Among the media credential applications for this summer's Democratic National Convention -- from the TV networks, newspapers, and radio stations -- is the one from 21-year-old Jesse Taylor, a pundit of the self-declared variety.

He may not be a traditional journalist, but the recent college graduate does have a blog, a website called pandagon.net, where his opinions on current events and the press draw 12,000 readers per day. And from the standpoint of Democratic National Convention organizers, that could be good enough....

Over the past couple years, weblogs have become more accepted as media, especially now that newspapers are finally catching on and starting their own weblogs.

It's kind of funny to me to hear and read media pundits exclaiming that weblogs are the newest and hottest thing around, since I've been blogging for 4.5 years. I've never been too political on my weblog and don't plan on starting any time soon. Weblogging is just a fun hobby for me. I don't want it to be work.

Pictures of the lion choosen to play Aslan. I'm really happy that they're using a real lion; I was afraid they'd use a computer-generated lion.

Tilda Swinton Confirmed as the White Witch. I'm so glad that Nicole Kidman wasn't choosen!

Tuesday, May 11, 2004

I was rooting for Rupert to win, but wasn't surprised, at all, when he was booted. Jenna made a mistake when she voted with Amber and Rob to vote him out, I think.

The marriage proposal from Rob to Amber at the reunion? It was sweet, even though I can't stand either of them. I'm such a sucker for things like that.

I didn't care whether Amber or Rob won the million. Like I said, I don't like either of them that much. Anyway, since they're engaged now, they'll probably be sharing the money.

Jerri leaving the reunion after the crowd booed her? I don't sympathize with her. If she didn't know what she was getting into the first time she played Survivor, she definitely knew the second time -- and that leaves her no room to complain, I think.

Colby & Ethan were looking good at the reunion. I was bummed when they were voted off. Not only are they great-looking guys, they played the game with integrity. (Not that having integrity has any benefits while playing a game like Survivor!)

The "twist" that they kept referring to is pretty cool: We get to vote for one of the 18 "All-Stars" to receive an additional one million dollars. I'm voting for Rupert. I can't say exactly why I like him. I guess he reminds me of my dad, a big ol' teddy bear who'll turn into a grizzly the moment his family or loved ones are threatened in any way.

All in all, I thought this season of Survivor was one of the best. Oh, and rumor has it that the next sSurvivor will be filmed in the United States. Interesting, very interesting.

Thursday, May 06, 2004

We'll see how long this one lasts! ;)

Wednesday, May 05, 2004

1. I've never broken a bone in my body (Knock on wood!)
2. I was homeschooled for most of my school years.
3. I've never been to Mexico, even though it's only a 3-4 hour drive from where I live. I have been to Canada, though. Go figure.
4. My right thumb is double-jointed.
5. When I was three I had to get stitches under my left eye, after running in front of a metal swing.
6. I've kept a paper journal for 10 and a half years.
7. I think nopalitos are yummy raw. They taste kind of like green peppers.
8. I usually carry a notebook, pen, and novel with me wherever I go.
9. From 1998 to 2001, I edited an online 'zine called eclectic magazine. (I'd link to it, but the archives are no longer online.)
10. There are many other things that you don't know about me, and I'd like to keep it that way. ;)

Saturday, May 01, 2004