Brandelyn: Lyrical Contradiction

So I decided that I was going to take a break from reading applications today and go see a movie. I had a choice between Freedom Writers and the Last King of Scotland. I chose the latter. I’d heard amazing things about Forrest Whitaker’s performance so I wanted to support the brother. So, I roll to the theatre, buy my ticket and roll into the theatre. I was a bit concerned at first because the screen was only slightly larger than my television and there were only three rows of seats, but this particular film has been out for a while, so touché.  I settled in with my popcorn and was soon enthralled with this film. It was mentally stimulating which is rare now days and the story was incredible. I don’t want to give it away for any of you who may want to see it, but Forrest Whitaker was incredible. He didn’t even look like himself. It truly amazes me what people do to their bodies for the sake of a character, but for all intents and purposes he looked exactly like the man he was portraying. He said that he had to use skin darkeners to get his tone to be so dark, but we all know that it was filming the movie in Uganda during the summer, but whatever. I know that he needs to get some type of award for his portrayal, I was impressed. Its been a while since I have left a movie with a headache, but a good one from being slightly stressed and excited. Great movie.

Of course when I left the theatre, I ran into the evilest homeless man in the City of Berkeley who always wants to call somebody a Bitch or Nigga for not giving his crazy butt a quarter. As emotionally unstable as I was when I left the theatre, I actually responded to him this time. I won’t get into what I said because it is Sunday (Praise Him) but I did have to pray for repentance afterward. I mean really, how many times do I need to take him calling me a bitch, I sincerely didn’t have a quarter. Anyway, I start work tomorrow and I am everything but excited. It’s been so nice having these two weeks off, so nice....

Oh and just as a disclaimer, I took a job as a reader for the admissions office which means that I now have a 70 hour work week, at least until mid February, so the blogs may be a bit sporadic (sorry roommate), but I will try my best to keep you posted on my tomfoolery and ballywho!!

Peace Y’all

B