Paul Rugg (the guy who voices Freakazoid) has a really funny (and random) video up on youtube called CONFIDENCE


Content:

Paul ponders about taking care of seven children...while singing to his chihuahua and dancing around his backyard.





After watching this...you will begin to realize why Freakazoid turned out the way it did! XD It is LOL. aka, you should go watch it! Tis funny

Vid is here--> [link] <-- Yeah, right thar!

WELL WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR! Go WATCH IT! 8D


*dances around own backyard*



Just thought I would share something silly! Besides it was pathetic looking at that 'LUCKY CHARMS' journal entry

WHY ARE LUCKY CHARMS SO ADDICTING?!
I CAN'T STOP EATING THEM!

D8

Ok, that's undoubtably a lie, but it's my best geeky story so far!

Are you ready?

DU DU DU DU

I got to go to Star wars in Concert friday night in Salt Lake City!

and it was AMAZING!



I first heard about this concert when I was talking to a while back. She mentioned that she had gone to one of the performances and that I would absolutely love it and should go. Um hello! Orchestra + Star Wars = two of my favorite things! Of course I would want to go! ( I played viola for 6 years-I know how to play cello and violin as well) The thought of a concert like this being preformed SO close to where I live was just amazing! I checked online to see if there were still tickets left. Yes there were!

Then I came to the realization that none of my friends or acquaintances would really want to go with me to something like this. I didn't have a car available so getting there and back home would be a problem as well. Feeling depressed and that I was going to be missing a fun opportunity, I reluctantly let the idea go, and moved on.

Until last wednesday...

My father came home from Settle from a business trip and was talking to me about books I had borrowed from him. One of those books was the Tao of Pooh (a book that explains Taoism by using the analogy of Winnie the Pooh-good read btw.) and he told me he needed it for a class he was teaching. I said I would give it back, and then proceeded to tell him that I had recently bought a book called "The Tao of Star Wars" and that it explained Taoism with the use of Star Wars. My dad suddenly looked at me excitedly and said, "OH! That reminds me!" I was a bit startled by this. Had he read the book already? NO, something FAR BETTER->

He told me that while he was in Settle he met the concertmaster (a concertmaster is the leader of the first violin section in an orchestra who usually preforms solos, as well as the lead in tuning a full orchestra) for Star Wars in Concert at the hotel swimming pool. They talked for a very long time, the concertmaster, Joe ( forgot his last name, sorry) explained that he was on tour with a whole orchestra that preformed music from all six of John Williams' epic Star Wars scores. Narrated live by Anthony Daniels (the actor who portrayed C-3PO in all six films), the production features a full symphony orchestra and choir, accompanied by specially edited footage from the films displayed on a three-story-tall, high-definition LED super-screen -- one of the largest ever put on tour. And he had worked with John Williams many times! WHOA.


My dad told him that his daughter (haha me) would totally eat this up.
Joe told my dad that they were preforming in Salt Lake City soon and that my dad and I should come see it, then to come find him afterwards and chat. WHOA.
My dad asked me if I wanted to go.
My reaction: "OF COURSE! I really wanted to go but I thought I couldn't go, OMG, that would be AWESOME!" So my dad and I bought tickets that very day for the concert friday the 16th!

(Random:To add to more of my dad's Star Wars/Settle experience he ran into several other of the orchestra performers in the elevator of the hotel he was staying at) He said that it stopped on almost every floor because everyone was hurrying to get to their bus for their Settle concert. LOL)

The concert was held in the Energy Solutions Arena (were the Utah Jazz always play, mind you) My dad and I presented our tickets and went inside. We had about an hour and a half to kill so we wandered over to the SW Exhibit that featured costumes and artwork from the real movies! There was the original C-3PO costume ( for episode 3, I think) some Ewok costumes, guards, Padme costumes, and the original Darth Vader costume! (omg spaaaazzzzz!) Picture found here-> [link]

Anyway, I got some pictures taken with people dressed up as Boba Fett, Stormtroopers, Wedge Antilles, and Darth Vader! Whoa, it was pretty freaktastic, it even had the breathing sound, so when I was standing in front of him it was kinda freaky. Shiver. Despite the fact that these pictures were taken with a crappy camera phone, I was ONE HAPPY ELO!

Lastly, before the show started my dad gave his business card to an usher to give to Joe backstage to let him know that we were there. Hurray!

Soon the concert started and it was pretty spectacular! I think I looked more at the orchestra than at the huge screen with all the film footage being displayed. I had already watched the footage before on the 'Star Wars: A Musical Journey' DVD so it was much more enjoyable for me to witness the actual performers! Though I may be a Violist, the cello parts always get to me. WHOA, it was just fantastic. My dad laughed and said 'Yep there Joe is!' He did a fabulous solo during the Leia number. It was crazy awesome! Seeing Anthony Daniels live was pretty wicked too!

One of the coolest parts of this concert where the effects; fire came out of the stage during some scenes, it was SO BEAUTIFUL and scary! And you could feel the heat all the way up in the seats. Whoa. Then the lighting was simply amazing as well! Here's an example from one of the numbers! -> [link]

The concert ended too soon. Dang it was awesome! Afterwards we tried to catch Joe but he was already gone when we got down to the stage. It's ok though, the dude has been traveling FOREVER and the last thing he probably had on his mind was that random guy he met in Seattle and his daughter wanna talk to him. LOL.
So we left, rather content with the whole situation.
I told my dad that all throughout the concert my hands were twitching because they wanted to play along with the orchestra. It's true. Dang, I miss orchestra!

I'm glad I was able to go and witness such an awesome concert! Well, that's my geeky story!


Cheers!



Elo

I watched Disney's Hunchback of Notre Dame for the first time EVER last night.

Now I can see why my parents refused to let me watch it as a young child-it is quite dark, especially for a Disney film. I have to confess, it was quite refreshing to behold considering how crappy Disney movies seem to be as of late. But to be honest, I side with my parents in saying that I wouldn't recommend it to little kids. There is sooo much stuff in there that will just fly over their heads. It's insane.

For instance, the whole plot is practically driven by the fact that an old man has the hots for a young gypsy woman, and is so obsessed with her that he will practically ANYTHING to have her. (burn Paris to the ground)

Still, it's good, but a more mature and older audience will appreciate it more so than a little kid. I suppose that is what those silly gargoyles are for. Har Har har, Jason Alexander.



Anyway,
I Love the soundtrack and went searching for it today and found a song from the Hunchback of Notre Dame Musical ( de Paris) instead.
Your Love Will Kill Me I LOVE THIS SONG!!!

I couldn't help but make a quick music video for it.
here--> [link] <--here

Frollo is probably one of the best Disney villains ever because he's so HUMAN-flawed, has weaknesses, is easily corruptible, and most of all, hypocritical. (gotta love the whole religious stuff in here) Oh lol, and he's got that evil villain nose. Hahaha aka the Dark Ace nose. I LOVE IT!

Anyway,
would you mind checking out this vid and telling me what you think? Thanks a bunch!






(On a side note: If you've read my past journal about my eye problems. I still am sensitive to flashes and stuff, but it looks like things have calmed down a bit. I just can't watch stuff in the dark. if I was still struggling on the same level that I was about a week and a half ago, I wouldn't be writing a journal about watching a movie now would I? Thanks to those who have been concerned. It's much appreciated )

Have you ever seen Jay Leno's Jaywalking segments on the Tonight SHow?

(If you haven't seen it before and have no idea what it is- here is a quick summary taken from wiki- 'Jay Leno asks people questions about current news and other topics in public areas around Los Angeles (usually Hollywood Boulevard, Melrose Avenue or Universal Studios). Most responses are outrageously incorrect; for example, one person believed that Abraham Lincoln was the first president, and another could not identify a picture of Hillary Clinton. Sometimes the questions are of the "What color is the White House?" level, such as asking in what country the Panama Canal is located in. Up to 15 people are interviewed in an hour or less for each segment, with about nine interviews used on the air.' )

OK,
well the Quark club (sci-fi/fantasy club) at my school decided to make their own version of 'jaywalking' but over course, in fantasy/sci-fi style. 10 questions were formulated, and random people on campus were then asked if they knew the answers.

Star Wars fans will probably get a kick out of this. But if you like anything movies, games, comics, etc, then all of this might be enjoyable for you

HERE IS THE LINK!
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