This weekend was a busy one.
I experienced Pocky Friday night, which I think I neglected to mention. How I managed to do that, I don't know, but it made my life.
Saturday I had to work, but got sent home early and found out I was allowed to go to Keswick Ridge for the party going on up there. I was excited, to say the very least. I went up with Rick, we got very, very lost, but ended up getting there and had an amazing time. Then I came home this morning and went to work again.
I was kind of hoping that Andrew was home and not still city hopping around the province, and the next province. I miss him.
Anyway, right now I am watching American Hardcore, and am soon going to play some guitar hero, I think. :)
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Friday, May 16, 2008
There She Goes Again...
Funny how much can really happen in a month and you never really realize it.
I have grown quite a bit in this last month and am pleased to say that I am, probably, happier than I have been in a long time. Things seem to be going relatively well on a lot of different aspects of my life.
I had been working very hard on a play, for Drama Festival, called Bang, Bang You're Dead. I had seen the movie a couple of years ago, based around the play, and immediately fell in love with the whole notion of it. It is out there for students to perform to get the point across about school violence and just how common it is. When I heard that one of the plays our school would be bringing to Drama Fest was that one, I was even more excited to be audtioning. I made the cut and was cast in that play, to my delight. We had a student director, directing for his first time, which made us all a little skeptical and as unfortunate it is to say, less than hopeful that the whole thing would pan out. In the end, with rehearsals every day basically and countless hours of running lines, hoping we'd at least be able to present something we'd be slightly proud of, we came out on top at Drama Fest. None of us were the least bit surprised. We all gained a lot of experience and respect for each other and of course, Andrew, our director. We became so close over that while and Drama Fest was amazing. We won 9 awards, not to mention Andrew won the Alvin Show award , for the student with the most professional potential. I am proud of us all. Drama Fest has always been one of my favourite times of the year, if not the favourite. I met a lot of amazing people from Hampton and Sussex this year, so I hope that those friendships continue on. The thing with an event like that is that we all have that common ground, we all know what it is like to step out on that stage for the first time, in front of people your age and being scared beyond belief. Also, we know that we can always trust that everyone around us will congratulate us and support us for at least doing our best out there, even if it isn't what everyone thinks is the best. It is such a great feeling. I can't wait to perform our play again next week :).
Aside from the unbelievable time at Drama Festival (and all the time spent on it) - I haven't been doing a whole lot. School is starting to crack down - two weeks of classes left and then we all gear up for exams, joy. I am starting to get really nervous about University life and what it's going to be like, I really wish I was staying in Saint John, it might be a lot easier to adjust to.
Andrew (not the same as the one mentioned earlier) and I have become very close. I had only known him as Stoopid and saw him around, but after hanging out with him for quite sometime I have grown to like him very much. He makes me feel like no one else has in a long time and I am always happy when I am around him, it's like he doesn't know how to do anything wrong. Not that guys ever do things wrong on purpose, but he doesn't say anything wrong or anything, it's kind of crazy. He ususally isn't one for relationships, I hear, but we are "dating" now and things seem to be heading in the direction of a full relationship. Kaitlin and I had a fairly monumental fight over this happening. She liked him and I liked him and this and that... Which brings us to where we are now and Kaitlin is no longer mad at me - we're all good. Makes me sad when we fight anyway, so I am very glad we worked things out. It was no one persons fault though, we both said things we didn't mean.
Movies seen lately : Iron Man, Diary of the Dead.
Iron Man was incredible. I didn't know if I would like it as much as I did, but man.. Very good. Robert Downey Jr. was the best possible man to play the part and he added the right amount of sarcasm and comedy to the character. I would recommend it 100 times over.
I am actually taking a break from watching Diary of the Dead right now, so far it is really well done. I believe it had a very low budget and the movie follows along the same style as Cloverfield, because it is filmed using a handheld camera at most times. It's a zombie flick, so if you are into that, I think I would recommend it.
Shows seen lately: Farewell to Freeway, Shotgun Rules, Cancer Bats, 3 Mile Scream and most recent - The Mahones, last night.
All of which were great. I do not think it is possible for a show goer like me to have a bad time at a show. The Mahones were fantastic, Irish Punk. I cannot stop listening to them and have been telling everyone I talk to to download them, go out to a show or just do anything to hear them. Great band!
Anyway, this is enough for now :).
No music, just movie.
I have grown quite a bit in this last month and am pleased to say that I am, probably, happier than I have been in a long time. Things seem to be going relatively well on a lot of different aspects of my life.
I had been working very hard on a play, for Drama Festival, called Bang, Bang You're Dead. I had seen the movie a couple of years ago, based around the play, and immediately fell in love with the whole notion of it. It is out there for students to perform to get the point across about school violence and just how common it is. When I heard that one of the plays our school would be bringing to Drama Fest was that one, I was even more excited to be audtioning. I made the cut and was cast in that play, to my delight. We had a student director, directing for his first time, which made us all a little skeptical and as unfortunate it is to say, less than hopeful that the whole thing would pan out. In the end, with rehearsals every day basically and countless hours of running lines, hoping we'd at least be able to present something we'd be slightly proud of, we came out on top at Drama Fest. None of us were the least bit surprised. We all gained a lot of experience and respect for each other and of course, Andrew, our director. We became so close over that while and Drama Fest was amazing. We won 9 awards, not to mention Andrew won the Alvin Show award , for the student with the most professional potential. I am proud of us all. Drama Fest has always been one of my favourite times of the year, if not the favourite. I met a lot of amazing people from Hampton and Sussex this year, so I hope that those friendships continue on. The thing with an event like that is that we all have that common ground, we all know what it is like to step out on that stage for the first time, in front of people your age and being scared beyond belief. Also, we know that we can always trust that everyone around us will congratulate us and support us for at least doing our best out there, even if it isn't what everyone thinks is the best. It is such a great feeling. I can't wait to perform our play again next week :).
Aside from the unbelievable time at Drama Festival (and all the time spent on it) - I haven't been doing a whole lot. School is starting to crack down - two weeks of classes left and then we all gear up for exams, joy. I am starting to get really nervous about University life and what it's going to be like, I really wish I was staying in Saint John, it might be a lot easier to adjust to.
Andrew (not the same as the one mentioned earlier) and I have become very close. I had only known him as Stoopid and saw him around, but after hanging out with him for quite sometime I have grown to like him very much. He makes me feel like no one else has in a long time and I am always happy when I am around him, it's like he doesn't know how to do anything wrong. Not that guys ever do things wrong on purpose, but he doesn't say anything wrong or anything, it's kind of crazy. He ususally isn't one for relationships, I hear, but we are "dating" now and things seem to be heading in the direction of a full relationship. Kaitlin and I had a fairly monumental fight over this happening. She liked him and I liked him and this and that... Which brings us to where we are now and Kaitlin is no longer mad at me - we're all good. Makes me sad when we fight anyway, so I am very glad we worked things out. It was no one persons fault though, we both said things we didn't mean.
Movies seen lately : Iron Man, Diary of the Dead.
Iron Man was incredible. I didn't know if I would like it as much as I did, but man.. Very good. Robert Downey Jr. was the best possible man to play the part and he added the right amount of sarcasm and comedy to the character. I would recommend it 100 times over.
I am actually taking a break from watching Diary of the Dead right now, so far it is really well done. I believe it had a very low budget and the movie follows along the same style as Cloverfield, because it is filmed using a handheld camera at most times. It's a zombie flick, so if you are into that, I think I would recommend it.
Shows seen lately: Farewell to Freeway, Shotgun Rules, Cancer Bats, 3 Mile Scream and most recent - The Mahones, last night.
All of which were great. I do not think it is possible for a show goer like me to have a bad time at a show. The Mahones were fantastic, Irish Punk. I cannot stop listening to them and have been telling everyone I talk to to download them, go out to a show or just do anything to hear them. Great band!
Anyway, this is enough for now :).
No music, just movie.
Sunday, April 6, 2008
As My Heart Runs Empty... Now I Realize....
Again, it's been awhile. Guess I have been too lazy to bother updating anything haha.
Since I last posted, I have been to New York City. We all had a blast. I cannot even begin to go into detail about just how amazing that city is. It isn't like anything you will ever see. There is always something to do, or look at. I don't think anyone would ever get bored in that city, even if you lived there because there is something new to be seen each day. We only spent a weekend there, wasn't long enough to see everything we would have liked, but amazing nonetheless.
I've been accepted to St. Thomas. Yay! I also got an entrance scholarship for $500, not too shabby. I am really nervous/anxious/excited... I know I am going to miss home, though. Even though I complain about it almost constantly, there is still always that one piece of you that belongs home. I'm nervous about not knowing people. I know some people that already go there, but they have their groups already and are in a different level than me, so I will have to meet all new people. I'm not very good with things like that.
My first article will be published in the Telegraph-Journal on Saturday, in the Escapade section. I'm nervous about that too, but it's been a good experience.
Music: Neverending White Lights - I Hope Your Heart Runs Empty
Since I last posted, I have been to New York City. We all had a blast. I cannot even begin to go into detail about just how amazing that city is. It isn't like anything you will ever see. There is always something to do, or look at. I don't think anyone would ever get bored in that city, even if you lived there because there is something new to be seen each day. We only spent a weekend there, wasn't long enough to see everything we would have liked, but amazing nonetheless.
I've been accepted to St. Thomas. Yay! I also got an entrance scholarship for $500, not too shabby. I am really nervous/anxious/excited... I know I am going to miss home, though. Even though I complain about it almost constantly, there is still always that one piece of you that belongs home. I'm nervous about not knowing people. I know some people that already go there, but they have their groups already and are in a different level than me, so I will have to meet all new people. I'm not very good with things like that.
My first article will be published in the Telegraph-Journal on Saturday, in the Escapade section. I'm nervous about that too, but it's been a good experience.
Music: Neverending White Lights - I Hope Your Heart Runs Empty
Monday, March 17, 2008
My Obituary
McCutcheon, Kristin Madelyn - The death of 17 year old Kristin Madelyn McCutcheon of Saint John, New Brunswick occurred on February 25th while she was visiting the home of folklore legend “The Loch Ness Monster” in Scotland. It was always one of her dreams to find out if Nessie was real. We now know all too well now, that Nessie is real and not a friendly creature. Kristin was the daughter of Crystal McCutcheon and Rolland Despres (who never approved of her thrill seeking adventures in Loch Ness), grand-daughter of Madelyn McCutcheon and niece of Richard McCutcheon. She was an only child and had always wished she had a brother or sister to boss around. Kristin worked as a baker and cashier at Tim Horton’s where her everyday customers and co-workers will miss her crazy antics and signature red bow. Before her employment with Tim Horton’s, she prepared hamburgers at Wendy’s and liked to eat grilled pickles on her breaks. She was a student at Saint Malachy’s Memorial High School and intended on graduating in June. Kristin was uncertain as to what career she wanted to pursue, but those around her knew she could do anything she put her mind to, except become a doctor. Besides her work searching for Nessie, Kristin is best known for her passionate attitude and love of all art forms. She was involved in school plays and musicals, her school newspaper and many music companies around the city of Saint John. She was known for her sense of humor and general shenanigans that made all around her laugh. Kristin was a fan of the Montreal Canadiens and got into a fight once with a girl who favoured Toronto, she was also a fan of Seinfeld, going to the movies and building snowmen. Resting at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John on Wednesday, February 27th. Visitation will take place from 2 - 4 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m. Kristin had a happy face tattooed on her left arm, signifying happiness, Saturday March 1st there will be a convention held at Outworld Tattoo, from 9 a.m. - 6 p,m, for anyone who wishes to get a free happy face tattoo in her memory. Remembrances can be made to the Save the Elephants Campaign, Our Earth is Burning Society, or The Human Fund.
I had to write this for an assignment at Co op. I must say it sure was an interesting assignment to do, and it is even more interesting to read.
I had to write this for an assignment at Co op. I must say it sure was an interesting assignment to do, and it is even more interesting to read.
Recently
Wow, there have been very long spaces between the posts I have been making. Sometimes I actually feel a bit guilty if I don't document every aspect of my life, I think that's probably one of the weirdest things about myself. Can't change it, though. Anyway... moving forward.
Past events/milestones:
- I don't know if I am accepted to University yet. :(
- I have a boyfriend. He lives in Fredericton. It's kind of weird saying I have a boyfriend, because I don't really know what I would even consider to be a relationship anymore, since I have had so many ups and downs recently, in that department. Nevertheless, I am happy and I hope things really work out.
- I tried out for Drama Fest, today. I believe that I did really well. I will find out next week, if I made it or not.
- I go to New York City for the Easter weekend. Departure in : 3 days. :)
Upcoming events:
- New York in 3 days.
- Fredericton to visit Mason, the weekend after this one. <3
- Midterms in a couple of weeks, means there is only one term left till I graduate !!!
Music: Evans Blue - Stop and Say You Love Me
Past events/milestones:
- I don't know if I am accepted to University yet. :(
- I have a boyfriend. He lives in Fredericton. It's kind of weird saying I have a boyfriend, because I don't really know what I would even consider to be a relationship anymore, since I have had so many ups and downs recently, in that department. Nevertheless, I am happy and I hope things really work out.
- I tried out for Drama Fest, today. I believe that I did really well. I will find out next week, if I made it or not.
- I go to New York City for the Easter weekend. Departure in : 3 days. :)
Upcoming events:
- New York in 3 days.
- Fredericton to visit Mason, the weekend after this one. <3
- Midterms in a couple of weeks, means there is only one term left till I graduate !!!
Music: Evans Blue - Stop and Say You Love Me
Thursday, March 6, 2008
No Country For Old Men
Running time 122 minutes
Written and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen
Starring Javier Bardem, Tommy Lee Jones, Josh Brolin
By Kristin McCutcheon
No Country For Old Men, adapted from Pulitzer Prize winning author Cormac McCarthy, tells the story of modest welder and hunter Llewellyn Moss's (Josh Brolin) unfortunate run-in with a trail of dead, drugs, two million dollars and a ruthless killer that stops at nothing to get what he wants. Written and directed by the Coen brothers, Joel and Ethan, this movie has the right amount of suspense, comedy and drama to make it an instant classic.
The movie begins with a backdrop of its setting, the 1980's in Texas, and the voice of an aging sheriff (Tommy Lee Jones) speaking about the continuous rise in crime and violence. Soon, everyman Llewllyn Moss stumbles upon the corpses of Mexicans appearing to have undergone a bad drug deal and finds the money that should have been in the hands of the second party. Moss is smart enough to know that someone, more specifically, assassin Anton Chigurh (Javier Bardem), will be searching for the loot. The movie follows Moss's run from motel to motel trying to escape the emotionless killer that hunts him. Sheriff Bell (Tommy Lee Jones) keeps on the trail of this cat and mouse hunt throughout the film.
Academy award winner for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Javier Bardem, plays the intriguing and brutal antagonist, Anton Chigurh. The role of Chigurh needed to have the right comedic to barbaric ratio to be successful and a believable character; Bardem captured that in every sense. Josh Brolin portrays Llwellyn as a man that was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. The most starred actor, Tommy Lee Jones, has very powerful moments and monologues, as he is realizing more about his county and things much bigger than himself. Supporting roles from Woody Harrelson and Kelly Macdonald also add flair to the film, but in small doses.
From scene to scene, the film is always unpredictable. While you are sitting there thinking you know what is going to happen next, you are slightly surprised to see you are repeatedly wrong. In turn, this keeps the audience on the edge of their seats. Another aspect that adds to the suspense is the fact that there is very little music if any at all used. The sound was simple, yet eerie, being only the sounds the characters made through movement and speech.
A well deserving film of four wins out of eight Academy award nominations, winning Best Picture, Best Direction, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Actor in a Supporting Role. Other nominations were for film editing, cinematography, sound editing and sound mixing. There is not one unnecessary gesture, word or action in the whole of this film. It will keep you enticed. You will leave astounded.
Written and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen
Starring Javier Bardem, Tommy Lee Jones, Josh Brolin
By Kristin McCutcheon
No Country For Old Men, adapted from Pulitzer Prize winning author Cormac McCarthy, tells the story of modest welder and hunter Llewellyn Moss's (Josh Brolin) unfortunate run-in with a trail of dead, drugs, two million dollars and a ruthless killer that stops at nothing to get what he wants. Written and directed by the Coen brothers, Joel and Ethan, this movie has the right amount of suspense, comedy and drama to make it an instant classic.
The movie begins with a backdrop of its setting, the 1980's in Texas, and the voice of an aging sheriff (Tommy Lee Jones) speaking about the continuous rise in crime and violence. Soon, everyman Llewllyn Moss stumbles upon the corpses of Mexicans appearing to have undergone a bad drug deal and finds the money that should have been in the hands of the second party. Moss is smart enough to know that someone, more specifically, assassin Anton Chigurh (Javier Bardem), will be searching for the loot. The movie follows Moss's run from motel to motel trying to escape the emotionless killer that hunts him. Sheriff Bell (Tommy Lee Jones) keeps on the trail of this cat and mouse hunt throughout the film.
Academy award winner for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Javier Bardem, plays the intriguing and brutal antagonist, Anton Chigurh. The role of Chigurh needed to have the right comedic to barbaric ratio to be successful and a believable character; Bardem captured that in every sense. Josh Brolin portrays Llwellyn as a man that was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. The most starred actor, Tommy Lee Jones, has very powerful moments and monologues, as he is realizing more about his county and things much bigger than himself. Supporting roles from Woody Harrelson and Kelly Macdonald also add flair to the film, but in small doses.
From scene to scene, the film is always unpredictable. While you are sitting there thinking you know what is going to happen next, you are slightly surprised to see you are repeatedly wrong. In turn, this keeps the audience on the edge of their seats. Another aspect that adds to the suspense is the fact that there is very little music if any at all used. The sound was simple, yet eerie, being only the sounds the characters made through movement and speech.
A well deserving film of four wins out of eight Academy award nominations, winning Best Picture, Best Direction, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Actor in a Supporting Role. Other nominations were for film editing, cinematography, sound editing and sound mixing. There is not one unnecessary gesture, word or action in the whole of this film. It will keep you enticed. You will leave astounded.
Oh Gawwwwwd!
No one really reads this, do they? Well, since I don't think so, I'm spilling my heart tonight.
I have a boyfriend, who's better as a friend and a heart that sleeps alone. Poetic? Maybe. True? Yes. I think I have found my other half, and sadly enough it isn't him. I may sound crazy and completely out of my tree, but I don't know.. maybe soul-mates do exist. His name is Mason. That's really all I need to say about him, other than I have never felt so connected to another person before. Ugh. :( I will be visiting him next weekend. Very excited.
In other news, I applied to St. Thomas University, in Fredericton. It will definitely be a huge change compared to live in Saint John, but I decided that it was probably the best choice and if I didn't just go for it, I don't think I ever would. I'm really lame like that.. and I put things off. Huge procrastinator.
New York trip is fast approaching. The march break has consisted of unimaginable amounts of work and way too little time spent on resting. I did see No Country For Old Men, which was amazing. I wrote a review for Co-Op, I'll post it after this one. Other than this information, I have no important news, really. Staying over at The Fillion Residence on Saturday, I do believe. Shall be fun.
Music: Hello Operator - Chasing Satellites.
I have a boyfriend, who's better as a friend and a heart that sleeps alone. Poetic? Maybe. True? Yes. I think I have found my other half, and sadly enough it isn't him. I may sound crazy and completely out of my tree, but I don't know.. maybe soul-mates do exist. His name is Mason. That's really all I need to say about him, other than I have never felt so connected to another person before. Ugh. :( I will be visiting him next weekend. Very excited.
In other news, I applied to St. Thomas University, in Fredericton. It will definitely be a huge change compared to live in Saint John, but I decided that it was probably the best choice and if I didn't just go for it, I don't think I ever would. I'm really lame like that.. and I put things off. Huge procrastinator.
New York trip is fast approaching. The march break has consisted of unimaginable amounts of work and way too little time spent on resting. I did see No Country For Old Men, which was amazing. I wrote a review for Co-Op, I'll post it after this one. Other than this information, I have no important news, really. Staying over at The Fillion Residence on Saturday, I do believe. Shall be fun.
Music: Hello Operator - Chasing Satellites.
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