How many bloggers have typed a "Cabin Fever" post lately? I don't think I'm going to do that, but who knows how this post will end. Rarely do I know where I'm going with this damn blog. Mostly I know what I'm talking about by the end of the rant, not at the beginning. I think maybe that's why I haven't been writing much lately. I haven't really wanted to rant. My "passion-bucket" has been on low lately. Currently, I'm just kind of going through the motions of my life. Being a temporary stay at home dad is really sucking the life out of me. I really need to get out and experience people and the world. I have gotten caught up on lots of movies. I have seen 5 of the 10 Best Picture nominees for the Oscars this year. That's more than I usually see, percentage wise. I understand that the Academy has widened the field for Best Picture nominations from usually 5 (i think) to ten this year. A wise move, as I usually I haven't seen but maybe one of the Best Picture noms. Here's my rundown of what I've seen:
-Avatar-I loved it, saw it three times with Hannah. I love everything about this movie. It's really groundbreaking and is exactly what a best picture nominee should be.
-District 9- This was a weird movie, with weird actors and weird acting but good special effects. I have no idea why it is a best picture nominee though. It doesn't stand a chance.
-The Hurt Locker-Good movie, great acting, intense feel. If it wins, it will not be only because of the movie, but because they are doing a huge marketing campaign to get the votes. it's everywhere on the internet. I don't think you should be allowed to campaign like that. But what do I know?
-Inglorious Basterds-I love Tarantino movies, I always will. And this one had all the classic Tarantino elements...quirky acting, a good story, great dialogue, good actors, good star quality, and was fun to watch. I never thought it was a great movie though. And if this won Best Pic, that would just be an insult to Pulp Fiction.
-Up-Best kid movie of the year. I've seen it 5 or 6 times. Could be a dark horse.
-the others-
-An Education-never heard of it
-Precious-small film, lots of women in it...not interested
-A Serious Man-no clue
-Up in the Air-i keep trying to see this and hope i do before the Oscars. George Clooney again knocks it out of the park, and apparently its a really good watch.
-Blind Side-heard great things about this one, and Sandra Bullock is a hottie. Will wait for video.
And so I guess in the end, Avatar wins it. Avatar should win it.
And back to my post, which isn't about Cabin Fever....
I joined the Aquarium, which is a steal, if you plan on going more than one time per year, it pays for itself. It's equal to about one and a half times a single admission. Girls love it, and it never gets old. Plus, it's right by the Party Source, which has wine and booze. What's not to love? Then I joined the Cincinnati Museum Center. This is a killer day for the kids and myself. Four hours is minimum, but 7 hours could happen very easily. Better to eat before you go. And I got our season passes for Kings Island again this year, which we love. And we have our Zoo pass too. So I've got things to do every weekend. We've painted pottery and gone shopping. So, it's not like i've been sitting around. But the life that i need to write the things that i want to write isn't happening. Even now as i sit here at my kitchen table, i can barely concentrate because of the noise of Aloha Scooby Doo in the back ground.
But I'm close on work. Don't want to jinx it, but I'm close. And when I get back to the grind, and when there doesn't feel like there's enough time in the day, and when I feel like I'm running through the weeds with my hair on fire, I will remind myself that when I was a temporary stay at home dad, the days were long, too long in fact. And i will remember that the writers block that came from boredom was incredibly thick. I could wear this boredom like a warm down blanket. And I'll remember that it was a blessing to drive Hannah to school and to stay home with Sarah. And before you start rolling your eyes about how bad I have it, please spare me. It's just life. Meanwhile, I have some time to write a little bit about baseball. So that's what I'm going to do now. Pitchers and catchers report tomorrow!!! thank the maker.
I joined the Aquarium, which is a steal, if you plan on going more than one time per year, it pays for itself. It's equal to about one and a half times a single admission. Girls love it, and it never gets old. Plus, it's right by the Party Source, which has wine and booze. What's not to love? Then I joined the Cincinnati Museum Center. This is a killer day for the kids and myself. Four hours is minimum, but 7 hours could happen very easily. Better to eat before you go. And I got our season passes for Kings Island again this year, which we love. And we have our Zoo pass too. So I've got things to do every weekend. We've painted pottery and gone shopping. So, it's not like i've been sitting around. But the life that i need to write the things that i want to write isn't happening. Even now as i sit here at my kitchen table, i can barely concentrate because of the noise of Aloha Scooby Doo in the back ground.
But I'm close on work. Don't want to jinx it, but I'm close. And when I get back to the grind, and when there doesn't feel like there's enough time in the day, and when I feel like I'm running through the weeds with my hair on fire, I will remind myself that when I was a temporary stay at home dad, the days were long, too long in fact. And i will remember that the writers block that came from boredom was incredibly thick. I could wear this boredom like a warm down blanket. And I'll remember that it was a blessing to drive Hannah to school and to stay home with Sarah. And before you start rolling your eyes about how bad I have it, please spare me. It's just life. Meanwhile, I have some time to write a little bit about baseball. So that's what I'm going to do now. Pitchers and catchers report tomorrow!!! thank the maker.
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