Friday, January 14, 2011

perhaps i was wrong

Just after christmas I wrote this post about how commercialism has ruined christmas and how it is so difficult to garner enthusiasm when we're already surrounded by so much...well...STUFF.

Today I saw this and it warmed my heart.
Quick warning, there are cusswords...he's just THAT happy.




-santa's grumpy elf

Monday, January 10, 2011

break time

Work is crazy...like really crazy.
I need a break.

So please allow me to take a moment and spill some things as a diversionary tactic.

After thinking about it, I think that a lot of the reason I haven't been posting all that much is that I tend to write about my relationships when i'm here. In this case, that equates to talking about SweetD, and I'm afraid that if I work out all of my issues there the final answer will be a break up.
You know...because once I've come to that conclusion here I can't really ignore it. I guess I could...but that's just not how I work. Once it becomes clear, like solidly clear...then I just can't put it away until I've fixed it.
Mostly anyway.
Meh.
So yeah...I'd say that a major lack of posts has been my unwillingness to really explore that situation for fear that I'll come to the solid conclusion that it just needs to be over.
Maybe I'll come to that conclusion after all...but then maybe that means it needs to be over.
I don't know. Maybe it'll all work out anyway? Eh...we'll see.
For now...it's back to work.


-livin' on love

Sunday, January 09, 2011

shopping for zombies

The weekend was good.
A night out with friends where it was confirmed that, should there be an actual zombie apocolypse...they will all hunt me down and ask for my help in rebuilding the world. Being a nerd that loves to make things has resulted in my own zombie protection team. Woot!

Next day I went out and spent my christmas money. A few books...Cod by Mark Kurlansky, and World War Z by Max Brooks. Cod because Hotflashin lent me Salt a little over a year ago and I loved it. World War Z because...well...Zombies! heh
Then I grabbed a new shirt from Banana Republic. I love that store as much as any straight man can possibly love a clothing store.
Right...moving on...

The cleanse is currently on day 7. Looks like I've lost a little over 10 pounds. The main thing though, is that I currently have no desire to go back to fast food or other items that are horribly unhealthy.
I'll still eat bacon though.
But yeah, looks like my habits have truly been reset. I just have to keep this mindset and see it through.
Oh, and I've learned that I can talk about food, watch tv shows about food, research recipes...all no issue even on this fast.
But smell it? Oh hells no.
That is a problem.
If I see or smell food my instincts take over from the brain and make a strong push to overcome my willpower.
So I've been avoiding any sort of meal. Which just makes sense really, so no one is giving me too hard a time about it. Though both the sister and SweetD have made me promise to start eating again soon. So tomorrow I'll start yogurt and in a day or two will come applesauce and bananas and whatnot. Week 2 will finish out with broths and soups.

Back to the weekend. I spent last night playing Rockband 3 with Hotflashin and her husband.
Good times.
I miss them.
Must make time for more quality...er...time.
Yes.


-in case of zombies...follow me

Tuesday, January 04, 2011

Megamind

Megamind

Director - Tom McGrath
Writer - Alan J. Schoolcraft

Starring - Will Ferrell, Jonah Hill, and Brad Pitt

This is your classic superman vs supervillian movie, with a decent sized twist. I liked Megamind. The boy and I saw this in 3D at the theatre in Carrickfergus. There were very little of the crazy 3D gimmicks. I think the film companies are laying off of that a bit more.
Just give me decent 3D. There's no need to throw anything directly at my face.
Thank you very much.
Yes, anyway...classic setup with a very good twist. The one liners are excellent and the voice acting is well done. This is a fantastic movie for a little kid. The boy is 9 now and his trip with me was his second viewing. He insisted on this movie too so I'm going to go out on a limb and say that he gives it a thumbs up.
This was a very good movie for the little ones while still managing to thoroughly entertain the adults.
Well, this adult was entertained.

There's an interesting idea put forth in the idea that when we fight for, or against, something for most of our lives...well...what do we do when that adversarial relationship is gone?
I liked it. Even ranked it #5 for the year, putting it just a tiny smidge under Harry Potter DH.
I don't think you'll be disappointed at all. Go see it.
Or rent it maybe...this review is somewhat late.
Meh.
It also closes out 2010.

Tron is next on the list, and will be a sturdy #1 for 2011. But well...yes...just one movie for now so there you go.


-the black sheep

Monday, January 03, 2011

Wish you were here

I was reading the blog of a friend earlier today and was struck by how poignant her words are. How they make me feel as if we are sitting across a table enjoying a drink together.
And I miss that.
The ability to write as if you are here I mean.
It was something I actually had a knack for at one time. Back when the words here and elsewhere were rarely censored or thought out.
Before this process became such an obsession.
In the pursuit of finding that elusive moment in all of these syllables, of connecting in some profound way, I’ve focused on adjectives and nouns to the detriment of their meaning. Causing the loss of those thoughts they were actually meant to convey.

It took reading the words of a far better writer to remind me of what I’m actually good at.
Just being me.

For now, thank you for this brief bit of clarity.
Perhaps with this insight I can get back on track.
Only time will tell.


-one hit wonder

Sunday, January 02, 2011

Happy 2011

Holy hell I was hung over yesterday.

Also, I am not very healthy at the moment. There is some serious belly fat threatening to spoil my graceful figure. heh
Not really a laughing matter. Things must change and with a quickness. Apparently I'm going on a fast tomorrow. I know...not the healthiest choice...but I convinced a scheduler to do it with me last year when I was just experimenting with my food and whatnot. She bailed on me 2 days in. Well now she's doing it again and has asked me to join her for support. I figure I need to knock my current bad habits completely out of whack.
A reset, if you will.
Fasting will totally do that. So yes. A fast...then the gym like it's going out of style, as well as some sort of strict regimen foodwise for...ehh...2 weeks. Then I'll relax a bit and have more fun with my food choices.
The hope here, and it has proved itself in the past, is that by destroying all bad habits for a few weeks, I can start again and build good ones.
I'll update you folks as I go.

Oh...and Happy New Year! 2011! Woooo!
I had a ton of fun. Hope you all did too.
I'm out...back tomorrow methinks...we'll see.


-just a little crazy

Harry Potter DH 1

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows Part 1

Director - David Yates
Writter - J.K. Rowling
Starring - Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint

You should probably just read this...I agree with him mostly, though I'd say that I didn't find the book dull at all. I think the director did the best he could with the subject matter...but it's just so slow in the middle of the movie while they camp around the countryside.

Still a decent movie though. It wasn't so boring or slow that I fell asleep or wanted to walk out. More like a comeoncanwegetonwithit kind of boring.

Anyway, it came in at #4 for me for 2010. Closely tied with Megamind which the boy and I saw the week after. I'll review that one next. Then Tron.
Expect updates every few days for a bit. I'm working on it.


-not a witch