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When I was at the shipping company this afternoon, the little old guy at the counter asked me if I was Canadian. I was pretty amused. I related this to Snookums at lunch, and I was just about to point out to him my theory of how my years abroad must have softened and changed my harsh Midwestern accent, when he interrupted me with: “He was just being polite. Canadians get really pissed off if you assume they’re American.” OH.

I’ve been thinking about joining this meme (you answer five new questions every Friday), but I didn’t manage to get around to it til today. And since it’s still officially Friday in the U.S., I’m gonna go for it.

1. You’ve just won a complete collection of movies starring one actor – what actor would you pick? I’d like to say someone highbrow like Bette Davis or Peter O’Toole, but in reality, I’d probably pick Ewan McGregor or John Cusack. They’re always in good stuff. (Actually I think my sister HAS all the Cusacks already.)

2. What was the last movie you saw in a theater? The Man Who Wasn’t There. See my comments here.

3. What was the last video or DVD that you bought? I bought Snookums the complete James Bond DVD collection for Christmas. Of course, the shipping company screwed up and we didn’t get it til today, but he was still happy.

4. What movie could you watch over and over again and not get sick of? Probably Pride and Prejudice. I notice something new in it every time I see it. And I watch it every time I get sick or sad. It cheers me up.

5. How do you plan to spend your weekend? Today the Snook and I went to pick up his vids from the shipping company, and then we took a walk through Erskineville and had lunch in a cafe. Tonight we’re headed to the Nags Head Pub with the Snook’s friends to see Samson and Sharkey, an awesome duo that play cover songs. No plans for tomorrow yet, but I’m thinking “BEACH”. Sounds nice, doesn’t it?

Yesterday I attended my first professional cricket game at the Sydney Cricket Ground where I saw Day 3 of the Australia versus South Africa Test. If you’re interested in seeing some pictures and maybe learning a little bit about this great game, head on over to my Photos section.

Oh, and please don’t knock the pasty white computer people. The Snook and I are trying very hard to shake off the effects of two years in England, but it ain’t easy. 🙂

They’re making a sequel to The Bridges of Madison County. That’s so ridiculous. Did you see the movie of the original book? I was forced to watch it against my will, but by the end I was sobbing like I’ve never sobbed before. Clint Eastwood is a god. The whole point is that these two people had four days together and then had to stay apart for the rest of their lives. How can you even make a sequel to that? It would destroy the whole point of the first damn book!

Two pictures for your amusement: the funniest picture of Snookums EVER, and our lovely New Year’s party.

Oh no! The Clintons’ dog Buddy was hit by a car and killed. I bet Socks put a hit on him or something.

‘N Sync cameo in Star Wars: Ep. 2 confirmed. Excuse me, I’m going to go burn my Queen Amidala costume.

Congratulations to my Dad, who just got engaged! Way to go, Pops!

HAPPY BLOG BIRTHDAY TO ME!
Yes, web-goddess is one year old today! Isn’t she a lovely baby? Actually I haven’t changed the design at all; that must be some kind of record.

New Poll!
Kris: “Hey, Snookums, I need a new poll for web-goddess. What’s a good question?”
Snook: “What’s your favorite salad?”
Kris: “HAHAHAHAHA”

Yeah, so it just struck me as funny at the time.