Cruise-ing Along

Which is not something that I'd say Tom Cruise is doing these days. Is it just me, or is he being really annoyingly anal these days? Other than that overly extravagant display of emotion on Oprah (because he's so in love and ostensibly has never been in love like that before), he just seems to be telling people off more and more. And thinking he's the most brilliant person, psychiaty expert, save the world hero person. Bleurgh!

First of all, there was that interview with some Aussie reporter whereby dear old (and I stress, OLD) Tom told the reporter off for asking questions that were too private i.e. how was his relationship with Nicole Kidman at that point in time. Private? Gee, maybe I should stop asking my friends how their relationships are going too. Because its obviously just too private. I admit it can be trying for celebs to have their private lives delved into. But hey, you're a CELEBRITY. That means you have to sacrifice this thing called privacy. Especially when you're promoting your new movie and you want people to go see it.

Then at the UK premiere of War of the Worlds, a comedienne plays a prank on Tom and wets his face. It was a long time ago, but I still remember doing similar stuff when I was really young. And okay, maybe it was annoying for Tom to get his face wet (my, what a calamity that would be!) during a premiere. But still, as my sister pointed out, he's a professional. He should behave like one and excercise some control, some grace. I don't care that he didn't scream and rave and rant. He started lecturing the man there and then. Obviously, dating someone as young as Katie Holmes has caused Tom to lose his better judgement. I'm not saying he should have done what Sharon Osborne did, though in my humble opinion, she reacted with a lot more aplomb and humour than Tom did. And at least she got her own back and got the laughs along with it.

Tom's latest act of idiocy? Let me insert some stuff taken from an amazing site, http://www.thesuperficial.com and you can read about it in its full glory.

Now officially dangerously insane Tom Cruise was on the Today Show this morning and what began as a typical media tongue kiss about War of the Worlds quickly ramped up into the greatest interview ever, with Cruise insisting time and time again that he knows things it’s been proven he doesn’t know, like during this exchange with Matt Lauer about Brooke Shields taking a prescription for post partum depression:
Lauer: But this wasn't against her will.
Cruise: Matt, I'm - Matt, I'm asking you a question.
Lauer: I understand there's abuse of all of these things.
Crusie: No, you see. Here's the problem. You don't know the history of psychiatry. I do.

Just to reiterate, no, he really really doesn't know. Later, the actor who failed high school and never went to college explained his depth of knowledge in regards to psychiatric medications:

Crusie: All it does is mask the problem, Matt. And if you understand the history of it, it masks the problem. That's what it does. That's all it does. You're not getting to the reason why. There is no such thing as a chemical imbalance.

I would have mentioned that Cruise failed in high school because he was diagnosed as being dyslexic, but since there’s clearly no such thing, that pretty much leaves “he’s a moron.” Do whatever you have to to never have a heart attack around Tom Cruise, cause he would just use his medical expertise to put some duct tape on your chest and give you some gumdrops. And then he would convince you that the defibrillator and paramedics who later saved your life really didn’t save your life. Just like people who improve on meds like Stratera and Ritalin haven’t really improved on meds like Stratera and Ritalin.

Crusie: And to talk about it in a way of saying, "Well, isn't it okay," and being reasonable about it when you don't know and I do, I think that you should be a little bit more responsible in knowing what it is.
Lauer: But--
Crusie: Because you-- you communicate to people.
Lauer: But you're now telling me that your experiences with the people I know, which are zero, are more important than my experiences.
Crusie: What do you mean by that?
Lauer: You're telling me what's worked for people I know hasn't worked for people I know. I'm telling you I've lived with these people and they're better.
Crusie: So, you're -- you're advocating it?

More of that can also be found on http://drudgereport.com/flash3tc.htm

Of course, all of us know that Tom has also recently criticised Brooke Shields for taking anti-depressents for post-partum depression. Naturally Tom would know so much about this because he's never had kids himself. Oh wait, now I get it. He isn't a homosexual at all. He's actually a man, who used to be a woman who actually gave birth. Which is EXACTLY how he knows. And to think none of us had figured it out till now. Oh well, I guess his secret's out now then. At least we now know he was telling the truth about not being a homosexual.

I wonder what he'll do next. Seriously, you'd think that going out with someone so much younger than him would lighten him up. Incidentally, should I even mention anything ahout rushing into marriage? Should, I? Or are we hoping for a third time lucky here? Really, I wait for the next lot of headlines with bated breath.

My Aching Feet...

I don't normally eat fast food, but somehow I decided today that it would be a good idea to get some KFC for lunch. Hence a rather long walk in decidedly unsuitable shoes. I felt cold when I first started out and upon my return, the walk had warmed me up considerably. I think maybe I'm comfort eating and I blame last night's Indianapolis F1 for that. The fact that only 6 cars raced was ridiculous. The fact that 2 of those teams are not considered top-end teams is even worse. So yeah, no surprise that Ferrari finally got its first win of the season last night. I would have preferred proper race myself.

Went for late night shopping last Friday. I'm so proud to announce that I didn't actualy buy anything. For the first time in about a month or a month and a half too. I was wearing the same shoes as I'm wearing today which may explain the lack of interest in buying. Although Scott has put it in my head to buy the Phantom of the Opera DVD. Well, I know its something I can watch over and over again. I'm also planning on getting the Dark Crystal DVD. Scott would rather it not be in the house but frankly, I love it. I think its one of the most brilliant puppet movies ever, forget Team America.

The other day, I went to the post office and finally picked up my degree. Its been official for some time now, but I actually have that bit of paper that says I'm a fully-fledged BA in Communication and Cultural Studies. Hmm, I sure don't feel like a BA. Maybe its all in the mind? I suppose I should frame it. Wonder why I'm not as excited as I think I should be. *ponders that*

On this rainy day...

Its a normal day at work. By normal, I mean I have roughly 2 hours (max) of work time. The rest, I do my own thing. Its all good. If only it weren't so cold in here. I still have my coat and scarf on. Wonder how I'll feel when I finally step outside.

I tried sending a video file to myself at work so I can view it whenever I want. Sometimes you just want that lift when you're at work and there's nothing better than having the entire office stare at you because you're laughing so hard. Hey, its only envy. But yeah, my cat was being very funny. Sadly, we only have Windows Media Player here. So, no video.

Last night Scott and I went to The Oyster Bar on the Foreshore for dinner. Amazing food, if I do say so myself. For anyone who enjoys their seafood, I recommend a visit. Incidentally, as of yesterday, we've been together for 1 year and 4 months. Permit me an ear to ear grin at this moment.

I'm looking forward to the weekend. Somehow sleeping in has become one of my favourite things to do. Actually, no surprise there. Smudge wakes me up way too early toget up but way too late to continue sleeping if I actually want to make it up without feeling like death warmed over. He has a thing for faces. Sleeping on them.

I also turn 25 in 2 1/2 weeks. I'll officially be halfway to middle-age. *sigh* No, I don't actually mind it. I'd much prefer being my age now than a few years younger. Strange how things that seemed so dire then now seems so inconsequential. Here's to growing up!