I'm no entertainer

I stayed up really late on Saturday evening and watched Lost in Translation. When I first saw it in theatres, so many years ago, I wasn’t a big fan, but my perception changed after a second viewing. The movie is quite slow-paced and not much happens, but what I loved about it is the relationship between the two main characters. I loved how they were able to develop this really great emotional bond with each other without it becoming physical. They don’t say a whole lot to each other, but they don’t have to; they’re comfortable with each other, despite the short amount of time they’d known each other, and are accepting of who the other is. And they have fun.

And that’s what I seek. I want to feel comfortable to be my introverted self, not feel as though I constantly have to be lively and talkative, that I constantly have to ‘entertain’.

Happenings from the weekend

On Friday, I ate a delicious veggie risotto and chocolate fondue after having ‘the talk’ with O. It’s always difficult and awkward, no matter how long you’ve been involved (in this case, just three dates), but these things are always best done in person, I think. And having been treated inconsiderately in the past has made me more adamant about how I don’t want to treat people.

Michelle dragged me out to the gym for the first time in a very, very long time.

Watched Jumper with sister and friends. It was awful! But unintentionally funny. Watched Persepolis a second time and I’m on my way to purchase a copy for myself. The animation is amazing, I really like that style of drawing.

My sister, friend and I headed to San Francisco on Saturday to attend the Renegade Craft Fair being held at Fort Mason. We saw so many great artists who were showcasing their amazing work. Elizabeth Soule, with her The Little Zoo series, was one of my favorites.

There was a lot of inspiring work at the fair. And once again, being in SF reinforced our desire to eventually move there. That city is so full of nonsense.

Festivals galore! We went to the Obon Festival in Japantown. It was a first for all of us. The best part was the food: tempura, chicken salad (teriyaki and sushi were sold out), root beer floats with strawberry shortcake to finish.

I’m hoping to head up to SF again this weekend to check out Julia Rothman’s (as well as Keegan’s, though I’m unfamiliar with most of her work) new work at Rare Device gallery. We’ll see!