So I thought of something therapeutic to do, and that is to make a list of ten things that you one day fully intentionally plan to do. Try it, seriously, it's liberating.
One Day I'm gonna move away.
One Day I'm gonna run for office.
One Day I'm gonna be a dad.
One Day I'm gonna own a Fortune 500 company.
One Day I'm gonna see Europe.
One Day I'm gonna graduate from at least Grad School.
One Day I'm gonna direct a movie.
One Day I'm gonna drive a very nice car.
One Day I'm gonna be able to spend money recklessly.
One Day I'm gonna finish my book.
Extra: One Day I'm gonna love and be loved in return.
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Monday, September 21, 2015
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Priorities
Growing up has a lot to do with priorities. A lot of my peers don't understand this. How is one still obsessed with "going out" in senior year of college. I don't know if maybe I just got all of my partying out of the way this summer or what it is, but I just don't even have a desire to get drunk or go to a bar on a weeknight. Maybe meet a friend for a casual drink, but not go full out. At this point in our lives, at least the way I see it, its time to buck up or fuck up. The supreme importance of taking life seriously has no drawbacks. Sure have fun but in moderation. Even if it is the first week of school, chill. Maybe I've just evolved further then my peers, maybe I just see things through a cracked window, and what I see is distorted. These are not questions, but rather statements based upon observations.
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Teen Wolf Season 5 Midseason Finale
I was gonna post a review of last night's midseason finale of Teen Wolf but this sums it up pretty well. It's sad how far the show has fallen, like it literally is tragic because it was so good right around season 3 when the show peaked.
I'm in Trouble
Yesterday, I was so content with a monogamous relationship. Not that I'm in one of course, I just felt like going into the new semester with a significant other, and it felt like I was FINALLY ready to settle down.
And then...... today happened. Today was move-in day for the freshmen of Buffalo State College, and I work in the Target closest to the school. Literally 5 minutes away, so you should be able to start piecing together my thinking now. This particular freshmen class were all in the store today buying last minute stuff for their dorm rooms, a lot of it electronics which is in my department of the store. This class is hot. Like really attractive. I don't know man, I was having some crazy sexy thoughts. I was flirting HARD today. This scares me because this is my first true semester not living at home at all.
So you see, this semester can go one of two ways. I can settle down for a while with a "bae," or I could not. There's a part of me, and I don't know how dominant that part may be, but I want to unleash the beast. Whether that's on one or many remains to be seen. I. am. scared. If somebody locks this down soon, these thoughts will cease immediately, but if not.......
Sunday, August 23, 2015
Last Five Songs Played on My Shuffle
5. Your Sword Versus My Dagger - Silverstein
4. I'm Ragin' - Bei Maejor (feat. Sammy Adams)
3. Heaven Nor Hell - Volbeat
2. In The Morning - J. Cole (feat. Drake)
1. Back to the Future (Theme Song) - John Williams
THE MAZE RUNNER REVIEW
So.... finished The Maze Runner book and had to see the movie because based on trailers it looked pretty spot on. Let me start with the book.
The book was phenomenal. Like really, really good! Kudos to Mr. James Dashner for keeping me questioning and on my toes throughout the entirety of the novel. The whole idea of this dystopian society that you don't realize is a dystopian society until the end is so haunting. Throughout the novel, the kids (who all happen to be male until the arrival of Theresa) involved are put through hell living in the "Glade" which basically translates to a low-scale homestead which is surrounded by the "Maze" in which creatures called Grievers live and attack those who enter it. The Maze also changes everyday and within the Maze lies the answer to the boys freedom. On top of all of this, none of the boys have any memories of their life prior to entering the Glade. This left Dashner with a unique storytelling viewpoint in that the reader literally knew as much about well, everything, as the main character Thomas, and his cohorts. As the story progresses, Thomas bonds with the leader Alby, his second-in-command Newt, the Keeper (leader) of the Runners (boys who run throughout the Maze looking for the exit) Minho, cute adorkable sidekick Chuck, antagonist Gally, among others. The day after Thomas's arrival to the Glade, a girl named Theresa is delivered to the Glade by the "Creators." This is strange for two reasons: 1. Theresa is a girl and 2. "Gladers" have always been sent up a month apart from each other. This is when things go from bad to worse, Theresa comes with a message from the Creators, and the events of the book starts rolling towards the climax which is the escape from the Maze. All of stuff happens in between, which I will not spoil here, and the book ends with a cliffhanger leading to the second book The Scorch Trials, which I have yet to read.
Dashner writes in a way that doesn't allow you to put the book down once the action starts, AND DOESN'T END. Literally the plot moves at a break-neck pace until the last page and he handles it fabulously. You want to keep reading for answers, some of which you receive as the story goes on, many are still burning. The character dynamics are incredible and the characters feel like real people. You feel for them. The Thomas-Theresa relationship is so deep and described so well by their "gift." The Thomas-Chuck relationship is so lovely and I saw how that would turn out a mile away. Thomas and Newt, Thomas and Minho, and the list goes on. (As the story is told from Thomas's perspective, most of the relationships in the book are his.) Cannot wait to pick up Book 2. Easily 4 1/2 stars out of 5, simply because of how frustrating the first few chapters were although they made sense later on. Complete sense.
The Maze Runner
The movie deviated from the source material A LOT and quite frequently. It more-or-less fleshed out some minor characters more, and showed more character to character interaction. In changing some plot points, a lot was lost (Especially in the dynamics between Thomas with Theresa, Chuck, and Newt) but the changes that were made, made sense for the story the movie was telling. It did a lot more showing, than telling and dramatized the novel. Dylan O'Brien of Teen Wolf plays Thomas eloquently, and is supported by a cast including Thomas Brodie-Sangster and Kaya Scolderio among other new and seasoned young actors. All of the actors portray their characters believably and I have said in conversation many times how amazing an actor O'Brien is. The soundtrack makes your blood pump and the visuals are stunning. The Grievers were especially scary.
I think what I love about the movie the most is that it's just as must everybody else's story as it is Thomas's. Wes Ball (the director) has a certain dark take on the story that brings a sense of realism to it. the changes were overly justified and although risky, I would say the risk worked out in his favor as the film is critically acclaimed by readers, and movie goers alike. I would give the movie four out of five stars.
The book was phenomenal. Like really, really good! Kudos to Mr. James Dashner for keeping me questioning and on my toes throughout the entirety of the novel. The whole idea of this dystopian society that you don't realize is a dystopian society until the end is so haunting. Throughout the novel, the kids (who all happen to be male until the arrival of Theresa) involved are put through hell living in the "Glade" which basically translates to a low-scale homestead which is surrounded by the "Maze" in which creatures called Grievers live and attack those who enter it. The Maze also changes everyday and within the Maze lies the answer to the boys freedom. On top of all of this, none of the boys have any memories of their life prior to entering the Glade. This left Dashner with a unique storytelling viewpoint in that the reader literally knew as much about well, everything, as the main character Thomas, and his cohorts. As the story progresses, Thomas bonds with the leader Alby, his second-in-command Newt, the Keeper (leader) of the Runners (boys who run throughout the Maze looking for the exit) Minho, cute adorkable sidekick Chuck, antagonist Gally, among others. The day after Thomas's arrival to the Glade, a girl named Theresa is delivered to the Glade by the "Creators." This is strange for two reasons: 1. Theresa is a girl and 2. "Gladers" have always been sent up a month apart from each other. This is when things go from bad to worse, Theresa comes with a message from the Creators, and the events of the book starts rolling towards the climax which is the escape from the Maze. All of stuff happens in between, which I will not spoil here, and the book ends with a cliffhanger leading to the second book The Scorch Trials, which I have yet to read.
Dashner writes in a way that doesn't allow you to put the book down once the action starts, AND DOESN'T END. Literally the plot moves at a break-neck pace until the last page and he handles it fabulously. You want to keep reading for answers, some of which you receive as the story goes on, many are still burning. The character dynamics are incredible and the characters feel like real people. You feel for them. The Thomas-Theresa relationship is so deep and described so well by their "gift." The Thomas-Chuck relationship is so lovely and I saw how that would turn out a mile away. Thomas and Newt, Thomas and Minho, and the list goes on. (As the story is told from Thomas's perspective, most of the relationships in the book are his.) Cannot wait to pick up Book 2. Easily 4 1/2 stars out of 5, simply because of how frustrating the first few chapters were although they made sense later on. Complete sense.
The Maze Runner
The movie deviated from the source material A LOT and quite frequently. It more-or-less fleshed out some minor characters more, and showed more character to character interaction. In changing some plot points, a lot was lost (Especially in the dynamics between Thomas with Theresa, Chuck, and Newt) but the changes that were made, made sense for the story the movie was telling. It did a lot more showing, than telling and dramatized the novel. Dylan O'Brien of Teen Wolf plays Thomas eloquently, and is supported by a cast including Thomas Brodie-Sangster and Kaya Scolderio among other new and seasoned young actors. All of the actors portray their characters believably and I have said in conversation many times how amazing an actor O'Brien is. The soundtrack makes your blood pump and the visuals are stunning. The Grievers were especially scary.
I think what I love about the movie the most is that it's just as must everybody else's story as it is Thomas's. Wes Ball (the director) has a certain dark take on the story that brings a sense of realism to it. the changes were overly justified and although risky, I would say the risk worked out in his favor as the film is critically acclaimed by readers, and movie goers alike. I would give the movie four out of five stars.
Current Mood.
My phone died forever three days ago and not one person besides my mother has really tried to contact me.
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
7 Things Unique to Buffalo
Absolute;y obsessed with this article just give it a read.
7 Things That Are Uniquely Buffalo, Because There's More To This City Than Wings
7 Things That Are Uniquely Buffalo, Because There's More To This City Than Wings
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Friday, August 14, 2015
Trip Fest
I made this video a little under a year ago for one of my classes and I found it on my YouTube channel, so I'm putting the link for it here; I just really like it and how trippy it is.
It was created with the idea of time in mind and how we spend time everyday doing different things and crossing paths with other people and not realizing it. Another thing I thought about is how all motion is a derivative of time, which in of itself is such an earth shattering realization. I got an A on it, just sayin'.
The second song in the video was created by a guy in my group for the project and he and a girl in the group contributed some of the video footage. Then I put everything together, and added the tracks, it took awhile but the end product turned out great!
“Time is a constant motion. It is a part of everything that we do. Without time, there is nothing. Even daily, mundane activities require time. It is a constant motion, never ending.” - Me
It was created with the idea of time in mind and how we spend time everyday doing different things and crossing paths with other people and not realizing it. Another thing I thought about is how all motion is a derivative of time, which in of itself is such an earth shattering realization. I got an A on it, just sayin'.
The second song in the video was created by a guy in my group for the project and he and a girl in the group contributed some of the video footage. Then I put everything together, and added the tracks, it took awhile but the end product turned out great!
“Time is a constant motion. It is a part of everything that we do. Without time, there is nothing. Even daily, mundane activities require time. It is a constant motion, never ending.” - Me
Football is Back!
Football is officially back with the preseason games starting yesterday and I thought this article pretty well summed up the best teams in the NFL based on win ratio. Although with "Deflategate" being exposed is 122 truly the Pats win count, or is that contrived. The world will never know.
It is disconcerting to see the Bills so low on the totem pole though, good God. At least they're not last like the Sabres. *Cue eye roll.* The thing is, we Buffalo people know our teams are garbage but we still root for them harder than anybody else. I will say this though, if the Bills get their shit together early on in the season, and don't fuck up their fourth quarters in most games as per the usual, playoffs is a possibility.
Anyway, check out the article below courtesy of For the Win! and USA Today Sports.
The NFL's winningest teams over the past 10 years: RANKED!
Maze Runner - Book
I'm reading The Maze Runner right now by James Dashner. It's ridiculously good and got good really quickly after an annoyingly confusing beginning, will update with full review when finished.
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
I Am Old
I just sent an edible arrangement to my mom's office for her birthday today from my work computer. I am so old it's disgusting. On the card attached to the basket I told her that we should catch dinner some time next week since she'll be gone all weekend with her boyfriend. I am a fossil. Last weekend I stayed in and slept/"Netflixed" for 2 days. What. However, I have gone pretty hard for every weekend since summer began so it's only natural to hit a wall at some point, I suppose.
UPDATE: Mom just texted me. She's gushing over the edible arrangement, I did well! Now I'm just waiting for the obligatory Facebook post, moms love "the book."
UPDATE: Mom just texted me. She's gushing over the edible arrangement, I did well! Now I'm just waiting for the obligatory Facebook post, moms love "the book."
Monday, August 10, 2015
716 Pride Post
Buffalo keeps on impressing me, and I thought this article was worth the read. Good for the BNMC (despite the fact that they might lack some judgement for turning me down for an internship position after two stellar interviews)!
Buffalo biomedical research gets $20 million boost from NIH - The Buffalo News
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