Ahh.... radio personalities are histerical.
Today at work I had a great time imitating one of my favorite radio personalities, Ted Prisby. Ted Prisby is a fictional character on a morning show on a popular Phoenix radio station. Every friday Ted brings us reviews of the newest releases at the box office. Only his reviews are off color and histerical. Example, when the movie Elf with Will Ferrel came out in theaters, he went on and on about how good looking and sexy the lead character in the film was. After Ted proceeds to make off color jokes about this celebrity and his ability to "get it on" with beautiful Culver City ladies and his cavalier attitude about life. After several minutes of tyrading about the looks of the leading man, one of the radio show hosts butts in and explains to Ted that the leading man in Elf was not Colin Ferrel, but Will Ferrel. After this revalation, there is more hilarity at the expense of Ted and his embarresment. Ted's review of Seabiscuit was especially hilarious, something to the effect of getting in trouble for leaving "sea biscuits" in the Pacific on their last vacation. Its bathroom humor, but its funny. And the best part is at the end of the review Ted gives the movie a rating based on movie candy relating to a 1-10 scale.
E.G. "On a scale of 1-10, 1 being red vines and 10 being Dots, the filet mignon of soft candy, I give this movie a 6. The numerical equivalent of Boston Baked Beans."
So they are quite histerical...but they are funnier when you listen to them rather than reading about them on my blog. They are also quite funny when I quote them in my best "Ted Prisby" voice.
Speaking of movies, here's a list of films that I've seen recently and some thoughts on them.
Bewitched - Actually quite funny. Not the funniest movie I've ever seen but worth seeing. After the box office flop that was "Kicking and Screaming" Will Ferrel needed a good movie to get him back on his feet. B-
Mr. and Mrs. Smith - Great film...go see it. Right now. No I mean it, stop reading and go see it. Its so funny. You're still reading...this is not going to see the movie, its reading my blog. GO NOW!!! A
Batman Begins - First to preface my comments, this is not a movie about Batman. Its a movie about "The Dark Knight" who shares the namesake of Batman. Batman and The Dark Knight are not the same person. One is a hero who wants to fight crime because he wants to protect the innocent and the other is the reluctant vigilante who fight crime because he feels obligated. This movie is about The Dark Knight.
That being said, I am predisposed to not liking the movie. There are several good things about the film. It holds very close to The Dark Knight's history and beginnings, the cinematography is really cool, and I think Christian Bale makes a good Batman character. Christopher Nolan's directing skill is really a credit to this film. Unfortunately there are some huge plot holes and an almost total lack of character devlopment. The Scarecrow is in the movie, but not enought to be the antagonist, and Raz Azul, Batman's ninja trainer, is painted as a villian, but his part in the movie is just too small for him to be really hated. So the movie resorts to an internal struggle for the protaganist/antagonist fight. Bruce Wayne's desire to "set things right" in Gotham is the protagonist and his desire to just disappear into the night unnoticed is the antagonist. Unfortunately, Christian Bale is not a good enough actor to be both Batman and Bruce Wayne much less have an internal conflict that is believable. You need a passionate actor to play those roles. Someone like Robert Deniro or Bruce Willis would have done a better acting job, but both of those people would be terrible Batman characters. So all in all...the movie is O.K. Maybe I need to see it again without my assumptions that its a Batman movie to truly appreciate it.
But for now I give it a C.
Star Wars : Episode III - The Revenge of the Sith.
A. Its Star Wars, I've seen it 5 times. Its great. Highly recommended.
Well that's it folks... I've Ted Prisby, I mean JJ Brenner, and you've been at the movies.
Wednesday, June 29, 2005
Thursday, June 23, 2005
22 Years without a date!!!
Well,
The title kinda explains this post. Just more an amusing observation than anything. I am 22 and I have not been on one single date. Is this a testament to my utter lack of social life, ultra high standards, or that I'm just a loser? I don't know and frankly I don't care. So what I've never been on a date? Big deal, there are lots of people who have never been on a date. And they are only half my age..... oh man, I am a loser :-(.
No seriously, I don't care. I'm not even interested in any type of relationship right now. What I find hysterical is that when I tell people that I've never been on a date, people feel sorry for me. Like today, my buddy Marco said, "oh man, I want to give you a hug." He was like, you gotta ask people out, gotta explore the market man, LIVE!!!! I just laughed.
Anyways, that's really it. Just random junk.
The title kinda explains this post. Just more an amusing observation than anything. I am 22 and I have not been on one single date. Is this a testament to my utter lack of social life, ultra high standards, or that I'm just a loser? I don't know and frankly I don't care. So what I've never been on a date? Big deal, there are lots of people who have never been on a date. And they are only half my age..... oh man, I am a loser :-(.
No seriously, I don't care. I'm not even interested in any type of relationship right now. What I find hysterical is that when I tell people that I've never been on a date, people feel sorry for me. Like today, my buddy Marco said, "oh man, I want to give you a hug." He was like, you gotta ask people out, gotta explore the market man, LIVE!!!! I just laughed.
Anyways, that's really it. Just random junk.
Tuesday, June 21, 2005
SC '05
Well eveyone,
Summer camp 2005 has come and gone. These five days in San Diego at Point Loma Nazarene University were far from a vacation for me. Summer camp was great overall, some very frusterating times, but God is faithful, even when we are not. Here's the rundown on what I learned.
#1 I am not ready to be a parent, especially of a Jr. High boy. Let me elaborate.
This story is about God and one of my 7th graders in my group. He really lives in his comfort zone, which is mostly in front of the TV playing Nintendo. He is an especially physically frail individual. He's just small period. This year his Mom made him go to SC. He didn't want to go, in fact the only thing on his mind was getting out of San Diego and back to home with his Mom and creature comforts. To top things off, on the first day at camp he has an allergic reaction to some of the goo on the game field and consequently has an asthma attack. The nurses tended to him and got him settled down, but this was a terrible way to start SC for our friend. To make a long story short, this guy was basically my shadow and at any opportunity he had, mostly when he didn't want to participate, he would begin complaining about having a hard time breathing. Not only was this taxing because I had to watch him all the time, but when I lost track of him for a moment, he would go find the nurses and consume their time, hoping for some sympathy. He was always comforted, but not coddled. His "hypocondria" got to a point to where I had to pretty much just ignore it and tell him that I thought he was fine.
This was very difficult for me for two reasons. The loving side of me wants to just give him what he wants, to call his Mom and have her pick him up. As any good Mom of a scared child who's away from home for the first time would. The other side of me knows that going home isn't going to help him at all and that if he would just try the games and other activities he would be fine and love it. So after some wise council from some actual parents, I was able to deal with this situation for the rest of summer camp. It really made the first three days of summer camp very taxing and exhausting. I wasn't prepared to be a parent to this kid during SC, I was there to pour into my guys and help them grow. What was really awesome about this story is that God was working through my love, and my tough love, of this kid. God changed his heart at summer camp and he is 100% different. He used to be scared of everything, now he still timid, but not scared. This was an awesome learning expierence.
#2 The body is filled with resources, USE THEM!!!
The entire trying expierence with my guy was tough, but the body was there to help me. I shared my struggles with the staff during our meetings in the morning and they really rallied around me. I had staff members, which I had no relationship with, love on me and provide support to get through this trial of my patience. I had several different mothers who knew his mom talk to me about his family and help me understand his "unique" needs. I couldn't have possibly made it without the loving support from the body of Christ. SC really reminded me what the purpose of the body is. I want to encourage all of you, use the resources that God has equipped the body with. The Christian life was not meant to be flown solo, and you will surely fail if you try. Just swallow your pride and ask for help. That's what the body is there for.
#3 The Devil is relentless!!
Doesn't need much explaining. Basically I was on a mountain while at camp, not really failing in the areas of sin that I struggle with day to day, but still being tempted. And when I got home, there the sin was, ready to fight again. The devil is always ready to test the limits of your faith. Just take encouragement from this verse,
1 Cor. 10:13
No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, that you may be able to endure it.
If we place our hope in Christ when temptation comes, WE CAN'T LOSE!!!!
Anyways, other than that, SC was a fricking blast. I had a ton o fun!!!
Chow for now brown cow!!!
Summer camp 2005 has come and gone. These five days in San Diego at Point Loma Nazarene University were far from a vacation for me. Summer camp was great overall, some very frusterating times, but God is faithful, even when we are not. Here's the rundown on what I learned.
#1 I am not ready to be a parent, especially of a Jr. High boy. Let me elaborate.
This story is about God and one of my 7th graders in my group. He really lives in his comfort zone, which is mostly in front of the TV playing Nintendo. He is an especially physically frail individual. He's just small period. This year his Mom made him go to SC. He didn't want to go, in fact the only thing on his mind was getting out of San Diego and back to home with his Mom and creature comforts. To top things off, on the first day at camp he has an allergic reaction to some of the goo on the game field and consequently has an asthma attack. The nurses tended to him and got him settled down, but this was a terrible way to start SC for our friend. To make a long story short, this guy was basically my shadow and at any opportunity he had, mostly when he didn't want to participate, he would begin complaining about having a hard time breathing. Not only was this taxing because I had to watch him all the time, but when I lost track of him for a moment, he would go find the nurses and consume their time, hoping for some sympathy. He was always comforted, but not coddled. His "hypocondria" got to a point to where I had to pretty much just ignore it and tell him that I thought he was fine.
This was very difficult for me for two reasons. The loving side of me wants to just give him what he wants, to call his Mom and have her pick him up. As any good Mom of a scared child who's away from home for the first time would. The other side of me knows that going home isn't going to help him at all and that if he would just try the games and other activities he would be fine and love it. So after some wise council from some actual parents, I was able to deal with this situation for the rest of summer camp. It really made the first three days of summer camp very taxing and exhausting. I wasn't prepared to be a parent to this kid during SC, I was there to pour into my guys and help them grow. What was really awesome about this story is that God was working through my love, and my tough love, of this kid. God changed his heart at summer camp and he is 100% different. He used to be scared of everything, now he still timid, but not scared. This was an awesome learning expierence.
#2 The body is filled with resources, USE THEM!!!
The entire trying expierence with my guy was tough, but the body was there to help me. I shared my struggles with the staff during our meetings in the morning and they really rallied around me. I had staff members, which I had no relationship with, love on me and provide support to get through this trial of my patience. I had several different mothers who knew his mom talk to me about his family and help me understand his "unique" needs. I couldn't have possibly made it without the loving support from the body of Christ. SC really reminded me what the purpose of the body is. I want to encourage all of you, use the resources that God has equipped the body with. The Christian life was not meant to be flown solo, and you will surely fail if you try. Just swallow your pride and ask for help. That's what the body is there for.
#3 The Devil is relentless!!
Doesn't need much explaining. Basically I was on a mountain while at camp, not really failing in the areas of sin that I struggle with day to day, but still being tempted. And when I got home, there the sin was, ready to fight again. The devil is always ready to test the limits of your faith. Just take encouragement from this verse,
1 Cor. 10:13
No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, that you may be able to endure it.
If we place our hope in Christ when temptation comes, WE CAN'T LOSE!!!!
Anyways, other than that, SC was a fricking blast. I had a ton o fun!!!
Chow for now brown cow!!!
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