Famous Last Words: Week 12

So I saw "Nightcrawler" and thought it was really good. I think Jake Gyllenhall did such a great job with his character. At the beginning of the movie it is clearly established that his character is not a good person. He then goes on a journey to become the best at what he loves doing, no matter what happens to others along the way. The ending sort of reminded me of "No Country for Old Men" in the way he can't be stopped. I would love to say more, but I don't want to spoil the plot for anyone. I really like seeing movies at The Warren. The theater is so nice, and the balcony/directors seating is even nicer. You can order drinks while you watch a movie at the theatre.

Nightcrawler poster

I'm really glad the Thunder picked up their second win of the season tonight. I would argue that the Thunder are the best 2-5 team in the history of the NBA. Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook being out are obviously terrible for the team, but the Thunder were also dealing with injuries to other players throughout the week. The fact that they aren't getting blown out every game bodes very well for the Thunder. My fantasy basketball team also won this week, so I'm pretty excited about that.

I couldn't finish school last fall for medical reasons and had to take an incomplete in a few of my classes. When you get an I, you have one calendar year to finish the course or receive an F. I just have to take a final in two classes, but it has been so long since I learned the material. I am going to have to start studying pretty much all day everyday soon for these classes so I can do well on the finals and finish the classes.

Week 12: Reading Diary B

At least Arjuna got to have some positive experiences at the end of his exile. Also, the ability to use divine weapons will surely come in handy for him later. The story of Mankanaka seems very silly to me. I can think of many dangers of eating just grass and weeds, but dancing as a result of bleeding grass juice was not one of them. I can't believe that the Pandavas saved Duryodhana, and then let him go. So much trouble could have been avoided if they just dealt with him then.

Week 12: Reading Diary A

It seems strange to me Yudhishthira is able to gamble things that aren't his to gamble. I understand him gambling jewelry and elephants, but I cannot understand him gambling his brothers. These aren't his servants, they are his family members. They seem to be cool with the whole thing though, which is also very strange. After Draupadi secures their freedom, I don't understand why Yudhishthira would accept Duryodhana's final offer. They were obviously going to lose. After all this, I feel like Yudhishthira needed to hear from Vyasa to let him know that it can be much worse.