the friday five

[marycuntrarian]

1. What is your favourite fruit? Kiwi, but it has to be perfectly ripe and juicy. Not under-ripe and crunchy, ick.

2. What is the last book you read? Absolution by Jeff Vandermeer and it was a doozy. A follow up to a beloved sci fi series ten years after it ended. I still don't know what to think about it and was just discussing it with a new friend. I don't know if it was needed but I'm glad it exists anyway. 

Also I read the collection of Blacksad I got the other day and besides it moving at a breakneck pace (shit just happens), I really loved it and want to read more.

3. Do you like any of your school photos? I was absent a lot when I was in school, and I was homeschooled for most of my life. I remember taking like two school photos, maybe 3. I hate my kindergarten picture and my freshman picture is when I had at home highlights gone wrong. So no.

4. Do you ever blowdry your armpits to get the deodorant to dry quicker? I HATE wet deodorant so no. It's the powder fresh type with the aluminum because I'm a weakling. I tried natural deodorant before and the only thing that worked was expensive crystal spray. Honestly I miss the spray but I'm too poor for it.

5. What was the last film you watched? I think it was The Matrix Resurrections, for the first time, and I was sleepy during the second half so I honestly need to watch it again but I really enjoyed it. It was a bit cringe at times but its the Wachowski sisters, what can you expect? :D

Comments

[saintofcrowns]

I liked the Matrix Resurrections, and I was an OG trilogy fan. Really, I don't know if I missed something, but I don't get what the 'this one ruined the whole franchise for me' people are talking about. :P

[marycuntrarian]

Like, I get the fact that it felt a little forced because Warner Bros was literally forcing a new Matrix movie. I think they told Lana they would make it with or without the Wachowskis and she was like fuck you I'm making it. lol So I think it has some of that but like, everything is being rebooted and remade so it makes sense with the Matrix. I'd almost be insulted if they hadn't of wanted to bring it back.

But yeah, I just think it was fun and I'm a Neo/Trinity shipper so I'm happy enough. lol I think the saddest idea is sort of that like, they're still trapped in this infinite loop? There was no definitive "end" of the thing which I think was because they wanted to leave it open for more.

I wouldn't not watch another Matrix lmao I just don't think it's needed.

[saintofcrowns]

All things considered, it could have been worse! For all the reasons you stated. I liked all the callbacks to the previous trilogy, I liked how hopeful it all felt, and yeah Neo and Trinity? Very cute. Might rewatch this weekend now that I've got it on my mind.

I think a 5th Matrix movie is pushing it, but the reactions to the 4th has me thinking Warner learned their lesson about touching this series again. :P

[tcpip]

Apart from being delicious, kiwifruit are excellent for one's mood.

"Kiwifruit has proven itself as a powerful mood booster. Kiwifruit supplementation improved vitality and mood within four days, peaking around 14-16 days, and improved flourishing from day 14. Vitamin C, on the other hand, marginally improved mood until day 12.

While vitamin C tablets showed some improvements, the study underscores the potential synergistic effects of consuming whole foods like kiwifruit."

https://www.otago.ac.nz/news/newsroom/furry-fruit-improves-mental-health-fast

[marycuntrarian]

Well then maybe if I eat some more kiwi I'll have a better attitude! lol I gotta eat it on the daily.

[tcpip]

I try to have it every day as my first meal. I mean, a piece of fruit is a delicious way to start, and kiwifruit does give a burst of energy to the brain (or, at least, that's how it feels).