I'd just like to leave this here:


 

So in the very first scene of The Avengers, and not having seen Thor yet, I decided that I like Loki. This decision was made entirely because I noticed that, although it is immediately obvious that he is the designated villain of the movie, he doesn't smile like villains usually do (at least, not like villains in the sorts of movies I watch). Normally villains have "evil" smiles that don't involve the eyes, unless it's to make the eyes look creepy, like the lovely Dr. Octavius in Spider-man 2. But Loki has such wonderfully expressive eyes that crinkle at the corners when he smiles, like he really means it. So on the basis of that alone, I was already sort-of-rooting for him two minutes into the movie.

And then I was like "C'mon, give me Robert Downey Jr." for the next however long it took him to show up, and then I observed that Mark Ruffalo is really adorable which makes his Banner all the more awesome, and at some point I noticed that Hawkeye has really nice-looking arms. And I was greatly amused at all the one-liners, particularly the ( Avengers spoilers (but if anyone wants to see it and hasn't yet, what are you waiting for?) )

But, Loki. After having seen it twice (and still having not seen Thor yet), he's still undeniably my favorite. Followed by Iron Man, who is followed very closely by Thor. I'm not really sure why he's my favorite. In that movie alone, as a villain he doesn't have many redeeming qualities; he kills a number of people and shows no hesitation or remorse at any point. But the more I saw of him, the more I was struck by how much he's not a chessmaster or magnificent bastard type, and how he really doesn't hide his emotions or his motives at all. He pretty openly expresses fear when he realizes what the lightning strikes near the plane are signifying, and open enjoyment when things go his way; he makes it clear to his brother what he's doing, what he wants, and why he wants it; and unless I'm forgetting something, I don't think he ever outright lies to anyone about anything, which seems odd for a trickster god. Also, he never hides away from the front line. In fact, it seems like he wants at least some version of a clean fight, rather than a victory-by-any-means war. So at least I have some recourse from having to admit that I like him because I think he's cute.

And then I finally watched Thor tonight. Oh my goodness. Thor's own thread of the story is nice if just a bit bland, and I would have liked a little more insight into his actual turning from "aggressive idiot" to "person who actually thinks before doing things," but it is nice. But Loki's side of the story? When you think about it, he's really the one who ( spoilers. )

I hear there are deleted scenes on the non-rental DVD (wtf), so I'll have to get my hands on those before I form any final opinions, especially since it is now three in the morning and I have to work tomorrow. In closing, then, Tom Hiddleston is pretty awesome, and poetic, even: "Loki's eternal predilection is to dance on the fault lines of villainy and redemption." *_*
 

You're a winner!
 

There's a dryer hookup in my closet but I don't have a dryer, so the vent is just an open pipe going from my closet to the outer wall of the building. There should be a cover over the part that opens outside, but it fell off sometime during the winter and I didn't notice until there were already birds flying in and out of it. I was going to ask maintenance to fix it, but today I heard little chirps and now there's a nest of baby birds, just beyond the bend in the pipe, I can almost see them. I don't want to disturb their nest, but I don't want birds in my closet either. :( I closed off the end of the pipe in the closet, I just hope it holds.

I saw a high school production of Les Miserables last night. First I was amazed as how much money a public high school has to spend on building a nice theater, and then I was amazed at how good the kids were.

I love how Yuugiou is not only the featured fandom on this page, but it actually has its own entire section. XD
 

I like milkshakes; I don't know why I only ever have them after I've been to the dentist, but the thought of having one after is the only thing that makes it not an entirely sucky experience. :( Four injections of Novocaine and I still had some sensation in my jaw, but at that point I just wanted to get it over with. Also, having your mouth stabbed four times will make it really sore afterwards, especially when your body is prone to going "fack this lol" and ridding itself of the Novocaine very quickly.

( More dental whining. )

Sherlock fandom is lovely, especially when there is a healthy amount of interpretation of Sherlock as asexual. I think I'll fit right in here. Now I just need some icons.

And finally, firefighters rescue kitten with leaf blower. FOOOMP.
 

I gotta close some of these tabs.

• Gorgeous Munashichi artwork.


• That place that some people want to go to war with. Seriously, guys, let's learn from how this turned out last time.


• Wrath of the Gopher! Best Flash game of the 90's.


• The rise of solo living.

I thought I was getting sick but now I'm not. Yay. \o/

Also, North Korea launching a missile makes me think of this.
 

Fruit Ninja is ridiculously addicting.

 

 

The Weather Channel's website has an "aches and pains" forecast that takes into account the chance of rain, change in humidity, and change in temperature. I am saddened that this is relevant to my interests.

Tron fanfiction is worth reading just so I can hear Jeff Bridges' voice in my head.

Oh my goodness, there is actually a mature and civil discussion of the Bible on the front page of Reddit.

I think this will be my next desktop background.

FREEDOM!


 

Was going through some old currency that my grandma collected during her travels when a double-take was done.



It seems to be from the Japanese occupation of the Philippines. There, your history lesson for the day.