You Know It's Time For...

you know it's time for new shoes when the back of your shoes are all torn up that the plastic is exposed and is cutting the back of your heal.

you know it's time for new shoes when the bottom of your shoes are almost soleless and you've had them for about 3 years.

yes, it's time for me to get new "casual" everyday shoes again. lately they've been like skater shoes, either by Vans or Duff. i liked my Duff shoes 'cuz of the colour. i've always liked blue shoes, but i think since the last time i got shoes, i've been looking for orange ones! ;P i think that'll be cool! orange shoes! yeah!

so today in Sociology of Sport class, we watched Bend It Like Beckham for our critical response essay that's due on November 24th. i've seen this movie a couple times already, so i think i pretty much know what the issues in the movie are. i've conjured a lot of ideas of what i can write about, sociology-wise. i could talk about gender issues, cultural issues, and gender roles just to name a few. i'm sure there are many other issues in the movie i could talk about. the prof said that she had some other choices that she took into consideration, those movies being Any Given Sunday, and Friday Night Lights. i thought those would've been pretty cool to watch too. but Bend It Like Beckham was a pretty good choice nonetheless.

anyway, while we were watching the movie, these girls that were sitting behind me were making so much noise, it was a little annoying, but some of the comments they were making were kinda amusing. it was really one girl tho, and i swear, she's so..horny! HAHA! yeah, if anyone has seen the movie, they'll probably know which TWO individuals i'm talking about. Beckham and the coach, Joe (i think). the girl's like, "yeah, i'd kiss him" or "c'mon! kiss him, kiss him." geez, grow up! lol. she'd also be like making "catty meows" whenever they're on the screen and if they looked hot or whatever and making comments like that.

anyway, it's a good movie, if you haven't seen it before, see it! :)

i was gonna start studying tonight, but....i don't feel like it. so i won't. haha..so bad. i'll start tomorrow, FOR SURE! i'll make a promise to myself. i promise to start studying tomorrow. there done and done.

boo, Bush won. apparently Bush is better for Canada? can any explain this to me? an interesting point was brought last night in my Popular Music & Culture class. actually it's not that interesting. i forget how it links to anything. nevermind.

anyway, i think i'm rambling now..or maybe this whole thing WAS a ramble anyway, so i'll just get to today's Marvel character. this guy is a superhero! :D

Thing

real name: Benjamin Jacob Grimm
occupation: Adventurer, former test pilot and wrestler
group affiliation: Fantastic Four, formerly the Unlimited Class Wrestling Federation
base of operations: Baxter Building, New York City

Vital Stats

height: 6'
weight: 500 lbs
eye colour: Blue
hair colour: Brown in human form, none as the Thing

Power Grid (out of 10)

Intelligence: 3
Strength: 9
Speed: 4
Durability: 5
Agility: 1
Reflexes: 3
Fighting Skills: 7

Fact File

once a skilled fighter-pilot, Ben Grimm is now the Thing, a member of the world-famous Fantastic Four. bathed in cosmic radiation during a fateful trip into space, Ben was transformed into a hideous creature of orange stone with superhuman strength. many find him unsightly, but Ben has maintained his sense of humour and honour - because under that rocky exterior lies a heart of gold! (how cheesy is that?!)

Thing's Powers

the Thing possesses superhuman strength, endurance, and durability. the Thing's body is able to withstand extremes of temperature and the explosive effects of bazooka shells. his reflexes remain above average despite his mass, and the volume and efficiency of his lungs are greater than a normal man.

Thing's Beginnings

Benjamin J. Grimm grew up in poverty on Manhattan's Lower East Side. after his parents died, Ben went to live with his Aunt Alyce and Uncle Jake. Ben at first resisted their kindness, but eventually came to return their love. after high school, he earned a football scholarship to State University. there, Ben roomed with Reed Richards, and the two became best friends.

Thing's History

after college, Reed Richards designed an experimental starship. while on a test run with Ben, Susan Storm and her brother, Johnny, the starship encountered intense radiation. after surviving a crash-landing, all four discovered that the cosmic rays had mutagenically altered their bodies. Ben, in particular, had become an orange-coloured, superhumanly strong "thing." Reed convinced his friends to use their new powers for humanity's benefit, and under his leadership, they became known as the Fantastic Four.

through the years, the mutations to the Thing's body have progressed slowly. the composition of his skin evolved from dense and somewhat bumpy, to a flexible, interlocking network of rock-like lumps. also over time, his super-strength has increased considerably. early on, Ben sometimes would revert to human form unexpectedly. none of these changes, however, ever proved permanent, as Ben always turned back into the Thing.

Thing's Relationships

the blind sculptress Alicia Masters was instrumental in helping Ben adjust to life as the Thing. their relationship had become strained when the Beyonder transported Ben to Battleworld to participate in a series of "Secret Wars." Ben and Alicia ultimately reunited, but the Thing's apparent death at the hands of Onslaught led her into the arms of the Silver Surfer. Ben confronted the two upon his "rebirth," but gave them his blessing when he saw they were truly in love.

Thing's Mortal Enemies

Onslaught sprang forth from the fractured psyche of Charles Xavier and the genetic terrorist, Magneto. powered by rage, Onslaught laid siege to humanity - touching off a cataclysmic conflict destined to deprive a world of Thing and the rest of the Fantastic Four.

Thing's Loyal Alliances

the Thing and the Fantastic Four have set out to safeguard the world from any and all threats beyond the means of conventional peacekeeping forces.

Fast Fact

despite his rock-hard exterior, the Thing remains susceptible to colds, diseases and emotional stress.