Oldboy

Oldboy is a S. Korean movie.
I watch quite a few movies from Japan, China and Korea.

But this one was a stand-out.
I really liked it, but I had no idea what I was getting into.

It was described as a story of revenge. And that is true to a point. But there is so much more to it. The revenge part is mostly relegated to the first third or half. Then it moves on to other topics. While revenge is still a driving force, there is more. And I would say it is deeply disturbing.

Sexual taboos are difficult things to deal with, and they play a large part in the resolution of this story. Although I had guessed correctly what one would be, I was not prepared for the other.

At the end I found myself sitting quietly for several minutes considering what I had just seen. I realized that I would be thinking about what I saw for quite some time. And I have been.

I have found that I can't stop telling people about it. Not in detail, but in a way similar to how I described it above. It seems to be living in my head. If you want to know what I'm talking about, it is available from Netflix. But fair warning, the revenge part does get somewhat bloody, and the rest... Well, it is very well done, but I would say that it is not easy to watch sometimes.

I love movies like this. But damn... I kinda wish I had been warned.

Thanks Ryan.

Justice!

Every day as I drive back and forth to work I go through this one little intersection where U-turns are not allowed. There are signs posted and everything. But lots of times I see people making U-turns there. Every time I see it I think, "Stupid jerk, obey the signs! You could have made a legal U-turn in about 100 yards."

But today...

Today on my way home I saw another person make that illegal U-turn. This time there was an unmarked police car right there to see it happen! The officer totally pulled that car over! And I laughed! I laughed and laughed and laughed!!! JUSTICE! I don't know if they got a ticket, but it certainly was satisfying.

TAKE THAT SUCKA!!!!!

Just breathe

"Oh I'm a lucky man, to count on both hands, the ones I love.
Some folks just have one, oh others they have none. Uh huh."

-- Pearl Jam

So good

Life has been good recently.
My sister has asked me for a big favor. I've never cared for a child in diapers before, but she has asked me to possibly be the one to care for my niece while my nephew is being born. I'm honored. And scared.

Work has been especially satisfying lately. It seems like I have been able to contribute more than usual. That is awesome.

Also I have been dreaming like crazy. Lots of strange or disturbing dreams. But that's good! Dreams mean I am sleeping well, and that has been a problem for me sometimes.

It also probably means that I'm anxious. Understandably so if I have to take care of my little niece all alone. Thanks sis.

And Pearl Jam is talking to me again.
"If something's lost, I wanna get it back again."

I do.
And I will.

I will get it back again.

"I got some if you need it"

Pearl Jam just released a new album!
It's called Backspacer.

AWESOME!

So far I love it.

It also occurred to me that I've been listening to them for nearly 20 years.
Wow.

From age 13 to 32.
Their music has been there for me the whole time. Giving me ideas. Giving me support. Asking for nothing but giving so much.

It's even strange to me how much they mean to me. How is it that people I've never met can play such a large part in my life?

I don't know... but I'm really glad that they've done what they've done.

Thank you Pearl Jam.

Hey Purple!

Stop that!

Stop creeping down my toe!

That's bad bruising!

BAD!
BAAAAAAAAAAAAD!