Manifest Desti-me

I told my friend about Operation Move West and how P² has seven years to change his mind or I may just leave without him, and she accidentally called it my "Manifest Destimy", which I thought was on purpose as "Manifest Desti-ME!" It sounded appropriate. Operation Move West (aka Manifest Desti-me). I love it!

She and I were sitting in Ben and Jerry's having a nice long chat catching up. We had just watched Be Kind Rewind. I'm probably biased because it's Michel Gondry, so I can't really say if I recommend it or not, but I liked it. I gave it 3.5 out of 5 stars (I almost gave it 4, but realized I was just doing it because it's Michel Gondry). The trailer is misleading. The story is much more complex though still campy. This movie seems like Gondry's way of showing us his world of moviemaking, not just the result but rather some of the effort put into some of his genius effects and shots. It may also give us a clue to Gondry's stance on movie piracy, though it could have been just a necessity to the plot. Also, I knew Gondry had a soft spot for gross humour after watching his poo film starring himself and David Cross, but a particular moment in Be Kind Rewind definitely erases any doubt. He's the best!

That also accomplishes a part of one of the things on my list. I am one step closer. I also had to change number six because I realized there was no way I could finish ASL VI by my next birthday because the semester would have just started, and that's assuming I can afford the classes next fall.

26 by 26

1. Pay off my amex card.
   
2. Go to Europe.
   
3. Donate hair to Locks of Love.
   
4. Learn to knit.
   
5. Open an account on etsy and sell shit.
   
6. Comlete an outline and first chapter for novel.
   
7. Be able to cue a song.
   
8. Watch 100 new movies. (1/100)
   
9. Get tattoo for 25th birthday.
   
10. Watch a signed performance.
    
11. Make a new website layout.
    
12. Take at least one day trip to NYC.
    
13. Do at least five new things in DC. (0/5)
    
14. Make a Halloween costume.
    
15. Cook at least one dish from the vegan cookbook.
    
16. Go to the dentist.
    
17. Read ten new books. (0/10)
    
18. Delete unnecessary e-mail accounts and website.
    
19. Make a donation to Animal Welfare Institute.
    
20. Go to at least three ASL meetups. (0/3)
    
21. Open up a savings account or enroll in 401K.
    
22. Edit together a music video.
    
23. Get rid of pile of unneeded/unwanted stuff.
    
24. Learn Tai Chi.
    
25. Exercise a minimum of 20 minutes at least 100 days. (0/100)
    
26. Have a fun year!