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I think I’ve mentioned my swimming before. If not, then I am now. I have made a habit of swimming every Monday and Wednesday evening at the local YMCA with a lovely Masters team. There are a few people that I work out with that really push me and it’s all around a fun time. And most importantly, swimming on my terms (NOT at 5 in the morning).
Tonight’s workout:
Warm-up 400
4×50 descend 1-4 @ 1:00
Main set:
1×100 @ 1:40, 1×100 @ 1:30, 1×100 @1:20
1×100 @ 1:40, 1×100 @ 1:30, 2×100 @1:20
1×100 @ 1:40, 1×100 @ 1:30, 3×100 @1:20
1×100 @ 1:40, 1×100 @ 1:30, 4×100 @1:20
1×100 @ 1:40, 1×100 @ 1:30, 5×100 @1:20
200 WD
I wound up holding 1:07-1:08s on the fast 100s (the ones on 1:20), which I felt was pretty good. More mundane aspects of my life to come!
Bonus for anyone who has read this far: On my way home, I saw a man smoking a cigarette. He also happened to be the guy who drove the gasoline truck. And it was pumping gasoline.
Yep, I’m talkin’ Zoolander style.
Sleeper (1973, Woody Allen)….6/10
Not my favorite Woody Allen film by any stretch of the imagination, but still entertaining. About Woody Allen being cryogenically frozen and waken in the future. Hilarity ensues, or something like that. I think I was cooking, which resulted in me missing about half of the jokes. Still decent, though.
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998, Johnny Depp, Terry Gilliam)…..7/10
Standard Terry Gilliam fare (Brazil, 12 Monkeys), wrought with grisly, slimy sets and weird creatures. Sure, the entire movie is one long drug trip, but can’t we do without all the slime and grime for once? I’ve felt downright uncomfortable in every Gilliam movie I’ve watched. This was no different, but in the words of my roommate it kind of “sucks you in.”
Waltz with Bashir (Some dude and his friends, 2008)…..9/10
Critically acclaimed animated film about memory gaps, particularly in regards to war and trauma. The director tracks down some old war buddies and tries to piece together his soldiering life in the Lebanese war. Beautiful animation, beautiful story, beautiful music, cool theme.
Inside Man (Clive Owen, Denzel, Spike Lee, 2006)…..7/10
I’m a really big fan of Clive Owen for some reason, so I checked this one out. It’s about a bank robbery and a smart criminal (Owen) trying to outwit a smart detective (Denzel). It’s a good Sunday-afternoon movie. Smart, action-packed, nice plot twists.
The International (Owen, Naomi Watts, 2009)….3/10
Cool plot, but I was freakin’ confused.
Yes, I realize I have not updated my short-lived blog in quite some time. No, I am not dead.
There are a variety of factors that have contributed to the demise of my blog, one of which is Netflix. My mother gifted me this joy for Christmas, and when combined with my other recent acquisition, my PS3, it means that I spend most of my free time watching 30 Rock and not blogging.
Lucky for you, I can also give you very brief movie reviews, so stay tuned.
I got a GREAT new printer for my new job as a teacher. My only beef? This very issue has been plaguing me for months:
From theoatmeal.com (hilarious) via gizmodo
First, I haven’t updated my blog lately because I haven’t been feeling particularly inspired. The winter does crazy things, one of which is the unrelenting desire to melt into my bed and be lazy.
My mother passed this on to me, and I thought it was a pretty accurate glimpse at what I work with every day. A filmmaker interviewed a class of what I can only assume are third graders, asking them some questions about the past decade. They offer their thoughts and concerns regarding celebrity, terrorism, global warming, fear, and more. The first bit is a little boring and the pictures fade around kind of oddly, but it’s an outstanding representation of what’s going through these kids’ minds. The video is on vimeo (which I don’t know how to imbed), so you’ll have to follow a link to see it.
