I just want to give a quick blast to a movie I watched the other day, Munyurangabo. It's a great movie and I hope more people get to see it. It did not come out in American movie theaters, only film festivals, so those interested will need to find it on DVD. It was made in Rwanda with an all Rwandan cast and staff other than the American director, Lee Isaac Chung and deals with relations after the genocide and redemption.
As a poet one of my favorite parts was when the poet, Edouard Uwayo delivered his own inspiring poem to the audience, breaking the fourth wall in an inspiring way. I would describe more however I wouldn't want to give away the plot or what happens in the film for those who see it.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Friday, August 27, 2010
The Problem with Insomnia
"And mostly, I'm up and stressin', when other folks sleep.
Believe me, I know struggle, and struggle knows me."~K'naan(Strugglin')
I seem to have some type of insomnia problem. I have always had interesting sleep patterns; Able to go full throttle off maybe a daily 3 hour nap for a whole week or more or being able to wake up early if I wanted to and, what I prize most now, being able to go to sleep in a second. I've realized these last two months that I now can't seem to control it though. Last night I lay in bed for almost 4 hours trying to get back to sleep! I find myself tired and feeling like I'm only half there often. This is creating problems because I have been running around, doing a lot of things lately and it looks like I will only have more stuff on my plate soon.
Everything has a goodside though.
1. The only thing keeping me semi-alert sometimes is music. This has led to me rediscovering artist like Common. I have been a fan of Common for a while but can't remember the last time I listened to one of his albums. Now I can't get enough of the Finding Forever album.
2.On midnight journeys I've gone back to Lang-8 after a long hiatus. I posted about the nebuta and found someone else who carried it! What a coincidence that we would both be on lang-8 and find each other. Well technically she found me but only because I posted so I deserve some of the credit.
Believe me, I know struggle, and struggle knows me."~K'naan(Strugglin')
I seem to have some type of insomnia problem. I have always had interesting sleep patterns; Able to go full throttle off maybe a daily 3 hour nap for a whole week or more or being able to wake up early if I wanted to and, what I prize most now, being able to go to sleep in a second. I've realized these last two months that I now can't seem to control it though. Last night I lay in bed for almost 4 hours trying to get back to sleep! I find myself tired and feeling like I'm only half there often. This is creating problems because I have been running around, doing a lot of things lately and it looks like I will only have more stuff on my plate soon.
Everything has a goodside though.
1. The only thing keeping me semi-alert sometimes is music. This has led to me rediscovering artist like Common. I have been a fan of Common for a while but can't remember the last time I listened to one of his albums. Now I can't get enough of the Finding Forever album.
2.On midnight journeys I've gone back to Lang-8 after a long hiatus. I posted about the nebuta and found someone else who carried it! What a coincidence that we would both be on lang-8 and find each other. Well technically she found me but only because I posted so I deserve some of the credit.
Monday, August 23, 2010
25 guitars and Nisei Week
Nisei Week is over. I am already missing it, but I'm also looking forward to next year. I think I may even have a more hands-on participation next year. *wink wink* The thing about Little Tokyo's Nisei Week ending is that it means more than just nisei week's festivals and celebrations coming to their yearly close, but also the end of obon season for me. That two month period on the weekends is the only time I see some friends.
But hey I can't mope, I have too many things to do and the great thing about living in the middle of L.A. is; there is always something going on. The 3rd annual Sunset Strip Music Festival is around the corner and less than a week away on the 28th! Unfortunately, I decided to not attend this year, however in my own way of celebrating West Hollywood's efforts I went on a kind of treasure hunt to "Guitartown". I walked the strip looking for the 26 10 foot guitars. I found them all except the one inside the Viper Room. I enjoyed the trip as I walked from one end of the strip to the next, rediscovering some places and finding new ones to check out.
The great thing to remember about these events is they are meant for the whole city- you are a part of the Gibsons guitars that are dotting the strip even if you aren't into music and even if you aren't Japanese or nisei you are part of Nisei Week so enjoy them. And hey! if you find some new events that are going on, tell me about them.
But hey I can't mope, I have too many things to do and the great thing about living in the middle of L.A. is; there is always something going on. The 3rd annual Sunset Strip Music Festival is around the corner and less than a week away on the 28th! Unfortunately, I decided to not attend this year, however in my own way of celebrating West Hollywood's efforts I went on a kind of treasure hunt to "Guitartown". I walked the strip looking for the 26 10 foot guitars. I found them all except the one inside the Viper Room. I enjoyed the trip as I walked from one end of the strip to the next, rediscovering some places and finding new ones to check out.
The great thing to remember about these events is they are meant for the whole city- you are a part of the Gibsons guitars that are dotting the strip even if you aren't into music and even if you aren't Japanese or nisei you are part of Nisei Week so enjoy them. And hey! if you find some new events that are going on, tell me about them.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Kudos Anne Rice
I just want to say I understand Anne Rice's decision. I think it is something that she decided after soul searching and thought. I like several friends have seen problems with organized religion. I think it is most regrettable that the most vocal "Christians" out there are usually also seem to be the most hateful and small-minded. I think it is also a shame that people will judge Rice without considering her point of view. I myself have not made any final determinations as far as religion goes but I understand, support, and respect Rice's decision.
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