Shame, Success and Weekend Report

Greetings Radio-fans,

Hope you've been enjoying your weekend. Mine's managed to obtain the correct proportions of productivity and relaxation to warrant a lack of fear towards going back to work on Monday. So what did I do with my time?

Watched two movies.
After hunting around Friday night for some movies worth having, I was disappointed to find that there really hasn't been anything worth watching come out for a long time, bar a few titles. Having already seen Shooter and Next (Both quite enjoyable), there were few movies left on the list. I settled on two that I would watch with very low expectations.

Smokin Aces
I really don't know what to say about this film to be honest. I don't remember watching a film where I sat expressionless throughout the entire ordeal. I was saved feelings of disappointment as I hadn't any expectations of this movie. The synopsis of the movie on IMDB suggested a somewhat comical turn of events throughout this movie but having watched it, I saw nothing comical, (despite the directors best efforts to instill it.)

A lot of people died, and for no apparent reason. The storyline failed to engage my interest, in spite of a cast of unique characters (although most of the characters with any sort of "character" seemed to be killed off fairly early in the piece) The director clearly wanted to be Guy Richie but sadly, was too far off the mark. There's no reason for me to recommend this movie to anyone so i'm not going to.

Epic Movie
As with the Scary Movie Franchise, Epic Movie exists for a sole purpose, to take the piss out of all big budget films in any way possible. (Although preference does go to tacky methods) However unlike Smokin Aces, this movie had a few good moments and even some others which I feel guilty about laughing over but anyway, that's the nature of such movies.

Without going to much into details about this movie, it was more enjoyable than Smokin Aces, even with it's tacky story-line. (which is intentional in this franchise of movies) Sometimes it was a bit much, (also trademark for the franchise) but it actually makes it's intended mark on the viewer. The same cannot be said the 'other' movie.

If you're a fan of tacky humor and want to see a particularly good piss-take on Cap'n Jack Sparrow of Pirates of the Carribean fame, then it's probably worth having a look.

Cheese Cake
Saturday afternoon was spent making a cheesecake. The procedure was largely successful and the results appeared to be quite acceptable. But we had to wait until Sunday for the official taste-test.

Sunday came and after my hairdresser, Tanya (one of Sveta's friends) came and cut my hair, we all sat down to some cheesecake. As if like magic, the cheesecake popped out of the tin and held together. (my major fear was that it wouldn't. But it did! So we rock!) And the verdict? Simply Sensational! Tanya and I had two pieces (because one piece is never enough) while Sveta opted for the singular variant (Why spoil a good thing?) So morning tea for the next week is sorted. :)

Haircut
As I mentioned, I had a much needed hair-cut as I haven't been shorn since before I went to Riga. (3 Months ago for you chronologically challenged individuals) It is fantastic having a hairdresser that comes to you (or is that me?) and be trimmed in the comfort of your own kitchen. The dinners filled with hair trimmings for the next few days might be considered a delicacy. (or a choking hazard depending on the size and volume of the trimmings in question)

Business
I've got a few possibilities coming up and to facilitate business for one of them, i've been developing a new website and business card for myself and my own teaching setup. Another proposition is starting a new business with one of my banking students. So whatever is decided, I have the opportunity to make good money for myself. (lucky me)

I hope you have all had a good weekend. Keep out of mischief and I hope to hear from you in one form or another. Take care.

Matt.