Happy early Halloween! I figured I would post this now since so many will be out trick or treating tonight. As for me, I will be at work, not dressed up, with no voice, trying to announce the latest game of Laser Tag til midnight. How wonderful.
What would I have been if I could have dressed up? I would have been Batman or Robin. I was going to go all out, but I really didn't want to pay for costumes like that. Plus I didn't know if I would have been able to dress up. And what do you know, I can't.
But for some, people are really going out of the box. Some are dressing up like this Snookie character, and some people just plan on throwing something on and saying they are Lady Gaga. I would pay big bucks to see someone dress up like a witch and having a "Hello, my name is Christine ODonnell." How ironic would that be? The View would have a feild day, that is for sure.
Well guys, just wanted to write a very quick message wishing you a very Happy Halloween! Make sure to drink milk, get lots of candy, hug a duck, and don't get in too dark of an alley!!
-Tyler
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Friday, October 29, 2010
Unleashed II
As a late birthday gift to myself, I decided to buy the new The Force Unleashed II game that was released Oct. 26. I was very excited about this new game because the first game was what I would call one of the best games of all time, with one of the best storylines of the Star Wars Saga. I was so excited that I even decided to go and get it in between classes.
So, I rush home right after class and go to play it. It is amazing! The graphics are way better than the last game, the new force powers are great, and you get to weild two lightsabers! What can get better than that.
Just one little problem. The game and storyline was so short that I finished the game the day after I got it! I think it took me several weeks to beat the first game, which is telling you something. And don't say that I played it nonstop without blinking, because I didn't. I took long breaks in between playing it, and I still beat it with ease.
I keep looking to see that I have more to play, but I can't seem to find it. I even looked the game up, and sources say that the storyline is very short, which makes me believe that this is it. Which is sad, because I paid $50 for only a day of entertainment.
And the game leaves you on a cliffhanger. You think that the game is going to continue, but then if just stops out of the blue. That only tells me that there will be a third game. But with a short game like this, I think they could fit in a whole other game in there.
I hate to say it, but I give this game a 6/10 just because of how short it was. And based on this recent game, I wish they just had left it with just the first game. They made the first game so perfect, so why try to extend it? All I can say is that I hope they make the next game seriously long because I want more of a game than what I just played.
-Tyler
So, I rush home right after class and go to play it. It is amazing! The graphics are way better than the last game, the new force powers are great, and you get to weild two lightsabers! What can get better than that.
Just one little problem. The game and storyline was so short that I finished the game the day after I got it! I think it took me several weeks to beat the first game, which is telling you something. And don't say that I played it nonstop without blinking, because I didn't. I took long breaks in between playing it, and I still beat it with ease.
I keep looking to see that I have more to play, but I can't seem to find it. I even looked the game up, and sources say that the storyline is very short, which makes me believe that this is it. Which is sad, because I paid $50 for only a day of entertainment.
And the game leaves you on a cliffhanger. You think that the game is going to continue, but then if just stops out of the blue. That only tells me that there will be a third game. But with a short game like this, I think they could fit in a whole other game in there.
I hate to say it, but I give this game a 6/10 just because of how short it was. And based on this recent game, I wish they just had left it with just the first game. They made the first game so perfect, so why try to extend it? All I can say is that I hope they make the next game seriously long because I want more of a game than what I just played.
-Tyler
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Breathe...
Attention all Delta Goodrem fans! We seem to have a new song with Delta in it! It's not her song, but she is heavely featured in this new song, along with Mark Masri. The song is called 'Breathe, Dreame, Pray, Love', and it is 5 star material!!
I stumbled among this song when I was checking on how well Delta's songs were going on iTunes. I tend to do this to get an idea if anyone is buying her songs. And there it was, a new thing on her page. The album called 'Home' by Jim Brickman. I was curious as to why it was on her page. It made me think that she helped write a song for him, and I clicked it. I was suprised to see that she was actually featured in one of the songs. I previewed it, and it instantly took my breath away.
I instantly bought it, and I have listened to it ever since. Delta sings for most of the song, which is a change from other duets and songs that she has recently been in. And she sings with Mark Masri, which sounds like a good artist as well! And in parts, you get goosebumps from the perfect harmony that they have together. Truly an inspirational song.
I posted the link of the song, and Delta fans went crazy over it. Many Delta twitter pages started putting in the link as well, and before you know it, people all knew about the song. People are calling it an amazing song, and hope that this is the direction Delta plans to go with her new album. I agree with that.
Here is a small lyric of the song:
"Breath like it is my last breath coming
dream like I am not awake
and pray like I know a new day is dawning
love like you love me"
So, if you haven't heard the song yet, I strongly encourage you to listen to it, and buy it as well! This is an amazing song and I think Delta fans are going to be talking about this for awhile.
I stumbled among this song when I was checking on how well Delta's songs were going on iTunes. I tend to do this to get an idea if anyone is buying her songs. And there it was, a new thing on her page. The album called 'Home' by Jim Brickman. I was curious as to why it was on her page. It made me think that she helped write a song for him, and I clicked it. I was suprised to see that she was actually featured in one of the songs. I previewed it, and it instantly took my breath away.
I instantly bought it, and I have listened to it ever since. Delta sings for most of the song, which is a change from other duets and songs that she has recently been in. And she sings with Mark Masri, which sounds like a good artist as well! And in parts, you get goosebumps from the perfect harmony that they have together. Truly an inspirational song.
I posted the link of the song, and Delta fans went crazy over it. Many Delta twitter pages started putting in the link as well, and before you know it, people all knew about the song. People are calling it an amazing song, and hope that this is the direction Delta plans to go with her new album. I agree with that.
Here is a small lyric of the song:
"Breath like it is my last breath coming
dream like I am not awake
and pray like I know a new day is dawning
love like you love me"
So, if you haven't heard the song yet, I strongly encourage you to listen to it, and buy it as well! This is an amazing song and I think Delta fans are going to be talking about this for awhile.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Birthday Wishes
I am official 19!! Actually, it was a few days ago. But still, I am a year older than I was a few days ago!! Thanks for all of the birthday wishes. And I am looking forward to what the next 362 days has in store for me!!
This birthday was way better than my last. Last year, I worked from 8 AM to 7 PM with my dad on some god-forsaken mountain where there was no service whatsoever. And it was freezing. Oh it was freezing. And then when I return home, my mom was screaming in pain from her surgery that she recently undergone. So we were not able to go anywhere. So it really wasn't that great. All I wanted to do was go in my room, close the door, and read.
But this year was so much better. It was on a sunday, so no work for me! And I had a little party on both days with both of my families. The first birthday party was the day before, and I recieved my most wanted gift of the year; the iPad!!
And let me tell you, this iPad is amazing!! I feel like my life is in my hands! It does everything such as games, movies, TV shows, music videos, iPod capabilities, and mobile web!! Really something.
It really wasn't a suprise, since I went and picked out everything I wanted two days before. I had planned everything, all the way down to the iTunes card. But they wrapped everything up for me, which made it feel a little bit special.
Then the next day, on my official day, we went out of town for my cousin's debut cook book party. And I have to say that I haven't seen such a line for a book since the last Harry Potter book. People were everywhere, and I saw some people carrying out 12 cookbooks! So it was good to see her sell them, and to hear her story on what brought the idea on.
So why haven't I been on here lately? Well, with my iPad and all, I just haven't taken the time to write. Although, I got inspiration for a new story. I am in the midst of the first chapter, and it sounds really good so far. The ideas are flowing like water, and it isn't as hard to write the ideas down either. Sorry, nobody is reading it on here. You'll have to wait til it gets published.
Well that is all for now. Stay tuned to more exciting stuff!
-Tyler
This birthday was way better than my last. Last year, I worked from 8 AM to 7 PM with my dad on some god-forsaken mountain where there was no service whatsoever. And it was freezing. Oh it was freezing. And then when I return home, my mom was screaming in pain from her surgery that she recently undergone. So we were not able to go anywhere. So it really wasn't that great. All I wanted to do was go in my room, close the door, and read.
But this year was so much better. It was on a sunday, so no work for me! And I had a little party on both days with both of my families. The first birthday party was the day before, and I recieved my most wanted gift of the year; the iPad!!
And let me tell you, this iPad is amazing!! I feel like my life is in my hands! It does everything such as games, movies, TV shows, music videos, iPod capabilities, and mobile web!! Really something.
It really wasn't a suprise, since I went and picked out everything I wanted two days before. I had planned everything, all the way down to the iTunes card. But they wrapped everything up for me, which made it feel a little bit special.
Then the next day, on my official day, we went out of town for my cousin's debut cook book party. And I have to say that I haven't seen such a line for a book since the last Harry Potter book. People were everywhere, and I saw some people carrying out 12 cookbooks! So it was good to see her sell them, and to hear her story on what brought the idea on.
So why haven't I been on here lately? Well, with my iPad and all, I just haven't taken the time to write. Although, I got inspiration for a new story. I am in the midst of the first chapter, and it sounds really good so far. The ideas are flowing like water, and it isn't as hard to write the ideas down either. Sorry, nobody is reading it on here. You'll have to wait til it gets published.
Well that is all for now. Stay tuned to more exciting stuff!
-Tyler
Friday, October 22, 2010
Her Eyes Pt.2
Her Eyes- Part II
She was relieved to find out that his leg would be fine, but it would never be the same again. She then learned that he would be in a cast for some time, and would be returning home soon. When the word was out that he would be returning home, she and her family began making arrangements to accommodate his condition. They purchased a new recliner to help ease his leg, and a wheel chair. They also made a welcome home banner for his return.
The family realized quickly that he wouldn’t be able to get around much without a wheelchair. So the entire family came together and set out to build him a ramp up the steps of the house. She enjoyed projects like this that included the entire family. She realized that this was under different and more serious circumstances, but it comforted her to know that her family could still be able to come together in hard times. During the day of the construction, she rode with her mom to Lowes to pick out the wood. She always enjoyed venturing out in the building full of big tools.
She walked with her mother as the Lowe’s employee directed them to the wood. He was a short man, white hair, with no hair at the top of his head, and a thick white mustache. He also had eye glasses that made him look like a British political leader from War World II. He helped advice her mother the type of boards that would be needed for a project that they were planning. After picking out the boards, they also picked out tan paint to help match the color of the house. After paying, they headed out to the car, ready to start their project.
After a few more days passed, and after the ramp was successfully built, the hospital released her father. Since he could not return home in the family car, the hospital brought him home by driving him in an ambulance. She was in awe at the site of the big monster of a vehicle. Her other siblings were also astonished by this new thrill. When their father was carried out from the back, on a gurney, the family was in celebration. It had been so long since they have seen him that it felt like a hole in their heart was now refilled.
The ambulance men lowered the gurney to where it rested on the green earth. Her father laid on there with a simple sheet over him. On his left leg, she noticed that it was twice as big as his right. She realized that his leg was in a cast from the top of his leg to the bottom. He waved to everyone as he was rolled up closer to her. Tears streamed down her face in joy and gratefulness.
While one of the EMTs spoke with her mother and father about the new living arrangements that they would have to accommodate, the other one invited her and the other children to explore the ambulance. She and her siblings were freed of the strain and fear when they took the opportunity to explore the ambulance. While intrigued by all of the equipment before her eyes, she felt relieved to become a child again and not have to think about the reality around her for a moment. She didn’t know if it was because of the excitement of the ambulance or having her father back in her sights. But even though her father was back, there would be many obstacles ahead to make things feel normal.
The men from the hospital began rolling her father up to the house and were close to start rolling him up the ramp. The ambulance became an instant thought when she glanced at her father. Instant flashbacks flooded her brain. She remembered the dread of not being able to see him when he got hurt, and that she was unable to see him for weeks. She remembered how she finally let go, and shared her emotions with the assistant at school. She remembered the clock on the school wall, the paint slowly peeling around it. And she remembers that every time the clock ticked, it was a second without him. She returned back from her thoughts. That was no longer the case. Her father was now here, and that was all that mattered.
She hopped out of the ambulance and rushed towards the round crowd that circulated the ramp. The wind behind her seemed to push her there faster. But it took forever to reach her destination. When she made it to him, he reached out his hand to hold hers. She held on for dear life and yelled, “Daddy! I’ve missed you! Oh how I have missed you!”
He smiled and said, “I’ve missed you too, doll.”
Their connection broke when the gurney carried her dad up the ramp, then rolling him into the house, leaving her outside. She wiped a tiny tear from her face. The realization hit her that things would be difficult for awhile. Things would not be the same because he wouldn’t be able to do everything that he once was able to do. But that didn’t matter to her now. She walked up the ramp, following the group of family, the gurney, and her father. Right now she was just happy to have her father return, and that was all that mattered at the moment.
She was relieved to find out that his leg would be fine, but it would never be the same again. She then learned that he would be in a cast for some time, and would be returning home soon. When the word was out that he would be returning home, she and her family began making arrangements to accommodate his condition. They purchased a new recliner to help ease his leg, and a wheel chair. They also made a welcome home banner for his return.
The family realized quickly that he wouldn’t be able to get around much without a wheelchair. So the entire family came together and set out to build him a ramp up the steps of the house. She enjoyed projects like this that included the entire family. She realized that this was under different and more serious circumstances, but it comforted her to know that her family could still be able to come together in hard times. During the day of the construction, she rode with her mom to Lowes to pick out the wood. She always enjoyed venturing out in the building full of big tools.
She walked with her mother as the Lowe’s employee directed them to the wood. He was a short man, white hair, with no hair at the top of his head, and a thick white mustache. He also had eye glasses that made him look like a British political leader from War World II. He helped advice her mother the type of boards that would be needed for a project that they were planning. After picking out the boards, they also picked out tan paint to help match the color of the house. After paying, they headed out to the car, ready to start their project.
After a few more days passed, and after the ramp was successfully built, the hospital released her father. Since he could not return home in the family car, the hospital brought him home by driving him in an ambulance. She was in awe at the site of the big monster of a vehicle. Her other siblings were also astonished by this new thrill. When their father was carried out from the back, on a gurney, the family was in celebration. It had been so long since they have seen him that it felt like a hole in their heart was now refilled.
The ambulance men lowered the gurney to where it rested on the green earth. Her father laid on there with a simple sheet over him. On his left leg, she noticed that it was twice as big as his right. She realized that his leg was in a cast from the top of his leg to the bottom. He waved to everyone as he was rolled up closer to her. Tears streamed down her face in joy and gratefulness.
While one of the EMTs spoke with her mother and father about the new living arrangements that they would have to accommodate, the other one invited her and the other children to explore the ambulance. She and her siblings were freed of the strain and fear when they took the opportunity to explore the ambulance. While intrigued by all of the equipment before her eyes, she felt relieved to become a child again and not have to think about the reality around her for a moment. She didn’t know if it was because of the excitement of the ambulance or having her father back in her sights. But even though her father was back, there would be many obstacles ahead to make things feel normal.
The men from the hospital began rolling her father up to the house and were close to start rolling him up the ramp. The ambulance became an instant thought when she glanced at her father. Instant flashbacks flooded her brain. She remembered the dread of not being able to see him when he got hurt, and that she was unable to see him for weeks. She remembered how she finally let go, and shared her emotions with the assistant at school. She remembered the clock on the school wall, the paint slowly peeling around it. And she remembers that every time the clock ticked, it was a second without him. She returned back from her thoughts. That was no longer the case. Her father was now here, and that was all that mattered.
She hopped out of the ambulance and rushed towards the round crowd that circulated the ramp. The wind behind her seemed to push her there faster. But it took forever to reach her destination. When she made it to him, he reached out his hand to hold hers. She held on for dear life and yelled, “Daddy! I’ve missed you! Oh how I have missed you!”
He smiled and said, “I’ve missed you too, doll.”
Their connection broke when the gurney carried her dad up the ramp, then rolling him into the house, leaving her outside. She wiped a tiny tear from her face. The realization hit her that things would be difficult for awhile. Things would not be the same because he wouldn’t be able to do everything that he once was able to do. But that didn’t matter to her now. She walked up the ramp, following the group of family, the gurney, and her father. Right now she was just happy to have her father return, and that was all that mattered at the moment.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Her Eyes
Well I have been doing some writings for my writing class in school. And there are some writings that I have really enjoyed writing, and some that I have put alot of work into. So far, I have two, and I thought I would share them with you. This story, based off a real story from a classmate, will be presented in two parts. One today, and one tomorrow. Enjoy!
Her Eyes
She sat patiently on the bus and watched the many trees and houses pass by as her bus descended down the road. This was like any other day during her after school routine. After arriving at her house, she would do as usual and first drop her school belongings and then take a moment to fulfill her third grade imagination. The thought of her school work would be gone, until her mother ordered her to complete it.
The bus slowly stopped right next to her walkway. With joy, she jumps out, and rushes towards the house. Her TV was calling out to her, and she was not going to deny it. After shutting the door behind her, she dropped her bag in the place where she always did. She heard murmurs in the kitchen, and walked in with curiosity.
When she entered, she noticed that something was wrong. Her mother appeared in a frantic state, grabbing keys and in search for her purse. Her other siblings were also in a state of frazzled panic, trapped in their own world of shock and worry. She was not aware of what the situation was, but she was sure of one thing- someone was missing. It immediately caught her attention and brought it up in the chaos. “Where’s Daddy?”
Weeks passed, and every day she learned a little bit of her father’s condition. She learned on the first day that he fell from a construction site in Highlands. The next she learned that he fell several stories high, and landed in a half dirt, half cemented area. The leg that landed in the dirt remained unharmed. But the leg that landed in the cemented area did not fare well. She then learned that his leg was broken in at least eight different places.
The news then progressed where they feared that he would lose his leg. That frightened her more than anything. The possibility made her fear that nothing would be the same. Her fears that her father may not be able to give her rides on the back, or go running with her consumed her every free thought. The precious, simple moments that many daughters take for granted with their dads would be the thing that she feared of loosing.
Not being able to see him for weeks was already a horrible strain on her.
While she appeared strong in front of family, her emotions overcame her at school. Her mind became less focused on school, and more on the very slow, ticking clock on the wall. She stared at it so intently that she could even recognize the cake of dust that had been collected over the years. Her assistant teacher noticed her swift change in behavior, and asked her to come see her whenever she needed to.
Even though she didn’t want to open the gates that managed to control her uncontrollable anxiety and restlessness, she did feel that it would be nice to talk to someone about everything. Before any positive news arrived, she finally broke down and worked up the courage to speak with her. The teacher noticed her walking towards her and instantly gave her instant attention. She grabbed her hands and gave a soft, warm squeeze. “What is it, dear?”
The realization that she could finally be a child, a child that had every right to express her emotions and concern for her father made her feel comfortable and safe. She could feel the tears slowly emerging from her eyes. They felt warm against her face, lightly tickling her skin as they rode down her cheeks. Words were not needed to show how she was feeling.
To be continued...
-Tyler
Her Eyes
She sat patiently on the bus and watched the many trees and houses pass by as her bus descended down the road. This was like any other day during her after school routine. After arriving at her house, she would do as usual and first drop her school belongings and then take a moment to fulfill her third grade imagination. The thought of her school work would be gone, until her mother ordered her to complete it.
The bus slowly stopped right next to her walkway. With joy, she jumps out, and rushes towards the house. Her TV was calling out to her, and she was not going to deny it. After shutting the door behind her, she dropped her bag in the place where she always did. She heard murmurs in the kitchen, and walked in with curiosity.
When she entered, she noticed that something was wrong. Her mother appeared in a frantic state, grabbing keys and in search for her purse. Her other siblings were also in a state of frazzled panic, trapped in their own world of shock and worry. She was not aware of what the situation was, but she was sure of one thing- someone was missing. It immediately caught her attention and brought it up in the chaos. “Where’s Daddy?”
Weeks passed, and every day she learned a little bit of her father’s condition. She learned on the first day that he fell from a construction site in Highlands. The next she learned that he fell several stories high, and landed in a half dirt, half cemented area. The leg that landed in the dirt remained unharmed. But the leg that landed in the cemented area did not fare well. She then learned that his leg was broken in at least eight different places.
The news then progressed where they feared that he would lose his leg. That frightened her more than anything. The possibility made her fear that nothing would be the same. Her fears that her father may not be able to give her rides on the back, or go running with her consumed her every free thought. The precious, simple moments that many daughters take for granted with their dads would be the thing that she feared of loosing.
Not being able to see him for weeks was already a horrible strain on her.
While she appeared strong in front of family, her emotions overcame her at school. Her mind became less focused on school, and more on the very slow, ticking clock on the wall. She stared at it so intently that she could even recognize the cake of dust that had been collected over the years. Her assistant teacher noticed her swift change in behavior, and asked her to come see her whenever she needed to.
Even though she didn’t want to open the gates that managed to control her uncontrollable anxiety and restlessness, she did feel that it would be nice to talk to someone about everything. Before any positive news arrived, she finally broke down and worked up the courage to speak with her. The teacher noticed her walking towards her and instantly gave her instant attention. She grabbed her hands and gave a soft, warm squeeze. “What is it, dear?”
The realization that she could finally be a child, a child that had every right to express her emotions and concern for her father made her feel comfortable and safe. She could feel the tears slowly emerging from her eyes. They felt warm against her face, lightly tickling her skin as they rode down her cheeks. Words were not needed to show how she was feeling.
To be continued...
-Tyler
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Arrogant
For those living in a rock, the Chilean Miners have been freed! All 33 were rescued late last night, and the 6 rescuers were also returned. You could hear nations from all over the world rejoicing as they were all rescued. Something that you might not have known about the situation was that there was some scandal to it as well.
The 21st miner to come up might have had thoughts to stay down in that mine, as some people have said. He had the idea of inviting both his wife and his mistress of 10 years to the site when he was brought up. His wife didn't take it too well, and was not there when he arrived. Instead, his mistress was there, and she was all over him like they were married. Imagine the welcome home party.
So I must announce that a few minutes ago I was on the edge of my seat when I was watching today's episode of The View. If you didn't watch it, then I hope that you catch some replays on tonight's news and on Youtube. They invited Bill O'Reilly to the show due to the release of his new book. I think all of them, plus O'Reilly was in for a shock.
O'Reilly cut straight to the chase and got to the hot topics on his chest. Mainly he started with how the midterm elections are actually based on President Obama, and not the canidates running. He talked about how the President's approval rating was at a low, and that was due to him not being involved with the people.
He set the place on fire when he brought up the Mosque situation in New York. He told Joy to give him a chance to teach her something, which caused the audience to boo him, while she called him "pigheaded" and later "Arrogant". Whoopi took offense when he mentioned the muslims that were behind the 9/11 attacks, and she defended them by saying that 70 muslims were dead during the attacks.
More talks, including Whoopi saying a few bleeped words and O'Reilly degrading the Muslim culture even more caused both Joy and Whoopi to storm off of the stage. Barbera Walters tried to calm the audience by saying that Joy and Whoopi should not have walked out, and telling O'Reilly that he was going too far as well.
Joy and Whoopi rejoined the stage saying that O'Reilly apologized. They didn't have much to say after that though. Whoopi had murder in her eyes, and I think Joy was making notes on what she will say what she really thinks of him for her show tonight. And they ended his segment in a calm mood by promoting his new book.
You want my honest opinion? I think he went on that show with that type of attitude. People like that want to sling dirt and get people all hot and ready for a fight. I know from past knowledge of him that nobody can really have a nice thing to say about him because he is way too extreme about what he has to say.
If you asked me, I think Whoopi should have kicked his ass...
-Tyler
The 21st miner to come up might have had thoughts to stay down in that mine, as some people have said. He had the idea of inviting both his wife and his mistress of 10 years to the site when he was brought up. His wife didn't take it too well, and was not there when he arrived. Instead, his mistress was there, and she was all over him like they were married. Imagine the welcome home party.
So I must announce that a few minutes ago I was on the edge of my seat when I was watching today's episode of The View. If you didn't watch it, then I hope that you catch some replays on tonight's news and on Youtube. They invited Bill O'Reilly to the show due to the release of his new book. I think all of them, plus O'Reilly was in for a shock.
O'Reilly cut straight to the chase and got to the hot topics on his chest. Mainly he started with how the midterm elections are actually based on President Obama, and not the canidates running. He talked about how the President's approval rating was at a low, and that was due to him not being involved with the people.
He set the place on fire when he brought up the Mosque situation in New York. He told Joy to give him a chance to teach her something, which caused the audience to boo him, while she called him "pigheaded" and later "Arrogant". Whoopi took offense when he mentioned the muslims that were behind the 9/11 attacks, and she defended them by saying that 70 muslims were dead during the attacks.
More talks, including Whoopi saying a few bleeped words and O'Reilly degrading the Muslim culture even more caused both Joy and Whoopi to storm off of the stage. Barbera Walters tried to calm the audience by saying that Joy and Whoopi should not have walked out, and telling O'Reilly that he was going too far as well.
Joy and Whoopi rejoined the stage saying that O'Reilly apologized. They didn't have much to say after that though. Whoopi had murder in her eyes, and I think Joy was making notes on what she will say what she really thinks of him for her show tonight. And they ended his segment in a calm mood by promoting his new book.
You want my honest opinion? I think he went on that show with that type of attitude. People like that want to sling dirt and get people all hot and ready for a fight. I know from past knowledge of him that nobody can really have a nice thing to say about him because he is way too extreme about what he has to say.
If you asked me, I think Whoopi should have kicked his ass...
-Tyler
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Rescued
Early this morning, the first Chilean Miner that has been trapped for over 70 days, made history as he emerged to the surface. It began the well planned out, and so far successful plan to get the other 32 miners out. Since then, 17 miners have been recovered, with all 33 to be expected to be out by the end of the day.
It is just incredible to see the entire world watch as they waited for the first miner to return. And tears of joy flooded the scene as the rescue process began. The miners have already shown their gratitude by bringing fools gold and starting chants after their return.
It is also amazing to find out how they survived this long. Surviving off of water and a spoon of tuna fish a day seems pretty impossible. But they seem to pull it off. Some miners have said that there was actually 34 people there, including God. They also say that the Devil was also in there, but God won.
And like Whoopi Goldberg said, when we watch all of this take place, we don't seem to be focused on war and terrorism and the nasty politics that seem to be going on right now. It is just a moment to really appreciate the sight of a person being reunited with their family and just being grateful to be alive. It is a lesson to all of us, and I think that is why so many people are paying attention right now.
They are considered heros of Chile right now, and I can see why. They have shown incredible strenght and courage to face the edge of death every day for 70 days. They have also shown how to stick with their brothers in times of trouble. They may only think that they're just simple miners still, but they are an international inspiration to everyone right now and their lives will be changed forever.
-Tyler
It is just incredible to see the entire world watch as they waited for the first miner to return. And tears of joy flooded the scene as the rescue process began. The miners have already shown their gratitude by bringing fools gold and starting chants after their return.
It is also amazing to find out how they survived this long. Surviving off of water and a spoon of tuna fish a day seems pretty impossible. But they seem to pull it off. Some miners have said that there was actually 34 people there, including God. They also say that the Devil was also in there, but God won.
And like Whoopi Goldberg said, when we watch all of this take place, we don't seem to be focused on war and terrorism and the nasty politics that seem to be going on right now. It is just a moment to really appreciate the sight of a person being reunited with their family and just being grateful to be alive. It is a lesson to all of us, and I think that is why so many people are paying attention right now.
They are considered heros of Chile right now, and I can see why. They have shown incredible strenght and courage to face the edge of death every day for 70 days. They have also shown how to stick with their brothers in times of trouble. They may only think that they're just simple miners still, but they are an international inspiration to everyone right now and their lives will be changed forever.
-Tyler
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Eames
Well it is official! Kathryn Erbe is set to return with actor Vincent D'Onofrio for the final season of Law and Order: Criminal Intent. We all suspected that it was no-brainer after Vincent rejoined the show. We knew that Erbe and Vincent were very good actors together, so she would either rejoin, or have a very good reason for not returning. But she is, and that is all that matters!
If things had not changed in season 9, I truly believe that their season 10 would not be their last. If they had just stuck with the Goren/Eames-Nichols/Wheeler teams, then things would have worked a whole lot better. And the ratings would be alot higher.
And speaking of ratings, the returned cast has a lot of mess to clean up. They have to recover the fans that left last season, and add it on to the 2.5-2.9 million regular viewers. And may I correct myself on something. I said during my last LOCI post that season 8 had a total of 4.5 million viewers. That was very wrong. It had a total of 5.4 million. Totally different. So that means that this show could potentially bring back 2.4 million viewers. And heck, if they mangage to do that good of a job, there is always that window that Dick Wolf has left open, saying that this could just be the beginning of more Goren/Eames episodes.
It is a shame that Bogosian cannot return. It's possible, everybody can be written back somehow. They could write that Ross was shot with a bullet-proof vest, and disappeared after "the body" was disposed of. But who knows, maybe it is the end of the Ross team. And if that is the case, do you think that MEM will stay on? I really didn't like her as a captain, and I hope that Deakins or someone better will take her place.
OliviaFan29 wrote this possible storyline that could be on the show next season. There are so many right now, but I think this one is really good. See what you think:
" My idea is this:
They will write it as Eames just left the MCS and not the force (she being the Sargent or something of another squad.) Wheeler (they said other cast may return and they could write her in as just being on maternity leave) is back at MCS and catches a case one night that involves Donny! She calls Eames because she doesn't know how to get a hold of Goren (who is working for the FBI and so is able to still work on cases). Eames calls Goren (cause of course they stayed in touch!!!) and they help work the case with Wheeler. They do a great job and at the end of the episode Goren is offered his job back. As much as I want Eames to be his partner again I think it would also be an interesting idea if Goren and Wheeler worked together and Eames was the captin. We'd still get G/E dynamic but in a interesting new way."
This really makes me excited for the 2011 season. It MAY make it it's last season, but I know it will be great!! And I know millions of people are jumping up and down right now! Let's celebrate people, because our dream team is back, and better than ever!!
If things had not changed in season 9, I truly believe that their season 10 would not be their last. If they had just stuck with the Goren/Eames-Nichols/Wheeler teams, then things would have worked a whole lot better. And the ratings would be alot higher.
And speaking of ratings, the returned cast has a lot of mess to clean up. They have to recover the fans that left last season, and add it on to the 2.5-2.9 million regular viewers. And may I correct myself on something. I said during my last LOCI post that season 8 had a total of 4.5 million viewers. That was very wrong. It had a total of 5.4 million. Totally different. So that means that this show could potentially bring back 2.4 million viewers. And heck, if they mangage to do that good of a job, there is always that window that Dick Wolf has left open, saying that this could just be the beginning of more Goren/Eames episodes.
It is a shame that Bogosian cannot return. It's possible, everybody can be written back somehow. They could write that Ross was shot with a bullet-proof vest, and disappeared after "the body" was disposed of. But who knows, maybe it is the end of the Ross team. And if that is the case, do you think that MEM will stay on? I really didn't like her as a captain, and I hope that Deakins or someone better will take her place.
OliviaFan29 wrote this possible storyline that could be on the show next season. There are so many right now, but I think this one is really good. See what you think:
" My idea is this:
They will write it as Eames just left the MCS and not the force (she being the Sargent or something of another squad.) Wheeler (they said other cast may return and they could write her in as just being on maternity leave) is back at MCS and catches a case one night that involves Donny! She calls Eames because she doesn't know how to get a hold of Goren (who is working for the FBI and so is able to still work on cases). Eames calls Goren (cause of course they stayed in touch!!!) and they help work the case with Wheeler. They do a great job and at the end of the episode Goren is offered his job back. As much as I want Eames to be his partner again I think it would also be an interesting idea if Goren and Wheeler worked together and Eames was the captin. We'd still get G/E dynamic but in a interesting new way."
This really makes me excited for the 2011 season. It MAY make it it's last season, but I know it will be great!! And I know millions of people are jumping up and down right now! Let's celebrate people, because our dream team is back, and better than ever!!
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Every Thought
This weather is just gorgeous! It really gets me in a good mood. It isn't too hot, but its not to cold either. Although, it does get very cold in the night time. I just hope this winter will be cold enough where it snows here every other day. I know last year I didn't want it because I was gonna have to go to school til August. But now, I could care less if it came a huge blizzard in the middle of the night! That is always wishful thinking in this town of mine.
So my mind has currently been focused on this one little thought. Actually not little...but BIG. It hasn't really came to my attention until recently. Now it has become my every thought. I haven't been able to focus in school, and I haven't been able to escape the thought when I'm not busy. It's always there. What am I going to do about it? I have a plan. Will I tell you? Never, ha ha.
This week, my entire town has been effected alot. A teenager a little bit older than me died this week due to a car accident. This was a person that hundreds of people knew. He was up in sports and favorite among many. But he died because he wasn't able to really see the meaning of life. That life is fragile, and while you should live to the fullest, living dangerously has it's consequenses.
I am hesitant to describe what happened to him, but I think if people know what happens to people, they may change their life while they have the chance. He was riding with friends, both high off meth and drunk (according to sources). He was riding in the bed of the truck. And while going 80-100 mph on 35 mph, the truck went airborn, turned over twice, and pinned him. Long story short is that he was airlifted, and was presumed that he would be paralyzed for life. But he died shortly after.
I have always said that nothing good can come from drugs and alcohol. And sometimes people have to learn it the hard way. It's like what my friend said last night. Hopefully the only good thing that will happen is that people will realize what risky things can happen when you are involved in that stuff. If only he had realized it sooner...
-Tyler
So my mind has currently been focused on this one little thought. Actually not little...but BIG. It hasn't really came to my attention until recently. Now it has become my every thought. I haven't been able to focus in school, and I haven't been able to escape the thought when I'm not busy. It's always there. What am I going to do about it? I have a plan. Will I tell you? Never, ha ha.
This week, my entire town has been effected alot. A teenager a little bit older than me died this week due to a car accident. This was a person that hundreds of people knew. He was up in sports and favorite among many. But he died because he wasn't able to really see the meaning of life. That life is fragile, and while you should live to the fullest, living dangerously has it's consequenses.
I am hesitant to describe what happened to him, but I think if people know what happens to people, they may change their life while they have the chance. He was riding with friends, both high off meth and drunk (according to sources). He was riding in the bed of the truck. And while going 80-100 mph on 35 mph, the truck went airborn, turned over twice, and pinned him. Long story short is that he was airlifted, and was presumed that he would be paralyzed for life. But he died shortly after.
I have always said that nothing good can come from drugs and alcohol. And sometimes people have to learn it the hard way. It's like what my friend said last night. Hopefully the only good thing that will happen is that people will realize what risky things can happen when you are involved in that stuff. If only he had realized it sooner...
-Tyler
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Touched
I now feel that my voice is being heard in the world. My last post overall saw over 1400 views. That just proves that people really are opening their eyes to these things going on. People watching the things with Bishop Eddie Long and Tyler Clementi are now realizing that things need to change...and for the better.
Just a few short minutes ago, I saw a post on Yahoo talking about how people's opinion on gay marriage and gay rights have now changed. It used to be that America was 50/50 on the view. And on their poll, over 40,000 people voted, and 53% are now in favor, and 47% opposed. Opinions are now changing. Sadly, it takes very big issues such as Tyler Clementi's suicide to make people really think on these things.
Okay, moving on. I have told you that things are not so great with my job right now. Actually, it continues to get worse. Not my point though. My point is that yesterday I worked at our little "foam factory". It's where kids can come in and play with styrofoam balls. They love it. Yesterday we had a party in the building, and all of the kids came to play in the foam factory.
One of the kids belonged to my old english teacher. And this child has cerebral palsy. It just broke my heart to see him. It breaks my heart to see any child with a disability. They don't deserve to live a hard life. Anyways, he was very excited to come in. He started playing on the bottom floor. He comes up to me and asks where his brother is. I said I would help him.
After we find him, he decides he wants to go up the steps and go down the slides. His parents come in to help him, but I insisted that I had things under control. He made it up the steps, and I helped him get on the slide. After he knew he could make it from there, he pushed me away and said that he would see me at the bottom. So I rushed down to meet him, and I see him with a big smile as he came out. He insisted that he did it again and again, and I followed him every step of the way.
The thing that got me was that he wanted to go up to the very highest point of the structure. It is a tunnel that hangs over the entire things. I have never been able to cross it because I am terrified of heights. But he wanted to do it. I told I was not able to go across, but that I would see him on the other side. I go and he is almost there. I tell him that he did super well, alot better than what I could. And he said the thing that still waters my eyes, "I'm not afraid." I'm not even going to explain why it gets to me.
It is time for him to leave, and he says that he had so much fun. He parents are truly grateful. They say it was nice for me to give both him and them a moment to do their own thing. They said I had the most patience they have ever seen in a person, and that I should consider a degree in special education. And later, someone comes up to me and says, "I heard all of the great things you did for that boy." That entire experience touched me in more ways than one.
And that is why I work there. To give children the experience of a lifetime, and to make them feel that they are important. I know that things are bad now, but I have hope that things will get better.
Ha, I had alot to talk about today. I hope you all take a moment to think about the things I said today and apply it to your life tomorrow!
-Tyler
Just a few short minutes ago, I saw a post on Yahoo talking about how people's opinion on gay marriage and gay rights have now changed. It used to be that America was 50/50 on the view. And on their poll, over 40,000 people voted, and 53% are now in favor, and 47% opposed. Opinions are now changing. Sadly, it takes very big issues such as Tyler Clementi's suicide to make people really think on these things.
Okay, moving on. I have told you that things are not so great with my job right now. Actually, it continues to get worse. Not my point though. My point is that yesterday I worked at our little "foam factory". It's where kids can come in and play with styrofoam balls. They love it. Yesterday we had a party in the building, and all of the kids came to play in the foam factory.
One of the kids belonged to my old english teacher. And this child has cerebral palsy. It just broke my heart to see him. It breaks my heart to see any child with a disability. They don't deserve to live a hard life. Anyways, he was very excited to come in. He started playing on the bottom floor. He comes up to me and asks where his brother is. I said I would help him.
After we find him, he decides he wants to go up the steps and go down the slides. His parents come in to help him, but I insisted that I had things under control. He made it up the steps, and I helped him get on the slide. After he knew he could make it from there, he pushed me away and said that he would see me at the bottom. So I rushed down to meet him, and I see him with a big smile as he came out. He insisted that he did it again and again, and I followed him every step of the way.
The thing that got me was that he wanted to go up to the very highest point of the structure. It is a tunnel that hangs over the entire things. I have never been able to cross it because I am terrified of heights. But he wanted to do it. I told I was not able to go across, but that I would see him on the other side. I go and he is almost there. I tell him that he did super well, alot better than what I could. And he said the thing that still waters my eyes, "I'm not afraid." I'm not even going to explain why it gets to me.
It is time for him to leave, and he says that he had so much fun. He parents are truly grateful. They say it was nice for me to give both him and them a moment to do their own thing. They said I had the most patience they have ever seen in a person, and that I should consider a degree in special education. And later, someone comes up to me and says, "I heard all of the great things you did for that boy." That entire experience touched me in more ways than one.
And that is why I work there. To give children the experience of a lifetime, and to make them feel that they are important. I know that things are bad now, but I have hope that things will get better.
Ha, I had alot to talk about today. I hope you all take a moment to think about the things I said today and apply it to your life tomorrow!
-Tyler
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