Brandels Rammbles

Recently I have seen more and more posts on social media websites about gun control, the lack there of, or there being too much. The recent shooting at an elementary school in Pennsylvania is an awful tragedy that has happened and many people believe that these kinds of incidents would not happen if guns were not allowed to be in the hands of citizens. I do not know exactly where I stand on the gun issue, but I do know that anyone who is inclined to murder a multitude of people has a mental issue, and I think that society needs to address these issues when related to guns and the well-being of all citizens.

Most people are striving to be something, or somebody, throughout their lives. Whether it be striving to be the best at their job, or wanting to run a marathon, most people have goals they set out accomplish. I recently took a break from accomplishing anything for three weeks (due to a break in school) and began watching Gossip Girl. I never was interested in such a show, but figured, why the hell not? I became addicted and mostly because of the character Blair Waldorf.

I like to deem myself a very friendly and understanding person who does not judge, but I often think about how others see me, and I am not sure they agree. I have quirks just like everyone else, but mine are somewhat odd, and although they even annoy me, I truly mean no harm by them.

Everything Must Go, a movie starring Will Ferrell, is brilliant. Some critics, and movie watchers alike, did not have much to say about this movie, except that it was not all that good. I disagree. Ferrell is just as amazing in his dramatic acting as he is in his comedic acting. The movie is a wonderful character study of Nick Hasley (Ferrell's character).

I remember as a little girl Christmas was an exciting time. My dad, mom, sister, and I would decorate the tree while listening to Christmas music. We would always go to my Grandma Bohm's house on Christmas Eve and have a wonderful dinner and see tons of family. Then on Christmas morning my little sister and I would wake up to stockings stuffed with goodness and tons of presents under the tree. After opening all of our gifts I would call my best friend Audrey and we would tell each other what we got for Christmas. Next it was off to Grandma Farmer's house for Christmas dinner with the other side of the family. It was a wonderful time of year.

I have been excited to see the new FX show American Horror for a good month.  It premiered Wednesday, and the wait was certainly well worth it.  Although I cannot imagine this series going for many seasons, it is going to be an amazing experience watching it try.

I have always been a fan of horror movies. Whether the movie is a psycho- thriller, or about spirits and ghouls, I will always give it a shot. Lately, however, I have not been impressed with the newest movies to join the horror genre. I found Paranormal Activity to be a complete disappointment, and movies like The Crazies to predictable. The new Nightmare on Elm St. was decent, but still not very impressive. This past weekend I decided to rent a scary movie (to watch alone because I like too, and my boyfriend is not a fan) and I was shocked at how impressed I was.