(early) Weekend Update

I rewatched Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire on DVD earlier this week. I watched with my dad down in our basement and have to say that I enjoyed it quite a bit, perhaps more than when i saw it on opening night at midnight at Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood. Ok, so the atmosphere wasn't quite as good, but i more easily forgave some of the movie's faults (especially the jumpy nature in the beginning), and was pleasantly surprised that the movie never felt to drag despite its 2.5 hour running time.

Another recent (re)discovery has been Third Eye Blind. Their self-titled CD rattles off great tracks that inever knew about because i was too young to listen to their music when it came out (1997). I had a similar experience with August and Everything After by Counting Crows. Both great albums top to bottom. YAY!

The rain has followed me down to Dallas, which is not ok, but it can never dampen the friendships i have here...feel the cheesiness.