Comic fascination
I don’t quite understand my fascination with comics. After watching a previous episode of Smallville, Arrow, which surprisingly enough featured the Green Arrow, my interest in yet another comic character was piqued. Although I’d heard of him before, it was only a fleeting mention, and I would have almost confused the name with that of the Green Lantern, who was featured in the Justice League more prominently.
But, knowing just enough about the Green Lantern to identify him, I realized that this was indeed a different character and that I knew absolutely nothing about him. So, off to the Internet we go. At first I concluded that this was a cheesy knockoff of Batman, which indeed it seemed like he started out that way. However, it appears his popularity grew over the years, and after his life was shaken up a bit (he lost his fortune), it seems he found his way. I’ll be curious to see how far he goes on the show Smallville, and how far they will follow the original storyline of the character.
The bad part in my introduction to the Green Arrow is there is now another comic-book character I would like to get more aquainted with. But, as anyone into comics would know, they don’t come cheap. (It’s easy to make that assumption since they’re usually between $2 and $4 per book, but when you think about how many issues each series has, and how many side-stories and one-shots and spotlights…. it adds up really quick!)
So, for now I guess I’ll have to enjoy the little bits of superheroes I can get off the small screen and TV. My pocketbook can’t handle another ongoing comic collection…
Shower Invitations
You know, I always thought that one of the best benefits of being the one who was expecting was that you didn’t have to plan your own shower. I’m really looking forward to being able to just show up and not having to plan or make refreshments, to figure out what games to play (I hate shower games anyway), or who, when and where.
The funny thing is, now that I’m looking at having a shower or two in the next few months, wow the time went fast, I’m finding that I’m itching to get my fingers in the planning. Maybe I just don’t like surprises. Maybe I’m just overly particular on what I like and want, or maybe I just expect too much.
When my sister had her babies, I took over the planning of both of her showers – with the help of a few relatives. As stressful as it was, I took pride in knowing that for the most part, I pulled things together okay. (Except for the games, but like I said, I don’t care for those too much anyway…) I even went so far as to make the invitations for her second shower.
Maybe that’s why now I want to have some say in what happens on party day. However, I’m quickly coming to realize that even though I do still have some (note: very little) free time left right now, I’m already having days when I’m feeling a little overwhelmed by everything and wishing I could just go to bed and stay there for a little while. Maybe that’s my body’s way of telling me to slow down a little to get ready for sleepless nights with a newborn?
Oh well, maybe I’d better listen. So, despite the fact that my bed is calling and I already have plans for this Saturday, maybe I’ll just settle for making the invitations that my family can address and send out. And maybe helping plan the food a little…
Hero or Dissociative Identity Disorder?
So far I’m completely hooked on the new show Heroes. With only 4 episodes having aired, I’m really impressed. There are so many plot twists and so many possibilities with the heroes’ powers this is a show that, like Lost, could go on indefinitely.
The only question I have at this point is about the character of Niki Sanders, played by
Ali Larter. Her “power” is that she has a separate identity that she is only now becoming aware of. Apparently, this second identity is a ruthless killer, capable of doing just about anything to protect herself and her son. When she looks in the mirror, she can see this person (with her face) looking back at her, but it’s not her actual reflection. It’s like she has a mirror double that’s teasing her from behind the glass.
My question is, compared to the others on the show, two who can fly, one who can read minds, one who can teleport and stop time, another who can see the future, and last but definitely not least, the indestructible girl, how is this a “power?” It seems more like Multiple Personality Disorder to me. I mean, from what I understand, and granted, I’m no specialist, but even though MPD is rare, it does happen and the people are usually unaware of their different identities.
I guess we’ll just have to wait and see how they grow this power of hers and how she ends up using it. In a show like this, there is always those who go astray and “use their powers for evil,” so I’ll be curious to see if she falls into that category. Until then, you can count on the fact that I’ll be watching!
Just try not to laugh
My 3 year old nephew had decided that having a little brother is not as much fun as having all the attention to yourself. It’s funny, although I’m sure not so much for his parents, to see the ways he chooses to express himself. Most recently, he’s decided that going to the bathroom like a big boy is overrated, and why isn’t it okay for him to just pee in the floor? My poor sister was telling me how so far he’s peed in the hallway and in front of the TV. I guess regression is common when a new sibling comes on the scene. And what can you really expect from an almost 3-year-old? But still, I know that’s got to be frustrating!
Another thing is his decision that yelling is a good way to argue. The other day when he was denied something he tried yelling “Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes!” When he was told to stop saying that, he proceeded to change tactics and began yelling “No, no, no, no, no!” Funny to hear about, but I’m sure not so much fun for my sister…
Lastly, his latest deal is when being read his bedtime story, this one was about animals, he decided to respond to his mommy’s prodding about “what animal is that?” that every animal in the book (except the dog an cat) was in fact, baby Keith, his little brother. Hmmmm, think there’s anything deliberate about that?
Let’s get going-
Okay, so the way I see it is, everyone is looking for a better way. You know, as in, “there’s gotta be a better way…” Whether it’s paying the bills, getting the grade, or just kicking back to enjoy what free time our current social stratosphere allows us, we’re all looking for an escape.
So, considering I’m not planning to look anyplace freaky for my personal escape, I guess I’ll find it best in one of a few places: entertainment, hobbies, and family. Oh, yeah, and my consistently lacking spiritual walk. That one bites me in the butt all the time. Like Paul said, “I want to do what is good, but I don’t. I don’t want to do what is wrong, but I do it anyway.” Romans 7:19
So check back in every now and then and see what kind of chaos I’ve managed to get into. This should be a fun trip, if not a wild one…
