What am I thankful for?
Things being revealed before it's too late. My family. My friends. My gifts and my talents. My job, even if I hate it 95% of the time.
I'm sure there's more. I try not to take anything for granted.
26 November 2009
24 November 2009
New Moon...
Yeah... that movie failed. It was overloaded with bad acting, drawn out storylines, and shirtless men. Not to mention it was boring. They spend way too much time on one thing at a time.
Kristen Stewart is the worst actress on the planet. I fear seeing her attempt to pull off a honeymoon with a vampire, a dangerous pregnancy, turning into a vampire, and being a vampire. She can't even believably beg for Edward's life and love. Luckily Robert Pattinson wasn't in the movie very much. He's just as bad.
Surprisingly, Taylor Lautner is more than a nice body. His acting is quite believable. They would have been stupid to replace him with another actor. He was lucky to keep that role... regardless of the fact that all the teenage girls do whenever he appears on screen shirtless is giggle, scream, and breathe heavily. I was about to complain to the theater but I knew if I left my seat I wouldn't come back.
I don't know how they're making 3 more movies, though. I understand a lot happens in Breaking Dawn, but they ended New Moon with the beginning of Eclipse. They are going to have to draw out a hell of a lot to fill Eclipse with just Bella and Edward's short wedding and her rapid pregnancy. They should combine the rest of Eclipse with the beginning of Breaking Dawn and then make one more movie equaling 4 total, not 5. They're just making them to earn the money. Seeing that New Moon made almost $108 million in 2.5 days, I'm sure they have nothing to worry about. Add merchandise sales on top of that and you have an unnecessarily big franchise.
Kristen Stewart is the worst actress on the planet. I fear seeing her attempt to pull off a honeymoon with a vampire, a dangerous pregnancy, turning into a vampire, and being a vampire. She can't even believably beg for Edward's life and love. Luckily Robert Pattinson wasn't in the movie very much. He's just as bad.
Surprisingly, Taylor Lautner is more than a nice body. His acting is quite believable. They would have been stupid to replace him with another actor. He was lucky to keep that role... regardless of the fact that all the teenage girls do whenever he appears on screen shirtless is giggle, scream, and breathe heavily. I was about to complain to the theater but I knew if I left my seat I wouldn't come back.
I don't know how they're making 3 more movies, though. I understand a lot happens in Breaking Dawn, but they ended New Moon with the beginning of Eclipse. They are going to have to draw out a hell of a lot to fill Eclipse with just Bella and Edward's short wedding and her rapid pregnancy. They should combine the rest of Eclipse with the beginning of Breaking Dawn and then make one more movie equaling 4 total, not 5. They're just making them to earn the money. Seeing that New Moon made almost $108 million in 2.5 days, I'm sure they have nothing to worry about. Add merchandise sales on top of that and you have an unnecessarily big franchise.
22 November 2009
Cell Phones...
Why are they so stupid?
Before this morning, my phone worked perfectly fine in my house. I was getting ready for work and tried to send a text and my phone said "service failed, try again?" I tried again like 3 times and it wouldn't let me do anything. I couldn't even make a call. I went to work and it worked all day. I could make calls, send texts, and receive texts. The minute I step into my house at 5:30 and sit in the kitchen I notice that it won't work again. I go into my bedroom and I am able to send some texts. I go into my computer room and my phone won't work at all.
I called T-Mobile and first the girl says they were having network issues. Then she said something about me not being connected to the network and fixes my texting and my outgoing calls, but I still wasn't able to receive calls. She transfers me to tech support. The guy has me dial some number and everything worked fine after that... for like 5 minutes. After I hung up with him, my phone won't work anymore. Trying to avoid calling customer support yet again I start thinking to myself, what if I put my SIM card in my old phone and see if everything works.
It worked like a charm, so it has to be my new phone.
The thing that pisses me off the most is the fact that I got this phone on October 12th. That isn't even two months and I take good care of my phones. In the 4 years I have had a cell phone I have had 3 phones total and I just got the third one 6 weeks ago. What does that prove? I'm not a cell phone abuser and if I take it into a T-Mobile store they will give me a new phone. Not to mention that I spent additional money for phone insurance when I renewed my contract. The girl at the store said that if I had any problems, accidental or not, they would replace my phone at no charge. If that isn't the case I am going to be at war with T-Mobile.
I spent a half hour on the phone with customer support trying to fix my service thinking it was my network which for all I know it could still be. What I don't get is how it randomly chooses to work in specific areas of my house. I have never had a single dead zone in my house before and my mom's phone is working with no problems at all. I baffled both people at T-Mobile because I have 4-5 bars of service strength, my 3G logo is on, and my phone still won't let me text (outgoing or incoming), receive calls, or make calls. My old, beat up Motorola will but my brand new Samsung won't all of a sudden. I didn't even do anything to it.
Yay... yet another unexpected trip to the mall tomorrow to deal with T-Mobile. I'm going in the morning to get it over with as soon as I can. If it isn't my phone after all I don't know what to do. I don't want to keep using my Motorola. I got a new phone for a reason.
Before this morning, my phone worked perfectly fine in my house. I was getting ready for work and tried to send a text and my phone said "service failed, try again?" I tried again like 3 times and it wouldn't let me do anything. I couldn't even make a call. I went to work and it worked all day. I could make calls, send texts, and receive texts. The minute I step into my house at 5:30 and sit in the kitchen I notice that it won't work again. I go into my bedroom and I am able to send some texts. I go into my computer room and my phone won't work at all.
I called T-Mobile and first the girl says they were having network issues. Then she said something about me not being connected to the network and fixes my texting and my outgoing calls, but I still wasn't able to receive calls. She transfers me to tech support. The guy has me dial some number and everything worked fine after that... for like 5 minutes. After I hung up with him, my phone won't work anymore. Trying to avoid calling customer support yet again I start thinking to myself, what if I put my SIM card in my old phone and see if everything works.
It worked like a charm, so it has to be my new phone.
The thing that pisses me off the most is the fact that I got this phone on October 12th. That isn't even two months and I take good care of my phones. In the 4 years I have had a cell phone I have had 3 phones total and I just got the third one 6 weeks ago. What does that prove? I'm not a cell phone abuser and if I take it into a T-Mobile store they will give me a new phone. Not to mention that I spent additional money for phone insurance when I renewed my contract. The girl at the store said that if I had any problems, accidental or not, they would replace my phone at no charge. If that isn't the case I am going to be at war with T-Mobile.
I spent a half hour on the phone with customer support trying to fix my service thinking it was my network which for all I know it could still be. What I don't get is how it randomly chooses to work in specific areas of my house. I have never had a single dead zone in my house before and my mom's phone is working with no problems at all. I baffled both people at T-Mobile because I have 4-5 bars of service strength, my 3G logo is on, and my phone still won't let me text (outgoing or incoming), receive calls, or make calls. My old, beat up Motorola will but my brand new Samsung won't all of a sudden. I didn't even do anything to it.
Yay... yet another unexpected trip to the mall tomorrow to deal with T-Mobile. I'm going in the morning to get it over with as soon as I can. If it isn't my phone after all I don't know what to do. I don't want to keep using my Motorola. I got a new phone for a reason.
20 November 2009
Oprah...
So she's quitting her talk show in 2011 and it doing televised farewells with tears now. 2009 isn't even over yet. Oprah, you still have almost 2 years left. Cry when we're actually into 2011.
These people are retarded.
These people are retarded.
Wtf...
Why and how are people so obsessed with Twilight? I seriously don't understand.
It's a sappy, stupid, predictable story that is ruining teenage perspectives on relationships and love. Sorry, but if some guy was coming into my room at night and tells me that he's been coming in for the past couple of months watching me sleep... THAT IS FUCKING CREEPY!!! All of these dumb kids, and adults, watching these movies and reading the books think that's romantic. That is not romantic.
The thing that baffles me the most is the adult obsessions. People in their mid-late twenties, thirties, and even forties are wearing "Team Edward" shirts and wearing the stupid jewelry. Grow up, people. You're not 14 anymore.
It's a sappy, stupid, predictable story that is ruining teenage perspectives on relationships and love. Sorry, but if some guy was coming into my room at night and tells me that he's been coming in for the past couple of months watching me sleep... THAT IS FUCKING CREEPY!!! All of these dumb kids, and adults, watching these movies and reading the books think that's romantic. That is not romantic.
The thing that baffles me the most is the adult obsessions. People in their mid-late twenties, thirties, and even forties are wearing "Team Edward" shirts and wearing the stupid jewelry. Grow up, people. You're not 14 anymore.
11 November 2009
Veterans Day...
I hope all veterans and active duty service members had a wonderful Veterans Day. The day is reserved for and dedicated to them.
I don't take any of my freedoms for granted and I have an indescribable amount of respect for those who have the determination, courage, and strength to serve their country. We are in hard times right now. We're at war, we're trying to rebuild our own government, and we still have men and women volunteering to serve every single day. They are the heroes and reasons we are able to rebuild and continue to be free. One of the main reasons I haven't quit my job yet is because I love feeling like I am serving those who protect my liberty and maybe even my own life.
To those serving overseas in Iraq or Afghanistan, or wherever else, I hope they know their fellow citizens respect them, want them to be safe, and want them to come home as soon as possible. I have friends that have served in both places and luckily they have returned home. One of them has been more than once and has come home each time. I wish this was the case for all of our men and women over there. I want them to be safe and to not be discouraged. Their country loves them and respects them. Those who don't are a minority and need a reality check. Without our military we wouldn't have anything we have now.
I had hoped to serve in the US Navy, but I have a physical condition keeping me from enlisting. I should have stepped up and made a decision earlier but I'm dumb and didn't realize that it would have been a good thing. I hope to be involved in the military somehow, though. I'm looking into civilian service and jobs.
I hope our veterans, and soon to be veterans, know that people do want to continue to join them. To use myself as an example... not all of us can be out there with you, but we are with you in hopes and prayers. Stay safe, come home safe, and never doubt your service. I, along with many others, waive their flags proudly.
I don't take any of my freedoms for granted and I have an indescribable amount of respect for those who have the determination, courage, and strength to serve their country. We are in hard times right now. We're at war, we're trying to rebuild our own government, and we still have men and women volunteering to serve every single day. They are the heroes and reasons we are able to rebuild and continue to be free. One of the main reasons I haven't quit my job yet is because I love feeling like I am serving those who protect my liberty and maybe even my own life.
To those serving overseas in Iraq or Afghanistan, or wherever else, I hope they know their fellow citizens respect them, want them to be safe, and want them to come home as soon as possible. I have friends that have served in both places and luckily they have returned home. One of them has been more than once and has come home each time. I wish this was the case for all of our men and women over there. I want them to be safe and to not be discouraged. Their country loves them and respects them. Those who don't are a minority and need a reality check. Without our military we wouldn't have anything we have now.
I had hoped to serve in the US Navy, but I have a physical condition keeping me from enlisting. I should have stepped up and made a decision earlier but I'm dumb and didn't realize that it would have been a good thing. I hope to be involved in the military somehow, though. I'm looking into civilian service and jobs.
I hope our veterans, and soon to be veterans, know that people do want to continue to join them. To use myself as an example... not all of us can be out there with you, but we are with you in hopes and prayers. Stay safe, come home safe, and never doubt your service. I, along with many others, waive their flags proudly.
La la la la la...
I just found out that MTV has announced a 2010 release for Daria on DVD.
FINALLY!!!
I have waited so long for this show to be released on DVD. No major details yet, but apparently there was a teaser that simply says "Daria on DVD in 2010" on the DVD release of The State. I am so happy.
FINALLY!!!
I have waited so long for this show to be released on DVD. No major details yet, but apparently there was a teaser that simply says "Daria on DVD in 2010" on the DVD release of The State. I am so happy.
10 November 2009
Halo...
Who really understands the point of Halo?
To me it is just an excuse for guys to hook up multiple Xbox systems to multiple TVs, cuss each other out, drink soda, eat chips, and kill each other. I have been to lots of Halo parties, because I have a lot of guy friends, and I'm always the one person sitting there bored out of my mind. I have actually played the game a couple times and am not only the first person killed, but I am killed multiple times. In the hundred times I have been killed I have only shot and killed one person. The odds are not in my favor.
I imagine this applies to games like Call of Duty, too. My brother plays these games and tells me stories of the loser 12-year old kids on Xbox Live calling grown men pussies and trying to be all bad ass.
Is this really what we're doing with our lives now?
To me it is just an excuse for guys to hook up multiple Xbox systems to multiple TVs, cuss each other out, drink soda, eat chips, and kill each other. I have been to lots of Halo parties, because I have a lot of guy friends, and I'm always the one person sitting there bored out of my mind. I have actually played the game a couple times and am not only the first person killed, but I am killed multiple times. In the hundred times I have been killed I have only shot and killed one person. The odds are not in my favor.
I imagine this applies to games like Call of Duty, too. My brother plays these games and tells me stories of the loser 12-year old kids on Xbox Live calling grown men pussies and trying to be all bad ass.
Is this really what we're doing with our lives now?
08 November 2009
Regina Spektor w/Jupiter One...
Regina Spektor w/Jupiter One
November 7, 2009
Fillmore Auditorium, Denver, CO
Setlist:
The Calculation
Eet
Folding Chair
Ode to Divorce
Machine
Laughing With
One More Time With Feeling
Blue Lips
On The Radio
Dance Anthem of the 80's
Bobbin' For Apples
That Time
Silly Eye-Color Generalization
Après Moi
Poor Little Rich Boy
Human of the Year
Man of a Thousand Faces
Encore:
Samson
Us
Fidelity
I had a really fun time. This adorable woman puts on a really, really good show. She jokes a lot with the audience (including saying "I'm meeeelltttiiiing" when someone threw glitter at the stage), swears like a sailor (saying "oh fuck!" whenever she would make a mistake), and will actually start over if she messes up too badly (we pretty much heard Après Moi twice) . I find it very cool that she pauses to thank the audience after every song and looks at everyone while she's doing it. Most bands will just hold up their hand and say "thanks" while the rest of the band is already starting the next song.
She is touring with a band called Jupiter One. I didn't really care for them. I thought all of their songs sounded the same and that they were trying too hard to be "indie." She also has a violinist, cellist, and drummer that played most of the set with her. I think there were only 7 or 8 songs out of 20 that were just her and the piano/guitar.
The funniest moment would be her cussing out a member of the audience. Before every song this guy kept yelling out "COME ON PEOPLE! DANCE DANCE DANCE! DANCE REGINA!" Dead serious. Every single song. Zach and I were fortunate enough to be like 7-8 people away from him. After 2 or 3 songs other members of the audience, including myself, started telling him to shut up. When she started playing Blue Lips he did it in the middle of the song and I decided to release my rage and yell out "shut the fuck up!" Not even two seconds after I yelled it, she paused and yelled "shut the fuck up" into the microphone and then kept playing. That entire place cheered throughout the rest of the song. Needless to say, we didn't hear him yell out again. She also dissed him after the song was over saying something like, "we need to just put him in the direction of a dance class so he can do it there."
I was annoyed with the amount of scenester posers at this show, though. All of the guys in ungodly tight pants and girls in flowered, old lady dresses shouting out the lyrics to songs off Far and then standing there scratching their heads when she would play an older song. It was pathetic and I feel sorry that Regina is gaining those kinds of fans. Price of success and an SNL appearance, though.
However, I really enjoyed myself. I was mega disappointed that she didn't play The Genius Next Door, but that's alright. I'm sure I will see her live again and I might hear it in the future. I would recommend her shows and music to anyone. It is absolutely wonderful.
Oh, and we saw a homeless guy with a shopping cart and a sign saying "savin' up for a hooker." Zach wanted to give him money.
November 7, 2009
Fillmore Auditorium, Denver, CO
Setlist:
The Calculation
Eet
Folding Chair
Ode to Divorce
Machine
Laughing With
One More Time With Feeling
Blue Lips
On The Radio
Dance Anthem of the 80's
Bobbin' For Apples
That Time
Silly Eye-Color Generalization
Après Moi
Poor Little Rich Boy
Human of the Year
Man of a Thousand Faces
Encore:
Samson
Us
Fidelity
I had a really fun time. This adorable woman puts on a really, really good show. She jokes a lot with the audience (including saying "I'm meeeelltttiiiing" when someone threw glitter at the stage), swears like a sailor (saying "oh fuck!" whenever she would make a mistake), and will actually start over if she messes up too badly (we pretty much heard Après Moi twice) . I find it very cool that she pauses to thank the audience after every song and looks at everyone while she's doing it. Most bands will just hold up their hand and say "thanks" while the rest of the band is already starting the next song.
She is touring with a band called Jupiter One. I didn't really care for them. I thought all of their songs sounded the same and that they were trying too hard to be "indie." She also has a violinist, cellist, and drummer that played most of the set with her. I think there were only 7 or 8 songs out of 20 that were just her and the piano/guitar.
The funniest moment would be her cussing out a member of the audience. Before every song this guy kept yelling out "COME ON PEOPLE! DANCE DANCE DANCE! DANCE REGINA!" Dead serious. Every single song. Zach and I were fortunate enough to be like 7-8 people away from him. After 2 or 3 songs other members of the audience, including myself, started telling him to shut up. When she started playing Blue Lips he did it in the middle of the song and I decided to release my rage and yell out "shut the fuck up!" Not even two seconds after I yelled it, she paused and yelled "shut the fuck up" into the microphone and then kept playing. That entire place cheered throughout the rest of the song. Needless to say, we didn't hear him yell out again. She also dissed him after the song was over saying something like, "we need to just put him in the direction of a dance class so he can do it there."
I was annoyed with the amount of scenester posers at this show, though. All of the guys in ungodly tight pants and girls in flowered, old lady dresses shouting out the lyrics to songs off Far and then standing there scratching their heads when she would play an older song. It was pathetic and I feel sorry that Regina is gaining those kinds of fans. Price of success and an SNL appearance, though.
However, I really enjoyed myself. I was mega disappointed that she didn't play The Genius Next Door, but that's alright. I'm sure I will see her live again and I might hear it in the future. I would recommend her shows and music to anyone. It is absolutely wonderful.
Oh, and we saw a homeless guy with a shopping cart and a sign saying "savin' up for a hooker." Zach wanted to give him money.
05 November 2009
Fort Hood...
My prayers go out to the families of those killed and/or injured at Fort Hood today.
I work on a military base and we were all shaken up after hearing what happened. It could happen anywhere and it's always a wake-up call when it does happen.
I'm reading articles about this officer that shot up and killed 13 people, so far, and wonder how we have so many fucking lunatics running around. The guy worked at Walter Reed, got poor performance ratings, and was now set to be deployed overseas. I have read that he was under suspicion for 6-months prior to today for bomb threats and internet talk of suicide bombings. Why in the hell are we not acting on this stuff? The same goes for these kids building bombs in their basement and taking them to school.
The world we live in is getting scarier every single day. It makes me very sad and my chest tightens just thinking about it.
I work on a military base and we were all shaken up after hearing what happened. It could happen anywhere and it's always a wake-up call when it does happen.
I'm reading articles about this officer that shot up and killed 13 people, so far, and wonder how we have so many fucking lunatics running around. The guy worked at Walter Reed, got poor performance ratings, and was now set to be deployed overseas. I have read that he was under suspicion for 6-months prior to today for bomb threats and internet talk of suicide bombings. Why in the hell are we not acting on this stuff? The same goes for these kids building bombs in their basement and taking them to school.
The world we live in is getting scarier every single day. It makes me very sad and my chest tightens just thinking about it.
I might have found a new favorite...
I am a Chipotle/Qdoba addict. I won't even hesitate to admit that. It is the best food ever.
I went to Qdoba yesterday and saw the sign saying that signature tastes will currently earn you double points on your Qdoba card. Being the fatty that I am, I'm always eager to earn that free burrito. I looked at the menu and almost got the queso burrito, but I realized that I'm not crazy about the peppers in it. I decided to try the ancho chile BBQ burrito. Let me tell you... it was one of the best burritos I have ever tasted. That sauce is just wonderful. Not too spicy and kind of sweet.
It's like 40 cents more, but I think I have found a new favorite. I usually just get a naked chicken. I will be adding the ancho chile sauce from now on. You can bet on it.
One more reason why Qdoba is better than Chipotle. They're cheaper and they have more combination/flavor options.
I went to Qdoba yesterday and saw the sign saying that signature tastes will currently earn you double points on your Qdoba card. Being the fatty that I am, I'm always eager to earn that free burrito. I looked at the menu and almost got the queso burrito, but I realized that I'm not crazy about the peppers in it. I decided to try the ancho chile BBQ burrito. Let me tell you... it was one of the best burritos I have ever tasted. That sauce is just wonderful. Not too spicy and kind of sweet.
It's like 40 cents more, but I think I have found a new favorite. I usually just get a naked chicken. I will be adding the ancho chile sauce from now on. You can bet on it.
One more reason why Qdoba is better than Chipotle. They're cheaper and they have more combination/flavor options.
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