Ooooo, shiny!

[clevermanka]

Went with a group to see Ghost in the Shell 2 last night and oh. Oh. So so so pretty. No, I didn't understand all of it, are you kidding? But wow was it gorgeous. I think I liked it better than the first one. The characters were fleshed out and the interaction between Batou and the ex-detective was really good. Did I mention it was absolutely gorgeous? Wow. I'd like to see it again in the theater. Just. Beautiful. Like the first one, there were multiple layers of philosophical and spiritual questions that never get answered. Good for conversation and contemplation. I could have done without so many bizzarre quotations, though. What was up with the Elephant In The Woods thing?

I heard some funny/pathetic news yesterday. Some members of the English department might think mckitterick and I are having an affair. On the surface I find this highly amusing, but at the same time I don't want co-workers to think I'm that sleazy. I mean--married man. In my department. When I'm good friends with his wife. Yuck. I asked my office mate if she'd heard the rumor and she was very surprised by it. So I can at least hope that the suspicions are limited to a few people and if anyone asks my office mate, she'll set them straight.

With cool weather finally settling in, I take solace in the fact that I can start wearing my twinsets again. Today: The gray cashmere set that kijjohnson handed down to me. Thanks a million, sugar! I love it. So soft and snuggly. I feel like a naughty Sandra Dee.

Finally, from lorilie, comes a call for tomorrow, Friday October 8: Boycott for Equality.

Comments

[stuology.livejournal.com]

I could have done without so many bizzarre quotations, though. What was up with the Elephant In The Woods thing?

Buddhism--from the Dhammapada. I think the entire movie would make more sense knowing more about Buddhism, which I don't know much, so I did some looking.

The elephant forest quote: "It is better to live alone, there is no companionship with a fool; let a man walk alone, let him commit no sin, with few wishes, like an elephant in the forest."

There is this one also, but I don't remember if it was in the movie: "If a man find no prudent companion who walks with him, is wise, and lives soberly, let him walk alone, like a king who has left his conquered country behind,--like an elephant in the forest."

AKA: Living alone is a better way for one to avoid evil from influence caused by association with fools.

Unfortunately, it is my job to associate with them everyday. *Sigh*

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

I've had three separate classes on different areas of Buddhism. And I'd never heard that quote before. I was studying it academically, but still. Jeez. I guess it's a good thing I never picked up my diploma when I graduated. I'm not worthy of it now.

genius!

[mckitterick.livejournal.com]

I like those quotations a lot, and I think that might be what it means. Sure seems to fit into the context.

That movie is a work of genius. I think entire courses will be taught about it. I want to teach a course about it.

Chris

[arian1.livejournal.com]

Actually I'm having an affair with mckitterick. I didn't want to say anything, but...I MUST!

*mad cackle*

[mckitterick.livejournal.com]

You weren't gonna say! Bitch.

[arian1.livejournal.com]

I could stand the secrecy no longer! Sanju can no more pine for you alone!

But, but...

[c3fyn.livejournal.com]

I want to have an affair with mckitterick. I'm trying to boost my notoriety.

Re: But, but...

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Well, I hear he's pretty easy...

Re: But, but...

[mckitterick.livejournal.com]

Hey, I heard that!

[stuology.livejournal.com]

I would have an affair with mckitterick, but you know what sanju_devil_cat would do to me ...

[sanju-devil-cat.livejournal.com]

Hey, what's going on here? Do I need to cause some trouble? Me-ow.

Sanju

[arian1.livejournal.com]

Nothing dearest cat. We're just lusting after your beloved.

[angelbedwell.livejournal.com]

I think you should get an appropriate T-shirt to wear to the office

"No thanks. I Gave at the Office."
"Sure, I'm doing Chris, wouldn't you?"
"I EARNED my raise."

*giggle*

[mckitterick.livejournal.com]

You made me snort a sinus!

Chris

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

I think I could make some money selling option #2.

[kijjohnson.livejournal.com]

You TRAMPS! Can I have an affair with Chris? Oh, wait, never mind.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Yeah, see what happens? You leave town and everyone's morality goes straight down the toilet.

[adammaker.livejournal.com]

Yep! and when she comes back to town, we'd love to demonstrate that lack.
........
oooh! that means we need to REHEARSE!



..............
Welcome back, my friends, to the show that never ends...

[angelbedwell.livejournal.com]

nottygypsy offered the ultimate phrase for a t-shirt...(she always has the BEST one-liners)

Got Chris?

tee-hee-hee!

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

I am so making that for kijjohnson (his wife) some day...