Relaxation and Opportunity... and an addictive TV show

I'm very happy that I actually get to relax this weekend.

Got a lot of cleaning done, and did about a month's worth of laundry. I definitely forgot that I packed a box full of dirty laundry... Mind you, I have A LOT of clothes, so I didn't realize I had a box full of them.

I'm finishing up the first season on 'The Cleaner.' I love this show because the story is so powerful, and some episodes are so realistic and gritty that it almost brings you to tears. The last episode I watched was the first one where I almost cried, because for once the drug addict on the show seemed more relate-able and was a lot kinder than the others I've seen. When she unsuspectingly died of a cocaine overdose, and you saw the shot of her dead, it was very powerful.

Not only are the stories so great, but the characters, while they have to be serious at most times, each have their unique sense of humor and sarcasm. I think Akani is my favorite character. She's ballsy, intelligent and provocative and is very sarcastic.

Being in a film major, I have to say the lighting and cinematography are fantastic, especially for a TV show. If you haven't seen it yet, you should. Watch the first three episodes and you'll be hooked.

1) Akani played by Grace Park

2) William Banks played by Benjamin Bratt

What's even cooler is that this show is based on the real 'William Banks' who has saved hundreds of people from addictions.

Anyway, check it out.

Happy Friday

Melinda

Chilly Wednesday

Rainy days always make me very sleepy. I must've woken up a dozen times trying to wake up from the soothing raindrops on my window.

I've accomplished a lot today. A class that I had dropped a couple quarters ago, I am now excelling at. I'm getting quite familiar with Adobe Flash. EXPANDING my artistic capabilities.

Speaking of, I'm applying for an internship! I found out what they are requiring for interns they are hiring, and for once I think I've found the perfect internship! I'm refining my resume tomorrow.

I can't believe I forgot about the Imogen Heap CD release! I'll definitely have to download her tunes... she's always been amazing.

Here are some pictures from St. Louis (none of me and the boy yet) but of the zoo and arch.

Music on my current playlist:

Eat You Up- BoA

Heartbeats- The Knife

The King of Carrot Flowers Pt 1-Neutral Milk Hotel

Blissed Out- Gift Culture

He Mele No Lilo- Lilo and Stitch soundtrack.... because I'd really rather be in Hawaii right now!!

Little Orange Globes

Sometimes you have to go through bad experiences and deal with bad people in order to realize how good you have it, and cherish the good times and good people even more.

Went to botanical gardens earlier this month, here are some of the photos I took:

My best friend Joanne is moving in with me this weekend! I'm so excited since we haven't really hung out in ages (except once last month). I also feel like I'm so busy with school that I need to keep better in-touch with friends.

Songs I've been obsessed with lately:

Las de la Intucion- Shakira

Energetic- BoA

Dakishamiru- BoA

Follow that sound- Sharon little (The Cleaner tv show's theme song)

I've been trying to read Dan Brown's 'Angels and Demons' and Murakami's 'The Wind-up bird chronicle'

Watching BBC's 'Nature's most Extraordinary Events'

Did you know that over 2 billion salmon migrate from the pacific ocean through the western united states every year? Their eggs are actually so pretty, like little orange globes. Also they are the most expensive caviar (pink salmon eggs) because they are so hard to preserve.

This week is looking pretty busy !!