Last night was an enjoyable experience. The movie I chose to watch was "The Transporter 2" on Blu-Ray disc. First things first, it was no where near as good as the first one. I loved that movie and hoped that the sequel was 1/2 as good and it was better than that. This movie has good driving and police evasion scenes. The action is good and the fight scenes are very well choreographed. I like the main actor, Jason Statham. I have seen a few movies he has been in and am impressed with his ability. I have enjoyed every movie I have seen with him in it. Anyway, here is the plot with a little back tracking to get you up to speed. Mr. Statham's character's name is Frank Martin. He is a driver and usually never even looks at what he transports. He does the job and does it well. This time he is a kid's chauffeur and promises to protect him. An assassin kidnaps the kid and gives him a deadly virus that spreads through the air. The main goal is to kill the kid's dad and all the people he breaths on because they are cracking down on the drug trafficking. Anyway, all ends well but the race and the fight to get there is the best part. I was a little skeptical about this movie, but it delivered a good ride. I give this movie a 7.5.
Sunday was the only day I watched a movie. Netflix didn't deliver my 3 on Saturday and that ticked me off. Next weekend should be a little more action packed on the television. I was also ticked because HBO pushed back the next episode of Rome. Great show and I look forward to it every Sunday at 7.
Monday, February 26, 2007
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Progression
Yesterday was my mom's birthday. That was interesting. Her recovery is going well and last week the doctor told her that she can now put 25% of her weight on her foot. She is getting around fairly decently, but still requires quite a bit of help and attention. This isn't so much a bad thing. She does have a knack for needing something done at the absolute worse time for us, though. Anyway, she has been getting out some and going to church. She plans to actually teach her class this coming Sunday. We keep telling her moderation and to no try to do everything all at once. It is falling on deft ears. Oh well, she is the one that has to deal with the pain and all that. Last night we took her out to dinner. She was pretty happy and did a great job. The people at the restaurant treated her really well. We know them very well and explained her situation when we made the reservations. I have to say it was one of the best evenings I have had and one of the best meals. But anyway, things are progressing nicely and we are slowly getting back to normal. I did have to change when I worked out yesterday so that I could go with them to dinner. I left work at 1 and went out to the gym. It is kind of odd to not be at work at that time of the day.
Bullet Points to the Head
As all of you can figure out, there will be no movie post this week because I didn't have the chance to watch a movie. Things are busy for me and all the tivo'd television programs are starting to annoy me. They are shows I enjoy and want to watch, but just sometimes don't have the time to. I had 26 hours of recorded shows when I checked the other day. Oh well.
A few of you are wondering what is going on with Tiffany and I. That is a great question and I really wish I had a more solid answer to give you. The honest fact of the matter is that I am not totally sure. We are friends and we are getting along wonderfully. The thing that makes me wonder if there is not more on the horizon is the fact that she and I talk quite a bit. We actually have a conversation at least twice a week. We talk for about an hour each time. The odd part about this is that I don't do that with anyone else, not even my family. I can't tell you how many text messages are sent between the two of us. My phone is always telling me that memory is low and that I need to clean out my messages. Anyway, the real way I am looking at what is going on is that we are close friends. If things change, that would be awesome. The only thing is that for things to change, she is going to have to move to Colorado from Alabama. I won't and more to the point, can't move. I have now moved more into the phase of me running the business and my dad just being the figure head. I am fine with that but it does shift the stress more on me. That is a good thing since he turns 60 this year.
At 30 I should have some stress. Thankfully, it isn't that much and it is only work related. The only other stress I have in my life is paying bills and trying to find a house to buy. Paying bills is really no stress. I don't spend more than I make. Actually, I put about 1/4 of my paycheck into some mutual funds each month. House hunting is driving me nuts. I would have to double my paycheck to buy a house in this town. I am working now on trying to find some land and then build a house on it and that is interesting there also. So really there are no updates on that front. I want about an acre of land so I can raise Great Danes. I would love to start a Dane farm. Side project that may not ever happen.
I have to admit this and all of you know this and have known this for a long time. I am an idiot and I am a fairly private person. People I know get mad at me all the time and tell me about it. It is usually because when I am on my own time and away from work, I keep to myself. I go to the grocery store with a list and a plan and I keep my head down and get it done. Away from work my modo is "Speak when spoken to". At work I have to be nice and friendly to everyone that I see. It gets old and you start to get worn down by it. Everyone wants to know everything about everyone and that annoys me. I am fine knowing what people tell me. The other fact is that there are only a few people that I even start a conversation with. Even at the gym, people want to talk to me and delay my workout. I am there to abuse myself, not to jibber jabber. Once the headphones are on, I ignore everyone. I realized yesterday that a really attractive girl was talking to me and by the time I noticed what was going on, it was too late. There are downsides to my approach, I know. Once I was off of that machine, I looked for the girl to apologize, but she was gone. Oh well.
Honestly, things are good with me. I can't complain about my life. GOD has been good to me. The reality is that I am better than I deserve. If you really think you life is bad or that you have a lot of pain, go visit a nursing home. It will do you and your soul good to see just how blessed your life is. No matter how bad you think you have it, there is always someone in worse shape.
A few of you are wondering what is going on with Tiffany and I. That is a great question and I really wish I had a more solid answer to give you. The honest fact of the matter is that I am not totally sure. We are friends and we are getting along wonderfully. The thing that makes me wonder if there is not more on the horizon is the fact that she and I talk quite a bit. We actually have a conversation at least twice a week. We talk for about an hour each time. The odd part about this is that I don't do that with anyone else, not even my family. I can't tell you how many text messages are sent between the two of us. My phone is always telling me that memory is low and that I need to clean out my messages. Anyway, the real way I am looking at what is going on is that we are close friends. If things change, that would be awesome. The only thing is that for things to change, she is going to have to move to Colorado from Alabama. I won't and more to the point, can't move. I have now moved more into the phase of me running the business and my dad just being the figure head. I am fine with that but it does shift the stress more on me. That is a good thing since he turns 60 this year.
At 30 I should have some stress. Thankfully, it isn't that much and it is only work related. The only other stress I have in my life is paying bills and trying to find a house to buy. Paying bills is really no stress. I don't spend more than I make. Actually, I put about 1/4 of my paycheck into some mutual funds each month. House hunting is driving me nuts. I would have to double my paycheck to buy a house in this town. I am working now on trying to find some land and then build a house on it and that is interesting there also. So really there are no updates on that front. I want about an acre of land so I can raise Great Danes. I would love to start a Dane farm. Side project that may not ever happen.
I have to admit this and all of you know this and have known this for a long time. I am an idiot and I am a fairly private person. People I know get mad at me all the time and tell me about it. It is usually because when I am on my own time and away from work, I keep to myself. I go to the grocery store with a list and a plan and I keep my head down and get it done. Away from work my modo is "Speak when spoken to". At work I have to be nice and friendly to everyone that I see. It gets old and you start to get worn down by it. Everyone wants to know everything about everyone and that annoys me. I am fine knowing what people tell me. The other fact is that there are only a few people that I even start a conversation with. Even at the gym, people want to talk to me and delay my workout. I am there to abuse myself, not to jibber jabber. Once the headphones are on, I ignore everyone. I realized yesterday that a really attractive girl was talking to me and by the time I noticed what was going on, it was too late. There are downsides to my approach, I know. Once I was off of that machine, I looked for the girl to apologize, but she was gone. Oh well.
Honestly, things are good with me. I can't complain about my life. GOD has been good to me. The reality is that I am better than I deserve. If you really think you life is bad or that you have a lot of pain, go visit a nursing home. It will do you and your soul good to see just how blessed your life is. No matter how bad you think you have it, there is always someone in worse shape.
Sunday, February 11, 2007
Sunday's (2-11-07) Movie
I watched a classic and I loved it. "Ran" was the movie. It is basically "King Lear" in a Japanese version. It is in Japanese with English subtitles. It is by Akira Kurosawa. This guy is legendary and I have enjoyed every movie I have seen by him. I don't care that I have to read the subtitles. One of my favorites by Kurosawa is "Seven Samurai". As all of you know, I love Samurai movies and even Samurai anime. I am hooked. This movie is awesome. I give it an 9. Check it out and you won't be disappointed. Even the critics say that this is one of Kurosawa's most compelling films.
Saturday's (2-10-07) Movie
"The Covenant" was the movie of choice for Saturday. I have to admit that I really enjoyed this movie. I can't say that is was without flaw, because it wasn't. Basic plot: 4 boys have magical powers (witchcraft) that is passed down to them as long as they are the eldest male. The bad part is that the more they use their power, the faster the aging process is and the power usage is very addictive. At 13 they realize and get a small portion of it and at 18 they get the whole shabang. 5 Families in total have this gift and one is thought to have been killed off. Next, boy meets and new comer wants revenge on the "Covenant" for past sins. Yatta, Yatta, Yatta. Final fight scene was short and left you wanting more. All in all, I give this movie a 7.5. I enjoyed it probably because I kept thinking how cool it would be to have those powers and what I would do with them. Anyway, it kept me into the movie. Visually it was awesome especially since it was on Blu-ray. I recommend seeing the movie.
Monday, February 05, 2007
It's Monday
Well it is Monday and it is time for my normal movie review post. This week is going to be different. I didn't watch any movies. I got busy doing a whole lot of nothing and I watched recorded CSI's and other television shows like that. Yeah, my weekend was pretty dull as normal. I did get the laundry done and my workout done. I didn't watch the Super Bowl because I didn't care about it. I haven't watched the Super Bowl since college. I just don't care about football. I watched Rome last night and I absolutely enjoy that show. I also cleaned, which took an hour out of my off time. Other than that, I really was just a dumb on a log. I know that the Colts won the Super Bowl because Tiffany is a big Bears fan and I got to hear about the poor Bears and their loss from her. That is the only reason I wanted the Bears to win, because Tiffany wanted them to win. I will try to do better this weekend and watch something interesting to report back on. Any movie suggestions would be appreciated. I can't wait for "300" to come out in March. I almost went to the theatre to see "Smokin Aces" this weekend. I should have. I really want to see that movie, also.
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