Slumdog Millionaire

I had seen the previews of this movie earlier this year and had little interest in actually watching it. Every so often I will take a chance and watch imported movies or those that are film festival critically acclaimed works of art, but normally I find these movies to be a bit pretentious and quite pedestrian. Recently there has been a ground swell of buzz in regards to Slumdog Millionaire and I figured I would give it a go. I was taken a back by this film and I am glad I took a chance on it. The "rags to riches" love story set within the back drop of a crime drama in the Hindi version of Who Wants to be a Millionaire, was quite intriguing. The performances by all of the actors involved were simply outstanding. I typically can't say that I truly enjoy many movies in any given year, but this to me is definitely one of if not the best movie I have seen in 2008. A well crafted story told, as well as visually. Also, on a personal note the actress Frieda Pinto, who is from Mumbai, India, the setting of the story, is quite frankly one of the most stunning women I have ever seen in my life. Take a chance on two hours of phenomenal film work, and you will walk away I did, happy that you did.

The gift that keeps on giving.

During this Holiday Season, I have found it quite a tenuous task to find that perfect and unique gift for those I care about. However, I have the perfect gift for all occasions. It is the gift that keeps on giving. Venture over to GIANTmicrobes.com and check out the great selection of plush microbes. Anything from the Common Cold to Ebola, Brain Cells, Fleas, Lyme Disease, etc. you can find that perfect gift for that special someone. Not only are these plush toys fun gifts to give, but they also bring a bit of humorous learning to the table as well. I've had nothing but good feedback from the recipients of this particular gift that I have given. Enjoy your GIANTmicrobes, which recently have even gotten bigger.

Broken beyond repair?

I believe I am finally coming to a point where if I don't act now upon checking up on injuries and ailments, that I maybe beyond simple repair. The sharp uncomfortable pains in my shoulders and the reoccurring pain to my neck have been a natural state of my being for as long as I can remember, well at least since my High School Football days. Ankles, knees, groin, back, and thumb can all be added to a laundry list of continuous pain. Currently, aside from the occasional shooting neck pains, my most serious injury is my entire left are beginning at the shoulder. I first believed it was only due to the fact that I may have slept on it wrong, however I can't say that that is the case. All I know is it is affecting the feeling in my left hand. There is a tingling sensation in my finger tips and occasionally my hand seizes up and lose functionality in it. I suppose that would be a good sign that I should have seen a doctor long ago. Maybe it is a stubborn ego driven mentality, or just a severe anxiety to seeing doctors that has kept me from making an appointment. Whatever my excuse I think it is really starting to wear thin, even with me. If only I had the healing powers of Wolverine. Mental Note: Make doctor appointment before I am beyond repair.