The Thing

Omar and I watched The Thing on Chiller last night, and I have to say- that's a good horror movie. It's not contrived like so many horror movies being made today, and it doesn't have a surprise twist (like The Others for example) that makes the movie unfun to watch a second or millionth time. It deals with real fears, and it has some great scenes. Anyway, I want to watch a million more horror movies in October, so if you know of any must sees, let me know. Oh, and come to my reading on the 26th. I've made me decision to read the Adams Family story.

Update

So I'm officially an MFA student. And I love it! I'm only taking three classes so that I can really focus on them, and I love them all. I was recently made co-editor of Vulcan magazine and reader for RipRap. I'm applying for jobs and volunteer work, and I'm freaking out about my writing. What I really need to do is just sit down and write. I've had a lecture from a couple of professors warning me to concentrate more on writing than on literature. Of course, I'm totally in to my lit classes, so I'm just going to work really hard on all three. Here are some event updates for your enjoyment. Hope to see you there!

Thursday 9/11/08 (tomorrow)- Welcome Week. I'm be at the F.O.R.C.E. table answering questions, signing autographs, you know. Come visit.

Saturday 9/13/08- Gerry Locklin etc. reading from 7-10pm 235 Hill St. Santa Monica

Thursday 9/18/08- faculty reading in the ballrooms at 7

Wednesday 9/24/08- Fried and Mohr reading at Casa Romantica. casaromantica.org. I haven't seen Fried read in a while, and I hear it's a nice place.

Friday 9/26/08- The most important one- I'LL BE READING!!!! Come see the MFA kids read at It's a Grind 2010 Carson from 7 to 11. I expect to see you all there.

Saturday and Sunday 9/28-29/08 Studio Benefit Readng- ask me for details on this one. I don't know if I really want to go, it's more about poetry, and really weird guy invited me. I'm not too eager to meet him.

And that's it for September! I'll update you with October things when the time comes. Remember to come to my reading. No, no, I'll remind you. I'm really excited. =)

Carpooling, sex positive week

Carpooling is amazing, and you should always do it. Today I got to park in the carpool spots by giving a freshman a lift from the back of lot 14.

Also, I finally wrote out the first two paragraphs of my story. Which is a lot for me. Kind of sad. I don't think I'll ever be prolific. The story's sad too. And melodramatic. As usual. Someone will like it.

Classes are good, but hard, and I'll probably tell you what I'm learning here on this blog! Joy for you! You are joyous! If you want to be cool you'll go to sex positive week. This blog is scattered and sub par.