Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Monthly Tasks: Restaurant speed dating! (I have a wonderful relationship with food)

So last month was Restaurant month. I stepped out of my comfort zone and tried new spots and new foods I had yet to experience.  Here's a brief review of each one, nice and simple:

Hawker bar - amazing dumplings and chicken. Each cocktail is like an art of delicious mastery. I just wish there was a few veggies with my meal. Rice and meat is awesome, but I could've used something green to go with it

Sweet Lulu - you create your own Thai dish. I had no idea what I was doing, but I made mine with tofu, veggies, peanut sauce and basil leaves. Amazing flavour (but I was definitely nervous I made a mistake before I finally tasted it) the portions are obscene, in the best way possible. They have stuff for those with allergies, diet restrictions, and I think that includes gluten, vegan, and eggs.

Greek in the Village - sigh. It just wasn't the Ottawa-loved Greek on Wheels. Their take out sets the bar too high for everyone else. There was not enough colour or veggies in the meal, it looked thrown together and lazy. Someone bring me Greek on wheels to find comfort in.

Tacos el Asador - such a small little spot, with tiny communal benches and no AC, but so much deliciousness. I had the chicken and the fish tacos. They were fresh, soft, and not overwhelming or dull in flavour! Even their sodas (in snazzy glass bottles) made it feel like a nice little escape This will be a new haunt for sure. 

Pho Orchid - this was my first experience with Pho. I really don't know why I haven't done it before. I tried it on a rainy day and it was the perfection of comfort food. Broth, noodles, beef (veg available) noodles and alfalfa. Be careful of the surprise tripe in some dishes. 

Java Joe - They had great salads, but they somehow found a way to mess up a BLT. If you go, stick with salads. That's as exciting as its gonna get.

The Pump - only had an app, which was their bruschetta. I was fine enough, the bread was nice and the tomatoes were fresh, but it looked thrown together and messy.  As always, beer am it better.

Easy Brunch - amazing little spot with veg, vegan and gluten-free options. Their breakfast burrito was amazing and hot sauce was at the ready, which is exactly what every breakfast needs. Plus eating next to Steve McQueen posters makes everything taste that much better.

It was about time I tried some of these places. I tend to get into comfort-zones with my restaurants, so this months resolution was a necessity. I hope to try some new spots after this. If anyone wants a diner date, drop me a line, I would definitely be down for a new spot to try.


-janeovision

Monday, June 10, 2013

June Task: NXNE ADVENTURES!!

This month is my nxne goal.

My goal is to try to see shows I wouldn't usually see. Luckily, my work as an intern has me off to comedy, film, and a few in-stores this week. I'll post a bit when I can, but it should be a good week! If you're looking for stuff to check out, follow @nxne and myself @janeovision to see what's what and what's good this week!

Hope everyone has a great NXNE. Remember to eat, drink, and drink water before bed. NXNE is a struggle enough when you're on no sleep. Trying it hungover is no fun at all.

-janeovision


Rant: Gay is not the word you are looking for.

When I was in high school, I had a classmate confide in me. He was being bullied by some of the jocks at the school. They were teasing him, calling him names, harassing him in the halls.  We had agreed that simply ignoring them wasn't going to work, so, the clever teenager that I was, I suggested throwing it back at them and stand up to them.  I suggested phrases to cut them down a peg, clever one-liners to put them in there place.

"And if all else fails, just call them gay!"

The second I said this, I saw his reaction and regretted it.  His face fell, sank into the pain that he knew all too well, and immediately I had realized what I had done.  I was well aware that my friend was public about his sexuality and was not ashamed or trying to hide it.  But in that moment, I was smacked in the face with how deeply words can hurt.

In my high school, we all used words like 'gay' and 'retarded' in the painfully common negative context.  I even heard people using 'Jew' in a negative manner. I won't go into the grisly details, but I'm sure you can figure out what came out of the mouthes of babes.  And we were never corrected. I do not remember a single time in my high school career where I had a teacher correct or reprimand us.  The environment we were raised in turned a deaf ear.  It was not until that moment with my friend that the world I was growing up in was wrong.

There are several words that have been banned or considered inappropriate, racist, derogatory, or just plain bad. Words like 'gyp', the N-word, the C-word (depending who you're talking to) are just a few that are now rarely used in common language without full knowledge of the hate and anger behind it.  For some of our parents, they had to learn and retrain themselves not to say these words.  I myself had to do the same thing.  To this day, I still have moments where the wrong word will slip out. 

It's been over 10 years since that day I was set straight. 10 years where, in society, the idea of what homosexuality is, how common and normal and accepted it has become, and how it's not weird or creepy or scary, not dangerous or bad, it's just who they are. In my 10 years since this realization has occurred, I have met and become friends with many people, gay and straight, bi, trans, a-sexual and otherwise, and they have been just that: my friends. Their sexuality is their business and we simply respect and love each other as people, and what we do in our personal lives is what we do, and you can enjoy your life. I'll do what I want, you do what you want, just treat me as you would anyone else. I don't care if you're WHATEVER you are, I'll be more pissed off if you're a dick to me than whether you prefer peens over vajays.

All these things have happened. People are proud of who they are, they are being recognized by their government (albeit slowly... California, get your shit together!) and they can celebrate, not only on a pride day/week, but every day.

These things have happened. We have moved forward so much in 10-15 years... But we still use the word 'gay' as an insult?

In the past month or so, I've seen posts online, on various websites including my alma mater (which I will remain nameless. if you know me, you probably already know what school this is) with people DEFENDING their right to use the word 'gay'.  I'm sorry, what? You're defending these of a word that is insulting a group of people because you want to cut down your bro? And you think that's ok. You think because its 2013, we've all matured enough and that the use of that word is not insulting this community.  I have to ask you, and I'm being completely sincere when I say this: are you new?

What if I see you doing something stupid or acting erratic and I call you a 'popped collar douche bag'? Or you're chickening out of a dare and I yell 'don't be a blonde!' What if you're tired and want to stay in, and I ream you out, calling you a 'lame responsible adult'??* * *. Hell.  What if I use the N-word? That's been a long time since slavery, it's got to be ok now, right? After all, there aren't parts of the world where racism is rampant, with crosses being burned on lawns, and white-only proms are still common place.

Sigh.

Let me answer this question for you. I'll repeat it enough that maybe it'll burn into your underdeveloped brain:

No. No no no no. No no. No. NO NO NO. NO. No. No no no no no no no no no. Umm, yea no. No no. N no no. Yea, no. No, absolutely not. No way Jose, nein, niet. Non. Nay nay. No. Wrong. Not at all. Not even a little bit. Wy are you even thinking about it? The answer is no. No. No no no. Not in a million years, not if you paid me. Not in your life. Not in my life. Not on your mothers life. No. NO. Nope. No no no no no no. Why are you still thinking about it? i said no. No. No no no. No. Just no. Stop it, I said no. No. No no no, no no. No. No I said no. No. Nuh uh. No.  WHAT DID I JUST SAY? NO!!

I don't care 'how far we've come' or how much society has grown in the last 10, 15, 500 years. It is still not ok. People are still getting the shit kicked out of them because they are holding their partners hand while walking down the street. Innocent people are still getting stabbed and beaten to death at bars because they are being true to themselves. People still can't get married in certain parts of the world because they are not considered a 'legitimate couple' because a 'real marriage is between a man and a wife. Children are being disowned by their parents because they don't fit into their perfect mould. People are being hunted down and killed because they love who they love.

Being different in today's society is not easy. You have to be careful who you love, how you love, and who you tell. Those that have accepted themselves have to fight the entire world to be accepted. They face persecution, assault, legal issues and limitations on their freedom because they don't seem to fit in the mould of their environment.  Things have changed a lot, it's true, but it's not done. We still have a long way to go. We have to keep fighting for acceptance and freedoms for every person in the world. We have to push to change the minds of those who think otherwise.  We have to work to make it safe for everyone in society. Gay, straight, or otherwise.

When we use the word 'gay' to insult our pals, we don't help anything. By using this word as a negative, we are pushing the stereotype that this way of life is wrong or bad.  By using this word to insult people, we are simultaneously insulting our friends, our family, or maybe that kid who is scared to come out to his peers, because who he is is considered an insult on his own life.  Using the word 'gay' or 'faggot' is bullying that already nervous teenager and suggesting that their future is not future at all. Your choice of words hurts people. It could lead to someone getting bullied, battle with depression, or worse, your words could lead to the death of someone innocent because you made them feel worthless.

I don't care if you are straight, gay, or something else. This word belongs to no one but the people trying to put others down.  This word describes your emotions or your sexual orientation. It does not describe your jackass friend who won't take that last shot at the bar.

Whether its 2013 or 2525, the word 'gay' should not be used to put people down. It's wrong, it's inappropriate, and it makes you look like an ass hat. 

Kindly knock it off.

-janeovision

P.s.To my friend in drama class 12 years ago, I'm sorry. I was an ass hat. I'm trying to be better.

* * *let it be said that I know these insults are also not all that appropriate. I'm blonde, I'm sometimes lame and stay in on a Friday night, and sometimes my collar pops when I'm not paying attention.  It doesn't bother me when you call me these things, but it may offend others, so watch your damn mouth, jerk!* * *

Monday, May 13, 2013

Spring has sprung... And I'm becoming an adult?



It's May! It's spring! A time for fresh starts and new opportunities and fresh adventures.  I have completed my time at Humber college, I have passed everything (pretty decently I might add **cough**HUMBLEBRAG**cough**), I have made some great contacts in the industry  (April goal-CHECK!) and I'm on to new challenges.  I have started my internship at the City of Toronto, working on city events including Doors Open Toronto, Canada Day, and the big one, Nuit Blanche.  I'm also working with NXNE and social media, I'm back to work more, I'm training for a 5k in June, and I'm trying to get sewing and patterns ready for friends and possible business.

 I'm once again remembering far too late that I tend to take on too many things.   Since I've been done school and started on all these projects, I have had Rey little time to breathe.  It seems I had more time during hell week to eat and sleep than I do now!  I remember 2 weeks ago when I was so excited to get to the park and drink beer and hang with friends and have my wild bartending drunkard life back!  Up until 6 am! Drinking on rooftops! Partying in tiny apartments! Biking home at dawn!  Baseball games! Pool hopping!!! I identifiable bruises and scrapes!! Drunken bonding!! SUMMER!!!!

And yet, even though I'm already missing baseball and park hangs, and I still have yet to get my bike tuned up, I'm excited with the future ahead. I'm working on huge events and with amazing people.  People will see the work I've done. These projects aren't just for marks, but for life and for a successful end result.  Even my attempts at running a 5k are for some sort of success and goal in sight.  There will be times for bike rides and baseball, for drunken nights and infinite dance parties.  There just have to be a few sacrifices made, I have to pick my battles.

Oh shit. Is this me becoming a grown up? DOODIE! FARTS! PENIS! POGS AND COOL RANCH DORITOS!!

Phew. That's better.

I also have another goal this month: I have to try 2 new restaurants a week.  So far this has not worked out so well, but luckily there are tons of restaurants  around I can hopefully catch up quickly enough.

That's it for now. I have to go fulfill responsibilities and junk. I might watch Game of Thrones while I do it though.  Balance, people.



-janeovison


Sunday, April 14, 2013

A moment.

Suddenly, her heart exploded into powder, a dust cloud over the earth, only to be ignored by the people below, unaware of her quiet demise.


- janeovision

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Education Remixed: It all comes down to this.

Hello friends,

I'm sure some of you have been wondering why I've been somewhat AWOL for the past 8 months. 

I haven't been able to grab drinks.
I haven't been able to be as spontaneous.
I haven't been writing random plays.
I haven't been at work as much.
I haven't been belting it out at karaoke or dancing my pants off at the bar with you.

Well, that's because I've been up to something.

Since September, I've been at Humber getting my post-grad for Event management. I've been creating events, learning the ins and outs of the business, and trying not to kill/be killed by my teachers or fellow classmates.

This Friday it all comes to a head.

On Friday, April 5, my fellow classmates and I will be hosting the fundraising event Education Remixed, a charity event.We are raising money for the Remix Project, which helps educate marginalized youth in creative arts and business, as well as the Humber College scholarship.

We will have Ambassadors and graduates from the Remix Project, as well as Films recognized at the Toronto International Film Festival, Art, and DJ's directly from the project.  We will also have a Silent auction, with prozes from The Toronto Raptors, The Argos, SteamWhistle, Winery Tours, Restaurants and more.  We will also be offering food in our 'Cafeteria', which will include all the snacks you loved at lunchtime when you were in school.

My group has worked incredibly hard on this. After all of the chaos, forms, cold calls, emails, conversations, fights, running around, and sleepless nights, we are excited for this event to finally to come alive.

Tickets are only $20, which gets you music, food, art, entertainment, gets you dancing, gets you to meet people within the industry and those that have succeeded from these projects, as well as VIP from certain Toronto sports teams **HINT**HINT** and, above all gets you to make a difference.  This is an amazing way to kick off your weekend, support a great cause, and see what I've been up to all year.  Even if you can't make it, you can still donate to Education Remixed, and help push a youth's education further!

Hope to see you all there, even just to pop by and wish us luck! You've all been amazing and so supportive of my absence this year (and I do mean that in the best way possible) and I would love for you to see what I've been working on all year!

Cheers!

-janeovision


Monday, April 1, 2013

Monthly Tasks: March Failure... Well, sort of.



My first month task has been somewhat of a failure. I was hoping to have had 2 play plots, written out with scenes and ideas for new writing project. Unfortunately stupid life got in the way and I only have a few scribbled notes written of a coaster in the bottom of my bag.

Even when you have the best laid plans, life loves to get in the way. Being busy with school, work, and life has limited my time to do much else. Whatever, shit happens, move on. Try again.

Right now I have to get school out of the way and move forward. I'll still keep writing. Right now I need to focus on not killing myself or others around me. Hooray for crunch time. Hooray for life. I guess.

-janeovision

Monday, March 11, 2013

VEGUARY: a reflection on a meatless month

For the entire 28 days of February, from midnight day one until the morning of march first, I did something I never thought I would do: I went vegetarian.

I've had a lot of people ask this, and no, this was not done to lose weight or try to be healthy. I already eat pretty well and like my veggies. My weight did not change or fluctuate in any drastic way one way or another. So if you are going to try this, don't expect to drop all of that winter weight in time for bikini season.

For the entire month I followed a diet consisting of fruits, vegetables, grain and oats, and meat substitutes such as tofu, tvp, and other magical meat replacements in the vegetarian and vegan world. I ate no meat, no fish, and no animal byproducts, with the exception to eggs and dairy. I missed out on wing nights, Super Bowl Chili, bacon, caesars, and snacking on cheeseburgers and other delicious late night snacks.

It certainly wasn't an easy feat at initially: My first shift at work I had to work a Hockey game with half-price wings. I wanted them so bad and I was stuck eating a salad with dressing, starved. Working at a bar was a challenge in itself. Besides veggie burgers, fries and salads, I was left wanting a lot of the time. I had to get the help (an patience!) of my kitchen staff to find ways to feed me. They were awesome, but they are already pushing this month to be "Meat March" to make up for all the veggie mods I sent their way.

This challenge gave me a rude awakening of my "H-anger". Personally, if I don't eat, I get grumpy, tired and a less than pleasant person to be around. I had to have food ready to go, dining-out options available (and researched), and mini snacks at hand too keep my nom-rage at bay. As a omnivore, I forgot the nutrients and energy that meat easily gave to me. By taking that out, I had to not only keep myself fed, but also make sure I was keeping my energy and nutrients balanced to maintain my own sanity.

Once I got into the swing of things, it was incredible the options I found to keep myself fed. There are salads, soups, and amazing meals with fake meats and substitutes for the usual meals I would eat. I had fake chicken an waffles, fake steak, fish, burgers, and so many things that I not only LOVED, but also could easily mistake for the real thing. Restaurants like Hogtown Vegan and Clintons in Toronto have AMAZING veggie an vegan options.

A few things I found in the veggie world that I liked:
Tofu - seriously, it can be done and I kind of know how to cook it now
Almond milk - I had NO idea!! It even tastes good in my tea.
TVP - looks kind of like dense, soggy sourdough, but it can sate like ANYTHING!
Mock-aroni and Cheese - HOW IS THERE NO DAIRY??!??
Mock chicken - I think I may like it better than the real thing

There were a few things I didn't like, of course. I noticed a big use of turmeric, which I'm still trying to get a taste for. For example, I like tofu scrambled, but sometimes the flavour of that spice is too much for me. Also, even though I tried it, there is absolutely no substitution for Caesars. I tried a vegan one, and it just tasted like tomato juice in sheeps clothing.

What I found, after these 28 days, was it was only semi difficult to be vegetarian. I've found that now it's more difficult to eat meat again. Since I have completed this challenge,mi have eaten little to no meat. Any time I have tried to eat meat, it either upset my stomach, tasted boring, greasy, or gross, or I'd just rather have its veggie alter-ego. I did factor in the fact that my body had changed since I started this; I have to get my body used to the different proteins, flavours, and textures again. However, even after all that, I'd rather the substitute.

Except for bacon. That shit still rules.

In the end, I feel I have found a new respect for food. I completely forgot the magic and science that goes behind making food and the different flavours that can come up if you just try. I can't say that I'm going to stick to this diet, as I do still like to eat the occasional BLT, but I have definitely changed my palate and how I will be going about my diet.

Now on to the next month: play ideas. Let's see how that one goes.

-janeovision




Sunday, February 24, 2013

Best Picture nominees: I was SO CLOSE!!

Tonight's the night everyone!!

Tonight the rich and bizarrely famous will airbrush on their best on-camera smiles and walk the carpet to see if they won a statue of a naked dude! ARE YOU EXCITED????

I had tried to watch every one of the Best Picture Nominees, as I try to do every year, and I was able to make it through 7 of the 9 films. Like the rest of the world, work school, and life in general got in the way. I was hoping to have reviewed everything, but I got close (I even had Life of Pi ready to watch on my laptop!), so I guess I can give myself an A for effort.

Lucky for you, I was able to find somewhat of a substitute. Below you will find Pie charts of the two films I was unable to see, Amour and Life of Pi. (please enjoy the puns while you look at the Pi pie chart too!) Have a look, and please note that these were probably made with a bit of tongue in cheek, maybe sarcasm, and most likely bias. That's what's so great about the internet. You never know what you're going to get. (Thanks to thisisnthappiness.com, where the charts were found. All of the films for Best Picture Nominee were done, and you can see them here)

Hope you liked my reviews, hope you enjoy the Oscars tonight too. I know I'll be watching with a bottle of wine and junior mints!


-janeovision



Movie Review: Zero Dark Thirty


First off, I have to say I'm a fan of Kathryn Bigelow and her work. I'm not a fan of war movies or pro America movies for that matter. I feel that a lot of Americans have enough confidence for the world over and do not need to be sped pro-war and pro-America nonsense. When I saw Bigelow's last film, The Hurt Locker, I found it was a refreshing look at the war and the people that are in it. It didn't shove a flag down your throat, but portrayed the soldiers as humans, affected by what they saw, so much they'd rather stay and protect their fellow soldiers than be back on home soil, safe and with family. It had an honesty to it that I hadn't seen in a while and had pushed me away from movies like this.

Zero Dark Thirty was a bigger challenge than Hurt Locker. Based on actual accounts and true events, and with it hitting so close to home with recent U.S. history, it's hard not to see the flags waving in the aisles. Bigelow was still able to keep it about the issue at hand, and not get too heavy-handed on the patriotism, but as the plot continue on, it was hard to stand that ground and I felt I had a flag being shoved down my throat when I wasn't looking.

Jessica Chastain was a powerhouse, bringing her oscar-game as usual. But It's the same old Oscar worthy performance. I'd love to see her switch it up somehow and play someone weak, and maybe not a leading role. I'd love to see her push someone else and support her fellow actors, as opposed to being the one on top. Yes, I know she was also in The Help, but that role did nothing for me anyways. I will say that my favourite moment was at the very end when she is on the plane, and in those final minutes before the credits roll, she is alone and she breaks down. She doesn't cry of relief or sadness, or even really a cry of release now that she is heading home. She just cries. She finally stops and takes a moment to what has been happening over the years, what she's gone through and what she's lost, and she just cries. I found that moment the highlight of her performance.

The biggest controversy about this film is the idea that they are glorifying and hollywood-ing the torture that happens to captors. There has been talk about them showing off the terrible things they do, or even being a little to 'nice' about it, showing it much tamer than it actually is. These scenes are something that have to be taken on VERY carefully by, not only the director, but the actors as well. I feel that Bigelow did it in a way that portrayed a glimmer of the reality of war in Iraq, but still not traumatizing the audiences so much that they walk out of the theatre before the movie even begins. With a scene as delicate as torture, you will never have anyone happy with it. I certainly wasn't comfortable watching it, but it had to be shown. It's done, let's move on.

This film was what it was. Good guy catching the bad guy. Good guys win, bad guys lose. Bigelow is becoming more and more of a name in Hollywood, but if she does another movie about the war, I just might give up on her. Please don't pull a Wes Anderson and get stuck in a niche*. I have high hopes and I don't like being disappointed.


-janeovision


* I think Wes Anderson's Last Film, Moonrise Kingdom does NOT fall under his niche I mentioned, same with Fantastic Mr Fox. But, although I like his movies (enough) his bit has gotten old.


Movie Review: Beasts of the Southern Wild. I ACTUALLY LIKE A CHILD ACTOR!!



Where's the guy that makes the tiny kid-sized oscars? 'Cuz HOLY CRAP WE NEED ONE.

I usually don't like child actors. Most of the time, the kids are so annoying and over-saturating the screen with their cutsie nonsense that i want to scream or cuff them up side the head. I hate kids coasting on their cutsieness and bullshit. The Santa Clause makes me cringe. The kids from It's a Wonderful Life piss me off. And I know I'll get some flack for this, but besides that kid with the pickle, The little rascals (especially the girls) hits a nerve. Unless the kid is well spoken or clever, or just acting like a little kid and kind of goofy, I can't stand it. This is why movies such as Home Alone, Stand by me, and some of the stuff that Dakota Fanning kid is in usually falls under the exceptions list. Most of the time, if the kid becomes famous for being cute, they are doomed to a failed career. Coasting on your cuteness is not the way to survive in Hollywood. I mean, have you seen Lindsay Lohan Lately?? Even Macauley Caulkan, who is one of those exceptions (though I was not a big Uncle Buck fan) is looking a little worse for wear.

Ok. Now that I have that out of the way, let's move on to this review.

I know that Quvenzhane Wallis is not going to win the Oscar. That's not how these awards work. Her performance, however, was definitely one I am happy was acknowledged by the various academies. In this role, I felt she wasn't made cute, she wasn't portrayed as a smarter-than-the-average-kiddo, she was a child. She lived with her dad as the world around her crumbled and her imagination ran with it. She wasn't trying to charm the audience or impress them, she was being the character: a kid.

Her performance was realistic and touching, as you saw her concept of the world through her eyes. The explanation to why her mum left; the oasis of living in the 'bathtub' of the south, away from the ugly city; the heartbeats of those around her; her fears and realizations when her dad goes missing. I can understand her reasoning to why she believes everything she is told, and can easily sympathize to very action and emotion that comes out of her. Based on her upbringing, she has little to compare anything to. When your dad is your world, how can anything he say be wrong?

I'd definitely say see this movie, but don't expect the usual movie with a kid in it. It's not a feel good movie, its not a movie that will necessarily rock your world, but I feel her performance and the movie as a whole will lift you in a way I can't exactly describe. It will affect you subtly, and it may take time to grow on you. If you didn't like it the first time, see it again, You may be thinking too hard.


-janeovision




Thursday, February 21, 2013

Movie Review: Lincoln. I guess I should be honest...


I have been dreading watching this movie since the nominations came out. I personally am not a fan of historical films, specifically American history, politics, or war films. I've never seen Saving Private Ryan. I've resolved myself to say that I'm sure it's a good film, but I have absolutely no interest in seeing it. That's pretty much as fa as I'll go with anything of the like.

However, since I promised myself I would see all the best picture nominees, I sat myself down (or, I was briefly bedridden with strep) and watched it. It's not easy to review a movie you don't want to watch in the first place, but you do what you gotta do. My thoughts from here on out may seem somewhat blazze, but I stand by my previous statement about my thoughts on this genre.

My review is this: The acting was good. Daniel Day-Lewis made Lincoln look human and his connection with both soldiers and businessmen seemed kind and honest (see what I did there?!) Sally Field was Sally Field. She'll always be Momma Gump to me; charming and sharp as a tack. Tommy Lee Jones will forever look like grumpy cat. There were a few surprise cameos with Joseph Gordon Levitt and the guy that plays Adam from Girls. The story is simple, they vote, it passes (2 hours later! guh) Abe goes to the theatre. badda bing badda boom.

I wish I could say more, but I feel I'd be wasting both of our time. It's a historical political movie. He wants slave free. He gets it done. He gets shot in the theatre and he dies. I'm pretty sure I got this history lesson from a milk commercial when I was 10.

If you like this kind of stuff, go see it. Let me know what you thought. Im sure I'm missing something.

Or maybe I'll never like these movies. I'll always be an action movie girl.

Bloodsport, anyone?

-janeovison

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Movie Review: Django Unchained


Oh Mr. Tarantino. How I enjoy your films.

I'm a big action movie fan. I love guns, car chases, shit blowing up, bad guys getting their comeuppance, and lots of blood splatter. My valentines day date included the premiere of the newest Die Hard movie. As suspected, it was TERRIBLE, but it still satiated me with everything I desire in that genre. Quentin Tarantino has a way of pushing a little harder and hitting every violent note I desire with a bloody hammer.

It's an interesting enough premise: A bounty killer acquires help from a slave to make his money killing wanted men in the south. It's bizarre and surprising how much of a natural Django is at shooting the second he wraps his hands around a pistol. He can even do the fancy holster stuff! I suppose that in the world of Tarantino, we just accept that a slave can read, speak eloquently and strongly, and shoot 10 men with ridiculous accuracy the second his shackles are off. Just like we have to assume that any pawn shop could have a BDSM set up in the basement, waiting for you to crash in. So I'll let it slide.

The acting was as you'd expect. Christophe Waltz, I have no idea where you cam from or how I never noticed you before Quentin got you that Oscar, but please keep doing what you're doing. You are so charming, villainous, eloquent and loveable, wrapped in a smile and commanding posture. You make these movies dance!

I was not a fan of Leonardo DiCaprio or Kerry Washington. I found that Leo was too naive and not at all clever or villainous enough for what I was used to. He seemed to be more decoration than anything else, flaunting his southern accent like a scarf in front of your nose and posing for the camera. Kerry was just whiny and screamed way too much. Granted, she was getting punished or threatened a lot of the time, but it just reminded me of the annoying chick from temple of doom that wouldn't shut up either. I was over it quickly.

The final scene was absolute perfection, with everything I love in an action . It tossed in a bit of cowboy flair and the cameo of Tarantino himself was a nice touch. I particularly liked the use of Tarantino's other muse, Samuel L. Jackson as the secondary villain, and Django bringing him down with his own rage and furious anger (teehee!) as the film reached its climax.

Overall, I definitely recommend this movie. It has Tarantino written all over it, eye squishing, guns blazing and all. As always, his films are not for the squeamish, but I'm sure you all knew that. I think I'll watch it a few more times. I need to get the taste of Die Hard out of my mouth anyways. This one is definitely a palate cleanser.

-janeovision



Ranting like it's my job...

I haven't done a rant in a while, but I've seen a few things through social media that have really pissed me off, so here comes a good old fashioned rant from yours truly.

I've had my time in school. I've spent 5 years completing my undergrad, and I'm currently working on my postgrad. Throughout this entire period, and even the space in between, I have held down at least one job consistently, working in retail or serving food and bevvys at the local watering hole. I have been able to pay my bills, feed myself, clothe myself, keep a roof over my head, and have a bit of fun on the side. I've had my parents support when things got rough, but overall, I have taken care and supported myself for close to 9 years.

Throughout this time, I have also been on the hunt for that "real" job. That job that supports me, pays my bills, allows me to live comfortably, and I can be proud of... Hang on. My job does that! I'm proud of where I work, and I'm proud of what I do. Granted, it's not what society accepts as a "real" job, but it does what I need it to do. It doesn't have optimal hours, I usually have no defined weekend, but it keeps me fed, clothed, and under a roof of my own. I'm happy with the work I've done, and I'm happy to be working with the people I'm around all day or night.

So, I have to ask, why is my job less than yours? I've had people talk down to me, do the "sympathy head-tilt" when I bring up my line of work. I get the 'So, this is just temporary, right?' or the "So what do you really want to do with your life" line. I will agree that, no, I don't want to be slinging beers for the rest of my life. I'm back in school for a reason and I plan on moving on to a different career path, perhaps one that is more secure, more stable, and hopefully more challenging (After 10 years in the hospitality industry, it's just second nature). But I don't understand how my job makes me less of a person than you.

I've seen and heard people put down people with jobs at McDonalds, the guy holding the Zellers sign, the bus drivers and the parking ticket officers. I'll admit, I've done it too, But these are still people that have jobs. They are still putting themselves out there to find work and keep that roof over their head. That being said, all of the jobs I mentioned above, tips aside, make nearly double the amount I make an hour! Just because they don't have an office or a desk, an expense account or a 5 or 6 figure salary, that does not make them pathetic, or lazy, or something to be mocked or looked down upon. They are working hard. They may not have had the same opportunities as others, but they still get the rent in on time.

If you have a job, I respect you. If you don't, but you're trying, and are of able mind and/or body, I respect you. Everyone deserves that respect. You are no less of a person because of the title on your business card or the label on your name tag.

One day I would like to have a more stable job. A job that pays more, offers more challenges, maybe has more opportunities, and offers me some kind of comfortable retirement. Until then, I'm Jane the bartender. Im fucking proud of my job. I'm fucking proud of your job too. And If I hear anyone talk down about anyones profession, I will politely correct you. If you continue to be an ass, well then, I'll just have to smack some sense into you. Open fist and all.

Rant ended.

-janeovision

Monday, February 4, 2013

Veguary

... It's here.

Help a girl out. Need inspiration to curb me from wings and bacon.

-janeovision

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Movie review: ill keep it short...

PSYCHE!

 I'm not doing one of the best feature nominees this time. Instead I stumbled upon one of the best animated short noms. It is just lovely.

It was surprising, as it came from Disney and it WASN'T Pixar or heavy in the 3d animation. It's s bit of a throwback of 90's cartoons long before toy story and that lamp with the ball changed everything. The simple premise and charming love story pulls at the heart and takes you back to the simple stories of yonder, before they brought in ideas with video games and zombies with hearts of gold (even though I really want to see those movies or love those movies with my little cold heart)

It's a fun short with the romance of every little happenstance in life.  Take a look and let me know what you think!



-janeovision

Sunday, January 27, 2013

Movie review: les miserables - musicals on film are hard!

Oh Les Miserables.

Let me put it out there that I was raised with musical theatre and I saw this show the first time when I was 7 years old, crying when Eponine died and muttering obscenities to Javert when he was being his usual dick-soldier self to Valjean. I was beaming like a little school girl when I found out it was being turned into a movie and cringing at the rumours of T-Swift being cast. I had a lot of emotional investment in this movie before it was even in post-production.

That being said, let's review this sucker!

Overall, this movie had a lot of issues. The vocals got worse as the film progressed, there was continuity issues with weather (this song talks mentions rain-QUICK! Cue the water!) and it seemed the casting was yet another Hollywood pull, casting the vocally inept Russell Crowe as Javert and little miss snow-white-wannabe Amanda Seyfried as Cosette. But they kept true to the story and the new concept of live singing throughout the entire film gave each song a new depth when they had close-ups and camera angles that are foreign to the theatre world. It was a smart choice for the director, as this musical is true to its name. EVERYTHING IS SUNG. there is no dialogue and then breaking into song and dance. It's not Moulin Rouge by any means. Having the live singing allowed for the actors connect with each song in a new way, and I fell in love with each song all over again.

... Unless it was Russell Crowe. seriously, dude. What the hell??

If you're a musical fan, I think you'll like this new take on it. You definitely have to overlook the bouts of bad singing, as well as Hugh Jackman's painful rendition of 'Bring Him Home' but the power was still there when you hear 'Do You Hear the People Sing?' as you get chills down your spine, and tears in your eyes in 'A Little Fall of Rain'. Plus the boy that played Gavroche was absolute perfection, bringing a little bit of the stage performance on the screen, creating a balance of film of theatre. You also have not keep in mind that this was created and meant for the stage. Putting any musical or play on film and making it work is a daunting task, regardless of the following or popularity. I've seen a lot of plays and musicals put into film, as well as the different variations, and all have pros and cons. You have to tread lightly.

I have to warn anyone that has never seen this play or has limited experiences watching musical theatre: this probably isn't your bag. I saw this movie twice, and both times I saw people walk out of the theatre halfway through. I cat inlay isn't for everyone, and you have to be prepared that people converse in song, think in song, yell, fight, and love in song. It's a musical. If you really want to see it but are novice to this little world, I suggest you check out this link and watch the entire anniversary special. If you can make it through that, you're set.

I must stop and comment on Anne Hathaway's performance. Ho-ley crap. Her rendition of Fantine's 'I Dreamed a Dream' blew me out of the water! In the scenes building up to this moment, she has lost her job, had her hair cut and her teeth pulled to make a little it of money to send to her ailing child, and she has hit that final blow where she stoops to prostitution to make money to keep her and her child alive.

This song is done in a single take. You see her entire thought process as she reaches that last haunting line of the song. Although she is a strong character, you see her break down and finally succumb to her fate. And you fall with her. Your heart bleeds for her when she whispers out, 'life has killed the dream I dreamed' and you both realize that she is never going to recover from this fall from grace. Her performance was heartfelt, painful, and so sincere to the many emotions the character was whirling around at the time. It broke my heart. And I loved it.

If you think she was just hamming it up, I think you really need to re-examine Fantine's character and what brought her to that moment. I've had many conversations about this performance and several people thinking that Hathaway took too many luxuries and drama-queened it up. I think you really don't know the character and the illusion of the theatre rendition has been so embedded in your mind, other portrayals seem like a betrayal of the character. Because it is filmed in such an intimate manner, the audience is able to see the rest of the emotions the stage limits. Musicals assume the song alone will out across the emotions. With film, there's a balance that needs to be found, and I think Anne Hathaway nailed it.

I could go on, but I won't. There's too much to be said and not enough attention span in the internet to bother trying.

-janeovision



Movie Review: Argo to the movies!

Ok, based on my last review and my abundance of rambling I'm going to keep this short and sweet.

I REALLY LIKED ARGO.

It's a great telling of how Americans had to disguise themselves as Canadians to not be dragged into the streets of Iran and publicly murdered (based on current political issues). There are parts of the stories I am unaware of, Parts I'm sure they cut out, movie-glamorized, and underlying issues and stories that weren't told and I am not aware of. I have not researched anything on this story. There are some people I have spoken to about this film that are not going to see this film based on this. There's an untold story that is a lot more negative and controversial, and this film has possibly ignored it or glamorized it.

Because I know next to nothing about the true story, my review is biased and somewhat narrow. But I have chosen to review this one based on my current knowledge. You'll see that when I review les mis (TRUST ME). That being said, mr. Affleck did a great job creating this film, and the story was captivating enough to keep my attention from top to bottom. I'm certainly not a fan of historical films, but this one was intriguing, tense, gripping, and even exhilarating at times.

One to see for sure, as I'm pretty sure Affleck is looking pretty good with the oscars. If you're interested, definitely look into the true story and let me know your thoughts on the comparisons. I'd love to hear thoughts and opinions on the Hollywood-washing of this film.

Cheers!

-janeovision

Friday, January 18, 2013

Movie review: silver linings play book. Meh.

This is not the first Oscar nom I've seen this year, but it's definitely going to be the one I have to get out of the way first. Silver Linings Playbook.

I have to be missing something.  The acting was fine and the story was OK, but I'm not sure I understand why this movie was nominated for an Oscar. It's a rom-com. They are both broken birds and find solace in each other. They fall in love. There's a dance number. Wait, did I just watch she's all that?

It doesn't seem like anything special compared to all the other movies that came out or nominated this year. It's cute, but... Yea I don't know. I honestly can't think of anything to write about this besides...meh.  Maybe it's the mental health thing? I suppose, but I don't think the topic was touched on upon enough to really be an impactful movie.  One might suggest that less is more, but at times, even when it was touched on, it seemed more animated than real, more for entertainment than for getting a story across.

Jennifer Lawrence did fine, but it wasn't close to her work in Winters Bone (which she didn't win for, but black swan was her competition) and if anything her facial features were a littlefrozen and blank, hopefully not a regular thing,as her last few major roles seem to demonstrate.  Bradley Cooper had no real depth in his character, which may be the fault of the script itself, which only gave us shallow tidbits of his past, barely giving us a true look at his character. Then there's Chris Tucker. Why is he there? Is this his attempt at moving from his duo with Jackie Chan? Is this his comeback? You could've used the old spice guy and it would have had the same impact. Oh,  Mr. Tucker, you have grown into a much more attractive wiser actor andman. Please find roles that you can actually bite into, this one did nothing for you.  I think the only good thing was Robert DeNiro, who brought on an interesting portrayal (albeit limited) with his OCD and relationship with his son.

I think the only part that was Oscar worthy and that truly impressed me (besides the dance scene-those get me every time!) was the monologue Lawrence did defending Coopers actions and linking them with DeNiros OCD and the football game. It was clear, it was rough, and it was truly impressive how she put everyone in that room in their place. I might have clapped or vocalized a 'daaaaaamn!' From my couch. Maybe that's why she has the Oscar nomination.

Silver Linings Playbook was a good enough movie, and certainly a rom-com to put near the top of the usual suspect list of fluffy romantic movies that come out every year (Nicholas Sparks, please knock it off already!). Is it Oscar worthy? I'm going to have to say no. But good on Cooper for branching away from the A-team and Lawrence getting everyone to forget she's Katniss Everdeen for a little while. Maybe Lawrence was nominated based on the slim pickings this year? Wo knows. I like her, but I just don't know this time.

I'm going to try watching this one again.  its fun, and its definitely one I'll watch again, but it's just not doing it for me.  maybe it's Juno Syndrome.   I saw that movie 3 times before I started liking it. Maybe the publicity ruined it for me.  Perhaps criticism is best when safe from hype and over saturation from the media. Who knows.

 That's all for now. More reviews to come!

-janeovision

Young adults being open about sex? WHAT??

Ooh! New rant! And there's sex in it!

The university of Toronto Sexual Education Centre (SEC) has had a bit of chatter come up recently with their upcoming events for their Sexual Awareness Week. With their kick-off event Monday, they are hosting an event moving into the evening at Oasis Aqua Lounge, which offers a space for students to explore their sexuality in a safe space that evening. Oasis is a venue that offers a safe space as a 'sexual playground', with areas such as saunas, patios, 'dungeon' areas and role-playing rooms where swingers, couples, and on the occasion, single members can explore their sexuality either one-on-one or with other partners. This venue is known for offering an outlet for people to explore their sexuality in a clean, private, safe space, offering free condoms and lube, as well as a no pressure, no obligation policy for every member that comes through their doors. (Yes, besides this event, it is a members only club).

After this was released as news to the public, minds went directly to the idea of orgies and a sultry sex house supported by the University of Toronto. Much of the public was surprised and (at least those that I've seen interviewed) were visibly upset about the notion of school having affiliation with sexual acts and exploration. People were uncomfortable with students having sex, having a space provided for sex, and offering a space for the students to try sex, sex options, fetishes, openness, and other taboo topics that some of the public still have a hard enough time discussing in 'civilized' society. There were two releases sent out both by the university and the SEC

FOUND FROM A REDDIT FEED VIA the star.com
Hi everyone,
"I'm the event coordinator. [...] I wanted to clear some things up about the event to take away some of the fears and or misconceptions some of you may have.
It's not necessarily an orgy. In fact, at last year's event there wasn't a ton of sex in the open as there are secluded places within the club to go to. we also have a no sex on the first floor rule so people can avoid the it if they please.
We will have a number of marked volunteers assisting the regular staff to ensure that everyone is having a good experience and is respecting all the other attendees.
We will be providing a myriad of safer sex supplies including condoms (both latex and poly-isoprene), nitrile gloves, dental dams, and lube so that everyone can be as safe as possible.
This event is 100% legal. If you have any in depth questions you can contact the club or read their FAQ.
If you have any other questions or concerns please feel free to post them here or email me at utsec.ex.ed@gmail.com"

The university of Toronto emailed this statement to the Toronto Star:
“The University will not attempt to censor, control or interfere with any group on the basis of its philosophy, beliefs, interests or opinions expressed, unless and until these lead to activities which are illegal or which infringe the rights and freedoms.”

Regardless of these statements, either through social media or news outlets, there has been negative press for this event. The notion of young adults expressing their sexuality or having a safe space to explore their sexuality is 'inappropriate' in a school environment. I know that I'm not the only 20-something that took some time (or is still taking their time) exploring and understanding their sexuality. I wouldn't say that I was raised in a conservative or prudish family, but I certainly wasn't a girl developing in a sexually liberated house. I learned about my period from my parents, I read that silly "Fully Alive" sex-Ed book that was required in my Catholics school religion class, and if I wasn't so nervous or shy about king questions, I'm sure my parents would have tried to help or answer my queries... To a point. They're only so educated about this and, (like me) only so comfortable having these conversations with their child. I also had recess snickering and adventures when teachers found a porn magazine in someone's desk, and had access to the blossoming interwebs in the mid-90's. it wasn't terrible, but there were definitely holes in my sexual education.

When I grew older, however, and eventually started in my own sexual experiences, I was sort of ignorant to what was going on or what was working. It was awkward. It was weird. I was sure I had no one to talk to because any questions I had, I was sure that no one else was thinking the same things or had the same concerns or questions I did. When I moved off to university, the awkwardness didn't stop. I had bizarre encounters, I started learning about types of relationships or sexual experiences that I had never hear of before. Sometimes, when I heard about these things, it was told to me in a negative light, or with limited information. My university did have a Sexual Education Centre, and it did have information and meetings, events and parties of sorts, as well as connections to the PrideCentre and other centres within the school, but when it came to events related to the centre, it was more mix and mingles, mini education events, and sometimes so minimal that they were easily overlooked compared to the many other events happening on campus. Much of my SEC blended into the wall of the rest of the things happening on campus and it ended up that parts of my education of my sexuality ended up being trial and error and self education. It wasn't their fault, it just ended up being same old events combined with my own fears of ACTUALLY TALKING ABOUT SEX that held me back from exploring this resource in my post-secondary career.

Now let me be clear. There are more events happening at the many SEC at campuses all over this country than I could count or that I never knew of. If you're still in school, please check them out (or get involved) Not taking advantage of the services they provided was my own fault. At the same time, it's not a part of school that was necessarily highlighted in my post-secondary career. It happened, and I had to figure out sex in my own way.

So what's the problem with UofT having this event? In my opinion, absolutely nothing!

I think that this event is great, and the press it's been getting is even better! I wish that my school had the balls to do something so different and outside the box of the usual SEC events. It's is offering a space where not only people can explore, but also understand the different types of sexual exploration out there. I think that this publicity is a huge success for the SEC because they are finally are getting noticed! With this kind of press, those that wouldn't usually look twice at this resource are becoming interested because the SEC is showing off that they are not your guidance councillor or that stupid sex book from religion class. These people just might know what their talking about!!!! The student body is being introduced to a new type of sexual awakening and doing it through their peers, which means, people won't become confused or jaded by the illusions of the porn industry. Peers can discuss their sexuality and they are being shown that there is such a thing as a safe space outside of the the Internet or drinks out with the gang at 1am. Sex can be discussed in a smart, honest, real way, and you will not be punished or judged for your questions! You just might figure out sex!!!

Trust me, it's not always that sexy. It's not always that perfect. It's awkward, it might be funny, it might be uncomfortable and weird. Plus, sometimes you slip, fall, punch someone in the eye or fall of the bed. Porn has ruined the concept of sex for the inexperienced and many come out disappointed and in need of a shower and some quiet time. The awesome thing about resources like your schools SEC is that you can talk to someone and maybe be a little more prepared for what you're diving into, head first and pants off.

I think having an option like this introduces options to students who are willing to try something new or are curious to what else is out there in the 'sexual universe'. On top of that, what's wrong with post-secondary students exploring their sexuality? Beyond education, books, and beer, isn't that what we're supposed to be doing? Figuring out who we are if we haven't already? I learned through awkward encounters and suspect-at-best advice from friends and various sources. Yes, is event is calling up a lot of controversy and press for the SEC, but at the same time, it's demonstrating that they are a place where they are knowledgable of different types of sex and that students should be able to explore themselves, while still being safe and smart about it.

The fact that people are judging and getting upset about this is the exact reason people like myself had hard time figuring out sex and sexuality. This topic is still taboo. There's still that idea that what happens behind closed doors is no one else's business. But what if you have no idea what to do once you're behind that door? What if you hurt yourself, or end up doing something you don't really want to to do because you didn't know any better? Along with this, what if you never try something that you could potentially LOVE because the public voice says that what that thing is is wrong or dirty or bad?

I say kudos to the UofT SEC. You are stepping out of the comfort zone and offering an outlet to your students to do the same in a safe environment. Let the public squirm. Let them judge. W can't help that. What we can help is our confidence in what we want to know and know that when we are educated, we can not be ashamed of our knowledge.

Sex(y) rant ended.

-janeovision

Friday, January 11, 2013

Awards season!!!

It has come, one of my favourite times of the year.

OSCAR SEASON!!!

I love this time of year, because when the Oscar nominees come out every year, I create the challenge to myself to watch all of the films in the best picture category. This challenge, however, has become a bit more difficult when they doubled the amount of nominees from 5 to 10. Even though they have recently dropped the number to 9, that's still a lot of movies to watch! (Particularly when you still have a life going on.)

I'm still going to try to achieve this goal. The art of balancing school, work, life, sleep, and movies can and WILL be done! I've achieved this goal once before (and when it was 10 movies) and I will do it again! While I do it, I'm going to include mini-reviews. A while back, I used to review movies I saw with a note on a piece of paper. Just a few thoughts written down with a couple jabs at the current crappy movies floating around.

**cough**Twilight**cough**

So for the next little bit, along with the other posts, I'll be doing wee movie reviews of the best picture nominees.

K, that's it. I got movies to watch!

-janeovision

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Wait, BEER MIGHT NOT BE VEGETARIAN???

The month moves on, I'm back in school, I'm getting my life schedule back in order, or in some fashion, and I'm looking towards more of my future monthly goals. I've been looking into caffeine-free options, contacts, music and other adventures.  I've also began my research for veg-uary. I'm looking into ingredients, starting to stock my fridge with my upcoming options, and generally researching what I can and can't eat.

Holy crap.

Did you know there are beers, wines and some foods you'd think are veg-friendly, but totally aren't?? Guinness uses a fish product called isinglass in the production process of the stout.  They essentially can't guarantee particles won't make it's way to the final product.  The same for Magners.  Magners uses an animal product (Cochineal) for colouring.  I also have to look into items that use gelatin or pectin, which is in surprising items such as sour cream (huh!).

I have done research for half a day. And all I have to say is this:

ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME?????

I have to watch not only what I eat, but what I DRINK too?  When did I have to start worrying about that shit too??? Stuff with dyes, surprise pectin or gelatin, or even animal products tossed in or used in the production.  Aren't there other effective ways to separate product in the production process, or use other items for colouring, or even just having NATURAL colours for the product?

I've been talking to other friends who are vegetarians and vegans and they say the scariest thing about  doing this is the research.  Along with that, the more research you do, the less you want to eat the nasty-ass food that is put out there.

One step at a time. One bite at a time, lots of reading, and even more eating.

-janeovision

P.s. I tried veggie ground beef last night. I'm pretty sure I like it better than real ground beef, but I've never been a fan of the smell of ground beef cooking anyways.  BRING IT ON.

Friday, January 4, 2013

Vacation dread

The Friday before you head back to school or work after the holidays is probably the worst day of the year so far... Which I guess is a good thing, since you're only a few days in to the new year.

You lie in bed, staring at your clock, resenting every second that is passing because it's getting closer and closer to the time when you'll eventually have to get up at a REASONABLE hour and do productive things in your day besides shower and reheat leftovers. Soon enough, you're going to have to out on your face, smile, fake pleasantries and try not to deck fellow commuters on the subway during rush hour.

Vacations are dangerous like that! They lure you in with this utopia of food and festivities and friends, the pretty lights and the music and that perfect moment where the entire years stress melts off your shoulders like the foam on your overpriced latte and you can finally have some fun!! But once you are having fun, footloose and fancy free, you have to go back to reality. You have to go back to WORK. you have to do adult things and keep up with those adult responsibilities, and restrain yourself at evening events because you have an adult thing to do early in the morning. It tricks you into forgetting the bullshit of life! How evil!!

I just want to stay in my wonderful cocoon. Stay in this bliss of hanging with my friends that I otherwise never get to see, drink, and dance, and have adventures!

But all good things must come to an end. I have to go back to school and work and the world outside my blanket fort. Once I get back in that groove, I'm sure ill be hunky dory again, I'll have a happy little routine and ill find time for the fun and the adventures I'm having now. It will all work and it will all be awesome once I get back into it.

But today, today I'm in my cocoon. I'm eating tomato soup and grilled cheese and watching bridesmaids. Later on ill have some beer and dance my face off probably.

It's cool, I've got til Monday to enjoy my vacation bliss.

-janeovision