Lots of snow this past week and it's been very cold. I've been having fun sliding around in my car, driving faster than I should and experimenting (controlled learning?) with how much I can get away with, though unfortunately tonight I was fortunate to be losing control into an intersection that had just turned red so they could see not to go with me sliding into it. Yeah, no one was hurt, but it was an adrenaline check for the night.

Went with a group of 9 to see Blade Runner: The Final Cut at the local arthouse theater. It was wonderful to see my favorite movie for the first time on the big screen! It was gorgeous, but honestly I was slightly disappointed that they didn't "fix" the minor flaws in the movie (transitions, voice-over dialogues, etc). In fact, it was hard to tell what was different in it besides cleaning it up and a couple brief scenes here/there. Three of the 9 hadn't seen it before and had fun mocking the old-school style and technology and the fact that everyone in the theater was quiet and serious while at least two of them couldn't help but giggle at it... silly girls!

Lots of holiday parties - got to see the local botanical gardens last night with the internal medicine department. Our band, Frash, is back in action and we're tearing up Europe in Rock Band. Can't believe Christmas is a week away - I am so far behind. Looks to be one of those years where January is where I send out my gifts. ugh. And, to keep each line a different subject, it seems my fantasy football luck has run out during the first week of the playoffs after doing so well (2nd place in both money leagues). *sigh*

On to the links!
Something to add to my wish list: inside-joke logo from Portal (the game!) This is from jinx.com, creators of the baby-wear that I still giggle about (see, I can be silly, too)

They have a theater production of "Point Break Live" in LA. Apparently, just like in the real movie, they take a no-talent man from the audience and have him play the main character, Johnny Utah (Kueno Reeves in case you don't know the movie - I actually like him, but am not a big fan of his acting).

You may have heard/seen this already, but enjoyed Carly Comando's Everyday original piano composition that you can hear and watch the "inspired" youtube video at. Apparently the Simpsons recently referenced it tonight as well including the Youtube self-reference.