WOW, where did the time go

Almost a year without a post and so much has happened, but no time to explain

New Year

So where does one go from here?  It is a new year and so many possibility's ahead of me.  

Well today I will take it slow and right now just enjoy the Winter Classic in Chicago as the Detroit Red Wings visit The Chicago Blackhawks.  This game is being played at Wrigley Field which is the home of the Chicago Cubs.  Other sports events have been held at Wrigley field other than baseball.  The Chicago Bears have played at Wrigley and now the Chicago Blackhawks.  This is the second time in two years that the winter classic is being held.  The Winter Classic is a regular season game held on New Years Day in an outdoor arena  Last year it was played in Buffalo at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard park NY with a record attendance of 71,217.  The rumour of the 2010 Winter Classic will be held at the "New" Yankee Stadium.

Happy New Year to you all

Where has the time gone

Well, where has the time gone?  My last post was back on Aug 20 and it is now Dec 25th.  I am sorry to say I really have no excuse.  I plan on getting this going once again come the new year.  i will go back to new music mondays and add my two cents.  So Happy Christmas and see you in the New Year.

The End of Summer

On August 25th my Summer will be officially over.  This is the day I will return to work over at the High School.  It has been a long summer for me this year.  I have been able to put the house together, which we just purchased back in June.  I have been able to start attending school over the Internet with National University and I have been able to do some reading.  this summer has been an enjoyable time off, but I was beginning to get a little stir crazy.  With the purchase of the new home we did not go on any trips like we did last year, but I will say this, staying home has help in saving money on gas.  Even though gas prices have gone down they are still not low enough, but that is another story.

This year will be the last time I get to work with my students.  They are all Seniors now and will be graduating in June.  I have a great bunch of kids, but before I get ahead of myself I need to slow down and enjoy the ride.

Pet Peeve

I have discovered a new pet peeve.  Today Dee and I went to watch the Angels V. Yankees (4-3 Win) and I learned that something that bothers me is the group that doesn't sit in the seats that they purchase.  Several groups around us failed to sit in the seats in which the purchased.  Now, because of this they would have to move when a new group showed up, they would have to move.

the problem is this seemed to continue through the entire game.  Now I know that it shouldn't bother me where people sit, but when they continue to get up, get in my way so I could not see the game that just bugs me.

So what are your pet peeves?  Is it the loud eater, the phone in the movies, what.

Comic Con '08

What can I say other than one day was not enough.  that is why I have my tickets for next year and it is for the entire session. 

This was my first year attending and I had a blast.  I was able to view new games that will be released on the PSN and other platforms as well as new movies soon to hit the BIG screen.  We were able to see many celebrities from Simon Pegg (Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead), Neal Patrick Harris (Doogie Howser), Nathan Fillion (Firefly, Serenity), and many more.  

Out of all the walking and picking up of free things the best part of my day was the Sony Online Entertainment party we were invited too when were were at the DC Universe booth. Upon entering the party over at the Hard Rock Hotel we ran into Lori Petty from tank girl, league of their own and point break.  We also ran into Adam Sesler from G4 tv, Jim Lee (artist and executive producer of DC Universe, but the one that stands out is the fact we were in the presence of LUKE SKYWALKER himself, yes i mean Mark Hamill.

Now you might think wow, that is just great, but have they done anything else?  That doesn't matter to a star wars fan it was LUKE SKYWALKER.  The other great thing is that drinks were on the house along with the food.  While at this party Shaun, Mark and I meet Jeramiah from Utah (Nice Guy) and we still keep in touch. We should be seeing him next year.

On top of all that I think the time i was able to spend with my friends was the best.  I got to see friends that I had not seen in some time and I had a blast.  I am looking forward to next year, but hopefully something else real soon.

GEEK FEST

This Friday Mark and I are on the way to GEEK FEST and yes this would mean that we are just that.  What do I mean by GEEK FEST well it means Comic Con down in San Diego.  Comic Con has been going on for just under 30yrs and will continue to go for many more.  We are only going for one day and there will be plenty to see.  I plan on writing about what we see and do here on my blog as well as over at www.wctbandits.com.

Comic Con is not just about comics.  It is about movies, games, books, comics, toys, etc... it is a huge convention where people gather to share and show off there interests.  For more information you can visit www.comic-con.org. 

With that said I should have my first review some time on Saturday.

The Social Network

I belong to several social networks.  I belong to the blogging community with this blog you are reading now.  I belong to a football/soccer social network at soccerflow.com and I belong to a new and grow social network when it comes to gaming (wctbandits.com).  Just yesterday my cousin Adrian (who lives in England) asked me to join face book, which is another social network.

These communities that continue to grow online will continue to grow until the next fad.  Just look at the fact that instant message was all the craze.  Social networks have allowed many people to do business such as selling music, photos, toys, you name it and its out there.  Local artists use MySpace to sell their music which before the only way you could get it was by going to a show.

Many people have said that the social network is full of criminals looking for their next score.  Yes we all know that they are out there, but there are also some very good and honest people as well.  Due to the social network I have met people from all over the states and some from other countries.  Social networks have enabled me to stay in contact (very easily) with my friends and allow me to make new ones.

The question I guess I am headed to is what do you think of all of this.  Are you a member of the social network?  Do you think we are a bunch of criminals? Do you think we are hermits not wanting to deal with a world face to face?

Social networks have there upsides and downsides, but doesn't everything else.  People will exploit anything they think they can.  This is why you use your discretion with what you do and who you meet and so far the people I have met, I would consider my friends.