September 2011
1 post
May 2011
15 posts
“War is where the young and stupid are tricked by the old and bitter into killing...”
– Niko Bellic
“Harry Potter is all about confronting fears, finding inner strength, and doing...”
– Stephen King
“Don’t worry about what people think. They don’t do it very often.”
“Those who lack courage will always find a philosophy to justify it.”
– Albert Camus
“Some people like to say “Life is short!” They’re wrong! Life...”
There's a reason behind every action
Sometimes, out-of-nowhere, life just decides that it’s time to throw a curve ball right at your face. You have no option but to be left wondering why it was so. It is only natural for us to ponder about these situations and sometimes come through many different conclusions. However, be worried if your conclusion comes out along these lines: “Well sometimes $#&% happens for no...
History of our medicine
Heres the history of our medicine. “I have a sore throat.” 2000 BC : “eat this root” 1200 AD : “That root is heathen, say this prayer.” 1500 AD : “That prayer is superstition, drink this elixir.” 1800 AD : “That elixir is snake oil, Take this pill.” 1900 AD : “That...
“I am” is reportedly the shortest sentence in the English language. Could...”
– George Carlin
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10. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (6)
Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. (Source: imdb)
I made sure to read the book before watching the movie, but now I think I should’ve done the opposite. This leaves much to be desired detail wise and the quidditch match was not nearly as exciting as I had...
“An unexamined life is not worth living… man.”
– Demitri Martin
April 2011
8 posts
“Do not wait; the time will never be just right. Start where you stand, and work...”
– Napoleon Hill
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9. RED (4)
When his peaceful life is threatened by a high-tech assassin, former black-ops agent Frank Moses reassembles his old team in a last ditch effort to survive and uncover his assailants. (Source: imdb)
Weak acting, weak plot, weak everything… This movie blows. Neat action though, but I wasn’t impressed.
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8. The King's Speech (9)
The story of King George VI of Britain, his impromptu ascension to the throne and the speech therapist who helped the unsure monarch become worthy of it. (Source: imdb)
Not sure how much of this movie was true, however the acting was superb and the emotional connection really hit home. This movie is art in every sense of the word. Loved it.
March 2011
9 posts
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7. Trigun: Badlands Rumble (7)
Couldn’t find a synopsis. Based on the Trigun anime series.
I assume the movie takes place somewhere in the middle of the anime series. The story was ok, the score was nothing to write home about but the voice acting was top notch. All in all, the movie wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t good either so I am giving it a score of… Meh. I got to see Vash again, but it wasn’t...
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21 years passing soon, what have I learned so far?
I don’t expect or recommend anyone else to read my blog, mostly because I write it with only one audience in mind. Myself. However you can never know who will come across your stuff. I for one hope that one day whatever I am writing will serve as inspiration to someone, hopefully that someone is me. No, I am not being egotistical. If anybody is collaterally assisted, fine, but since nobody...
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6. Despicable Me (8.5)
When a criminal mastermind uses a trio of orphan girls as pawns for a grand scheme, he finds himself profoundly changed by the growing love between them. (Source imdb)
Heartwarming. Funny. Original. I love Steven Carell’s voice acting and this movie was a nice change of the violence filled stuff I’ve been watching lately. Great movie.
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5. Knight and Day (6)
June Havens finds her everyday life tangled with that of a secret agent who has realized he isn’t supposed to survive his latest mission. As their campaign to stay alive stretches across the globe, they soon learn that all they can count on is each other. (Source: imdb)
I had my expectations low when I came into this movie and I was not disappointed. It was a generic story, Cameron...
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4. Red vs Blue: Revelation (9)
Red vs. Blue: Revelation (originally named Resolution) is a Halo 3 action comedy machinima series created in 2010 by Rooster Teeth Productions, set after Red vs. Blue: Recreation. In the main story line, the series is considered the eighth season of Red vs. Blue. This series will mark the end of the Recollections trilogy, though not the series as a whole. The series premiered on April 1, 2010,...
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3. Red vs Blue: Recreation (7)
Red vs. Blue: Recreation is a 2009 Halo 3 machinima series created by Rooster Teeth Productions, Set three days after Red vs. Blue: Relocated, the Red team are back plotting against the Blue team, which currently consists of only one person, Caboose. (Source Wikipedia)
It is hard to follow-up to Reconstruction. However, the laughs were very few and far between and the plot felt stagnant and...
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2. Red vs Blue: Reconstruction (8.5)
The Reconstruction series picks up after Recovery One. The main protagonist is a soldier named Agent Washington, a Freelancer mercenary. The series follows him as he investigates an attack on an outpost by a mysterious entity known only as the “Meta”, which has also been killing members of Project Freelancer and stealing their partner AIs and their armor upgrades. While pursuing a...
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1. Tropa de Elite 2 (7.5)
The “Tropa de Elite 2” plot resolves around the maturing Lt Col. Nascimento, who, after a disastrous BOPE operation on a prison riot, gets caught in a bloody political dispute that involves not only the Public Safety Department, the State governor and State Military Police, but also paramilitary groups known as milícias. The movie also shows the family issues of Nascimento, with his...
February 2011
3 posts
If you really knew me you’d understand.
“The task of the modern educator is not to cut down jungles, but to irrigate...”
– C.S. Lewis
“You can’t just say whatever you want. You’re as responsible for your...”
January 2011
1 post
List of movies I need to watch
So the year has gone by and I have yet to watch any significant movies. So I’ll go ahead and keep track of my “watch list” here. Inception - Christopher Nolan Shutter Island - Martin Scorcese Great movie, loved the acting and the twist was kept subtle as it is in the book.
Toy Story 3 - Lee Unkrich Despicable Me - Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud Exit through the gift...
December 2010
3 posts
FLEEP →
This comic is a masterpiece. If you do not understand it on the first read, give it a couple more tries. It is much better than Inception, trust me.
Weathering the storm...
A quick note to my few readers (I can’t believe people actually follow me, but I don’t think Google Analytics is lying). These stock-market posts were intended to be my own personal log of transactions where I try to put some sanity back into my mind and explain my logic to myself. Please take everything with a grain of salt.
These past few weeks have been very tumultuous for the...
It will be a long night...
I came to terms with myself today: When it’s all said and done, will I have said more than I’ve done? I have this exasperating tendency of going through life hastily, mostly autonomously, but wasting vast amounts of brain power caring for those apathetic to my happiness. I’m starting to regret that a bit. I want to change it. I want to mark it. I finally found what has been...
November 2010
7 posts
The Last Lecture
First of all, if you haven’t watched “The Last Lecture” given by Randy Pausch please smack yourself in the head and watch it now.
“We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand.” —Randy Pausch
Life is a weird experience. Ever since I was little, I’ve always felt a little disconnected from my surroundings as if I did not belong....
The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
Well, I just finished reading this book a couple of minutes ago and let me tell you, what a ride! First let me introduce you all to my reading schedule. I rarely have time to devote myself solely to reading a book, therefore I am left with carrying my kindle around and reading as I travel from one boring place to another. This time however, was unlike the rest.
For those who know me this will...
The market is on sale!
Oh my, what a day has it been! Last night Cisco’s CEO, Mr. Chambers, announced his outlook for the company in the coming quarters and it did not look good. Shares of Cisco immediately plummeted over 10% in the after-hours market and reached a 17% low at the open of today’s trading session. I, obviously, decided to take advantage of this opportunity as soon as I could.
As you can see...
The big move + Studio!
Since I have this nice blog here (that nobody reads) I decided to track my efforts to build my own home based studio, something which I’ve dreamed for a large portion of my adult life. I have never been a fan of moving but I decided that my current place is definitely sucking more than I expected. So cutting to the chase here, today I begin moving to Revere (YES!) and I expect to be done by...
October 2010
16 posts
“People think a soul mate is your perfect fit, and that’s what everyone wants....”
– Eat, Pray, Love - Elizabeth Gilbert
“You’re the average of the five people you spend the most time with.”
– Jim Rohn (via kari-shma)