A little Mary Jane can have big effects on some.

This really cracked me up this morning...how have I never seen it? Thank you StumbleUpon.



An overdose an marijuana? This cop clearly had some pretty boring high school years.



edit @ 2:16pm : I hadn't read blogs in a few days due to finals, and realized Robert posted the exact same video just yesterday! Wow. We really do think alike.

Do The Whirlwind!

As you can probably tell from previous posts, I lovelovelove Architecture in Helsinki. They took a while to grow on me, but I've fallen in love with their unique and sing it out sound. I've recently discovered that not only does the music they make rock out, but so do their music videos.



my favorite...




and the newest...

Under water viewing.

Like I've said before, I think Lomo cameras can be pretty fun. But I've decided to stop wasting film because the only time I think they come out well enough is at parties. Then again, I'm not a photographer.

pictures of you.





**Lynn, I'll get the one's from Turtle Island soon!

All that glitters isn't gold...

...or should I say sparkles?  All that sparkles isn't gold.  But that's exactly what happens to Cedric Diggory when he is exposed to sunlight in the ever popular Twilight saga.  Oh, I'm sorry, I meant Edward...not Cedric.  So here it is, the anticipated review that no one was even looking forward to reading (yet I'm still compelled to write): Twilight (the movie).  

I should preface this with the fact that I am a Harry Potter fan (make fun here) and am no stranger to fantasy novels.  There's a wonder and whimsy and innocence to the story that really engaged me.  As for Twilight, it's more of a watered down fantasy smut novel, I'm sure you're all familiar with the plot so I'll spare you.  Now I had 

only learned of this phenomenon recently, in the past few weeks, because Stewie's mom, my sister, and every girl on BGSU's campus is now obsessed.  As a result of an AMAZING clip from The Soup, Robert & I convinced ourselves to go see the movie.  And WOW, it worked.  At least in the sense that I can't stop talking about it.

Let's start with the glitterati, since I already mentioned it.  Perhaps I'm a bit biased due to the fact that I'm into "vampiric" things.  These guys are supposed to burst into flame when subjected to sunlight!  Not in Twilight, not even close.  These vampires can go out during the day, and are only affected by direct exposure, which gives them the "sparkles".  For those of you who watch Arrested Development, think of the time George Michael wanted to buy AnneHog the diamond dust.  Remember later on in the episode where w

e see Tobias wearing it instead?  Think of that, and then add CGI.

Next, the dialogue.  There is actually a part before Cedric, er...Edward and Bella go frolicking and flying through the woods where he holds out his hand to her.  There is a dramatic pause, an intense look, and the words "Do you trust me?" are uttered.  At this point, I lost it.  Immediate flashback to Disney's Aladdin before the magic carpet scene.  Not to mention Robert's favorite line: "Your mood swings are starting to give me whip lash".  Comic gold.

The make up.  Oh dear god, where do I start?  I understand that this movie was low budget, but I can honestly say I've seen better face jobs on the runway at Bretz on a Friday night or the dance floor at Uptown/Skybar on a Wednesday. 

The acting was so intense that Robert Pattinson's forehead probably had to be exercised daily if he were furrowing his brow as much as he did.  Glares, nostrils flaring... it was just so overdone.  Very Bold and the Beautiful if you ask me.

Honestly, I can't believe I've gone this far into it.  I will never write another "review".

So in conclusion, it was completely worth the $2.25 I spent.  At least for as many times as I laughed out loud.  I was thoroughly entertained almost the whole time.

For Robert's review (a much more condensed and wittier take on the movie), go here.

Sharing my agony with you.

"I'm trying to manage two blogs at once here!! What do you want from me??"

-me, being a complete nerd yesterday when someone commented on my lack of updates.

Busy with school, here are a few things I've been devoting my time and energies to:

Modern Architecture: Le Maison de Verre, Paris - by Pierre Chareau.  Completed in 1932, it was originally a multi-functional structure (home and doctor's office) built for Dr. Jean Dalsace.  There are crazy movable parts, retractable (& hidden!) staircases, and spiraling entrance ways all within this house. The glass block facade lets light in, but still provides privacy.  Innovative for the time.

Art of China & Japan: The Edo period, the "floating world culture", & Ukiyo-e motifs within the Japanese tattoo with emphasis on how it's become popular in Western culture.  Especially certain sub-cultures.  Then tattoos have so much significance and meaning to the Japanese, then & now.  I have to wonder if some of these people in our "Western society" that are getting these images tattooed  read up on it beforehand.

Probably most recognized, this is Hokusai's In the Hollow of a Wave of the Coast at Kanagawa

And just for fun...

Biology (yes I'm actually in a bio class): Overpopulation.  Need I say more?

Coming soon, a dual movie/book review.

You've got to be kidding me.

I.could.not.believe.this. Over 130 cats? Really?

Have you been good this year?

Well, it's been quite awhile since I've blogged due to our internet being out and overeating on Thanksgiving. I've been a busy girl, getting ready for the holidays and all. I know, I know...they come way too soon every year, but I have to admit that there are certain aspects I do like about them. Speaking of which, who here in the blogosphere has heard of Krampus?

Krampus is one of the companions of Saint Nicholas. He is popularly recognized in the Alpine region and is represented by an incubus in the company of Santa Claus. Most notably in Austria, people dress as the Krampus in the first weeks of December, particularly the night of December 5th. They (young men in their teens and early 20s, usually) roam the streets with rusty chains and bells making loud noises, dressed as completely demonic as they can. They're supposed to scare children back into their homes to be good, but it's turned more into a celebration. The Krampus' often times like to give people "switches", especially young ladies.

This is terrifying. And awesome. Yet another thing I have to do at some point.

The Krampus Assaulted Me
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December 5th, St. Nicolas and his Krampus'
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