the half blood prince.

As I am sure you are aware [unless you happen to be a troll or live under a Crumple-Horned Snorkack], the sixth part of J. K. Rowling's magical series arrived tonight, at midnight, in its much condensed - but perhaps as evenly anticipated - movie version.

Since the sixth book remains my second favorite of the seven, behind only the Prisoner of Azkaban, I felt it fitting that I should leave a short excerpt from the wondrous book who's animated twin comes to screen today. Enjoy!

"I believed him finished. I am not proud of it, I was wrong, but there it is... If he had not forgiven we who lost faith at that time, he would have very few followers left." [said Snape]

"He'd have me! said Bellatrix passionately. "I, who spent many years in Azkaban for him!"

"Yes, indeed, most admirable," said Snape in a bored voice. "Of course, you weren't a lot of use to him in prison, but the gesture was undoubtedly fine -- "

"Gesture!" she shrieked; in her fury she looked slightly mad. "While I endured the dementors, you remained at Hogwarts, comfortably playing Dumbledore's pet!"

"Not quite," said Snape calmly. "He wouldn't give me the Defense Against the Dark Arts job, you know."

I cannot even contain my excitement at the thought of Alan Rickman and Helena Bonham Carter portraying these characters in the newest movie. Though, my celebrity crush on the endlessly talented Mr. Rickman might play a part in this unbridled enthusiasm, now that I think about it...


peace.
-lise.

smile like you mean it.

"catfish smile"

Because, hey, even bottom-feeders have some fun once in a while. You know, playing red rover and duck duck fish. Good old-fashioned benthic zone amusement.

peace.
-lise.

notte sento.

I love this Italian short film.

peace.
-lise.

let sleeping dogs lie.

Lately my dog has developed a strong affection for the foot of my bed. And I have maintained a strong affection for the rest of my bed.

Hope your summer is going well :)

peace.
-lise.

escaping the grey area hysteria.

Dreaming in Color

The winding, weaving greys of truth
Ensnare me within their eternal tangle.
Blinded in the haze of insipid deception;
Paralyzed in the blaze of periphrastic perception;
I've been lost in this merciless maze since conception.
Formerly betrayed by the rays of gilded reality,
I now thread instead with the seams of fervid dreams,
And inhale the rich woven whispers of willful illusion
As truth’s beginning is born from truth’s conclusion.

peace.
-lise.

third planet.

"Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself."
~ Leo Tolstoy

If we all did a little bit each day to help out the third planet, it would be a better world. So why don't you get off the computer and go eat some organic trailmix or something.

peace.
-lise.

ocean breathes salty.

peace.
-lise.