Movies, Art and Food Jealousy

Hey everyone listen up -

Now that I've got your attention I have this to say:

Anyway, that being said, I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving last week. I know I may have sounded a little off or down but trust me I had a wonderful holiday. Much better than I could have anticipated. Dinner at Blake's place was so damn delicious. Tori made some excellent twice baked potatoes. Our friend Kyle made awesome stuffing with sausage. Blake made the bird - chicken because we couldn't find a turkey - and some more stuffing, as well as some baked veggies. Minka made some squash soup. And our Scottish friends, Andrew and Stuart brought "American" food, which consisted of chocolate chip - and white chocolate chip - cookies, apple pie and blueberry muffins. Not bad for a handful of grad students that don't cook up much more than take out (I'm definitely referring to myself on that one).

This is my last week of the semester for class. I'm looking forward to having some time off and just getting my things done. I'm sure the first couple weeks will be chaotic but if I get my things done completely I will not care at all.

Let's see. This week I've seen two movies so far, and I'm hoping to see a few more. I went and saw The Descendants, which was done by the same director as Sideways - Alexander Payne - and definitely worth checking out. It's a beautifully crafted film set in Hawaii and staring George Clooney. The other film was 50/50, which Tori and I just saw tonight, and was awesome. A bro-mantic comedy - if I may - that is sure to make you laugh and possibly tear up a bit. Plus it's got Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Seth Rogen - who does an amazing job by the way - so you now know for sure you'll laugh. And because I'm a student of film I get to see these movies for free; how cool is that?

This weekend Tori and I are planning on hitting up the Glasgow School of Art MFA Auction, featuring some work from our friends Blake and Kyle. Anyone in the Glasgow area should attend and check out the work from these and other very talented artists. (Though, I imagine if you're reading this blog you're miles and miles away - don't let that stop you from making it to the show).

In other news, I don't have much. Everyone have fun this weekend like I know I will. This is David Rowley reminding you to watch movies and never leave yourself stuck with the question "What would have happened had I _________?"

(If you're still looking for some hidden pronouncement at the beginning I apologize, there's nothing there. I couldn't think of a clever hook to wrap your brain-balls into my writing so I went with a figurative call out. Cheers.)