Take a Look

I love the fact that 2 of my favorite actors have taken such similar photos. Though, Michael Palin’s has a more humourous tone. Looking for pictures like this of other actors as well.

Anthony Stewart Head

Michael Palin

My List

Most people who know me know how much I love older British men. I thought I should just start a “list” here and give everyone some pictures… Granted these guys are old, but they’re so talented and *ahem* attractive The order changes each day, so here they are, in no particular order:

**EDIT** I have simply put all of the pictures into a gallery, since it’s easier to organize. This is one of my more popular posts, and I add to it often, so this gallery format is easier. Click on a picture for a larger image!

Yes, I have a thing for British comedians. Is it obvious? I’ll be posting more separate blogs about Peter Sellers, Sense and Sensibility, Being There, and the Goons. I have posted plenty of blogs about Monty Python. Feel free to leave comments!

Michael Palin part 2

I got my autograph in the mail yesterday! I also got a note from his secretary saying he is busy in July when I’ll be in London, but he sends me his best wishes. But it was worth a shot, and I still got this lovely signed photo:

Michael Palin

My my… I’ve been away from here for a bit, things have been rather hectic. But, I felt the urge to write and give everyone an update, so here’s a fun story about something I did recently:

I have a trip to London, England scheduled this July. The other day I was thinking about what I would do there. What if I met someone, made new friends and acquaintances? How would I go about meeting anyone at all? I figure that apart from spending time in the museums and doing all of the tourist-y things, I should spend time in places where residents stay. Go shop for food. Go catch a film. But then a brilliant idea struck me: It was high time I wrote a letter to Michael Palin, telling him how great he is. Why not write that letter, and include an offer to meet up while I’m in London? Problem is, he’s a very busy man, and meeting up with a crazy fangirl probably isn’t high on his to-do list. But he does have a reputation for being nice, so maybe things will swing in my favor. It would certainly be a meeting worth remembering!

For those of you who have NO IDEA who Mr. Palin is, don’t worry. I’ll tell you: Michael Palin is one member of the Monty Python comedy group. (He’s the cutest one too! XD) He is not related to Sarah Palin (thankfully, in my opinion), and for the past 20 years has gone around the world a few times, stopping to say hello to people who live in the countries he visits, and learn about their culture. He has the reputation as being the nicest Python. He has written books and movies, starred in movies, and even won a BAFTA for his role as Ken Pile  in the film “A Fish Called Wanda“. Here are some pictures:

Wish me luck!

Crisis!

So the invitation to England has yet to be accepted or turned down. However everyone knows how badly I want to  go. I am just so worried about money when I get back. I know I can get there… But once I’m back, will I have enough money for my bills and such? How long will it take me to find a job? I have to make a decision soon and its hard. Its so uncertain.

I want to go to England. Friends and some relatives think I should go. My mom doesn’t think I should. Because of the reasons above. Why do I want to go? Its one of my life’s dreams. The person that invited me has become a great friend and this is an opportunity to get to know her even better. Gaining life experience. Possible seeing one of the Monty Python guys (Michael Palin!) live. Its a big deal for me.

Any input from anyone?

Depression

I’ve been “diagnosed” with depression since I was 15. So 4 years after my initial diagnosis, I have found another low point. I am not happy. My sleep patterns are off, I am full of hate, I do not want to be alone, but I don’t want to be around just random people. My temper is much more worse than normal. I am full of hatred sometimes, that is uncommon, even for me… I am getting migraines more and more frequently, and my back and neck and eyes have been hurting as well. This sounds like I’m just complaining- I’m not. I have a healthy body for the most part, its my mental state that is making my physical state worse. I’m on my medication. It’s not doing a lot of good. My best “anti-depression tactic” is Monty Python, lame or stupid as it sounds. They make me forget everything that’s on my mind, they make me laugh when nothing else can. Even Python fans are great. I have befriended many of them in the last week. But once the show or movie or song by the Pythons is over- I’m back to my gloomy state.

People have told me that depression isn’t real. That it’s only a state of mind, and I have a choice to be happy or sad. They have never dealt with depression on a real scale. I have made the “choice” to have better days, to get out and do something, to really help myself, and to be happy, but it doesn’t work. I go out, end up getting pissed off by someone, or feel even more lonely than I already do. I go back to my room, and sleep or read. So when I see these people in the grips of a horrible depression, it’s hard to feel sorry for them. They see that it’s real, and it sucks. It’s not like I “chose” to be depressed in the first place!

I can’t sleep. I woke up feeling the worst weight on my mind. I just can’t stop crying, lots of things are on my mind right now. I feel like I have failed not only myself, but my family and friends as well. I have lost friends, lost important contacts.
Depression is a B****. I read Job, in the Bible, as well as other passages. This feeling will not go away though. I feel like OSU is a prison, some days I hardly see outside of my dorm building. I hate my life. I hate myself.
The people who I need to help me move out of this place will not help. I am stuck.

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10

JOB 4:5 But now trouble comes to you, and you are discouraged; it strikes you, and you are dismayed.

JOB 9:25 “My days are swifter than a runner; they fly away without a glimpse of  joy.
27 If I say, ‘I will forget my complaint, I will change my expression, and smile,’
28 I still dread all my sufferings, for I know you will not hold me innocent.
29 Since I am already found guilty, why should I struggle in vain?

LUK 18:1 Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.

Underrated

Not many people have heard of Neil Innes. In fact, if you’re from the U.S. the only people who really know about him are Monty Python fans and a few others. Innes is one of the most underrated singer/ songwriters you’ve never heard of. To quote someone who left a comment on one of his videos, “Lennon is lucky Innes didn’t take himself more seriously.”

Innes is great at doing parodies, as well as singing his own “style” of music. He does songs that are “silly” but he also does “serious” ones. His lyrics are poignant, he can play a number of musical instruments, like piano, guitar, and ukelele very well. As a friend of the guys in Monty Python, he makes a few appearances in some of the last episodes of “Flying Circus”, as well as in their movies. If you’ve seen “Monty Python and the Holy Grail”, you will remember him as the squire who gets crushed by both the cow and the wooden rabbit. Poor Neil. :-/ A documentary about him is out, titled “The Seventh Python.”

Anyway, here are a couple of videos of his, I would encourage you to look up the rest of his stuff on YouTube.

“Boring”

“Drama on a Saturday Night”

Example of the Thoughts That Run Through My Head

I know sometimes people say they wish they could hear what I was thinking. I don’t think they do. In the last week I’ve been writing down random thoughts that I have, and here are the best:

I wish this stupid wireless internet wasn’t so slow.

I am going to kill that guy. (My sociology professor.)

I hate sociology. Hardcore.

What is that girl doing?!

Oh my God, he’s wearing glasses like Anthony Hopkins did in “Change of Seasons”! Too bad he’s fat and ugly, whereas Hopkins was not. Thank God.

I wish murder was legal because those girls would be dead.

SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I should probably read this book before I buy another one…

Did that just happen? (I saw a guy fall down some stairs.)

If he keeps going on about Social Security I’m going to explode.

What the f***. Stop.

OH MY GOD THAT GUY LOOKED LIKE MICHAEL PALIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (A guy drove by and I freaked out a little. He looked like Michael Palin. )

Anyway, with stuff that random/ violent, you probably wouldn’t want to hear what I’m thinking. because either I’m thinking about how I wish you would stop talking, change the subject, etc. Or I’ve let my mind wander and I’m thinking about other things like Monty Python, a book, traveling, etc.

Very Funny

I am obsessed with Monty Python. The TV show, the movies, all of it. I know a lot of people have only seen Monty Python and the Holy Grail; I think this is unfortunate. Their TV show, “The Flying Circus”, is some of the funniest stuff I have ever seen. I am always watching something of theirs or looking up Youtube videos or whatnot. I’m totally addicted.

For example, I pity anyone who has not heard the Lumberjack Song:

Timeless. (Not to mention Michael Palin is very easy to look at. )

What’s your favorite Monty Python sketch/moment/whatever? I don’t think I could pick just one thing…