I read online this has been misquoted to have been written by Fitzgerald and was actually written by Christopher Poindexter but who knows.
Why You Should Absolutely Watch Bojack Horseman
It’s Really Funny, and You’re Looking for Something to Watch
“That woman can knock a drink back like a Kennedy at a wake for another Kennedy, but I’ll be damned if she doesn’t get shit done!”
Princess Carolyn, Bojack Horseman
So if you haven’t seen Bojack Horseman, which I assume you haven’t since you’re reading this, you really should. So first off, it is absolutely hilarious. There are a wide range of jokes, theres a bit of something for everyone. Some of the comedy stems from the absolute absurdity, and some from the actual dialogue. I mean at one point they find the actually not dead J.D. Salinger hiding in a tandem bicycle store.
It isn’t Just Nonsense Though
“I don’t know what to tell you. I’m happy for the first time in my life and I’m not gonna feel bad about it. It takes a long time to realize how truly miserable you are and even longer to see it doesn’t have to be that way. Only after you give up everything can you begin to find a way to be happy.”
Fuzzy Whiskers, Bojack Horseman
The show deals with so many issues its almost difficult to keep track of all of them. They talk about depression, politics, addiction, sexuality, happiness, love, fracking, sexual assault, illness, racism, family, and even farming. So if you care about or identify with any of those, this show has something for you.
As Mentioned Before, It Isn’t Just a Comedy
“There is no shame in dying for nothing. That’s why most people die.”
Henry Winkler, Bojack Horseman
Half the time, there is some zany adventure going on, usually either Todd or Mr. Peanutbutter are doing something ridiculous, but sometimes theres something really serious. Like Bojack trying to make amends with his old friends, a character trying to deal with another miscarriage, or even dealing with the loss of a child. It really is a good show, and the darker parts only make it even better. It’s a drama, comedy, romance, and almost every other genre.
There Are Some Really Odd Episodes
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Season 3 Fish out of Water, Bojack Horseman
So there are two episodes that really stick out, and are unlike anything I have ever seen in a TV show. In season 3, there’s an episode where there is absolutely no dialogue except for twice at the very end. I mean theres a couple grunts or nonsensical sounds but mostly, its just music. The other episode is “Free Churro” in season 5. This episode has only one character alone on screen talking for the entire episode. A single character talking without any real conflict or action at all. theres a few others that follow very untraditional formats but you’ll have to watch to find out about those.
There Are 5 Seasons and More on the Way
“Yeah, I ate them all in one sitting because I have no self-control and I hate myself.”
Bojack Horseman
There are 5 seasons 61 episodes, and it is quite binge-worthy. There is a confirmed next season and I am ready to do what I always do when a new one comes out…. Binge watch the hell out of it. I push through Every. Single. Episode. until I have seen them all. It’s not just me either, I’ve talked a few friends into watching it, and they always have done the same. You will not regret spending an entire weekend laughing, crying, and generally being existentially torn with Bojack Horseman.
unbound
Our life was planned, the course set.
She threw them down,
her heart ablaze, and passionate.
Too great the difference,
too great the toll.
I am undone down to my soul.
All my dreams and hopes cast adrift.
She moved on,
her actions deadly swift.
Now here I sit,
quiet and alone.
The bitter darkness leached into my bones.
On the L
Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world
Desmond Tutu
Unevenmango and I live in Chicago, and recently he mentioned something to me that really stuck. We spent the night watching movies with our other two roommates and talking. Once the second movie ended, he noticed that I hadn’t said much towards the end of the film. He looked at me for a moment and asked why I was quiet. I mumbled something along the lines of being in my head about my ex. He paused a minute and then said “You know people think things are bad all over, but they’re really not. You focus on the bad, and yeah it sucks but there are so many good moments you don’t see. The bad seems terrible because the good is the baseline. You just got a new job. You just got asked on a date. We are thriving in one of the largest cities in the country. I know you feel lost but if you focus on the good more maybe the dark wont be so strong.” This seemed like nonsense at first I won’t lie. I mean I really never listen to unevenmango, even though he always seems to be right. I thought about it for a moment and it reminded me of a video I had seen a couple years back. I remembered that it had made me feel some hope, and that it had reminded me that it was not all darkness.
I know it may seem a bit cheesy, but if you truly listen the message is an honest one. Each day, thousands of us use the CTA and ride alongside people we most likely will never see again. Each life filled with countless joys and agonies. I have spent my last few months engrossed in my own problems and blind to the lives of others. The next time I rode the L I more closely looked at those around me and for the first time I really saw. There were friends and families, those that seemed lost, uneasy flirting between new lovers, and the occasional smiling baby. Though my life may not always be happy, by focusing on the world around me I may participate in the winding road of life.
Haskell Moore: No matter what you do it will never amount to anything more than a single drop in a limitless ocean.
David Mitchell, Cloud Atlas
Adam Ewing: What is an ocean but a multitude of drops?
There may be days where you feel alone, where it seems as though life is not worth another agonizing minute, but there is always good in this world. This isn’t to say that poof your depression, problems, or some of the other thousands of terrible things you may be going through can be forgotten by a stranger’s smile. The pain that you hold demands to be felt, to loosely quote Dan Green. Perhaps though, if we were to search for those brief moments light, we might find an instant of respite each day. If you look up at night, if you gaze only into that ravenous black, all the gentle beauty of the stars would seem but a feeble glimmer. However, if instead you set your eyes upon the stars, that nothingness appears as but a backdrop to better illuminate the splendor of their glow.
Biweekly Book Pick
So I’m going to try and post a short synopsis/reason why you should read a particular book every two weeks. So that’s the definition of biweekly that we are going to go with since there’s two and that’s a little confusing for no reason. Love the English language it’s great. That being said, here we go!
All the Bright Places
We do not remember days, we remember moments
Jennifer Niven, All the Bright Places
I don’t want to give anything away, but I think this quote does a lot to sum up not the plot of this book but the way it makes the reader feel (at least in my case). The moments spent between these characters build such an emotional connection between the reader and the work. as you read, you travel through these experiences with them in a way not often felt in other books. The weight of the moments within this books are felt, often deeply. I still remember where I was, and how I felt the first time I finished Chapter 53.
The writing style is beautiful, and at times thought provoking. The mind of someone as broken but strong as Finch resonates and when you are able to see the world through his eyes it becomes a magical place. However, this isn’t a story made of rainbows and cupcakes. I have to warn some that the major themes include suicide and depression.
sometimes there’s beauty in the tough words—it’s all in how you read them.
Jennifer Niven, All the Bright Places
This is the juxtaposition created by the book. The beauty of love and all its promise, and the cold uneasiness that grows throughout. When I first began reading, I was worried that it would romanticize depression, but it doesn’t. It shows all the terrible anxiety, the way it seems to swallow you up until nothing remains. As someone who has had many friends, as well as personally dealt with depression I found this to be a mostly accurate portrayal.
All the Bright Places is being adapted to a film! The movie is coming out later in 2019 and stars Elle Fanning, and Justice Smith. Elle Fanning has starred in other movies such as Super 8 and Maleficent. Justice Smith recently starred in Detective Pikachu. Since we all know how adaptations go, I’m a bit cautious with my excitement, but Jennifer Niven is working on the film I have some hope.
Overall, All the Bright Places is an amazing read that will have you sitting up at 3:00 AM eyes stinging as you push on till the end. If anyone does read it comment your thoughts or shoot me an email.
Our Favorite Foods for in a Dorm
Pizza Rolls
MT
I like pizza rolls cause they can be a really quick micro wave food. if you have the time/access you can cook them in the oven to get them nice and crispy. They’re little pockets of pizza good-ness without having to buy a whole pizza, you can cook the right amount you want at the time. Ranch is a MUST to dip them in.
Chicken and Dumplings
Why? because they’re delicious? Do I need a better reason? They take like 15 minutes to make.
Unevenmango
He tried to explain how to make them in a dorm, but honestly it was really complicated and a chef I am not. As one of our most extra collaborators this was to be expected.
Mac & Cheese
Specifically the microwaveable kind. Its quick, easy, and you don’t need a stove. Always a necessity in any dorm.
KC
Order Out
I don’t really like to cook anything in a dorm honestly. I kinda just either go to the caf, or I go out to eat. Most of the time its Qdoba to be honest. I just don’t want to deal with the mess or getting things together. Why stress, when you can just go out.
Stormy20
Poor Man’s Pasta
So you can get everything from dollar tree, and it tastes absolutely amazing. Im also Italian so you know. I just make it like you would ramen in a microwave so you don’t even need a stove top.
TR
straight up pasta noodles, marinara sauce, parmesan cheese, and pepperoni. Delete water add sauce after cooking noodles.
Some things I’ve learned from my recent move
Following my graduation from CSC, I moved to the Lake of the Ozarks. While I have only been here a few weeks, I have already discovered some very important life lessons.
1. ALWAYS apply sunscreen. Even when you think you’ve applied enough apply more. No one wants to spend their first few days as a lobster, and the tan lines aren’t always cute.
2. NEVER and i repeat this wholeheartedly NEVER go to the store on weekends. You will never get out the line is horrendous and people are rude. Well maybe not all the people but enough that you will always wish that you had not gone.
3. If you’re going to get on random peoples boats be prepared to have to find a way home. Trust me on this one I had to pay 40$ for an uber. However, it was fun. So, I guess weigh the options?
4. If you’re getting off your boat onto the dock hold on tightly to your phones and other belongings . This one goes out to my girl Georgia for not only dropping her phone but her boyfriends RIP ***they went diving and actually found her boyfriends phone but not hers. Not the best end to an otherwise pleasant day.
5. Don’t go to certain bars on the lake alone or leave your drink unattended. I don’t know this from personal experience, but my friends who are Literal cops told me it’s just not a good place. Roofie central, sketchy, or dare I say ~shady~ people go there.
Sunday Afternoon
Does the daisy delight in the day?
Perhaps her joy comes from the soil and rich clay.
Her beauty abundant her colors bright,
bringing joy to all when in their sight.
Does the daisy delight in the day?
is she filled with grief anyway?
Perhaps so too does the daisy shine as her soul withers away.
DK
Tsunambee
I love this video my friend made and thought I’d share it, if you have any videos from newer youtubers leave them in the comments!
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