New Digs

Yesterday was a fresh start. Russ and I rearranged the office to give it a new feel for the new year. I moved my desk in a different and I feel over-all more productive location (closer to Russ). For some reason it's easier to work when your back isn't to him. Anyway, it's amazing how just by moving your desk into a different location can make you feel happy to come to work....at least for a few days anyway. I love starting fresh and new.

Lack of Holiday Cheer

I don't know what it is but I really haven't been in the Christmas mood this year. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a scrooge I just haven't felt excited about Christmas. I love Christmas, I always have. Maybe it's the lack of snow? Maybe I am growing up and Christmas has a different roll for me now that I am married and have my own home? Maybe it's because I am stuck at work? It's weird I'll get these little flashes of Christmas spirit and then it's gone. Please help me! Christmas is only 3 days away and I am feeling like the Grinch.

It's not about the fight, It's about getting to the fight.

Not since Superman have I ever been this pumped up about a movie. As the light went down my heart began to pump from the pit of my stomach. As the Rocky theme played people started to cheer! A tear came to my eye, this would be the first of many. I know there has been a lot of talk and a lot of hype following this movie but that doesn't mean anything once the movie comes out and it stinks. I am here to tell you that this movie is outstanding. I don't want to give anything away but I will say this, Rocky Balboa is real. The characters, their performance, the plot all seem real. They responded to life and each other the way real people would respond. I think this was one of the first movies that didn't have a bit of Hollywood influence in it. In the end when the pictured faded and the people stopped clapping (still don't understand why people do that? It's a movie, they can't hear you.) I was left with a little sadness that it was over. I wanted more. I am starting my boxing training tomorrow.

Yabba-Dabba-Dead!

So I heard on the radio yesterday to my amazement that one of the co-creators of Tom and Jerry, The Flintstones, The Jetsons, Scooby-Doo and Yogi Bear, died. Hanna along with Joseph Barbera, created more than 3,000 half-hour cartoons. I remember never wanting to miss an episode of the Jetsons as a little kid. He died in North HollyWood at home with his wife of 60 years by his side. I don't know about you but that wouldn't be a bad way to go. If you would like to read more click here

Starting a new

My buddy Russ and all his enthusiasm as inspired me to start the new year with a more active blog. I am really going to try and make a conscious effort to post on this thing at least once a week. I mean come on, as Russ has proven any moron can search CNN for something to complain about. Just kidding Russ. So here is to a productive new year.