Defeated?

Nope. Not really. Not when I have so many people who do support and love me. Despite the distance. Of course we shall see how much support some people are willing to offer when I discover what sort of evil trek my hiking partner has planned tomorrow...especially since he's well aware I will have a hang over in the morning. And we plan on hitting the trail at 7am. Cursed Maker's Mark...

Though I highly recommend a serving of strong liquor before seeing Elizabeth: The Golden Age. I do love Cate Blanchett but...

As beautiful a movie it is...and as touching a story her loveless life of power is...the symbolism in the last half hour is a little over the top. However, I would kill to work on a film such as this as the designer. One good thing that came out of the evening...the preview for Atonement...which remains one of my favorite books. It looks as though Working Title Films is doing a good job of it.

And who can honestly feel bad about life when you're stuck in Hawaii of all places.