FB = FML?

I think I'm on facebook too much. I probably check it 5-10 times a day during the week. Mostly to see what my friends are doing, check out links and creep on pictures (everyone does this, don't lie). That's what facebook is about. There alot of great things FB does that make my life easier. Yesterday my good friend got engaged after dating her guy for a VERY long time. She called her mom, then updated her status. How easy was that? One status update and everyone knows. That's the good stuff.

The bad stuff. In that same FB session I found out some other information I probably didn't need to see. I was going through Halloween pictures and saw my ex and his new guy in matching sailor costumes. Now, I already sort of knew about his new guy but I didn't really need to see them making out in their super gay matching costumes. As I don't particularly enjoy my stalker tendencies when they come out, I stopped myself from looking any further.

Do I need to check FB multiple times every day, is my life REALLY better for having FB in my life? Am I the only one having this issue?

PS - Would you ever wear a matching sailor costume with your new boyfriend?

(Answer - Hell no.)

Scary Movie Round Up

Tomorrow is Halloween and the perfect time to watch a scary movie!

I was disappointed with the new Saw film (Saw VI). Sure it had gallons of blood but there was no suspense or characters I cared about. They tried to have a little twist on the ending but it was too little too late. The Saw franchise has become nothing more than a money maker for the studio now. The thing that made the first Saw film fantastic was the pacing, interesting characters and the unique situation (locked in a room and chained to the floor trying to escape).

I should also warn you to stay away from Rob Zombie's abortion...err "reinvention" of the Halloween franchise. The original Halloween (and a few of the sequels) were the perfect mix of suspense and horror and in my opinion some of the scariest movies out there. The new versions are white-trash death-metal stylized crap. Even the gore sucks. Avoid at all costs.

Luckily there are few on DVD that are worth renting this weekend:

I highly recommend Drag Me To Hell for your viewing pleasure. It's rare that you see something interesting and new with a supernatural kind of film (How many more Grudge rip-offs are there going to be?). It's a roller coaster ride of a movie, fast paced, full of unexpected surprises. It's also one of the best reviewed horror films in the past 5 years.

Trick r' Treat takes ghosts, cults, monsters, serial killers and combines them into five interwoven stories taking place on Halloween night. Its finally on DVD after selling out film festivals all over the world for the past two years. A clever movie that expertly adds humor without being cheesy.

Orphan is a great creepy kid movie. It's a little slow to start but the last half hour is CRAZY. There's are two "oh my god, I can't believe that just happened" moments at the end that are totally worth it.

There are a few movies coming out soon that may be promising. First is The Box with Cameron Diaz. Mysterious box arrives on doorstep, mystery and intrigue follow. The House of the Devil is getting great reviews for being a low-key 80's style horror-thriller. Sadly it's in limited release in the US and might not make it to Canada.

The only other film coming out that looks scary is Precious but that's mostly for Mo'Nique playing an abusive crack head and for Mariah Carey not wearing make up.

Does anyone else have recommendations for Halloween viewing? Anyone see Paranormal Activity?

Value Village Rocks!

Today, I realized that I needed some new work polos and casual shorts. I thought about hitting the craptastic mall and seeing what Gap, Old Navy, Thrifty's, hell even Wal-mart might offer. But my late Spring attempts to find clothes at any of these stores gave me nothing. Especially Wal-mart, all of their men's clothes now are designed to hang low. Which is fine, if you like that style, but if you're more into work preppy styles, then wanksta stylings do you no good.

My Value Village though is perfect, cuz it offers you everything and anything. These 2 handsome lads in the pic above located themselves some awesome pimp coats for their pimping times. I was able to find 2 pairs of casual shorts, 2 polos, 2 pieces of random art, and a pair of blue exercise short shorts for only $31. 7 items for $31. Not my best Value Village bargain, but a damn good one at that.

I've used Value Village to supplement my work wardrobe, as all that I wear on 'me time' is t-shirts, jeans, and hoodies. These, I'll find a 'regular' store. Stupid work clothes that I loathe having to wear, I'll pick up for under $5 a piece at Value Village.

Doing a show and need a costume??? Check out this store. It's Halloween and you're broke??? Check out this store. Want to win first prize at your friend's 'Ugliest Sweater' party??? Check out this store.

My Mama hates that I buy clothes 2nd hand as she grew up having to shop at these types of stores or make her own clothes. Personally, I figure that it's a great way to reduce and reuse. Plus, you're unlikely to wear a shirt to work that six other people have already picked up at H&M.

What's your greatest Value Village find?