulla beanie baby out. She stares at it. The beanie babie stares back at her. She looks up at the clock. It's 5:45. She sighs. She takes an application out of the bag. She looks at it while she sips on her Raspberry Lime Rickey. She gets doen to the bottom and ocntinues to sip so the schl---- noise is heard. She throws the Lime Rickey away and takes the application over to the counter where the ATM machines are. She fills out the application on top of the deposit counter. After she fills out her name and address she begins to get frustrated. she reaches into her bag and gets some gum. She puts it into her mouth. As she does this a gloriously woman dressed nicely approaches -- This is Lucy. Jenny looks at Lucy.
FLASHBACK TO HIGH SCHOOL
She is standing on a landing with some football jacket guys and one other girl. Lucy (looking a bit awkward and dorky) runs by with a friend. They are carrying a pizza and laughing hysterically. They look back and a shot of more people chasing them can be seen. Shot of Jenny standing with football players.
Jenny: Ugh. Nerds!
Shot of Lucy making eye contact with Jenny and then continuing to run.
BACK TO PRESENT TIME
Lucy gets a deposit slip out and takes out a check to her from a law firm for a lot of money. Jenny looks at the check and stops chewing her gum. for a moment -- then goes backto working on her application. Jenny has to reach over to get a different form.
Lucy (to Jenny) Excuse me.
Jenny looks up.
Lucy - Oh hey -- Jenny! I didn't recognize you.
J - (as if she just noticed her) Hey Lucy. How are you?
L - I'm great -- great! What are you up to?
J - Oh, I'm just -- you know -- applying for jobs.
L - Oh, yeah -- I always hated doing that.
J - So what are you up to?
L - Well, I'm just up visiting my parents' for the weekend.
J - Up from where?
L - Boston. I'm there working at a law firm.
J - You're a lawyer now
L - Not yet -- it's my last year of law school and I'm working as a summer associate.
J - Oh, that's great!
L - Yeah thanks. How's Harry?
J - Oh...he's great thanks.
L - You guys must be thinking of having kids soon.
This catches Jenny offguard.
J - Well I -- we don't -- yeah, sure...
She looks down. Lucy reads that something has hurt her and is awkward.
L - I'm sure everything will work out.
Silence
L - Well, it was nice seeing you...I'm going to deposit this now.
J - OK
Lucy goes over to the ATM machine. Shot of Jenny looking down at the application . . .
It's Maura Crowley!!!!!!!!!!!
Yay to Maura, for passing the bar exam and eating a stew of her enemies. I must say, Attorney C. I really like that image. It was very Roman of you. My only sad thought is that I would like to be able to participate in eating the stew. I have a feeling that many of your enemies are the same as my enemies. But mostly, I would just chomp away on your behalf. Then someday, perhaps you could feast on a stew of my enemies. Of course, that stew will not be made for a very long time. Sigh.
And to celebrate Maura's passing the bar exam, I will post a little part of my screenplay. I think I wrote this part around this time last year...or perhaps in January, but it has much relevance now. Note: My main character does not have a name yet, so I just call her Jenny. And I'm just going to copy it in story form without all the details of the shots. And finally, none of the other scenes are this self-righteous. I had to make Jenny have a bad day -- overall she is a very sympathetic character -- if this ever gets filmed I want to play her. This is one of Jenny's bad days. She is looking for a job after being layed off from a screen door factory.
CUT TO Jenny is on the bench at the mall drinking another Raspberry Lime Rickey. This time she has a bag next to her. She opens up the bag and pulla beanie baby out. She stares at it. The beanie babie stares back at her. She looks up at the clock. It's 5:45. She sighs. She takes an application out of the bag. She looks at it while she sips on her Raspberry Lime Rickey. She gets doen to the bottom and ocntinues to sip so the schl---- noise is heard. She throws the Lime Rickey away and takes the application over to the counter where the ATM machines are. She fills out the application on top of the deposit counter. After she fills out her name and address she begins to get frustrated. she reaches into her bag and gets some gum. She puts it into her mouth. As she does this a gloriously woman dressed nicely approaches -- This is Lucy. Jenny looks at Lucy.
FLASHBACK TO HIGH SCHOOL
She is standing on a landing with some football jacket guys and one other girl. Lucy (looking a bit awkward and dorky) runs by with a friend. They are carrying a pizza and laughing hysterically. They look back and a shot of more people chasing them can be seen. Shot of Jenny standing with football players.
Jenny: Ugh. Nerds!
Shot of Lucy making eye contact with Jenny and then continuing to run.
BACK TO PRESENT TIME
Lucy gets a deposit slip out and takes out a check to her from a law firm for a lot of money. Jenny looks at the check and stops chewing her gum. for a moment -- then goes backto working on her application. Jenny has to reach over to get a different form.
Lucy (to Jenny) Excuse me.
Jenny looks up.
Lucy - Oh hey -- Jenny! I didn't recognize you.
J - (as if she just noticed her) Hey Lucy. How are you?
L - I'm great -- great! What are you up to?
J - Oh, I'm just -- you know -- applying for jobs.
L - Oh, yeah -- I always hated doing that.
J - So what are you up to?
L - Well, I'm just up visiting my parents' for the weekend.
J - Up from where?
L - Boston. I'm there working at a law firm.
J - You're a lawyer now
L - Not yet -- it's my last year of law school and I'm working as a summer associate.
J - Oh, that's great!
L - Yeah thanks. How's Harry?
J - Oh...he's great thanks.
L - You guys must be thinking of having kids soon.
This catches Jenny offguard.
J - Well I -- we don't -- yeah, sure...
She looks down. Lucy reads that something has hurt her and is awkward.
L - I'm sure everything will work out.
Silence
L - Well, it was nice seeing you...I'm going to deposit this now.
J - OK
Lucy goes over to the ATM machine. Shot of Jenny looking down at the application . . .