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Parallel Characters

King Kong was on TNT over the weekend. I tuned in and loved it just as much as I did when I watched it in the theater. I wanted to write an essay afterward! The relationship between Anne and the ape was so touching, and I enjoyed that they were parallel characters-- she not belonging in his world, he not belonging in hers; both lose the people they cherish, and both protect the other from danger; at many points in the plot, they were bound physically and emotionally to each other.  When they're together, they have that companionship they seek.

Goosebumps

the weirdest thing happened at work this afternoon . everyday near closing time, i would check the schedule for tomorrow, pull out the appropriate charts, and print visit statements for each patient before heading home. that way, when i come into work the next morning, everything is all set and ready to go. when the patient comes in, i double-click on his or her name on the schedule, and their appointment box turns from white to blue. it's very nice to see all blue boxes from a long day's work, because that means everyone who was suppose to show up has come in. this morning went by smoothly, but around 2pm, the back door of our office slammed open loudly with a fierce gust of wind, filling the whole building with a noticeably chilling breeze. "how very odd," i thought, because that back door is extremely heavy, a thick, metal door where i have to use my entire body weight to push open every day. oh well, i didn't think much of the incident. after inspecting the

Sorcerer's Apprentice

yippie! i finished my puzzle today! took long enough... 1000 pieces and most of them look the same. every time i couldn't find a piece, i would freak out, thinking perhaps i had accidently vacuumed it or threw it away with the wrapper. whew, good thing i was careful. wow it's looks so pretty. mosaics are difficult, but they are indeed beautiful when completed. bewitch that broom, mickey, u sorcerer's apprentice, u.