It’s the Russians…again.

Another bunch of updates.

Listening to: “Sacrament of Wilderness” by Nightwish (whatever they say, only Tarja Turunen can sing this song, Anette Olzon’s rendition -while not downright horrible- pales in comparison to Tarja’s operatic voice – which is what the song requires, I believe).

Quite sick at the moment. Glad to have the trusty laptop back..

Currently watching a movie called “Transsiberian” (Emily Mortimer, Woody Harrelson, Ben Kingsley), a gritty thriller of sorts. An American missionary couple aboard the what else, Transsiberian Rail express (from Beijing to Moscow – I love the scenery, vast, desolate, snow-covered lands, no wonder the gulags were built in Siberia, it’s a “place to disappear” into) run into another couple -who may or may not be drug dealers- and that’s where the “fun” begins. I’m halfway through the movie at this point, nothing much is happening (for example, the Russian investigator at the very beginning hasn’t shown up yet), but the atmosphere is decidedly tense. Jessie’s husband seems to have disappeared and Carlos, the creepy, smooth-talking guy with a Spanish accent seems to be the one responsible. When traveling across Siberia, you can’t exactly just yell, “Hey! Stop the train, my husband is missing!”, so Jessie has several problems. I might finish it sometime. The lesson remains, “Don’t get too comfy with people you’ve just met.” or “Don’t go to Russia, if you’re American and gullible.”

At least it seems to be better than the last “shocker”, meaning “The Midnight Meat Train” (caused me to avoid steak and meat in general for a bit). It’s a decent piece of storytelling but it’s really not my kind of thing. Except for hefty amounts of blood and gore, it’s pointless really (along the lines of “Cannibal Holocaust”).

I’ve finally seen “The Other Boleyn Girl”, there were a number of deviations from the source material. But I can’t exactly say which was better. The movie feels rushed while the book seems to be a little long-winded at times.

Currently reading: “Good Omens” by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman (a bunch of laughs).

back for a bit…

Just a few updates on my life. I’m currently in-training (again) for a new job (new company, but not new job description. I’m still working in a call centre).

Currently reading: “The Other Boleyn Girl” by Philippa Greggory (my first “dabble” at something more romantic than political, well maybe not, I still haven’t finished “Atonement”by Ian McEwan.) Better find that copy of “The Fight Club” soon.

As per usual, whenever I get a full time job, there hardly is any spare moment for me to draw anything, plus the fact that I’m not entirely comfortable with the living accommodations (shall we say the group harmony is slowly unraveling). So I prefer to stay asleep or out most of the time, rather than provoke unseamly outbursts from the other party. I think I’ve made this part of the entry sufficiently vague for “them”. As for drawing, I’ll try to do a sketch or something tonight.

I also bought a “Death Note” replica (silver edition) for a wopping 299.00 pesos on a whim. Said replica has been sitting on the bed for 3 days now. I’ll have to think of something to do with it.

Movies to watch out will be: “HP: Half-Blood Prince” and “The Duchess” (will have to locate the book in the future).

OK. Be signing off for now.