Been fucked up for the last week and a half. I think I'm all right now.
Lessee, I missed out on a BBQ, a poker night, and episodes of LOST and American Inventor. Although, the payoff has been that I'm getting a lot of research and reading done during those quiet nights. Books on dialogue, pacing and narrative have been taking up the bulk of my time. I'm pretty confident with the plot of my book, I just need to brush up on other mechanics of the story or else it'll flop into ambiguity. Also, been reading this book called The Question of God. It's basically, Freud and Lewis indirectly debating the existence of a higher being. It's been... interesting. Whether you're religious or not I recommend picking it up. Gives good food for thought from both perspectives.
So, yeah, American Inventor. It echoes the audition process of American Idol in that you get genuine talent and also the crazies. Makes for pitty laughter. There hasn't been an invention that's wowed me yet but it's entertaining enough. Although, one thing I find weathering with the show is it's total "rah rah go USA and american dream" bullshit. I understand it's post 9-11 and peeps need reassurance that things will be alright and be uplifted and all but the amount of times they repeat the words "American Dream" wears a bit thin. Also, ever notice all those commercials that thank the Man? Who's sponsoring this? Bush?
Anyway, that's my rant for the day.
TAK
Lessee, I missed out on a BBQ, a poker night, and episodes of LOST and American Inventor. Although, the payoff has been that I'm getting a lot of research and reading done during those quiet nights. Books on dialogue, pacing and narrative have been taking up the bulk of my time. I'm pretty confident with the plot of my book, I just need to brush up on other mechanics of the story or else it'll flop into ambiguity. Also, been reading this book called The Question of God. It's basically, Freud and Lewis indirectly debating the existence of a higher being. It's been... interesting. Whether you're religious or not I recommend picking it up. Gives good food for thought from both perspectives.
So, yeah, American Inventor. It echoes the audition process of American Idol in that you get genuine talent and also the crazies. Makes for pitty laughter. There hasn't been an invention that's wowed me yet but it's entertaining enough. Although, one thing I find weathering with the show is it's total "rah rah go USA and american dream" bullshit. I understand it's post 9-11 and peeps need reassurance that things will be alright and be uplifted and all but the amount of times they repeat the words "American Dream" wears a bit thin. Also, ever notice all those commercials that thank the Man? Who's sponsoring this? Bush?
Anyway, that's my rant for the day.
TAK
posted by TAK at 1:59 AM
