Airports- and I know, I've promised a review...

But I'm really tired. And it's almost one thirty. So this is me just blogging to count the day- even though Blogger is being mean and saying it's the sixth already. Argh. Whatever.

Anyway. So I drove to the airport to pick up JC today. It occurred to me on the way that aside from Terminal, I haven't seen any other movies dealing with the setting of an airport. I guess it's because for the most part people are coming and going through the airport- not hanging around it. Even people who come in and out frequently- business fliers- probably don't think all that much of their surroundings.

What I'd like to see is a two hour movie about people stuck in an airport by crummy weather or a catastrophe (natural or manmade). 

Requirements: 

1. No one focal character, but a group of four or five whose stories intersect in a creative way. 

2. No superpowered characters. In fact the more powerless they are the better- like if the power goes out, or if they can't get cellphone reception. But seriously- show me the college student trying to get home for break, the businessman still jetlagged from a meeting in Tokyo, the aspiring actor using the last of their savings to get somewhere for an audition, etc. etc....

3. Their experience has to change something significant about who they are, for good or for ill.

4. Keep it PG-13 or lower.

5. No sap.

6. A clear message of some variety is required, beyond "O'Hare is cursed and that's all there is to it."

So if any movie-makers are reading this, that's my challenge.

What else? I briefly contemplated seeing how far I could get on 200USD, but I decided it wouldn't be a good investment.

And I talked to MG today! She says I should apply for jobs in her area of PA. I'll have a go, if I don't turn up something here by the end of the month. Though I don't know how I'll afford it. Never in my life have I been more in need of some luck, and never has it seemed in such short supply. Oh well. There's more to it than luck. Obviously there's a lesson here that I'm failing to learn. Wish I knew what it was... Once I get it, I'll probably be able to get a job...

Anyway...

Tomorrow, hopefully, I'll post my review of Kontroll and some more pics from the Memorial Day party. Yes, I still have more. I was camera-crazy, remember?

Oh, and Nico is now SuprNico. I don't know how I didn't think of that one before.:D

Why do I keep doing this to myself?

When I have a job, I'll get to bed at a godly hour. Probably.

Things I did Today (or Yesterday, depending on how you count days) In No Particular Order

Had pancakes for breakfast

Said 2/5s of three rosaries. (Yep. It can be done.)

Utterly disbelieved the disaster potential of high winds and rains vs. stuff on kitchen counter

Lit candles (consequence of power outage)

Watched Kontroll (Awesome movie! More on this later!)

Talked to Guadalupe for quite some time

Pulled a tick off of myself

Watched Das (Die?) Nibelungenlied

Shredded potatoes.

What's missing from this list? 'Applied for more jobs'. I will. Tomorrow. I'm just feeling a bit discouraged by the whole lack-of-success-thus-far thing... But I'm still determined to hold out as long as possible.

Non Nobis Domine.

And goodnight. Or morning. Whichever, I'm going to sleep now.

Selling out?

As my readership (if I may use such a lofty term to address ten people or fewer) may have noticed, my blog now has ads. Believe me, were I not in such dire straits, I would not give in to such crass consumerism and commercialism. But I am looking into any viable, legitimate and moral means to earning money. That being said, if anyone spots an inappropriate ad, they shall all be removed forthwith. 

Today I didn't do much of anything, I'm ashamed to admit. I did a load of laundry. That was necessary. I called home. That was necessary too. I still need to finish three job applications, write two essays and pray a rosary. The trouble with a lack of work is partially a lack of momentum or something like it.

In other news, the 'low fuel' light came on again in the van but we did manage to make it back from Walter's house safely. We watched The Sting, and I have to admit, it's one of the few movies that I have enjoyed watching for what is either the third or fourth time. I still feel like I got something new. Granted, none of the big plot twists was a surprise, but things fit together better this time, if that makes sense.

In completely irrelevant news, I had a very nice improv soup tonight, aided by the skilful contributions of Guadalupe and Nico. Those will do for their pseudonyms for now. Nico I think needs something different, but Guadalupe works well. Continuing the theme of the completely irrelevant (the question is relevant to what?) news, tomorrow night, I will watch a movie at Dr. R's. I'm looking forward to it, though it promises to be rather long. I also need to find out what (if anything) one does with a substitute check, because I have one for the grand total of 14.50 and I need that money...

Anyway. That's all the news that's fit to print, for tonight at least.

Please pray that I get that much needed phone call tomorrow that tells me I have a job!

Another Job Interview...

Oddly enough from a place that I applied to on Saturday. I was told at the time that they probably weren't hiring. Maybe they had a recent vacancy. It's at a women's shelter, and I'm pretty sure it's 20 hours a week minimum, with the possibility of going up to 40 hours because some of the regular workers will have a vacation during the summer. The pay isn't amazing, but it's better than minimum wage. I'll know by Wednesday if I have the job. I think I managed to not make a complete idiot of myself in the interview... I hope so, anyway.

I had a holy hour today too. That was nice. It was right after the interview, so I got the chance to say 'Thanks, either way' pretty quickly. I also read Fulton Sheen's Victory over Vice and I highly recommend it. It's not too long, I finished it in the time I was there. There is a poem at the end of each section.

What else did I do today?

I attempted to put an add in the St. J's bulletine. That was interesting... The receptionist-lady didn't really seem to understand that I wanted to advertise not just put a note on the bulletine board, but I'll settle for that for now, I suppose. I'm also advertising at the Protestant churches- no harm in trying, right?

So we'll see how that goes.

For dinner tonight we (CC-Girls, all- save two, but we had two guests) had a picnic! It was really nice! We went to S___ Park and stopped by a scenic overlook. We had naan bread, two kinds of cheese, strawberries, cherries, grapes and triscuits. It was light but very filling. Then we took a lot of goofy pictures (to be posted eventually?) and nattered away for a while before finally heading back home. At home I discovered a British comedy from the seventies, I think, called "Mind Your Language"- it's a series about ESL. Some bits are funny, others are a bit rude, but over all I like it.

I also moved the furniture in my room around a bit today. I'll post a picture of it eventually when it's tidy. I have it set up so that the futon is a proper futon- couch and bed. That tore a fingernail, but it was a small sacrifice for floorspace.

And I got my hair trimmed today. That was nice. Now all I have to do is get a job so I can dye it...

More Pics from the Memorial Day Party!

MW is in danger from the Mad Hair Stylist With Iced Tea

Cover art for PW's next CD of angsty guitar music.

K-ski considers grabbing the mustard and taking out the intrepid camera wielder

Party with the CC-Girls!

So today I went to Mass, then stopped by the grocery store and bought two pounds of strawberries. One pound of these and a can of peaches went into making a pie. I'm quite proud of myself- I made the crust from scratch and it turned out really well! The pie was a success- I only wish I'd made two, because more people wanted it than got sizeable portions. If I had a do-over, I'd get fresh peaches too and make my own mix for them with sugar and lots of cinnamon. 

We read-through Twelfth Night and I got to play Sir Andrew Aguecheek and Antonio, which would have caused some real difficulties were we on stage, but for just the read through it was fine and I never ended up 'talking to myself'. We all had a good time, it's one of Shakespeare's easily accessible comedies and it was nice to have company!

So that's my nice news for the day. In not so nice news, I reviewed the terms of my loan. It doesn't say anything about deferment there. I'll have to call them tomorrow for more details. And I saw Marine Joe (did he have another nickname earlier? I can't remember...) after Mass today. He thinks I can't do it, that I should just enlist in the AF. I told him if I didn't have things nailed down by December at the latest, I'd seriously think about it. It's always an option, kind of looming there in the back of my mind- if you can't go home and you have a huge debt to pay off, they will give you a life skill and a guaranteed job for 4 years. It's only four years. And you'd be doing something worthwhile. It's better than flipping burgers...

Yes. I have an Inner Recruiter... I also have an Inner Drill Sergeant and an Inner Recruit. This last inhabitant of my mind is fighting a losing battle for sanity right now... Hey... I wonder how this would work out with Freudian theory? Maybe something like this:

Super-Ego- Inner Recruiter

Ego- Inner Recruit

ID- Inner Drill Sergeant

Yeah, I think that's about right... Anyway. I'll post the rest of the Memorial Day party pics either later tonight or tomorrow. Or something. Eventually anyway...

Same Old Song...

So, I've done it again. Local time is... 12:53 and I'm still awake. And again, the reason why I didn't post sooner? Busy. Specifically busy talking to new housemates still, which is a good reason if you ask me. I probably should have posted before I left for home, that way I'd be guaranteed to have posted 'today', ie, 31 May. But I maintain since I haven't slept, it doesn't count as tomorrow yet. Maybe that only makes sense when you're up late after a stressful day.

And today was stressful. Thankfully the trip home was a relatively short one. Making a packing list before I left was infinitely valuable, as was the (slight) amount of tidying up I did before I left. I'm still ashamed of the mess my room is in as a whole, but if I manage to yardsale or get rid of everything I intend to, the situation will be at least a little bit better. 

I've been thinking further about job options and will advertise in the church newsletter, as well as at the library for tutoring. I really, really need something to do. All this illusionary 'spare' time is really messing with my head.

Going home today to collect my things wasn't easy, but I thank God that it was more or less without incident. Some bad news though- looks like Mom's latest health problem may be more serious. Don't know for sure yet. The chances that it is are only %5, but I'm a little worried, especially because she seems to be more or less calm about it... Does that make any sense? I don't know... Anyway... If this is a serious problem, I guess I would have to cut her a little more slack in the things she says/does.

I love them all very much. I hope they really know that. Sometimes I don't think they do. Sometimes it's really hard for me to show them that I love them.

Why can't we all just get along?

Hopefully, I'll post some more pictures tomorrow. Oh- and on another lighter note, there will be a party here tomorrow! Yay!