Moles and trolls, moles and trolls, work, work, work, work, work.

What in the world has happened to Val Kilmer? There's no way he's been doing movies if he's looking like this. Good grief. The last thing I saw him in was Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang, which is was awesomely funny in, but he was slightly puffy. Now it looks like the puff has taken over!

Don't forget, he used to be sooooo sexy. I love him in Real Genius. I pretty much love everything about Real Genius. (Funny sidenote: As I typed "genius" the first time, I spelled it wrong. Irony!) Anyway, Val Kilmer plays Chris Knight, the sexy hotshot genius who wears ironic t-shirts way ahead of their time. And did I mention he's beautiful. He's got great cheekbones. Check it out:
Speaking of Real Genius, has anyone (besides me and Alex) ever noticed that Mitch looks exactly like Sarah Jessica Parker? Observe:



It is uncanny. Now, to wash away all of the weirdness, check out a squirrel going nuts on some Doritos. Awesome! See them all on Cute Overload.


One last thing: I just finished my first semester of teaching. I can't believe I've survived! It's kind of impressive. Here's hoping the rest of my first year goes lots better than my first semester... At least now I have BSG and Lost to comfort me.

Lists! Pert Near Perfect Seasons of TV + The Year in Burgers

So, I kept trying to make a top movies of 2008 blog, but I didn't see enough awesome movies. So instead, I've compiled a list of nearly perfect seasons of television. Feel free to suggest new shows; I need something new after Veronica Mars.

1. Twin Peaks Season 1 : Obviously. I even thought that Veronica Mars had a whiff of Twin Peaks about it.

2. Freaks and Geeks Season 1 : Tragically, also the whole series. Someone will not pass go OR collect 200 dollars when they die for this one.

3. Veronica Mars Season 1 : Super fantastic. Season 2 was good, but not as wonderful. Funny story: After I watched this show, I dreamed that Logan was in one of my classes. Weird.

4. Lost Season 4 : Lost! Is coming! Again! Hooray...

5. Firefly Season 1 : 've said enough about this. I think all I need today is a picture... Oh yeah...

6. Arrested Development Season 2 : It's just so funny. Like this part:

Tobias: Well, Michael, you really are quite the Cupid, aren’t you? I tell you, you can zing your arrow into my buttocks any time.
Michael: Okay, you know what you do? You buy yourself a tape recorder, you just record yourself for a whole day. I think you’re going to be surprised at some of your phrasing.
Tobias: Butterscotch! Want a lick?

Honorable Mention:

BSG Season 2. This one only gets honorable mention because (like most of the seasons of BSG), it has a few notable pile-o'-crap episodes. The worst offender? Lee Adama's "hooker with a heart of gold" episode--"Black Gold." Alex also hates the next episode, "Scar," which I tend to agree with. I was so happy when they killed off Kat's character.

On the flip side, however, most of Season 2 is amazing, particularly the Pegasus episodes. Gaius and the Six? Cain and Adama's stare-downs? Priceless.


Ready for another list? Check out this 2008 hamburger retrospective. It's pretty awesome. Burgers R Great!

A hint of flame-broiled meat

Yesterday was my last day teaching of 2008... It feels sooo good to be done for two whole weeks. I tell ya, there haven't been a lot of moments when I've felt satisfaction or a sense of accomplishment in my job, but when I shut my door yesterday (at around 5:30-6:00!) I was sort of proud of myself. I made it through half a year! I feel like things are getting better, which is such a relief.

Anyway, I read this story and it blew my mind: Burger King has its own cologne! It's called "Flame", and it can be yours for only $3.95, plus tax. A quote from the website: "Behold the scent of seduction, with a hint of flame-broiled meat." Suduction AND meat? Sold! Purchase your own here.

One other thing: I have a new show that I'm crazy about: Veronica Mars. We checked it out from the library on a whim, and it is completely awesome. I think the best way to describe the show is Twin Peaks meets Smallville. I'm about halfway through the first season and I'm pretty durn impressed.

Be Inspired!

Wow! I feel like I could do anything! Want the same feeling? Watch this video:



Hooray! Again, a great video I found on Pajiba.

Axl and bacon: A perfect combination

So Alex bought me the new G N' R album--the mythical Chinese Democracy. At first, I was worried. After all this time, would Axl still have the magic? I opened 'er up and gave 'er a listen. Track One left me underwhelmed. Not bad, but not what I want after 50 thousand years of waiting. Thankfully, soon I got to track three. Ooooh, track three. It's called "Better," and you can check it out here. I think it's got more of that classic G N' R vibe. All in all, it's not a perfect album (hello, no Slash!), but it still makes me happy. It reminded me of a better time, before Axl looked like this. Just fyi, blog readers: I have not yet given up on my dream to front a GnR cover band. Just gotta find my Slash!

One other noteworthy event happened to me this week: Bacon and eggs ice cream. Yes, that's correct. Alex, Neal, and I went to this restaurant in Provo, and I ordered me some bacon and eggs ice cream for dessert. It was bacon ice cream with a piece of candied bacon on the side, complete with cinnamon toast rounds and a smear of chocolate sauce. Sound strange and disgusting, you say? Well, you'd only be partially right. I definitely was strange, but it was friggin' delicious. Really sweet, slightly salty and crunchy... perfect.

Bond, James Bond

So I went to see Quantum of Solace on Friday, which was fantastic. Now, don't get me wrong, it was no Casino Royale, but it was strong nonetheless. I really sort of love Daniel Craig. Also, strangely, I sort of love Judi Dench. Call me crazy, but they're just so awesomely sexy. It got me thinking about my favorite James Bond movies... So I have compiled a mini-countdown. Granted, I haven't seen every single James Bond movie, so this list is extremely subjective. So heeere we goooo--

My top five James Bond movies:

5. From Russia with Love
4. Diamonds are Forever
3. Live and Let Die
2. Goldeneye
1. Casino Royale

My first three are sentimental favorites. I went through this Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman phase when I was a kid, so I loved Live and Let Die. Also, I loved the theme song (actually, the GnR version is pretty damn cool).

Goldeneye is a given. Especially since the video game is probably my favorite game EVER! And I'm pretty durn good at it. If anyone wants to challenge me, I'll whip out my N64 and we'll have an epic battle! (And I'm not kidding either. I've been lonely since we moved. Come hang out with me... I would even maybe let you win.)

Casino Royale, though, can't be topped for me. It's epic. Soooo friggin' good. I love it.

Some other stuff that I've been enjoying lately: Campbell Brown and D.L. Hughley on CNN. I've been watching "No Bias, No Bull" for a little while now, but I just saw my first episode of "D.L. Hughley Breaks the News." I was really impressed with it, though. He was funny, engaging, and respectful to his guests, even when he disagreed. I'm going to have to watch more often.

Also, I really like Bad Brad Wheeler on KRCL in the afternoons. He plays really awesome, interesting music, and I like his style on the air. It doesn't hurt that he plays the Detroit Cobras on a semi-regular basis. If you've never listened, check it out! 90.0, 2-6 in the afternoon. I listen to it on my drive home.

"Genre"

Best. Video. Ever.

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