Jess

Rules and Guidelines:
1. Watch 100 movies or more in 2010.
2. Keep track of how many I watch.
3. First time movies only.
4. Please rec movies you think are good.

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Edge of Night (Pippin's Song)

The link above is not to the song, just a 2 minute clip on how it was written (by Pippin/Billy Boyd!). I cried hard during LotR: Return of the King when it came out, and I think this part of the movie was the saddest and most frustrating part. The song has incredibly beautiful lyrics, and the contrast is hard between his soft voice and the battle scene.

I am reading (almost finished with) Sunshine right now. I borrowed it from the library on the basis that the cover had a quote from Neil Gaiman, saying, "Pretty much perfect." So far it is really interesting, and don't let the cover fool you if it reminds you of a vampire romance novel. I was wary when I picked it up, but there has only been one moment in it so far, which was not so much romantic, although it was momentarily explicit. I am enjoying that part of the novel - the main character isn't head over heels in love with a vampire; she's more absolutely terrified and wants to get on with her life. Can't wait to finish it tonight!

I don't normally read non-fiction; I have nothing against it. It would probably take me ages to get through one, though. I have just started checking out some audio books, and while I'm not a reader of non-fiction, it's easier to listen to it. Right now I'm listening to The Big Burn, and it is so far really excellent at bringing history to life. The author has a jaunty writing style, and I am learning more about Teddy Roosevelt than I've ever known, which was not much to begin with.

I don't know what year this was taken, but it is of my cousin and me. I remember being mad at her because she was reading to me and acting so much older, when she was only a year older XD.


This is a photo taken last month. I'm actually looking at my boyfriend here, but I did not think he would want to be posted all over the interwebs. Behold my giant Jew nose haha.

I can't imagine being married to a guy with 4 other wives. This man has 239 grandchildren. Is it really your "celestial duty" to continue overpopulating the earth? I love kids, but it helps to be reasonable. See the rest of the pics here.

I only have a few minutes before I'm off to work, so today has to be quick! For the other days, so far, I've been able to narrow it down to one, but it is very hard to pick only one book. Instead, I picked only one author. I have read all of Neil Gaiman's adult books so far, and I can't explain how he retells and reinvents mythology and stories in such an entrancing way. My favorites are American Gods and Anansi Boys. I just love stories, and he is the best storyteller I know.

Shaun of the Dead

This is, without a doubt, my favorite movie ever. I don't watch a ton of comedies, but I do love zombie movies, which are usually unintentionally comedic. Edgar Wright directed this and I think this is his most dead-on movie ever. I have seen this so many times and I don't think I have ever not laughed. I watched Hot Fuzz, because I now stalk Simon Pegg, and it was really good but could not beat Shaun. Simon Pegg did Run Fatboy Run recently, too, which was awesome.

I am joining in this festive mini-writing challenge. Pinched from Nettness.

30 Day Challenge Details
day 01 → your favourite song
day 02 → your favourite movie
day 03 → your favourite television program
day 04 → your favourite book
day 05 → your favourite quote
day 06 → whatever tickles your fancy
day 07 → a photo that makes you happy
day 08 → a photo that makes you angry/sad
day 09 → a photo you took
day 10 → a photo of you taken over ten years ago
day 11 → a photo of you taken recently
day 12 → whatever tickles your fancy
day 13 → a fictional book
day 14 → a non-fictional book
day 15 → a fanfic
day 16 → a song that makes you cry (or nearly)
day 17 → an art piece (painting, drawing, sculpture, etc.)
day 18 → whatever tickles your fancy
day 19 → a talent of yours
day 20 → a hobbie of yours
day 21 → a recipe
day 22 → a website
day 23 → a YouTube video
day 24 → whatever tickles your fancy
day 25 → an object/a belonging
day 26 → a place
day 27 → a poem
day 28 → a food
day 29 → something that makes you amused
day 30 → whatever tickles your fancy