Monthly Archives: September 2005

It Begins Again

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So, it is finally time to get back to writing. My novel has been put off for far too long. I will no longer put my dreams aside for schoolwork or sleep. Feel free to nag me about writing as often as you want, I can use all the encouragement I can get. It feels good just to commit to it again. I’d missed it so much, even though I’m not a great writer, I still love it. I love taking the characters I’ve created and helping them grow and interact. I haven’t created much in this world, and I love the feeling that these characters are truly my own, and no one can claim them from me. I say what happens to them and who they are, and that’s a wonderful feeling. So enough writing here, it’s time to write where it counts.

The Raft and The Challenges

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LOST: Last night’s episode of Lost was another good one. Many people seem to be of the opinion that the episode was a waste, and that it did not progress the story any. This episode was more important for mood than anything else. It allowed for two of the raft explosion survivors, Michael and Sawyer, to connect, and deeper develop their characters. The classic Sawyer moment came when he removed the bullet from his shoulder with only his fingers, without asking for help, as usual, and then he sarcastically asked Michael if he had a Band-Aid before he passed out. However, we’re starting to see a deeper side of Sawyer. He’s no longer the anarchist/rebel who cares for no one. He’s starting to attach himself to those around him, and reveal his inner self, without having to hide it so much. In this episode we also got a glimpse at the function of the computer down the hatch, and its connection to the numbers. It also seems that Desmond has been lied to, in that he thinks everyone on the island is sick, and that he’s probably been injecting himself with that stuff from the previous episode to keep himself healthy (or so he’d been told). Either that or there really is some disease or something on the island. But most of all, the next episode looks to be spectacular. Savage other survivors of the plane crash and a deeper faith exploration into why some find it so hard to believe and others find it so easy. Me, I’m a believer.

Survivor: So tonight’s episode of Survivor was rather short on tribal drama. That was not necessarily a negative for me. Drama at this point in the game is still rather uninteresting, though it will be better later. What I like most about Survivor are the challenges and the struggle for food/water/shelter etc. And as far as challenges go, tonight’s were awesome! The blindfolding challenge that they have every year is always a good one. This one was no exception. I loved seeing Judd whack his teammate in the head twice with a pole, and good planning by the challenge producer to make the ropes connecting the players shorter than the poles they were carrying. The 2nd challenge was one I’d been waiting for since the location for this season was announced. It featured one of the oldest team sports in all civilization, and the sport that greatly influenced basketball. It was so nice to see a challenge come straight from the culture surrounding the survivors. I have to hand it to the producers for making the tribes so even this season. Every challenge has come down to the wire and has been very close. Just when you think one tribe is doomed, they turn it around and win. It’s very exciting, and I can’t wait for next week.

Desmond Arrives and Morgan Leaves

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Well, here is the first of my television ramblings here. I only watch 2 shows on TV every week, and they are Lost and Survivor. (I used to watch Enterprise, until those jerks at UPN canceled it.) I know both shows are not for everybody, but hopefully at least someone out there who reads this watches one of the shows, otherwise I suppose I’ll be talking to myself. So anyways, on with my (brief) ramblings.

Lost: So yesterday was the season premiere of Lost. As you may or may not know, Lost is the best show currently on television, though it’s something you have to commit to in order to get anything out of it. The basic premise is that more than 40 passengers of a jetliner bound from Australia to LA crashed on a mysterious island in the south pacific (assumedly) which is inhabited by a ginormous beast, several polar bears, a crazy French woman who has been stranded for 16 years, the “Others” who like to kidnap people, and, as we found out this week, a Scottish guy named Desmond who lives surrounded by outdated technology (except for his washing machine) dozens of feet down a hatch found in the jungle floor with “Quarantine” marked on the INSIDE of the door. (Wow what a long sentence). Anyways, Desmond has met Jack before apparently, and advised him to “lift it up”, which refers more to his troubles than his injured ankle. And lo and behold, a miracle happened. I really love the direction that the show has taken in that Locke (my favorite) and Jack embody the faith vs. logic battle, and we all know that neither one will be the sole victor. Only a balance of the two ideologies and the two men will allow the survivors to continue surviving, and the mysteries to be slowly solved.

Survivor: So, lazy Morgan was voted off tonight. I think she deserved to go, since she apparently did no work around camp. Lydia, who was one of the options to go, is not as young as Morgan, but is probably no less strong, and is certainly smarter and more determined to work. I also think that ex-QB Gary should have owned up to who he is, since it is obvious he’s been called out on it. He’s only going to make things worse by lying. And it’s also only a matter of time before Jeff Probst brings it up at tribal council, which will happen when the producers think it will be the most entertaining. Ahh yes, reality TV. I don’t watch survivor for the reality, it’s just like a game show. Everything is still controlled, it’s just a tougher game than Hollywood Squares or Wheel of Fortune. But it’s still just a game show. And I love it.

Ok, so I imagine that was pretty painful to read, and if you’re still reading, then thank you, and let me know so I’ll feel better about myself ;). I promise I’m not just going to just this to talk about TV. I, of course, will be writing movie reviews every time I see one. Haha, but really, I’ll also talk about things that are more important. Such as my E-theory test that I have tomorrow that I’m going to start studying for now. So let me know what you think of my meager blogging skills, and I’ll see you soon.

P.S. I’m going to Richmond this weekend for the state fair. My sweetheart is showing a couple cows in the dairy show, so wish her luck and maybe she’ll get another blue ribbon. Plus it’s her 21st birthday on Sunday. So we’ll go ride rides and eat cake and such. Feel free to be jealous of the fun we’ll be having. 🙂

Arr, The Love Pirate Arrives

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Well mateys, I’ve finally done it. I’ve got a Livejournal. So plan on me to update in the next few days, weeks, months, etc. But now I’m going to watch Survivor. I’ll write more later, and maybe someone will read it.