when to chunk it the deuce

So here goes.

I'm going to choose my words carefully. This is, after all, being posted publicly and it could possible bite me in the butt later.

I have learned throughout the years to only do the things I love and to have fun doing it. If it's not fun what's the point?

Furthermore, some people need to realize that they are the cause of others misery. What's the point for you to be like that? You own betterment? To put yourself on a pedestal?

The leader of a group is never above the group. He or she should view themselves as the bottom of the group. The leader can be easily replaced.

I know there are many grey phrases and even though no one reads this nothing is directly to the point. That's fine. I'd rather not directly say the thing to which I'm referring. Oh well. It's off of my chest in so many different ways now.

Oscar stuff

Ok, I've been watching lots of movies lately. Here are my predictions on who will win.

Actor in a Leading Role

• Jesse Eisenberg in “The Social Network”

Actor in a Supporting Role

• John Hawkes in “Winter's Bone”

Actress in a Leading Role

• Natalie Portman in “Black Swan”

Actress in a Supporting Role

• Helena Bonham Carter in “The King's Speech”

Animated Feature Film

• “Toy Story 3” Lee Unkrich

Art Direction

• “Alice in Wonderland”
  Production Design: Robert Stromberg; Set Decoration: Karen O'Hara

Cinematography

• “Inception” Wally Pfister

Costume Design

• “Alice in Wonderland” Colleen Atwood

Directing

• “The Social Network” David Fincher

Documentary (Feature)

• “Restrepo” Tim Hetherington and Sebastian Junger

Documentary (Short Subject)

???????

Film Editing

• “127 Hours” Jon Harris

Foreign Language Film

??????

Makeup

• “The Wolfman” Rick Baker and Dave Elsey

Music (Original Score)

• “Inception” Hans Zimmer
• “The Social Network” Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross

It's a toss up between those two!

Music (Original Song)

• “We Belong Together” from “Toy Story 3" Music and Lyric by Randy Newman

Best Picture

• “The Social Network” Scott Rudin, Dana Brunetti, Michael De Luca and Ceán Chaffin, Producers

Short Film (Animated)

??????

Short Film (Live Action)

??????

Sound Editing

• “Inception” Richard King
• “Tron: Legacy” Gwendolyn Yates Whittle and Addison Teague

Again, another toss up.

Sound Mixing

• “Inception” Lora Hirschberg, Gary A. Rizzo and Ed Novick

Visual Effects

• “Inception” Paul Franklin, Chris Corbould, Andrew Lockley and Peter Bebb

Writing (Adapted Screenplay)

• “The Social Network” Screenplay by Aaron Sorkin

Writing (Original Screenplay)

• “The King's Speech” Screenplay by David Seidler

Another day. I'm ready to go on another trip. I love traveling. Going to Mexico on the cruise last year was so much fun and I can't wait to do it again. Going to Disney this summer with my family. Should be a lot of fun.

Had All-Region yesterday. Sat around doing practically nothing all day. Concert was ok at best. We've lost a lot of quality players in the region. Oh well.

Saw this movie the other day. Story was great. Music was awesome too.



Music is such an amazing thing. It is the only thing in the world that can convey so many different emotions.

21 days later

Nothing new.

Been watching a lot of movies lately of different genres but of the same recurring "coming of age" story. A few days ago I looked at moviefone's top 50 list of 2008, 2009, and 2010. Crazy. I've seen most of them. Watching the one's I haven't seen that are actually interesting to me.

Been listening to this song a lot.


Such a good song. Really I got there from this video.




Nothing's ever too hard. Someone will be there. Don't lose touch. Never give up.

New Year. New Thoughts, New Persona.

So we've been out of school for two weeks. That's pretty much the reason for not having posted any "funny" stories. I know that no one reads this blog, but I enjoy getting my words out.

2010 is over.

In retrospect, 2010 SUCKED! Sure, there were some amazing things! I did some things that I've always wanted to go and do! But in the end, there were a lot more painful and stressful situations in 2010.

I know that I have EVERY RIGHT to feel sorry for myself and how 2010 was, but I refuse! Instead, I'm going to have an amazing 2011. I don't make resolutions. You break them and most are too far fetched. However, in 2011 I plan on doing more traveling, experiencing more awesome stuff with my wife, trying more foods, etc. I always say I have a "Bucket List" but in truth I don't. I have things that I really want to do before I croak but nothings written down. Maybe I shall do that. If and when I do I'm going to knock at least one of them off this year!

Here's to 2011! Cheers!