What follows is a bunch of minimally interesting, poorly written, random shit. Enjoy.
1. Movies: I have seen several movies since my last update. I don't really have the energy to fully review any of them nor do I feel any of them need a review. So, here's to what I remember:
3. I learned something new yesterday. Caulk remover will also remove textured paint from decorative aluminum window trim. I was not trying to remove paint from that piece of trim but I certainly managed it. To say this upsets me is like saying a kick to the nuts causes some mild discomfort. I can't say enough how I hate my house. I bought a piece of shit home and have been fighting a loosing battle to fix it up ever since. I have a new goal today and that is to sell the house and move out within 18 months. At this point all I want to do is break even. I'll figure out how to afford a new home once I get rid of this money pit. Anyone interested?
4. I didn't get my "stimulus" deposit today. I don't know if I was supposed to or not, but I would have liked to have seen that little bump in the bank account today. I won't be spending it. Well, I will be spending it but only to clear out an old bill. Once that is paid I will have cleared three debts as of the first of this year. It is nice to see the total number of bills I have to pay each month decreasing. Finally getting rid of some of this old debt makes the possibility of moving within a few years much more likely. I wonder how much this whole stimulus package with really "stimulate" the economy. I certainly think OPEC will be stimulated, but I don't know about American business. I don't recommend you run out and buy a new TV with your rebate. Save it or pay off some debt. You'll be better off than if you feed it back into the consumer culture.
5. I am constantly reminded how much I don't want to live in or around Atlanta. Take a drive through downtown every so often and I think you will agree with me.
6. As further proof I have turned my child into a major smart ass, she got lippy with me yesterday. We decided to bake some cookies and I let her do the stirring. She isn't quite strong enough to really mix it all together so after a few minutes I asked her if she wanted me to take over. Her words were:
7. Toys 'R US had an amazing sale on Xbox 360 video games last week. I got two '07 sports games for less than $15.00. I have not played them yet, but I will. I hope. Right now I have three games that have never or hardly never been played. That is odd for me. Then again, a lot of things have been odd since I got married and had a child. I'll get to them eventually I suppose.
7. Finally, this getting old shit is for the birds. I have near constant pain in my hip and left leg ever since I did whatever I did to my back a few weeks ago. It is ok if I am up and active, but not so much when I am sitting down. I know I need to loose weight. I think finally my body is giving up on me. I'll see you at the track this afternoon.
1. Movies: I have seen several movies since my last update. I don't really have the energy to fully review any of them nor do I feel any of them need a review. So, here's to what I remember:
No Country for Old Men: Great film. It is beautifully shot, beautifully acted, and the writing is fantastic. What seems to be sort of a crime drama is really a statement on the evolution of culture. Everything you need to know about the film is right there in the title. Javier Bardem earned every accolade he received from this movie as his work as Anton Chigurh was amazing. I highly recommend this film although I would have like just a touch more of Tommy Lee Jones at the end.2. Events: I missed out on all of the local events this weekend because I have been out of town. Hope the art show was good and not too wet. I try to make this every year, but my attendance has been spotty since 2003. Not that I spend money there anyway, but it is always nice to see what I might like one day when I go on my crime spree.
Forgetting Sarah Marshall: I saw this one with the Birmingham Movie Meetup Group. It was your run of the mill Judd Apatow style comedy. Humorous, but nothing I would ever watch again. I got caught off guard by the male full frontal. I consider that very unfair especially when you consider we were not treated to any Kristen Bell or Mila Kunis boobage.
28 Weeks Later: Saw this on pay cable while out of town this weekend. I was disappointed. 28 Days Later is one of my favorite entries in the new zombie (yes, I know they are not REALLY zombies) genre of movies. The sequel, however, just doesn't hold up. It was a "more of the same" kind of thing for me without any characters I cared about or anything remotely making sense. For example, they strap a possible carrier of the Rage virus down to a table but don't leave her under heavy guard? Not likely. Also, once Rage infects the father he keeps popping up EVERYWHERE. He survives the initial kill zone, the fire bomb, and the gas attack? Too convenient. The movie is not bad. I would just say it is unnecessary.
3. I learned something new yesterday. Caulk remover will also remove textured paint from decorative aluminum window trim. I was not trying to remove paint from that piece of trim but I certainly managed it. To say this upsets me is like saying a kick to the nuts causes some mild discomfort. I can't say enough how I hate my house. I bought a piece of shit home and have been fighting a loosing battle to fix it up ever since. I have a new goal today and that is to sell the house and move out within 18 months. At this point all I want to do is break even. I'll figure out how to afford a new home once I get rid of this money pit. Anyone interested?
4. I didn't get my "stimulus" deposit today. I don't know if I was supposed to or not, but I would have liked to have seen that little bump in the bank account today. I won't be spending it. Well, I will be spending it but only to clear out an old bill. Once that is paid I will have cleared three debts as of the first of this year. It is nice to see the total number of bills I have to pay each month decreasing. Finally getting rid of some of this old debt makes the possibility of moving within a few years much more likely. I wonder how much this whole stimulus package with really "stimulate" the economy. I certainly think OPEC will be stimulated, but I don't know about American business. I don't recommend you run out and buy a new TV with your rebate. Save it or pay off some debt. You'll be better off than if you feed it back into the consumer culture.
5. I am constantly reminded how much I don't want to live in or around Atlanta. Take a drive through downtown every so often and I think you will agree with me.
6. As further proof I have turned my child into a major smart ass, she got lippy with me yesterday. We decided to bake some cookies and I let her do the stirring. She isn't quite strong enough to really mix it all together so after a few minutes I asked her if she wanted me to take over. Her words were:
"Well, I am not done mixing, so no."Remember that this is coming from a four year old. My wife says that it is time to reap what I have been sowing. I foresee much trouble in the teenage years.
7. Toys 'R US had an amazing sale on Xbox 360 video games last week. I got two '07 sports games for less than $15.00. I have not played them yet, but I will. I hope. Right now I have three games that have never or hardly never been played. That is odd for me. Then again, a lot of things have been odd since I got married and had a child. I'll get to them eventually I suppose.
7. Finally, this getting old shit is for the birds. I have near constant pain in my hip and left leg ever since I did whatever I did to my back a few weeks ago. It is ok if I am up and active, but not so much when I am sitting down. I know I need to loose weight. I think finally my body is giving up on me. I'll see you at the track this afternoon.
I think most houses are money pits. You might find one that is better but it will still require infusions of cash to maintain. Keep in mind that moving costs around $5K and if you use a realtor... ouch I can't even think about it, it hurts me too much.
I was in Atlanta two weeks ago and running an errand at mid day, when I mistakenly thought a lot of people might be in offices working. Does anyone think that $4 gas is going to reduce car volume? In Atlanta, I expect that $10 gas might, but probably $20 gas will. I have no desire to live there.