TWLOHA
I posted this on an old blog a while ago. It’s got good information, so I thought I’d post it here.
Let me just say “TWLOHA” is probably the greatest organization I’ve heard of in a long time. For those of you that don’t know, TWLOHA is an acronym for “To Write Love On Her Arms” and it’s all about hope and love for people who are suicidal and self-mutilate, etc.
The way this organization is a lot different than others is that it’s spread via bands. Many bands are a part of the organization and sport TWLOHA t-shirts. Although wearing a shirt may not seem very impactful, this spreads the organization. Also, money from selling the shirts goes to a variety of other organizations that help suicidal/SI people.
LOVE is the movement.
Trail Mix
Trail mix. Heaven. Is there a difference?
Here sit I, enjoying a “Monster” trail mix bag filled with peanuts, raisins, m&m’s, chocolate drops, and peanut butter drops. I’ve already eaten half of the bag in this one sitting, just so you know.
What gets me going most of all about this trail mix is the presence of “chocolate drops” and “peanut butter drops”. I’m quite bothered about the idea that Archer Farms, owned by Target, deems themselves too cool for “chocolate chips” but instead has “chocolate drops”. What the heck?
If I ever become the owner of a trail mix company, I will definitely include pretzels and also marshmallows in the mix. I think that would be the most pleasure-inducing snack of the century.
Yum.
In Review: Juno (Movie)
Juno. (IMDB Entry)
In a nutshell:
This is a movie about a girl named Juno who gets pregnant by her friend and the events that follow. It’s not a serious movie, nor is it a comedy, nor is it a psychological movie. However, this movie will make you cry, laugh, and question. Juno has an indie feel to it, accented by its perfect-fit soundtrack, which makes it very easy to relate to for viewers of all ages.
My biased opinion:
As I feel strongly enough to write a review about Juno, my opinion is obviously extreme. In the case of Juno, I believe this movie to be an absolute gem. The first time I saw the movie, I walked into the theatre with no idea what the story of the movie involved. From the first scene, I was transfixed. I was concerned about the morality and the outcome of the events that occurred, and found myself caring about the lives of the characters in the movie, a feat not many movies can pull off. The next day, an opportunity presented itself for me to see the movie yet again, in another theatre; being thoroughly in love with Juno after the first viewing, I found myself in the theatre. While waiting for the movie to begin, I was very afraid that it would not live up to the expectations I had from the day before; I thought perhaps that it had been a fluke or a matter of circumstance that left me leaving the movie so satisfied. Luckily for me, the second time watching the movie resulted in an even more satisfied Nate than the first viewing had. I found myself even closer to the story because I knew how the things I had found disturbing the first time through ended. I also could pay more attention to the dialog, rather than laughing over the words.
The soundtrack of this movie is one of the greatest soundtracks I have heard. With each new scene, I found myself loving each song, and that I would need to get the soundtrack to listen to. As I write this entry, I am listening to the soundtrack of Juno, and have been since I got the soundtrack yesterday.
Check out the soundtrack on amazon.com.
In Review:
Juno is an amazing movie. Go see it. Buy the soundtrack. Bring your family, bring your friends, everyone’s gonna love this one.
DO NOT WATCH THE TRAILER… IT WILL SPOIL A LOT OF THE FUNNY PARTS AND THE PLOT OF THE MOVIE…
In Review: Laser Quest
As I return from a glorious visit with the family, I marvel on the events which took place.
Laser Quest (http://laserquest.com):
This extreme version of laser storm is set in a huge warehouse. With 30+ people playing at a time, this insane free-for-all battle is one of the most high-pace laser storm-type games I have played. The most interesting part of the place involves the actual arena where the game is played; there are 2 floors of gameplay. The arena is littered with walls, windows, and mirrors to heighten the rush of the game. When you are “tagged” by being shot in one of the sensors on your vest, your gun will read the location of being shot and also the nickname (chosen by the player prior to playing) of the player who shot you.
I highly recommend this game to anyone in the Reading Pennsylvania area who is looking for a great way to spend the afternoon. I do want to caution against playing at odd times in the day, as the likelyhood of having an enjoyable experience is highest when there are more players present. That is to say, the more players, the better it is.
And away we go!
Just a little update on the progress of the website: the archives have been added to the main site. This will be updated with more and more websites from the past as I find time.
Another important thing to note is that I will be out of town from Thursday the 27th until Monday the 31st, so no updates can be expected. I’m sure there will be much to tell about when I return.
See you in the new year!
