Tuesday, December 01, 2009

Long Time No Post

It's been a really long time since I have posted. Time's are changing, things get busy and yes, things are going well for my family! We have done so much in the past year! So much has happened! I hope that I get to slowly share it all with you and things will continue to happen! And as always, please be patient with my posts, along with submit any and all of your comments! That would be great!

Friday, January 23, 2009

DELL is sinking


"Mayday, Mayday", you can almost hear it coming from the Dell campus in Round Rock, TX and Michael Dell's house on Lake Austin. Every three to four months now there seems to be a layoff of some sort and the halls on the Dell campus' get quieter and quieter. The Dell campus' are becoming ghost towns. I am not sure on the numbers or anything, but on January 30th, 2009, many members of the "Dell Team" will be asked to give back their badges and leave work. Who is to blame for this? Is it Michael Dell's fault?

What do you think?


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Brad Pitt's movies will SUCK from here on!














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Slumdog Millionaire - Movie Review

Here's my spoiler for this review. If you read my review on "Benjamin Button", then you will notice that I liked this movie 20 times more than "Benjamin Button".

Slumdog Millionaire was a fantastic movie! How is it that overseas is beating us out of everything, could it be hard work and originality? First we outsourced our technical and call center jobs overseas, and now, we may be outsourcing our movies. Honestly, I don't think that Hollywood will ever go away, but I must say that it is a really good competition. Slumdog Millionaire keeps you on your seat just wondering what will happen next and how does this story all get pieced together. When walking out of the theater, I could only think of two things. One, "Did I like everything about that movie?" Two, "Who was that cute boy (Dev Patel)?"

After seeing Slumdog Millionaire I just hope that Bollywood can keep these movies coming!

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Benjamin Button - Movie Review

So let me start out by saying that I did like this movie, it was very moving and it really did know how to tug at the old heart strings.
Now, "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" was very much like "Forest Gump" and "Titanic". I kind of got the feeling, in the movie, that this is exactly what the writer, director, and studio was thinking. They probably figured that if they make it similar to those movies, then the outcome of their success will be similar as well. Honestly too, I don't really think that there was a single part of the movie that surprised me.

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Can I Be Your Chauffeur? - Eddy Curry

Yes, I know I am behind on things lately. So if you didn't know yet, I am a chauffeur for Longhorn Limos here in Austin, Texas. So when the news came out last week about Eddy Curry being sued by his driver, I was pretty interested to read on. Now Longhorn Limos does have a few famous clients, like McG as I have written about already, but we have yet to hit it huge! Here's what I get from this story, Eddy Curry wanted to have a private driver, as he should. He decided to give his driver a good salary, a place to live and so on, despite the driver's criminal record. Now Eddy's driver is trying to take him for everything.

As the former Knicks coach Isiah Thomas once said of Curry, in a statement that was intended as both compliment and criticism, “He’s a nice man.”

So when his former driver this week sued Curry, accusing him of sexual harassment and verbal abuse, the news sounded surreal to those who know Curry best.

“Nobody can picture anything like this happening,” said Quentin Richardson, a teammate of Curry’s, a longtime friend and fellow native of Chicago. “Anybody that knows him knows that those things are the complete opposite of his character.”

David Kuchinsky, Curry’s driver from 2005 to 2008, made a number of salacious allegations in his lawsuit, which was filed Monday in federal court. He accuses Curry of dropping his pants and making lewd remarks, of using racial and religious epithets, and, in one incident, of brandishing a gun. The suit seeks unspecified damages, in addition to a claim of $93,000 in unpaid wages and reimbursements.

The dispute will eventually be settled in a courtroom or at a negotiating table. But the conflict underscores how easily and how often his career has been thrown off track.


In my opinion, I think that the driver is lying. Even if all of this stuff did happen, maybe when Eddy was drunk or something, who cares! I would actually put up with that kind of behavior, and just do my job. I know that drivers are not supposed to be babysitters but in cases when your client is famous, you do have to make sure that they stay out of the papers, no matter what your personal feelings are towards them or not.

Eddy Curry, if you are listening, please give me a call. I will work for you, be better than David Kuchinsky, and trust me when I say that I would never file a lawsuit over something as petty as this stuff. I mean honestly, it is kind of hot, in a professional manner.

Also, in the picture above, the cute boy might of been Eddy Curry's trainer at one time, or could just be a fan.

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Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Joe Straus swears into Texas Speaker of the House - Not a Joe the plumber, but just as sincere!

Joe Straus was sworn into Speaker of the House at the Texas State Capital. I know that I am not the only blogger posting about this, nor am I breaking the news of this in any way shape or form. I just decided to share the news.

"The Texas House of Representatives cannot conduct the people's business if it is divided."

"We will create an atmosphere where everyone's voice can and should be heard."

"We must work to provide quality education -- at all levels -- for our children... We must continue to improve access to healthcare; we must improve our transportation system... We must be better stewards of our natural resources and protect our environment."

"Let us reach across the aisle, then reach across the rotunda, to build a better future for Texas"
--From The Dallas Morning News



Here is Joe Straus, announcing his candidacy for Texas Speaker of the House.

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Castro's Beard - Austin Live Music

So last night we ventured out, a little bit past our curfew, but we still did. We came across a band called, "Castro's Beard". Now mind you I like music, I like the sound of the band, but the lyrics, well I just have to look past those.

So a little bit about the band. The band is small, a singer/ guitarist/ harmonica, a drummer, and a sax. I know that these guys aren't exactly the best, but I must say that they are doing what they can with what they have.

The music is just that kind of music to lay back and listen to, maybe just "Rocking Chair Blues" would be what I would call it.

Look at Castro's Beard's schedule on Myspace for their next gig!
Check out their YouTube videos as well!

Here's my favorite song of theirs so far!


"Castro's Beard" Grade: B-
"Castro's Beard" has some more room to grow. They have potential to entertain us more!


"The Parlor" Grade: D
I was not impressed with "The Parlor", but probably just a small local bar/ pizza place for the area. They will probably stay that way, small. The service was not something to put up with.

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Monday, January 12, 2009

The Last Five Years - Austin - Reviewed

So all in all the show was really good. The music side to it all was fantastic, as Jason Robert Brown wrote it to be. I love hearing musicals live and pure. The Austin Playhouse consist of a main theater and the Larry L. King theater. I have not seen the main theater, but for this show, we were in the Larry L. King theater. As far as the theater goes it is very small (55 seats) and cramped, but once you get into the musical it is really hard to tell. The best part of it being this small is that it is so close and so pure. There is no need for microphones and things like that.

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Saturday, January 10, 2009

Doubt - Movie Review

So earlier today we finally made it, out of our busy schedule, to the movie theater and got to watch "Doubt" with Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Meryl Streep. So I know in my pre-review that I posted earlier, I mentioned how I was sure there was going to be racial notes in it, but not as many as I thought. I had also read earlier that the movie had put too much faith in the two main actors to really carry this on their back, but I believe this statement to be wrong. I surprisingly liked the movie. I had to keep on bugging Zack about some of the terms or traditions that the catholic church does, during ceremony. A quick synopsis, Sister Aloysius Beauvier (Meryl Steep) accuses Father Brendan Flynn (Philip Seymour Hoffman) of "favoring" a young black school/ altar boy a bit too much!

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The Last Five Years - In Austin for a limited time!

So I wanted to post this as quick as I found out that "The Last Five Years" was in Austin right now. This is a wonderful musical by Jason Robert Brown. It's a newer musically, premiered in 2001, about a couple meeting, marrying, then divorcing. It is done so well, and simple, I have yet to meet someone who did not enjoy it. We have been following this musical for sometime now, since 2003, when we saw it in Laguna Beach, California. This was the first musical that Zack took me to and we enjoyed together. It has now been around 6 years since then. We loved it right off the bat and had to purchase the CD. Well...

Get Tickets here!

Austin Playhouse


Hope you enjoy it as much as we do! One of my favorite songs is "The Schmuel Song".
Please share whether you liked it or not. Give me a review!

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Friday, January 09, 2009

Waltz With Bashir - June 12, 2008

Waltz with Bashir is a movie that was recommened by Tony LeTigre, reader of Boi In Austin and contributer for "Just Out", a gay newspaper in Portland, OR. Tony has seen this movie, but I have not yet seen this and I will plan on seeing this probably soon. Just need to find a way to rent the movie, so I can see it, since Netflix does not have it in their queue. From the trailers and clips that I have seen though, this movie looks phenominal.

Director Ari Folman's animated, quasi-documentary Waltz With Bashir follows the filmmaker's emotional attempt to decipher the horrors that unfolded one night in September of 1982, when Christian militia members massacred more than 3,000 Palestinian refugees in the heart of Beirut as Israeli soldiers surrounded the area. Folman was one of those soldiers, but nearly 20 years after the fact, his memories of that night remain particularly hazy. After hearing an old friend recall a vivid nightmare in which he is pursued by 26 ferocious dogs, Folman and his friend conclude that the dream must somehow relate to that fateful mission during the first Lebanon War. When Folman realizes that his recollections regarding that period in his life seem to have somehow been wiped clean, he travels the world to interview old friends and fellow soldiers from the war. Later, as Folman's memory begins to emerge in a series of surreal images, he begins to uncover a truth about himself that will haunt him for the rest of his days. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

With myself knowing what war is like, and get the idea of how you tend to forget what you have seen and done, I would really like to see this, not for just the story of the war, but also for the memory block and how he overcomes it.

I would really like to check this movie out, if anyone knows of any ways that I can, please email me or comment here about it.

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Wednesday, January 07, 2009

Year 2009, is finally here!

Well, I know I am about seven days too late to be the first to wish you a Happy New Year, but oh well, I have been busy, as you can probably see! So I am really excited about this new year. This is a clean slate for everyone to start things a new. My New Years Eve was spent working, driving a Hummer Stretch Limo for a group of 12 people that went to a masquerade. My night was still good though, got to spend time with my family, while my love was working about 100 miles away. Thank god for cellphones and their ability to make us seem closer. A lot happened on New Years Eve though.







Any rate Robbie Maddison did a stunt in Las Vegas to bring in the New Year. He didn't do just a safe and cheesy stunt, like Robbie Knievel has been doing lately. Maddison broke records with this jump. With aide of a ramp he jumped just around 100 feet up to the roof of a hotel, and then completed the jump by returning back down. The problem with the return was that he completely over shot the ramp and went directly to the ground, around 90+ feet down. Maddison did this all successfully for the first time in history and I must say, "Robbie Maddison you are the man!"

I myself enjoy adrenalin, and I would say that I would be one to try something like this, as long as I received some proper training. Maybe I am a little crazy. I think we should always push ourselves to become better. We should all strive to be a better individual, and a better civilization. That is what the New Year is really about, setting a goal and striving to hit it dead center. What's your goal this year? Whats your New Year resolution?

Set a resolution and a goal, write it down and strive to hit it! Happy New Year and may this year be better than our previous, for all of us!


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Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Vulgar - 2000 / 2002 - Movie Review


So first off, this is a dark movie that is really hard to swallow at points. This movie is to make you uncomfortable in your seat. Vulgar came out in 2000 or 2002, unsure because it is reported differently everywhere. I loved this movie because it was so original and done in such a dark way. Yes, it is a low-budget film and yes the acting is not something to send to the Oscars. The director, Bryan Johnson, does deserve a standing ovation, in my opinion, for making us laugh and cringe within minutes of each other.

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How was your Christmas? A look back at the past couple days for me.

So the past holiday weekend+ was pretty crazy. The in-law family was in from out-of-state, had some great times. We went shopping just about everyday and I kept my spending down pretty good. In the shopping I ended up getting a "Pin Head - 3-Dimensional Pin Sculpture" that is a neon green color for less than $3.00. It's amazing how the simple toys are so fun! I found some other cool things, but really this has been the best find for the household.

How was your Christmas? Did you have fun?
Please share your thoughts.


Are you ready for the New Years?

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Thursday, December 25, 2008

Merry Christmas!



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Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Coming Soon to a Theater Near You!

Ok, So these are all movies that I am curious about. No sure if they are going to be good or bad or what. Most of these have been pretty low on the radar too! I guess we shall see!

So the first one I will point out, "While She Was Out", which had a premier release to LA, NY, and Austin on Dec. 12th, 2008. Seems to be pretty interesting and dark for a Christmas movie. I'm sure it ends with Dela, Kim Basinger, winning in the long run.


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Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Good Grief, Christmas Classics


Charlie Brown is one of the classic Christmas Traditions. Charlie Brown has internal conflict trying to figure out what the "true" meaning of Christmas is. Yes, its not about hot boys, it's not about drinking, or presents, or decorations. All of that, we just added on and piled it so hi that we can't tell what Christmas is.

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Christmastime: Special Edition


So another favorite Christmas Song of mine is Smashing Pumpkins' "Christmastime". I love the bells in it. It also brings back memories of Christmas my sophomore year!

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Band Aid 1, 2, and 20







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