Lather, Rinse, Maim

For the next few days, I will be in Chicago, so that means I won't be around.

And that means I will have to be at work for the rest of next week, then back to Chicago again next Saturday. That, and I need to work more on my costuming.

Ta!

Watch the beginning closely...Duke pulls a Zidane move on Mitoth-I mean, Destro. Guess he also hated "Gone in 60 Seconds".



It reminds me of this.



(Okay, so it makes me long for the slashiness of that scene between Dracula and Velkan. Although comments about shirtless Duke and Ripcord being in gay pr0n has made me giggle.)

So, the big announcement regarding Wizard World was a slew of Marvel artists as guests. A little disappointing, but they still have tons of actors on there. (Some people were going on about how they think that Marvel wasn't going to be there as there was some money issues...nope.) I'm still waiting for more H.I.S.S. Tank peeps to announce what the plans for the weekend will be, and I know a co-worker of mine wants to meet up.

I also need to get more sewing done before I leave this weekend.

Oh, I also went to the exhibit yesterday, but they didn't allow photos. (They did have the Weasley's car on display in the lobby, so I got photos of that.) Of course, I totally wanted to wrap myself in Ced's robes, but...nah. ;) I was wearing my "New Moon" shirt, which brought on this convo-

Employee: You're wearing the wrong shirt!
Me: But it's Cedric!
Employee: But you're still wearing the wrong shirt!

Yes, that and-

"Cedric Diggory was in Hufflepuff, and now he's a vampire. Yeah, that turned out well..."-Pre-show guy.

Still, go and see it. It's amazing how much detail they've put into the props. (They even had a copy of Ron's favorite comic book "Marvin the Mad Muggle" on display as well as his Chudley Cannons memorabilia.) I think I also heard that some of these props might be shipped to IOA...I could be wrong.

BTW, I'm not going to see the new film until the end of the month. Also, I'm going to air my annoyance about Ginny in the last HP movie. Why the hell is she staring at Harry like a puppy dog when in the book, she's dating his friends to try to get over him?! I'm sorry, but young girls need to learn that you have to move on sometimes, not that it's okay to be hung up on one guy...especially if he's dating someone. (Okay, we all know how it ends. But still...)

Anyway, off to bed.

Everyone knows I have a thing for Ray Park. Most of his films, he's either in sfx makeup or wearing a mask, and we never really see much of him. Except for one called "Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever". Only the movie was a trainwreck.



I'm sorry, but the fact it was directed by some guy named KAOS doesn't fill me with hope. (Hmm, it could just be a pseudonym for Michael Bay, with the amount of explosions...) Fortunately, you can find the movie on YouTube, as it just doesn't look like something worth paying for. (Much like "Gone in 60 Seconds" which had another Sommersverse actor in an action film with a minimal plot.)

Again, as much as I like him, this was just not...good. Unfortunately, this is how I'm feeling about that "King of Fighters" movie he's in...

Now I'm REALLY hoping to see a scene in "G.I. JOE" where he takes that mask off and we see him post-reconstructive surgery, looking ruggedly handsome. (Of course, I'm thinking of that part in "Kodona" where Sana makes Rei wear sunglasses because he's hot, and she doesn't want anyone to take him away from her...although I don't think I'd do anything THAT crazy with a hot boy...)

Oh yeah, I am going to see the Harry Potter exhibit tomorrow at MSI. :) Yays. (Hopefully I won't be lax with the pics.)

Some shots from the Storybook Canal. Sadly, I ran out of memory at this point. :(

I say this a lot...why did they have to ruin the story of "Tanz der Vampire" when they translated it for the US?! I'd give anything for a West End production at this point, or for Polanski to change his mind about making that spy thriller for this...

Well, I went to Six Flags today...except it was terribly crowded (Also, some people need to learn to drive and show courtesy. If someone behind you is going to turn into a parking place, you do NOT back up to claim it!) and I fortunately made it to the water park before they reached maximum capacity. (And as expected, their Joker face character is terrible. Actually looks like this Tonner doll. At least I didn't miss Batman as I didn't have a camera and he wasn't around!) Another highlight-guessing many of the TV trivia questions. (The host had to say, "Did you write these cards?" :D ) And that was before the Dick Clark's Bloopers show. Which had plenty of Brits dealing with streakers, animals going for the crotch and guys in "Spitting Image" masks. XD

Hey, that reminds me, more Cali images. No, I won't be titling these posts, just because it's a pain to get these out of the way.


Before they finally get their own area, these mods of Mater and Lightning are always ready to take photos.

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Also finished watching all of "The Monkees", which was capped off by a bizarre TV special called "33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee", which featured these guys-Julie Driscoll, Brian Auger & the Trinity.



And here is a rather jazzy version of "I'm a Believer" sung by Mickey Dolenz and Julie-


Now I need to see "Head"...I heard that was MUCH weirder, and it has Frank Zappa in it.

Also, stay away from the stuffed mushrooms at the Olive Garden. Yeurgh.

I am also disappointed that the free trolleys in Chicago are no more. If they're just doing it for the olympic bid and not cutting them for a GOOD reason, then I'm really mad. (I just think that maybe they should be focusing on more social matters in an attempt at this bid.)

ETA-Peter Facinelli at Wizard World Chicago. You KNOW I'm going to have that "American Dad" Vol. 3 DVD for him to autograph...

Sweet merciful crap news from boosh_usa, as Julian and Noel will be on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" Wed. the 22nd. Which makes me happy as the time Matt and David showed up to chat with Conan. :D (Yes, I'm still pushing for Noel as Winslow/Phantom, hopefully the US exposure MIGHT help. No, I don't know what the status is with their own movie.)

Well, I'm glad work is over for a few days...I felt like I was going to snap today as nothing was going right, and certain people wouldn't shut the hell up. On the plus side, I picked up "Summer School" for $3. :D

Anyway, yen dropping=considering Florida. Though I still want to make that Alice dress as I would be going to either Disney Park's Halloween event. I THOUGHT I had something close with a Cinderella pattern I had, but no. The neckline is not right, and I wouldn't know how to make that long ruffle on the bottom of the dress. So I guess I'll have to figure out SOMETHING, but I have a lot of time for that.

As for costumes I'm working on now, I've stalled. But I'll start up tomorrow. :D

And now, to bed.

Saw "Ice Age 3"...and well, I won't give anything away, but even though Manny's lost family wasn't mentioned in it, it's still apparent that he doesn't want anything to happen to Ellie or their baby. (He 'childproofs' the playground he makes for the baby, even putting snowballs on the tips of bare branches.)

Oh yeah, and new "Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs" trailer-


Yeah, that is the troublemaking Stanley himself, Bobb'e J. Thompson, as Cal.

And now I'm wanting to just leave again. Maybe because there are people I don't like dealing with. Maybe because I'm so bored right now. (Okay, so I know that's not going to be for long.)

-sigh-

I got my Cover Girl figure yesterday, and yes, who didn't think I wouldn't do this?



I tried to copy the poster of Eccleston in "Jude the Obscure", but she's too damn small to do that pose...



Anyway, I also saw more stuff out, like the 'how to' book. And yes, they do have Courtney's steps for jumpstarting your car. (She is a mechanic, after all.) And apparently in the movie, Scarlett was a child prodigy who graduated from college at age 12. Of course, no mention if she studied martial arts from her father. But I think I was more amused by the mom and her son amazed at the deluxe Accelerator Suit figure. :)

Yeah, I'm getting this for my little nephew for his birthday. :D (Well, if I can't find Snake Fries.)

As for things later in the month, I have no idea if I'll be able to get out to see that Disney promotional train in Chicago the weekend of the 24th. I hope I can see it. And I still don't know when I'll go to the Ren Faire yet!

As for my birthday, things were low-key. I was wearing a P-Mon Birthday Badge all day. :) But I just didn't know what I wanted. One of my sisters already gave me some money, but I have no idea what I'll use it on. I might go and put it towards seeing a musical. Not sure which one, as I am betting Shuler Hensley won't be in the touring company of "Young Frankenstein", unless they finally announce who's in the tour already. Cripes, I can't decide between this and "The Addams Family", and I'm totally leaning with the Addamses at this point.

Tomorrow, definitely seeing "Ice Age 3". And apparently Ellie is expecting Manny's baby? Do they bring up the wife and son he lost, as that was why he was a loner in the first one? Well, at least he has a new family. A nutty one, but still close. :D

Much love until next time, maybe I'll post more vacation photos. (Man, I'm bad with that.)

Happy July 4th!

I have been thinking about what I really want for my birthday, and it's something that money can't buy. Something of the male persuasion. And since my family is preparing for a wedding, I haven't really said anything. (There was only one single guy at the bridal shower, and well, he isn't interested if you know what I mean.) But I think I'm starting to feel like I did a few months ago...I just don't want to, though.

Well, I'm just hanging on now. I got those boots for Cover Girl...even though they're not the 'exact' ones. The 'exact' ones had heels, but they were too darn small, and not in any other larger sizes. So I have a pair without the guard on the top, but it'll at least fit with pants tucked in.

My Murtagh cloak is coming along nicely. Now all I need is my mom to help me with cutting off the extra from the bottom. I have no idea when I'll get to the Ren Faire, though. If all fails, I'll have to ask for Labor Day off. (Heck, I get paid, anyway.)

Oh yeah, BUSY day today and tomorrow. Not sure about Sunday, which is my birthday. My parents said they'd meet me for dinner after work, but I'm not sure where. Maybe Red Lobster. :)

Man, I wish this day would just go by...

So I look at the Wizard World Chicago Guest List, and I'm like, "Wow, this is like that snowstorm that trapped Marilyn Manson and his band, the Phoenix Suns, and Sesame Street Live performer in the same hotel.

Star Wars People
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Maria DeAragon (Greedo)
Dave Barclay (Jabba Puppeteer)
Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett)
Richard LeParmentier (That dude Vader force chokes in Ep. 4, also in "Who Framed Roger Rabbit")
Daniel Logan (Young Boba Fett...someone said he was kind of a perv. Ick.)
Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca...also someone not talked about fondly.)
Orli Shoshan (Shaak Ti...she actually lives in Chicago now!)
Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian...and even he doesn't get enough love.)



TV People
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Todd Bridges (Willis Jackson)
Jake Busey (Crap, I forgot his character's name on "Shasta McNasty"...but here are some episodes in German from Youtube- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biIONmGsAUM )
Emma Caufield (Anya)
Gary Coleman (Arnold Jackson)
Donna D'Errico (She was on "Baywatch", but I remember her from some episodes of "Sabrina the Teenage Witch")
Erika Eleniak (Also from "Baywatch", but also Ellie Mae from "The Beverly Hillbillies" movie and in one of my favorites, "E.T.")
Lou Ferrigno (The Hulk, also showing up in BOTH theatrical "Hulk" movies and a brilliant turn in "I Love You, Man")
Tom Kane (Prof. Utonium!!!)
Kynt and Vyxin (Amazing Race and Gothic Beauty contributors)
Kristianna Lokken (Hell, no matter how many genre films she makes, she'll always be Sable from "Unhappily Ever After" to me)

Movie People
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Cameron Bright (Alec in "New Moon")
Luke Goss (Prince Nada in "Hellboy 2", One half of Bros)
Ernie Hudson (Winston in "Ghostbusters", Sifu in "Dragonball Evolution")
Doug Jones (Abe Sapien in the Hellboy movies, Silver Surfer in "Fantastic Four")
Margot Kidder (Lois Lane)
Rhona Mitra (Fake Sonja from the last "Underworld" movie, the original Lara Croft model)
Michael Papajohn (Stuntman and 'that guy' from "Spider-Man", TF2 and "Charlie's Angels", to name a few)
Lori Petty (Wow, really?)
Michelle Rodriguez (Who still needs to stop playing the same damn character in every movie and TV show she's in)


Sommersverse People
---
Martin Klebba (One of the Dvorgi, also Marty in POTC)
Ray Park (Snake Eyes, oh yeah, he was also in Ep. 1)

This is gonna be one weird-ass weekend.

So happy...trying to forget everything as I watch "Parker Lewis Can't Lose". And it has the episode where Shelly tries to out Lemmer as a vampire. XD (He is hot. It might explain why I had a crush on a guy back in high school...although I now think he's on the other team. But my love of beautiful probable/definite vamp boys with or without ponytails...still going on.)

Also, it's still ruined my brain that Principal Pankow was also The Beef in POTP. Bonus points for mentioning it in the DVD booklet, Shout Factory. (But he was also Franklin Sherman on "The Critic", which is still better than the other two. :) )

Anyway, I saw "Year One", which was better than the last movie I saw. (And Bill Hader was in that one, too...but it was pretty hard to figure him out at the beginning!) Tomorrow, I've had to put off going to Great America as it's not going to be suitable for swimming. :( Maybe that's a good thing.

And I wish I saw this trailer at the theater...it's the Chipettes!



So yeah, I'll probably have my next cinematic adventure next week. Though the teenage jocks sitting in the row behind me are probably better than screaming children that will be at "Ice Age 3" 3D.

In the meantime, more sewing. Yays.

With age comes wisdom...although some remain to be young and foolish.

I think it's really best to occupy my time with other things right now, although there is still so much I want. And sometimes, those are things money can't buy. I find myself drawn to two of my co-workers, except I have a rule that I stick to-no dating co-workers. However, I'm longing for the day I DON'T work there anymore. Where I can actually do stuff instead of my weekends being taken from me. Where I can start what I want.

In fact, I'm thinking I may not go back to college if my real career gets started. That was the only reason I was going to go back, to maybe have a leg up when I get started. So yeah.

So remember when I said I could relate to trying to dig yourself out of a hole? Well, I'm still trying to get out of it.

I'm a little annoyed that no one has been commenting on my endeavors, or even replying to questions I ask. -sigh-

However, I was happy to find this cartoon I remember from 4th grade-

"The Devil and Daniel Mouse", a Canadian produced Halloween special which might've inspired "The Apple", and definitely inspired "Rock and Rule". And it makes a little more sense than POTP.

And Simon Pegg and Bill Hader in "Ice Age 3"?! YES!!!! (I was trying to figure out what Brit was playing Bucky the Weasel...) Tomorrow, I'll probably see "Year One". (And no, I'm not offended by it. A hairy Oliver Platt, yes. But not the rest of the content. Come on, David Cross and Paul Rudd as Cain and Abel? YES!!!!)

Oh yeah, have to be at work tomorrow morning. Ugh.

Today, I went to my sister's bridal shower. It was nice, but it was so windy outside. :( And I'm pretty full...although I didn't have much to eat.

Now I've run out of thread while working on my cloak. Great.

Oh, and now "Tanz" is supposed to open in BELGIUM?! Aaaaargh, I'm not going to bother finding if anything good is there.

Speaking of that...I know that I slip into my head voice, but I had to do this.



Man, I feel like there's so much I really want to do, but no time to do it... -sigh-

The craaazy facade of Monsters, Inc.

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More from Disneyland later. :)

Wizard World Chicago? Confirmed. :D And now Margot Kidder has been added to the list. :D

So...

Day 1-Nurse Joker, which I will be wearing the red wig with it, possibly working out some way to have the green one underneath.

Day 2-Movie Cover Girl, still in progress, still need to get the dog tags, tank top, belt and boots. Will be getting my hair cut like Karolina's today. (As my mom has been bugging me to do so for this weekend and it can have time to grow out like that.)

Day 3-I have no idea what to do...here are my options.

Namine
Heart Gold/Soul Silver Trainer (Depending on if I can find overall shorts at Goodwill.)
Original Design Yvaine, "Stardust" (Because the movie version was too plain from what was described in the book!)
Poké-Loli Trainer (With short-sleeved blouse and nearly life-sized Jigglypuff.)

I just really can't decide...

I do think I'll upgrade my hotel, though. :)

RIP, Michael



Yes, that is Michael Jackson in that clip. Only he went under an alias.

RIP, Farrah



(I TRIED to find something from "Man of the House", the Disney movie she was in, but YouTube has NOTHING but the end of the film. :( And also finding a clip where they parodied her on "MAD TV" would've been in very bad taste.)

Separate post coming next.