See The Sun

Seeing Riikka’s post about James at the Venice Film Festival I remembered how I’ve been meaning to make a Sexiest Men post since Mycah posted hers. Ok, I’ve never been the kind of female who couldn’t contain herself when seeing an attractive male (lol) and I still find it hard to maintain feelings of being attracted to someone if I don’t really know the person. However, here’s the list of famous men that I think have something special about them, in no particular order:

Robert Redford
He’s got to be at the top of this list. He’s beautiful no matter what age and has amazing charisma. I absolutely love his character in Out of Africa - though I know I’d hate to be in love with that type of man in real life. But his adventurer is so intriguing. Obviously, I love watching his earlier films - when he was a lot younger - but I think he’s aged really gracefully. These days I’d say I’d be proud to have him as my granddad. I’d love to look at pictures in his photo-album and imagine what it must have been like to meet him etc. (more…)

… a few things actually.

My friend was left by her boyfriend of 2 years in a cold and unpersonal manner out of the blue (I never know what to say in these situations, but I feel for her deeply)

The gossip that has already started to arise from the situation. ^^

I start feeling for Chris (book: Into the Wild) and his family and friends as if I knew them. So being about 2 3rds through the book - and thinking I knew the style of the book and the people - I was honestly shocked by Chris discovering a family secret!

Keira looking really bad at the Venice Photo Call. Especially if you have a close-up shot of a non-smiling Keira with too much make up spreading over half a newspaper page. Thankfully I saw Riikka’s post of Keira at the premiere wearing a beautiful Chanel gown, but still. I’m not a Keira-hater and I’ll see any movie she’s in. I think she could be pretty and classy. But her constant pouting, her being too skinny and her not knowing how to deal with the press (IMO) really get on my nerve.

Anne-Marie Duff looking weird as a blonde. Haven’t kept up with her lately, so I was surprised. 

A neighbour town beeing flooded for the 3rd time in a month.

However, I’ve decided not to rant so much on here, so sth with a slightly positive note:

The rassistic political poster being in the news for the millionth time. (international link link link link and the a further-developed version) I honestly think it’s definitely past what’s tolerable. And they hang on every street corner and got sent to all households as unsolicited mail! Now, apparently the UN are asking for an explanation.

[edit:] Something real positive now: My boss came back after lunch break with some very tasty chocolate ‘mousse’ tart. D.e.l.i.c.i.o.u.s.

Because I can’t wait to see ‘Into the Wild’ I decided to buy the book by Jon Krakauer - describing Chris McCandless’ journey. So far, I’m only at page 55 - started reading last night - but it’s already proven to be a very gripping and emotionally powerful read.

However, reading that book doesn’t mean I intend to go on a diet and live off what nature offers me. Yet, I stupidly forgot to take my purse this morning as I realized when I stood in front of a sandwich bar during lunch break. Good thing I hadn’t ordered yet - otherwise it would have been really embarassing! Such a shame, that salmon sandwich and the apricot ‘plunder’ (might be translated as ‘Danish Pastry’), as well as the biscuits on sale looked so tasty and would have made a fabulous meal. Well, I’m back at the office and am currently chewing on every bite of a (very old and supposedly healthy) ‘Wellness bar’ I managed to find in the back of a drawer as long as  possible and can’t wait to be home to eat… I usually eat 3 ‘proper’ meals + at least 1 snack in between.

Yipee! Amazon just sent me an email confirming that the French 2-disc edition of La Vie en Rose has been shipped out!! With 2 days delay but who cares?! It’ll have subtitles, French, English etc (which is a treat since I’m not used to French DVDs having any subtitles at all) and kind of great extras! Can’t wait for Monday!

Just hope the mail gets it right - not like when someone sent out a magazine I bought off ebay via Priority Mail and it took 2 weeks to arrive from the UK. During the same period I got a package from the US - sent via regular mail and it only took 4-5 days. Weird…

Yes! It is open! My new baby! This must be my most ambitious site project ever!