Asian/Chinese New Year

Today is Asian/Chinese New Year for many people in the world, including myself!  It's always a festive time around the house because of all the red, the food, the money, but while all those things are nice, I think the best part about it is spending time with family, even when times aren't that good.  Take for instance, my family.  It's hectic around my house because my mom is getting everything redone, but I still get to see my dad and spend time with all my siblings.  Even though we don't get along all the time, that's pretty rare now that we're older, so times like that are special to me.  Truthfully, I don't have much else to say about the holiday, but for everyone that celebrates it, I hope you have a good day and prosperous year!

Gung/Kung Hey Fat Choi!

70-79

I'm pretty fickle when it comes to picking what my favorite things are.  If you ask me to name my favorite sports athlete or film, you'll get an answer, but you'll also get lots of other answers along with it.  One thing I'm not fickle about though are my favorite numbers.  I love the number 6 because of Bill Russell, who won his whole life, and was really the first athlete I looked up to because of everything he had to deal with.  Numbers I hate are numbers between 70-79.  No, it's not because I hate NFL offensive and defensive lineman; it's because whenever I take quizzes or tests in school, no matter how much I study and try, that always seems to be the grade range I get.  I should be used to it by now, especially being in school for as long as I have, but seeing any grade with a 7 makes me angry.

I question all the time why it's like this for me.  I study more than most people, know I try harder in certain classes (especially gen eds), and think I'm a decently knowledgeable person, yet no matter what, I always fall short.  It stinks, especially when there are people out there who don't try as hard, and yet, somehow they get better grades.  We all know those type of people; I just wish it didn't have to happen during my last full semester, when so much rides on me passing and every grade is make or break. 

In my earlier years of school, a grade in the 70-79 or C range devastated me because I was always so close to proficient, but now I try to look on the bright side of things.  I got between a 70-79, but I didn't fail.  And being this close means that I'm one step closer to getting to the 80-89 range.  I just have to work a little harder, which I know I am capable of doing. 

This Song

Since I've been in a K-Pop mode for the past few months, I've been exposed to many different types of artists and songs.  2PM, the "Beastly Idols" from South Korea are still my favorite group, but not far behind are 2AM, who specialize in ballads, my favorite type of music.  They have lots of powerful and soft ballads I enjoy, but recently, no song of theirs has affected me as much as "This Song", which was their debut song.  It's very simple, and is sort of like "You Song" by Elton John, but in Korean.  A guy wants to buy his girl something pretty and wonderful, but doesn't have much, so he hopes his love and the song he has made for her is enough.  It's very beautiful, sweet, and is definitely on my mind as I think about all the people in my life!  Hope you all enjoy!

Richard Sherman

The rant seen around the world

It's almost been a week since Richard Sherman, the CB for the Seattle Seahawks, made his now famous rant insulting and taunting WR Michael Crabtree.  When it happened, media and news outlets went crazy reporting the story, and it became a hot topic for discussion the whole week.  At first, Sherman didn't regret anything he said, but after a day or two taking a beating from the media, as well as other players, he changed his mind and apologized.  And while I wish I could believe he meant it, deep down, I know he didn't since that emotion he showed is the type of person he really is.  I know this story is old now, and he's moved on, but I can't let it pass without giving my two cents.

From what I heard and read from people, it seems like a majority of people feel two ways.  They either love Richard Sherman for being emotional and truthful (not giving cliche interviews), or they hate him for disrespecting his opponents and putting himself first.  I understand both sides of the argument, but I like Sherman more than I dislike him.  Yes, he can be disrespectful and pompous at times, but that seems related to football mostly, where many players do the same.  Plus, he's one of the few players at his position who can back up his talk.  Also, he was interviewed right after making one of the best plays of his life.  Obviously, he's going to be emotional, especially with the amount of trash talk he and Crabtree had.  Everyone is mad because of what he said, and while I understand why, at least he said something.  It might not be great sportsmanship, but at least he said something compared to players who don't shake hands or walk off the court/field like Isiah Thomas did many times.  I think something like this is all based on perspective.  It's bad, but when you compare it to others postgame rants, it's not that bad and basically a non-story.

One thing that bothers me though, is what Richard Sherman said about the word "thug".  No one likes getting called it, just like any other negative word, but I don't agree with him when he says it's a substitute for the N-word.  As I learned from ESPN and other reports, the N-word is still quite alive in everyday culture, especially in locker rooms.  It's sad, but it isn't my place to judge; I don't know all the facts.  He things being called a "thug" is a race issue, but it isn't.  If any player did what he did, they'd be called a thug just as much, if not more.  Sherman was called a "thug" because he is a bully and doesn't respect a lot of people besides those on his team.  It has nothing to do with race; it has everything to do with attitude and how you treat others.  I might like him, but I wish he wasn't so egotistical all the time.

So that's my two cents on the issue that wasn't really an issue.  To think, all of this could have been avoided if Richard Sherman was a little more quiet, but you can't change what happens.  You can only accept it and move on, which everyone is going to do.  I have no idea who will win the Super Bowl, but if I can, I'll be watching to see what happens next.

Nail Biting Pain

I have a confession to make...I bite my nails.  Nothing too shocking, considering how many people I know do it, but it's a bad habit I've had my whole life.  In the past, I never thought of it as anything negative since biting my nails was what I always did (and as disgusting as it sounds, it was like a free manicure), but as I got older, my fingers started to hurt, so I did it less and less.  I do it now every so often, but definitely not as much as before.  The problem is, with the harsh weather outside, my fingers are feeling a bulk of the pain, especially my finger nails.  I've tried to heal my fingers and nails by using lotion or leaving it alone, but it doesn't seem to be doing much.  I wish they'd hurry up and heal, but I wish this frigid New England weather would just disappear.

Time To Breathe And Heal

A whole week of school hasn't technically gone by, but my first week of classes is over, so I'm counting that as a whole week of school done with.  Only 13 weeks of school to go.  I know I'm getting ahead of myself, but I can't help it; this first week of school has been so long and rough.  It felt like it would never end, but now that it's Friday, I finally have some time to reflect back on the past few days.

Tuesday was difficult since it was the first day and everything that could've went wrong happened.  I had to get a book from the bookstore, but while I was walking there, I slipped on ice, and scabbed both my hands trying to break my fall.  They weren't bad, but they were definitely bleeding, so I had to clean them up.  After that, I rented the book I needed, but missed the bus in the process.  I only had 40 minutes until class, so I walked over to the other campus in the single digit degree weather, which stunk.  I got to my classes, which weren't so bad, but they definitely seemed like they'd be a lot of work.  Luckily, all the professors seemed cool/nice.  Then later on in the day, I tried going to my Spanish class in a new building, but my ID didn't work, so I was locked in the cold, until someone came and let me in.  It was a terrible first day, accentuated by the cold and the concern I had about my classes.

Day 2 was better since I only had one class, which gave me time to relax and get ahead on reading, which I found very interesting.  My Intimate Partner Violence class I'm taking has some subject matter that make me uncomfortable, and some very long assignments, but the class seems interesting, and is definitely doable if I do the work, which I know it can do.  I didn't feel amazing day 2, but after switching my schedule around, I felt better, which carried over into Day 3 yesterday, where I had the best day of class so far.  I took notes, passed a quiz, participated in class, and didn't freeze to death.  I'm already tired of school after only a few days, but it's times like this that I'm glad I have some time to stop, breathe, and heal.  I need it.

1 Year Ago...

A year ago, I started something I never thought I would take seriously, which was my blog.  I had tried writing blogs before college started, but it was too boring and tedious for my taste.  As I got older though, and realized how unrealistic it was to be a writer with no backup plan, I started to take blogging seriously since I could make a career out of it, and get ideas at the same time.  When I first started blogging, ideas flowed like crazy, and I was writing close to 30 times a month.  Naturally, the numbers went down with school and other responsibilities, but I still blogged 15-25 times a week.  Some topics were interesting, like films or sports, while other things looking back, never should have seen the light of day (like soap).  But that's how writing goes, and I'd rather write something down than nothing at all. 

With that in mind, I'd like to start off the day by saying Happy Anniversary to my blog for lasting a year, which I never thought it would be able to do.  I wish I could take all the credit for it as the author, but there's a few people I'd like to thank for it succeeding the way it has.  First, I'd like to thank my friend Quincy, since he was the one who inspired me to create a blog in the first place.  And even though he doesn't blog much anymore, I still blog for him in spirit.  Secondly, I'd like to thank all of my friends because of their reading and support of this blog.  I know I couldn't do it without you guys.  Lastly, I want to thank you readers/viewers since I wouldn't have my blog without you guys.  I know you all are busy with your own lives, so regardless of whether you comment or view it, I just want you to know, it all matters.  Thank you!

1 year has come and gone, so now it's time to make year 2 even better!

Syllabi

With class back in session less than 24 hours from now, there's a myriad of emotions I'm feeling.  The two I'm feeling most are anticipation and fear.  On one hand, I'm anticipating starting classes, and finishing my final full semester at school, but at the same time, I'm fearful I might make a mistake, since 6 classes leaves little room for error.  I have options/resources to help me, but I want things to go right for a change, and that involves me not being afraid and doing things for myself.

Being in school now for 15-17 years, I know what to expect out of the first day.  There are jitters, but I know the day as a whole is mostly relaxed since all teachers usually do is goes over their syllabi.  Despite that, I'm always a little intimidated by the syllabi I see.  They have so much information with dates, classwork, homework, examinations, etc.  Sometimes the information on them is clear, but other times it's not.  And when the teacher doesn't print out the syllabi, that's annoying because most likely, you're making the students pay for something you should give, and if they have questions, they can't ask you them in person.  I know e-mail is convenient and even preferred by most students, but there are some things that can only be cleared up in person. 

School's tomorrow, and I've already received a few preliminary assignments and syllabi.  At first glimpse, the syllabi look daunting, but after reviewing them and starting some of the work early, it isn't that bad.  I just need to relax and get a week or two under my belt first, then I'll be in the flow of things.  Of course, things can always change in an instant, so hopefully, this final full semester is a good one.  I know though, by staying committed and working hard, I can do anything, and no matter what, I'm going to do well this semester!

Being The Patriots GM

After another loss in the postseason, Tom Brady and Bill Belicheck have to go back to the drawing board

The New England Patriots have done it again.  No, they haven't made it to the Super Bowl; they lost another game in the postseason.  It's not a surprise considering how the team was this year with injuries, and the fact so many factors favored the Denver Broncos yesterday, but being a Patriots fan, I expected better than what I saw.  The offense looked like crap with no run game, questionable play calling, and the defense couldn't get off the field to save their lives.  Now, the injury to Aqib Talib was a huge loss since he held Demaryius Thomas to nothing, but injuries happen to everyone in the league, including the Broncos yesterday.  As I said, I shouldn't have been surprised the Patriots lost, but this was the most I've been excited for them in years, so another loss is disappointing.

Despite that, I'm going to do what the Patriots are probably doing today, and move on toward the future.  With the off-season now here, there are many decisions the team has to make.  I usually don't second guess Bill Belicheck and Robert Kraft, but another loss means something has to be done.  I'm not the biggest football expert in the world, or a former general manager, but if I was their GM, this is what I'd do...

• I would upgrade at the WR position via the draft or free agency.  Sammy Watkins, the top receiver from Clemson, is a longshot for the Pats, so unless they trade up, they'll have to find someone else.  They should resign Julian Edelman (especially after the Wes Welker fiasco last year), but the Pats rarely pay players they should.  Hopefully they change their mind because Tom Brady needs some help, and it showed yesterday.
• This is a minor move that probably wouldn't help much, but I would get a FB who could help block.  FB use has died in the NFL every years since I started watching football consistently a decade ago.  And I can understand why, but there's no doubt somehow who could help block and catch would help #12.
• Get a few more playmakers at the DL and LB position.  The Pats defense is good when healthy, but even they are, they don't get enough pressure on the QB, or force enough turnovers.
• Lastly, I would improve the secondary with another safety to help Devin McCourty, or get another CB.  If you're wondering why the Pats need to do this, then you haven't been watching games this year.

I know I didn't focus on players that are in the draft or free agents, but information like that is speculative and still weeks away, so I figure I'd be broad since it addresses all the Patriots needs.  Of course, it's health that killed them this season, so hopefully, next season will be a lot different.  Until then, all we can do is wait.

Peace Out Break!

I'm going back to school for this upcoming semester later on today, which means a number things.  Besides the fact I won't be able to watch any football games, that means my winter break is over.  It's a pretty sad revelation, considering that my last final was barely over a month ago, but all things eventually have to end so there's progression in life.  I always enjoy my breaks since it's time away from school, and an opportunity to see friends, but this break, I didn't do much of it.  I enjoyed the holidays while they were here, and saw a decent number of my friends, but after New Year's, everyone got busier, so I couldn't see them.  Like I've said before, I know this happens, but I'm still pretty bummed out about it.  I had so many expectations and plans this break, but nothing I really wanted to do happened which stinks.

But like many things in life, you have to put anything negative behind you and move on.  I wish I could have done more over break, but now that it's over, I'm hoping I do well in school in my final semester. 

Waiting For Nothing

Humans have broad spectrum's of emotions, from good ones to bad ones.  I wish I could say I was happy most of the time, but because of everything I deal with (like most people), I'm pretty stressed, which makes me feel down.  Lots of things make me feel this way, but I don't know if anything makes me feel worse than just waiting.  Waiting is a part of life for everyone, but for me, waiting builds up into anxiety, which causes me to think too much about so many things.  For example, currently, this whole week, I haven't really talked to anyone via text or anything.  No one has tried to contact me, and the people I've tried to contact haven't responded back at all.  I understand that happens because we all get busy, but it's sad when you don't hear from people in awhile, especially when it's your friends.  I know this is a feeling that will pass, but I hope that my friend's are doing well, and that this feeling ends soon.

Making The Food List, And Checking It Twice...

Lists are a popular thing in the world, used by media outlets, newspapers, and even by me on occasion whenever I need/want to rank or remember something.  I do rankings more than the latter, but it's still important when I want to do something such as go shopping for food at the supermarket.  Being so young, I still remember what foods to shop for, but on occasion, it helps to have a list to help remember what to shop for, especially if I need to buy a lot of food, which I usually do often.

Now that I'm back to trying to lose weight, and close to going back to school, I need to start listing foods to get and stay true to it.  Does that need I need to give up some foods all together?  Yes and no.  You don't have to give up all the foods you like just like that, but it helps to make better decisions, especially in my case when I have to lose weight for blood pressure, so here's a list of foods I can buy that will help me out, along with food I'm buying when I go to Costco this weekend.  I needed to write it down, so what better place than my blog, where I can check it all the time?

Some foods I researched online that help lower blood pressure over time are...

• Skim Milk
• Spinach
• Beans
• Bananas
• Dark Chocolate (with lots of cocoa in it)

  Foods that I'm going to get this weekend are...

• Water
• Whole Grain/Wheat Bread
• Hummus
• Fruits (Apples, Grapes, Tangerines)
• Yogurt (Chobani)
• Nuts
• Granola Bars
• Cookies or Deli Meat (Because we all need one indulgence or meat when we're at college)

That's just a rough list for now, but it can be changed in time.  I don't know if I can get all the foods, but hopefully, I can get most of them, and start my road back to weight loss.  As usual, it'll be tough, but I know I can do it.

The Tanking Celtics Train

Jordan Crawford was the latest Boston Celtic to be traded.  Will more trades follow?

The Boston Celtics won their first game in awhile yesterday after losing 9 straight games in a row.  It was especially tough to watch if you were a Celtics fan, but it felt even worse to watch if you were solely a basketball fan since they did so many things fundamentally wrong during their losing streak.  They committed errant passes, dribbled out the clock, didn't pass, and jack up so many shots that they weren't even worth watching.  Then again, the Celtics have been like this the whole year.  With no Rondo, and a new roster led by new coach Brad Stevens, it's clear that they're tanking to get a top pick in the 2014 draft, or do what they did back in 2007-2008 and trade for star talent.

Do I think this is a smart plan?  In a lot of ways, I do, since it was clear the Celtics had to rebuild after their championship window closed, which quite honestly, was open much longer than it should have been.  That's a testament to the players they had and Doc Rivers, who became arguably the best coach in the NBA in that time span.  The Celtic fan in me wishes they kept Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett and went on another title run with the old crew, but with no Ray Allen, things didn't feel the same for me.  Not to mention, looking at how they're both playing in Brooklyn now, it's safe to say both are closer to retirement than contributing.  A sad thing to see for someone who's such a fan of them.  But you can't dwell on the past, you have to focus on the future.

That's what Danny Ainge is doing though, focusing on the future.  If he can't trade for anyone, he'll have to rely on the draft, which isn't a terrible thing this year if he can get a top pick, since everyone says this is the deepest draft in years.  I don't know much about the players as a whole, but you'd have to be oblivious to not to have heard the names Wiggins, Parker, Randle, Smart, Gordon, etc.  They're potentially franchise changing players, so everyone is paying attention to see who goes where in June.  I personally have no preference who the Celtics take or what they do in the end, as long as they get back to winning because as much as I love basketball, I can't stand to see them tanking and playing so bad.  Yes, this is necessary for some teams to get back to the top, but if our team loses, we at least deserve to watch good quality basketball, which is something I haven't seen consistently this whole year. 

Hopefully, things change, but only time will tell...

Will the Celtics get one of these guys in June?  They want one of them, but it's up to the ping pong balls if things fall their way

Jun. K's Birthday

When it comes to birthdays, I'm always excited for them because they're days to celebrate and reflect.  I usually look forward to mine (barring any personal thing I'm dealing with), and definitely look forward to my friend's birthdays.  But when it comes to people I don't know or celebrities, I don't pay much attention since I don't know them at all.  Sure, we "know" them now that social media is everywhere, but it's not the same as getting to know that person in real life.  This time, though I'm making an exception. 

In case you didn't know, Martin Luther King's birthday is today, but he already has his own day Monday, so I'm not focusing on him.  Today, I'm celebrating the 26th birthday of Jun. K, the main vocalist of my favorite K-Pop group 2PM.  He's a great writer, and has a voice which is angelic and very unique to K-Pop.  I won't get into that too much since I have in the past, but if you haven't heard him sing, check him out.  You won't be disappointed.  Now, I don't know Jun. K, so technically he does break my rule, but his music with 2PM has affected me so much, it's like I do know him and have a connection with the group.  I know some of you may think I sound crazy saying that, but if you follow K-Pop and have a favorite group, it's hard not to feel connected to them.  They're very different than other artists in the world.

With all that said, Happy Birthday Jun. K!  I hope 2014 is a good year for you and the group, and can't wait for all the new music coming out with the rest of the guys.  I'm only one fan, but know that we HOTTEST support you!

2pm FIGHTING <3

   2PM's song "At Times/Suddenly", which Jun. K wrote.  I've posted this beautiful song before, but this is a different version with English subtitles

Under Pressure To Be Healthy

Yesterday, I went to the doctor's, and the results were average to say the least.  My health is good, and my blood pressure has gone down, but I gained back more weight than I thought I did from the holidays, so now my mission is to lose 10-15 pounds.  I wish I could say this would be a cakewalk, since I've already lost 50 pounds, but everyone knows the last few pounds are always the hardest, and that it's hard going on any diet for an extended period of time.  I know I can do it, and am determined to, but it's so frustrating having high blood pressure at such a young age.  I thought it was my weight that made it high, but even after losing it, I still have issues.  And worse of all, in the past, when my weight was high, my blood pressure was low, but now that I weigh less, my blood pressure is high.  THAT MAKES NO SENSE, and is frustrating as hell!  With results like that, I sometimes question the system or how I'm even functional.

The thing I question even more though is genetics.  I understand that diseases and other things run in the family, but I can't understand how my brother is healthier, despite the fact he eats more greasier foods than I do.  Not to mention in such large quantities.  To add onto that, I know people who weigh more than me, but somehow they're healthier.  How can this be?  I love being young, since it gives me an easier chance of improving my health, but when I think about it in the grand scheme of things, it sucks.  I'm always under such pressure to be healthy, while others aren't.  But at the same time, I know there are others who have it worse than I do, so I'm grateful my health isn't too bad.

It sucks I gained my weight back, but I guarantee that the next time I see my doctor, I'll be thinner.  Hopefully, I'll be healthier, but only time will tell...

Fast Food Presently

In life, there are so many things to complain about, but one thing I don't think we can complain about is fast food because we already know what we're getting with it.  Sometimes, it can be delicious and blow you away, but more often than not, you're eating it because it's cheap and you want food fast.  I don't eat as much fast food as I did when I was younger, but I occasionally eat it, such as when it's Five Guys or a menu item I'm craving, which was the case a few days ago when I got food from Burger King.

Burger King was never one of my favorite fast food joints, but they have one item with onion rings and BBQ sauce I used to love eating, called the RodeoBurger.  It was popular when I was younger, but then seemed to vanish off the face of the earth, until recently, when I saw an commercial for it on TV.  Once I saw that, I convinced my dad to get some for my sister and I since it was a piece of nostalgia literally at our fingertips.  I was excited to eat it, but after finishing one, it didn't satisfy me at all compared to other burgers.  And worse of all, as I bit into it, some BBQ sauce fell on my pants, which I didn't notice until after I tried to write something down on a piece of paper.  My eating experience might have been better if the burger was prepared better, like with less BBQ sauce, but like I started out this post saying, you can't complain about fast food.  I like food as much as the next person, but sometimes you just need to know when to say no.  And like other things from the past I wanted to retry after I discovered them (like Fruite Stripe Gum), this food is nothing more than a childhood memory.

Unproductive Day

Being a busy person (like everyone else in the world), I understand that some days I have my "A" game and other days I don't.  When I don't, I like to think that I'm still a little productive, but today, that wasn't the case.  Despite the fact I was up early, walked to the bank, ate food, and ordered textbooks for my upcoming semester, the day was still a waste for me since I slept for a majority of it.  And when I say majority, I mean half of it.  I suppose sleeping in isn't a terrible thing, especially because I usually never do, but since I only have one full week left of break, I want to experience it to the fullest, which I can't do if I'm sleeping.

Today was an unproductive day for me, but hopefully tomorrow is a better day.  

Vegan and Vegetarianism

Tomorrow, I have a doctor's appointment for a blood pressure check, which shouldn't be a big deal, but for me, it always is.  Having a history of high blood pressure that runs in the family, and being so stressed about everything always puts my health at risk.  Eating lots of food used to add to that, but I changed my diet around the past 2 years to help alleviate the problem.  Unfortunately, with holidays and break, I definitely ate more than I should off, which probably caused my weight to go up.  With health on my mind, lately, I've been contemplating a huge decision, which is if I should become a vegan or vegetarian?

Now, don't get me wrong, I like meat as much as the next person (and don't even like that many vegetables besides soft ones), but when it comes to your health, you have to do what's best.  And research statistics have shown cutting meat can add years to your life.  I'm not an expert of the subject by any means, since I didn't know there was even a difference between being a vegan or vegetarian, but I have friends who are/were vegetarians.  Those who have stuck with it are strong and seem happy, but those who go back to meat can't imagine living without it, and wonder how they did it for so long.  I don't know if it's something I could do, but I think it's something to definitely consider.

In the end, here's hoping to a good blood pressure check tomorrow.  I may be stressed a bit, like I always am, but I feel content with where I am in life.

The Room

The Room (R)

Grade: D-

• Directed by: Tommy Wiseau
• Produced by: Tommy Wiseau
• Screenplay by: Tommy Wiseau
• Starring: Tommy Wiseau (Johnny), Greg Sestero (Mark), Juliette Daniel (Lisa), Philip Haldiman (Denny)
• Cinematographer: Todd Barron
• Music by: Mladen Milicevic
• Distributed by: Wiseau Films
• Released: June 27, 2003
• Running Time: 99 minutes/1 hour and 39 minutes
• Language: English

"YOU ARE TEARING ME APART, LISA!"

-Johnny

Everyone has a moment in their life when they say WTF?!  Sometimes it can be said for something positive, but more than likely, it's said for something negative, which was the case for me, when I first heard and saw the film "The Room" by Tommy Wiseau.  The first time I saw it, I was with my friend Danny, who hyped it up as one of the greatest films of all-time, and said it was so bad, that it was good.  I could tell he was being humorous/sarcastic from his tone of voice, but naturally, I was intrigued since I saw the trailer, which was ridiculous to say the least.  After seeing it though, it's safe to say I was blown away by this film, and not in a good way.

I'd try to describe the plot of this film, but it's so inconsistent and poorly written that it makes no difference if I mention anything about it.  All I will say, is that there's a guy named Johnny who loves his girlfriend Lisa, but she's really manipulative, and cheating on him with one of his closest friends.  Add a drug bust, breast cancer, and people playing football in tuxedos and you have "The Room", whatever that is.  It's an independent romantic comedy/film, but most of the time while watching it, I question how it even got made, or if it's really a film.

There's not many redeeming qualities of the film besides that fact that it's funny.  And even after watching it twice, I'm still not sure if that's because the lines are actually that funny, or if I'm laughing because of how ridiculous it is.  It's negatives include the actors, the screenplay, the fake background in most of the scenes, as well as the music in the film that is borderline criminal.  It's so bad in sex scenes and other scenes, that it made me contemplate muting the whole film, which looking back, wouldn't have been the worse thing in the world.

Despite everything negative I've said about "The Room", I recommend that everyone see it at least once.  Why?  One reason is for my friend Danny, who vouches that the film is a classic.  Another reason why you should see it is just to experience how terrible a film can really be.  I don't know if it's as bad as 'Freddy Got Fingered" or "Gigli", but it will make you appreciate films you like or dislike even more.  Lastly, I think you should watch the film just to see a filmmaker at work.  Tommy Wiseau made a crap film, but he directed, produced, and wrote wrote the entire film with his control, showing the type of auteur he is.  I don't like this film at all, but I have to respect that he made the film his way.  And if you love films like I do, you just have to see it to say you did.  It'll change your life.

I posted "The Room" trailer here, just to give you guys a peak of this film's ridiculousness

Baseball Hall Of Famers

Major League Baseball elected 3 new Hall of Fame players yesterday: Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, and Frank Thomas.  With those 3 and the managers already elected by the Veteran's Committee, Cooperstown is going to be bustling in July (which is a good thing, considering how last year was such a dud).  Of course, yesterday's voting didn't come without some controversy.  Some people didn't vote for certain players, causing them to fall short of election or fall off the ballot entirely.  I understand why there's such uproar in the baseball community, especially being a fan of baseball and many of the the players on the ballot, but all of baseball's problems regarding the Hall of Fame can't be solved in one day, so let's not argue about things we can't change.  Let's celebrate the work of three great baseball players.  "The Big Hurt" Frank Thomas is one of the greatest 1st baseman and right handed hitters of all time, while Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine's resume's speak for themselves.  I'm just one person, but I want to say Congratulations!

One Day

With K-Pop on my mind, as well as lots of other things, here's a song by 2AM and 2PM, called "One Day".  They're both from the same company, JYP Entertainment, so when they collaborate together, they're called The One Day, and their fan base is combined together to say IAM HOTTEST, which is pretty cool.  I've looked up the lyrics for "One Day" before, but to me personally, I think the song speaks of togetherness, and doing things in life on your own.  It's a wonderful song, and memorable to me because it has all the guys I love, so I hope you all enjoy it too.

IAM's and Hottest <3

For The Person Who Has Everything

I'm currently facing in a dilemma right now in my life (although it's hardly something most would consider a problem).  The past few years, I've been spending lots of money on Amazon, buying all sorts of things from trading cards to films.  And for the most part, I was happy since I was buying things that were solely mine, and having fun enjoying them my way.  At the beginning, I bought things solely because I liked them, but after awhile, I started buying things based off of collecting or reputation.  The problem was that after awhile, I had everything I wanted since I bought everything.  And everything I did want either cost too much, or was something I decided I didn't need.  With that in mind, I wonder what I should do now?  I don't have everything in life (because who does), but now that nothing interests me enough to buy/want it, what do you get for the person who has everything they could ever want currently (not counting things that aren't material goods like happiness and love)?  And does it have anything to do with disillusionment of life, or is it simply finding something new to like?  I'm curious to see what you all think.

Gloves

After spending the whole day yesterday going back and forth out of the house to shovel snow, I'm not looking forward to going back outside, but what's done must be done.  When it comes to winter storms like we're prone to having in New England, I often contemplate which is worst, the snow or the temperature?  Most people would say snow without hesitation since when it falls, it piles up and makes life difficult for everyone.  But to me, the temperature is the worst since it makes everything colder, and makes the snow harder and heavier.  It didn't happen as much yesterday since that was only the beginning of the storm, but with more snow last night, I'm sure shoveling will be tougher today.

One thing I noticed while I was shoveling snow though, was how terrible gloves are.  They offer protection, but don't seem to offer enough of it (if that makes sense).  For example, my gloves are made out of some really warm fibers and have have straps, but that doesn't do any good since my fingers still get really cold.  It could have to do with my fingers, but everyone knows that they get cold fastest besides your toes, so gloves should be better made for everyone.  I'm sure there are ones out there that cost more, but companies shouldn't charge more for something like that.  It just isn't right. 

My gloves may suck, but I have snow to shovel.  For those of you doing the same, be careful.  It's cold out there.

Comments

Being a independent blogger, I'm grateful for any support my blog gets, whether it's views or comments.  I get more views than comments, which some perceive as a negative thing, but I don't think that's the case.  Views are just as important as comments to me, especially when you consider how little time people have nowadays.  Comments though, are not as great as they seem.  It's great to interact with fans/viewers whenever it comes to something you mutually like, or your own work, but there's a time when comments are too much, such as when they're blindly positive or too negative.  Take for example, what I see on YouTube daily.  It has a comment section that is open to anybody, but people misuse it all the time.  They'll say something is really awesome, but won't change their minds even when someone has facts that prove they're wrong.  Another example is when people's comments get out of hand, and they're too negative about a subject, starting a long argument.  I find the latter worse than the first, but just the fact that comments affect people this way makes me question what's the point for them.  Yes, we have freedom of speech, but even that has a limit.  And with no one to actively supervise what's online, are people responsible enough with their opinions?

I think they can be, but it's clear not everyone is that way...

New Year's Resolutions

With New Year's day now over, I'm doing what many people are doing/have done, and thinking of resolutions I want to accomplish.  Some people are picking "getting a girlfriend", or "winning the lottery" as resolutions, but I don't think that works since it has to be something that you alone can accomplish.  Although, if those did count as resolutions, I'd want those same things.  Since they don't though, here are some things I want to accomplish this calender year.

In no particular order...

• Graduate from college: It's my 5th year at school, so hopefully this is the year.
• Stay in contact with one friend from college: This sounds easy, but if you live off campus and are introverted like myself, it's difficult meeting any people.
• Get a job: This needs no explanation.
• Learn to drive: Not something I really want to do, but this would be a major achievement for me and maybe make my life easier.
• Lose 5-10 pounds: For my health and self-esteem.

This isn't much, but it's a start and they're realistic goals.  I don't know if I'll be able to do all of them, but with a whole new year ahead of me, sky's the limit.