To sleep, perchance to dream

Inception
A review: as spoiler free as I can manage
          If you haven't seen this movie, drop what you're doing now and go see the next showing at a theater near you. It is by far the best movie I've seen in a really long time (perhaps ever?). The music lent well to the various moods. I remember noting a light percussive beat in one scene evocative of a ticking clock (time is translated interestingly in dream world(s)). I loved the cinematography: epic and grand but also intimate as well, giving the feel of an almost-reality.
          The actors were great, they drew you in even if their roles were a bit short. The one that is focused on most is Leonardo DiCaprio's character, a man that is breaking but more on that when I talk about the story. Next come Paige's character, who delves rather deeply with him within the dreamworld. The others play their roles but they're mostly tense and action based. Everyone doing their job to ensure "the job" goes right.
          About the story: it's the most original one I've seen in a movie but feels like one could have dreamed up, like a new theory or thought that stands to reason and makes perfect sense. Dominic "Dom" Cobb (DiCaprio) gets a job offer, the reward would be his freedom to go home to his two children (you'll have to watch it to find out why he can't go back) but the catch is that it's illegal. He'd have to sneak into someone's dreams and implant a thought (inception). He agrees (if he didn't that'd be it right?). As they delve into the dreamworld, they are beset by unexpected hurdles and the not-so-subtle threat of Mal (subtle name, ha!), a woman very important to Cobb.

Happiness

          Last night Grace had a spa party. A Mrs. Sebrena Coleman and walked us through some lovely treatments. It was wonderful to spend a night with friends, having some girl time together. It really was a relaxing experience. This morning I woke up to sunshine and I just thanked God for it. I feel so relaxed and at peace with a calm energy. I can't remember the last time I felt like this.
          What is interesting, though, is what woke me up. I was must have been dreaming but as soon as I was conscious there was this melody in my head. It was melancholy but promised to be brighter. I instantly knew it was Ka'ne's theme from Ka'ne-Yuri. After nine years of learning about her life and her world, this song revealed itself to me. It's lovely. It would break your heart. Right now, an orchestra is playing. The strings are on the main melody. Low brass gives depth. Woodwinds vary the color. There's more going on, I'll have to listen to it more to find it all. The virtual piano software I have is helping to compose but I need a real piano so I can play more than one note at a time and explore this song more fully.
          Anyway, I'm looking forward to the Halloween festivities with my dear friends tonight. I may post something about it next week.

Academics

          I had signed up to be a TA (i.e. teaching assistant) for one lab a week (specifically an 8 am Organic I lab on Thursdays). I'll get paid minimum wage ($7.25/hr) for almost three hours a week. It's not much but it'll pay for gas and maybe even some groceries; a start at some independence from my parents. The paperwork all went through and the professor has agreed to the hire. My Internship I placement is all settled. I'll be going to a high school within five minutes of campus, visiting Tuesday mornings for a couple hours and Wednesday afternoons for one fifty-minute period. I'll be observing and eventually teach a single lesson before the class. At least it's a ninth-grace physical science class. I also have my field experience for the Cultural Perspectives class in order. I'll be volunteering at a local Boys and Girls Club for an or two each week.
          Haha! So I have even less time now for myself but it's all right. I go to school, study, get educational experience, engage in Bible study and occasionally indulge in my hobbies. Since I had a test in University Physics 1 and Organic 2 I have no immediate homework to do. I know tomorrow will have work a-plenty. Until then, I shall enjoy the small respite.