Up and Down, In and Out

I've been meaning to update but my world has been spun into a whirlwind. My teachers have decided that a six day break means that they can pile work on us...and my directors have decided to up the pressure on rehersals. Which means no time for my Dance classes! So I have been swamped with everything! I also came down with bad stomach pains that required two blood tests and an ultrasound by far one of my weirdest experiences that I have ever gone through and after all that I have no idea what caused them!
However I was able to recently escape and went to see the new Percy Jackson and the Olympians film, and I thought is was great! Of course I never read the books...Which that is my one big peeve is when a person sees a movie but hasn't seen the book. It's been a while since I've broken it. It wasn't the best movie I have ever seen, the plot was predictable, and the acting wasn't terrible but not terrific, but overall I liked it. As a Mythologian (A mythology Geek :] ) I loved seeing some of the Greco-Roman mythological 'villians' come back, even though I know they were already conquered watch out if you don't want any possible spoliers look no further...

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For instance Medusa (actually conquered by Perseus) owning a Garden Pavillion filled with statues, the Hydra as a nine person janitorial crew at the Parthenon in Nashville, Tennesse (Hercules), and the Lotus Casino where the Lotus Eaters from Odyessy fame came back to keep people in it's halls forever! It was enjoyable and great for the kids I think, especially those who have a casual interest in mythology. However I'm scared a litte too about this film. Will it become the next Harry Potter? It is based on a series of books, has a male protagonist, strong female character, male sidekick friend, teacher/mentor who has been keeping eyes on you, family with a secret, half-blood (Demi-god, versus half-wizard), and it was even directed by Chris Columbus (not of Pinta, Nina, Santa Maria Fame) who directed three of the current six Harry Potter Films. I hope not, but perhaps after reading the books I'll change my mind and other fans will too that maybe this too can become not only an obsession with the movies but also a increase of fandom around the books...which I will be reading once I am done the ones piled up in my room.