press on! 6:52 PM

why people will endure anything as arduous as running for hours on end for no apparent reason will go down as one of the baffling mysteries of the human psyche. but if a friend chooses to do so, then maybe the least one can do is to be present to offer encouragement and bananas.

the adidas sundown marathon kicked off to massive participation late last night and i was there; not as a participant, of course, but as part of a rag-tag cheerleading squad of 4. armed with snacks, we drove to a few points on the course to yell random energetic phrases of support at the endless stream of sweat-drenched runners. cheering is surprisingly hard work so we promptly stopped once our friends had gone by and we went hunting for a supper spot to recharge.

despite my own views on self-torture, i was admittedly impressed by everyone who made the commitment to put themselves through the marathon. congratulations to a, d and lk on a job well done.

terminator: salvation 9:57 PM

one of the most hotly-anticipated summer blockbusters is finally upon us!

this gritty post-apocalyptic brute of a movie is rife with thrilling chases and massive explosions as the war between man and machine rages desperately on. unfortunately, the movie exists at such a visceral and obvious level that the ending credits only mustered up a surprising sense of disappointment at how seriously it took its own mindlessness. great for cgi and action junkies.

happy birthday 11:15 PM

life has often come down so hard on you, but you keep moving ahead with small steps. holding on to what God has promised, you take each moment with a gentle smile and believe in a better tomorrow.

may your faith in our Father never wane. happy birthday, sp!

anthem 9:20 PM

just keep walking 4:51 PM

i've been power walking up and down the beach. the fresh air appears to do wonders in clearing my mind which had become confusingly cluttered with months of ponderous ruminations.

star trek 1:45 PM

the ultimate popcorn-flick, this newly-reimagined version of the beloved sci-fi franchise kicks serious butt with deft story-telling, marvelous visuals, a telegenic cast and relentless action/humor. the current definitive crowd-pleaser of 09, i think even non-trekkies will enjoy it.

pausing 11:59 PM

it has been yet another week gone by where a sullen spirit goaded me into withdrawal for a bit. still, there have been some ups (as always) for which i am grateful for; and i should really try to capture those fleeting moments lest they be lost in the ensuing passage of time.

i caught 2 movies last week, a big indicator of regression into a safer time when i could find solace in the comforting darkness and could gladly leap into someone else's grand (or not) shoes. boy, have i missed that.

also noteworthy was a gathering yesterday which involved loads of home-cooked yummies (i'll pretend there wasn't an obscene amount of butter involved) followed by a much-needed explosive round of cranium which is almost impossible to stop at just one game if not for the fact the some people have to work the next day. oh well, i'll resist the greed for more.

what do ya know? things don't feel so dismal when i pause to count my blessings.

x-men origins: wolverine 1:07 AM

of pure brawn and fang-baring action, this testosterone-laden action extravaganza doesn't aspire to the philosophical heights of the batman franchise, but holds its own through the compelling star power of hugh jackman and the increasing surge of respect the superhero genre has received over the past 2 years.

gu gu the cat 1:02 AM

horrible horrible movie despite involving a very handsome feline. the story is hardly about the cat at all, and let's not even mention the bizarre characters and flat storyline, all of which was badly acted.

i forbid you to watch it. should these demands be not met then a disaster beyond your imagination will occur.