Wrestling in the backyard? Sounds like a great idea. Just make sure you remember to look out for the ladder. Another funny thing my intern showed me…
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From the category archives:
Entertainment
A friend just mentioned to me that he heard this song and it reminded him of me. So of course I checked it out. I was surprised to find a song that gave me the chills it was so good. Please listen to this song. It is amazing.
P.S. I have no idea what this video is about… I haven’t watched it, only listened.
<<Update: this video was removed for terms of use violation… I have tried to find another video with the song but haven’t been able to yet…>>
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Last night I went and saw Benton Paul at the Boardwalk in Sacramento (it’s actually in Orangevale or Citrus Heights…). It was an awesome show. He was playing with Brooke White and Michael Johns from American Idol Season 7.
Benton Paul Live at The Boardwalk last night
Besides being one of my good friends, he is an excellent musician and songwriter. If you’ve never heard any of his music, please take a listen to the following songs. The first is a cover of Yellow (by Coldplay) from his live show at the E Center with David Archuletta.
This second is my favorite song of his: The Devil. If you look close in this video you might be able to see me in the third row or so. This is a live video recording from his CD release show last year. 
After the show I took a photo with him, and then we sat down and chatted for awhile about life.
Benton Paul and I after his show at the Boardwalk
Benton and I after his show... Here we are chatting on the Boardwalk (literally a walkway made of boards)
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One of the guys I work with just walked into the office singing “Summertime” to himself–he didn’t know I was there. I said something to him, and that made me think of this performance, so I showed it to him. This is by far my favorite American Idol performance of all time. There are others that have been awesome, but this one takes it for me.
Fantasia Barrino singing “Summertime.”
If you have a favorite American Idol performance, I wanna know what it is. Leave a comment below.
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A song I’ve been listening to lately that I just love is “Gravity” by Sara Bareilles. I first heard this song on the TV show “So You Think You Can Dance”. It was used in a dance choreographed by Mia Michaels between Kayla and Kupono. It was all about addiction, and I thought it was one of the most beautiful and moving pieces of art I have ever seen. I have included the video below to the dance and to the song. I hope you enjoy them both.
Below is Sara Bareilles performing “Gravity” live. You can also see the music video at the following link: Sara Bareilles Gravity Official Music Video
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My intern is always telling me about funny YouTube videos. I thought I would share…
Did you pass the test?
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I went and saw All About Steve tonight. It was a much better movie-going experience than the one I had last night. Plus, surprise surprise, the movie takes place in Sacramento!
Sandra Bullock played a quirky crossword puzzle maker, and Bradley Cooper played a news cameraman. He was the object Sandra Bullock’s character stalked throughout the movie.
I went thinking this would be a romantic comedy, but it was more just a comedy about believing in yourself and being okay with who you are. Sandra Bullock’s character was different, and everyone knew it. The best part is that she didn’t try to change who she was. She was okay with her quirkiness and accepted it. By the end of the movie, so was I. In fact, I thought she was wonderful–despite her quirkiness.
It’s interesting how movies make me think. I’ve often thought that we all need to learn to be okay with who we are. I used to have major issues with who I was, and even hated certain things about me. It was very unhealthy and self-destructive. I think I’m much happier now… In fact, I love who I am. I know there are things I need to work on, but that’s okay. I’m human, and as I learn and grow, I will be able to smooth out some of my imperfections.
Anyway, I would suggest this movie to anyone who’s in the mood to see a good comedy. I wouldn’t say it was great, but it was entertaining and worth my time and money. Here’s the trailer…
If you see this movie, I’d love to know what you think about it. What was your favorite part?
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Gamer The Movie
I was really excited to see the movie “Gamer”. The previews looked cool. I liked the premise. One thing I didn’t count on–that it would be the most vile thing I have ever seen.
Right off the bat I had a bad feeling. The violence was a little more vulgar than I was hoping. But it wasn’t the violence that shocked me. About ten minutes in (after the “game” was explained), you learned about another game. It was a game based on the idea of the “Sims.” The only difference is that the “Sims” in this game were real people, controlled by other real people. The sexual content and character displays were shocking, disgusting, vulgar, and very upsetting. I didn’t expect this movie to have any sexual content at all.
We lasted about 15 to 20 minutes. After about 10 I knew we wouldn’t stay, but I didn’t want to be the first one to leave since it had been my idea to see this movie. But then the people behind us got up and left. Then a member of my group got up and left. That’s when I turned to the others and said I was leaving. That’s when we all got up and left.
I still cannot believe how disgusting and vile this movie was (and I barely saw any of it). I felt so defiled after (and still do hours later). The R rating it was given does not give the movie justice. It should have been NC-17 or worse.
If you are considering going to this movie, I highly suggest that you change your mind. It is not worth the money, the time, or the innocence you will lose.
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While I was driving through Nevada I put in my soundtrack from Schindler’s List. The main theme from that movie is one of the most moving pieces of music I have ever heard. And the violin solo was played by Itzhak Pearlman, one of the most brilliant violinists of our day.
I’m not sure if it was the music itself, or the fact that Pearlman is Jewish, or that the music is from a movie on the Holocaust, or the fact that I was driving through the barren Nevada desert (which looked absolutely beautiful)…
Whatever it was, or the combination of all of those things together, almost brought me to tears. I’ve never heard a violin cry the way it does in that song–with longing, beauty, desperation, elegance, and graceful dignity. I wish I could find better words to describe it. I don’t know if I’ve ever heard a song with such raw emotion…
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Zac Efron in 17 Again
Last night I went and saw 17 Again starring Zac Efron… It was a great movie… Inspirational even
I loved the story and how it was told, even though it used an idea that has been used in other movies like Freaky Friday, Big, and 13 Going On 30. Knowing what was ultimately going to happen didn’t change the fact that the movie was well-written, well-acted, and very funny. Zac Efron showed that he could act in a more serious role, as he played the father of two teenagers and a husband of 18 years.
And having an amazing cast to support and fill out the rest of the movie made it overall a very entertaining movie. Particularly of note were the characters played by Thomas Lennon and Melora Hardin. Their romance was humorous and quarky to a pleasant extreme.
If you haven’t seen this movie, I highly suggest that you do. It will make you feel good.
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