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floatingleafThe full schedule for the Chicago International Film Festival (October 11th-25th) is now available. They are NOT going to show Viggo's latest movie, made in Argentina. How dare they? I mean, it premiered at TIFF, and in recent years, each and every one of Viggo's films that was shown at TIFF, was also later shown in Chicago. So why not this one? I was SOOO looking forward to seeing it on the big screen. *sulks* As it is, I might have to wait for the DVD. Also, there really isn't anything else on the schedule that made me go, OMG I've GOT to see this. There are a few films that sound interesting, but if I am to pick only two or three (I can afford to take about 3 days off during the festival this year), I really don't know which ones they should be - and most of the interesting ones are quite likely to be available through Netflix sooner or later... and I find I am perfectly content to wait. I mean, I don't need to pay $14 for a movie ticket if it's something I will be able to watch cheaply and comfortably at home. So I don't know. My festival excitement sort of dissipated and I can't decide if I should bother attending at all. *shrug*
I've been quite lethargic for the past few days due to my period - which was mild enough not to need a sick day from work, but perhaps because of that I wasn't feeling up to much in the evenings. So I am terribly behind on LJ comments - I did read my flist every day, just had no energy to say (or rather type) anything. I'll try to catch up now that I'm feeling better.
Also, last Sunday I finally used my international cellphone plan and called one of my closest friends in Poland. We talked for TWO HOURS... LOL. It was such a strange feeling to hear her voice again after so many years (I can't even figure out how many at this point). And she almost sounds the same as she did at 17 (which is when we met). It's just... utterly incredible that we still have this bond. I mean, we write to each other more or less regularly, so I have always known the connection was there - but still... to actually hear the pleasure and joy in her voice speaking to me, the youthful laughter I remember... Wow. *blinks rapidly* Need to buy more minutes now, since I almost ran out - and I should probably make it a rule to call her only about once a month or so, since I am pretty sure we can easily chat for 2-3 hours anytime...:D
See, my brain is NOT completely buried in gratuitous vampire porn.:P Only about 70-80% of the time or so, I swear. *gigglesnort* I do have those slightly troubling episodes at work where I just randomly float away into daydream zone... it may look like I'm staring intently at my computer screen, but in fact I am playing some sultry romantic scenes in my head, on repeat, ad infinitum. Lacy Victorian shirts, candlelight, smoldering looks and bloody kisses. Mmmmm. Laugh if you will. I don't care. It's a beautiful place to be, and those butterflies in my stomach make me feel young.:D Eternally so, perhaps. As long as I avoid the mirror, at least. *wry smirk*
Oh, and my Undead playlist got revamped (pun very much intended, LOL) to include some Type O Negative (Black No. 1 and Christian Woman), as well as Bloodline by The Cruxshadows (the chorus where he goes "Give me the BLOOOOOD!!!" is just beyond perfect...:D), The Dancer by PJ Harvey (just because it's such an incredibly "dark", sensual song) and Moon Over Bourbon Street by Sting (well... DUH!!!...:]>). Somehow, it all works together despite varying musical styles. But my favorite song on it is still Now and Forever by The Last Dance (from the Dracula tribute collection). See, the lyrics go like this:
come die with me and you will see
what life tastes like, eternally
come bleed with me tonight and see
forever
joined we will be
come kiss my lips and never fear
just seek my land and promise me dear
come love my heart and burn with desire
your blood now turns cold
your eyes are on fire
it's forever
Those lyrics KILL ME every time. Yes, I know. Apparently, I am a sucker for romantic cliches. *cough* And no, I wasn't even trying to be devastatingly witty this time. I didn't see the pun until I had typed it up, honest. Which perhaps serves as futher proof of whatever mental condition this would qualify as. *headdesk*
I do apologize, gentle readers (if you're still with me, which I highly doubt at this point). Please kindly ignore this odd fixation and hope for the best. Good night.
I've been quite lethargic for the past few days due to my period - which was mild enough not to need a sick day from work, but perhaps because of that I wasn't feeling up to much in the evenings. So I am terribly behind on LJ comments - I did read my flist every day, just had no energy to say (or rather type) anything. I'll try to catch up now that I'm feeling better.
Also, last Sunday I finally used my international cellphone plan and called one of my closest friends in Poland. We talked for TWO HOURS... LOL. It was such a strange feeling to hear her voice again after so many years (I can't even figure out how many at this point). And she almost sounds the same as she did at 17 (which is when we met). It's just... utterly incredible that we still have this bond. I mean, we write to each other more or less regularly, so I have always known the connection was there - but still... to actually hear the pleasure and joy in her voice speaking to me, the youthful laughter I remember... Wow. *blinks rapidly* Need to buy more minutes now, since I almost ran out - and I should probably make it a rule to call her only about once a month or so, since I am pretty sure we can easily chat for 2-3 hours anytime...:D
See, my brain is NOT completely buried in gratuitous vampire porn.:P Only about 70-80% of the time or so, I swear. *gigglesnort* I do have those slightly troubling episodes at work where I just randomly float away into daydream zone... it may look like I'm staring intently at my computer screen, but in fact I am playing some sultry romantic scenes in my head, on repeat, ad infinitum. Lacy Victorian shirts, candlelight, smoldering looks and bloody kisses. Mmmmm. Laugh if you will. I don't care. It's a beautiful place to be, and those butterflies in my stomach make me feel young.:D Eternally so, perhaps. As long as I avoid the mirror, at least. *wry smirk*
Oh, and my Undead playlist got revamped (pun very much intended, LOL) to include some Type O Negative (Black No. 1 and Christian Woman), as well as Bloodline by The Cruxshadows (the chorus where he goes "Give me the BLOOOOOD!!!" is just beyond perfect...:D), The Dancer by PJ Harvey (just because it's such an incredibly "dark", sensual song) and Moon Over Bourbon Street by Sting (well... DUH!!!...:]>). Somehow, it all works together despite varying musical styles. But my favorite song on it is still Now and Forever by The Last Dance (from the Dracula tribute collection). See, the lyrics go like this:
come die with me and you will see
what life tastes like, eternally
come bleed with me tonight and see
forever
joined we will be
come kiss my lips and never fear
just seek my land and promise me dear
come love my heart and burn with desire
your blood now turns cold
your eyes are on fire
it's forever
Those lyrics KILL ME every time. Yes, I know. Apparently, I am a sucker for romantic cliches. *cough* And no, I wasn't even trying to be devastatingly witty this time. I didn't see the pun until I had typed it up, honest. Which perhaps serves as futher proof of whatever mental condition this would qualify as. *headdesk*
I do apologize, gentle readers (if you're still with me, which I highly doubt at this point). Please kindly ignore this odd fixation and hope for the best. Good night.
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Date: 2012-09-28 09:32 am (UTC)(Once again I am late to get dressed for work.)
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Date: 2012-09-30 02:03 am (UTC)Heh... I was wondering if I should send you a reminder, but I didn't want to sound pushy.;)
And I know - work can be such a pain in the rear when we'd much rather devote our time and attention to more engaging pursuits...:D
I just added vc_media to my friends' list. I am also randomly digging through the Forbidden Archive and the VC section on AO3. Btw, have I mentioned that I am extremely partial to your Conversations with Lestat? :D I don't recall having read them before - and I'm sure I would have remembered at least the more, ahem, interesting ones if I had read them - so it's really been a pleasure.:]
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Date: 2012-09-28 03:49 pm (UTC)Viggo will be in London on Oct. 20th or so I read ... of course I am in London a few days before that ... *grmph*
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Date: 2012-09-30 02:17 am (UTC)Clearly, you aren't a proper Viggo-stalker if you can't even coordinate your trips with his schedule...:D (And before you laugh, I do have - or used to have - friends who go to every festival he attends. And who knows - maybe I would, too, if I could afford it... *sigh*)
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Date: 2012-09-29 11:18 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2012-09-30 02:20 am (UTC)