#guess who been drankIn and is watching stranger things

[kittywriites]

y’all remember how Chrissy randomly confided in Eddie “the freak” Munson about feeling like she was losing her mind?

y’all remember how Eddie made a point to say to Chrissy “hey remember the last time you were in my presence bc I sure do” ?

y’all remember how they BOTH talked about thinking about what the other one would be like

y’all remember how excited Eddie got when Chrissy remembered his band

y’all remember the way Chrissy looked at him like he hung the sun moon and stars when he invited her to see his band

y’all remember the way that Eddie just flirted with Chrissy a solid 60% of the time they were on screen??????

yah me neither

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10 moments that make life worth loving

1. driving with the windows down, music blasting, warm spring air, and the scent of freshly cut grass ... 

i was honestly going to write just the scent of freshly cut grass or smell right before it rains, but we can take it to the next level.  why? cuz we’re still stuck inside from the quarantine and just learned that it got extended. 

2. karaoke time ...

whether it’s solo in the shower/in the car, at home having a party dranky drankin, when boy starts to play old songs on the guitar (usually emo crap lol), when mom starts playing all her old cds and blasts it for everyone to hear in the house as she does chores, or getting together with friends and singing ballads like we are whitney or mariah ... OFF KEY TOO LMAO.  the best :)

3. anytime mom tries to tell a funny story or a joke

no lie, she is laughing after the first few sentences ... if she can even get past the first few sentences.  usually it’s hard to understand and it takes her maybe 15 minutes to finally tell it.  but then it takes another 5 to 10 minutes for her to try to translate the joke/story into english and the funniness getting lost in translation.  but she laughs, so i laugh ... then she pees a little and it makes me laugh more.  OR, when she finds a funny clip online and watches it religiously at least once everyday ... she has to show it to everyone and they mama.  in the beningding LMAO she’s the greatest

4. the look

when you wanna say something, but you can’t cuz it’s mean.  but you and whoever you are with know each other well enough to know what exactly they are thinking ... it’s that telepathic read your mind bullshit.  and just bust out laughing when you’re finally in the clear.  those moments are usually with hoosband ... sometimes mom and boy ... usually erasmo and heidy.  damn i miss those bitches.  also happens when it’s an inside joke.  

5. puppies

i wanted to say when you walk through the door and the pups are crying or wagging their butts all crazy and excited to see you ... but let’s be honest, they can do anything and bring a smile to my face.  they’re silly.  they’re selfless and selfish. they know how to please.  even when they’re being little turds.  they are our turds, i want them to last forever

6. friendships ... real friendships ... and real moments

some people are fortunate to have friends that they’ve had since idk ... grade school? high school? hell even college ... the thing about friendships is that as you get older, the things you value change.  if your friendship can last past all those changes in your life, i guess this works for relationships too, it’s precious.  if you can go how many fucking days/weeks/months without speaking to them, but the moment you meet up/call it’s not awkward, it’s like picking up from where you left off with a lot of shit that happened in between.  but it’s there, the way you genuinely care for someone.  knowing that there’s almost nothing you wouldn’t do for them.  knowing you can depend on them, run to them, and knowing that they will be there with open arms.  i guess you can also say it’s family.  they’re no longer a stranger, sure you don’t have the same last name or no blood relation but ... they’re closer.  you chose them, and they chose you.  it works.  i guess the stem of this post is because i went on my fb adventure and stumbled upon a post, that led to a friend who had passed away.  it still hurts, i still wonder if you actually reached out to me and i just didn’t pick up the phone cuz it was a random number.  i wish i was there, i wish i could’ve stopped you, i wish i could’ve held you, i wish many things.  i just wish things were different.  i wish a lot of things.  it’s been almost 5 years, and now i just wish you are at peace now.  i wish that you are at your happiest, because you deserve it.  

7. being a fat ass ...

being able to fucking throw down when it comes to eating.  the joy of eating something so delicious. or when you’ve been craving something for so long and you finally get to taste it.  i’m salivating just thinking of that moment, and i don’t even  have a particular food in mind.  i miss it all.  i miss going out to eat with my family to sit down at a restaurant, picking off of each other’s plates. i miss singing/humming and dancing while eating, cuz it’s just SO DAMN GOOD. i miss meat sweats.  i want bubble tea ... and i want to drive to fucking chicago if i have to ... in the damn traffic ... whatever.  suck it up buttercup, you want it go get it LMAO.  but i can’t enjoy eating alone, well maybe, hold on ... i can.  but it’s better when you are sharing that moment with someone else.

8. cooking/baking something new and having your hoosbang love it? like it?

when you realize that other people don’t cook well, and the shit you make is edible ... well past edible (most of the time) ... that’s a pretty damn good feeling.  having your hoosband say ... i want something homemade, and not frozen pizza or just getting sick of take out in general.  shit i miss hosting.  i miss cooking in the kitchen while we are having a party.  i like people eating it as soon as i’m done cooking and LOVING it, shit fighting over it because i didn’t make a lot cuz it’s new ... lol.  i miss having family parties ... i miss it all

9. game night

we don’t have a particular routine ... i just know that when we break out game boards or cards or mahjong ... we are fucking go at it. i don’t care if you are mom ... or boy ... or hoosband.  i know, that we all want to fucking win. LMAO.  we are competitive as fuck.  and maybe if mom and dad knew how to play video games on the computer ... they might be as addicted as we are.  we got it from them lol.  doesn’t even have to be with family, but don’t trust no one when family is playing uno.  and well when tony and kel come over, we all are just trying to fuck each other over lol. it’s FUN! 

10. doing everyday shit with hoosband

he’s my best friend.  we could be watching youtube videos and it would be fun.  couch shopping 2 weekends in a row ... exhausting ... frustrating ... but fun.  night fishing in lake geneva ... cold and scary ... but fun.  how can you not have fun with your best friend?  i may not be the best at showing it, and sometimes when you say the words repeatedly it may lose meaning and it just becomes a habit, but it’s true.  everyday, in almost every way, even when we wanna slap each other silly, and piss each other off on purpose ... i love you.  i really really fucking do.  thank you for loving me and putting up with me for so long ... it’s been ... 9 years?  and it’s flying by.  but 9 years is nothing compared to the rest of our lives.  let’s do this ... 

[praphit]

My Hot Fling

So, I've been trying to get back into the grind... back in the swing... on the horse... in the mix...

oh shazam, cinnamon trail mix... delicious...

Anyway, after the Oscar season, and the typical January crapfest of movies, and February - that shall now be known as "Black Panther Month", I figure it's time to get adjusted back to regular ass movies. But, it's difficult... Black Panther was soooooo awesome! It's like I had an amazing vacation fling with...

Alicia Keys -

- which would be extra crazy because she's married with kids, but whatever... What?? She's the married one, not me... I wouldn't be doing anything wrong. She works hard, she deserves a guy on the side; especially a guy like me... you should be happy for her and I. What??! DON'T Y'ALL JUDGE ME!

As I was saying! The fling!:We'd do amazing things on an exotic beach *wink*. I'd meet her celeb friends - go golfing with Kanye, gambling with Denzel, drankin and chess with Cardi B. Then back to romance with Alicia. AWESOME JUICE!

Then... I'm back in my city of Baltimore - back to my regular ass questionable flings and celebs. Clubbin with Joe Flacco

- doing shots with Catherine Pugh... it's just not the same.

Black Panther was THE FLING - though another "THE FLING" will be happening in April with "Infinity War".

 (Look at Thanos there... he's gonna get those Avengers, and get them GOOD! - Wow, I think I might be cheering for him... what's wrong with me?? He just looks so mighty... and kinda like he's taking a dump. But, it's a mighty dump... the mightiest dump OF ALL TIME! - sorry, that's nasty) 

Should I get back on the... swing of the grinded horse? or wait until something amazing comes around again (Avengers, sonn!)??

I've had some options: That Wrinkly Time Movie

- but that's like going on a date with someone who's sponsored by Disney you know?? - not Marvel Comics cool Disney either, but that classic Mickey Mouse Disney.

Not that there's anything wrong with those types; I love those people in my life. But, you can't really call it a "fling" if it's rated G... and that's all you're getting there.

"Strangers" 2 baby!

 - I heard it was crazy stupid though. Like... well-off suburban white family goes off to a vacant, foggy trailer park... they see dead bodies, and go investigate while leaving all of their phones on the table and their door open stupid.

Plus, it's Christina Hendricks as the new leading white woman!

- a tall, physically strong, feisty woman... two of the three Strangers are small ladies. C.H. could have channelled her inner Liam Neeson and taken out at least two of those Strangers by herself. But, no... running scared.

Then there is "Tomb Raider"

- but why?? Not "why see it?" (though that too), but "why make it?" The last Tomb Raider (a video game that I'm not sure people even play anymore) starred Angelina Jolie - which back then she was one of the most popular movie stars around, and who looked just like Lara Croft (The TR).

Alicia Vikander (above), though much respect for her training for this ro... wait, what?? - you don't know who she is? - yeah, you're not alone, and that's the prob; it was doomed to fail.

It's like going on a blind date, and when you see them for the first time, you know immediately(simply based off their look) that this is going to fail. That's when you turn around, get back into your vehicle, and politely drive away...never to contact them again - at least that's what I do... is that not polite?? It's honest though... does honesty equal polite?? - Idk anymore... I'm not a scientist.

What I'm trying to say is...

I don't remember my point... wait, let me get another beer..

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Right... MOVIES!

- Then, I came across a string of strong Christian films. People say to me sometimes, "John Praphit, you need a strong Christian woman!" - to which I always reply "Why?"

I'm not saying that I disagree, but you can't tell me how you think I should be running my life, and not have a reason. Your programmed biblical response is not a reason. I want thought-provoking advice (always FYI).

Regardless, I said to myself "Maybe I need to change it up and check out one, if not all of these new Christian flicks!" So, I checked out some trailers of these new movies... (Samson", "I can only Imagine", "Paul, Apostle of Christ", "God is not dead: A light in Darkness"... I decided to check out what they were packin... UGH, and I was quickly reminded of why I don't see movies like these.

Look, I love me some Jesus, but my goodness!

I know what your judging minds are thinking - "Praphit, how can you love Jesus, but not support the cause?"

*Deep Sigh* Well, I'm glad you asked:) Let's take a look at some trailers.

#1 - Samson

a) How you gonna NOT cast The Rock? It's the same problem that we had with Tomb Raider. The Rock may very well be the reincarnation of Samson - you prove me wrong.

b) Right from the beginning, selling God as a arbitrary rule maker: 3 vows - no drankin (You monster), no touching of the dead (that's my whole Friday night - can't a brotha live!), and no cutting of the hair (I wonder if that's on his entire body? - if so, he's way too smooth for that role).

c) You spoiled the movie! As a Christian, I know about how things end for Sammy, but not everybody does! What are y'all doing??!

d) Plus, I think they need to sex it up a lil more with Delilah. Caitlin Leahy plays her - a beautiful, young actress... but they're not doing her any favors here. She has got a mom vibe going on (LET ME FINISH... not in a bad way). Mom's are sexy too, but... when I think Delilah, I'm thinking

BLAOW!

Alicia Keys, also a mother, but... that's proving my point. We'll give her taste in men a pass:)

I don't believe that Mrs. Mom Vibe (Deleezy) in the movie can get it done.

BTW - Billy Zane is in this - y'all remember him?

No??

(his head in this pic is huge... I'm getting lost in it. Someone is all up in his business, yet he still remains calm and... what face IS he making? A face that says "I'm Billy Zane", and nothing more. But, I guess there's nothing more you need to say, if you're BIllyZane... ... sorry, still lost)

He's playing King Balek... btw, some of these scenes have a slight homoerotic feel to them for a Christian movie.

King Balek: "Find out everything you can about this smooth yet unshaven MAN OF MEN Samson! What are his weaknesses... his likes, his dislikes, how does he smell? is he... adventurous?"

#2 - "Paul, Apostle of Christ"

 a) Isn't that Jesus? Man, you ain't Luke... yo name is Jesus! You can't fool me! Jim Caviezel will always be Jesus. I remember watching that show "Person of Interest" which just made me think of Jesus walking around shooting people - He finally got tired of our sinful, rebellious ways... that's how the Second Coming might look (so be ready). I can see the NRA now - being scared of multigun weilding Jesus, but at the same time filled with pride.

b) A lil homoerotic for a Christian movie again - did you see how Paul reacts when Luke comes to see him? Paul: "Luke, I never thought I'd see your sexy face again; let me touch it. Come down here a lil closer for a hug... oh yeah, that's the stuff."

c) This actually looks like a good movie, but unfortunately not enough money put behind it. Also, I wonder if people are just tired of this genre of film. Idk. ??

#3 - "I can Only Imagine"

a) Ok, so I need to take a moment. I am intimately familar with this song (this movie, btw, is pretty much an origin story... for a worship song. Look out Superheroes, cuz you're about to get schooled). I hate this song on a musical level, and yet... on a spiritual level... when I hear those piano notes - WHEW! Hallelujah!

b) ... however, doesn't the lead character kinda remind you of Kevin James? (I just ruined it for you didn't I? - now you know how I feel)

c) Plus, he calls his dad "a monster", I'm kinda on his dad's side from the trailer: He doesn't want him to pursue a silly dream (cuz he knows his son can't sing), he's struggling through an alcohol problem cuz he's being played by Dennis Quaid... and those are the types of characters Quaid always plays, and he's trying to make it up to him at the end, before he dies! (WHICH AGAIN SPOILER ALERT!)

 #4 - "God is not dead 3"

a) Was there a 2?

b) The lead actor makes me want Chuck Norris to be playing this role... like a young Chuck Norris... cg'd to the wall - beatin ass and bible thumpin! There's also a token black dude in it, who I wish was Danny Glover - cg'd to the wall! Running around, tossing soft ball questions to stump Chuck Norris (the badass bible guy). And the woman in it kinda looks like Aubrey Plaza.

Chuck, Danny, and Plaza - think about that poster

- a light of Heaven shining down on them as they prove ONCE AGAIN, that God is NOT dead... by the means of prayer and their kung fu cg hands of fury!

But, let's be honest, there's not enough money for my vision. That's the problem, most of the times these faith-based films come across too much like "Made for Tv movies". Why not pool all of the money together that's being used to make these smaller movies, and combine them for one ultimate Christian movie... or at least one ultimate Christian movie trailer:)

Also, pooling together different ideas/cultures/perspectives to make a quality film (that still gets the message across effectively) But, I guess that's like asking a bunch of churches to pull their resources together and join forces for the common goal, instead of trying to do everything on their own... making it about them... That's a ridiculous idea, I know.

I watched "Jessica Jones" Season 2 not too long ago.

JJ season 2 is soaked in feminism (and some other causes), but not obnoxiously. They set out to tell, produce, and sell a good story, and yet I still got all of the points they were making. Do something like that!

"Christiana Cross (will be her name), using her super strength to fight unbelief...and abortion:) Well, maybe not so on the nose, but you get what I'm saying, I hope. 

Wow... I have deeply digressed. Anyway, the Christian movies didn't hit me right either. Not sure what I'll do yet... get back to regular ass movies, wait for some Avengers action, or say "screw it all" and make my own Christian movie, but for now I pause to reflect on what was

 And maybe someday soon I'll get back out there.

Can I get an amen?!