Right. Holiday over, exams over and very soon it will be time to start the second semester of my newfound life.

Yeep. What a year 2003 was. I had some very good highs, as well as one of the worst phases in my life that I dare remember. All gone now, and time to face up to the highs and lows of this year. First big low: my exams. I really should have revised more for them, but then again, all I need do for the next year is just pass them, not do well in them. Which is so-so. I'll work more at it this time around though. I have better subjects this time too - a no-brainer in IT, Biology of Organisims (cheerfully abbriviated to "BOO"), and the spolier that is Molecular Biology. Ah well, can't have everything.

First big high of the year: Lost in Translation. I expected to fall in love with this film, and bloody hell, I did as well. Such a reflection on life has never truly been done to my knowledge. And now I want to Japan even more now, if only to lip someone's stocking (see it and you'll understand).

Which reminds me, the Oscar Nominations are out. Here's my list of who/what should win if there's any justice in the world.

ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
Bill Murray - LOST IN TRANSLATION
(would accept Johnny Depp as a close 2nd)


ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Ken Watanabe - THE LAST SAMURAI


ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE
Keisha Castle-Hughes - WHALE RIDER


ANIMATED FEATURE FILM
Toss up between FINDING NEMO and BELLVILLE RENDEZ-VOUS
Whilst I know Nemo will win, I'd like to see the latter get it's due


CINEMATOGRAPHY
CITY OF GOD


DIRECTING
Either LOST IN TRANSLATION or CITY OF GOD


MUSIC (SCORE)
FINDING NEMO


BEST PICTURE
LOST IN TRANSLATION
- I've only just seen it, but it is THAT good.


Right, that's all I've to say for now, other that you shoud start listening to Lambchop (country by way of lounge jazz) and Yat-Kha (Rock by the man with the deepest singing voice in the world). Go do stuff.