A Room With A View

Hey there, my peeps!!!

2009-04-04T13:35:00.001-07:00

I started a new hobby/game on the David Cook fansite:

http://www.davidcookofficial.com/node/add/blog

It's called "Whatchu Lookin' At?" David Cook Edition. The premise is to take a picture of an odd staring object and share it with the rest of the David Cook fans to hopefully entertain David Cook while he's on tour. Hopefully it will catch on and David will send his fans his own "Whatchu Lookin' At?" photo. Still don't know what the photo's are supposed to look like? Well here are some examples:

I only ask that you do not create your own graffitti, but only take the pictures. That would ruin the fun of it all and turn you into a vandal/criminal... and that isn't fun for anybody. Happy picture taking:) <--whatchu lookin' at?

Hey there fellow Goddess Queens and Kings of the Blog-o-verse:)

2009-03-26T20:02:00.000-07:00

Well, another year has passed without me updating my Blog. I was busy becomming single again, and getting back to date wieght:) I truly intend to do my best writting in my Blog today. I hope you enjoy:)

The Phili Trip of Frida love: It all began when my sister convinced me to drive to Phili for the Frida exhibit. It was the beginning of the greatest Sumer EVER!!!

I got to see all of the biggest Summer Blockbuster movies.

I got to go to my favorite place in the world... New York... the only man I've ever loved:p

Whilst in NYC, my sister and I spent the Summer of '08 going to way off Broadway preformances starring our new favorite up and comming actress, Isis King. Remember the name. She is wonderful:)

And, what would New York be without checking out the play of New York's newest resident actor, Daniel Radcliffe. My sister and I decided to check out his performance in Equus on (of all days) September 11th. Richard Griffith's (in his portrayal of Dr. Martin Dysart) stole the show. Griffith's was magnificent!!! Daniel Radcliffe plays the role of Alan Strang: a troubled youth whose reach for Devine faith dangerously melds with his mental struggle with beastiality leading him to blind a stable full of horses. In the beginning Radcliffe started off so opaquely seasoned and strong that I thought he would carry the focus of the play throughout. I however was wrong. In the center of the play, Radcliffe quickly lost focus, and the closer he came to the scenes addressing Alan's sexuality, the more he came off as a nervous, overworked teenager. In a poinient scene with Equus (the object of Alan's obsession *magnificently portrayed with artistic perfection by Lorenzo Pisoni*), there was a malfunction of a harness, to which Griffiths (a seasoned stage and screen actor) remained in character whilst Radcliffe addressed the other actor onstage to help him with the malfunctioning meconism. That, for me, was unexcusable. It would have completely ruined my voluntary suspension of disbelief if Griffiths hadn't stayed true to the character he portrayed. After the scenes that required nudity to further the story were over, Radcliffe then seemed to calm and begin to poise himself again as a professional actor. By such time it felt like it was too little too late. I came to the play to see Strang as portrayed by Radcliffe, not Daniel as portrayed by himself. I wanted Alan Strang to have developed a soothing mechanism of stroking the palm of his hand on soft surfaces. Radcliffe began to explore this method of soothing in his scenes with Equus, but it was never developed for the stressful times Alan was forced to open up in the theraphy sessions. It would have clearly added an element of connection with the audience by having Alan habitually stroke his arm or the edge of his chair to have us remember a feeling of intimacy and safety Alan felt when with Equus. I was amazed and touched by the sense of fear Alan eminated in the beginning of the play, (for the frightening act of blinding the stable horses) and I wanted to stay with that feeling of fearing Strang for a longer period of time. Another disapointment for me.

Delightfully, Anna Camp (Jill Mason) seems like the type of actress who is hungry for her craft, and therefore stays true to her character further drawing you into the play. She moves gracefully onstage, and never goes out of character even when the lights go down and the scene is over. This is magnificent, for she clearly knew that though the scene isn't over when the lights go down, but when the actors are off the stage. If she didn't stay in character and ran off of the stage in a blind fury (the way Radcliffe did after Jill and Alan's twisted love scene) the illusion would be ruined. Happily this is not the case with Anna. She is clearly a talented stage actress. Radcliffe must develop his craft ALOT more before setting another toe onstage, however I do believe him to be a brilliant actor on the big screen. Trouble is, on the stage, there is no such thing as take two.

2006-11-04T03:58:00.000-08:00

Editor-N-Chief :)
Hey there Fellow Goddess Queens of the Universe!!! After being gone so long, I wouldn’t dream about simply touching on a couple of subjects to traipse off into obscurity once again. And so, here it is… Room With A View entry Part two:) Enjoy!!!

(parody to the song “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”)
By E. Perez
Have yourself a very meager Christmas.
Sorry money’s tight.
Until Christmas Eve my wallet will feel light.
Have yourself a very meager Christmas.
Lots of bills to pay.
By next year I hope these bills will go away.
Here I am at the dollar store, seeking presents for my friends.
Getting cards for my co-workers.
Will this shopping never end?
Through the stress
I have to hold together
Or, I’ll have a cow.
Hope you like your toe-socks and your porcelain sow.
And have yourself a meager little Christmas now.

Only two months to the holidays, and you don’t yet have your Christmahanaquanzica gifts (or Festivus for the rest-of-us)?!! Well, not to worry. Here at Room With A View, we have accumulated a list of cool Christmas gift ideas for the holiday season ;)

1. One of the best holiday gift ideas is one that I have personally tried myself. They’re chocolate or CD-Christmas cards. Click on the following link to check it out:)
http://www.gneil.com/solutions/HolidayGreetings/Gifts/default.aspx?LMS=929&SiteID=892575
2. Another great and quick gift idea is a personal DVD gift book made personally by you. The first thing you would need to know is your gift receivers’ favorite DVD movie collection such as Indiana Jones, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Kill Bill… etc. and pick up a copy. Next, you pick up a scrapbook. Here’s a link I recommend:
http://www.scrapbooks.com/index.php
Next, Search, Ask, or Google the movie you bought, and print all of those great movie behind-the-scenes tid-bits that the movie isn’t going to have such as movie trivia questions or movie still postcards that you can create yourself from the pictures you download to your computer from online :) You can also personalize the movie scrapbook with the original movie stubs from the first movie you guys ever saw together and/or with a couple of your own photos. Get creative with it. Trust me… they’ll love you forever.
3. Don’t have that kind of time or patience? Well, if the person you’re creating a gift for has their own computer, you can always use your Windows Movie Maker, your Computer Cam, or your office PowerPoint to make them a personalized slideshow of all the pictures you’ve collected of them throughout the years. Set the slideshow to a poignant song that they love and play the music as they watch the slideshow, to earn extra special points:)
4. Not a big Do-It-Yourselfer, but you still want to get them something extra special for the holiday season? Click on the following links for a hoard of great one-of-a-kind gift ideas: http://www.uncommongoods.com/
5. Do you have a board-game crazed friend or family? Well then this is the best idea for you. Just pick up a Photo-o-poly board-game and create your own personalized Monopoly board. Simply insert your own pictures and you can easily create family memories that can last a lifetime. Just click on the following link if it sounds like your cup-o-tea :)
http://www.futurememories.com/lfs-64071.html?referrer=google
6. Just can’t decide what to get this person or these people AT ALL!!! Well this is the site for you. When all else fails, you can click on the following link for this great holiday gift idea search engine. It’s fun, informative, and best of all… it’s free :)
http://www.findgift.com/Services/Gift-Wizard/?CID=10009&PID=7&AID=GiftIdeas&VID=4&SID=2&ppc_kw=gift%20ideas&ppc_type=1
7. This isn’t really a gift idea as it is a holiday card advice. When making out your holiday cards, you don’t have to go the way of the Christmas CD, chocolates, or DVD’s. But, the holidays are a time of year when we all should be showing others just how much we mean to one another. That, to me, means putting a little more effort into the everyday things I do for those people who touch my life on a daily basis. I personalize my cards with a famous quote that I feel sums up how grateful I am to have the other person in my life. It takes time. It takes care. But, it is worth it. After all, there’s nothing colder than me spending my entire weekend making out my cards, only to open the cards I get and see my name was quickly scratched on a piece of cardboard in unintelligible handwriting in an effort that looks like it took 5seconds. Oh well!!! It’s the thought that counts… even if it was only 5 seconds ;)

TV-N-ME :)

Ugly IS the new beautiful!!! And, there is no show that proves that more than ABC’s “Ugly Betty” starring America Ferrera. First spotted in the movie “Real Women Have Curves” as the Latina-American Ana Garcia who was struggling between self-success and family obligation, you could see the beginning of a promising acting career.
Now playing the character of Betty Suarez, the newest and most ostracized member of Mode Magazine, we can watch America as she blossoms into the hottest actress since… dare I say it? the shows executive producer, Salma Hayek? Okay. Maybe not yet. But, don’t rule her out in the future.
Ugly Betty is on ABC, click here for local listings: http://abc.go.com/primetime/uglybetty/index.html

I really should have mentioned this show a long, long, long, long, long time ago. But this is not only one of the best shows on cable, the first and second seasons are now available on DVD. So this is not only a cool mention for TV-N-Me but also a great holiday gift idea times two. It’s got great characters, writing, music, and actors. What is this show you might ask? It is none other than…

Click on the following link to access a terrific website about an even better show :) http://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/originals/rescueme/

2006-11-02T04:03:00.000-08:00

Editor-N-Chief :)

Thaaat’s riiiiiight!!! I’m baaack!!! And, after my long break, do I have news for you fellow Goddess Queens of the Universe. I have Movies-A-Go-Go, a new Poetry for the Masses, a celebrity heads-up spotlight, and much, much, more. So choke-down that last Halloween candy-corn, stop your Madonna-Momma-Drama (unless you run into Wilmer, because we could all use a thousand dollars in cash-money), and if you are currently holding a tape recorder given to you by a man named Jigsaw, don’t push play!!! Oh, one more thing… enjoy :)

Celebrity Heads-Up Spotlight :)

Prison Break star Wentworth Miller is eyeing a second career as a writer after completing his first screenplay. The heart-throb, who plays tattooed jailbird Michael Scofield in the hit show “Prison Break”, has used his time off from the program to get busy at his PC. He says, "It's a love story with a (Alfred) Hitchcock twist. A cross between The Stepfather, Shadow Of a Doubt and Dracula mythology. Whatever he’s writing, it shows his versatility, and proves that he’s not just another “pretty face”.

Movies-A-Go-Go :)
Ghostrider, Motorcycle… HERO!!!
For all of those Spidey-fans who cannot wait for May of 2007 for their comic-book-hero-movie-fix, have I got the movie for you. Ghostrider starring Nicolas Cage is sure to wet your comic-book whistle, even if you are not a comic-geek like lil-ol-me :)
Don’t believe me? Check it out yourself by clicking on the following link:
http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/ghostrider/

According to BBC News Online, Bruce Willis is to feature in the fourth Die Hard film next year. The Hollywood A-Lister will return as the tough New York detective John Mc Clane in the movie, which is entitled "Live Free or Die Hard." It's set to be released on the 29th of June 2007, where it should feature as a cool flick for the Independence Day weekend!!! The original film in the Die Hard franchise was released in 1988 and established the 51 year old Willis as the major box office star he is :)

Poetry for the Masses

“Promotion” –by E. Perez
This is the time that rings happiness into my soul.
My mind, a swimming sea of joy.
The day began for me instilling strength making me bold.
I felt as if I conquered Troy!
For four long years, I paid my dues.
I did not think this day would come,
When I’d receive this gratitude.
The morning came.
Out came the sun.
The ringing harmony of my epervescent heart,
It touched me, and now holds me tight.
The time has come; my boss looked me in the eye and called me smart.
I feel as if I’ve taken flight.
Before, I was so overlooked.
As I, within the shadows; pushed.
They didn’t care how hard I worked.
All my ideas were quickly shushed.
It was a constant struggle lost,
As I within their darkness kept.
I wouldn’t frown at any cost,
Yet deep within, my soul… I wept.
With this new job, I got away.
And, now my life is filled with song.
I welcome blissfully this day.
The time has come, when I belong.

2006-07-10T15:03:00.000-07:00

Editor-N-Chief:)
Hey there fellow Goddess Queens of the Universe!!! It’s lil-ol-me sending you celebrity sightings that were Fly in the Month of July!!! I also want to personally thank all you fellow goddess queens that voted Kaysar back into the Big Brother House. Missed his comeback? Well click the following link to view the entire episode for free.
http://www.cbs.com/primetime/bigbrother7/
And, don’t forget the new episode on Channel 2 Tuesday at 8PM (7 central).
Only one last thing to say… Where the HELL is my chiffon!!!

No… not Tiffany:
One Simon Mall, in Somewhere New Jersey, had its 20th birthday bash. I was simply shocked when (on my “Devil Wears Prada-esk” vacation to the Big Apple) lil-ol-me and my Mom (pictured above) decided to do a little vacation shopping. We literally fell upon the party, and were glad we did. There were free cookies, funny clowns, and prizes galore. We stayed to try our luck on a car giveaway they were having at 7PM, and we were glad we did, because we received a free concert from none other than Deborah Gibson. For those Goddess Queens who aren’t in tune with the 80’s teen queen, check out her official website and feel free to get “Lost In Her Eyes”:
http://www.deborah-gibson.com/news/

Naked Cowboys on Planet Hollywood :)
The second celebrity sighting of my Big Apple Vacay happened, in the heart of Manhattan, Times Square. My boyfriend and I were on our way to lunch at Planet Hollywood when we had a run in with Time Square’s most famous cowpoke… “The Naked Cowboy”. This guitar toting, underwear clad cowboy is a marketing dream. (Check out his website here: http://www.nakedcowboy.com/index.html) After our quick semi-celeb run-in. Lil-ol-me and my papi-chulo had a great time at the always fantastic, and always fun Planet Hollywood. The ambiance is out of this world for any and all Goddess Queens who absolutely love the movies, and love being treated like a star. After dinner, one simply must check out all the movie memorabilia and try your hands in the celebrity handprints. It will make you feel like a star!!!

The King of the Minskoff :)
I have seen many Broadway musicals in my time, and I can tell you after seeing “The Lion King” at the Minskoff Theatre, no one does it quite like Disney. From the elaborate/simplicity of the sets, to the complex/creativity of the costumes, this musical is pure Disney gold. Elton John’s brilliant music shines in this portrayal of the Disney classic. The choreography is superb to say the least, and is enjoyable for both men and women/young and old. If you get the chance, check it out:
http://disney.go.com/disneytheatrical/thelionking/

All my Mets fans:
Celebrity sighting number three happened at none other than Shea Stadium. I was doing what the Romans (or in this case New Yorkers) do, and taking in a baseball game in good old NYC. Just as we were settling into our seats behind home plate, who should appear just beyond the mesh netting but one Susan Lucci. For those Goddess Queens/God Kings of the Universe who don’t completely L-O-V-E “All My Children”… shame on you. Even if you aren’t a big fan of daytime soaps, Susan is the type of diva this blog is all about. Goddess Queens/God Kings of the Universe Unite!!! Anywho… as I was about to bow to a Goddess of Goddesses I called out her name, and she was gracious enough to smile, wave, and pose for a pic. Truly gracious:) (Check out her site:
http://www.susanlucci.com/)

Double Header to Remember :)
After the La-Lucci sighting, I still had two games to watch, and boy-howdy were they fun!!! Let us not even mention the first “warm-up” loss, but let’s definitely mention that great comeback!!! David Wright has the right stuff, but so do the rest of the Star-Studded Mets. They kicked (my hometown) Marlin booty. And, I’m less than sorry to say, I’m glad for them. After you see the Mets in action live and in person there is no doubt that NY sure knows its baseball. Check out clips of Mr. Mets favorite team:
http://mets.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/index.jsp?c_id=nym

TV Heads-Up:Do you know where Andre is? Did you remember your chiffon? Do you know what the heck I’m talking about? Well, for those Goddess Queens who do, it’s that time yet again. Yep, you guessed it. Another season of Bravo’s Project Runway is getting underway July 12 at 10 PM (9 central). Did you miss last season? Well now it’s time to get a jump on your fashion-fights. Visit the site at: http://www.bravotv.com/Project_Runway/

Fashion not your thing? Then check out the Fox favorite “So You Think You Can Dance”, and boogie-oogy-oogy ‘til you just can’t boogie no more. It’s something to watch on Fox until “Prison Break” returns August 21st.
http://www.fox.com/dance/
http://www.fox.com/prisonbreak/

2006-06-26T19:36:00.000-07:00

Editor-N-Chief :)
Well, Fellow Goddess Queens of the Universe, I have yet another culmination of information ready willing and able to set your sights on a bigger, better summer than ever. So, batten down your hatches, shiver your own timbers, and look up in the sky this summer. You just might have a Super-man in your sights. Only one last thing to say… enjoy :)

Heads-Up Me Maties :)
Don’t forget, fellow Goddess Queens of the Universe about those two blockbuster hits coming soon to a theatre near me. Yes, I’m talking about Pirates of the Caribbean II, and Superman Returns.
Check out the links below:
http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/pirates/index.html

http://supermanreturns.warnerbros.com/

Books/Movies-A-Go-Go :)
Well, besides the obvious movies listed above, may I recommend “The Devil Wears Prada”. It is my current summer read, and I must say, it’s wonderful. For all us Fellow Goddess Queens that have ever felt under-worked and overpaid, this is a must. But take it from me, read the book first. :)

Websites to Surf for :)
The first website to surf for is the “be-all-end-all” of all websites. That is the main reason it has appeared previously in this blog. That site… of course, is Liquidgeneration.com. Why Liquidgeneration? If you are a pop-culture, junkie with a taste for college-antics, then Liquidgeneration is for you. They poke fun of everything from GW to Paris Hilton. I also love the site because of their quizzes, games, cartoons, movie clips, and music suggestions. If you have ever felt out of the loop, this is the one site you can visit to get right back in the loop. That’s why Liquidgeneration gets the number one spot for the best website to surf for. (R) (PS-NOT KID FRIENDLY!!!) :)
http://www.liquidgeneration.com/mainstreet.aspx

A close second on our list is the infamous HomestarRunner.com. This is chock filled with brainy, and zany characters (my favorite being Strong Bad). The entire site is interactive, and half the fun is seeing what surprises you can uncover on the site. The site is definitely worth your while. And, if you don’t like it you always have the option to e-mail Strong Bad and tell him exactly how you feel. Just don’t expect him to be too nice to you if you do. (PG-13)
http://www.homestarrunner.com/firsttime.html
Third on our list of super-cool websites is the extremely kid-friendly Simpsons.com. Another interactive site, this one allows you to explore the actual hometown of that loveable Fox family… namely The Simpsons. Have a cold one with Barney, play Lisa’s Sax-a-ma-phone, and check out Smithers strange screensaver!!! This website is a great way to catch up on the pop culture phenomenon or continue your love of the cartoon classic. (PG-13)
http://www.thesimpsons.com/index.html

The forth website I think is worth surfing for is the site that is kid friendly to kids of all ages. At least, it has been since the 50’s. Of course I’m speaking of that toon-filled website Looney Tunes.com. Also interactive, this site gives us free Looney Tune cartoon classics, as well as create-a-cards, games, and merchandise to wear on your next summer outing to Great Adventure. At least this way you won’t spend a fortune buying the stuff in the theme park. (G) :)
http://looneytunes.warnerbros.com/web/homepage/homepage.jsp

Last, but definitely not least, is my fifth stop in summer web surfing. That would be YouTube.com. Did you not catch that embarrassing Connie Chung sendoff? Did you miss that awkward hug GW gave to that navel-graduate? Well, not to worry!!! Most likely someone else has captured it on video for you and posted it on You Tube!!! The best part of this website is that, if you join, you too can put your own web-junk on the internet. (R)
http://www.youtube.com/index

Editor’s Plea :x
I regret to say that I have a plea for all of my Fellow Goddess Queens of the Universe. I am a Big-Brother junkie. Yes, I admit my corny love-affair started last summer when there was nothing else on TV. It started innocently enough. I looked at my remote control, and there it was… the number 2. No, lil-ol-you, I told myself. Don’t do it. CBS is strictly for the geriatric crowd, and others who are incapable of changing the channel due to incarceration or near death. But, there that number two was starring at me… so I changed the channel. There it was. Big Brother was on, and I was hooked. I totally started to idolize one, and one member of the Big Brother cast only (okay Howie and Janelle were a close second). But, I was saddened by the story of the coolest guy on the show. The one, the only… the king. King Kaysar!!! He lost the competition last year because some jerk who will remain nameless (rhymes with Bennifer) swore on her stinky life that she wouldn’t vote him off the show if he let her win. Then she totally backstabbed him, and one of her friends won all the money. BOO and/or HISS. But, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. This year the viewing audience can vote Kaysar back into the house to give him another chance to win. Yippee and Hurray!!! So please click on the link below and vote your butts off. PS-At least it will give us all a hottie to look at all summer. ;)

http://www.cbs.com/primetime/bigbrother7/

2006-05-22T15:44:00.000-07:00

She wakes in the morning and she’s got to go.
Time’s moving fast, but she’s moving slow.
She comes into work and uses her brain,
But cannot help and feel the strain.
She feels like her world’s spinning round and round.
Her body’s tired, but she can’t slow down.
She could make a thousand dollars, then a thousand more,
but three boys later, still the woman’s poor.
She picks up the boys as her workday ends.
She tries to reach out, and remember friends.
She makes time for housework and her children too.
She says, “Don’t worry, honey, I’ll make time for you.”
She does the dishes with pain in her back.
She feels like she’s going to have a heart attack.
With all this stress she will hardly sleep.
Her mind is spinning and her thoughts are deep.
She says her prayers to the Lord above.
Thanks Him for life and this gift of love.
She wakes in the morning, does it all again.
Vacation’s coming. Only, God knows when.
Her weekend’s for laundry, and her errands, too.
She says, “Don’t worry, honey, I’ll make time for you.”
She gives everything, while they all forget; she isn’t quite finished with her morning yet.
Weekend is over, back to tug-o-war.
With all her running round, now her feet are sore.
She’ll give and give, and she’ll do and do.
She’s grateful, Lord. She does it all for You.
But, she feels like her world’s spinning round and round.
Her bodies tired, but she can’t slow down.
She has no time alone, and it’s a sin.
But, it’s never been easy being Jacqueline.
For your birthday, I wrote you this poem.
I pray for your joy.
Now relax at home.

2006-05-18T16:13:00.000-07:00

Editor-N-Chief:)
Hey there fellow Goddess Queens of the Universe!!! Well another week has come and gone, and the May Blossoms have bloomed:) Is your favorite TV show going into the has been abyss? Are you feeling like the entertainment ship has sailed and you were left on the dock? Well, we here at Room With A View should tell you that only a boring person could ever be bored with all the Fun-tas-tic bordom busters we have in store for our fellow Goddess Queens:) So read on, be thrilled, and as always… enjoy:)

Goofy-Summer-Reads:)
Oprah may have her book of the month club to tantalize your literary palette, but I am here to free you of such epic Summer reading. After all, schools out!!! It’s time to have some fun with your reads, so I give you the Summer weekend books to waste the two days of free time us Goddess Queens have between becoming President and taking over the world this Summer:)
This weeks “goofy-summer-read” is book the 13th of the popular “Lemony Snicket’s Series of Unfortunate Events” series. It’s entitled quite simply… “The End”. The Snicket books remind me of the Bugs Bunny cartoons of old. Throughout the series there are hilarious visual jokes as well as verbal jokes that all but jump off the page toward the reader. There also is an underlying subplot about the author Lemony Snicket, that most readers would argue is slightly more intriguing than the series plot itself. Interesting and dastardly characters make you want to pour through these books like a hot knife through butter. Trust me. Once you pick up these books, you won’t want to put them down.

HBO:)
No I didn’t just say (Ho-bow). How could any good cable hook-up be complete without H.B.O. If for nothing else, for the upcoming final season EVER of Deadwood. That’s right. The famous HBO series is coming to a close at the peak of popularity. And, you know that a series about gun slingers, gold diggers, and the rootinest-tootinest hombres that ever lived in the era of Wild Bill himself is deffinately going to go out… with a bang:)

MTV/MOV…IES
I sooo thought that was going to work as a good intro title when I wrote it down. Anywho… did you get to see all the fantastic films for 2006? Had enough of the Oscar’s picking the winners for you? Well, it’s that time of year when we can all say. “Screw you Academy!!!” It’s time for us to choose our best loved movies of 2006 in the form of… that’s right… the MTV Video/Music Awards!!!!!!! Click on the link below and happy voting. Hey. And, can you vote for Sin City like about a million times, please. Just kidding. The choice is yours… Sin City #1!!! Okay seriously. Nuf said.

http://www.mtv.com/home/splash/index.jhtml?m=2006_movie_awards_hptakeover.swf&b=000000&l=12000

Movies-A-Go-Go
Well let us all forget the last flick-flop… what was that called again?!! Right, let’s put that Bomb aside and look at the bulk of M. Night’s work. The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable, Signs… they speak for themselves. M. Night Shyamalan is one of the most brilliant young directors of the 21st century. His films strike fear and shock into the hearts and minds of audiences everywhere. His films bear a close resemblance to the genius of the late great Alfred Hitchcock yet retain a style that is all Shyamalan. He has a way of finding a persons fright button, and pressing it so slightly that they don’t even realize it’s being pressed until the goosebumps crawl up their spine. The teaser for his latest film, “Lady In the Water”, is as intriguing as it is terrifying. It’s a must see for this Summer, and will be released this June. Click below to see the trailer:)

http://ladyinthewater.warnerbros.com/

2006-05-06T20:04:00.000-07:00

Editor-N-Chief:)
Hey there fellow Goddess Queens of the Universe!!! Well, I am guilty yet again of not being a “set-your-watch-by-me” timely blogger, but I hopefully will make up for it now. How, you may ask… well, that answer is quite simple my Goddess friends. Summer is on it’s way with a vengeance, and with it comes my New York, Puerto Rico, and good-ol-hometown Florida on location vacation entries!!!!!!! Say it with me… YIPPEE!!! Between the movie Blockbusters, TV Big Brothers, and Best Selling Book Buying Blitz, you’d best believe, blogging buddies, a better blog’s never been. Now try saying that three times fast. But, before you begin… (I couldn’t resist) there’s just one thing left to say. American Idol will always have Paris… oops… well, maybe not:xI was on location last week in Puerto Rico, not to find out about the declining/closing government, but to visit my grandma. (Pictured above next to Grandpa.) We got the call about mid-April that she had suffered a heart attack, and would have to receive a quadruple bypass. What is that you may ask? Okay so you know what it is. Pin a rose on your nose, but for my fellow Goddess Queens who have not yet seen that episode of the Simpsons were Homer needed one, it meant the doctors were going to “tinker with her ticker”. All four veins in her heart needed a-fixin. I am happy to report that all went well, and she is currently at home. Although she is going to be struggling through recovery for at least a year, I have never felt more confident that a woman of her strength, courage, and faith will be able to pull through this with little more than a scar and a smile.
I would have loved to tell my Room with a View fans about the tourist hot-spots, stunning views, and spectacular ethnic food in Puerto Rico during my visit, but I spent most of my four days there going from hospital to hospital. You see, while my Grandma was having her operation in one hospital, my cousin was having a baby in another. And, yes, she did name him Mark Anthony. This led me to ask the question… what are the top 20 stupid celebrity baby names!!!
Here's the full Top 20, with the offending parents in brackets:

1. Moon Unit (Frank and Gail Zappa)

2. Fifi Trixibelle (Paula Yates and Bob Geldof)

3. Satchel (Mia Farrow and Woody Allen)

4. Apple (Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin)

5. Daisy Boo (Julia and Jamie Oliver)

6. Rumer (Demi Moore and Bruce Willis)

7. Peaches (Paula Yates and Bob Geldof)

8. River (Arlyn and John Phoenix)

9. Rocco (Madonna and Guy Ritchie)

10. Nell Marmalade (Helen Baxendale and David Eliot)

11. Maddox (adopted by Angelina Jolie)

12. Tiger Lily Heavenly Hirani (Paula Yates and Michael Hutchence)

13. Dweezil (Frank/Gail Zappa)

14. Brooklyn (Victoria/David Beckham)

15. Eugenie (Sarah Ferguson/Prince Andrew)

16. Zowie (Angie and David Bowie)

17. Rolan (Gloria Jones and Marc Bolan)

18. Phoenix Chi (Mel C and Jimmy Gulzar)

19. Coco (Courtney Cox and David Arquette)

20. Romeo (Victoria and David Beckham)

One of the things I loved most about my Puerto Rico trip was meeting both my boy cousins babies for the very first time. It made me hear my biological clock tick, and long with a yearning for… WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! WAA, WAA, WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! Um… nevermind.
Anyone who is even remotely thinking that they are ready, willing and able to handle children should baby-sit that lovely, adorable, and tantrum-filled baby pictured above. Don’t get me wrong. I completely adore her. She belongs to my cousin who’s wife (also my cousin now through marriage) had Mark Anthony. Never before have I seen a child so inquisitive. She wants to know about everything, and as I looked into those big, brown eyes of hers I could recognize yet another future Goddess Queen of the Universe. I was ecstatic when she took the very pictures I have above (okay she just pressed the button but still). I was elated when she started walking around the living room at age one, while holding on to nothing as she brimmed with confidence. I was entertained as she danced to the music from Lazy Town… but then her Mommy was admitted into the hospital, and the tantrum Olympics began. I love babys. I really do. But as young as I am, I especially love babies when I can give them back to their parents.

Movies-A-Go-Go:)
This weeks movies-a-go-go is focused solely on the first summer blockbuster hit Mission Impossible 3!!! If you want to start your Summer right, this movie is a must. If you overlook that whole annoying scientology/Oprah-couch-jump thing, Tom Cruise is still number one in action flicks. Revisiting his role as IMF Operative Ethan Hunt, the action-packed film is filled with action, suspense, and the best stunts since… well, since the last Mission Impossible. The only thing that made me say “hmmm” in a suspicious tone was the remarkable resemblance to Hunts love interest in the movie and Cruises real-life love Katie Holmes-Cruise. But, in the month of Gemini, what’s a couple of twins amongst friends… spooky.

2006-04-02T19:49:00.000-07:00

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Hey there fellow Goddess Queens of the Universe!!! This is a picture of me on the phone with Orlando Bloom. APRIL FOOLS!!! This week’s entry is another multimedia of my mind. Just one last thing to say… April showers bring May flowers, but Mayflowers bring pilgrims. Enjoy.

Movies-A-Go-Go:)
This weeks movies-a-go-go features a little Denzel, Clive, Jodie action/drama flick called Inside Man. Yet another brilliant Spike Lee film, Inside Man follows a bank robbery with a twist. But, as most critiques are focused on the bank robbery twist, I was more focused on the “twist-of-lemon”. That’s right Def Poetry Jam fans, though my main interest was on the main characters and intriguing Jodie Foster sub-plot, I couldn’t help but notice, not one, but two brilliant background cameos. The first was from none other than Def Poetry Jam’s “Lemon Anderson”, and the other famed actor Daryl Mitchell. Check out their Feature Focuses below.

Feature Focus Daryl Mitchell:
Bronx born Daryl “Chill” Mitchell, though best known for his work in films like 10 Things I Hate About You, and Galaxy Quest is an actor of many masks. Though in the 80’s he’s tried his hand in Hip-Hop with his group Groove B. Chill, Mitchell has shown his serious side in Law and Order: Criminal Intent and now in this cameo role in Inside Man. Paralyzed from the waist down in a motorcycle accident in November, 2001, Daryl proves himself a man of extraordinary will and talent. He may be down, but he’s far from out.

Feature Focus Lemon Andersen:
This article comes from the following website:
http://www.lemonshood.com/

Lemon Andersen is a highly critically acclaimed renaissance man, a regular on HBO’s Def Poetry, an original cast member and writer of then Tony award winning Def Poetry Jam on Broadway, a drama desk nominee, he has traveled the spoken word and theatre scene for the last eight years, was chosen as the poet to help sign Lebron James to Nike, recently shot two films with Spike Lee, A lead role on “sucker free city” a new film for Showtime and Spikes latest “She Hates Me”, as well as performing as the lead actor in a short film heading for sundance next summer called Avending Angel. Lemon opened up for recording artist Ashanti at this years HOT 97/FUSE TV fashion show. His theatre credits include Slanguage which he co-wrote with Universes a theatre group directed by Jo Bonney at the New York Theatre Workshop. Other off Broadway appearances include The Ride at PS 122, “U” (Slanguage Workshop) at the Mark Taper Forum, Scotland’s fringe festival and The Painted Bride. Lemon is currently taking dictation and dialect classes with Sam Chwat and acting classes with Susan Batson and has taught master performance art workshops at different universities, colleges and venues including Harvard, Princeton, UMASS and Sing Sing prison to name a few. Lemon was born and raised in New York City.

Failure to Launch VS The Break-Up:
Failure to Launch failed to launch me into hysterics. I think it was the awkward pairing of Matthew McConaughey and Sarah Jessica Parker that didn’t make it for me. The plot is awkwardly fun and predictable, but the cast seems “Lego-like” in that they are interchangeable in any other romantic comedy with no real chemistry jelling between each other in the film. It wasn’t the lack of acting ability or lack of challenging roles in this movie. After all, the film is simply made for fun and laughter. However, as you watch the film, you can’t help but get the sneaking suspicion that casting directors haven’t found the perfect on-screen match for Parker or McConaughey as of yet, and are throwing everyone and their mother together until they find the perfect match. Simply stated at the end of the movie I was left with four little words… Barf and/or hiss.

I simply cannot wait for yet another romantic comedy... namely, The Break-Up with Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn. I’m sure I speak for most Goddess Queens of the Universe when I say I cannot wait to see the on-screen chemistry between these two. Rumors have been circulating for the longest time about the real off set tryst of Aniston and Vaughn. Although unconfirmed by either, it’s bound to make for a box-office smash. After all, who doesn’t want to see Vaughn in a romantic comedy with Aniston while he’s filming Mr. and Mrs. Smith II with Aniston’s ex and the woman who tore them asunder?!! Ahhh, ain’t Hollywood grand?

Orlando Bloom. Orlando Bloom. Oh yeah, and did I mention… Orlando Bloom?:)
The only reason I bring him up besides the obvious “hottie-factor” is the following:

July 7th 2006, Pirates of the Caribbean-Treasures of the Lost Abyss hits theatres everywhere. Both Keira Knightley and Johnny Depp reprise their roles as the less-than-demure damsel in distress<--( try saying that three times fast) Mrs. Elizabeth Swan and the madd “in craft” pirate Captain Jack Sparrow. Even Walt Disney Theme Parks in Orlando Florida are getting in on the action by re-renovating their ever famous Magic Kingdom ride “Pirates of the Caribbean”. The changes will mirror the movies of the same title, and include characters from the films. I for one can’t wait to see how realistic they can make the animatronics of one Mr. Bloom. Yippee!!!

2006-03-06T18:33:00.000-08:00

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Hey there fellow Goddess Queens of the Universe!!! Well, another month has come and gone, but American Idol remains. This weeks update will be chock full of fashion mistakes, prison breaks, and the mafia… and I don’t mean that three-six mafia oscar shock!!! Well, there’s just one thing left to say… the oscar goes to WHO?!!

Oscar Wild Continued!!!
And the winners were…

Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
George Clooney SYRIANA
Achievement in Visual Effects
KING KONG
Joe Letteri, Brian Van’t Hul, Christian Rivers and Richard Taylor
Best Animated Feature Film of the Year
WALLACE & GROMIT IN THE CURSE OF THE WERE-RABBIT Nick Park and Steve Box
Best Live Action Short Film
SIX SHOOTER Martin McDonagh
Best Animated Short Film
THE MOON AND THE SON: AN IMAGINED CONVERSATION John Canemaker and Peggy Stern
Achievement in Costume Design
MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA Colleen Atwood
Achievement in Makeup
THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE Howard Berger and Tami Lane
Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
Rachel Weisz THE CONSTANT GARDENER
Best Documentary Short Subject
A NOTE OF TRIUMPH: THE GOLDEN AGE OF NORMAN CORWIN Corinne Marrinan and Eric Simonson
Best Documentary Feature
MARCH OF THE PENGUINS Luc Jacquet and Yves Darondeau
Achievement in Art Direction
MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA John Myhre (Art Direction); Gretchen Rau (Set Decoration)
Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score)
BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN Gustavo Santaolalla
Achievement in Sound Mixing
KING KONG Christopher Boyes, Michael Semanick, Michael Hedges and Hammond Peek
Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song)
"IT'S HARD OUT HERE FOR A PIMP" FROM HUSTLE & FLOW Music and Lyric by Jordan Houston, Cedric Coleman and Paul Beauregard
Achievement in Sound Editing
KING KONG Mike Hopkins and Ethan Van der Ryn
Best Foreign Language Film of the Year
TSOTSI South Africa
Achievement in Film Editing
CRASH Hughes Winborne
Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
Philip Seymour Hoffman CAPOTE
Achievement in Cinematography
MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA Dion Beebe
Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
Reese Witherspoon WALK THE LINE
Adapted Screenplay
BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN Screenplay by Larry McMurtry & Diana Ossana
Original Screenplay
CRASH Screenplay by Paul Haggis & Bobby Moresco; Story by Paul Haggis
Achievement in Directing
BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN Ang Lee
Best Motion Picture of the Year
CRASH Paul Haggis and Cathy Schulman
Honorary Academy Award
Robert Altman

The Tiny Plane Was Tossed, and Now These Folks Are LOST:)

Hey there fellow Goddess Queens of the Universe. Do you have close friends at work who totally are in love with Lost like you are? Well, I have come up with the e-mail, text message junkies Lost codes. The neat thing about this is that you don’t ever have to watch one episode of the impossibly hard to follow show, and still use these messages to write those friends of yours who love Lost to stay in the loop. Anywho… one last thing to say. Enjoy!!!

Lost Codes:)
10. Here comes the black fog. Meaning: Here comes the boss.
09. The Others are approaching. Meaning: The brown-nosers are in earshot.
08. die@ Meaning: Die!!!
07. Dad? Meaning: Where are you?
06. Driveshaft. Meaning: (You all) everybody.
05. 4 8 15 16 23 42 Meaning: Working now. Write back later. Also means: I have no time.
04. Everything happens for a reason. Meaning: Cheer up, I sympathize.
05. Dharma-rific!!! Meaning: Horrible.
04. Meet me at the hatch. Meaning: Come to my desk.
03. And, I’m Henry Gale. Meaning: What a lie!!!
02. Sayid Meaning: Torture!!!
01. Oceanic Flight 815 Meaning: I’m completely lost.

Here's an example of the codes in use:

Dad? The others were approaching and they are just Dharma-rific!!! I overheard the black fog telling Driveshaft that I'm Oceanic Flight 815... and, I'm Henry Gale!!! Working here is Sayid. If you don't meet me at the hatch later on I think I'm going to die! Well, maybe later. Right now I'm 4 8 15 16 23 42 anyway. Later:)

Comment on how these codes work for you:)

Things To Look Out For:)
TV and You… See For Yourself:)
Jersey may have a new motto, but what’s a motto which-u if you don’t watch the new season of The Sopranos? (9:00PM EST Where else? HBO)

Another thing all fellow Goddess Queens of the Universe should see for themselves is how hot the guys on Prison Break are. Watch it March 20th Fox 5 8:00PM EST.

I was a Project Runway Reject:x
Yes fellow Goddess Queens of the universe, I was a future fashion-ista reject. The sad story goes as follows:
I wasn’t a contestant on Project Runway, or even an applicant. My tale begins over a decade ago when I was applying for a little art college called Parsons. Every year, back in 1994 (my senior year), one senior in the extra curricular art program I belonged to would have the chance to receive a full scholarship to Parsons in New York City. Only six students in my area even made it to the extra curricular art program I belonged to, so I was pretty stoked to even have an opportunity. Five of the six of us worked our buns off, painting and sculpting, making monoprints, and graphite sketches. After all was said and done, I was the youngest Hispanic female artist who had ever had multiple one-woman shows, won multiple art awards and achievements, and I even had received a plaque deeming me the best senior artist of 1994 in three states. I still felt humble, and felt that the best man or woman should win the Parson’s scholarship. There was however that one student who never gained those accomplishments, never had a portfolio or sketchbook, and never even came to one session of the art program he had been ushered into. The day of the Parsons competition came. There I was, all dressed up, with my portfolio filled with 45 3x2 foot paintings, sketchbooks, slides, prints, and hope. My four other fellow classmates also appeared just as prepared, bright-eyed, and bushy tailed. When the Parsons critic arrived to judge the students for the scholarship, the one student who had never come to class, came in wearing a long black cape that he had obviously gotten at Party City. He didn’t speak a word to the judge. He simply went straight to a blank 3x3 foot white canvas. He grabbed a two inch brush, dipped in cadmium red, and wrote the words “BIG IS GOOD” on the canvas. With that being his only submission for the scholarship, he received four free years to Parsons School of Visual Design (one of, if not, the best art college in the tri-state area). For this reason, and this reason only, I have no doubt that the winner of Project Runway (Wed. 10:00 EST on Bravo) will be Santino. Oops, Cloe... I mean, Cloe. Did you see those big shouldered dresses? After all, big is good.

2006-02-22T16:14:00.000-08:00

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Hey there fellow Goddess Queens of the Universe!!! This week I bring you the Movies Top Five, American Idol-Pa-Loser, and Breaking Up Celebrity Marriages… Publicity Boost or Santa Claus (you know… ho, ho, ho)? Well, anywho… there’s just one more thing to say… Torino Rules!!! I mean, enjoy:)

Movie's Top Five:)

These are the top five movies that will make this weekend's blind date a little more bareable. And, if the date is going really bad, you can excuse yourself to go to the bathroom in the middle of any of these movies, and not feel bad that you missed a really great film. After all, February and March are infamous for being the perfect time to release crappy movies that are to late to be nominated for an oscar (March 5th)!!! Nuff said.

1. Eight Below-Ahhh, just in time for the year of the dog.
2. Date Movie-Too late for V-Day, but any movie that has a fat Willow is the movie for me.
3. The Pink Panther-I prefer the J-Lo version of this film... you know... the pink diamond.
4. Curious George-I swear this is not a stab at Bush.
5. Final Destination 3-I'm dieing to see this film!!! Oops... maybe not:x

Ones to Watch:)

If you thought Dave Chappelle fell off the face of the Earth, I have a little news for you... he's baaaaack. That's right. In case you have been under a rock for the past couple of years, Dave Chappelle is by far one of the greatest comedians of the 21st century. His quick wit and humor have been compared with a list of great comedians from Richard Pryor to Chris Rock, but Dave has a distinct style all his own. Keep your eyes out March 5th for Dave Chappelle's "Block Party"!!!

What kind of blog would this be if I didn't give a heads-up to another installment of the ever fased-paced, testosterone-filled, live-action comic book film X-Men III? The third of the X-Men films has alot to live up to. After all, third films often flop. (Godfather 3 and Superman 3 for example.) I still will be the first in line May 26th to see if this Phoenix will rise from the flames, or crash and burn. I may not have psychic abilities, but no one needs mutant abilities to see that this film will be a box office smash.

Need I say more? Am I the only one who can't wait for the Summer just to see the movies? I'm not even going to say a word about the new Superman film. Just click on the link below, and see for yourself:) http://supermanreturns.warnerbros.com/trailer.html

Idol-Pa-Loser:x
Am I the only one who is completely and totally in awe of American Idol? Yes, I can stand-up in the middle of my living room and admit it. “My name is Lil-ol-me, and I am an Idol-holic.” From the antics of Simon, to the monkey-clapping of Paula Abdul, I am hooked. The excitement has actually caused Idol-withdrawal during the Summer, and Idol-envy when a crap-tacular contestant butchers a note that even William Hung could hit. Yes, ladies and gentleman, I am an Idol-holic. Does that make me a loser? Well then strap me up and rent me a copy of From Justin to Kelly. Okay. Maybe we won’t go that far, but feel free to crack on “The Dawg”, and ponder the eternal question, “Why in the hell is Ryan Seacrest on the show?” Vote along with me won’t you? http://www.idolonfox.com/

Water Cooler Topic:)
Breaking-up is Cool to Do?
From Jennifer Lopez breaking up the long time marriage of Mark Anthony to the latest Kristy “Buffy” Swanson skating her way between Lloyd Eisler’s marriage, is being the other woman fast becoming Hollywood’s new black? Angelina Jolie made it downright fashionable to break-up a marriage, when she made Brad Pitt quickly put aside the “death-do-us” part of his marriage to Jennifer Aniston. Some argue that celebrity marriages already have a shelf-life of day-old-bread, but does that make it okay to cheat?
It may just be lil-ol-my opinion, but no matter how many duets you do together or how many African children you adopt, being the other woman is never cool. When describing these type of celebrities, only one word comes to MY mind… tacky.

2006-02-02T19:43:00.000-08:00

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Hey there Room With A View Fans!!! Well, it's about that time again. Valentine's Day is upon us. A time of romance, and of love. Ah, amor... Anywho here is a list of great gift ideas for those of us who are still paying off those Christmas Credit Cards. There's only one last thing to say... Dad? <--sorry "Lost" refferance:) Enjoy.

Great V-Day Gift Ideas:)
<---#1. Simple enough!!! Buy or use an old top hat, and get a cute stuffed bunny to put inside. You can also fill the top hat with some magic cards, and a plastic magic wand. Then the clincher is to place a handmade card in the hat that says "Every Little Thing You Do is Magic" along with two movie tickets to go see Nanny Mc Fee playing at a theatre near you.

#2. If she doesn't like kids movies, you can trade in the top hat idea, and buy her a plush pink panther stuffed animal. That way you can get tickets to go see "The Pink Panther"<---a great date movie, and maybe you can also throw in "Check On It" the new Beyonce single featuring Fat Boy Slim as an added surprise.

#3 If she's not such a movie, but a TV buff then this next idea's for you. Write down all the things you absolutely love about her on little pieces of paper and send her a Sawyer/Jack message in a bottle.

This isn't a gift for her, but for him?

#4. These next couple of ideas are perfect for him and her. You can get an empty fish bowl---> and fill it with those tiny little goldfish. Then attach a note to the bowl that reads... "There may be alot of fish in the sea, but you are the only one for me." Cute and to the point!!!

#5. Squeee!!!!!!! Okay enough of that. The next idea is so sweet, I got a root canal just because I thought of it. Get an empty basket, some Hersey's kisses to fill the basket with, and some small stuffed animal piggies. The note attached should read... Hogs and kisses:)

#6. If all you have are a bunch of DVD's and a tape recorder, this next and final idea is for you. Go through movies both new and old, and record your love's name being said throughout these different movies. Ex: If her name is Jane record her name from "Tarzan", "Mr. and Mrs. Smith", and "Calamity Jane". If his name is Jack, record his name from "Pirates of the Carribean", "Three's Company", and "Lost". Don't fret if their name is Shainida (or Shanido) Hoongerhousen. Just go through all the romantic girlie movies and record the biggest, sweetest, cheesiest love lines said in the movie (for him you can go through all the mob, soldier, cowboy movies available<---not Brokeback Mountain!!! and record the coolest guy lines ever for him. May I suggest "I love the smell of naypalm in the morning", "Who's your daddy now?", and every Godfather quote imaginable... after all, Valentine's Day is a time when we all should leave the guns and take the cannolies.

WHATCHU LOOKIN' AT?!!

Do you have no date on V-Day? Is that ex loser jerk still on your mind? Do you feel like he's stareing at you forever like the little man painted on the door **see above... well we here at Room With A View are here to tell you...

GET OVER IT!!! Here are the best ways to get over that jerk.

1.When in doubt... throw it out. After a relationship is over you should have absolutely no pictures, postcards, or any memorabilia that remotely reminds you of him in the house. 2.On days like "V-Day", just keep calling it V-D Day in your head and be greatful you got rid of the creap by buying yourself gifts you would actually want. 3. Rent "Erin Brocovich", "The Color Purple", "Heathers", "Legally Blond 1 and 2", and "Chicago". 4.Spend at least 200 dollars on your Macy's credit card. 5.Get your hair and nails done, and come to the realization that you are a Goddess Queen of the Universe!!! And, if all else fails, watch reruns of Sex and the City and Desperate Housewives:)

2006-02-01T17:12:00.000-08:00

This February will be chock full of a girlie-tastic Valentine-palooza, along with an ode to a long time friends upcomming wedding, a really good friends bad and good gifts, and last but not least... Oscar-mania!!! Just one last thing to say... ENJOY<---bet you didn't see that comming.

Epitome of Grace Poetry for the Masses:)

I recently rekindled a friendship long lost... but not forgotten. My one time grammer school friend "Grace" and I lost contact once we went to different high schools. Although out of sight, my friend was never to far out of my mind, and I guess I wasn't to far out of hers either. She recently shared the news of her upcomming wedding with me, and we have been keeping in contact through e-mails. The list of my childhood friends was kind of growing a bit thin, and I am more than happy to accept this fellow Goddess Queen of the Universe into the fold. I wish her nothing but the best in her upcomming wedding and dedicate this next Poetry for the Masses to her.

"Grace"

I was picked last in gym class. I became sad and cried. Swiftly she came over to dry my tears. As I think of the friends with us, and of the friends we've left behind, it's thoughts of Grace that drives away my fears. To know that someone like her is out there in the world... A person beautiful, intelligent, and kind. It helps me deal with turmoil life generally unfurles. Remembering our childhood brings me a peace of mind. She is the voice inside my head when I think of simpler times. We not only grew, but also learned together. This deep a friendship can't be captured in a rhyme. She is someone who'll be in my heart forever. Embedded in my memory of childhood is the face of a friend more like a sister, and the person... she is Grace.

Take the Bad With the Good:x

<---And you thought you had a bad grab-bag gift!!!

Yes, ladies and gentlefolk. This is Sofrita-Linda's newest best friend... "Mrs. Kitty O"!!! It just so happens that the reciept of this hideous ceramic nightmare proves a point. Don't ever laugh at someone else's disgusting grab-bag gift, because next year you will recieve the exact same crap-tacular gift they got. (Either that, or as shown by the picture, something worse.) Sofrita-Linda made fun of these very gifts when they were given to the rest of the Desperate Housewives last year. So, thank that tacky Secret Santa for your latest dollor-store dig, and the minute they're not looking throw it in a dumpster.

UPDATE!!! Don't cry for me Sofrita-Linda!!!
Quick quiz...

Brad is to Angelina as... that's right!!! Sofrita-Linda is to Corazon-De-Melon!!! Sofrita's Corazon comes "Back-From-Iraq" in the month of love. The Universe had to make up for that horrible Christmas gift she got by giving her the only gift she ever wanted... Real Estate... oops, Love... I mean love:) After all, she is a fellow Goddess Queen of the Universe:)

OSCAR WILD!!!

Well, it's oscar time again, and I could not be happier with the Brokeback films that were nominated this year. I have attached four Oscar Bingo cards for those of you who party hardy to the Oscar-mania. For those of you who find that a little too hoakey, I also have a list of nominees for the office pool:) So set your computers to print, put your Capote's in the Crash possition, and set your Mountain time to Munich time. We are ready for some Oscars. Good Night and Good Luck.

Oscar Bingo... um... Bingo. Only Oscar style.

And the Nominees Are!!!

Performance by an actor in a leading role

Philip Seymour Hoffman in “Capote” (UA/Sony Pictures Classics)

Terrence Howard in “Hustle & Flow” (Paramount Classics, MTV Films and New Deal Entertainment)

Heath Ledger in “Brokeback Mountain” (Focus Features)

Joaquin Phoenix in “Walk the Line” (20th Century Fox)

David Strathairn in “Good Night, and Good Luck.” (Warner Independent Pictures)

Performance by an actor in a supporting role

George Clooney in “Syriana” (Warner Bros.)

Matt Dillon in “Crash” (Lions Gate)

Paul Giamatti in “Cinderella Man” (Universal and Miramax)

Jake Gyllenhaal in “Brokeback Mountain” (Focus Features)

William Hurt in “A History of Violence” (New Line)

Performance by an actress in a leading role

Judi Dench in “Mrs. Henderson Presents” (The Weinstein Company)

Felicity Huffman in “Transamerica” (The Weinstein Company and IFC Films)

Keira Knightley in “Pride & Prejudice” (Focus Features)

Charlize Theron in “North Country” (Warner Bros.)

Reese Witherspoon in “Walk the Line” (20th Century Fox)

Performance by an actress in a supporting role

Amy Adams in “Junebug” (Sony Pictures Classics)

Catherine Keener in “Capote” (UA/Sony Pictures Classics)

Frances McDormand in “North Country” (Warner Bros.)

Rachel Weisz in “The Constant Gardener” (Focus Features)

Michelle Williams in “Brokeback Mountain” (Focus Features)

Best animated feature film of the year

“Howl’s Moving Castle” (Buena Vista)Hayao Miyazaki

“Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride” (Warner Bros.)Tim Burton and Mike Johnson

“Wallace & Gromit in the Curse of the Were-Rabbit” (DreamWorks Animation SKG) Nick Park and Steve Box

Achievement in art direction

“Good Night, and Good Luck.” (Warner Independent Pictures)Art Direction: Jim BissellSet Decoration: Jan Pascale

“Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” (Warner Bros.)Art Direction: Stuart CraigSet Decoration: Stephenie McMillan

“King Kong” (Universal)Art Direction: Grant MajorSet Decoration: Dan Hennah and Simon Bright

“Memoirs of a Geisha” (Sony Pictures Releasing)Art Direction: John MyhreSet Decoration: Gretchen Rau

“Pride & Prejudice” (Focus Features)Art Direction: Sarah GreenwoodSet Decoration: Katie Spencer

Achievement in cinematography

“Batman Begins” (Warner Bros.) Wally Pfister

“Brokeback Mountain” (Focus Features)Rodrigo Prieto

“Good Night, and Good Luck.” (Warner Independent Pictures)Robert Elswit

“Memoirs of a Geisha” (Sony Pictures Releasing)Dion Beebe

“The New World” (New Line)Emmanuel Lubezki

Achievement in costume design

“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” (Warner Bros.)Gabriella Pescucci

“Memoirs of a Geisha” (Sony Pictures Releasing)Colleen Atwood

“Mrs. Henderson Presents” (The Weinstein Company)Sandy Powell

“Pride & Prejudice” (Focus Features)Jacqueline Durran

“Walk the Line” (20th Century Fox) Arianne Phillips

Achievement in directing

“Brokeback Mountain” (Focus Features)Ang Lee

“Capote” (UA/Sony Pictures Classics)Bennett Miller

“Crash” (Lions Gate) Paul Haggis

“Good Night, and Good Luck.” (Warner Independent Pictures) George Clooney

“Munich” (Universal and DreamWorks)Steven Spielberg

Best documentary feature

“Darwin’s Nightmare” (International Film Circuit) A Mille et Une ProductionHubert Sauper

“Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room” (Magnolia Pictures)An HDNet Films ProductionAlex Gibney and Jason Kliot

“March of the Penguins” (Warner Independent Pictures) A Bonne Pioche ProductionLuc Jacquet and Yves Darondeau

“Murderball” (THINKFilm)An Eat Films ProductionHenry-Alex Rubin and Dana Adam Shapiro

“Street Fight”A Marshall Curry ProductionMarshall Curry

Best documentary short subject

“The Death of Kevin Carter: Casualty of the Bang Bang Club” A Dan Krauss ProductionDan Krauss

“God Sleeps in Rwanda” An Acquaro/Sherman ProductionKimberlee Acquaro and Stacy Sherman

“The Mushroom Club” A Farallon Films ProductionSteven Okazaki

“A Note of Triumph: The Golden Age of Norman Corwin” A NomaFilms ProductionCorinne Marrinan and Eric Simonson

Achievement in film editing

“Cinderella Man” (Universal and Miramax)Mike Hill and Dan Hanley

“The Constant Gardener” (Focus Features) Claire Simpson

“Crash” (Lions Gate) Hughes Winborne

“Munich” (Universal and DreamWorks) Michael Kahn

“Walk the Line” (20th Century Fox)Michael McCusker

Best foreign language film of the year

“Don’t Tell” A Cattleya/Rai Cinema Production Italy

“Joyeux Noël” A Nord-Ouest ProductionFrance

“Paradise Now” An Augustus Film ProductionPalestine

“Sophie Scholl - The Final Days” A Goldkind Filmproduktion and Broth Film ProductionGermany

“Tsotsi” A Moviworld ProductionSouth Africa

Achievement in makeup

“The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” (Buena Vista)Howard Berger and Tami Lane

“Cinderella Man”(Universal and Miramax)David Leroy Anderson and Lance Anderson

“Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith” (20th Century Fox)Dave Elsey and Nikki Gooley

Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original score)

“Brokeback Mountain” (Focus Features) Gustavo Santaolalla

“The Constant Gardener” (Focus Features) Alberto Iglesias

“Memoirs of a Geisha” (Sony Pictures Releasing) John Williams

“Munich” (Universal and DreamWorks) John Williams

“Pride & Prejudice” (Focus Features) Dario Marianelli

Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original song)

“In the Deep” from “Crash” (Lions Gate)Music by Kathleen “Bird” York and Michael BeckerLyric by Kathleen “Bird” York

“It’s Hard Out Here for a Pimp” from“Hustle & Flow” (Paramount Classics, MTV Films and New Deal Entertainment) Music and Lyric by Jordan Houston, Cedric Coleman and Paul Beauregard

“Travelin’ Thru” from “Transamerica” (The Weinstein Company and IFC Films)Music and Lyric by Dolly Parton

Best motion picture of the year

“Brokeback Mountain” (Focus Features)A River Road Entertainment Production Diana Ossana and James Schamus, Producers

“Capote” (UA/Sony Pictures Classics)An A-Line Pictures/Cooper’s Town/ Infinity Media ProductionCaroline Baron, William Vince and Michael Ohoven, Producers

“Crash” (Lions Gate)A Bob Yari/DEJ/Blackfriar’s Bridge/ Harris Company/ApolloProscreen GmbH & Co./Bull’s Eye Entertainment ProductionPaul Haggis and Cathy Schulman, Producers

“Good Night, and Good Luck.” (Warner Independent Pictures)A Good Night Good Luck LLC Production Grant Heslov, Producer

“Munich” (Universal and DreamWorks)A Universal Pictures/DreamWorks Pictures ProductionKathleen Kennedy, Steven Spielberg and Barry Mendel, Producers

Best animated short film

“Badgered” A National Film and Television School ProductionSharon Colman

“The Moon and the Son: An Imagined Conversation” A John Canemaker ProductionJohn Canemaker and Peggy Stern

“The Mysterious Geographic Explorations of Jasper Morello” (Monster Distributes)A 3D Films ProductionAnthony Lucas

“9” A Shane Acker ProductionShane Acker

“One Man Band” A Pixar Animation Studios ProductionAndrew Jimenez and Mark Andrews

Best live action short film

“Ausreisser (The Runaway)” A Hamburg Media School, Filmwerkstatt ProductionUlrike Grote

“Cashback” (The British Film Institute)A Left Turn Films ProductionSean Ellis and Lene Bausager

“The Last Farm” A Zik Zak Filmworks ProductionRúnar Rúnarsson and Thor S. Sigurjónsson

“Our Time Is Up”A Station B ProductionRob Pearlstein and Pia Clemente

“Six Shooter” (Sundance Film Channel)A Missing in Action Films and Funny Farm Films ProductionMartin McDonagh

Achievement in sound editing

“King Kong” (Universal) Mike Hopkins and Ethan Van der Ryn

“Memoirs of a Geisha” (Sony Pictures Releasing) Wylie Stateman

“War of the Worlds” (Paramount and DreamWorks) Richard King

Achievement in sound mixing

“The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” (Buena Vista)Terry Porter, Dean A. Zupancic and Tony Johnson

“King Kong” (Universal) Christopher Boyes, Michael Semanick, Michael Hedges and Hammond Peek

“Memoirs of a Geisha” (Sony Pictures Releasing)Kevin O’Connell, Greg P. Russell, Rick Kline and John Pritchett

“Walk the Line” (20th Century Fox)Paul Massey, D.M. Hemphill and Peter F. Kurland

“War of the Worlds” (Paramount and DreamWorks)Andy Nelson, Anna Behlmer and Ronald Judkins

Achievement in visual effects

“The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” (Buena Vista)Dean Wright, Bill Westenhofer, Jim Berney and Scott Farrar

“King Kong” (Universal)Joe Letteri, Brian Van’t Hul, Christian Rivers and Richard Taylor

“War of the Worlds” (Paramount and DreamWorks) Dennis Muren, Pablo Helman, Randy Dutra and Daniel Sudick

Adapted screenplay

“Brokeback Mountain” (Focus Features)Screenplay by Larry McMurtry & Diana Ossana

“Capote” (UA/Sony Pictures Classics) Screenplay by Dan Futterman

“The Constant Gardener” (Focus Features) Screenplay by Jeffrey Caine

“A History of Violence” (New Line) Screenplay by Josh Olson

“Munich” (Universal and DreamWorks)Screenplay by Tony Kushner and Eric Roth

Original screenplay

“Crash” (Lions Gate)Screenplay by Paul Haggis & Bobby MorescoStory by Paul Haggis

“Good Night, and Good Luck.” (Warner Independent Pictures) Screenplay by George Clooney & Grant Heslov

“Match Point” (DreamWorks) Written by Woody Allen

“The Squid and the Whale” (Samuel Goldwyn Films and Sony Pictures Releasing)Written by Noah Baumbach

“Syriana” (Warner Bros.)Written by Stephen Gaghan

2005-11-21T20:09:00.000-08:00

Editor-N-Chief:)

Hey there fellow Goddess Queens of the Universe!!! Well, yet another week has past at Room With A View. This weeks pic above is to commemorate those of us who will be going to Boston Market to get our “Thanksgiving-eat-on”. Thanksgiving restaurant style (although difficult to find an open location) is not impossible as I discovered a couple of years ago. As a matter of fact, you can find quite a few local locations to enjoy here:
1. http://www.ardore.com/bulletinBoard.asp?m=11
2. http://www.opentable.com/start.aspx?m=8
Anywho… this weeks Room With A View will feature a shout-out to the #1 Goddess Queen of the Universe... ie. a poem for the masses, and what I like to call Puerto-Rican Thanksgiving. Well, there’s just one more thing to say… Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeepaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Puerto Rican Thanksgiving:)

This Thanksgiving, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will feature Dora the Explorer. This is the first ever Hispanic balloon that will ever be seen on the parade. We Hispanics have come a long way from Maria hanging out at Hooper’s Store. This made me pose the question…
What are the top ten signs you are having a Puerto Rican Thanksgiving?!!
1 Instead of turkey, you have pelnir seasoned with sofrito, adobo, sason, and anything else in the Hispanic isle of Supremo.
2 You only serve three kinds of beverages; Malta Goya, Cola Champagne, and Café Bustillo.
3 You shake your Bon-bon to Shakira, (which you play full blast) while setting the table with your Puerto Rico placemats.
4 Instead of giving thanks, you yell weeeepaaa, as you do the sign of the cross.
5 You made enough rice and beans for your 47 cousins (all of whom will be over your house).
6 After dinner, Papo and Maria create their own Latino movie marathon with such movies as “The Best of Carlos Mencia”, and “Monster-in-law”.
7 All of your guests BTOT (bring their own Tupperware) and take leftover for the dog (doglike hunger they’ll have later).
8 The loud music is only disrupted by an after dinner fight between Nani y Carlos about placing the baby Jesus in the manger.
9 The only way you get the guests to leave after Thanksgiving dinner is by yelling, “IMIGRATION”!!!
10 When you get the bigger half of the wishbone, you wish you were adopted.

“Birthday Girl”
By E. Perez

She came in as a breeze on a cool autumn day in Puerto Rico.
She made her mother, younger sister, and father smile.
As she grew, she would be told time and time again that she seemed older than she was.
“Your child is very well behaved,” they would tell Mother in church.
Mother was proud.
Soon came the days of youth, and boys.
She didn’t heed Mother’s warnings.
It took awhile for her to find Mr. Right, and when she found him, she wondered if he would complete her forever.
She wondered if Mother’s words should be heeded.
The illusion of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rodgers flooded her mind.
But youth soon melted, and so did the mythical creature called Mr. Right.
She found herself getting stronger, better, older, and wiser.
God was there for her.
She was there for herself.
She became a driver late in life, and took to living life on her terms.
We laugh, cry, sing, shop, and share together.
Our opinions often differ, but I couldn’t imagine my life without her.
Her humor isn’t sharp, but she makes me laugh all the same.
My rock.
My flower.
My mentor.
My teacher.
My heart.
My soul.
My pride.
My life.
My Mother.

Movie's to Watch For:)

"Memoirs of a Geisha" is the movie based on the best selling novel by Arthur Golden, and is one of the best books I've ever read. The story of a young girls struggle to cope with being sold into slavery. Throughout the novel, she longs to find a feeling of family and belonging. Her only hope soon rests on the shoulders of a single goal... becoming a geisha. The film will be released nation wide December 23. Can't wait for a sneek-peek? Click here:)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0397535/trailers

Comming to theatres December 14th, Peter Jackson's King Kong is likely to be a box office smash!!! Based on the King Kong of old, Peter has the capacity to wow us once again with his computer graffic eye candy. King Kong is large and in charge in this obvious holiday hit. Don't miss the drama, suspence, and gorilla climbing mayhem. And, despite the picture Mema13 will not be featured in this film... darn!!!Click here for gorilla trailer love:)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0360717/trailers

What would a movie heads-up be without a shoutout for this soon to come hit?!! Dan Brown's best selling novel "The Da Vinci Code" is a wonderful romp of murder, mayhem, and a secret sect. I'm sure (unless you have been living under a rock four the last hundred years<---Rip-Van-Winkle... this means you) you have gotten an ear full of press for this highly anticipated film. If you haven't (<---Sleeping Beauty) then it is a film staring Tom Hanks fighting to uncover the murderous mystery. Haven't read the book? <---non-reading-book-guy/gal (okay I promise to stop doing that) Pick up a copy of the novel and take your time with it. The movie isn't sceduled to be released until may 19th, 2006.

Want a sneek peek? Click here to view the trailer:)

http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1808625216/info

2005-11-10T18:35:00.000-08:00

Editor-N-Chief:)
Hey there Room With A View Fans;) Sorry I didn’t post last week, but I promise to make it up with some New November Nonsense. Well, it’s nearly Turkey Day, and that means only one thing… stuffing… YOUR FACE!!! This weeks Editor-N-Chief is dedicated to an office turkey. Gobble, gobble. You know we all have that one person in our office that makes us want to run for the hills. Lil-ol-me will give you some pics I’ve prepared to secretly rag on the foe. In this case… the office pest… EEK!!! I’ve also thrown in a Special Editor-N-Chief rant, and a complete waste of everyone’s time… “Chocolate Math”. This weeks Poetry for the Masses will feature two poems. One deep yet untitled piece, and a little poem I like to call “Thankful”. Well anywho… there’s just one more thing to say… ENJOY:)

Editor-N-Chief Editorial:)

Have you ever had to deal with an office turkey?!! Well here are some photos that will make you feel a whole lot better about not being alone. We all suffer the rath of an office turkey at one time or another...just one more thing to say...ENJOY!!!

From the people who brought you "Dude, Have You Seen My Payraise?", and "Harold M. Kumar Gets the Corner Office"...

"Bragging Jerx"!!! No matter how advanced you think this civilization gets, there will always be some jerx to louse up the curve for the rest of us.

The "New Jerk Times" says... this movie is chock full of idiots. I laughed, I cried, but mostly... I snored.

Rated "B" for Braggadotious. Yet another made up dime word making the bragging jerk climb the ladder of success way before you even know there IS a ladder.

The most long awaited sequal to that blockbuster hit... "Mandingo-Pictures" is proud to present... "La Sangana De La Officina"!!!

Follow our hero's as they try their best to battle the worst echona in the office. It will take cunning. It will take skill. It will take about 7.50 from your wallet.

The top critics say, "La Sangana De La Officina" is as sharp as the swords they thrust at each other".

Top theatre executives are clammering to make "La Sangana De La Officina" go straight to the top!!!

The last movie we bring you may by far be the best...

Year one he had to fight for the Sorcerer's Stone...

Year two he had to fight in the Chamber of Secrets...

Year three he had to fight to save the Prizoner of Azkaban...

but year four Harry Potter faces his worst foe ever... the office jerk!!!

Watch as Harry must laugh at jokes that aren't funny, and watch the clock until closing time. Watch with him... if you dare!!!

Chocolate Math:)

1. First of all, pick the number of times a week that you would like to have chocolate (more than once but less than 10).
2. Multiply this number by 2 (just to bebold).
3. Add 5
4. Multiply it by 50 -- I'll wait while you get the calculator.
5. If you have already had your birthday this year add 1755… If you haven't, add 1754.
6. Now subtract the four digit year that you were born.
7. You should have a three digit number.

The first digit of this was your original number (i.e., how many times you want to have chocolate each week). The next two numbers are YOUR AGE! (Oh YES, it is!!!!!) THIS IS THE ONLY YEAR (2005) IT WILL EVER WORK, SO SPREAD IT AROUND WHILE IT LASTS.

Poetry For The Masses:)

“Untitled”
By E. Perez

This is a sonnet for thee my dear child.
For, I’ll allow my mind to think on you.
Your hands were once very tender and mild.
Once I blinked my eyes, how quickly you grew.
I can’t turn back time. GOD, I wish I could.
Thinking everyday on the things I missed.
I hope you know everything all bright women should.
Like how to make money and how much your missed.
I hope your life is happy and true.
I know throughout your life I wasn’t there.
I want you to know daughter, I love you.
Wonder everyday if you even care.
I am a good man.
I never was bad.
This is a poem,
Of an absentee Dad.

“Thankful”
By E. Perez

Teacher gave homework.
He said write a poem about this Thanksgiving that we’ll spend at home.
The children all fussed, and gave out a sigh; at thinking the work spoiled their pumpkin pie.
As the loud bell rang, we all ran to the door.
Not one of us thought of homework anymore.
My thoughts were on sleeping as late as can be, and hanging the ornaments on the Christmas tree.
My dreams were of turkey that Thanksgiving Eve; how my mouth would water.
I’d roll up my sleeve.
I woke at nine-thirty, to see the parade, and smell all the good food my Mother had made.
I washed and then put on my Thanksgiving best.
My Dad and my sister greeted every guest.
We were then all seated.
Every chair had a label, so that we would know where to sit at the table.
And, now came the time.
All the fixings were there.
I felt myself anxious.
I squirmed in my chair.
The adults had settled, and their children too.
That is when my Mom said, “One last thing to do.”
She asked us to take turns, you know one by one, and say what we were thankful for just for fun.
I rolled my eyes, and I thought it was a bore.
It would be the turkey I’d be thankful for.
My Father then said, “John, I’m thankful you’re back.
I pray for those soldiers still there in Iraq.”
John said he was thankful for those souls in heaven for making him stronger after nine eleven.
Aunt Pauline was thankful for her good friend Tina.
You see she survived Hurricane Katrina.
My cousins were thankful for all that they had.
My sister was thankful for our Mom and Dad.
My Mother said something simplistic yet true.
She said, “Everyone here… I’m thankful for you.”
Now came the time every year I would dread.
It was time to give thanks, and my face had turned red.
I’m thankful for God and his angels above.
For the life that He gave me, and blessing of love.
I’m thankful for limbs.
I’m thankful for home.
I’m thankful that this time I don’t spend alone.
I’m thankful for food, and these clothes that are clean.
I’m thankful I can live a life that’s serine.
I’m thankful for friends, but also that I’m warm.
I’m thankful I don’t have to weather a storm.
I’m thankful for youth and also old age.
I’m thankful I don’t live my life in a cage.
I’m thankful I’m happy, and I don’t wake up scared
I’m thankful you listened to the thoughts I’ve shared.
We should all be thankful for the lives we’re living. Now enjoy the meal, and Happy Thanksgiving.

2005-10-18T16:36:00.000-07:00

Editor-N-Chief:)

Hey there RoomWAView fans!!! This is lil-ol-me your Editor-N-Chief (center stage) bringing you this weeks submission a little later than usual, but here it is:) This week we will further celebrate the spirit of Halloween with tips on how to throw the greatest Halloween party ever!!! This weeks Poetry For The Masses is a poetry pot luck filled with laughs, love, and a little woman named Lois. Well, there's only one thing left to say... Enjoy:)

Halloween A-Go-Go!!!

Are you truly one of these people who thought Halloween parties died with platform shoes and Buffy the Vampire Slayer in syndication? Well, I'm here to tell you, they are back with a vengence!!! Trust me... these aren't the same parties you would have as a kid!!! Once the children are passed out after thier candy frenzies, the Wicca-pa-looza is set to begin.

Step1: Every party needs a theme, and thank goodness Halloween came around. Make sure you send out your invites now (if you haven't already) and make it a Halloween specific party. Those are the best!!!
Example: Don't just say come in any costume you feel like it...BORING!!!
Theme your scream-day. Have everyone come as their favorite Quintin Tarantino , Steven King , or Alfred Hitchcock character. Then rent movies based on your specific theme. You could even Harry Potter your party to greatness!!! It makes your party guests have to work a little before they partake of all your cheese nips:)

Step 2: Has everyone R.I.P.ed? That is Responded In Print? Good. Now that you have the party guests all lined up, it's time to dress the part. If you choose the Quintin theme, dress up like Quintin yourself. After all, the host or hostess should always have the best costume. Now to get the refreshments.
My favorite parties have always been the ones with creative (yet filling) foods. Lay out some lady-finger-hand-witches. (Lady fingers with Red food colored almond halves at the end of the bread to look like fingernails.) Spread out the Halloween Cupcake, cookie, and candy bowls and platters. Feel free to lay out that red cool-aid punch bowl with plastic goblets for the extra bloody effect, but don't starve your guests. Always be prepaired for the occasional dentist, dietition, and veggitarian. This means having veggie-platters on hand and ready to go. Don't neglect your carnivore friends either. Have a nice cold-cut spread laid out, and feel free to spread a couple of plastic mice and spiders near (but not on) the food. Also keep in mind that ruby red wine is great for most party buffs, but someone has to drive back home to the kiddies, so sober is the word for the designated driver. For all of us other drinkers, have your Red Alizay, Red Wine, Hinnies, and Cosmo-mix ready and waiting!!! PS-Don't forget the ice!!!

Step3: Decoration 101. The best decorations are disposible cameras. Have them laying all around (not the bathroom please) and make sure the guests know that they can use them, but can't take them home. The pics are for you (and with the photograph-ies permission) your blog.
Remember to place a basket of toiletries the guests can use in the bathroom. The things in the basket include...a. sanitary napkins b. aspirin c. an extra roll of T.P. d. Lysol e. a box of wetnaps and make sure the soap dispenser is full.
Not too many chairs!!! Don't invite people to sit and be bored at your party. Set up enough seating for only half of your guests.
Don't overdue the decorations. A couple of cobwebs will do the trick as long as they are not in the way of the food or entryway. Nothing is more annoying than picking fake cobwebs off of your costume or food all night. Like I've said already, a couple of plastic spiders and mice are fun and festive. There's no need to overdue things.
Now that you have the food and the friends, take a run, not only to Party City, but to the record store!!! Stock up on not only Rasputina's "Thanks For The Ether", but on other non-Halloween CD's that rock!!! These can easily become your guests contest winnings. Make sure to never stop the beats from spinning at your party either, but don't make the tunes overly loud. Your guests may like to chat it up, and that's no fun when they can't hear. After your Party City deco's are up... this leads me to my next step:)

Step4: Party fun!!! These are a couple of fun party ideas to make your friends have a screamin' good time.

Party Bingo: In your invitations, set up a party bingo list personalized to your friends. Example: On Sofrita Linda's party bingo card it would say something like, "If you hear someone mention the movie "The Fog" you get a "B". "If Chickie spills her drink, you get an "I", and so on and so forth until someone yells "PARTY BINGO"!!! The winner can get a movie or a CD or anything else you want to give as a gift:)
Best Costume: Best costume should be judged at the beginning of the night because most costumes begin to fade and melt as the night wears on and the games are played. A good time to give this prize out is after Party Bingo is over. That way, most of your guests have arrived, and any stragglers can't complain because they already missed the first game.
Bobbing for eyeballs: This is a new swing on the age old bobbing for apples game. All you need is an apple-bobbing basin, water, and some large plastic baseball sized eyeballs. (Please nothing small to prevent chokeing.) PS-Make sure you have towels that you wouldn't mind getting dirty with facepaint, and a sturdy table that won't make the eyeball-bob too annoying to play:)
Balloon Necking: This is always a fun way to pass the party time. All you need is a wet and full waterballoon, and your party guests. Your guests then line up boy/girl/boy, and try to pass the waterballoon from one person to the other. There's just one catch... you can only use your chin. Anyone who uses their hands, or drops the waterballoon, must step aside until the winner is revealed.
Tarot Card and Palm Reading: Anyone can read a palm, or pretend to. The wronger you are, the more fun it usually is... so buy a deck and/or crystal ball and go psychic-wild!!!
One word...Karaokee: A time honored tradition. What would your party be without it?!! And, it doesn't hurt that it's almost time to go home.
Time Warp Dance Contest: Once the party starts comming to a close, it's time to whip out the cheese-puffs and cheesy music. The contest is just what it sounds like!!! Have the best time warper boogie their way to victory:)

Step5: The party's over... or is it? Time to develop those disposable camera pics, and post them onto your blog. Just make sure you ask permission first. Your guests have a right not to let everyone in the free world see them dressed as Hermione Granger while doing the time warp.

Step... Psyche!!! You are done. Did you have fun?!! I know you did you party animal;)
Now there's only one thing left to say...Enjoy:)

Poetry For the Masses:)

The following poem was inspired by the book "Why Do Men Have Nipples?"

“The Truth Why Men Have Nipples”
By E. Perez

Why do men have nipples?
It’s actually quite clear to me when asked this simplest of simplest questions.
You see, scientists believe it is because in the womb man was originally woman.
And, they believe that, to achieve their male counterpart, they grew something extra between their legs (but not inside their heart).
Why do men have nipples?
Well, it seems to me (spiritually) that religious types believe that it goes back to the bible.

You know, way back to Adam and Eve.
See, God made woman from a man in that scenario.
God took a rib…
Improved on man, and…
Hugh!
Well there you go. ---->

“Romantic Comedy”
By E. Perez

Double-features rule my life,
Making it feel empty.
Image of a happy wife,
Spreading lies aplenty.

Life is not all happiness,
And marrying a friend.
All good things, after all,
Must come to an end.

After the bright lights come on,
The truth shines in your eyes.
No happy ever after.
They were actors disguise.

Romance, artistic license.
Moving picture show.
Movies reflect real life.
Why couldn’t that be so?

“Memory Lane”
By E. Perez

Perry White looks like my Dad, when he would ask for a loan.
I’m just a big pain in the neck.
You know I hate to bitch and moan, but I asked for OJ that was freshly squeezed.
No, Jimmy, I’m not one who has to be appeased.
Hey, how is that word spelled?
I have deadline to make!
There is no z in that word?
Oops, well… it’s an honest mistake
Now, Jimmy, take the picture quick.
My bangs are curled.
Won’t someone tell me just what’s happening in the world?
I think my skirt is way too sheer.
Does my pink underwear show?
I have this interview set up.
I think my blouse is cut too low.
I feel that I am unprepared for all this, but…
I must remember, at all times, go with my gut.
I am craving nicotine, but I was told by a friend,
That it would blacken up my lungs.
So, my smoking’s come to an end.
I’m truly in love with this so-called “friend-of mine”.
He can’t be with me, so friendship will be just fine.
It must be hard to always be a Superman.
And so, I’ll be here for him anyway I can.
I know our distance from each other’s playing smart.
No matter where he is he’s always in my heart.
But, at times, I feel I’m jealous of the world,
And can’t believe the heartache my life has unfurled.
I’m disbelieving as to how selfish I am
That I would risk the world for the love of a man.
So I simply struggle through it day by day.
And, he must watch as my life slowly fades away.
Yet, he has always won when he’s been in a fight.
He is too smart to go by death-of-Kryptonite.
He will be young always, and he will never die.
He is the perfect man who cannot tell a lie.
But, I can lie, and so, I tell him that I’m fine.
And, I don’t tell him that I’m crying all the time.
I think it’s best if I just keep him in the dark.
The only person I would tell this to is Clark.
Clark is the corniest of my platonic friends.
Unlike Kellell, it is on me that Clark depends.
He is the klutziest and goofiest of guys.
He’s from a small farm town.
Is that such a surprise?
Clark is the sweetest and the nicest guy I know.
As far as being cool, Clark has a ways-to-go.
I feel comfortable to share with him my sorrow.
I will not think about my worries ‘til tomorrow.
I am clear proof that women are the stronger sex.
Now… off I go.
I have an interview with Lex.
I know that I just don’t want to be left behind.
I wrote this down so you could quickly read my mind.

Happy October And...

2005-10-04T15:38:00.000-07:00

E-Deader-N-Chief:

Hey there “RoomWAView” fans (or should I say, Room With A Boo fans?!!) This is your Editor-N-Chief (lil-ol-me pictured above being scared, not of the gremlin behind me, but of my boyfriend’s Halloween costume.)As you may have already guessed, it’s October!!! To commemorate this scary time of year, I am giving you the belligerent, bloody, ballads of one Steven King, and Alfred Hitchcock. But, if the “Psycho” or “Carrie” poems don’t give you “the willies”, then just read the third “Poetry for the Massive Corpses” poem. Only one thing left to say. Enjoy…If You Dare!!!

Poetry For the Massive Corpses:o

“Blood Mother Blood”
By E. Perez
I’m pleased to meet you.
I’m a nice guy.
You know I wouldn’t hurt a fly.
I’m here to help you get some rest,
because the Bates Motel’s the best.
You see that house upon the hill?
Me and my Mother live there still.
She won’t come down.
She’s sick you see.
And, from her room she watches me.
I care for her, and the motel.
I think my job is pretty swell.
A taxidermist on the side…
You must be tired from your long ride.
So, here’s your room key.
Now, you’ve been fed.
So, take a shower and go to bed.
I’m a good son.
I’m iron clad.
But, liking girls makes Mother mad.
I must admit that I like you.
Your shapely figure...
Your eyes of blue…
It is the lust that I am after,
and in my head my Mother’s laughter.
Oh, Norman, she is full of sin.
Whores look that way to reel you in.
Your feelings are wrong to desire.
They’ll soon be gone once you retire.
So, sleep now, Norman;
don’t you stir.
Don’t worry. I’ll take care of her
with one quick stab.
Sink car in mud,
and cleanup all…
Blood, Mother, Blood!
She tried to take Norman from me.
And so, she had to die you see.
I know Norman won’t take a wife.
I AM HIS MOTHER!
I AM HIS LIFE!
And, we will always have each other.
Dutiful son…
And, loving Mother...

“Carrie’s Prayer”
By E. Perez

Hail Carrie, full of rage.
You know what happens on this stage.
Humiliation takes its toll,
When breaking spirits is your goal.
When you’re known as “the” high school geek,
And your Mom is a preacher freak.
When you’re abused and wonder why,
You start to stare.
You start to cry.
Just when you know you’ve had your fill.
The one word in your mind is “kill”.
When you have skills that no one knows,
And they spill pig’s blood on your clothes.
When you are known as a wallflower,
But have telekinetic power.
When you’re embarrassed on prom night,
Your mind goes into fight or flight.
Your mind starts fires as you stare.
You smell the burning flesh and hair.
And, you just slowly stroll away,
To Mother’s arms and start to pray.
Just when your spirit needs a life,
Mom says you have the devil’s gift.
And, that your birthday is accursed.
Out of all mankind, you’re the worst.
She says she must correct the error.
And, now your mind is filled with terror.
You hold your head and start to shake
At thinking you are a mistake.
Mom lifts a knife to stab you dead,
But she won’t know what’s in your head.
In self-defense, you’ll crucify.
The kitchen knives are real close by.
The knives, they fly.
They stabbed.
They sliced.
And, now her corpse resembles Christ.
And, now you want to go away.
A perfect end.
A perfect day.
Your home implodes.
There’s only ground.
But, strange…
Your corpse is never found.
An empty lot is all that’s left.
Now, at the hour of your death.

“The Legend of You and me”
by E. Perez

What is the story without me?
I’m the one who gave Snow White a smile.
I was extremely close to Eve,
And that’s why they both ate of my apple.

Where is the plot without me?
I made Hamlet and Leartes friends.
I introduced Romeo to Marcucio.
It’s not my fault their swords made bad ends.

Where is order without me?
I found a good use for the atom bomb.
I gave a strong arrow to Paris.
I’m the one who keeps everything right.

What are feminists without me?
I gave Cleopatra a present.
I made a hairdo for Medusa.
They both love the symbols of serpents.

Where is your life without me?
I brought you the strength of the Germans.
I have seen moments of doubt and pain.
I was born on nine eleven.

So, what are you without me?
Don’t you know that we are both brothers?
What is the light without dark?
Forever we must be together.

What is the yin without yang?
What is the black without white?
What is the peace without horror?
What is the wrong without right?

“Because I’m Here”
by E. Perez

Because I’m here…
That is why you found the quarter on the ground when you had that dime and had to make that call.

Because I’m here…
That is why you found a man your perfect height after you had dumped that one who was too tall.

Because I’m here…
That is why you were given a wristwatch on the day you forgot one from your collection.

Because I’m here…
That is why you did not get sick and die though your boyfriend neglected to use protection.

Because I’m here…
That is why that year (it just flew by) when you went through your depression, pain, and sorrow.

Because I’m here…
That is why although your sad you needent cry you’ll forget all of your worries by tomorrow.

Because I’m here…
That is why your friend said okay, I’ll drive. You were tipsy and that kid ran in the street.

Because I’m here…
That is why I will carry you, my child, when I know you’ve spent your life upon your feet.

2005-09-30T15:37:00.000-07:00

Editor-N-Chief:
Hello Goddess Queens of the Universe!!! This is what happens when lil-ol-me has free time on her lil-ol-hands... Mayhem ensues!!! With October soon approaching, I'm already preparing for my Halloweeny Blog-Stuff <---yes, no life. But, to distract from my no life having I am including these "Poetry For The Masses" (Food For Thought Poems) and some more fun stuff... so as usual... Enjoy:)

Fun Stuff:

Sick of the same old getting to know you chit-chat? Well, Uma, we here at RoomWAView are not!!! Use these 35 questions to play 20 questions with your friends to get to know them better… and we don’t mean getting to know that cute guy you’ve been eyeing in any biblical sense what-so-ever so get your mind out of the gutter and answer these questions!!! ß-End of rant. So, have fun and as always… Enjoy!!!

1. What time did you get up this morning?
2. Diamonds or pearls?
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema?
4. What is your favorite T. V. show?
5. What do you usually have for breakfast?
6. What is your middle name?
7. Favorite cuisine?
8. What foods do you dislike?
9. What is your favorite chip flavor?
10. What is your favorite CD at the moment?
11. Favorite color?
12. Favorite sandwich?
13. What characteristic do you despise?
14. Favorite item of clothing?
15. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go?
16. What color is your bathroom?
17. Favorite brand of clothing?
18. Where would you retire to?
19. What was your most memorable birthday?
20. Favorite sport to watch?
21. Furthest place you are sending this?
22. Who do you least expect to send this back to you?
23. Person you expect to send it back first?
24. Goal you have for yourself?
25. When is your birthday?
26. When is your anniversary?
27. Are you a morning person or a night person?
28. What is your shoe size?
29. Pets?
30. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share with us?
31. What did you want to be when you were little?
32. How are you today?
33. What is your favorite candy?
34. What is your favorite flower?
35 What is a date on the calendar you are looking forward to?

Poetry For The Masses:x

“Def Poetry Sham”
By E. Perez

To all Def Poets: Welcome to the stage, although you’re not the best.
My words escape my mouth because they climb and claw right out my chest.
But, it seems to me your words came from within a prison cell.
You think you have the right to stink, ‘cause your whole life you’ve been through hell.
If it’s not about the money, and (as per you) it’s about “Real”, then why did your last poem end… “My forty… dollar books a steal!”
Can you pinpoint it? -The moment you decided to sell out.
Unlike you, my poem beats within my soul.
It screams.
It shouts.
And, to “poets” whose assignment was to write a poem for class, then they read it on Def Poets, and they’re talking out their ass…
I want a poem that completes me, not a poem that breaks the bank.
I want a poem written with wisdom, and not by one who’s mind is blank.
I want an artist who is starving, who is striving, and starting out.
I don’t want another poser wondering what art’s about.
I know it’s hard amongst the bright lights, and the hollers, and the hoots.
But, skip the highlights and the dyed hair.
Let’s get back to blackened roots.

“A Soldier Story”
By E. Perez

I am fighting for a war I don’t believe in.
And, I’m probably ‘gonna die here any day.
The leader says I kill them for my family.
What good does death do family anyway?
I have learned to shoot and kill and not show sorrow.
I have learned to shoot and kill and not show pain.
I have learned I may not live to see tomorrow.
I have learned that no one here is really sane.
Thou shall not kill rings in my mind with every gunshot.
With all the blood and all the people who are slain.
I am fighting for a war I don’t believe in.
I’m a soldier, but I’m fighting in a gang.

“Ignorance”
by E. Perez

You say that you don’t like to read like that makes you proud.
You wear your ignorance, like it is your shroud.
You say you keep it real, yet you’re really blind
If you think your strongest muscle’s not your mind.
You would make a lot more money just shaking your booty.
“I don’t have to go college. Can’t you tell I’m a hottie?”
I just wish that you would like to study more
To get your foot in before success shuts the door.
Your strength’s not in your forearm but in your forehead.
Men will give you more respect if you are well read.
You say you will be a rapper. Education is “wack”.
Guess what. Un-deplomaed rappers don’t get “jack”.
You think you’ll be a doctor/lawyer, yet you don’t like to read?
I’m here to say you’re going nowhere if it’s not your mind you feed.
“You can’t educate the ghetto out of me!”
It is through education your mind will be free.
“Me and my boyfriend are both street smart,
and he has a nice car.
We both are strong survivors.
Can’t you tell by his scar?”
I’m aware the streets of Newark are all though and all mean.
I don’t like the way they shape the lives of teens.
I know you don’t want to hear it.
Right, just leave you alone.
You do not like what I’m saying.
You don’t even like my tone.
But, when I see potential shining from within,
I wonder how you can give up with one big grin.
I hope you will still consider me a friend.
May your life, unlike this poem,
Have a good end.

“Young Mother and Child”
By E. Perez

You’re just a white-skinned, light-skinned, Puerto Rican girl.
You don’t know what it is like to be a Mother in this world.
I am an African Goddess, with a child all my own.
Don’t you judge me for my age.
Though I am young, my mind is grown.
If you’d like to point the finger, put me down or shot out shame,
You should go visit my family.
They think I’m the one to blame.
So, don’t you look at me that way Mrs. Thing.
I’m carrying my son.
He’s my baby, and I love him.Now this conversation’s done.

Desperate Housewives!!!

2005-09-29T17:13:00.000-07:00

Editor-N-Chief:)

Well, fellow Goddess Queens of the Universe, another week has come and gone. At "RoomWAView", that means more poems, pics, and fun. This week your editor-n-chief... lil-ol-me... has decided to post a dedication to my friends the Desperate Housewives. (From left to right, lil-ol-me, Chickie, Chula, and Sofrita-Linda.) Chickie and Chula were also known in my office as the Gemini Twins until they were carelessly thrust into the realm of unemployment by "El Pello Mallo" and "Bloomers". <---Code names used to protect the innocent. Since then, my friends have not kept in close touch with each other:( So to remind them of who the true enemy is, I have created an entire page of "Poetry For The Masses" to them. My friends, the Desperate Housewives. Here's to you. As usual... Enjoy.

“Keep It Down”
by E. Perez

Keep it down, they demanded when she said she didn’t want to sit in the back of the bus. Keep it down they demanded when she said, “I can be an alter girl.”
Keep it down they demanded, when she said, “Public schools should be open to anyone who seeks knowledge.”
Keep it down they demanded when she said, “Women have a right to vote.”
Keep it down they demanded when she said, “Women deserve to be paid the same salary for the same work.”
Keep it down they demanded when she said, “Out of the kitchen, and into the office!”
Keep it down they demanded when she said, “I can be Prime Minister.”
Keep it down they demanded when she said, “I too love my country, and can be a soldier.”
Keep it down they demanded when she said, “I’ll make a great Minister of Defense.”
Now is the time.
It has arrived.
When all the minorities,
and women alive,
all group together
and take a stand.
Yes.
It’s about time that we demand.
You can’t make me whimper.
You can’t make me frown.
The truth is a good woman won’t
Keep it down.

“The Computer”
by E. Perez

Of bytes, there are too many.
And, I regret to say,
The computer has ruined my day.

The errors, all in yellow,
Just never go away.
The computer has ruined my day.

I deleted my files,
And now I’m going to pay.
The computer has ruined my day.

With all my work now pending,
My mind doth go astray.
The computer has ruined my day.

My time seems to rewind.
I have no peace of mind.

Of hope, there’s not a ray.
With all work and no play,
The computer has ruined my day.

“Biller Fight”
by E. Perez

Urra Durra biller fight.
Hookie Dookie billed.
Chowder Chatter.
No, I’m right!
This prefix not filled.
Rebill this and resend that.
Gee whiz. Holy cow!
You think this is petty shit?
You’re right.
Yeah.
And how.

“You Remind Me…”
by E. Perez

You remind me of my Dad,
When you say good morning to me,
With eyes gazing twenty miles
Far away from where I stand.
You remind me of my Dad,
as I place the time I came in
on the given line
to keep track of when I’m working.
You remind me of my Dad,
When I say, “Good mornin’ neighbor.”
And, I get a stone cold silence,
‘Cause you’re day is going bad.
You remind me of my Dad,
when I wave to you good morning,
but you weren’t paying attention,
‘cause it’s early and your mind has gone astray.
You remind me of my Dad,
When you say ,”Good mornin’ sista’
Just look at all these bills today.”
Just another dear old Dad.
Saying jokes that are so corny,
That they slowly become funny,
Talking about old TV shows,
Or that plant you always had.
You’re just so much like my Dad.
Coming into work disheveled,
Hoping someone got you coffee.
Wishing me a Happy Friday.
Look again!
There goes my Dad.
Expecting no less than perfection.
Wishing that I could be faster.
Wishing I could make more money.
Shouldn’t I know that by now?
You remind me of my Dad.
Getting preachy with religion,
Some comedic condescension.
There he is.
There goes my Dad.
Coming to sing me a song.
Just to brighten up my day.
Mix it up.
Some work.
Some play.
I’m surrounded by my Dad.
He’s the first love that I had.
When I am feeling mad,
When I’m all stressed and sad,
I just look into the mirror.
(Second daughter that he had)
Why does my hair look so frizzy?
Why do I like being busy?
Why do I have such deep circles,
And these bags under my eyes?I remind me of my Dad.

“Keep On Truckin’”
by E. Perez

I have no time to talk to you.
I cannot tell a lie.
I have no time to talk to you and here’s the reason why.
My bills are overflowing.
My deadlines have all passed.
I’ve worked on some adjustments that I had to do half-assed.
My work loads all but tripled.
I have to send a fax.
Insurances have sent me denials to the max.
And, here you come.
You’re finished.
You’ve done your bills today.
I don’t mean to be rude to you, but please just go away.
I have no time to talk to you.
I do regret to say, I have no time to talk to you.
No time for you today.

2005-09-23T15:58:00.000-07:00

Editor-N-Chief:)

Last weeks poem was such a downer, I decided to lift everyones spirts this week by finally posting our comic-strip "That's Stinky Life" and a poem about a hottie. Enjoy.

That's Stinky Life - by E. Perez

Happy Poetry for the Masses:)

“Ode to Mr. Bloom” –by E. Perez 2003

I’m a Jack-of-all-trades, but master of just one. Acting is my passion. Poetry, that’s on the run. My public always writes me slews of poetic prose. Who actually will read it? Alas, just heaven knows. I have no time for mail. I have no time for me. ‘Cause of the life in which I live, no seconds ever free. I’m not all sack of hammers this is what I love to do. But, when it comes down to it, fans just haven’t got a clue. I’m not a total donut. I love these fans of mine. But, when it comes down to it, I just haven’t got the time. Without them I am nothing, but I can never write them all. Always moving. Always shaking. Never drop the ball. It’s enough that I inspire. That is, if the muse descends. Write of a man you’ve never met. Discuss amongst your friends. Love, I don’t mean to shock you. I’m having lots of fun. I’m after all a Jack-of-trades, but master of just one.

–by E. Perez 2005
I sit here and I watch you dance.
A moment stuck in time.
My parents in their picture spin,
as do thoughts in my mind.
I think of how my life’s turned out.
My life is filled with woe.
The female voice in my head’s right.
I’ve become my own foe.
Yet that is just the smallest thing I battle in my head.
Because I’ve played the hero role, my Godfather is dead.
But death is not that new to me.
My parents are dead too.
I know so little of them, yet my love for them is true.
You see, both of them died for me when I was still in diapers.
And that same gang of murderers now seeks me out like vipers.
Sometimes I wish I’d vanish,
Often, I ask just why.
I cannot hear my Mother’s voice.
I close my eyes.
I sigh.
I’m grateful for the summer.
This time will be to grieve.
It simply is a peace of mind that I seek to achieve.
My thoughts are my companions.
The guilt burns in my chest.
I cannot seem to sleep at night.
My nightmares never rest.
My mentor has been murdered.
His killer got away.
It seems like evil’s winning.
All my blue skies turning grey.
It’s in her I seek solace.
It’s in her I seek rest,
‘cause every time I look at her,
she beats within my chest.
It isn’t who you’re thinking.
Hermione’s just a friend.
My heart belongs to Ginny.
It’s on her that I depend.
She makes me want to dance.
It happens all the time.
Thoughts of her make my head spin,
As do worries in my mind.
I know I can’t be with her.
Those I love never last.
I must destroy my enemies,
and I must do it fast.
My thoughts are my companions.
The guilt burns in my chest.
I cannot seem to sleep at night.
My nightmares never rest.

Sad Poetry for the Masses:(

This poem goes out to a friend of mine who decided to stay with her abusive husband. It's called...

"A Man"-E. Perez 2005
Were you taught not to spit up into the air?
Did you know that it will fall right on your face?
Were you taught how to be truthful and to care?
Did no one ever put you in your place?
Were you taught how to be loyal and be true?
Did anyone teach you the "Golden Rule"?
Did you know that karma comes right back to you?
Did you ever learn just how to keep your cool?
Were you taught never to judge lest ye be judged?
Did no one tell you, "think before you speak'?
Is your faith like a mountain that can't be budged?
Do you know that kindness doesn't make you weak?
Were you taught to treat your spouse with great respect?
Did you know that children learn by what they see?
Have you learned for every cause there's an effect?
Did you step into my shoes while beating me?
Did no one ever take you by the hand?
Did no one teach you how to be a man?

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