Four Score

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Mohr

2011-04-03T21:36:00.001-04:00

I had the honor of being a groomsman for the union of Lisa Sparks and Mark Mohr. It was a wonderful wedding and I would like to wish the happy couple a lifetime of bliss.

Piedmont Triad Apartment Association Diamond Awards 2011

2011-03-29T23:06:00.001-04:00

Tonight the awards were amazing. Congratulations go to Alexandria Park for Community of the Year. They deserved it. Congratulations to all of the award recipients. It was a great evening.

Resolutions

2010-01-06T22:54:00.001-05:00

The new year brings with it hope and expectation. We expect more from ourselves and resolve to do those things that we have put off. We resolve to correct those things we view as flaws in ourselves. What are your resolutions True Believers?

My Birthday

2010-01-03T12:17:00.001-05:00

Today is my birthday and my family and friends and especially Christy have made sure that my day is special. Thank you all so much!!! i love you!!!

Happy New Year!!

2010-01-02T16:04:00.001-05:00

Yesterday, we went to see "The Blind Side". If you don't shed a tear in that movie your heart is made of stone. The story is a tale of rags to riches, the kindness of strangers and of love defining family.

This is not going to be a full on review as I am typing this on my phone, but I will say that it is was well acted and well written and is not only suitable for the family, it is recommended by me to everyone! Michael Oher's is an inspirational tale that shows what a little kindness, a lot of love and hard work can achieve.

Before all of the seasons good cheer has left and we get back to treating each other poorly, go see this movie. You won't be disappointed!

Happy New Year!!

2010-01-02T00:03:00.001-05:00

This a test of Cellspin on my new BlackBerry Curve. Maybe this will help me to blog more often. Happy New Year!!!

Again...

2009-09-07T22:12:00.003-04:00

Once again, it has been a long time. I seem to only blog occasionally now. Life has been too eventful to allow time to blog. I work part time leasing apartments and go to school to learn to build airplanes for Honda Jet. Everyone who knows me knows that I have Christy and we have been working to build a life for ourselves. So, bear with me and when things settle down I will again write. I enjoy it and I hope that I write something that at the very least entertains. Stay tuned true believers!

Class

2009-06-02T12:15:00.001-04:00

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Class

2009-06-02T12:12:00.001-04:00

Class bores me to tears, so here I am blogging. There doesn't seem to be any relief coming. Can anybody save me?

I haven't forgotten...

2009-02-17T22:23:00.002-05:00

I haven't forgotten about you, my faithful readers, I just haven't felt much like writing. Maybe soon, stay tuned true believers!!

American Idol

2009-01-13T20:13:00.001-05:00

..........is back!!!!!!!!!!!!

Church

2008-11-16T12:59:00.002-05:00

We went to visit Morehead United Methodist Church today. It occurs to me that church renews me. Helps me to reset, reboot and refresh.

Birthdays

2008-11-09T18:41:00.004-05:00

Yesterday I went to two birthday celebrations. One was at world famous (or at least Greensboro famous) Arigato Japanese Steak House. The other was a house party. I ate well, drank a bit and overall had a decent time. Happy Birthday Heather and Ben!! Here I am trying on a pair of Ben's sunglasses. I felt very Kanye.

President - Elect Barack Obama

2008-11-06T03:04:00.000-05:00

Election Day

2008-11-06T01:10:00.005-05:00

Yesterday was a great day in American history. The first man of color was elected President of the United States of America (POTUS), the highest office in the land. How is that for civil rights?! This country has come a long way in dealing with racial tolerance and acceptance. I long for the day when this kind of thing is no longer even news. When people don't think of race or sex or ethnicity first, but as an interesting addendum to add depth to a person rather than detracting.

The accomplishment is not only Barack Obama's or just an accomplishment for black people. This is an accomplishment for America. This is evidence that things really do change and people can change their minds and leave prejudices behind. My country is evolving before my very eyes and I am overjoyed.

Congratulations, Mr. Obama and congratulations America, land that I love.

Hulk Smash!

2008-11-06T01:05:00.002-05:00

Christy got me Hulk gloves that make sounds and say things like "Hulk Smash!" and "You're making me angry, you won't like me when I'm angry!". One of the best gifts I have ever gotten and it wasn't even my birthday!

One More Step

2008-11-02T20:58:00.005-05:00

Christy and I went to church today at College Park Baptist Church this morning. The sermon was about faithfulness. Taking that one more step. Very appropriate for me and for our country as we navigate difficulties. This is a very important time for America. We are on the verge of depression and this election is historic. I would like to put my $0.02 worth in and say PLEASE VOTE! Most people who say that really mean, please vote for MY favorite candidate. I really just mean vote. It is important for everyone to stand up and be counted. Vote for who best espouses your values. I voted early and am glad that I did. Take part in the civic process. Let your voice be heard. Take that one more step.

I don't get too much into politics and religion on this blog, but that is not because I do not feel strongly about both. This will not become a forum for those kinds of discussions, but I would be remiss if I did not say that both are very important in my life and in everyone's lives. Both affect each of us either directly or indirectly, whether we like it or not. One of the ways that we have to be involved in the process and affect the outcome is by voting and it costs us nothing but a little time.

Cellspin

2008-10-14T14:17:00.001-04:00

I am testing a new mobile blogging software. Hopefully, this will enable me to stay on top of posting!

I AM BATMAN !!

2008-09-17T19:14:00.001-04:00

I found this mask at some party store Christy and I went to this past weekend. Did anyone recognize me before reading?

Job Fair

2008-09-10T17:55:00.002-04:00

I went to a job fair today. The 2008 Job Expo at the Guilford Convention Center at 3314 Cedar Park Rd. It was an interesting experience. Today is overcast and rain comes in spurts. It happens that the rain came while I was arriving, sans umbrella, to this conclave of job wielders and seekers. They had not planned on the turnout for this event and parking was horrible. After parking I had to wait in line just to be admitted as the fire marshall had placed a limit on the number of people allowed inside. The line took forever and the payoff was not commensurate. There were around twenty employers inside, including Wendy's and the US Army. The pickings were slim, but I made do and distributed my resume, pressed palms, made earnest talk about the job hunt, took cards and made promises to consider their companies. I was a bit disappointed, but maybe something good will come of it. Keep your fingers crossed True Believers!

Wallace Wade Stadium

2008-09-09T02:34:00.003-04:00

Christy's father took me and her brother, Chuck to a Duke football game on Saturday! Go Blue!!

Palm?....Blackberry?

2008-09-02T19:22:00.005-04:00

I have been a dedicated Palm aficionado for many years. I had the m500, the Zire 72, the TX and even had a Handspring. I now have a Palm Centro. I finally buckled and got a smartphone.

Combining devices always makes me nervous, kind of like the TV/VCR combos. What happens when one of the functions goes down? Well, I got over myself and took the plunge. I have been happy with it so far, although it definitely does not have the cache of a Blackberry of the much vaunted, but basically only pretty, iPhone.

My Centro has everything I actually need. Internet connectivity, email, sms, mms, productivity software (PIM or Personal Information Management) like a datebook, memo, voice notes, contact management. It has games, an ebook reader, music, an expansion slot and even a Facebook application.

I have only had it for a few months, but something else has caught my eye (big surprise, I know). The new, as yet unreleased on US soil, Blackberry Bold. I like the form factor, the ability to use wi-fi and Blackberry's vaunted push email. There is also a new entrant, the Palm Treo Pro that also uses wi-fi and if connected to an exchange server will can receive push email. The form factor is almost the same as the Centro but is a sleek black. I seriously love the Bold's form and like the design touch of the leather-like surface on the back. I think that a few more things have to be done under the hood, like native support for more MS Office file types, but take a look at the websites and let me know what you think.

Changes

2008-09-01T13:07:00.003-04:00

Change is a hard thing most of the time. Even changes for good. I don't enjoy being taken out of my daily habits any more than anyone else. In the last several months I have changed jobs, changed residences and changed habits. I haven't written much because of this, plus I don't have an internet connection at the moment. My girlfriend has recently changed residences. I think these are all positive changes but that doesn't make them any less difficult at times.

I have also changed my mind about my direction. I will be going into Network Engineering to make that real money! Seriously, it might be something I enjoy and can support me in the lifestyle that I aspire to.

Give me some feedback and I may keep writing.

Hello

2008-08-06T20:00:00.005-04:00

It has been a long time since the last time I blogged. Over seven months. I don't have any particular reason for the absence except life. Life happens. I have seen several movies and done some pretty cool things. Changed jobs, moved, got a new car (new to me). Things have been okay. They could always be better, but I can't complain. I hope this post finds everyone well.

One notable movie that I have seen that I am sure you are all well versed on is The Dark Knight. The latest in the Batman series of movies. Everyone is talking about the amazing job that Heath Ledger did as the Joker and the accolades are well deserved. He played it dark and understated, was shabbily dressed and very creepy. He was compelling and funny and crazy all at the same time. This was his seminal role in my book. Not to take anything away from the rest of the cast. Christian Bale did his thing as Bruce Wayne/Batman yet again. Although he was overshadowed by Ledger, he played the role pitch perfect and kept to what he started in Batman Begins. The change-up to Maggie Gyllenhall was a good one. She did a good job but didn't steal any scenes. This movie was bigger than it's predecessor and sequels must be with the Bat Pod disengaging from the Tumbler and the explosions the scale of the movie was grander. The script was more ambitious. My only caveat was the length. I looked at my watch at the 2 hour mark. Movies of this length should have an intermission. Concession stand soft drinks want to be released well before the 2 1/2 hour mark. I found the movie to be exceptional and is finding its own way into the pantheon of greats.

AVPR, Alien vs. Predator: Requiem

2007-12-27T23:38:00.000-05:00

Just recently went to see Alien vs. Predator: Requiem (AVPR). It was a decent and entertaining movie. It stops there. It is escapism on a boring day. Matinee at best. Not much to advance the mythology of either species. This movie is mercenary. Nothing is sacred, no one is safe. People die that you would think would have to be spared. This is as much as this movie pushes the envelope. Nothing innovative, nothing special. Watching it on cable would take nothing from this movie. Honestly, the website (http://www.avp-r.com/US/)is more interesting. It was nice to see Gloria Holden in something other than the SciFi Channel Original Series Flash Gordon, but her performance is lackluster as is the rest of the cast. I think the director phoned in most of this movie.

There is so much that can be done with this franchise that it saddens me the see the lack of imagination at work. It has been hinted that the Predators have been coming here for centuries. That was not explored. It has been hinted that they have been hunting the Aliens for centuries and that was not explored. How about a tie in character with the last name Ripley? Anything that acknowledges that there is a backstory already in place here. The only nod to backstory was the fact that this movie starts where the last one ended.

Any fanboy could write a better script in their sleep.