On Writing, Thor and the Avengers, and School...

Has the abundance of 'smartphones', which are really only pocket computers these days, caused everyone to forget how much fun it is to actually write to other people? Granted, I don't write many letters myself, but that's mainly because I can now reach, and actually see, the guys I used to write to with a click of the button by the use of that handy videoconferencing app, Skype.:D Nevertheless, whether you have Skype or not, writing letters is still worth your time, simply because it's fun to get something in the post besides bills or scrap paper demanding that you buy overpriced electronics... Surely that's how everyone else feels about it to.

The last part of my draft- style JT's Tales story is finally coming together. I may have mentioned that this has been a WIP for two and a half years, so I'm very happy that I can see the end clearly. It's far from readable, though. Desperately needs a few more chapters on 'Big K' early on... I struggle to explain the plot, so it's no surprise if it makes no sense to you.

I watched Thor weeks ago, so I can't explain why I'm mentioning it again now, except that I feel like mentioning it now. In retrospect, I probably would have enjoyed it a lot more than I did. The only snag is that it is what it is, which is a brightly colored comic book acted out. Also, my view of Thor himself was tilted as soon as he spoke. Not being prepared for the guy's deep voice, I assumed he was trying too hard to sound archaic and hulky, which lowered my appreciation of the story considerably. I know that sounds ridiculous, but it's true.

On the same track, soon after I heard about the strong reviews all the Marvel films were getting, and found out that The Avengers was in production, I abruptly found myself counting the days just as eagerly as any Marvel fan probably is. I keep Batman on an equal level with Marvel, though. Honestly, as good as it sounds, I'm beginning to think it possible :D that The Avengers may not turn out great after all. The screen time demands of seven different heroes may drag down their side of the story so that Loki, his alien army, and whoever else is involved emerge as the most memorable elements short of streets full of exploding cars. Nevertheless, the prospect of exploding cars on the big screen seems oddly fun. I'm counting on anyone but Iron Man to save the day. Captain America and Thor will probably finish the job together. Maybe because they are the outsiders who don't belong in the time and space they're inhabiting.

Next Monday I start my last two semesters (possibly) of high school. My load's a lot lighter than it ever was before. Mainly 'cause I don't have to think about Government. (good riddance :D fewer essays). I don't know what I'll do when I get out. The first step is to be a shelf stocker or some such job. Maybe I'm supposed to be a writer... I hope.

I am a sporadic blogger. I can live with that, and I'm sure everyone else can too... :D

Well... What Do You Know...?

Because there are no other bloggers in my family, it falls upon me to, you guessed it... blow my own horn. (Vuvuzela sounds in the bakground) I'm 18 today! There, that's over with.
First thing'll I'll do to celebrate is to... write this post...:D

Probably by 12:00 I'll have been to the ice cream joint to have the once-a- year bannana split.

Then, by 4:00, I'll have seen "Thor", Which I ordered from Netflix specially for today.

Between the ice cream and the movie, or after the movie, or both, I will be attempting to contact my friends on Skype.

By 5:00, H-hour, I'll be eating ravioli and salad, followed by a scrumptious-sounding peanut-butter pie involving Oreo cookies and whipped cream, and opening gifts a few minutes later.

Anyway, that's what I'm doing to mark my birthday! Next year I'll mark it by seeing "The Hobbit" in the theater.

Happy (my) birthday everyone! :D

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Funny? Check. Totally out of place? Check. Extremely dangerous unphotoshopped typo? Check.

As often happens at The Window, this is a rambling update because I forgot to post about anything worth posting about.

1. King Valun has ordered the scribes to rewrite the first part of his story. The original, negligent, scribes... have, well, been punished. Needeless to say, those who check the Archives will be notified when it is finished, and see a change.

2.  We got our first winter storm two nights ago. It amounted to frost, and slick shoes can't step outside.

3.  Next week, we get Christmas vacation! But I'm starting now...

4. Neither I nor any of my friends are watching The Crusader's Tale until it gets out here on a disk. Hurry up, SP!

5. Wishing I could make stuff for Christmas...

6.  My birthday's coming up, but more on that later...

7. Have I ever mentioned how awesome Skype is? I still like to write letters, but Skype is the best thing out there...:D.

8. My mom is officially a commercial hoagie roll supplier. Best thing is, we're the test group...:D

9.  Beyond that, it's all quiet on the western front. I will try harder to make readable posts after this...