Consumed a ridiculous amount of media over the Holy Week break, but at least it wasn't matched with a equally ridiculous amount of food. Normally I steer entirely clear of any book that is even slightly religious, but I ended up getting through quite a bit of Harvey Cox's "When Jesus Came to Harvard". I had pretty much ignored this book in the past, but I believe that was a time when making moral decisions wasn't as important a concern for me. As a result of this reading, I don't think I'll be praying more or going to mass regularly, but at the very least I learned something about the Xtian-Jewish culture overlap. Some of the chapters that explain the role of Church in greater society I found wanting.
No further reading for me (I'm also excepting the audiobook of Bossypants, something I picked-up on the recommendation of Leloy). Thanks to Mari though I receive a French fix, namely in the form of Benoit Magimel in Les Petits Mouchoirs, and Le Petit Nicolas (a BD c/o Goscinny!) Also got to watch the final of the recently concluded University Challenge show -- I only had some vague idea that this long-time running UK show existed. Much better and more exciting than Jeopardy. Occasionally, Jeremy Paxman can get quite incredulous at the answers of the contestants.
Good Friday films were all courtesy of a selection by Mahar, most of which were "gay" films I had seen previously: Centerstage, Connie & Carla, To Wong Foo Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar.
I blew off the Cubao folk earlier tonight, coz I was afraid of drinking alcohol. So got a "blitz" text from Kathy.
On Wednesday night, had a private quiz night at Vinny's w/ him + Mari, Gica, Verge and Jacs.
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