Anime-niac

I saw Howl's Moving Castle last night and it was wonderfully good. My favorite part was probably the score, but I did like Billy Crystal's dubbed voice as the fire demon, Calcifer (I know, there are fire demons. I was confused at first too...) Or of course you could watch it in the original Japanese. Foreign films are cool, and this one is one of the highest grossing Japanese films of all time. But really, it's awesome either way so check it out.

Eminence Orchestra performs "Cave of Mind"

Joe Hisaishi performs the Main Theme


Song of the Day: I've been in RA training for a week or so now and my staff and I have created some pretty awesome super hero t-shirts to show off our ridiculous amout of staff pride. So, in honor of loving all things super heroes here's "Goodbye Mr. A" by The Hoosiers.


Weekend Plans: I can't say that Java Aroma is the end all, be all of coffee shops, but it does come pretty close. Walking distance of school? Check. Artsy vibe? Check. Inexpensive date? Why not? Check. White Chocolate Mochas? I'm so there. It also doubles as the Stockton Royal Theatre, which sometimes has some sweet concerts going on. Java Aroma is on Miracle Mile on Pacific Avenue in Stockton, CA.

SongLove

Song(s) of the Day:

"Paper Planes" by M.I.A
Okay, this song is fun, hands down. I first heard it in my best friend's kitchen and it inspired a few questionably cool dance moves. But here's what I really liked about M.I.A (stage name of Mathangi "Maya" Arulpragasam): she's a quadruple-threat singer, songwriter, producer and visual artist AND her songs have something to say. Political and Social Commentary included, her music is just plain bomb.


"Ice Cream" by Muscles
"Ice Cream is gonna save the day!" Need I say more?