The Dark Knight

So I am the uber dork. I went to the midnite showing last night of The Dark Knight and personally I love love love this movie. Heath Ledger plays a perfect Joker. His henchmen dressed up as clowns look identical to the Cirque Du Soleil clowns I saw at Sprint Center earlier last night. Honestly, this Batman movie kicks so much ass. Its way different than Batman Begins because you do not have to introduce Bruce Wayne as Batman. We know all about Batman by now. This movie revolves around the Joker and Harvey Dent aka Two-Face.

Easy the best movie of the Summer for me.

Random Crap..

I go on date number 4 tomorrow night with New Girl. She is pretty rocking. Really smart, really funny, really damn cute. So far the conversations have have been wide-ranging from religion to politics to death penalty to gun control to babies to health care to favorite food to dating to pretty much anything that comes up. Its a free-sprited conversation which I fully enjoy. I'm a random guy who just talks whats on his mind. She seems to be that way too. Its pretty cool.

I hate what A-B did by selling to InBev. It does however now make the cool part of Missouri(Kansas City) have the largest brewer with Boulevard Brewing Company. I'm quite the fan of their product. Right after I finish off my Bud Light Lime brews I am calling it quits on Bud products until further notice. Microbrews will be what I drink in this house for awhile.

I am going to go back to school. I finished my Masters in Business Administration just this past May, but I am going back. I am thinking about getting in the Teaching sector or going to be a Paramedic. Paramedic schooling starts this coming August. I think that would be totally cool to get into. With my Business education and then with experience in the Medical field I think my credentials would rise drastically.

Okay well until next time...Peace =)

Exercise...

I workout at 24 Hour Fitness. I have a 3 year pass and well I want to get as much use out of it as possible. So for the past month or two I have been going 5 days a week. In my 3 year deal I got a Personal Trainer with the deal. I'm thinking sweet. I bust my butt hard enough, but what would it be like to have a trainer who knows what the hell they are doing? So i've had this trainer now for about 8 sessions. Either 2 or 3 times a week. Just varies. He really really kicks my ass. I find it ironic that I am paying someone to kick my ass, when he should be paying me since I am allowing him to kick my ass.

Either way, I definitely see results in my diet and from my exercise routine. It hurts like hell, but I can surely see some great results.

One other ironic thing. People in the parking lots driving all around trying to find a spot to park, when instead they could just drive 50 yards further to another parking lot and park there. They are going to exercise, seems logical to me to park a little further away from the entrance. That is unless you just want to save your workout for when you first step foot in the gym. If thats the case I totally understand. No, not really. Still very much confused. =)

I am working out so I can lose 40 lbs, build up my cardio, and come out looking like a top-notch guy when its all said and done. So far I've lost 10 lbs, my cardio workouts are going longer and more difficult and I am starting to get alot more definition on my body. Its the damn stomach though! I work hard at trying to lose the little pot-belly, but its not wanting to go. Waist size is going down, pounds are getting lesser, stomach is getting firmer, burning tons of calories and not taking in as many... But still got the noticable belly. Oh well.

I'm 6'9", 300 lbs. I'm not a little framed skinny tall guy. I'm a big guy. Not fat, just big. Hopefully the more I keep at it the gut will shred away. I'm nearing the 2 month timeframe. I can't wait to see what the 2-1/2 and 3 months will be bringing me.

Finally, I truly believe exercise is both a mental and physical game. I honestly believe its way more mental than physical. You have to actually push yourself to goto the gym. Once you are there, its all just simple routine. At least its that way for me. How about you?

Movies I have seen so far this Summer...

and my grade between * and *****... if you see a ***** that means the movie is totally awesome and a must see! if you see a * i will say save your money and wait for the dvd.

Iron Man- GO SEE THIS MOVIE!!! BEST ONE SO FAR. ONLY ONE I CAN SEE BEATING IT IS THE DARK NIGHT. =) *****

Speed Racer- I dig the animation, but come on... are you serious? **1/2

What happens in Vegas- Stupid! DVD. No mas *

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian- I saw this one before I saw The Lion, Witch and Wardrobe. Yah I know. I'm a dummie. I thought this was the first movie. Show's what I know about Narnia. Sorry CS Lewis fans. *****

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull- Its Indiana Jones. 'Nuff said. Go see it!!! ****1/2

Kung Fu Panda- Very very fun movie with awesome animation! ****1/2

You Don't Mess with the Zohan- Prolly one of the best Sandler flicks in some time. ***1/2

The Happening- I ilked this movie a great deal, whereas my buddies hated it. I'll compromise with their feelings and give it a solid score. Not the best M Night Shylaman movie, but quality nonetheless. ***

The Incredible Hulk- Much better than the first Hulk movie out a few years back. Still not up to par with the Spiderman, X-Men, Iron Man, and Batman flicks. ***

Get Smart- Steve Carell has done some great movies I think. 40 year old virgin, and Little Miss Sunshine. Both great flicks and this one is right up there in my mind. Carell is known for his Office tv show, but this is a good movie to go see! ***1/2

The Love Guru- Save your money and watch on DVD. Mike Myers is funny, but its fart jokes and I can watch any Myers film for those. *

Wanted- Oh my... Great great movie! ****1/2

Hancock- Its Will Smith. What type of movie you expect? ****

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Yes I see way way to many movies, but hey, not much more to do in the freetime except go out on some dates and go work out. The movie I am most expecting to see comes out on the 18th and that is The Dark Knight!

Yup I am a comic book dork and love love love the new Batman. Much better than that cartoonish character we saw in the 90's and on the cartoon.

I'll post some reviews later for you to check out. But oh man. The deceased Heath Ledger will win an Oscar for playing a comic book character!!! The Joker baby!!! =)

Fourth of July Festivities

and Fiasco...

Lets start with the fiasco. The Royals are getting pounded by the Tampa Bay Rays and its hard to fatham because just one or two years ago the Rays were in the cellar like the Royals. Well, the Royals continue to maintain the cellar pace, while the Rays are quite possibly the best team in baseball. They are doing anything and everything right while, you guessed it, KC is doing everything wrong. So it seems anyway. Dayton Moore is doing great as the GM and Trey Hillman is taking the talent Moore gave him and slowly making wins. Whats the deal though that the Royals progress so much slower than the Rays? Is it Royals Ownership, or lack of? David Glass promised the Royals and the Royals fans that he would pack up and move to Kansas City. That has yet to happen. He still lives in Arkansas and still is involved with Wal-Mart. What is going on? I'll tell you. Tampa Bay Rays ownership actually care wholeheartedly about their team, while David Glass and family treat the team and the city as a easy way to make millions every year. Pay cheap salaries all while collecting revenues from other major league teams. Brilliant! No. Pathetic. Oh and the Rays are currently on a 6 game win-streak and JP Howell, former Royals pitcher, is pitching fantastic.

I'm embarassed sometimes David Glass' name is on the business school that I attended at Missouri State University. Lets hope he can fix those issues with the Royals and fast!!!



now Festivities...

My mom turns another year older on July 6. Mom and Dad both are all I have and I am very excited to be able to celebrate and spend time with them on my mom's 30th (she says) birthday.

Also, I went out with a beautiful gal on the 4th of July. Incredibly smart too, much smarter than I could ever thing of being. It was loads of fun. Basically two dates in one day! Lunch and then Fireworks later in the evening. It was a great time! Hope I get to go out many more times with her.

Okay, well i'm off to drink a cerveza and see if there is anything worth watching on tv. Prolly not, but there are great flicks at the theater. Go see WallE! Its great for kids and adults. I'm just a big kid so its awesome. I highly encourage it for those who get away from their computer.

Ciao!

Your 2nd Amendment Rights...

I have long been a strong advocate of gun awareness, and believe wholeheartedly guns do not kill people, people kill people. Many people are scared of firearms and the subject often causes an uproar among many for and against the 2nd Amendment.

I grew up around firearms and think a little bit of education is what people need. Do not fear something you do not know. Educate yourself on the laws of firearms and by going to a gun safety class. Education is what many people lack.

If you want to know something go to a firing range and test as many firearms as possible. But before you do that, ask question after question on the firearm. Look in the phone book for a NRA certified instructor that can train and teach you on the proper use and handling of firearms. When you get to the range, do what I said and shoot as many as possible.

I believe firmly in both conceal carry and open carry. However, know the laws of each city and state you want to carry in. If you are in an open carry state, even though you are in the legal rights do not do what this guy did...



He is well within his legal boundaries, but there is also tact involved. Both him and the bearded one did neither in my mind. Everyone should be educated on the laws, but that simply is not always the case. Check this article out about open carry in Virginia. So many different stories that can help educate the individual on gun laws and gun use.

Odd that laws are different for both open carry and conceal carry. For conceal carry you need to get certified thru the state to carry. That is not always the case for open carry.

Either way, if you are for or against firearms, I highly encourage you to educate yourself in every way possible. Your outlook will change the more you know.

It is all very interesting. Exercise your 2nd Amendment right by learning them inside and out.

This is Funny...

KMBC Channel 9 needs to screen their callers a little bit better next time.



In case you were wondering why this is so funny, "baba booey" originates from the Howard Stern show. From Wikipedia, ""Baba Booey" as a term has become a mantra for fans of the Howard Stern Show and is often used as a tag for crank calls to live network television or radio broadcasts."

Hilarious!