  news : Got an email from Andrea this morning. She eloped, apparently. Go you, Andrea. I really hope he's everything you want him to be, because you deserve to be happy...just keep in mind that you only get one swing...life's not made for do-overs.... reviews : I watched a couple movies this weekend which bear reviewing because one was really good and one fucking SUCKED.
Solaris : this was the good one. I actually didn't like it at all when I was watching it...It's fairly sparse in character development, which always frustrates me. It was also sort of melodramatic for my tastes...and it left me feeling strange and empty afterward. But...it made me think. And the more I thought about it, the more I decided I liked it. I'm not going to tell you about the actual plot because it would sorta ruin it for you. You should watch it at some point, though....especially if you often ponder what happens when we die. It posed some very interesting ideas. Punch Drunk Love : Please don't waste your money renting this movie. It fucking SUCKED. It had NO redeeming qualities whatsoever. Adam Sandler was trying...I will give him credit for that...but he REALLY didn't have much to work with, story-wise. It was just stupid and confusing and pointless, and there's no reason you should ever watch this movie, even if someone offers you free beer and sex and pizza and chocolate and a massage and...and....and....just don't do it, ok?
Unless someone offers you money...cuz that's just a no-brainer...but otherwise, stay strong and resist! I'd also like to post a review of a wonderful band I had the pleasure of seeing this weekend. I went to Middle Earth to see The Benders on saturday night. They were absolutely fantastic. I can't honestly come up with words to describe how freaking GOOD this band is. They're just awesome. They do bluegrass, but it's rock-folk-blues hardcore bluegrass. It's great. They were just so tight, they worked off of each other so well, and they played with so much energy and passion...it was great. Not to mention that they were all extremely talented musicians, and their song writing was amazing as well. I paid $12 to get in...I would happily pay twice or 3 times as much to see them again. I think part of the draw was also Middle Earth itself, which is a wonderful little club up near where I live.
We were right up front...like one table-width away from the stage...I could practically smell the front-man's breath from where I was sitting. I loved every second of it. There was not one single song that they played that I did not enjoy. How often does that happen? Seriously?! If you ever get a chance to see The Benders, please go...even if you don't think you like bluegrass.
You will like these guys. They're gritty, they're rowdy, they're talented...they're everything live music should, in my opinion. And that...is all I have to say about that! I hope everyone had a nice Easter...mine was spent raking the yard, but it felt good to get out and rake after being cooped up all winter long. I re-potted some plants and bought a freesia plant, which smells ridiculously good and is gorgeous. I wish it was cold-tolerant enough to grow outside because i'd plant shitloads of it...but i don't think vermont qualfies as "Zone 9"...hahaha!
Anyway...I guess that's it. I'm tired as hell because I woke up very early and have had a frustrating day. I'm trying not to let the bullshit get to me, but the longer i'm awake, the harder it gets. I know, I know...everyone hates their job sometimes...*sighs* I just wish it didn't have to be all the time. 
