From the title of this post, I guess you can tell I’m in a silly mood, and feel like writing something. So I’m gonna write something.
Something.
OK who didn’t see that coming.
Anyway, I know we’re only 7 days into the new year (8 if you live in Australia), but I thought I’d share some observations and goofiness from the past 7 days… or whatever.
Namaste, Bitches!
I just finished doing yoga 30 minutes before I started writing this post. This is my 3rd session in the past 7 days. This is not necessarily a new year resolution – I started doing Yoga in 2008.
I Love Yoga. I really do. Now, if you know me, grew up with me, ever hung out with me or just saw me, you’d say, “There’s no way this bearded Ogre does Yoga.” Well, F you. I do. And I like it. However, my biggest challenge getting in Yoga workouts these days is this “lifestyle imbalance” I have.
Due to my huge daily work commute, I have to get up at 5:10 AM every morning. But by nature, I’m a night owl. I love the night! I like the dark, I like late night TV (Adult Swim!), I like to watch stars, planets and the moon, and I like the serenity of the world at night. It’s nice. But the downside is staying up late means waking up late, which I can’t do. But, I can’t get to bed early. Therefore, every day of my life, I never get enough sleep. I know, you’re thinking, “well what about the weekends?” Well, unfortunately, getting up at 5:10 and getting the dog fed and taken out by 6:30 4 or 5 work days a week means that my buddy has to wake my ass up no later than 7AM on the weekends. Ugh!
But who can get mad at this face:
But seriously, guys, it is a great way to lose weight, feel youthful, increase flexibility, reduce chronic body aches, and reduce stress. And it’s very low impact on joints. Take it from a guy who has had 3 knee surgeries on 1 knee, and is going to probably need a fourth this year. Yoga actually helps reduce my arthritis pain.
Ben Stiller. Please go Away….
I saw Tropic Thunder 2 nights ago, and I can’t describe, from a comedic perspective, how weird this movie was. Parts of it were hilarious. Parts of it were awful. Tom Cruise was funny, only because this was the last friggin character anyone would ever envision him playing. Robert Downey, Jr was friggin hilarious in this movie, which goes to show how versatile he is. Jack Black was funny, but there really wasn’t much to him in this movie, other than some funny fart scenes and a humorous portrayal of a coke head. Thumbs in the middle for him.
Which now brings me to Ben Stiller. Why doesn’t he just go away? I can’t stand this guy playing the same whiny, bitch of a character in every fucking movie he does, while he uses the same 3 facial expressions in all his scenes. I just don’t think he’s funny.
To Blu-ray, or not Blu-ray?
So, I’m thinking about updating my entertainment system later on this year, and I’m wondering if should I just get a new DVD player or should I finally jump on that realllllllly slow moving Blu-ray train? Any thoughts?…..Any one?……..Bueller? I know that if I decide a BR player is essential, then I will get a Sony PS3. I don’t really need it for gaming, since I already xBox 360, but considering the price of a good BR player vs the Sony PS3, the PS3 is a greater value. At least it was a year ago.
Obama worse President-Elect EVER!
I keep seeing people on the internets making these anti-Obama comments, like his administration (which isn’t even in power yet) will be one that creates American Socialism and that Obama is going to redistribute wealth.
Well, what about the “Wealth” of our nation being stolen from US tax payers in the form of trillions of dollars in bail outs to banks and car companies under GW’s administration? Instead of “Obama’s Redistribution of Wealth” plan, I think it would be more appropriate to call it a “Return on a Forced Investment in Corporate America” plan.
But I can see why you’d be pissed if you make more than $150K a year. Your tax rate will return to the same levels under Clinton’s Administration, which also happened to yield 8 years of prosperity and a government surplus. Man that sounds rough after 8 years of all those dividend tax brakes from Bush. Sucks to be that guy, huh?
Well, I’m done here.
Thank you. Please drive through.
With Winter now in full swing, many of us Northerners are forced to find more indoor activities. If you’re looking for more smart and sexy shows that you can just jump in and enjoy without needing the backstory, check out some of the shows that make my weekly DVR list:
1) House – I don’t think this is new to many, this show is wildly popular. However, if you typically shy away from shows reminiscent of E/R simply because you’re tired of the genre, I urge you to check this show out. It will shock you how far from the norm this show can go. The biggest draw for most is the Irreverent Doctor House who will find a new way to make you say ‘did he just say that’ every week. However, beyond that, the show is smart and sexy, showcasing only the most difficult to diagnose medical conditions each week. It’s also fun to note that Hugh Laurie (Dr. House) is actually a cheerful and very funny Brit. It’s fun to watch him fake the American accent each week. Catch it on Tuesdays at 8pm on Fox
2) Chuck – This show is just pure fun. Zachery Levi’s title character Chuck is a lovable King of the ‘nerd herd’. He’s the quintessential under achiever that you can’t help but root for. In the show, Chuck was ‘given’ top secret government intel without his consent or knowledge. By given, I mean this information was downloaded to his brain by an old college pal that had crossed him. Now, the CIA must protect chuck and his head full of secrets by any means possible. Enter CIA Agents Walker and Casey who go deep undercover to keep Chuck out of trouble, while at the same time, Chuck uses his on-board intel to help them bust the world’s most dangerous criminals. What’s magnificent about the way this plays out is how they can make it seem dangerous enough without taking it all too seriously. Add to that, the campy machismo of Agent Casey and the delightfully beautiful Agent Walker (who also fakes an American accent by the way) who kicks so much ass she makes Buffy look like Barbie. The cast is rounded out by Chuck’s uber geeky best friend and his gorgeous sister and boyfriend ‘Captain Awesome’. check it out on Monday’s at 8 on NBC
3) The Mentalist – This show is starting to take off, I ‘m seeing a lot of press of the main Character Simon Baker. While it adds to a long list of ‘hour long murder mysteries’, Simon’s character a.k.a. the ‘mentalist’ is a new twist on an old story. Simon uses his uncanny ability to ‘read’ people to help solve the weekly crime, but not in the same sense as a behaviorist. It’s almost like parlor tricks and magic in the way he can manipulate and interpret peoples minds. The great part is, he’s not the serious and overly cerebral character you might expect, he’s charming and witty and most of the people he ends up with thinks he’s a quack. That only adds to the fun when eventually his talents pan out. You can see ‘The Mentalist’ on Tuesdays at 9pm on CBS.
4) Criminal Minds – This is everything ‘The Mentalist’ is not, but not in a bad way. This show follows an elite Behavioral Analysis Unit around the Country as they use their skills to anticipate the criminal’s next move. It’s a smart show with a dynamic cast that plays very well off of each other. This show is a fun hour long ride of rooting for the good guys and watching the ‘I’m smarter than you’ criminals go down in flames. The characters and diverse and somewhat deep, getting to know them is part of the charm of the show. Watch ‘Criminal Minds’ on Wednesday’s at 10pm on CBS
5) The Big Bang Theory – For the geek in all of us. While at first I admit I watched the show for the sexy young neighbor played by Kaley Cuoco, it didn’t take long to find absolute hilarity in the characters of Jim Parons and Johnny Galecki . The quirky ultra smart Physicists are a new breed of comedy team, taking all of our nerdy little tendencies and blowing them completely out of proportion. There is a little bit of sexual tension between Galecki and Cuoco in the show, though it’s true they did go on one date in the past that fell flat. Still, you can’t help but root for it, there is something wonderfully inspiring about the geek getting the girl. Gotta love the underdog. This is a very well written show and gets bonus points for being completely unique. Check it out on Monday’s at 8pm on CBS.