Sunday, May 28, 2006

Broken Glass

In case you are wondering, the title refers to a Talib Kweli track from the album The Beautiful Struggle. I managed to miss the gig because I discovered there was no northern line at leicester square station. Monday saw my friend's birthday dinner in North London. It was fun but I was tired from a long day so I did not stay too long.

Da Vinci Code was exactly as the times review described it. You knew the story which removed any element of surprise. Audrey Tatou gave a solid performance and Tom Hanks improved as the film went on. I love Sir Ian McKellen but I think they should have cast someone else. He is very good at playing good or evil not both in the same character. The film makers also changed a few details from the book and I was not impressed. They did not develop the romance between Neveu and Langdon and suddenly Sophie Neveu has random 'chosen' people looking after her because she is supposedly a descendant of Mary Magdalene. What about the part of the book where Sophie's grandmother gives Prof. Langdon a clue as to the whereabouts of the holy grail? Hollywood what did you do?!

The long awaited X3- The Last Stand opened on Thursday. The SFX were amazing and I loved the hidden extra scene after the credits (you dumbasses who left early missed out) . However I found the direction limp and it was too short! I remember looking at my watch 90 minutes in thinking there was more to come but it ended soon after. I expected more battle scenes and character development. They made a mistake losing the previous director in my opinion.

I helped with the medical exams. My bum was sore from lying down for so long and by the 5th candidate you can recite your lines in your sleep. I kept shouting the answers/instructions in my head, willing them to say/do it. I felt sorry for some of them because of the nerves. Other candidates blew us away with their performance. I thought I want to be you (when you qualify).

I wandered a food market on Saturday with some friends. It was fun and I managed to stop myself eating all the tasty samples. From previous experience it makes you feel greedy and like a pig. I had yummy chocolate brownies, a semi-organic lamb burger with black pepper, mustard and a veggie chutney filling, hot apple and cinamon, cider (a sip) and organic ice cream (mint choc chip & almond/hazelnut).

Thursday, May 18, 2006

Finalement

I got confirmation for my elective! Now I just have to make travel plans and pay for insurance. If anyone has £1000 lying around feel free to transfer it to my account. This week has been o.k. Mainly Dermatology and rheumatology clinics and finals teaching (a year is never too early). I saw a hemi-arthroplasty which was interesting. I can see why orthopaedics is known as the boys' specialty, all that drilling and hammering through bone. It is not all elective and exam preparation. It is my flatmate's birthday dinner on Friday evening and another friend's onMonday. This appears to be birthday month.

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Sunday, May 14, 2006

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Tuesday, May 09, 2006

Madness


I am still trying to obtain written confirmation for my elective. In between path revision I must make efforts to advertise my room for rent over the summer period. There is quite a bit to do in the next couple with weeks in relation to the elective.

I am addicted to Grey's Anatomy. Drama, romance and comedy. What more could you ask for? I watched the first season and I cannot wait for the second. Went to a bar near Piccadilly. The decor was very modern and it had a nice atmosphere. Saturday saw a friend's birthday. I didn't stay very long as I am trying to tighten the purse strings. Saw MI-3 on Sunday. Lots of blockbuster action with Tom Cruise running in slow motion for over half the movie. The story line was non existent and the ending, unrealistic and saccharine ridden. Apparently if Tom is playing the main character in a film, there is no need to develop the other characters. They should they be grateful they got the part. Maggie Q probably uttered 10 lines in the entire movie and the rest of the supporting cast was similar. However, it was nice to use virtually zero brain power for 2 hours. Go see it!

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Wednesday, May 03, 2006

Horizontal

I am trying to get confirmation for my elective. My hosts are so relaxed they're horizontal and I have the medical school on my back. Fingers crossed. Bank holiday weekend saw a tapas lunch/dinner, Captain Correlli's Mandolin, 2046 (more quirky than Magnolia and Lost in Translation combined) and The Hours (fell asleep within first 10 minutes-Nicole kidman had just uttered her first piece of dialogue). I have become a big fan of Christian Bale ( American Psycho, Batman Begins & The Machinist). Let's not forget Swordfish which completed the DVD marathon. Hugh Jackman. Fit. Travolta is a genius. Halle Berry had a penchant for skin revealing scenes in most of her early roles e.g Monster- was it really necessary?. No especially in Swordfish.

Dermatology clinics Tuesday. The bulk of dermatology? Mology?