And so it begins another year…. I know I’m a bit late with this post but give me a break.

Here is a list of things I would like to get done in 2010.

- Visit my family more. (El Centro, Phoenix, Yuma and if ever possible Maryland)

I have a strong connection with my family, and with the ever growing family population I sometimes feel I am missing out on their lives and perhaps the other way around. So I want to make it a priority to visit on more than just holidays.

- Start my Master’s Degree.

I haven’t decided yet but we’ll get into that another time.

- Read at least a book a month.

I can do it… just get sidetracked with life and video games.

- Go on another big trip

I want to go to Europe, particualry France or Spain. But I will be fine with another two week road trip.

- Get a new car/newer car

Don’t get me wrong I love rolling deep in our 1999-2000 Corollas, but its time for an upgrade.

- Find a church

Sounds simple huh?! So far not so my friends. I will be starting a new post entitled “A shopping we will go”, which will detail our journey to find a new church home.

- Take piano lessons.

I’ve always wanted to learn. We’ll see about this one.

This is all for now but I’m sure more will be included as I live.

It’s Back…….

Tuesdays: Bands I like : Grizzly Bear

As I am getting older I find my taste in music is growing. I first heard these guys through some Indie air play station in 2006, the song “Knife” of their album Yellow House. I was immediately hooked.  I just found it moving and poetic and just outright lovely. Not always a word I choose to define music but it was a revelation to me. I really hope I get to see them live.

Here are a few of my favorites. Hope you enjoy.

Grizzly Bear- Shift

Grizzly Bear – Easier

Grizzly Bear – Two Weeks

Enjoy!

So I’ve taken quite an extensive break from this blog, this avenue of thoughts typed out wtih cool pictures to connect to. I love the idea of this blog but like it, I too am inconsistent in refreshing its thoughtful pages. So here again I begin.

Monday’s Scattered Thoughts – I’m addicted to movies

To me there is nothing better than a good movie. A story to escape into, a revelation into some lost or taboo human experience, a story with unresolved issues, and better yet a heroic villain.

I”ve always been drawn to film, theater, music. As a child I can remember watching movies at my Grandmother’s house, The Sound of Music, Oklahoma, South Pacific, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. I can remember not having a choice when it came to watching TV with my step-father. Westerns were his favorite, watched just about every Clint Eastwood western made. I also rememeber staying up late with sister watching Elvis Presley movie marathons. I remember the times before I could drive or was in trouble in high school, I would just go rent 3 movies at a time and watch them. I remember it was pretty much the only thing to do in the Imperial Valley (Drive-In was my favorite, for many reasons). I rememeber going to watch Gladiator with my buddies after school one day and chanting “Maximus, Maximus” in the theater. And the list goes on and on.

I think about it sometimes and I could probably recount a part of my life and include a movie for each particular event. I enjoy watching movies in solitary as much as within a community venue. There is just something about films that bring a value to my life.

So to end. Last Five Movies I have watched:

1. Paradise Now

2. The Squid and The Whale

3. In the Company of Men

4. Sherlock Holmes

5. Surrogates