Ok, so if you know me, you know I love the Oscars. Today the nominations came out and now the fun begins. Below are the top 5 categories and the rest are below the cut.
Best motion picture of the year Babel The Departed Letters from Iwo Jima Little Miss Sunshine The Queen Performance by an actor in a leading role Leonardo DiCaprio in Blood Diamond Ryan Gosling in Half Nelson Peter O’Toole in Venus Will Smith in The Pursuit of Happyness Forest Whitaker in The Last King of Scotland Performance by an actress in a leading role Penélope Cruz in Volver Judi Dench in Notes on a Scandal Helen Mirren in The Queen Meryl Streep in The Devil Wears Prada Kate Winslet in Little Children Performance by an actor in a supporting role Alan Arkin in Little Miss Sunshine Jackie Earle Haley in Little Children Djimon Hounsou in Blood Diamond Eddie Murphy in Dreamgirls Mark Wahlberg in The Departed Performance by an actress in a supporting role Adriana Barraza in Babel Cate Blanchett in Notes on a Scandal Abigail Breslin in Little Miss Sunshine Jennifer Hudson in Dreamgirls Rinko Kikuchi in Babel Achievement in directing Babel Alejandro González Iñárritu The Departed Martin Scorsese Letters from Iwo Jima Clint Eastwood The Queen Stephen Frears United 93 Paul Greengrass OK, so a few surprises for me. How about you? I'll be giving more in depth commentary and some early predictions in later posts. ;)
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Your thoughts?
| Date: | 2007-01-18 18:05 |
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| Security: | Public |
| Mood: |  fidgitty | | Music: | bitching from my bitchy co-worker |
Just a quick bitchy musing about work. Why, oh why, am I expected to stay 30 minutes later than everyone else to "field any phone calls for last-minute telex releases" when department policy is to NOT ANSWER THE DAMN PHONE! I mean seriously. All customer calls are supposed to be fielded through the manager and/or supervisor for the simple purpose that we are NOT front-line customer service. We are not supposed to talk to them unless it is through an e-mail, or unless WE need something (like a valid address) from THEM. It's totally pointless.
But hey, I at least got a really good score on my year-end review, which guarantees me a bonus and a raise come April. My supervisor said that it was incredibly rare that an employee scored as high as I did on their first review. So...yay me! :D
In other news, James is doing well. He goes Tuesday to have his staples removed. I will be happy when he is all better. Almost-immobile James is not as fun as Happy-bouncy James.
And on Monday, Dax officially becomes a clawless eunuch. Yep, he's getting snipped and clipped. Actually, he's getting the new laser de-clawing that does not hurt the kitties like the old "yank it out" method. Hmm... I wonder if they use a laser for the neutering, too....
| Date: | 2007-01-03 14:02 |
| Subject: | The Dreaded Yuck |
| Security: | Public |
| Mood: |  sick | | Music: | Whatever's on TV |
Ick. I am home sick from work today. It's a sore throat with hacking cough and fluctuations in temperature. Also included is an overall feeling of bleah. It seems to fairly popular in my office, as I am the third reported case.
I really didn't want to call in sick as I'm taking two days off next week for James's operation. *sigh* I need to keep some PTO unused for our anniversary/legal marriage document trip to Canada this June. I'd really hate to use it all up before the year is halfway over, but I guess when you gotta stay home you gotta stay home.
So I'll just sit here and watch TV and plan the menu for my Oscar Party.
Later, Homes!
Hey everybody! It's that time again.
Now some of you may remember this but I haven't really done it in a couple years and there are some new folks so I'm gonna go over the rules real quick-like.
During this time of year people start making resolutions on things they want to change, but I like to make a different list. Every passing year brings moments that matter. Moments that maky us laugh, cry, jump, soar and some that even change our life. It is important to remember these moments, and so I make a list. A list of 10 moments from the past year. They can be big events, or small thoughts. They can be good, or they can be bad. They can be globally significant, or just important to me.
I invite everyone to join in and make your own list. Share it, or keep it to yourself. It's not important who sees it or not. And remember - it's not a test, you won't be judged or anything. Hey, it's your list. Who is anyone else to tell you what you want to remember.
So withouth further adieu, here is my "10 Things" List 2006 (in no particular order):
1. Becoming Mr. Hanson-Brown
2. Getting hired on permanantly at Maersk
3. Getting the Q3 QUality Achiever award at Maersk
4. Playing Bernard at TRF with the best group of Frenchies anyone could ask for
5. Kissing James on top of the Empire State Building
6. DAX!
7. My new computer
8. My new tattoo
9. Spending the entire day at the movies with James
and lastly...
10. Going to my first office X-mas party and being the only person with enough balls to stand up and sing karaoke in front of everone, including the big brass (and looking damn good while I did it, too!)
Well, there it is. Some of it might not mean anything to you but it all meant something to me. Have fun, and have a Happy New Year!
Love,
Daniel
Gimme some stuff Bitches!
( my xmas stocking )
Hello!
I was sitting here at work waiting for James to come get me when I suddenly felt the strongest urge to login to LJ and see what was going on. While I'm here I guess I'll say howdy and talk a bit about how life's been going. Well, it's been going good. Married life suits me. But then again we just cuddle on the couch watching CSI and Sci-Fi shows like we did before the wedding.
WOrk is good, though I'm starting to get really bored with it. Some days we have so little to do that I end up just sitting here and other days we are so rushed that before I know it it's time to go. But thn again I guess that's the way work goes in the corporate world.
Well more on me later. James is here and we have to hurry to the store so we can get home in enough time to watch "The Lost Room" tonight!
C-ya! Love ya!
OMG! This is so fucking GREAT!
Ah! It's the sun. So THAT'S what was on the other side of that rock I've been under. Huh. Who knew?
So anyway. How's it going everyone? Nice to see you guys. Don't have much time to talk, cause James and I have something to do today, but I have to tell you all a couple of things.
First of everyone get their spurs all shiny and put on your best set of chaps 'cause it's almost time mor my Second Annual Oscar Gala Themeed Bash Thingie! And this year, in honor of nominees (oh yeah, like they won't be) Brokeback Mountain and Walk the Line This year's theme is: A Western Chili Cook-off! That's right bring some chili, or cornbread, or just your own self in your best hat and enjoy some great food and great friends. The date is March 5th (yeah, it's a Sunday, so I will unnerstand if you can't come) but you're all invitied and I'd love to see you guys. I'll be making official inquiries, but if you read this and feel like comin just let me know.
Now, the second thing you need to know is: JAMES GAVE ME A RING! Yep we are gettin hitched! June 17th. Mark it. Invitations are forthcomiing as we only a couple days ago found out we officially got the location. And that's why Ihave to jet now. We're heading to the stationary store to check stuff out. Then to the cake place. WOOT!
I love you guys! And I will update more often.
**SLURP**
Hey hope you don't think I forgot your day. It's just since Rita hit we've been having "hour long" rolling blackouts that last 4-6 hours every freakin day. ALl the food in our frige was ruined already and now we can't go buy more stuff because we never know when the lights will go off. Ugh...
But enough about me! Here are your birthday pics freshly stolen from the web!
and...
Hope you had fun!
Love,
Daniel
Just in case anyone reading this might be worried, James and I will be heading to Austin this weekend to get out of the way of Rita. Not that I'm too worried about lots of destruction this far north, but this whole area is in a flood plain and we'll just be erring on the side of caution.
And if by Monday the Woodlands hasn't been blown away, I will be employed! Monday morning I start work for Maersk Seaward in the Woodlands, right down the street from here actually. I'll be working in the Documents dept, and will let you all know more as I find I out.
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You are The Cap'n!
Some men are born great, some achieve greatness and some slit the throats of any man that stands between them and the mantle of power. You never met a man you couldn't eviscerate. Not that mindless violence is the only avenue open to you - but why take an avenue when you have complete freeway access? You are the definitive Man of Action. You are James Bond in a blousy shirt and drawstring-fly pants. Your swash was buckled long ago and you have never been so sure of anything in your life as in your ability to bend everyone to your will. You will call anyone out and cut off their head if they show any sign of taking you on or backing down. You cannot be saddled with tedious underlings, but if one of your lieutenants shows an overly developed sense of ambition he may find more suitable accommodations in Davy Jones' locker. That is, of course, IF you notice him. You tend to be self absorbed - a weakness that may keep you from seeing enemies where they are and imagining them where they are not.
What's Yer Inner Pirate?
brought to you by The Official Talk Like A Pirate Web Site. Arrrrr!
The Gay Boyfriend song!
I start thinking, "I REALLY want to have some friends over."
So far, Jessica has been the only one of my friends to see the place. And then I realized that all of my bestest of friends live waywayway away. *sigh*
But I WILL have friends over. In fact, mark your calendar now for Sunday March 5, 2006! That is the date of the 78th annual Academy Awards and I will be hosting my (In my own world)famous FIESTA DE OSCAR!! Themed Osca party, the theme to be announced later! Alla youse who live far away I will understand if you cannot make it, but if you can, I really hope you will come. So, put it in your date books and PDA's, OK? Ok.
And hey, If you wanna come over before then as well, I won't turn ya away. I might even cook.
Speaking of which...back to being barefoot in the kitchen...
Catch 27 is a fun and addictive online game/meeting space/blog spot/whatever that turns you into a playing card. Yes, YOU are the card! And ANYONE can own you. And YOU can own anyone! (that should appeal to you doms out there)
Here is my card as an example:
Daniel's card
Here's what the offical site has to say:
Catch27.com: It's a game. A social scene. An un-lame way to meet people.
All you have to do is create your personal trading card and start your pack.
Then you COLLECT friends . . . TRADE friends . . . . and BUY friends ......Just like baseball cards.
Yes, it's heartless.
Yes, it's cruel.
But your social life is a game anyway. Why not PLAY it?
So what are you waiting for? Click here to get caught! You know you want to be owned by me ;)
Oi! Fucking click here, slags!
| Date: | 2005-08-16 00:07 |
| Subject: | For moraiwe POOP! |
| Security: | Public |
| Mood: | bouncy | | Music: | Trikling Water...I have to pee now |
Woop!
one) Reply with your name, and I will respond with something random about you.
two) I will tell you what song, movie, book, or fictional character reminds me of you.
three) I will pick a substance to wrestle with you in.
four) I will say something that only makes sense to you and me. Or… at least me.
five) I will tell you my favorite memory of you.
six) I will tell you what animal or plant you remind me of.
seven) I will ask you something that I have always wondered about you.
eight) If I do this for you, you must post this on your journal.
~D
So I'm sitting here at home watching home improvement shows on TV and saying "Oooo.. Bamboo floors would look so good in the greatroom" when I suddenly realize that I truly feel "at home" here. It doesn't feel like I'm James's perpetual houseguest anymore. Sweet! :) Now we just need to fill it with stuff!
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I joined a gym. Not that I want to ge all buff (although more definition would be sweet). I just want more energy. I'm tired of being so tired all the time. Hopefully this will make me feel better and give me something to do out of the house. Also, my New Year's resolution included Big Sexy Arms and Pectoral Muscles....
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I absolutely HATE these new commercials featuring children in clothes too old for them doing pop-and-lock hip=hop dance routines selling clothes. It irritates the hell out of me. And what about the back to school commercial with the "Baby Got Backpacks" song? Why the FUCK does an eight year old need a cell phone pocket on his backpack?
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James ordered us City of VIllains! (yay!) Today they were supposed to send out the bonus preorder disk with the Beta test. I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO psyched! I can't wait! Now if only there was a way to make my villain fight with ElectriCub...hmmmmm....
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TRF rehearsals are in full swing and things are going well. I was a little unsure about this year's Commedia troupe, but I am much more confident that we will ROCK. Although, i think I am ready for something else next year. I Have been Pest going on five years now, and I am starting to get burned out. I'd like something less complicated, maybe something more brutish. Well, I'd at least like to fight.
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Speaking of which, it's been raining every day. Not bad, not long. But FUCK that needs to stop before Faire. I SOOOOOOO don't want a wet season. Especially because choking humidity soon follows these storms.
~~~
...That is all for now...more later
| Date: | 2005-08-02 01:22 |
| Subject: | HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRO! |
| Security: | Public |
| Mood: |  festive | | Music: | Go Sean, It's ya birfday we gona party like it's ya birfday! |
Just a run by entry to wish my bro a Happy Birthday!
For your big day I stole you this image fresh of the Internet! Enjoy...
DO IT! http://www.catch27.com/join.php?invite=37576
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