RANDOM THINGS...

I watched a great movie the other day. When Pan's Labyrinth didn't win the Oscar for best foreign film, I was pissed. What movie could have been better than that? Well I finally watched the one that did win, The Lives of Others, and I understand why it won. This film is amazing! I still love Pan, but everything about Lives is incredible: the acting, the script, the direction. It is a must see. But you can finish reading this blog first, if you like. An interesting note about the star, Ulrich Muhe, he was born in East Germany. I think this makes his performance in a film about the end of the Soviet control of East Berlin all the more poignant. I could go on about this film, but I'd rather you watch it and let me know what you think.
I've decided to step down from my position at work. I don't know what I'll do instead, I'm not sure how soon this will happen, but things have happened in my life that require that I do this. I hope to stay at B&N in some capacity, but it may not be possible. I may just have to become a waitress again. Oh well, whatever pays the bills.
This birthday has been difficult. More so than any so far. It's just another year, I know, but it's another year. The past year has been very busy for me. I've been to Arizona and seen things like the Grand Canyon. I went to Mexico and saw the hardships there. I went to San Diego, twice, and finally saw The zoo. I also went to Shedd's Aquarium in Chicago. I think I did more traveling in one year than I've ever done. I'm glad for that, but it does leave me wanting more. It is a shame that none of this is real. But I guess that makes things a little easier.