Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Because I am a sheep.
For serious, you guys. And BAHAHAHAHA! "Mmmhmm, Abe the Babe... maybe not babelike in the traditional sense (he was definitely tall and dark, if not classically "handsome") but a mind that was hotter than Georgia asphalt. You could ask him anything, and he would probably know the answer, which could be very convenient. Abe was pretty reserved -- not so great with the romantic stuff, and he'd probably run and hide if you ever said "listen, we need to have a talk". But his waters ran deep, possibly deeper than any other president. Maybe even than any other mortal. Ever. And we suspect that as long as you were gentle and non-judgmental with him, he'd totally open up to you. And when he did, and you saw the true contents of his heart, your mind would be BLOWN." Labels: memes Priscilla said at 2:24 PM Why wasn't I told that there was a new episode of House last night?
Your failure is epic, flist. :D Edit: Whaaaaaaaaaat? There are three new episodes total, only the first of which aired last night? THANK YOU, JESUS. Labels: house, wga strike Priscilla said at 9:54 AM
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
The first chapter of Small Favor, tenth book in the increasingly awesome Dresden Files series, has been posted on JimButcher.com! Go read, and bask in the awesome that is the Carpenter family. Four chapters total, posted on Tuesdays!
Labels: dresden files Priscilla said at 5:08 PM So! Last week!
1. Kristin finished her paaaaaaaainting, and it's awesome! Clickyclicky! Bask in the pretteh! 2. Jimmy's friend canceled on him at the last minute and I got to go to see Save the World with him, which was cute and inventive! Lots of great dialogue. They managed to do a lot with a very low budget. (And no, contrary to what the article says, Jossverse hat-trick Jonathan Woodward was alas not a part of the cast. His replacement was quite good, though.) Thank you, Jimmy! 3. Last night, who would come to my roommate's dinner but IANA. Iana was an exchange student from Bulgaria who was in several of my classes, participated in JETS, and ended up staying with my family over the first half of Christmas break. I knew she went to Amherst undergrad, but we never really kept in touch after she went home. Turns out it was my roommate's family that she spent the second half of Christmas break with, and they did keep in touch! Now she's working here in Manhattan at an investment banking firm. Man, what is it about New York that calls forth all the Hockadaisies? 4. Friday, I finally brought my TV!Bob drawing off the back burner and up to the forefront of my list of priorities! I started it waaaaay back in July as a prize for the Save Harry campaign, but what with the move and the overtime and the new computer, I got a bit derailed. Upon looking at it again on Friday, I was promptly horrified with the quality of the line art, and I spent much of the weekend shifting around proportions in Photoshop or re-drawing the portions that needed it. Today, I'm SO EXCITED about it. This is definitely a piece I'm going to be proud of! I can't wait to (re)start coloring. 5. Who is Your Ideal TV Boyfriend? Priscilla said at 5:08 PM
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Priscilla said at 5:51 PM So! Last week!
1. Kristin finished her paaaaaaaainting, and it's awesome! Clickyclicky! Bask in the pretteh! 2. Jimmy's friend canceled on him at the last minute and I got to go to see Save the World with him, which was cute and inventive! Lots of great dialogue. They managed to do a lot with a very low budget. (And no, contrary to what the article says, Jossverse hat-trick Jonathan Woodward was alas not a part of the cast. His replacement was quite good, though.) Thank you, Jimmy! 3. Last night, who would come to my roommate's dinner but IANA. Iana was an exchange student from Bulgaria who was in several of my classes, participated in JETS, and ended up staying with my family over the first half of Christmas break. I knew she went to Amherst undergrad, but we never really kept in touch after she went home. Turns out it was my roommate's family that she spent the second half of Christmas break with, and they did keep in touch! Now she's working here in Manhattan at an investment banking firm. Man, what is it about New York that calls forth all the Hockadaisies? 4. Friday, I finally brought my TV!Bob drawing off the back burner and up to the forefront of my list of priorities! I started it waaaaay back in July as a prize for the Save Harry campaign, but what with the move and the overtime and the new computer, I got a bit derailed. Upon looking at it again on Friday, I was promptly horrified with the quality of the line art, and I spent much of the weekend shifting around proportions in Photoshop or re-drawing the portions that needed it. Today, I'm SO EXCITED about it. This is definitely a piece I'm going to be proud of! I can't wait to (re)start coloring. 5. Who is Your Ideal TV Boyfriend? Labels: dresden files, my friends are awesome Priscilla said at 11:19 AM Wow, my dream last night was crossover CRACK.
The Dresden TV show was brought back as an animated show, made by Launch (the studio where I work). It was an evil delight to keep the secret from the little fanlets. At the great announcement, I got to hang out with Jim and Shannon and the guys from Flight of the Conchords. Then Jim started writing Torchwood/Firefly crossover scripts for a comic, in which Jack was delighted by Wash and Zoe's healthy sex life. I blame last night's white bean curry. Labels: fandom crack Priscilla said at 11:01 AM
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
There was something unusual about Heath Ledger. For some reason, I would often forget how much I liked him, only remembering when I was actually watching one of his movies. His Teen Beat good looks made me want to lump him in with the other teeny bopper hearthrobs, until I saw him in action and the misconception was removed once again. I only watched a handful of his movies--Ten Things I Hate About You, A Knight's Tale, Cassanova, and Brokeback Mountain--and I was really excited about seeing him in Batman. Every time I saw him, it was like rediscovering something wonderful. He will be missed.
I found myself nodding along with this article. It's worth a read. Priscilla said at 10:46 AM
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Gah, I didn't realize you had to have an account on the forum to view stuff there. Lame. Check out the Dresden graphic novel page here!
Labels: dresden files, jim butcher Priscilla said at 5:43 PM
Monday, January 21, 2008
A page of art from from the Dresden Files graphic novel has been leaked! And it's preeeeeeeeety. Check it out here!
(Edited to fix link!) Meanwhile, I somehow failed to mention here that the Dresden Files novelette "Backup," told from Thomas' POV, is going to be illustrated by MIKE MIGNOLA. EEE! Preorder here, but be aware that the blurb contains HUGE spoilers for Blood Rites. Wow, I spend all my time pimping this news in other places that I forget my own blog. :D Labels: dresden files, jim butcher Priscilla said at 6:54 PM JOY! Yesterday marked one year until Bush and his cronies are OUT OF HERE. As long as he's not replaced by a lunatic like Huckabee, I'd say we're in business!
A brief recap: Testerday, Kristin came over and drew me for her painting class. As I posed, I watched Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, which I haven't seen since I was ikkle and tiny. Hilaaaaaaarious! Nightmare-inducing, but hilarious. It made me long for more 2D-animated features. Saturday, we went to Dr. Sketchy's together. This session had an Adams' Family theme, and a splendid time was had by all! I now officially have a Dr. Sketchy's buddy. :D This past week, I finally was able to sign my two-year contract at work. Yay job! And that's all I have to say about that. Labels: dr sketchy, politics Priscilla said at 1:16 PM
Sunday, January 20, 2008
My sister and I are the cutest sisters in the universe. This is not up for debate.
Behold our utter lack of family resemblance! Labels: family Priscilla said at 9:15 PM
Thursday, January 17, 2008
WHAT WAS THAT?
It was Torchwood, but it was GOOD. Jack was FUN, and I didn't want to dropkick Owen halfway to Raxacoricofallapatorius. Unheard of! Labels: torchwood Priscilla said at 4:26 PM
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
ADDENDUM TO LAST POST: I am an Obama supporter through and through. Not Ron Paul. I guess I didn't make that clear, as a couple people have commented/emailed me about it.
OBAAAAAAAAMA! YES. Hence the existence of an "Obama is awesomesauce" tag and no tag for Ron Paul. Labels: obama is awesomesauce, politics Priscilla said at 1:13 AM
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Dead xkcd,
Stop being my life! Love, Priscilla As one of the commenters asserted, "Obsessive fans never end. They just mutate." In the meantime, Puck found a kitty macro for me! Awww, that's my life, too! Priscilla said at 10:12 AM
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Project Runway. So... do the judges even remember their prom? You don't want you look cute and young and 17, you want to look mature and elegant. Sweet Pea should have won! The only dresses I would have worn to prom were hers or Chris'. Victorya's = Fug. Well, it's cute, but it's also cheap-looking and unflattering. While it may be a decent choice for a mixer or party, it is NOT appropriate for a prom!
Also, I feel so terribly wicked for thinking this, but even though I loathe Christian and want to slap him in the face whenever I see him, I kind of want him to stay on the show for the time being (though leave well before Bryant Park). Yes, his clothes are often rather interesting--albeit TRAGICALLY 80s--but he makes such a lovely TARGET for the natural drama of competition, and we need someone to mock now that Elisa is gone. P.S. HAHAHAHA a girl looking for a designer for her prom dress chose Chris' portfolio over Victorya's? OHSNAP! Some entertaining links for joo: AMPTP vs. WGA: Jocks versus Nerds. There's an 80s movie to be made here, if only we had someone to write it! Mad TV: Under Barack Obama Bill Gates' last day at Microsoft -- Gates rocks for doing this. Labels: john hodgman, links, obama is awesomesauce, politics, project runway, tv Priscilla said at 12:34 PM
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
WOAH. You know that Levi's ad that has the guy struggling to pull up his jeans, then with his jeans comes the entire street, a taxi cab, and a hot girl in a telephone booth? I just saw a variation with the exact same footage, except it's a HOT GUY IN THE BOOTH. And they are cute and gay and Levi's is MADE OF WIN. I am so thrilled with them for doing this. ROCK ON.
Priscilla said at 10:56 PM
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Happy Birthday to mein Schlienen! *hugs you tightly*
86% Chris Dodd 86% John Edwards 86% Barack Obama 83% Hillary Clinton 81% Mike Gravel 81% Joe Biden 78% Dennis Kucinich 72% Bill Richardson 47% Rudy Giuliani 34% John McCain 29% Tom Tancredo 26% Mitt Romney 26% Mike Huckabee 23% Ron Paul 16% Fred Thompson 2008 Presidential Candidate Matching Quiz Priscilla said at 6:50 PM
Monday, January 07, 2008
You know that bank, "ING"? Every time I see an ad for it, I always think of Mr. Tulip.
Labels: discworld Priscilla said at 10:01 AM The Daily Show and The Colbert Report return tonight, sans writers! Let the madness begin! I'm imagining Stephen with an uproariously ridiculous fake Strike Beard, perhaps in the style of a different famous political leader each time they return from commercial break.
In the meantime, there is hope on the horizon! The WGA and United Artists have agreed to sign an interim deal, allowing striking feature writers to begin work for the studio -- and opening the door for other indies such as the Weinstein Co. and Lionsgate to follow suit. This should put pressure on other studios to do the same, lest they fall behind. HECK YES. Labels: jon stewart, stephen colbert, wga strike Priscilla said at 9:49 AM
Saturday, January 05, 2008
Battlestar Galactica season 4 promo image: OMG, the last Cylon is Audrey Tatou!
P.S. Too slow, House went there first. :D Labels: art history is hot, bsg, house Priscilla said at 4:59 PM Some stuff that is cool:
Sneak Preview of Gaiman's delicious stop-motion tale Coraline. Oh, Laika, you are so awesome. The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down -- a HILARIOUS story that everyone needs to read right now, in which the cast of Who Framed Roger Rabbit must solve the serial murders of CGI characters. Even if you haven't seen the movie in years, the humor and cultural commentary shine through. The Vienna Vegetable Orchestra. As Mickey said, it brings new meaning to "playing with your food." Nine Most Badass Bible Verses. EEE, PRINCE CASPIAN TRAILER! Oooh, the PRETTY! LifeHacker's 2007 Guide to Free Software and Webapps JKR finishing Deathly Hallows, and Time: Rowling Answers Ten Questions About Harry Mental Floss: How to Organize Your Home Library The Color of Magic poster. I continue to have Major Problems with the casting of both leads (1. TOO OLD, 2. TOO NOT ASIAN), but hopefully it'll be entertaining nonetheless. *chortles* In more WGA-fallout news: Since the strike began, there has been much speculation about what cable programs might make the move to broadcast television as networks attempt to keep viewers as scripted programming dries up. Psych is moving to NBC (YAY, more viewers = more love! Though apparently this is just the older episodes, because all the advertisements for season 2 say it'll be on USA) and CBS is considering airing a cleaned-up version of the Showtime hit Dexter. Dexter? Cleaned up? BAHAHAHA. The show would be five minutes long! Deb would just be one prolonged BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP. Come to think of it, I would pay money to see Cleaned-Up Dexter. In a similar vein (ha!), "This time there will be Torchwood for everyone as BBC2 will also air a “kid friendly” version cut down to remove any post-watershed worthy scenes." Again, will every episode only be five minutes long? Priscilla said at 1:23 PM I just made the BEST EGGS IN THE HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSE.
And then I ATE THEM. (They were delicious.) And yesterday, I got a brick-sized box of personal business cards! I'm going to like you, 2008. Labels: me Priscilla said at 10:35 AM
Friday, January 04, 2008
Priscilla said at 9:52 PM
Thursday, January 03, 2008
My Canadian Bretheren! My Neighbors to the North!
Space is airing the full two-hour unaired Dresden Files pilot this Saturday at 8 pm. I'm not sure how likely it is that the episode will make it to the US any time soon, so would any of you be able to record it for me? DVD, avi, VHS... all are good! I'd happily reimburse shipping. Email me or comment if you can help. The fandom will thank you! Labels: canada is awesome, dresden files Priscilla said at 11:48 AM
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
Gg83 brings it to my attention that I neglected to include the 7th Harry Potter book on my "List of Books I Read This Year." There's one for the "I'm sure there are some I'm forgetting" list!
Labels: books Priscilla said at 8:29 PM
Labels: holidays, my life, sln roadtrip Priscilla said at 12:08 PM Books/Short Stories I Read in 2007! Rereads not included. I'm sure there are some I'm forgetting, but here we go:
Labels: books Priscilla said at 11:12 AM
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
It's New Year's Day, and I have no idea where to find good black eyed peas! HORRORS!
On the other hand, I could always just make some. I have to visit the grocery store anyway... Priscilla said at 1:16 PM Title cartoon by Bruce Eric Kaplan, used without permission. |