retard tv

You know something is wrong when Hero starring Jet Li premires on Spike TV. I watched Infernal Affairs again. I have to agree with my brother that it is a much better and more fleshed out than The Departed. I also think that it is because of Christopher Doyle's camerawork that added to the greatness of the film. There were several shots where I just said, "I wish I would have thought of that."

I've been playing a lot of Portable Ops lately. The only part I'm pissed about is that the characters have stamina. The game would have been more fun without it. But other than that, the game is freaking amazing. I'm just hooked on recruiting new members for the future Outer Heaven. I love how the members you recruit influence future tactics and strategy. It's one of the best PSP games to date.

mgs anyone?

Well I finally got out of the house by going out with my cousins to Woodfield mall. It's bizarre being in a mall since I haven't been to one in a LONG while. I spent a bit of my gifts on a used copy (why I didn't buy a new one I do not have the faintest idea) of Metal Gear Acid 2 and Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops. I can't wait to play because I think my PSP is getting tired of being used as a music player. Plus, I am happy to get a copy of MGA2 after my copy was stolen. It doesn't have the 3D goggles, but I don't care since I read that it was gimmicky anyway.

I finished the first season of Spaced. I really enjoyed the episode with Resident Evil 2 because it brought back so many memories. I loved it when they used the music from the game. And shit, it sounds great after all these years. Not even Resident Evil 4 can compare to that game. It's probably the only game where Daniel played it more than me and mastered it.

I watched Blood Diamond and thought it was a great movie. I thought it was a bit predictable at the end, but it was still enjoyable. Plus, Jennifer Connelly looked great because it seemed like she had a bit of meat. I wish she had more though.

Well Happy New Year and Belated Merry Christmas.

Oh yeah. Daniel, if you are reading this. Get a copy of that Bong Revilla movie so that I can see how horrible it is.

welcome to the lonely

Queer name am I right? But seriously, its a great book. If you don't get that phrase, then you won't get this journal entry. You, my reader, are in much of an update. I'm here stuck at home with my father for the remainder for my vacation. Daniel and Mama are rejoicing throughout the Philippines for their temporary freedom. I really don't care that I'm stuck with Papa, but damn, I do regret not buying a ticket for vacation. It's stupid to think about it now, but the computer as an opportunity cost in its present state just is not worth it. Hell, it's stuck at ISU at the moment. So I pretty much sold out happiness for something that is stuck at school being unused. Damn my stupid impulse self. I'm killing my happy self. All I have here is video games, movies, and porn (btw, Daniel, your collection is weird, lol). It just doesn't fill that void.

Meanwhile, I was thinking of creating a database for my dad's DVD collection, but it wouldn't work as we need a server running on one of the computers. It's not feasible since a computer has to be on 24/7. Waste of money in my opinion. It is a cool idea though. When Daniel or my dad buys a new DVD, all they have to do is queue up the page and fill out the form, then bam, the DVD will be in the database. Daniel wouldn't have to manually update each couple of months. But like I said, it wouldn't work as you need to have a computer on all the time for the database to be accessed.

During my one week here, I did find new things to do. I finally figured out how to convert PAL to NTSC without the video jittering every several minutes. The only problem at the moment seems to be the audio as Besweet needs to add this annoying popping sound to extend the audio from 25fps to 23.976. I also finished Dirge of Cerberus, which is horrible like everybody said, and Yakusa, which was freaking awesome. I've now started on Xenosaga III. The disappointing thing about this RPG is how low budget it got. I feel sorry for the series. It started off really strong, and I really enjoyed the long cutscenes. Now, I'm just treated to fucking lame text with faces attached.

I even started to read the sixth Harry Potter book and I'm almost finished. If there is one thing to say about the book, it is this: the characters are fucking horny as hell. Hermione is jealous of Ron, Harry is having horny dreams about Ginny, Ron is making out with Lavender Brown and having thoughts about another chick. If 99% of all kids that know how to read love reading this series, then all 99% will be sexually active just because they'll be curious on why its nice to "snog" with a girl. J.K Rowling is a sneaky bitch, lol. Of course, I haven't done it myself (with the exception of *ahem*a*pillow*ahem*) and I would love to. All I can do is wish that moment will arrive before I drop dead. But damn, there was this amazingly beautiful asian girl at Food Harbor. I rarely go for asians after viewing Daniel's stash, but this one looked great. You know its funny, I treat girls like they are food. If they look good, they must taste good. If they look bad, they must taste bad. Eh, I need a girlfriend. Oh, btw, Daniel knows this, but did any of you know I have a hair fetish? Soft, luxurious hair just buckles my knees. And yes, that girl had it. All the girls I like have beautiful, gorgeous hair. I guess I'm mental for telling you all this, but I'm quite bored.

For my cousins and Daniel in the Philippines, I'll be sending you a special email. Enjoy the Philippines Daniel. It's just a shame you can't drink. Whoever is the hard drinker in the group, drink a shot of Vodka for me every time you are in a bar. I'll be there in spirit.

why you should get a Wii

lady in the water

In all this movie's absurdity and ridiculousness, I liked it. It got way stupid when the wolf thing killed the guy who was talking about his death in a plot line, but damn it kept me more interested that the Ballad of Ricky Bobby. I thought it was stupid of M. Night to put the cliched "we have a purpose" type of story and spin it in a bedtime story, but eh, it sort of works.

I couldn't stop laughing at the dialogue though. There was this one scene where Cleveland confronts the scrunt while the narf, Story, is telling him how to control the srunt (jeez by saying that sentence sounds crazy) . She is describing what to do to Cleveland in just horrible sentences that make me think, "Does Bryce Dallas Howard know how stupid she sounds?"

Overall, its an okay movie. The director just needs to do something else......and not act in his movies.

** out of four stars.

Oh yeah...

Ricky Bobby 0 out of four stars
Pulse - **** out of four stars (that is a negative four stars)
Miami Vice ** out of four stars (for not completing the plot)
The Host *** out of four stars (rave reviews my ass....I do love that scene though)
Babel * out of four stars (I hate these multiple storyline movies that leave questions unanswered)
The Devil Wears Prada **1/2 out of four stars (Anne Hathaway is hot)
Little Children *** out of four stars (I don't care about the sex, but the comedy is funny)
Harry Potter & The Order of the Phoenix **** out of four stars (its not out yet, but I'm sure to enjoy it; plus the book is fantastic)
Attack of the Bologna **** out of four stars (the bologna looks delicious)

bad movies

Well, I'm bored, bored, and yes, very much bored. I've watched some bad to okay movies.

Ballad of Ricky Bobby

Movie wasn't funny at all. Jokes were boring and too long.

Pulse

Stupid.

Miami Vice

The main point of this film was to find the leak. By the end of the film, that question is still unanswered.

I tried to do homework. It was around 3:00pm when I started. For some reason I woke up around 5 with my leg on my glasses. I think I was reading some boring material.

Boring weekend it seems like.

harry potter & the order of the phoenix

I just finished reading the fifth chapter of the seven book series and shit, it is still freaking just as good as the previous ones. I don't know how she does it, but the story just moves so quickly and at an engaging pace. It's difficult to even put the book down. I had 300 pages left when I brought the book back from home and I finished it all today because classes were cancelled.

I can't wait to read the next chapter. Quite odd to say that as a 22 year old eh?