A Very Short Week

Movies Movies Movies

Naturally, no week off from school would be complete without movies. During my week off, I watched 10,000 B.C., Horton Hears a Who, Death At A Funeral, August Rush, Martian Child and Jurassic Park. I feel almost dirty admitting to that absurd list of movies. But that's how I roll...

Whats the verdict on each of those movies?
-10,000 B.C. --- SO SO. Not amazing, not bad. If this looks like your type of movie, watch it.
-Horton Hears A Who --- AMAZING! Surprisingly really good! Best movie in recent years rated G!
-Death At A Funeral --- Pretty good. Not for everyone, but still funny to those with an immoral sense of humor...like me.
-August Rush --- Pretty good. Not for everyone. The soundtrack is very good and the overall story is compelling.
-Martian Child --- Pretty good. Not for everyone (chick flick). Worth at least one watch.
-Jurassic Park --- CLASSIC. Tremors in the glass of water. Enough said.

GAMES GAMES GAMES... or why I'm the downfall of society.

With the recent release of Super Smash Bros. Brawl, it was inevitable for me to give the game a good long try. I gave it a try, and I'm loving it!

It's not for everyone and its got a learning curve My 10 hour play session the first day I got it, can attest to that. But overall, everyone needs to play it at least once.

The other game I've been playing a lot of is, Rock Band. I played this at a friend's dorm a couple weeks back and I've had it in the back of my mind ever since. So I bought it, and I'm loving it!

Speaking as someone who doesn't play an instrument, Rock Band is surprisingly fresh and keeps you motivated to do better and better, even if your rhythmically challenged! And unlike Guitar Hero, I really feel like this game gives you the true feeling of playing an instrument and performing in a band, at least as much as a video game can....I'm in love with this game! I just wish there were more songs to my taste.

BINGO BINGO BINGO

Okay, just take a good look at this picture. Looked at it? Notice anything unusual? Like for example, the complete lack of "BINGO"?

I was on campus and stopped to play Bingo with about 50 other people. The prizes weren't much, but played anyway just for the fun factor. After going all the way until someone in the group got blackout, the picture to the left was my end result. ABSOLUTE CRAP! That bingo board is ALMOST physically, the worst bingo board you can get. PERIOD.

I may not have won, but at least I had an incredibly terrible bingo board, and really...if your not going to win, this is the way to go. HUMILITY!

Climbing Climbing Climbing

The awesomeness of rock climbing is something that has long alluded me, until now. I've got to say, I really enjoyed doing something different and enjoyed having fun while working out.

I'm not bad but I'm not great either. I'm told that rock climbing has more to do with technique, rather than physical strength, both of which I need more of.

I'll probably be doing more of this. Who knows, I might even start doing this regularly, I enjoyed it that much.

Birds Birds Birds

A little know fact around this blog is that, my dad is quite the avid bird watcher. To the point where I would consider him obsessed, and amazing on the subject.

I know what your thinking "bird...watching? " That's a hobby for old people!"... Did you know the creator of James Bond was an avid bird watcher?

It's really quite impressive when you've got an expert walking you through some very scenic routes, looking at the most awe inspiring birds. Its a sight you don't see everyday and for some, its a sight you might never see.

I'm writing a story about this particular birding trip, for my photo journalism class. And believe it or not, I actually took the picture below. You see my dad, being not only a birding enthusiast, loves photography. He was kind enough to let me use his camera. The camera I used turned everything into gold, and likewise, costs the same. It's a good thing I didn't drop it.