"Look at my generation! Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Brian Jones, Keith Moon. They're all dead. They may be your fucking icons, but they're my fucking friends. All my friends are dead!"
-Pete Townshend
30.11.09
His Generation
"Look at my generation! Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Brian Jones, Keith Moon. They're all dead. They may be your fucking icons, but they're my fucking friends. All my friends are dead!"
-Pete Townshend
25.11.09
Complications
It's so hard to figure things out when you have about 23 things to figure the hell out.
My mom left me a message saying they were staying home for Thanksgiving dinner. I didn't call her back.
I baked lemon squares... they tasted too rich too me, but everyone else seems to like them so far. Tomorrow will be the true test.
I burned my first batch of the almond graham crackers. I was so mad! I guess moreso because I had just listened to my mom's voicemail. The second batch came out alright... I miss my Grandma's oven.
Today I got two letters from my grandparents. One contained a forwarded bank statement, the other contained my Grandma's stuffing recipe, some Mary Engelbreit cartoons, and four one dollar bills. Hahahaha. I honestly love that she sends random sums of money to me. Last time she sent me a five and three ones. =)
"Come to the Stable" is not a good movie. Our film professor loves it so much, but I can't appreciate it. It's about these two French nuns who go to Bethlehem, Conn., and try to build a children's hospital. But their actions are so manipulative. They expect everyone to give them what they want in the name of the Lord, and that's exactly what happens. Ridiculous.
I turned in my genre paper today, but I'm not as relieved as I thought I would be.
Unfinished business.
My mom left me a message saying they were staying home for Thanksgiving dinner. I didn't call her back.
I baked lemon squares... they tasted too rich too me, but everyone else seems to like them so far. Tomorrow will be the true test.
I burned my first batch of the almond graham crackers. I was so mad! I guess moreso because I had just listened to my mom's voicemail. The second batch came out alright... I miss my Grandma's oven.
Today I got two letters from my grandparents. One contained a forwarded bank statement, the other contained my Grandma's stuffing recipe, some Mary Engelbreit cartoons, and four one dollar bills. Hahahaha. I honestly love that she sends random sums of money to me. Last time she sent me a five and three ones. =)
"Come to the Stable" is not a good movie. Our film professor loves it so much, but I can't appreciate it. It's about these two French nuns who go to Bethlehem, Conn., and try to build a children's hospital. But their actions are so manipulative. They expect everyone to give them what they want in the name of the Lord, and that's exactly what happens. Ridiculous.
I turned in my genre paper today, but I'm not as relieved as I thought I would be.
Unfinished business.
12.11.09
I want to be a classic.
I'm so fascinated by the Classic Hollywood Film era. It's not even the films that fascinate me, it's the production process that I love learning about.
My intro to film class is awesome, especially because Dr. Casper is very entertaining and imparts so much information about film to us. But my favorite thing that he's lectured us on this year was Joan Crawford. He KNEW Joan Crawford! He told us a story about going to her penthouse in New York in the 1970s. He described the penthouse, her appearance, and the kind things she did for him. It's those kinds of things that intrigue me so much. It's like these old film stars... they had this different aura about them. I can't think of anyone today who carries with them an aura like Ingrid Bergman, Audrey Hepburn, Doris Day, and Katharine Hepburn. Not to mention the actors! Humphrey Bogart (and the fact that he was married to Lauren Bacall), Clark Gable (and wife Carole Lombard), and Jimmy Stewart!!!!! Jimmy Stewart has been my absolute favorite for such a long time. He seems like such an honest, humble guy (even though he was a conservative, hehe).
I'm reading this book on the making of Casablanca. I've actually been reading it since last year though. It's one of those that you can pick up and read a chapter at a time without losing interest. So I just read it whenever I randomly have time.
The studio system was so odd back then. People were under contracts, much like today's athletes. And the directors were just as big of divas as the actors and actresses! Sheesh.
Bergman kept a film diary, which was separate from her personal diary I guess. Her and Bogart had a very superficial relationship. Not that they didn't get along, they just never became that close. This is unique because Bogart often got VERY close to his costars, if you catch my drift.
See, I want to know all the behind the scenes shizzzzz. What's the juice? The drama? The problems with making the product? Ahhhhhhh!
A classic film star historian. That's my secret dream job.
My intro to film class is awesome, especially because Dr. Casper is very entertaining and imparts so much information about film to us. But my favorite thing that he's lectured us on this year was Joan Crawford. He KNEW Joan Crawford! He told us a story about going to her penthouse in New York in the 1970s. He described the penthouse, her appearance, and the kind things she did for him. It's those kinds of things that intrigue me so much. It's like these old film stars... they had this different aura about them. I can't think of anyone today who carries with them an aura like Ingrid Bergman, Audrey Hepburn, Doris Day, and Katharine Hepburn. Not to mention the actors! Humphrey Bogart (and the fact that he was married to Lauren Bacall), Clark Gable (and wife Carole Lombard), and Jimmy Stewart!!!!! Jimmy Stewart has been my absolute favorite for such a long time. He seems like such an honest, humble guy (even though he was a conservative, hehe).
I'm reading this book on the making of Casablanca. I've actually been reading it since last year though. It's one of those that you can pick up and read a chapter at a time without losing interest. So I just read it whenever I randomly have time.
The studio system was so odd back then. People were under contracts, much like today's athletes. And the directors were just as big of divas as the actors and actresses! Sheesh.
Bergman kept a film diary, which was separate from her personal diary I guess. Her and Bogart had a very superficial relationship. Not that they didn't get along, they just never became that close. This is unique because Bogart often got VERY close to his costars, if you catch my drift.
See, I want to know all the behind the scenes shizzzzz. What's the juice? The drama? The problems with making the product? Ahhhhhhh!
A classic film star historian. That's my secret dream job.
25.10.09
Re: Hello
I emailed my Aunt Becky earlier today to say hello, and this was her response. I don't know why, but it just made me so happy.
Notes:
*Mary Ann is my aunt, her sister
**Craig is my uncle (her brother), and Monica is his daughter, who has 3 little boys
***My dad is also her brother
****Raul is her latin lover hahaha
I was just asking Grandma how your trip to Notre Dame went. What a great deal for you that you signed on to that program. I think it's wonderful that you get to travel around and see some places. Is it hard to keep up with your studies?
My trip to Mary Ann's was great. The only bad thing was that fiasco with the Bart train and we couldn't see you. It would have been perfect to end my week that way.
Craig and Monica and Monica's family were down to see G & G. I'm sure you heard about it, but I think it was good for G&G to see their great grand kids. You never know what will happen so I was glad that worked out.
Your Dad apologized to me a couple of weeks ago for calling me when he was drunk. I thought that was quite a step for him. I realize he's not clean all the time but I think he's trying. If the damn economy would turn around it would sure help.
Raul is out of work. Something that's never happened to him since he's been in the States (15 years). He's heading to Mexico tomorrow night and won't be back until January. His boss told him he wouldn't have any work until January so he's taking the oppportunity to go see his family and help out at the ranch. I know I'll miss him but it will be a nice break for me not to have kids running thru my house every week-end. In fact I'm going to paint my pink bedroom. It's going to be kind of a coffee with cream color. Got a new bedspread on sale last summer so I'm going for it.
Take care. Nice to hear from you.
Love,
Becky
Notes:
*Mary Ann is my aunt, her sister
**Craig is my uncle (her brother), and Monica is his daughter, who has 3 little boys
***My dad is also her brother
****Raul is her latin lover hahaha
I was just asking Grandma how your trip to Notre Dame went. What a great deal for you that you signed on to that program. I think it's wonderful that you get to travel around and see some places. Is it hard to keep up with your studies?
My trip to Mary Ann's was great. The only bad thing was that fiasco with the Bart train and we couldn't see you. It would have been perfect to end my week that way.
Craig and Monica and Monica's family were down to see G & G. I'm sure you heard about it, but I think it was good for G&G to see their great grand kids. You never know what will happen so I was glad that worked out.
Your Dad apologized to me a couple of weeks ago for calling me when he was drunk. I thought that was quite a step for him. I realize he's not clean all the time but I think he's trying. If the damn economy would turn around it would sure help.
Raul is out of work. Something that's never happened to him since he's been in the States (15 years). He's heading to Mexico tomorrow night and won't be back until January. His boss told him he wouldn't have any work until January so he's taking the oppportunity to go see his family and help out at the ranch. I know I'll miss him but it will be a nice break for me not to have kids running thru my house every week-end. In fact I'm going to paint my pink bedroom. It's going to be kind of a coffee with cream color. Got a new bedspread on sale last summer so I'm going for it.
Take care. Nice to hear from you.
Love,
Becky
A Closed Book
I'm contemplating getting a Tumblr... but then I'm like, I have a Twitter. I have a Facebook. A Myspace. A Livejournal. Plus this thing. What else could I possibly have to post online that would necessitate a Tumblr?
20.10.09
Childhood
I'm already thinking of Christmas gifts... mostly for my brothers. I've looked up Thomas the Train merchandise on Amazon and Toys R Us. Let's just say, I'm going to have too much fun shopping. =) Too bad I'll have to buy THREE of everything. Geez! My mom hasn't taught them their sharing fundamentals, and I'm not around enough to help out with that.
It's most likely that I'll end up buying them books because I really want to encourage them to start reading and doing more enriching activities. I'm just scared that they won't have the same educational opportunities that I did. When they start kindergarten I think I'll be starting my senior year (?). That is the scariest thought ever. I want to be really involved in the process though. I want to go to accompany my mom to parent-teacher conferences, and volunteer at events for them. I hope that whatever job I have (if I even manage to get a job) allows me enough time and leaves me at a decent proximity. The future is so frightening.
It's most likely that I'll end up buying them books because I really want to encourage them to start reading and doing more enriching activities. I'm just scared that they won't have the same educational opportunities that I did. When they start kindergarten I think I'll be starting my senior year (?). That is the scariest thought ever. I want to be really involved in the process though. I want to go to accompany my mom to parent-teacher conferences, and volunteer at events for them. I hope that whatever job I have (if I even manage to get a job) allows me enough time and leaves me at a decent proximity. The future is so frightening.
5.10.09
Dripping With Alchemy
Weekender @ Cal:
-We beat the bears!
-Bus ride sucked
-Introduced to the new love of my life... Midori
-Bus ride sucked
-I was involved in some drama =0
-Talked to the elusive David Rodriguez... what a party animal.
-BART train broke down so my aunts were able to see me perform =(
Weekend @ home
-Caught up with Doris, the luvly luvly taco worshiper
-Saw mah boyf
-Disappointed a good friend
-Bought a few necessities at Target, Victoria's Secret, and Old Navy
-My mommy gave me a new pillow and a nail kit =)
-My brothers made me feel so much better. They're growing so much, I hate that I have to miss it.
-Fernandooooooo. Cutie.
-The Thomas the Train obsession lives on.
Coming up this week @ school
-Ally activities
-Must plan fun activity for Quiz Bowl Meetings
-Packing for the Chicago/notre dame trip! Oh yay!
-Write letters to those who have written me
-Leave for Chicago on Thursday
-See "Where The Wild Things Are"!
The Angels swept the Red Sox! I'm so happy. There's nothing that will stop me from buying World Series tickets if I get the chance. I don't care how much it costs me.
-We beat the bears!
-Bus ride sucked
-Introduced to the new love of my life... Midori
-Bus ride sucked
-I was involved in some drama =0
-Talked to the elusive David Rodriguez... what a party animal.
-BART train broke down so my aunts were able to see me perform =(
Weekend @ home
-Caught up with Doris, the luvly luvly taco worshiper
-Saw mah boyf
-Disappointed a good friend
-Bought a few necessities at Target, Victoria's Secret, and Old Navy
-My mommy gave me a new pillow and a nail kit =)
-My brothers made me feel so much better. They're growing so much, I hate that I have to miss it.
-Fernandooooooo. Cutie.
-The Thomas the Train obsession lives on.
Coming up this week @ school
-Ally activities
-Must plan fun activity for Quiz Bowl Meetings
-Packing for the Chicago/notre dame trip! Oh yay!
-Write letters to those who have written me
-Leave for Chicago on Thursday
-See "Where The Wild Things Are"!
The Angels swept the Red Sox! I'm so happy. There's nothing that will stop me from buying World Series tickets if I get the chance. I don't care how much it costs me.
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