Sooooo … I promised to write this yesterday, but spammed a bunch of other stuff instead.

Life.

Pretty much exactly the same. I know, crazy. A whole year has passed and no major big changes.

Actually, there might be one big change I didn’t mention here. Diane got engaged.

I won’t bore you with how I honestly feel about the whole thing, but she asked me to be her Maid of Honor and I agreed, so I can’t be overly against it, right? Lol. Even if I were (which I might be but not for the reasons some people might think—just don’t think he is right for her and I don’t think she actually loves him—short and simple version)…not exactly ‘proper’ nor ‘kind’ to say no when asked … They even said on all the sites (because I googled of course) “Unless you’re dying, don’t say no!” hahaha (okay I ad-libbed).

She has picked a date, October 2nd 2016, which gives us some time to ‘relax’ before the really big planning/shopping happens … which we will probably start in early-mid September. At least I get to enjoy the summer stress free :D

The wedding party is small, which is good. I really can’t imagine trying to corral a large party (It’s Me, Trisha, her baptism godmother, and a good friend of hers). Of course, with every wedding party there is that ONE bridesmaid that really wanted to be the MoH … and yeah. We’ve already met her via Facebook and talk about strong, overpowering personality. Diane was all “Just ignore her. You run the show.” LMAO … so at least she is an aware bride.

But yeah … that is really the ‘biggest’ news/change/shocker in recent months (they got engaged on Valentine’s Day and the only reason he proposed is because he has to move for his job and her parents said she isn’t going ANYWHERE with him unless she has a ring on her finger – see? It’s just all the wrong reasons).

Otherwise, I am still in school. I finally declared a minor (because I had to) and picked Sociology. I figure it goes well with History and I enjoyed the two classes I’ve already had. I have two more ‘undergrad general ed’ classes I have to take (a bio with a lab—gross—and a comm class)… I am taking Bio/lab in the fall + 1 Sociology course. Then all I have left are 12 credits in Sociology, Comm class and my FINAL History senior seminar class. Then I am done. Doesn’t seem like a lot, but working full time I can only take 2 classes a semester and yeah … it’s ages away lol.

TV Show – Dominion (SyFy)  

In other news … Dominion’s second season premieres tomorrow night. I have to admit, I am shocked SyFy picked up the show again. Even last year I had my doubts because they have a habit of not giving a show its chance to shine, but I think the fans of this show are just so loud lmao … I follow a few of them on Twitter and we’ve all been all kinds of crazy. Plus the producer/creator of the show is really awesome and actually responds to the fans, which I think helps them fall even more in love with the show through him.

For those who might be curious, the first season takes place 25 years after the movie Legion. Here is a much better written synopsis from Wikipedia:

“God vanishes and in his absence the archangel Gabriel and his army of lower angels wage war against mankind, believing them to be the cause of God's absence. Although most higher angels remain neutral, Gabriel has convinced the lower angels, the "dogs of Heaven," called "eight-balls" by humans for their black eyes, to fight alongside him. 25 years later, mankind survives in a few fortified cities. The Archangel Michael has chosen to side with humanity against Gabriel, living among humans in the fortified city of Vega (once Las Vegas) until the time a prophesied savior appears to save mankind.”

The acting is phenomenal for a SyFy show (admit it, you’ve seen Sharknado!). The plot is constantly tense with action, political intrigue, love, hate, corruption, good vs. evil (and all the gray in between), and it’s just … fantastic.

Can you tell I am very excited for tomorrow’s premiere … ha-ha.

I have known many of you for a very long time *Grin* So I am sure you guys remember my constant rambling about missing role playing and wanting to get back into it. Well, I am starting out kind of small. I created a journal for my ‘character’ and joined the community wayswithwords . They do small-scale type of RP and open to all people/characters/etc. It seems very laid back so I figured, why not?

I love to write. I love to be creative. I love to combine the two. I wish I could finish a book, but I can’t so this is the next best thing.

If anyone is into this and would love to check it out, please do! The character journal I made is Eva Daniels. I might actually post there when I’m feeling creative to build her story-line, etc. Almost like write ‘mini-episodes’ of moments of her life. Maybe one of these days I’ll join a real RP group/storyline. I kind of created my own, but its flexible enough to fit in with others out there.

[TV Show] S1E2 - Deep Throat

Decent episode. David's acting is still a little rough in these first few episodes and the badness really comes out in this one... ha! He DOES get better though, phew!

The episode starts off a bit action packed with the Military Police swarming a home, to a woman yelling in the background that it's her home. They inform the woman that her husband stole a classified military vehicle and were attempting to apprehend him, but when they enter the home and find him cowering in the corner of a room, completely covered in an odd rash, they really don't know what to make it of it.

When the husband disappears for over a month and the military refuses to give the wife any information on her husband, she notifies the FBI of a kidnapping.

Don't worry, Mulder's on the case!

We shift scenes to Mulder meeting Scully at a bar because the case is too classified (and has been pretty much been shut down by the FBI already, but that doesn't stop Mulder).

He explains the particulars and after Scully gives him that look that says, "No" but she'll still go along with it, he goes to take a leak. Where a very awkward moment could have happened. Thankfully he's washing his hands when Deep Throat stands there... staring ... watching ... blank faced.

He warns Mulder off the case. Tells him it could ruin everything he's worked towards.

Does Mulder listen? Nope.

So they rush off to investigate the disappearance of the test pilot. From there there's kind of this down-the-rabbit-hole feel to the whole episode. Every little thing they uncover only leads to more questions and then leads to Mulder breaking into a highly secured military base after both he AND Scully witness some very odd things in the night sky over said base. Now, really Mulder... did you think you wouldn't get caught?

Scully gets bad-ass on one of the Military honchos posing as a news reporter and it's pretty damn sweet.

Sadly, whatever they do to Mulder erases all the super seekrit stuff he was witness to after he was caught. Good thing Deep Throat comes back and pretty much tells Mulder everything he has always wanted to hear .... "Agent Mulder ... they've been here for a very long time."

Good plot that follows the UFO type of inquiry the show was premised on. We'll see that shift down the line, but yeah... good stuff.

[Movie] The Best of Me

First things first ... Horrible ... fraking .... ending...ever. I swear.

The movie is one of your typical Nicholas Spark's ones and how the hell he can manage to continuously write tear-jerkers is beyond me. Dude has serious talent for creating watersheds of women's eyes (and some men I am pretty sure).

This one stars Michelle Monaghan and James Marsden as the older versions of the younger story behind everything, which stars Luke Bracey and Liana Liberato. The movie bounces back and forth between 1992 and the present time to explain the current situation. Dawson (Marsden/Bracey) is one of the few lucky men who gets to fall in love with the first girl he ever really laid eyes on, and he's lucky enough to have her love him back.

Until one day he makes a horrible mistake and loses her forever.

Twenty years later (twenty-one according to Dawson), they are reunited when a beloved friend, who got them through the 1992 rough patch and later through the 20 years, passes away.

Of course, their love never died and they explore the possibilities even though Amanda (Monaghan) is now married with a child. They talk a bit about fate in the movie, and Dawson has always felt he's been fated for something and a part of him really believes its to be there for Amanda. He has no idea how right he is, but not at all in the way he will ever imagine.

To say I cried a lot is not really hitting the point home. I cried a LOT. It's very moving. While I get why it ended the way it did, it doesn't mean I have to like it ... at all.

If you like sappy films with lots of crying and a cheesy but somehow great love story ... check it out. It's on Netflix, which is where I watched it tonight! Because I hated the ending so much, it's getting 4 out of 5 stars :D

[Topic] Dad's 63rd Birthday!

I didn't mention it earlier because I wasn't sure he would be up to do anything today, seeing as it is his chemo day. But he actually felt well enough to hit up his favorite restaurant, which of course made us all happy. It's this really small mom-and-pop joint that serves some delicious (and cheaply priced) food.

He ordered a veggie pizza and actually ate four slices! I was pretty impressed.

My buddy permanentmidnight talked about Fish-n-Chips in a recent post of his and so I was madly craving some of those and got them tonight. They were delicious! It was SO MUCH food that I only ended up eating one and a half of the fish 'sticks' and about half the fries lol. The rest is sitting in the fridge for tomorrow. It looked so good I had to take a picture with my phone (below).

He said he was feeling good today, which is always a big plus. <3 I love that man so much it's crazy. I am hoping for many more birthday celebrations with him down the road.