Barnyard: The Original Story and some thoughts

On Tuesday, August 8, 2006, I went to see the movie - Barnyard: The Original Story. It was an animated feature, where my favourite joke of the movie was in the trailer.

The story is about the coming of age of a teenage cow, whose father was killed defending small animals of the farm. There was a lot of humour that was suitable for adults, more so than children. The animation was mediocre, and the storyline was predictable. I do have to say that some of the animals in the barn were very cute and/or adorable.

I also noticed that Wandy Sykes has continued the Hollywood tradition of double dipping in movies... (Or in her case, it's triple dipping). I like Wanda Sykes, I think she's very funny, and very talented. However, right now she is in the following movies: Over the Hedge (as the skunk), Devil Wears Prada (as the boss) and now in Barnyard: The Original Story (as Bessie the cow). So, she's triple dipping in movies... In the great tradition of other actors and actresses.

And onto some other random thoughts.

Roman is still hung up on Patrick. He feels that Patrick has made a big mistake and that he wants him to realize that they are meant to be together. And he was also telling me how his biggest fear was being alone... This fear, however, is unfounded, since within six months of his coming out, he has had about six flings (regardless if they're one night flings or if they are short relationships), and me, I have come out for about six years and I have had about six flings. Maybe a tad more... So, in my opinion, he really has nothing to worry about.

He tells me he feels lonely, and he misses Patrick. He refuses to believe that Patrick really wants him out of his life, and is asking to see if there is any way for him to win Patrick back to the gay side. I'm of course being civil, trying to tell him that things end for a reason, and if Patrick wants to live a life as a heterosexual, then it's his choice, and Roman can't do anything, really. I really have to hold my tongue and not say, "Maybe it's a crush" or "It's just a crush" or "I don't understand why it hurts so much, it's just a crush."

He also told me that he really missed me when I went home for the weekend. OK... I'm not so pleased about this either way: 1) Either he's regretting his decision about dumping me and/or keeping me as a friend - which is less likely, since he's a man to never go back on his decisions. Or 2) I'm the dumping bag that he uses when he's not dating someone meaningful. If it's the former, than tough bananas... You should have treasured me the moment I crossed your life... Now, it's too late. If it's the latter... I have been the dumping bag for so many people it's not even funny. And I'm getting tired of people who only hang out with me and talk to me when they have no one in their lifes, and then when they have a significant other, drops me like a hot potato. I tends to drop myself from people like that (if they haven't already isolated themselves from me through their partner) or distance myself from people like that. I mean, I don't expect much when you're dating someone, but a phone call once in a while, just to keep in touch would be great to keep lines of communication open.

Tonight, Roman and I had a good meal at an Italian restaurant in the village, and then we went to the karaoke club. At the end of the evening, there were two people who left the bar, and on their way out, told me that I did a good job singing, and that I had a great voice. I was flattered. I hope that they weren't saying it just to be nice, and that they actually meant it... Some people can be fake in this world... I have gotten comments about good voice and/or singing before, so I'm thinking it's sincere, despite the fact that I wasn't quite good tonight... I was off-key in certain parts of certain songs, since they always end up being different keys than when I hear them. Anyway, not a big deal. I love music, and I love singing. Maybe I can be Canadian Idol one day. :-p

I also was told that a friend of Roman's was taken advantage of by her ex-boyfriend... Now, to me, I was ringing bells that she needed to report this, since to me, it was rape. However, I guess it's ultimately her choice whether to report it or not. I remember a poster in elementary school or high school regarding date rape: "No means no; maybe later means no; I don't feel well means no; I don't think so means no; I am not ready means no; Not tonight means no; [...]" This seems to suggest that if someone were too drunk, or if they did not consent by saying the magic word of YES, then it's rape or non-consensual intercourse.

Oh well... Stop the complaining and off to bed.