Growing up is hard. No one will ever tell you otherwise. But along the way you learn a lot of things, and people don't stop learning either.
Its graduation time. People who you have known for years are leaving and are gone. I just finished my third year of college and still have one and a half left. Even with my closest friends from home being a year older than me, most of them just graduating from college themselves, I cant help but feel like I am the first one to actually leave home and start a new life.
Granted most of this feeling is situational. I moved off campus this past year and have a house that I can live in until my lease is up at the end of July, so I wouldn't have been going home more than periodically this current summer as it is. Then you add in my current career path. If you know me, you know that I am a tech theatre major with a focus in scene design and construction. To help propel me in my career I am working as a shop assistant/general technician this summer at Huron Playhouse. That runs in June and July and I will not be going home at all during that time. In August when that is over, I will be moving into my new apartment in BG. So yeah, I honestly dont know when I will be going home next.
Comparatively all of my friends from home don't really have any plans (I mean no harm in saying that) I know 2 are going to grad school close to home so they will just be living at home, but I honestly don't know the about the rest of them. I come from a strange assortment of friends from home. Here's the breakdown:
The Greek: dropped out of high school before his senior year. Since then he has claimed to be in various public service trailing programs, flight school, auditioned for survivor, auditioned for a indoor football team, and has been in the restaurant and computer repair services. Chronic lair. His actual existence is questionable.
The Italian: Graduated high school and went to Akron University to study music education. After 3 semesters of that he transferred to community college because he had surgery on his shoulder and couldn't play his instrument until he healed. After a semester of that he started at ITT Tech. All the while this was going on he has worked as a painter for his uncle who repaints apartments after people move out. Just over a year ago he started working for an inventory company. Education plans: uncertain. Future plans for life: questionable. Goes to bars every week with the Greek.
The Idiot: Its strange that I give him this name as I thought he was one of the smartest people I knew in high school. After a year of going to the college of his choice he was kicked out because of grades. Went to community college for a semester, then went back to the first college. Got kicked out again for "undisclosed reasons". Back and currently attending community college. Works at a hardware store. Drinks with The Greek and The Italian. Education plans: graduate school? Future plans: Marry his current girlfriend. (title is justified)
The Hut: Name was originally given back in high school because of his weight problems (has sense slimmed down). Went to college of choice. Got good marks. Looking for job in his field. He will go somewhere. Good kid.
The Polak: Post secondary throughout high school. Graduated college a semester early. Athletic, but eats like a fatty. Working in chosen field. Going places with his life.
So yeah, even though I am still in college and have time before I graduate, I feel like I have my shit together, compared to most of my friends listed (only the first 3 actually).
I guess part of growing up is saying good-bye to those from your past. I haven't seen many of these people since Christmas. Its sad, but such is life. All I know is that I know what I am doing with my life, and I have pretty much started to live on my own. I have a very bright future.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Monday, July 5, 2010
Song of the Summer: The Dirty Heads feat. Rome - Lay Me Down
This song has been stuck in my head all summer. I just cant get it out. Makes me want to go to the beach so bad.
Its by the band The Dirty Heads, and features Rome, the new singer/guitarist that Sublime got a few years ago. They've been around for a few years, but the CD that it is on, Any Port in a Storm is their first release. You should really check it out.Listen to it here
Its by the band The Dirty Heads, and features Rome, the new singer/guitarist that Sublime got a few years ago. They've been around for a few years, but the CD that it is on, Any Port in a Storm is their first release. You should really check it out.Listen to it here
Friday, July 2, 2010
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Angry Men
You gotta love the classics. I have been wanting to see 12 Angry Men for some time now, and I am very glad that I finally have. I am sure I have said this before, but if I haven't, this wont be the only time. There is something that is hard to find in new film that was present in older ones. There is no name to it. No really identity to it. Its what separates Oscar winners from other films. Its just part of the film. I sure hope that it is never completely lost.
A courtroom drama 12 Angry Men is about the 12 jurors in a trial where an 18 year old boy is being charged for the murder of his father and what happens behind closed doors during the deliberations. Initially all but one of the 12 agree that he is guilty and the other, played by Henry Fonda, tries to convince the others on his logic.
Doesn't seem like there's too much to it does there? There doesn't have to be for a great film. All of the action happens in one room, so the story has to be really good to keep everyone interested, and boy does it do that. All of the cast does a wonderful job at what they do. Again, as I said with my review of rear Window not much can be said about the old classics, they just simply are classics.
I know that there are other and more modern adaptations of this story and I would like to see them, but I am hesitant to because of how films are currently. If I do though, you will surly read about it. Overall a great film. Defiantly a buy for the film buff. 4.5/5
A courtroom drama 12 Angry Men is about the 12 jurors in a trial where an 18 year old boy is being charged for the murder of his father and what happens behind closed doors during the deliberations. Initially all but one of the 12 agree that he is guilty and the other, played by Henry Fonda, tries to convince the others on his logic.
Doesn't seem like there's too much to it does there? There doesn't have to be for a great film. All of the action happens in one room, so the story has to be really good to keep everyone interested, and boy does it do that. All of the cast does a wonderful job at what they do. Again, as I said with my review of rear Window not much can be said about the old classics, they just simply are classics.
I know that there are other and more modern adaptations of this story and I would like to see them, but I am hesitant to because of how films are currently. If I do though, you will surly read about it. Overall a great film. Defiantly a buy for the film buff. 4.5/5
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
I'm just sitting here watching..... trains go by?
Trainspotting. Another drug movie from the 90's. Based off of a book. I have not read the book, so I cannot say how it compares to that. Fantastic* film.
If any of you know anything about this film, the next portion will be a review to you, so bare with me. Ewan McGregor plays a heroin addict living in Scotland with his friends, who also happen to be drug addicts. The film chronicles what goes on in each of the characters lives as they use these drugs. Enough on the plot for now.
I enjoyed everything about this film. the cinematography was very well done, it was weird enough to keep me interested, the direction was well done, and so on and so on. I really cant say much bad about this movie at all. Part of it that really stood out to me was the soundtrack to the film. Made up of songs by Iggy Pop, Lou Reed, Joy Division, and many other artists and groups from that post-punk time period. The music fits perfectly and pulls everything together into a nice package. Another point that stands out to me is the performance that the actors gave. I do not know if any of the actors were drug users at the time that this was filmed, but they had me very convinced.
Again, a great film. If I had to compare it to anything I would say it is a "happy" Requiem for a Dream, that too is a solid flick. Overall, 4/5.
*Note - I use this term a lot and don't give all of the films that I use it for a fantastic score. Each film I see is its own experience, and if I feel the need to use that word I will. By no means am I trying to compare two movies that should not be compared by using the same words.
If any of you know anything about this film, the next portion will be a review to you, so bare with me. Ewan McGregor plays a heroin addict living in Scotland with his friends, who also happen to be drug addicts. The film chronicles what goes on in each of the characters lives as they use these drugs. Enough on the plot for now.
I enjoyed everything about this film. the cinematography was very well done, it was weird enough to keep me interested, the direction was well done, and so on and so on. I really cant say much bad about this movie at all. Part of it that really stood out to me was the soundtrack to the film. Made up of songs by Iggy Pop, Lou Reed, Joy Division, and many other artists and groups from that post-punk time period. The music fits perfectly and pulls everything together into a nice package. Another point that stands out to me is the performance that the actors gave. I do not know if any of the actors were drug users at the time that this was filmed, but they had me very convinced.
Again, a great film. If I had to compare it to anything I would say it is a "happy" Requiem for a Dream, that too is a solid flick. Overall, 4/5.
*Note - I use this term a lot and don't give all of the films that I use it for a fantastic score. Each film I see is its own experience, and if I feel the need to use that word I will. By no means am I trying to compare two movies that should not be compared by using the same words.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Rear Window
In my eyes Hitchcock is really one of the best there is. So many current films are drawn off of his style and stories. Rear Window is only the third Hitchcock film I have seen all the way through (I just got in to his work within the last year) and he still amazes me.
Film was really something back in the day. Sure we have all of the visual effects that we do now like 3D and CGI films, but something that Hitchcock's films have that many of them do not today is a good story. A really good story. Now a days we just have modern tellings or re-adaptations of things that have been done in the past, just look at my last post for an example of that. Not to say that these new films are bad, its just that something has been lost in the mix and the translations. Many new films are still good but you can never beat the classics.
As I am sure all of you know, Rear Window is about a photographer who has broken his leg and has been people watching out of his back window of his apartment. Not to give away too much of the story to any of you who have not seen this gem, Jeff, the photographer starts to notice that things aren't all good in his little neighborhood.
Everything about this film is great in my eyes. The cinematography is full of great shots and the story is impeccable. As I am trying to think of other things to say about this film, it seems that words cannot measure up to the genius that was Hitchcock. I am eager to see more of his films and cannot wait for that to happen. 5/5 for this one.
Short review, but who needs to say much about Hitchcock?
Film was really something back in the day. Sure we have all of the visual effects that we do now like 3D and CGI films, but something that Hitchcock's films have that many of them do not today is a good story. A really good story. Now a days we just have modern tellings or re-adaptations of things that have been done in the past, just look at my last post for an example of that. Not to say that these new films are bad, its just that something has been lost in the mix and the translations. Many new films are still good but you can never beat the classics.
As I am sure all of you know, Rear Window is about a photographer who has broken his leg and has been people watching out of his back window of his apartment. Not to give away too much of the story to any of you who have not seen this gem, Jeff, the photographer starts to notice that things aren't all good in his little neighborhood.
Everything about this film is great in my eyes. The cinematography is full of great shots and the story is impeccable. As I am trying to think of other things to say about this film, it seems that words cannot measure up to the genius that was Hitchcock. I am eager to see more of his films and cannot wait for that to happen. 5/5 for this one.
Short review, but who needs to say much about Hitchcock?
Updates Updates Updates
Why hello all, bet you though I was done with this stupid thing.... Well too bad for you I am not!
But is has been well over a month since I have given you all a solid update on what it going on with me. In one of my most recent posts I had mentioned that I was going to be eating much healthier and exercising more this summer. Well I have been doing that. I have lost about 20 lbs (fluctuates on how much I eat in a day) and lost a few inches on the circumference of a few parts of my body. So that is really good, but I seem to have plateaued a little bit, as I am not really losing any more, but I am not gaining any more, so in the end it is all good.
So in other aspects of my life I have quite a large list of movies and books that I would like to see and read. Because of that I want to share what I read and see as I enjoy them, so I am going to start posting review of them. Take them as you will, but I do not work this summer, so I have a lot of free time on my hands, and this takes up time.
So the first movie I am going to write about is Malice in Wonderland. Malice is a modern retelling of the classic Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. As with all retellings of some are good and some are bad. Not quite sure how this one matches up. I have read the source material for this movie, and it stacks up decently. With all of the publicity that Alice is getting right now due to the new Tim Burton/Disney that came out earlier this year, different tellings were bound to happen, although this one came out in 2009, so I don't know whats up with that.
As far as everything goes this one had a very similar feeling to SyFy's Alice that came out last December but this one is way more trippy. The set direction/costumes/cinematography were interesting to say the least. Set in London's underworld with the cast being the lords and thugs in this world. The characters got a very interesting take on them... Alice is of course Alice, though older and American. The White Rabbit is a cab driver called Whitey who has a much larger part in this telling than in the others, The Red Queen is a gay crime boss who is male, the caterpillar is pretty much the same, but is a druggie, and lastly the Mad Hatter is the owner of a mobile brothel, who is female... all of this is interesting. In all reality, the characters felt very real to me, but they all had the same drive, instead of each having their own individual one.
All in all this it at least worth a watch if you are an Alice fan like me. I would never say it is the best version of Alice out there, but you can be the judge in that. Overall a generous 3/5.
Peace!
But is has been well over a month since I have given you all a solid update on what it going on with me. In one of my most recent posts I had mentioned that I was going to be eating much healthier and exercising more this summer. Well I have been doing that. I have lost about 20 lbs (fluctuates on how much I eat in a day) and lost a few inches on the circumference of a few parts of my body. So that is really good, but I seem to have plateaued a little bit, as I am not really losing any more, but I am not gaining any more, so in the end it is all good.
So in other aspects of my life I have quite a large list of movies and books that I would like to see and read. Because of that I want to share what I read and see as I enjoy them, so I am going to start posting review of them. Take them as you will, but I do not work this summer, so I have a lot of free time on my hands, and this takes up time.
So the first movie I am going to write about is Malice in Wonderland. Malice is a modern retelling of the classic Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. As with all retellings of some are good and some are bad. Not quite sure how this one matches up. I have read the source material for this movie, and it stacks up decently. With all of the publicity that Alice is getting right now due to the new Tim Burton/Disney that came out earlier this year, different tellings were bound to happen, although this one came out in 2009, so I don't know whats up with that.
As far as everything goes this one had a very similar feeling to SyFy's Alice that came out last December but this one is way more trippy. The set direction/costumes/cinematography were interesting to say the least. Set in London's underworld with the cast being the lords and thugs in this world. The characters got a very interesting take on them... Alice is of course Alice, though older and American. The White Rabbit is a cab driver called Whitey who has a much larger part in this telling than in the others, The Red Queen is a gay crime boss who is male, the caterpillar is pretty much the same, but is a druggie, and lastly the Mad Hatter is the owner of a mobile brothel, who is female... all of this is interesting. In all reality, the characters felt very real to me, but they all had the same drive, instead of each having their own individual one.
All in all this it at least worth a watch if you are an Alice fan like me. I would never say it is the best version of Alice out there, but you can be the judge in that. Overall a generous 3/5.
Peace!
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Thoughts
For the greater part of my life my friends have been coming to me for relationship advise and 9 out of 10 times it works. Side note, I have never been in a relationship before. All I have ever had the joy of experiencing is unrequited loves with different girls over the years.
The most recent set of advice that I have had to give out is to two of my friends whom are dating. The girl in the relationship is going o be going off to college in the fall, and they are both worried about what will happen when that happens. So in all of my wisdom (that I have gained from time and How I Met Your Mother) and tell them that they shouldn't worry about it for now, and to just have fun. In other words, its future boy and future girl's problem, not theirs.
Anyways, it seems to have worked for the most part. One thing kind of bothers me though, and it always has. Where do I get the right in giving other people advise in areas I have no experience in? I mean, you go to a doctor to find out if there is anything medically wrong with you, do don't ask a carpenter that.
On that note, I have a long history of giving advice out to my friends and family. They say its because I am grounded, I think its because I don't know how it live. Because I give out such good advice and am so cautious, I have had to nicknames given to me: "the conscience" and "jimminy cricket". I am not particularly bothered by either of these nicknames, it just makes me wonder about what role I really should be playing in my life.
Lots of stuff has been going on. To me, and to everyone. I don't know what to think about now a day's. I feel like I'm not getting anywhere in the post anymore, so I think I'll end it here.
The most recent set of advice that I have had to give out is to two of my friends whom are dating. The girl in the relationship is going o be going off to college in the fall, and they are both worried about what will happen when that happens. So in all of my wisdom (that I have gained from time and How I Met Your Mother) and tell them that they shouldn't worry about it for now, and to just have fun. In other words, its future boy and future girl's problem, not theirs.
Anyways, it seems to have worked for the most part. One thing kind of bothers me though, and it always has. Where do I get the right in giving other people advise in areas I have no experience in? I mean, you go to a doctor to find out if there is anything medically wrong with you, do don't ask a carpenter that.
On that note, I have a long history of giving advice out to my friends and family. They say its because I am grounded, I think its because I don't know how it live. Because I give out such good advice and am so cautious, I have had to nicknames given to me: "the conscience" and "jimminy cricket". I am not particularly bothered by either of these nicknames, it just makes me wonder about what role I really should be playing in my life.
Lots of stuff has been going on. To me, and to everyone. I don't know what to think about now a day's. I feel like I'm not getting anywhere in the post anymore, so I think I'll end it here.
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