Random thoughts about things I’ve always wanted to say from a movie or show

Have you ever said to yourself after the fact, I wish I would have said this? Or stare at a blank Twitter screen and try and think of a play on words? It happens to me a majority of the time. Usually when it comes to a blank computer screen after about 5 seconds I say aloud, “I’m done!” Because once I start to over think it, it’s not funny anymore.

There are some things I have been able to say because of timing. I shared one in my last blog in which my husband said my face lit up. And I replied I am a warrior and an assassin my face does not light up.

There was a Scott and Ramona moment my husband and I shared a while ago.

Me: I’m going over here to read for a while.

Husband: Then I’ll be all alone.

Me: You’re not alone. You’re just having some idiotic dream.

Husband: Does that mean we can make out.

Me: …

Wait a minute! Most of my perfect timing happens the most when I am with my husband. I guess that is what happens … wait for the cheesiness … when you marry your best friend … there it is.

Perhaps I should take a cue from The Doctor and make cards for when there are other occasions. So I thought I would share some of those waiting for the right moment quotes in no particular order, and mostly just because I like these quotes.

Today. Today … At the edge of our hopes, at the end of our time, we have chosen not only to believe in ourselves, but in each other. Today there is not a man nor woman in here that shall stand alone. Not today. Today we face the monsters that are at our door and bring the fight to them! Today, we are canceling the apocalypse! – Stacker Pentecost, Pacific Rim

I am not sure when I would use this outside of the apocalypse, and after a slow motion walk into the room. Maybe as a go get them team speech? I love that speech. Let’s face it I love Idris Elba.

I do admit there are some of his movies I have not seen. For example any movie where he plays the villain. I think he is an amazing actor but after watching Luther my brain just cannot accept him as a villain. Not gonna do it. I made the mistake of watching Losers once, don’t get me wrong IMHO Chris Evans was hilarious in it. But I kept believing Idris Elba’s character was going to be like I’m just kidding guys I was doing a double, double cross. See my brain can’t do it. Denial.

Okay it’s another Stacker Pentecost quote, but you guys Idris Elba. It’s a really good one for an “I’m not messing around moment.” One: don’t you every touch me again. Two: Don’t you ever touch me again. Now, you have no idea who the hell I am, or where I’ve come from, and I’m not about to tell you my whole life story. All I need to be to you and everybody on this dome is a fixed point. The last man standing. I do not need your sympathy or your admiration. All I need is your compliance and your fighting skills. And if I can’t get that. Then you can go back to the wall that I found you crawling on. Do I make myself clear?

My interest in what you are talking about is low to moderate. –Vork, The Guild

In the context that this quote is used it is funny. I like Vork. He is my spirit animal. Well Vork is my spirit animal when I am grumpy. Oh and when I need to channel my dry sense of humor. Codex is my introvert but still kicks butt spirit animal. Admiral Ackbar is my spirit animal when I am suspicious. You know that I got a feeling someone is watching me moment. I’m not the only one that gets that feeling. Right? *She ask nervously.*

I don’t want to be just one thing. –Four, Divergent

Okay I have not read these books, but who could have missed the previews when the movie came out. I have never said it out loud. But I often think this when someone says oh you’re a Trekkie, a Whovian, a nerd, a this, a that. I like a lot of things, hence the “I don’t want to be one thing.”

In the words of Delenn from Babylon 5 – “Then I will tell you a great secret, Captain. Perhaps the greatest secret of all time. The molecules of your body are the same molecules that make up this station, and the nebula outside, that burn inside the stars themselves. We are star stuff, we are the universe made manifest, trying to figure itself out. As we have both learned, sometimes the universe requires a change of perspective.”

I am not sure if this blog as a point. It’s all just random thoughts. But I guess if there is a morale to the story. It is as The Doctor says, 900 years of times and space and I never meet anyone who wasn’t important. So like what you are going to like … to thine own self be true.

Random thoughts about books, television, things, life, whatnot

Life is not whatnot, and it’s none of your business. That was a John Hughes reference. Sixteen Candles, John Hughes? You know that guy? That guy. I think I may have said this before, but I think that John Hughes needs to be part of youth education. He is timeless.

I recently saw a hilarious book review on YouTube. Then it got me thinking what if there is no such thing as a bad book. Wait, hear me out. What if it’s just a matter of preference? Because someone, even if it’s one person, liked the book. Right? (She asked not to confident.) Maybe what I mean by preferences, is maybe since our brains function differently. It’s like when I read a book that I can’t get into, I can’t say that I don’t like the book because that would not be fair since I have not finished the book. And I will try reading the book later because my mind is not in the right frame of mind in a manner of speaking.

I often joke with my husband that I should put out an ad for a work friend. I used to have one, we talked about movies, funny things we’ve read and seen on the internet. While it is stuff that I already talk to my husband about those things first, during breaks I can continue that conversation during the work day. So then I started thinking about what my work ad would say. Would I just list a bunch of things that I like? You know looking for a work friend, must like some or most of the following. Also should know that this list does not include everything that I like, and I’m happy to be lead to read/watch recommendations as well.

Doctor Who

Firefly (not just the show but the actors as well)

Star Trek

Star Wars (Yes, I like both.)

Babylon 5

The Guild

Parks and Rec

Scott Pilgrim (comic series and film)

Battlestar Galatica and Caprica

Defiance (On that note, I also enjoy the music of Bear McCreary.)
Books (While I know that is a broad subject. It’s good to read, discuss and share.)

Speaking of books is there a certain copy of Mockingjay that everyone else read? With all the teasers and movie trailers that I have come out I have to say, I liked the ending of the book.

Speaking of books I recently read Rat Queens, 1-5. While there is some language in the series, it is not said just to be funny, crud, etc. I like that my husband tells me about the comics and books he reads because then I get introduced to series like Rat Queens. For those of you who have not read this series, it about a questing team of misfits who like to have fun as much as they like to fight. And I have say, Gary is my new hero.

Speaking of my better half aka my best friend, I often wonder if people give us a strange looks because he waits for me to get in the building. That needs some context. Since we first started dating, when he would drop me off he would wait until I was in the house before driving away. My husband and I carpool because his work is nor too far away from mine. Now he does the same thing when he drops me off at work. Call me old fashion but I like that he does that. And I like the fact that I can turn around one last time and see him smile before my work day begins. I just realized old fashion is not the right phrase, I think being in love would be more accurate. Just because you’re married does not mean that you should stop being in love. And just because you are a certain age does not mean you’re heart stops leaping when you hear their voice on the other end of the phone.

Love blossoms at the con. –lovely couple from Comic-con: Episode IV – A Fan’s Hope

Minbari not of Minbari

My thoughts, nay my feelings on Babylon 5. While my feelings cannot be contained on a piece of paper, but I will do my best to bring some sort of justice to the show. I don’t think at the last sentence, I will have even had enough to say all I feel.

I first got introduced to Babylon 5 by my husband. I admit when I first saw it my initial reaction was, okay why is this his favorite show? But as I watched each episode the story pulled me in, and I knew why it was his favorite show.

I could not get enough of Sinclair, Delenn, Stephen Franklin, G’Kar, and Londo. Everyone who was in the beginning. And everyone who followed.

As cheesy as it may sound I felt like was right next to as Sinclair as he brought people together in the new station. Sinclair carried himself with confidence and passion for his people. He led without intimidation, as a leader should.

I don’t think I was alone when I was sad to see Sinclair leave. However, Sheridan did a wonderful job as well. And let’s not forget the love between he and Delenn. Poor Lennier, my heart went out to the dude.

As the series went on, we learned what Minbari not of Minbari meant. We learned the real past between Narn and Centauri. Oh my goodness, the scene with G’Kar and Vir in which each drop of blood hits the floor to represent a Narn who past away blew my mind. Andreas Katsulas … there are no words to describe the brilliant actor he is. Yes is, because his work will always live on not just on screen but in our hearts. Just thinking about that scene gives me goosebumps. Each actor brought his or her A game to this series. If it was not for them, and all the people behind the scenes the show would not have been as brilliant as it was. Through them we were able to experience love, loss, heartache, death, and hope. For that I am ever so grateful.

I had a chance to meet J. Michael Straczynski at SDCC this year, and get his autograph.

My husband: After discussing his love for Babylon 5. I got her hooked on the show.

Straczynski: in his classic self-deprecating Straczynski fashion, turns to me and says, I’m sorry.

Me: No, I love it. I cried when I saw the last episode.

Husband: Yea, she was sad when she found out there were no more Babylon episodes.

Straczynski: Its hard when a show you love ends.

Meeting Straczynski was one of the best moments at SDCC this year. I can’t believe him and Patirica Tallman were walking the hallways just like that. Side note: it’s the same way my husband felt when he saw Bear McCreary walking the floor and could not believe he was able just to walk up to him and have a conversation. It’s like you can’t help but want to yell to the people walking around “do you know how brilliant this person is!”

As many of you know there has been a recent Free Babylon campaign, where fans want Warner Bros Televison to release Babylon 5 on the air. I agree we should release Baylon 5, and any other SiFi related shows that teach us lessons on how its important to treat each as equals. That remind us to be better than who we are as people.

Babylon 5 was much more than a show “set in space” it was about humanity. I don’t mean humanity as in humans verses aliens, or the survival of humans. I mean what’s in our spirits. What makes us human is the empathy and compassion we show towards one another. That is one of the messages I took from Babylon 5. The other was not to be afraid of who we are destined to be. Sometimes we fight who we are truly meant to be in times of change, and times of adversity.