apocalypse now…or later
So usually we’re shitting icicles about this time of year, but I’ve been going out without a coat the past few days, even at night. It’s been very nice, walking around and looking at the stars and not hurrying to get somewhere warm, but somewhere in the back of my mind, or maybe in the front, I’m thinking global warming, melting ice sheets, mass extinctions, Manhattan underwater. Not too cheery, I know. Another hottest year on record.
Here’s a question: If you knew the apocalypse was going to be tomorrow, what would you do tonight? Rent a movie, get some Thai food, call up every girl I know and tell her I’m in love with her, that would be pretty fun. Maybe go get a massage somewhere. No, not one of those massages — a real massage, shoulders, feet, hands, head.
I’ve been thinking — am I cut out for a PhD? Do I have what it takes to stay in academia? I’m not sure. I think I’d do okay in business, if I didn’t get bored and quit, which I would. Is the world really anyone’s oyster? What does that even mean?
Here’s some good stuff I’m currently into:
Book: White Teeth, Zadie Smith. British novel, if you’re into that kind of thing. I didn’t think I’d like it, but so far I do. I think Courtney told me to read this book about two years ago. See, I do get around to doing things people recommend.
Music: Modest Mouse, Good News for People Who Love Bad News. I know, I know, they sold out. But really, it’s pretty awesome. I particularly like Ocean Breathes Salty, Black Cadillacs, The Good Times Are Killing Me.
Movie: Seven Beauties. Lina Wertmuller, 1975. One of the best films I’ve seen. Say, top 20. But then I love Italian movies. I thought of all of you when I was watching. Particularly Luke and Joel. It’s about a small-time crook who ends up in a concentration camp.
January 31st, 2006 at 4:39 pm
I might at actually think about maybe getting baptized…if it was actually the “apocalypse”. Other wise I would probable find some place that would be nice for watching the world comeing to an end. But that’s just me.
February 5th, 2006 at 6:38 am
You mean aren’t already partying like it’s 1999?
I may have recommended White Teeth, but frankly, I think you’d like her 2nd book - Autograph Man best.