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Well, 2003 is over. Quite a mixed-bag this year, if I do
say so myself. Here are some of the "highlights":
First, in the world of live music, I went to some kick-butt shows in 2003.
In May, there was Red Hot Chili Peppers, who rocked the party that rocked
the body. Then, after a semi-disastrous trip to France, I went to
Lollapalooza. While overall the show was lukewarm in
retrospect, there was one band that clearly stood out: Audioslave. They
kicked a$$ and took names. See this band, and you will not be disappointed,
my friend. Before school started, there was Tori Amos. While she didn't
rock the party that rocked the body, she is a
tremendously talented singer/songwriter. Finally, there was the Barenaked
Ladies, who put on one of the most fun shows I'd been to in a long time.
And I got to meet them. It was a good year for the concerts, if I do say.
In the world of movies, here is my top five. Some of you may disagree with
the order, but I don't care 'cause it's my kolloum:
1. Bend It Like Beckham- not only can girls play soccer better than the
boys, but the movie proves without a doubt that Irish boys are hot. Run, do
not walk, to rent this movie.
2. Down With Love- Extremely funny. It's like "Sex and the City," but set
in the sexy '60s.
3. X2: X-men United- Hugh Jackman. Enough said.
4. Lord of the Rings: Return of the King- Not as good as the Two Towers
was, but it was still better than the first one. And Viggo Mortensen was in
it. Also, there was something about some short guy throwing a ring in a
volcano or something. Let's talk about Viggo some more...
5. Finding Nemo- A very sweet movie, and fun for kids of all ages.
In my personal life, it was a up and down year. I got to go to France for
free, which I'm grateful for, but no one told me that France is a hell hole.
But hey, at least I got to go to Europe. Then there's my "beloved" town of
Bowling Green, OH, where the townies are so
narrow-minded that you cannot express an anti-war view, because then clearly
you're a terrorist. As far as men are concerned, I think I'm pretty much
through with them. First, there was the blind date from hell that my
friend's fiancé set me up with. Then there's "DJ." You
see, once upon a time, he and I dated, and I thought it was a great
relationship, until he did something to ruin it. So, we had remained
friends after we broke up. Then the friendship deteriorated into
"benefits." Well, he dropped the bomb that he was seeing someone
"seriously" a week after said "benefits" had been exchanged. I told him in
no uncertain terms to "go to hell." He made some remark about me being
dumb, and other hurtful things. I think he wanted me to write him back and
beg for forgiveness. It didn't work this time, because I stood my ground.
While all of this was bad and terribly upsetting, it was good in that I
finally got rid of one of the most toxic people in my life. This guy has
kept me from dating other men,
or at least getting serious with them. So to you "DJ," I wish nothing but
the best. The best room in hell that is...
What will 2004 hold for all of us? My predictions: the Blackhawks will yet
again be eluded by the NHL playoffs, I will get my master's in May, and will
also hold a candle light vigil for the series finale of "Sex and the City."
The new Avril Lavigne album will not only flop horribly, but I expect it to
be in the bargain bin by year's end. And finally, Fuffy will keep reporting
the noos. Until next time America... -Kelly :)
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