Multiple Missions Accomplished

Oil change accomplished. That's the biggest thing. Which also means I was finally able to have a chat with my grandpa. Thank god.

Also, I bought Official Book Club Selection by Kathy Griffin and Blink by Malcolm Gladwell. PUUUMPED! And I got a gyro and a burrito. AND headphones and a pair of scissors (I lose scissors WAY more than any other item. I will present some theories about this phenomenon at a later date (when I have some)). So many accomplishments this weekend! I even tried to get a lightbulb to cure the pervasive darkness of my room (I think that light went out several weeks ago). Unfortunately, the lightbulb I got was too big. I don't really care though.

I DID think new clothes and a bag were in the cards, but... my error in judgement came with buying the books first. I was too excited to continue shopping. And likely too intoxicated by my gyro food coma.

I think the most noteworthy thing is that I saw Shutter Island!

Part 1. The Theater-- We went to the Arclight theater and it was the COOLEST! First of all, obviously stadium seating. Also, you get assigned seating when you get your tickets so there is no roaming around and saving seats and all that business involved! PLUS the space between the rows of seats is so big that when people pass you, you don't have to get up! They don't even TOUCH you! AAAND the arm rests are at least DOUBLE the normal size AND have cushions on them! AAAAAND there are no commercials, only previews! Plus, people aren't allowed to enter the theater if they are late. This is like... my dream theater. Except in my dream I pay $7.50 and in reality I paid $15.50! (there's no such thing as free admission... even in my dreams)!

Part 2. The Film-- I REAALLY liked it! I was the least disappointed ever! Although I'm pretty sure it really helps that I had zero expectations. In my mind, the pros of Scorsese and DiCaprio were overshadowed by the cons of Ruffalo (illegitimate as my dislike may be) and the horror genre. BUUUUT it definitely was NOT so much a horror as it was a thriller! And Mark Ruffalo was fine. And DiCaprio was heaven. I can't say anymore because I'm positive that ANYTHING will give it away, and I want you all (all three of you) to have a pure experience.

Part 3. The Hookers-- I saw HOOKERS afterwards! Just walking on the street! Doin' how they do! Awesome!! What do hookers think about Pretty Woman? I need to know!

Lastly, my official halfway point of this trip is on Saturday, March 6 at midnight. This is significant because I had said that I would decide whether or not I am staying here halfway through. Although I never made an official decree over whether my final decision will be on that day, or whether that will be the beginning of negotiations (with myself (the toughest kind)).

Oh god... I'm scared.