Summer Reading and Movies
Sunday, June 2, 2013Yeah, since I have no aspirations in life other than to just do whatever the hell I want, I am dedicating this summer to books and foreign films. At least for the films, I already have a list and everything! It was actually a gift. My favorite Spanish professor from college taught International Cinema this spring (why she couldn't have taught it when I took it is beyond me - my teacher had no idea what was going on) and she mentioned on Facebook how much fun she had teaching the class. WELL OF COURSE I had to dork out and ask for the syllabus.
So far I have only watched Persepolis from the list. You can read about here. Getting an insider perspective of the Iranian Revolution and all the crap that followed. I mean, you know things, but then you see someone relate first hand experience and then you understand things. Note: Knowledge and understanding are different. For example, I never knew women could get pulled over for running. Apparently it can make your ass move in an obscene way. But anyway, I am not here to do film reviews. Just watch it.
I just finished reading Play it as It Lays. I got the idea from the Free People Blog Book Club, but for whatever reason they never finished. Seriously, I waited three weeks then just read it on my own. Whatevs. Maybe it was too controversial? I mean, it is all about a downward spiral, including an illegal abortion, coke, and pill poppin.
Other than films and books, it's time for outdoorsy stuff I say. It's shaping up to be a beautiful summer in Lexington. In fact, we really like living here. So much that we might actually stay. I mean, sometimes I wish I had a fancy job in a big city. It even makes me somewhat depressed that I haven't gone out and forced my way into some fab career. But to be honest, I do not want to be married to my job. I mean it. Every time I watch reruns of 30 Rock, I remember that Liz is never away from work. So.... no thanks. I will just keep doing what I am doing. And I am happy that way.
So far I have only watched Persepolis from the list. You can read about here. Getting an insider perspective of the Iranian Revolution and all the crap that followed. I mean, you know things, but then you see someone relate first hand experience and then you understand things. Note: Knowledge and understanding are different. For example, I never knew women could get pulled over for running. Apparently it can make your ass move in an obscene way. But anyway, I am not here to do film reviews. Just watch it.
I just finished reading Play it as It Lays. I got the idea from the Free People Blog Book Club, but for whatever reason they never finished. Seriously, I waited three weeks then just read it on my own. Whatevs. Maybe it was too controversial? I mean, it is all about a downward spiral, including an illegal abortion, coke, and pill poppin.
Other than films and books, it's time for outdoorsy stuff I say. It's shaping up to be a beautiful summer in Lexington. In fact, we really like living here. So much that we might actually stay. I mean, sometimes I wish I had a fancy job in a big city. It even makes me somewhat depressed that I haven't gone out and forced my way into some fab career. But to be honest, I do not want to be married to my job. I mean it. Every time I watch reruns of 30 Rock, I remember that Liz is never away from work. So.... no thanks. I will just keep doing what I am doing. And I am happy that way.
