I Talked To a Stranger Today

I listen to my parents quite a bit. As much as they will deny it, I always check my actions across their advice in a great sequence of vicarious learning. One thing that we've all heard  our parents tell us is, 

"don't talk to strangers..." 

Well today, or rather a few days ago, I decided to completely ignore that rule. While waiting for my food during my lunch break I had to share a small table with a stranger. He was a young man, well dressed, and seemed a tad timid. Personally, I'm really good at socialising with people in a situation where socialising is the given norm. At parties, uni clubs, and even in lecture halls I find myself comfortable with producing random phrases out of my mouth to initiate and maintain a conversation. However, I am much truer to my introverted and shy demeanour when I am out in public places. As sociable as I am, I am not the type to start up a conversation with a stranger. This was the perfect opportunity to further develop my social skills, and it was quite an experience. 

Space is Cool Again - Guardians of the Galaxy Review

If you haven't seen this film, go watch it now. I should've posted my review ages ago, but due to internet issues I've been put back a week. From advanced screenings in 3D to re-watching it in 2D, I always come back to one conclusion: this movie is awesome. Marvel was taking a risk when they decided to put a talking racoon and a walking tree in a live action movie. Thank goodness the risk taking paid off. Under the helm of director James Gunn, GOTG gives us a quirky, comedic, exciting, and most of all, dramatic movie-going experience. All of you DVD renters and illegal downloaders listen here, "this is one for the big screen. Do not miss out!" 

With that gigantic plug out of the way, it's time to get to the point. In a quick and punchy fashion, here is my review of Guardians of the Galaxy. 

"Citizens of Xandar, behold your guardians of the galaxy! What fruit have they wrought?"