Oh yeah, baby. Nic is at it again.

1. Firstly, I want you take note of the hair. It's legendary. And by legendary, I mean horrible.
   
2. Then, note the classic Cage delivery of retarded two-word lines, ie., "It's happening. Now!"
   
3. Thirdly, check out that bullet-dodge. Oh wait, the car-dodge, too... and the log-dodge. Yeah, okay.
   
4. Finally, I wish that the quality of the second trailer were better, but all you really need to see is Fu Manchu. Frankly, the werewolves are pretty much an afterthought.

Uh, it's April 24th.

This is stupid. And I even like snow. Usually.

Almost as good as the Wicker Man.

RIP

Kurt Vonnegut: 1922-2007

Once again...

Upon the end of Dancing with the Stars as Leeza Gibbons is eliminated:

my dad: "Is that the one with the plastic leg?"
my mom: No, that's Leeza Gibbons.
[meanwhile, I laugh hysterically in the background]
my mom: "You're thinking of Heather Mills. It's not really made out of plastic, is it?"
my dad: "Yes, it's a composite. Fiberglass and plastic!"
my mom: "Really? I didn't know that."
my dad: "And who is that asshole she's dancing with?"
my mom: "Her dance partner. He's a professional."

Effing hilarious. This is the 24-hour show I currently live in.

I think it's fear of my sexual impotence. Yes, definitely.

According to dreammoods.com:

"My Teeth Are Falling"

Dreams that your teeth are falling out are the most common dreams we here at Dream Moods receive. Common dream scenarios include having your teeth crumbling in your hands or your teeth falling out one by one with just a light tap.�Such dreams are not only horrifying and shocking, but often leaves the dreamer with a lasting image of the dream. So what does it mean?

One theory is that dreams about your teeth reflect your anxiety about your appearance and how others perceive you. Sadly, we live in a world where good looks are valued highly and your teeth play an important role in conveying that image. Teeth are used in the game of flirtations, whether it be a dazzling and gleaming smile or affectionate necking. These dreams may stem from a fear of your sexual impotence or the consequences of getting old. Teeth are an important feature of our attractiveness and presentation to others. Everybody worries about how they appear to others. Caring about our appearance is natural and healthy.�

Another rationalization for these falling teeth dream may be rooted in your fear of being embarrassed or making a fool of yourself in some specific situation. These dreams are an over-exaggeration of your worries and anxiety.�

Teeth are used to bite, tear, chew and gnaw. In this regard, teeth represent power. And the loss of teeth in your dream may be from a sense of powerlessness. Are you lacking power in some current situation? Perhaps you are having difficulties expressing yourself or getting your point across. You feel frustrated when your voice is not being heard. You may be experiencing feelings of inferiority and a lack of self-confidence in some situation or relationship in your life. This dream is an indication that you need to be more assertive and believe in the value of your own opinion.

In the latest research, it has been shown that women in menopause have frequent dreams about teeth. This may be related to getting older and/or feeling unattractive and less feminine.

Traditionally, it was thought that dreaming that you did not have teeth, represent malnutrition which may be applicable to some dreamers.

Other Perspectives

A scriptural interpretation for bad or falling teeth indicate that you are putting your faith, trust, and beliefs in what man thinks rather than in the word of God. The bible says that God speaks once, yea twice in a dream or a vision in order to hide pride from us, to keep us back from the pit, to open our ears (spiritually) and to instruct and correct us.

In the Greek culture, when you dream about loose, rotten, or missing teeth, it indicates that a family member or close friend is very sick or even near death.

According to the Chinese, there is a saying that your teeth will fall out if your are telling lies.�

It has also been said that if you dream of your teeth falling out, then it symbolizes money. This is based on the old tooth fairy story. If you lose a tooth and leave it under the pillow, a tooth fairy would bring you money.�

Yes, sexual impotence, right? Or maybe the lies. Hmmm...

Hurray, I still have my teeth

I woke up this morning from a dream in which my teeth were falling out in bloody, pulpy masses. It was absolutely heinous, pretty much in every way. Not only could I see it, but I could actually feel it, the way my bite could no longer fit together because teeth were missing, slowly falling out, twisting out of position. I could taste the iron-blood taste in my mouth. I remember the panic, not only at the pain and my concern for the massive amounts of blood I was losing, but also the thought of what I would look like in dentures, how much I knew the impending dental work would hurt. I know that people commonly have dreams about teeth and that they are usually significant in some negative way, but I can't get over the sensation of the dream itself. Holy crap. Oh, and it was happening at the beach. A gorgeous beach, far from my own doctor and dentist, which I remember thinking about. Weird. 9000.

Hello, strangers

Sorry for the lack of updates. I've been kind of busy, kind of sick, kind of not feeling like writing about myself. So, here you go. Updates galore.

1. California was awesome. I have many pictures to share, but I haven't gotten all of them from T yet, so I figured I'd wait for chronology's sake.
   
2. For those of you I have not yet told, I have been accepted into BU's doctor of musical arts program. Hurray, East Coast!
3. After about a month of feeling shitty, I am now on my third, yes THIRD, antibiotic. Amoxicillin did nothing, Cipro didn't do much, so now it's Avelox's turn.
   
4. I went to a new doctor for the first physical I've had in a very long time. I got to pee in a cup and had two vaccinations, one of which now feels like a ping pong ball is trying to poke its way out of my upper left arm. The other one burned like a mofo in my right arm, but is now feeling fine. It was like being six again! Or, as Ted reminded me, like that time the Grizz had to be relocated for breaking into a campground trashcan. Oops. What can I say, the Grizz gets wily.
   
5. Tomorrow night is The Life and Times! Totally stoked. They do not disappoint. I'm hopeful for new tunes.
6. Oh! And for my southeastern Ohio pals, I'm heading your way at the end of this month for a recital, drinks, tales, and general madness. Lookout!
   

See this movie.