The Passion of the Christ

Aight, a whole bunch of us went out and saw it yesterday. It is honestly the most emotional movie I have ever seen. I generally don't cry in movies, but this really hit me, as did it hit just about every other person in the theater. Was it violent? Absolutely, brutally so. But brutally honest. It was extremely graphic, but if Gibson had researched as extensively as he has claimed and this was the conclusion he arrived at, then it was definitely necessary. A movie like this needs to be as genuine as possible, not dumbed down or tamed, because this is what really happened. Was it anti-semetic? I would say no. Although the chief priests were portrayed as being very cruel and the crowd of Jews where vehemently calling for Jesus' crucifiction, there were also those Jews against it as well. Besides that, it was mostly the Romans who did the torturing and were being insanely malicious. I would definitely recommend that everyone go and see this movie, and go with an open heart and an open mind. I think a lot of people had ill-feelings about the movie because they didn't know the history behind it. The movie is, afterall, only the last 12 hours of Jesus' life. It doesn't show the events leading up to it, and why the pharisees hated Jesus' as much as they did. So, if you do see the movie and this it was anti-semetic or overly violent, do talk about it and not dismiss it. This is the most powerfully real story you'll ever see and hear. 9.9/10 (There was one small discrepency that I caught).

So it's been a while... AGAIN

What's been going on? well, not much.. just the same old school stuff. So what to say... well, for one thing, the 'fro is back, and in full force. I'm growing it out due to my grandma's concerns about Jensen's wedding. Yes yes, all to make her happy. Obviously it's not going to be a 'fro at the wedding, but I haven't really decided what exactly it'll look like. And yes, I do find it kinda weird to grow hair just for his wedding, 'cause after all, when it's all said and done, it's getting shaved again. Really, you don't know how convenient it is to have little or no hair. I do however think I'll have to see just how big I can get this 'fro to stick out. Hahahaha....

Anyway, The Passion of the Christ came out yesterday. I'm pretty anxious to see it, especially with all the controversy. Apparently it's supposed to be extremely violent and graphic. Well, yeah (I mean, duh? This is Jesus' crucifiction we're talking about here). A lot of critics only see that, and in fact see it as over the top. The review in the Toronto Star (whom is reputed for making REALLY bad reviews anyway) said that it was a myth, and still others thought of it as Gibson's story. Are people really that ignorant that this is a true story? Or do they really not know? Or has the story just taken on that light since it's now the " new millenium"? I dunno, I'll make my judgements about it after I see it.

On another note, I was rather disturbed today when my friend sent me this link. I knew this guy as an acquaintance, but still, it's very shocking to see this so close to home. I don't even know what really to say about it besides the fact that it's utterly sick and evil.
http://www.pulse24.com/News/Top_Story/20040226-018/page.asp

Mid-Reading week update

Aight... so it's been a while, but quickly, here's what been going on.

Fri-Sun: LCCF Winter Retreat
- Awesome time
- Awesome food
- Awesome experience

Mon: Autoshow
- Weak...
- No Carrera GT
- No Honda HSC
- No Enzo
- Bright points: SLR (SIIIIIICK), 612 Scaglietti (EEEEWWWW), Gallardo (...)

Tues: Leafs Game (Section 109, Row 22... WHHATT)
- Too bad the game SUCKED (Boston scored 30 seconds into the first period)
- Still amazing seats

Wed: Waterloo (Getting Gerrome & Richard, checking rank-match)
- So who's working at Sun Life??? ME.... OOOOHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHH.........

Stuff planned:

Thurs:
- Xtreme tobogganing
- Bible reading meeting

Fri:
- ? Fellowship?

Sat:
- ??

I'll probably update again at the end of the week. In the meantime, have fun!! Oh, and the "reading" in reading week is more like... a guideline rather than a rule.

AMAZING videos

Ok, these are just some vids that you MUST watch. The first is probably one of the funniest/stupidest things I've ever seen.
Snow Tow - 2m13s - 5.7mb

This next video is just crazy... no other words to describe it.
SMB - 11m03s - 18mb

Sooo... tired....

I don't know what it is, but I've been pretty fatigued as of late. I mean, I've been getting a decent about of sleep (in the neighbourhood of 6hrs/night). Maybe I'm just not sleeping as well as I think I am... or maybe it's the stress of the week before reading week. Ah, whatever, it's almost over. Just a couple more days to finish off and I get a nice little break. But it's going to be quite a week. I have a midterm tomorrow, another on Friday (at 2:30pm... uuuggghhhh......) and an assignment due on Friday. I'll get through it I guess. I also find out how Sun Life ranks me on Thursday. Hopefully it'll be a 1, but I guess I can't really say for sure... (I better FREAKING get a 1).

So, what are my plans for reading week besides sleeping? Hmm... well, LCCF is going on a retreat on Friday to Sunday, so that's should be a nice way to start things off. Hopefully the weather will be aight. Then at some point I'll be heading to the auto show, but I have no idea when yet. And I get to go to the Leafs game on Tuesday night ($197 EACH TICKET... WHAT) with Jensen. Other than that, I think I'll just bum around... maybe visit the robotics team and see how things are shaping up. Maybe I'll get around to watching some good movies too. Meh... we'll see.

From the worst to the best...

What a day I had yesterday. It was honestly one of the worst days I've had all school year. First of all, I slept in a bit and was in a rush to get to class. Then I was actually falling asleep in class. Hey, I honestly almost never fall asleep in class. Goofing off, daydreaming and doing crosswords and jumbles, yes, but sleeping, no. I generally at least like to get the notes down. Ugh. So I'm heading home after class, and of course, I slip an fall on some ice. And really, I NEVER slip and fall. Seriously. But this time, I land right on my hip and elbow, bruising both, and doing something really funny to my hip-flexor (or that's what I'd assume it to be). So, I had to walk the rest of the way in some moderate pain and soaked pants. GREAT! The icing on the cake was when I got home and started to work on my computer, I had a cup of tea. Ok, you guys know how I always have food with me while I'm on the computer. Again, I have NEVER spilt anything before while at the computer, but this time, almost the ENTIRE glass (and this is one of those big thermal glasses) all over the keyboard. Wow. So that inspired me to skip my afternoon class and mope around (and cleaning out this stupid keyboard... that's STILL STICKY!!!!!)

Oh, but how things always turn out so so well. Hannah (thanks again!) was good enough to inform me that I got an interview with Sun Life Financial. WOOHOO!!! Of course, the stupid people at the Co-op office neglected to tell me, even through the stupid system (which was down, AGAIN). So now onto today. I went there this morning to check out, and there it was, my name on the list. There's a total of 8 people listed for that interview, which is actually for two jobs. My chances looked pretty good, but I didn't really know if this job would be posted elsewhere, so I tried not to get my hopes too high up. But just like how things got worse yesterday, thing got so much better today. First of all, I find out that one of my assignments due this Friday has been postponed till Monday, giving me time to study for my midterm tomorrow, my other assignment on Friday, and prepping for this interview. Sweetness.... Oh but wait, there's more. I headed to the job fair at RIM Park after class today to check things out. Headed over to the Sun Life booth to chat it up, and maybe get my foot in the door. I just so happen to meet one of the people that will be interviewing me tomorrow. Sweetness... Oh but wait, there's more. I introduce myself with just my first name... she says, "Oh Nevin! Nevin Tan? Yeah I know you! I screened the résumés! You're in the double degree program right?...". She knew me already??? Damn... oh but wait, there's still more. She goes on to tell me that this job was only posted at WLU AND they're particularly interested in the double degree students. Wow indeed. Certainly more than I had hoped for. God is truly amazing.

Super Sunday? Psshh...

Well, it was aight I guess, but the Patriots won the Super Bowl. I really don't like that team man, just because of the name. Enough with the stupid American patriotism already. Ever since 2001 that's all I hear about. I don't particularly like Carolina, but still, an upset would've been nice. I'm starting to watch Survivor All-Stars too. Why? Well, I think the game is going to be a lot different than what it was, and of course the man is back. RUDY. This guy is hilarious. Although, his vote for Tina was rather disappointing. I don't like that Jenna girl already. Freaking biatch. Always a biatch. Oh well, whatever, hopefully this will turn out to be pretty interesting.

On another note, I can see reading week fast approaching. Just two more weeks, but I can tell they're going to be hectic. I have two pretty big assignments due this Friday along with a midterm on Thursday. Yippee....