Globetrottering

The world upsets me - but there is no way out, is there?

Globetrotters was an interesting experience. Their humor was refreshing (probably because it was my first time) but their basketball skills left me disappointed. The experience of sitting in a stadium full of people cheering was a bonus. The standing-up-for-the-national-anthem routine was a surprise, and interesting for the same reason (my first time). I didn't know these folks have a national anthem without words! I kept waiting for someone to start singing - but the music went on and on and then stopped. The music was fun - including the globetrotter theme. The hot dog, popcorn and pepsi dinner (there was beer but I resisted) was great.

Walking in downtown after so so many days was a welcome change. The overwhelmed squeal escaped at the sight of an aggressive rush of water flowing under the bridge! This river bed had been sad and dry since I made my first excited trip to downtown in August. My broken heart then recovered tonight :)

It has been confirmed. I should get out more. I felt good exposing myself to an american game experience. There is so much else that I should be doing.

The film this morning, "Head On", was almost stressful. I loved it ofcourse :) but it really drained me. Maybe its because I think a lot about what I saw in the film. It deals with something I struggle with. I loved the music, I loved both the actors and their characters. I was completely immersed in their world. This is what I tell my friend RH - it is hard for me to maintain that distance that a student of film needs to have with the film in order to observe and understand aspects of the story, visuals, lighting, etc. I do notice good compositions, but nothing else, especially in good films such as this one.

RH has been enriching my life with his film collection. Thanks to him I will grow up to have good taste (grow up?!?) :)