The Best Is Yet To Come

The love you take

is equal to the love

you make

Ketan: "I must stop Naming Day from coming... but how?"
 
Oreius: "Why am I such a misfit? I am not just a nitwit. Just because my Stone glows... why don't I fit in?"
 
Avya: "Bartan was dead, to begin with."
 
Cael: "Remember, Joske: no man is a failure who has friends."
 
Jin: "Seeing is believing. Am I right?"
 
If anyone can name the sources of all five of these quotes, they get... virtual gingerbread? That, and my everlasting approval.
 
A very merry Christmas to every BZP member out there, and a happy New Year!

 

Quick, someone play the Song of Time! We can avert the apocalypse!

It was amazing.
 
I don't want to put any spoilers here (though really if you haven't seen it you shouldn't have clicked ), so I'll suffice with saying that it was an excellent movie. There are some parts that I would've liked to see done differently, and there are some parts that absolutely blew me away.
 
Aw, whatever, I've gotta get into a few specifics. If you haven't seen the Hobbit, guard yourself and turn away!
 
First of all, I have to say that the opening sequence was easily one of the best parts, if not the best part of the movie. Erebor was portrayed magnificently; every scene of the halls under the Mountain were stunning to the point of breathlessness. Smaug's invasion was thrilling even though the Wyrm himself was hidden, and the war at the gates of Moria was also excellent.
 
Andy Serkis stole the film as Gollum. The riddle-scene was more than I could hope for, and Bilbo's struggle between murder and mercy was brilliant (that reminds me: Martin Freeman did an exceptional job as the titular Hobbit).
 
Overall, it was an excellent movie. There were however, a few downsides:
 
One was the length. At nearly three hours, this movie almost matches each of the three LotR films for length. This isn't helped by the fact that the film drags a bit in parts, especially the first act, which is almost entirely spent inside Bag End.
 
Something else that disappointed me was the license that Peter Jackson took with the book. One of the things I love most about the LotR trilogy is how faithful, for the most part, it is to the books. The Hobbit, in contrast, is not. Some of these changes are nigh unnoticeable; some are appreciated; but some are completely unnecessary. 
 
Regardless, I highly recommend the Hobbit. If you haven't seen it, but read through this entry anyway, I encourage you to go buy a ticket and see it for yourself. I loved it,and will probably end up seeing it in theatres at least a few more times.
 
What does everyone else think so far? Favourite scene? Praise? Complaints? Let's hear it!

I'm lost for words when confronted with the tragedy that occurred in Connecticut this morning. My thoughts and prayers go out to the grieving families and friends of the dead; may they be given peace that passes understanding.

So, I just noticed that my blog is quickly (or not-so-quickly) approaching both 200 entries and 1,000 comments. I was thinking it might be nice to celebrate one of these occasions with something special.
 
I was contemplating holding a contest or something in my blog, with the winner receiving a Real Prize. Or maybe holding a draw for an Authentic BIONICLE Piece. You know, something special and fun.
 
Give me your feedback and/or ideas? I want to make it special, and I want it to be fun, just because I'm excited that my blog has made it this far.
 

 
(also go away bfa no one wants to hear about your 1400 entries or 15,000 comments)

My name was Mary-Ann today.
 
In case you are wondering, it's not usually Mary-Ann.
 
It was weird.

The picture to the left of this post is actually a picture of me.
 
I keep bumping my wireless mouse into the garbage can next to my desk.
 
I listened to the same song for an hour and a half on repeat and didn't realize it.
 
Sometimes I think of old members who have left and I miss them, because I'm an old geezer who joined these forums before most of you were born.
 
When Lady K made a blog post it made me feel fuzzy inside.
 
I am Angela, and Angela is all of us.
 
If I were ever made staff I would choose to moderate the Short Stories forum because nothing ever happens there and I could be staff without ever actually doing anything (HINT HINT GO TAKE A PEEK IN THE SS FORUM BRING LIFE BACK TO THE LIBRARY)
 
If you are reading this, I love you.
 
If you are not reading this, there is a special place in my heart for you, too, don't worry.
 
It is now bedtime. Good night.
 
Tune in next week for more random Eyru facts (and that, ladies and gentlemen, is a fact).
 
ALSO KUGHII IS A GREAT RAPPER

Friar Tuck vs Microsnipe
 
Joske Nimil, Toa of Fire vs Utu, Toa of Ice and Mark Bearer of Fear
 
Place your wagers!

[8:15:28 PM] Tyler St. Francis: Eyru really is at least mockingly pleasant at all times.


I challenge anyone else to describe me in ten words and be as succinctly awesome as yonder chap