Hey friends!
It’s the geek in the pink, Sam Cote, back with Weekly Favorites #13! Thinking about trying this out in video form at some point in the near future– stay tuned!
What I’m Reading: I’m currently reading The Two Towers! Hyped to get back into LOTR, and really enjoying it so far. I’m doing the tandem-style reading again, where I switch between the physical copy and the audiobook– Andy Serkis does quite a good performance! One of the best parts of reading LOTR is seeing all of the great story elements that didn’t make it into the movies.
What I’m Listening To: Just rediscovered the album “Buddies“ by Frank Turner and Jon Snodgrass. Quite a fun little project that they wrote and recorded in a day– fairly short to listen through too! It feels part-podcast because there’s so much banter at the beginning and end of each track.
What I’m Watching: Keeping up with Rings of Power and House of the Dragon still! Also watched 2001: A Space Odyssey for my sci-fi class. Quite a weird film– took me two tries to watch it without falling asleep. It alternates between moments of plot-heavy narrative, excruciatingly slow shots of machines whirring and spaceships moving in silence, and the occasional million-year time jump. I really didn’t know what to make of it until our discussion in class.
What I’m Making: Thinking about ways to improve the content I put on the internet. I’m as motivated as I’ve ever been, and also the most frutrated I’ve ever been. Progress has felt very slow recently, and I’m hoping to find ways to be more engaging for my audiences.
How I Slow Down & Unplug: Seeing friends! Now that I’m out of isolation, I’m enjoying being able to catch up with friends and socialize again.
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