Why I Love Being a Geek

     First of all, what is a geek? My definition of a geek is a person who loves almost anything related to TV/film, video games, science fiction, and comic books. In this day in age, people look down at geeks like myself. I think it's because they think we're out of touch with reality. I say it's not that we're out of touch with reality, it's that being a geek is our escape when we need a break from life. In this blog, I wish to explain why being a geek is cool, it's not something to be looked down upon. 
    I'll start with an old favorate; Star Wars. The original trilogy, NOT the prequals. Star Wars when it was released in 1977, was way ahead of it's time. There were so many special effects that were very difficult to manage. Nobody thought George Lucas could make Star Wars. There were so many problems during the filming of the movie, but they pulled it off. It continues to be very influential to this day. The characters make Star Wars what it is. The character foundations are set perfectly in the first movie, and they develop throughout the next 2 movies.  
     I also want to talk about comic book superheroes.This year, Marvel released its masterpeice; The Avengers. I reviewed The Avengers about a month and a half ago, and I still love as much now as I did then. But There's more to Marvel than just The Avengers. The Amazing Spiderman is coming to theatres next week and I'm excited to see it. I think this series of Spiderman movies will be better than the series directed by Sam Raimi. Even though I always liked Marvel better than DC, I'm pshyched to see The Dark Knight rises. I've been waiting for this movie for 4 years, I have no idea how this is going to end, but I can't wait to find out.  
     The characters in these movies go through trials and tribulation in their adventures just like we do. Life is an adventure so we are the stars of our own story. Characters in movies rise to the ocaison. They don't let their tribulations get them down they stand and fight for what they believe in. They give us someone to look up to. That's why I love being a geek.

Never Give Up

     After I graduated high school. I started looking for a job. After months of looking to no avail, I started doing Volunteer work for my uncle. I did this because it's something to put on a resume, and to gain work expirience. After I started working for my uncle, I stopped applying for jobs. Even though I like working for my uncle, I would really like a paying job. 
    About 3-4 weeks ago I started Applying at places again. Last week I had an interview. Even though I'm still waiting to hear back, I didn't stop applying. Because I don't think it's a good idea to just sit around and wait for a phone call. I applied at 6 more places, I have another interview on Wednesday, and i'm really excited for it. It's exciting to think after my long wait, that my job hunt could be over soon. After just deciding to look harder, I'm starting to get interviews.  
     There were many times over the past year, where I wanted to give up. After finding out that I wasn't gonna get a job that I'd interviewed for, after I started working for my uncle, but I never did. I always kept looking. I knew that if I kept looking, I'd eventually find something. The lesson I learned is that even when a situation looks hopeless, even when things don't always go your way, keep trying and you'll eventually achieve your goal. I never lost hope either, I was always hoping that my job hunt will end, I'm still hoping that. as said in The Shawshank Redemption "Hope is a good thing maybe the best of things and no good thing ever dies."

Calico Joe Review

     Calico Joe by John Grisham, is about a boy named Paul Tracey. His father Warren, is a pitcher for the New York Mets. But Warren is not Paul's idol. His idol is a rookie first baseman for the Chicago Cubs named Joe Castle. Castle was called up from double A to replace the Cubs first baseman who got injured. As soon as he got to the big leagues, he started tearing the cover off the ball. He could hit, field, run, etc. He could do it all. All was well the Cubs were winning, Joe Castle was having a rookie year for the record books, until the Cubs went to Shea Stadium to play the Mets, where Warren Tracey was pitching.   
      One thing I liked about this book is that it was very well written. One chapter Paul is recalling his childhood, the next chapter it goes back to real time. The character development is also very good. You see Warren develop alot especially in the end. Paul develops alot too, he's trying to solve the mysteries of his father and his childhood idol. That always makes for good character development. 
     Overall, I found this book to be very enjoyable. There's nothing I didn't like about this book. I'm a little biased because I love baseball and this is a baseball story. But it's more than that as well. It's also a story of forgiveness. I give this 4 stars out of five.

My Declaration of Independance

     "We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal. That they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."  
     These are the first lines of the Declaration of Independance. I put that because in this entry, I'm declaring myself free from a few things. The first thing is excuses, I will no longer make excuses for anything. The second thing this I will no longer jump through hoops to impress people, I will always be myself no matter what the circumstances. The third thing is politics. This is the one I want to talk about. I believe the political battle in Wisconsin has gone on long enough. I don't believe Scott Walker has done anything deserving of being recalled. But I'm not convinced there hasn't been any foul play on his side. I believe all politicians Republicans and Democrats alike are born liars. They say they care about the people they represent, but all they really want is money, and power.   
     I don't believe people need certain politicians to suceed in life. I believe there are opportunities for people to suceed regardless of what political party is in power. 
      Another reason i don't like politics is because I'm a Christian. I don't put my hope in any politician, I put my hope in Jesus Christ's death and resurrection. No politician or any other being on earth for that matter, can save me from my sinful condition. Only Christ can. I believe that this earth is not my home. I believe there is a place waiting for me in heaven. 
     Tomorrow I will cast my vote for Scott Walker. But if he dosn't win, life goes on. I will not use it as an excuse to give up on achieving my goals. This is the first and last time I will talk about anything political on this blog. I now coinsider myself free.