"The good news is, the Scotch works."
-Bill Murray, Lost in Translation
Why do voices in peoples' heads always tell them to kill? These serial killers always say "The voices in my head told me to do it." I find this very irresponsible by the voices. Aren't there some voices that tell people to do good things? "Hey, Bob, this is the voice. Donate to the homeless and trim your neighbor's hedges." Wouldn't that be nice? Of course, there are those people who claim to do good deeds because God told them to. Aren't these people just as nuts? Look, Im a spiritual guy, and I believe in a supreme force (not necessarily a being), but no one is talking to anyone. These people are insane, and will eventually end up in an elevated location with a high powered rifle. Keep an eye on them.
Definition of a generation gap. If you are under 45, all you can think about is retiring. Screw this work crap. Give me a suitcase full of money, and let me enjoy life. But people over 45, over 50, they all want to work. They never want to retire. They fight to keep their jobs. What is that all about? Im 29 and if you gave me a million bucks to go away, you'd never see me again. But these old guys, total pikers, clockin in and clockin out, 9 to 5ers. You even mention retirement, and they freak out. "I'll work till I die!" they exclaim. Why? What the hell is wrong with you? How can you be bored? I would kill to sit on the couch all day and watch TV. People might say that I lack ambition, but why do we work so hard? To make money. And why do we make money? So that we can have an easy life. So, if I had the money, I sure wouldn't need the job.
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Movie Review: LOST IN TRANSLATION
I have to get serious here for a minute. This movie, well, it was fantastic. I mean truly excellent. It's slow. It's quiet. It's unimposing. It's brilliant. The characters, jus spoke to me. Their feelings, their emotions, the undercurrent to their expressions, all came through the screen at 100 mph. I wish I could really describe this movie, but all I can say is, see it. If you have ever felt lost, or unsure about yourself and what you were doing, just dissatisfied with life.....see this movie. It is a movie about intelligence, and self awareness. The movie Bull Durham had the greatest line in it, when Annie Savoy describes why Nuke LaLoosh will be successful, she says that "He wasn't cursed with self awareness." It is so true. This is a society and a world where being too stupid to know any better leads to true happiness. Those of us with even a modicum of intelligence always have doubts. Always have questions. We are always analyzing every little movement, every little action. There is no time to enjoy life because you are constantly wondering if you are missing something. To spend a lifetime unable to comprehend complex issues is both sad and fortiutous at the same time. This movie looks at the existence of incredible self aware people, and their struggle to find a niche in the most hectic place imaginable, Tokyo. It is so much more than feeling out of place in a new culture. It's about enveloping yourself in a certain lifestyle, and feeling uncomfortable in your own bubble, in your own skin. There is a great interplay between the main character, a Yale grad stuggling to connect with her own soul, and a vapid, empty actress with no redeeming qualities. The bright, accomplished, married Yale grad, tirelessly unhappy with her own existence, and the hollow actress, having the time of her life, too stupid to know what a boring, uninteresting person she actually is. You can see both pity and jealousy in the eyes of the Yale grad. My recommendation is to see this movie, and to try and feel it, rather than watch it. *****
I have been looking at other blogs recently, and I must say, mine is nothing like them. They are all about people describing their lives, just giving a run down on their mundane day-to-day activities. Are they just validating a boring existence, or do they really think people care that their hamster is allergic to pistachios and they are thinking of putting a new roof on their shed? God forbid people take a moment to look at the world as a whole, and maybe comment on it. If that's not for you, get away from this blog, immediately. This is for the informed, the opinionated, and those so desparate for entertainment, they actually find me slightly amusing.
My stomach hurts so bad, it feels like I swallowed a thousand needles. I am on the verge of praying for a quick end. Auuuuuuughghghgh!
Ok, gotta jet, got class soon. Just do me a favor loyal readers. Forward this blog address to your friends. Lets get readership up. Nothing would make me happier than to reach out to more and more people. If you truly enjoy the ramblings, show your thanks by passing on the message. Good day, my cherubs.
-Bill Murray, Lost in Translation
Why do voices in peoples' heads always tell them to kill? These serial killers always say "The voices in my head told me to do it." I find this very irresponsible by the voices. Aren't there some voices that tell people to do good things? "Hey, Bob, this is the voice. Donate to the homeless and trim your neighbor's hedges." Wouldn't that be nice? Of course, there are those people who claim to do good deeds because God told them to. Aren't these people just as nuts? Look, Im a spiritual guy, and I believe in a supreme force (not necessarily a being), but no one is talking to anyone. These people are insane, and will eventually end up in an elevated location with a high powered rifle. Keep an eye on them.
Definition of a generation gap. If you are under 45, all you can think about is retiring. Screw this work crap. Give me a suitcase full of money, and let me enjoy life. But people over 45, over 50, they all want to work. They never want to retire. They fight to keep their jobs. What is that all about? Im 29 and if you gave me a million bucks to go away, you'd never see me again. But these old guys, total pikers, clockin in and clockin out, 9 to 5ers. You even mention retirement, and they freak out. "I'll work till I die!" they exclaim. Why? What the hell is wrong with you? How can you be bored? I would kill to sit on the couch all day and watch TV. People might say that I lack ambition, but why do we work so hard? To make money. And why do we make money? So that we can have an easy life. So, if I had the money, I sure wouldn't need the job.
Go here immediately. Do it now!
Movie Review: LOST IN TRANSLATION
I have to get serious here for a minute. This movie, well, it was fantastic. I mean truly excellent. It's slow. It's quiet. It's unimposing. It's brilliant. The characters, jus spoke to me. Their feelings, their emotions, the undercurrent to their expressions, all came through the screen at 100 mph. I wish I could really describe this movie, but all I can say is, see it. If you have ever felt lost, or unsure about yourself and what you were doing, just dissatisfied with life.....see this movie. It is a movie about intelligence, and self awareness. The movie Bull Durham had the greatest line in it, when Annie Savoy describes why Nuke LaLoosh will be successful, she says that "He wasn't cursed with self awareness." It is so true. This is a society and a world where being too stupid to know any better leads to true happiness. Those of us with even a modicum of intelligence always have doubts. Always have questions. We are always analyzing every little movement, every little action. There is no time to enjoy life because you are constantly wondering if you are missing something. To spend a lifetime unable to comprehend complex issues is both sad and fortiutous at the same time. This movie looks at the existence of incredible self aware people, and their struggle to find a niche in the most hectic place imaginable, Tokyo. It is so much more than feeling out of place in a new culture. It's about enveloping yourself in a certain lifestyle, and feeling uncomfortable in your own bubble, in your own skin. There is a great interplay between the main character, a Yale grad stuggling to connect with her own soul, and a vapid, empty actress with no redeeming qualities. The bright, accomplished, married Yale grad, tirelessly unhappy with her own existence, and the hollow actress, having the time of her life, too stupid to know what a boring, uninteresting person she actually is. You can see both pity and jealousy in the eyes of the Yale grad. My recommendation is to see this movie, and to try and feel it, rather than watch it. *****
I have been looking at other blogs recently, and I must say, mine is nothing like them. They are all about people describing their lives, just giving a run down on their mundane day-to-day activities. Are they just validating a boring existence, or do they really think people care that their hamster is allergic to pistachios and they are thinking of putting a new roof on their shed? God forbid people take a moment to look at the world as a whole, and maybe comment on it. If that's not for you, get away from this blog, immediately. This is for the informed, the opinionated, and those so desparate for entertainment, they actually find me slightly amusing.
My stomach hurts so bad, it feels like I swallowed a thousand needles. I am on the verge of praying for a quick end. Auuuuuuughghghgh!
Ok, gotta jet, got class soon. Just do me a favor loyal readers. Forward this blog address to your friends. Lets get readership up. Nothing would make me happier than to reach out to more and more people. If you truly enjoy the ramblings, show your thanks by passing on the message. Good day, my cherubs.
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