Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici

So earlier today I went and finally saw "V for Vendetta", and I really liked it. I didn't come into it expecting much, but I really enjoyed it. I remember from European History the story of the Gunpowder Plot, and it always captivated me. I mean, an assassination attempt involving blowing up a major building? It's just so over-the-top that it was ingenious. Nobody expects that, you know. But back to the movie - while I'd heard some criticisms about the fact that the pertinent facts are beat into your head over and over (and this is true, but not to a huge extent - about as much as any other movie) as a whole I thought the story was well written, well acted, and overall a very good movie. Easily the best of the limited lot I've seen in 2006, but May's trifecta of X-Men 3, MI3, and The DaVinci Code all look promising.

When will people ever learn how to use their turn signals? I think my most hated "use" of the turn signal is when people finally turn on their signal in the middle of a turn, while they're already turning. Why bother? I mean, the whole point is to tell me, the other driver, that you're going to turn. When you're already turning, I KNOW you're turning. Last time I checked, blind people don't drive.

Animal Crossing: Wild World has been a lot of fun so far. Who would have thought that gardening, fishing, and foresting could be so interesting? Yes, I know that sounds terribly wimpy. Fortunately I don't really care. Fun is fun, no matter how unmanly it may be dressed up.

Next week is the last week of classes and Saturday's the big day. I'm not overly concerned with school or my MCAT prep, but I'd always like to do better. Can't wait for two weeks from today though - the summer should be a lot less stressful.

A couple weeks back I had a nasty run in with Office Depot and some customer service issues. I fired off a letter to OD customer service, and today got an apology...and a $100 giftcard. Crazy. Kudos to Office Depot for owning up to their mistakes - you've kept my business.

Boston has to do something about Boomer Wells. He looked absolutely terrible the other night, struggling to get out of the 2nd. Schilling and Beckett have looked incredible while Wakes and Clement have each had a good and a bad outing. I say trade Wells (to the Yankees, hell, that's where he wants to be) and sign Clemens. I would kill for Rocket to don the Red Sox uniform one more time. Here's to hoping.

While NFL draft talks have been hot lately, I have heard absolutely nothing about what my Buccaneers are going to do. I've got no problem with that as Gruden has been a drafting machine. Cadillac sure worked out. Here's to hoping this year's pick will be a good one.

I hate pro basketball. Just sayin'.

Since I'm touching all the sports here, I'm sure hoping my Thrashers can pull it off and get that 8th slot in the east. I don't think they will, but they sure came close. One of these years it's gonna happen. I still need to get a Thrashers jersey someday.