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(noun) An explanation or critical interpretation.
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wWednesday, March 24, 2004 |
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It's been a good minute since I last posted so here's some random things that crossed my mind since February.
- During a trip to Atlantic City, I couldn't help but to learn life lessons as I sat at the blackjack table. For example, at some point, in one hand I had a king and a two while the dealer was showing a seven. I said, "hit" and the next thing I know, I have twenty-two. I'm over. So naturally, I wince and began to mumble my displeasure at the turn of events. But I was interrupted by someone who said something like, "No, don't do that. It's all statistics. You were supposed to 'hit'." And I realized that the same goes for life in general. Sometimes, you read all the signs correctly and do what you're supposed to do but things just don't work out for you. It's not your fault, it's just the way life is and there's no point beating yourself up about it. Leave it to me to have an epiphany while gambling at 3AM.
- I don't like how Sex And The City ended. Why would Carrie go back to someone who never met her on an emotional level? What kind of woman would give up someone like Aidan who was kind, humble, hard-working, and thoughtful and settle for Mr. Big who is simply crass at best? Maybe it had something to do with the "zsa zsa zsu" that she talked about at the end of Season Five? Man, wouldn't it suck if the person who gave you butterflies couldn't give you any other reason to be with them?
- The entire Janet/Superbowl thing was blown way out of proportion but she's a strong woman and I know she'll get through this with her usual amount of grace.
- I finally rented Lost In Translation after seeing Sofia Coppola get an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. Something about the way she carried herself roused my interest. It was so un-Hollywood, and I mean that in a good way. The scenes of Tokyo reminded me a lot of Hong Kong and even a bit of Thailand. I can see why critics say that it's an homage to a city that Coppola loves. I always wondered which parts of Eastern culture Westerners find most odd and I must say that I'm not surprised that variety shows are on the top of the list. The emotions portrayed in the film were definitely easy to relate to and I'm not surprised that the film has had excellent reviews. Here's a memorable quote: "The more you know who you are and what you want, the less you let things upset you."
posted by
Angie at 2:51 PM
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