NDBT

I forgot; there were tons of bats at the fair. And I ran into a really odd bird the other night – about a foot tall and it looked like a cross between a seagull and sand piper. I’ll be around-ish tomorrow. I leave for the rainforest for 3 nights early on Monday.

Also – last night was like the night before Christmas. I ended up with so much nervous energy I wandered around town, checked out the night markets, and ended up having a long talk with a Kiwi guy outside a tattoo parlor. I couldn’t sleep for ages. And I was 7th in line to get the book. I almost wish I could have been in NY – I’ve heard incredible stories about the release parties there. It was pretty subdued this morning (I checked out an SF guidebook in line) and once I was powerwalknig back, I passed a girl reading on the escalator and more girls in costume wishing each other happy reading as they split up with promises to call tomorrow.

In case it helps; a repost of Stephen King’s musings on the last installment.

Iron man: Downey and Jon Favreau

The weirdest headline in a while: Seth Rogen to write and Star in the Green Hornet. I… don’t even know.

http://www.comedycentral.com/shows/the_daily_show/index.jhtml Check out CSPAN after dark (scroll down). Also the political theater bit following (the Barack Obama bit… so brilliant)

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I was going to post about the book, but I’m going to wait until I can rant over the phone cross-pacific with my mom. In the meantime, I’m reading on the comments over at cleolinda’s.

And I want to see the American chapter art! Someone post already!

(John Oliver on HP: http://www.comedycentral.com/shows/the_daily_show/index.jhtml)

Ok – I’m going to post a few thoughts:

[ARGH – there be spoilers ahead! A bat-bogey hex on anyone continuing without reading the book first!]

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It can't be over. It just can't!! AAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!! Everyone in my hostel is looking at me oddly, probably because I kept bursting out to run for more tissues, or gasping/laughing/at one point yelling "you stupid blighter!" at Harry. Harumph. I might have to ... [Continue reading this entry]

I've officially avoided HP spoilers and after I get off of here, I'm going back to my hostel and reading my 3rd Ngaio Marsh (bad news: I figured out the 2nd one as well) and going to bed to avoid ... [Continue reading this entry]

Got my rainforest trip all booked (23-26th) and I'm going to do the dive when I get back (intro dives don't go deep enough to worry about flying). 2 more sleeps to Harry Potter! Got a new camera bag, although the ... [Continue reading this entry]

I have clicked on all the links except the first one, but I still wouldn't read any comments sections or anything outside of the main articles. That said, I'd risk spoilers for the cracked article. From Cleolinda: Online leaks could ... [Continue reading this entry]

I GOT MY CAMERA! I GOT MY CAMERA! (*war dance*) Hee. And the package had a couple of pink sections from the chronicle and a Pomona magazine, so I've been having fun catching up on stuff this afternoon (stop getting married ... [Continue reading this entry]

Jon Stewart is finally back!! On Scooter Libby and Fox news, 1st clip: http://www.comedycentral.com/shows/the_daily_show/index.jhtml Cirque DuSoleil has a new show: Kooza. It'll be in SF in the winter. Wait - I'll be in SF in the winter (maybe)!! Holy ... [Continue reading this entry]

Okay - MY list: My list only includes things I've seen all the way through. So yes, there are lots of great films (well, I assume great) omitted: (Citizen Kane, Third man, Apocalypse now, All about ... [Continue reading this entry]

Okay - well my brother and I were arguing about Love, Actually. I still plan on going through his movie list, but it got me thinking. Rom-Coms are not really my cup of tea for the most part. Anything with ... [Continue reading this entry]