M for "Micmacs"

These days, I often have chances to watch DVDs on the weekend.  I usually don't see many movies or DVDs, so I always thank my friends who invite me for movies.  I found that, maybe especially Western people, tend to watch lots of movies, and they share their opinions and jokes from them in a daily conversation.  For me, it's good to cultivate more in the movie field to increase my knowledge.  

Then, I watched a relatively new movie called "Micmacs."  This is a French movie directed by the same director as "Amelie", Jean-Pierre Jeunet.  I LOVE "Amelie", and I really enjoyed this new movie as I expected.  I didn't use to understand why people talk a lot about the film directors, but now I understand.  It's like we look for novels from the same author.  The director has his/hers own taste and atmosphere in their movies, even though each movie is in the different genre.  "Micmacs" takes place in a considerably unfortunate setting, but the story is really comical and witty.  The characters are all very strange, but lovable, just like the people in "Amelie."  Now I'm interested in watching other films by this director, except for "Alien 4."  (I know that "Alien" series is highly rated, but I still remember the scary scenes that I happened to watch on TV when I was little.  They still have traumatic effect on me...)  

I'm trying to find the DVD of "Lady in the Water," directed by M. Night Shyamalan, but all I could find at the video store yesterday was Blu-ray.  I have the DVD, but I left it in Canada :( along with my "Ocean's 12" DVD.  Shoot.  I'm sure I will find one somewhere.   
  

L for "Lucky Charm"

These days, I found many people around me don't believe in fortune telling or gods.  I'm not religious, but I can't help checking horoscope in the magazines, believing palm reading, and making wishes at shrines and temples.  Then this time, I got my lucky charms.  You might think I'm too childish, but the important thing is me feeling positive ;)  

lovely knots

These earrings are from Mederu Jewelry.  I ordered these on the Internet and waited for 3 weeks!  Finally they came to me.  I used to wear cheap earrings, such as less than 1000 yen, but those materials started to irritate my earlobes.  These bows are made of (or coated with) 10K gold, so it must be less harsh to my skin.  I've been wearing them for 2 days so far, but I feel better than old silver ones, though the holes in my earlobes still a bit hurt :(  These ribbons resemble to my old favorite ones, which were lost during my trip to Vancouver in winter.  So when I found these on the website, I was really, really interested.  After a long consideration, I placed an order.  I'm glad that I can put on earrings again :)

K for "Kitchen"

These days, I rarely work in the kitchen.  I should pack my lunch everyday, but just I don't feel like doing it.  It usually takes 45 minutes in the evening, before I go to bed.  I come home late, so naturally I have a little time for myself everyday.  I don't feel good about sparing three quarters of an hour for cooking when I'm tired.  But I have been slacking off and buying lunch at convenience stores for a week, it's about time for me to be diligent again...

I like to be in the kitchen, though.  But not as much as the girl does in the story called "Kitchen" by Banana Yoshimoto.  Have you ever read this story?  I like Yoshimoto's works, but this is one of my favorites.  I think I have read this piece more than 10 times.  Funny thing is, Yoshimoto's way of thinking, which is embedded in each character's lines, really touches me when I'm in trouble.  "Kitchen" is her first work.  She has written numbers of  stories and essays, and I have read many of them,  but I still prefer this story than the ones that came lately.  I have the English translation, so I'm going to lend it to my British friend.  Hope she likes it.

By the way, the green curtain at my bedroom window is growing healthily (thanks to my mom's loving care).  Now it has enough length as a curtain, so the only thing it needs is to spread it's vines sideways!

J for "Jammies"

I'm talking about pyjamas :)

I used to wear T-shirt and shorts or pants in summer when I sleep, but last year, I realized that nightdresses are much more comfortable in sweltering nights.  I have a few already, but I decided to get another one today.  (Don't remind me that I'm nearly broke now.)  It is a long pyjama top.  I was going to wear it alone, but when I tried on at home, it was a bit too short to wear as a dress.  But with shorts underneath it, it is pretty nice.  Now, I think I have enough nighties to sleep well through this hot season.

Mine is the one with bigger checkered pattern.