After putting it off for a number of years, we finally watched this movie. I have mixed feelings about Tom Cruise these days and the movie got mixed reviews, so there you have it. I have to say, we both really enjoyed it, though. It had a David Lynch feel to it–you know, when you can’t summarize the plot because you don’t understand it. But, still, it was pretty cool. I like movies that make you think and are open to interpretation. If you like that sort of thing, you’ll probably really like this. If not, you’ll probably want to skip it.
last day
Today was my last day at work. It was pretty uneventful as I was working at home. I spent most of the day deinstalling stuff from my laptop and backup pc. That was the extent of today’s excitement. That, and my exit interview.
But, yesterday, I was in the office, so I guess that makes it my official last day. My coworkers offered to take me out to lunch but I declined (we’ve been going out to lunch for former coworkers quite a bit lately–it seemed like overkill). So, instead (without my knowledge) , everyone brought in a dish and we had lunch in the office yesterday. That certainly was not my intent when I said I didn’t want to go out for lunch, but it was a pleasant surprise nonetheless. And, I got some cool parting gifts from the office–the majority of them involving booze. Maybe I should quit jobs more often.
Leaving the office yesterday was a bit sad. I’ve been working there for 13 years. That’s a long time. Over 1/3 of my life, in fact. While things have definitely changed in recent weeks, it was still weird to think that was the last time I’d be in the office. Saying goodbye wasn’t terribly difficult as there weren’t many people left in my department, but it still has me in a melancholy mood.
the godfather: part ii
We caught this one over multiple viewings this past week. It was so long, it was like watching a mini-series. But, I think I liked this one even more than the original. I particularly liked the early days of Don Corleone. I find the early Italian mafia stuff totally fascinating. Maybe it’s because I’m half Italian. One thing is for sure, I’m jonesing for The Sopranos. I think that might explain our recent run of gangster movies. I don’t know what I’m going to do when that series is over.
happy birthday, brian
This year, the Westminster Kennel Club gave Brian a birthday gift–they held the dog show before his birthday. So, instead of having to spend his birthday evening watching dogs on television (thanks to me), he can watch Everybody Loves Raymond instead.
He’s been taking it easy on me the past few years. This year, he wanted spaghetti for supper. I, not Ragu, made the sauce, but it was still pretty easy. I’ve been looking for a reason to make this garlic bread recipe I saw on the Barefoot Contessa, so we had that as well. And some red wine, of course. The garlic bread was killer. For dessert, he made pepperoni and cheese sandwiches on his new panini maker. I’m glad I didn’t bother with a dessert.
jarhead
Hoo-rah.
That’s the only movie quote I can remember and it came from this movie. But, I like it. I also liked this movie. (so did Brian. in fact, he hadn’t even planned on watching it, but got sucked in from the beginning. i knew that would happen. he’s so predictable.) You can’t really classify it as a war movie, though there was some war action at the end. It was more of a pre-war movie. It followed one character from the time he joined the marines until he got out after the Gulf war (it was based on a true story). Anyway, two thumbs up from us.