nikolina77

: nikolina77; November 19th, 2009

I haven't posted in months but I just wanted to let you know I'm still alive and kickin'!

There was so much going on (and still is) with work and buying and moving into a new apartment. My whole world was upside down. The new place is amazing but there's still a lot of work to do.
Also I still don't have a phone line or internet so my only access to the world wibe web is at work.

Now that the move is over and we have more or less settled down I am patiently waiting to go see New Moon on Saturday (and a number of times after that :D) and then Avatar in December. The footage I've seen so far is breathtaking. Can't wait.
Until then I'll have to make due with the T4 blu-ray disc which should arraive from amazon soon!

Life is good...

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: nikolina77; August 20th, 2009

I've been so busy lately I completely forgot to write something in here... now that's a lie.
I've been too lazy.
Ever since I got back from vacation and started working... I come home after work and have no energy for anything except watching films and lying around. And it's so damn hot for 2 moths now, it's almost unbearable. I love summers but enough is enough.

Also I've been staying up really late lately, sleeping only 4-hour nights and all because of a certain Canadian hottie called Steve Byers. Blondies are so not my type but this blondie obviously is :D. Hot damn!!
There's a TV show on our national television called Falcon beach which airs every night close to 2 am so I go to bed at 2.30 and wake up 7 to go to work. But I'm hooked on the show and I can't help myself.
I even downloaded another great canadian show he stars in called Wild Roses. It's a drama about ranching and family and love and oil companies and corruption. Just as I got completely hooked and watched the last episode of the season which ended in a way that I was screaming for the next one.... I found out that they cancelled it. No idea why since it got good ratings in Canada. I am devestated....
So after Falcon Beach ends... bye-bye Mr Byers *cries*

I am such a lunatic.

14th post - Vacation has ended

: nikolina77; August 3rd, 2009

*sigh*
Unfortunately my vacation has come to an end and starting today I am back at work.
You would think 3 weeks would be enough but it feels like the time just flew by.

It was so amazing. The weather was picture perfect - hot but windy so it wasn't unbearable and also there's the sea so you can jump in whenever you wish. We took trips all over the island Krk (and it's a gorgeous island with coves and lagoons and crystal clear water). Ah I want to go back!!!

Besides swimming and sunbathing I also did a lot of reading. I read Del Toro's and Hogan's The Strain; The Count of Monte Cristo and Stieg Larsson's The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.
The Strain is a well written book about the start of vampire wars. It's the first book fo a trilogy and the only one released so far. I don't want to give to much away, so even though I liked it I'm not too crazy about vampires as a some kind of virus spreading zombies. I like them evil AND gorgeous. But the book is interesting so I enjoyed it.

The Count of Monte Cristo is one of my all time favourite books and the last time I read it was 10 years ago so it was time for a re-read. It's 1100 pages long but once I started it I couldn't put it down... Dumas is an exceptional writer. I read a lot of his books.

I heard of Stieg Larsson and his Millenium Trilogy only recently but was intrigued by the popularity of his books. There are a few very good Swedish writers so I thought I'd give him a chance. His Millenium Trilogy has three books. The third is coming out in October (in English). The first one is called The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo and it's an amazing thriller about a reporter and a very exceptional girl. I'm not a huge fan of thrillers, although I read a few. I love classics and SF literature. But Larsson writes so well I couldn't wait to get home from vacation just so I could buy the second book. Which I did today and already started reading The Girl Who Played With Fire, the secong book in the Trilogy. I already know I'll go crazy waiting for October and the third one...lol.

13th post - going on vacation

: nikolina77; July 9th, 2009

Tomorrow I am leaving on my well deserved 3 week vacation on the coast.
I have a flat on the biggest croatian island Krk in a gorgeous small town where it's never too crowded. Just perfect.
I will be bringing my laptop with me so I can stay up to date on my favourite projects and also for work, but I won't be updating much. I don't think I'll have time. I'm gonna be busy enjoying the sun, sea and sand :)

Since I have a lot of packing to do today and we're leaving right after work tomorrow, I'm gonna say my farewell now.
I will be back in full capacity at the beginning of August!
Have a great summer everyone!

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: nikolina77; July 7th, 2009

I am watching Michael Jackson's memorial right now. And I can't help crying.
He was a good soul, but a lost one. He was a good man and the greatest musician and now he is no more. There will never be anyone like him ever.

I've been watching his videos all afternoon, remembering the times I saw them for the first time. Each one brought something new to the world of music... he was a prodigy, he was out of this world, that's why he never really fit into it.

I love most of his songs but here is my favourite. RIP Michael.

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: nikolina77; July 6th, 2009

Today is a good day.
Work is pretty slow but time passes quickly anyway. I am looking forward to the end of the week coz on Friday I'm off to sea! :) I'm going on vacation for 3 weeks of sea, sun and sand.

I went to my best friend's wedding on Saturday. It was so good seeing all my best friends from school, who I don't see that often anymore since we live in different cities. There was a lot of catching up.
The music was a disappointment though. The band is excellent, I've heard them play other gigs before, but the choice of music was so bad I hardley danced all night. There was no diversity. I expected more, I must admit.

Oh I stumbled upon this great article by an LA Times film critic and she gave her review of the summer blockbusters and their heroes.
The way she described Marcus Wright and Sam's portrayal of the character is EXACTLY how I feel about it. It's like she took the words right out of my mouth. Also she wasn't kind on Bale, but she said the truth, exactly how I saw his acting in the Terminator.
The whole article can be found here:
www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-ca-heroes5-2009jul05,0,2815935.story

and here is the part about Sam:
But cold never draws men close, and that is why it is Sam Worthington's man/machine hybrid Marcus who emerges as the one you want to follow in "Salvation." The accidental hero, charisma hanging easy on his broad shoulders like an old coat, Worthington claims every scene he is in. His is an empathy you can feel -- he did good not because it is right, which is Bale's motivation, but because he cares.

One of Worthington's strengths is that ability to make his vulnerability accessible, that sense of a shared humanity easy for the rest of us to embrace. Cut from the same action/fantasy cloth, his next films -- "Avatar" and "Clash of the Titans" -- feel filled with promise.

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: nikolina77; July 3rd, 2009

I arrived at my country house a few hours ago. I grew up here and I still come as often as I can. It's only a couple of hours drive from the capital (where I now live) and it's peaceful and so beautiful especially in the summer. I still have a lot of friends here, and the reason I'm here this weekend is that my best friend is getting married tomorrow! It's going to be a great day.

I had a rough day today, got some not so good news about my health but it's not that bad, though it could be so coming here and enjoying the peace and quiet does wonders for me.

On another note, i went to see Terminator Salvation at the cinema again two days ago. Amazing how that films just gets better and better each time I watch it and I don't think I am ever going to get bored watching it.
The first time I watched it I was so blown away by Sam's performance, he completely stole the film away from Bale, and then I thought about it a bit and said to myself maybe I was just so mesmerized by Sam himself and that I wasn't fair to Bale. But now that I watched it several times I can safely say he's performance IS so much better than Bale's... the range of his emotions is breathtaking. And even tough I think Bale is a first rate actor he did not put as much into his character as Sam did into his.

I am extremly looking forward to more of Sam's films, more complexed roles like Joe in Somersault. If given the chance, he is going to get far, no doubt about it.

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: nikolina77; July 1st, 2009

Current Mood:: moody

I have absolutely no inspiration lately. I'm feeling very moody and have so much on my mind, mostly stuff that I don't know how to handle, so it makes me feel even worse.
If I didn't know better, I'd say I'm falling apart. I put all my faith in my three week vacation which starts July 11th and that's all that's keeping me sane. Only 10 more days... I'll make it.

I also feel very guilty coz I didn't take as many exams as I planned, and now September is going to be hell coz I'm gonna have to take at least 4 and pass them all or I'll be in the deepest shit ever.
Concentration is something I completely lack lately. I just can't focus on studying. My brain cells aren't cooperating at all, maybe I'm too old to be back at school. But if others can do it... I should be able to as well.

Also I'm fed up at feeling sorry for myself which is the only thing i seem to be doing lately.
I need to find something to do, just for myself, like a hobby that'll bring me joy, something to look forward to every week.
I'm gonna work on finding something as soon as I get back from vacation.

And now... I think I'll go watch Terminator Salvation again... to cheer myself up.

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: nikolina77; June 29th, 2009

I just downloaded the 3rd episode of True Blood's 2nd season and am about to watch it! That show is freakin' awsome!

My sister got me hooked on it in the first season and right after I finished watching it I went on amazon and ordered every book Charlaine Harris written so far in her Southern Vampire series (9 books so far) and read them in like two weeks maybe a bit more. The show is based on those books. It doesn't follow the story of the books completely but close enough.
If you're into vampire books you should deffinitely read those. I really really hope she publishes the next book soon coz the end of book 9 screams for another sequel! I know I am!

The show is full of badass vampires and blood and sex and even humour and so are the books. My favourite character is vampire Eric who is played by a gorgeous Swedish actor Alexander Skarsgard.

So now I'm off to watch the next episode! The suspense is killing me ;)

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: nikolina77; June 27th, 2009

I have an ear infection. It hurst like hell!
I hate being sick coz then I'm impossible to live with especially if I'm in pain.

I have an exam on Wednesday and I need to study hard but I've been avoiding it all day. I'm so bad. And with this earache I'm just in no mood to study. All I want to do is watch films all day and maybe make some screencaps ;)
I made a whole bunch of them last night while I watched Gettin' Square. And some pretty gorgeous ones I might add. Which is not hard when it comes to Sam.

A few days ago I started reading a book called The Time Traveler's wife. A friend from the forum recommended it. A film by that book with Eric Bana and Rachel McAdams is about to be released and I wanted to read the book first. I haven't gotten far but already it's very interesting. I hope the film is as good.
I've been reading A LOT the last few years. I find it relaxes me, even when I'm to tired to do anything else.

6th Post - RIP Michael Jackson

: nikolina77; June 26th, 2009

I can't believe it! I've read it on million sites and in all the papers but it's still hard to believe that the greatest pop icon of all times has left us.

Ever since I was aware of music I've been listening to MJ... from my first walkman until my 8GB walkman mobile phone there has always been a MJ album or a compilation of his greatest hits to listen to. And there always will be.
Nothing that was ever said about him or his personal life bothered me. For me, only his music mattered. And that's what made him a great man!

RIP

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: nikolina77; June 25th, 2009

I got an A on my term paper!!!
I still can't believe it and I was in such a shock yesterday when the professor said: it is excellent!, that I thought I was gonna faint!
There were 4 teams presenting their papers and it took forever (an hour each) and my team was the last one left. After sitting in a chair for 3 hours being nervous to the point of screaming, the professor said: I left your presentation for last because it is the best. You covered everything! Wow!
We didn't have much time for presetning coz it was almost 10pm by that time but he said he would really like to discuss it with us so we scheduled the discussion for next Thursday and then he's gonna give us the grades too.
I am extatic!

I am taking today off of studying. It is a national holiday here and I'm off work too. I'm gonna go see Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen in a few hours and then later I'll try to do some screencaping of Rogue and/or Dirty Deeds and Getting Square... I need me a Sam fix :)

Off to lunch now.

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: nikolina77; June 24th, 2009

My shift at work is almost done. Thank God! It was another one of those days when there's so much work, you thik you won't be able to make it for 8 hours. But I made it!
But the worst thing comes after work. I have a term paper presentation at college, in front of the entire class!! And I don't do well in front of an audience! I just know I'll embarass myself... and then fail. I felt nauseated all day but now I think... fuck it! Whatever happens, happens.

On a much brighter side... Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is being relesed here tomorrow and yesterday I booked the ticket for the first showing! I can't wait to see it.
I watched the first one 2 days ago, just to refresh my memory and to be prepared for number two. I just love Shia LeBeaouf! And something tells me number two will be much better then number one. :)

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: nikolina77; June 23rd, 2009

Sometimes I really hate my job! And today it's an especially tough day! I want to go home so bad!

On another subject! I finished reading a film script today, for the film Last Night featuring Keira Knightley and Sam Worthington.
I promiced myself long ago that I'm not going to do this but I just couldn't help myself with this one since the story is something I can completely relate to.
It's about a young married couple who've been together for a long time and married 3 years and one night night the husband goes away on a business trip with a colleague from work he's is very attracted to while the wife stays at home and runs into an old flame. Then the plot thickens.
The story made me sad and angry a bit. But it's a really good script and I can't wait to see the film which should be released by the end of the year even though the date hasn't been set yet.
It's one of those films where you really have to play your emotions: every look counts, every facial expression, body language. I don't want to give too much away.
I'm really looking forward to it.

2nd post

: nikolina77; June 22nd, 2009

It's a national holiday here today and I'm off work. I should be studying since I have an exam on Wednesday, but I'm not in the mood. It's a real tough exam and it's not going well. I just can't concentrate.

I just want to watch films all day, that's all I'm in the mood for.
Lately I've been downloading Sam Worthington films, every one I could find. Ever since I saw Terminator Salvation he's portrayal of Marcus Wright just blew me away. He stole that film away from Bale completely.

So yesterday I watched Somersault again. It's a beautiful drama about two young people with great family and personal issues. Sam was so amazing. Just wow!

Also I watched Bootmen. It's a nice film about two brothers who are in love with the sam girl... oh and there's tap dancing in it too :) Sam plays the brother of the lead (Adam Garcia).

First post

: nikolina77; June 22nd, 2009

Current Mood:: tired

I start my journal today for the first time.
I still have no idea what it'll be about but it'll come to me. I love to watch films and I'm an avid book reader so I'll most likely write about those hobbies of mine.

Currently I am under a spell by a certain Aussie actor called Sam Worthington (among a few others) and I am completely hooked on True Blood (read all the Sookie Stackhouse books written so far), also I help admin a forum for a talented British actor Ben Barnes over at www.benbarnesonline.net. I do all of that in my spare time that I haven't got much of since I work, have a family and also go to college.
It gets tough sometimes but I manage.

This should be enough for post No. 1 :)

nikolina77

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