I'm a writer, but not a professional writer. I have written several things over the years. Stories for fun, stories for school, blogs, I even wrote a couple of poems. I'm trying to get published. I have a few ideas for short stories, novels, and a couple of poems. I've started to work on a few projects. But I can't bring myself to finish them.
It's because I'm stressed out. I've been unemployed for almost two years now. I was on unemployment, so that made things easier. Now the unemployment has run out. I'm about finish school at Fresno State University. I will have a Bachelor's degree in Journalism. I hope I'll be able to get a job with that degree.
I'm proud that I stuck with school this long.
It's so hard to write when you're stressed. Worrying about money, life in general, makes it hard to concentrate. It's easy to write blogs. They're quick and easy to write. But anything else takes patience and concentration. It's hard to work on a novel, even a short story, if you're worrying about paying your bills. It's going to be even harder during school. Trying to do homework and study for tests takes precedent. It's possible to juggle creative writing and school work at the same time.
I'm about to get my financial aid for school soon. That'll take some of the financial burden away. Maybe I'll be able to concentrate more on my writing once my bills are paid off. The less stressed I am, the more I can write. Once the stress goes away, the creative process can continue.
Monday, August 6, 2012
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Total Recall (1990) or Total Recall (2012)??
(CONTAINS SPOILERS, DO NOT READ IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN THE MOVIE YET!!)
Anytime a remake (reboot, whatever you want to call it) comes out, many people, like me, become skeptical. It seems Hollywood prefers to remake old movies rather than take the time and money to make a new movie. Remakes can go good or bad. The majority of the public seems to be annoyed by remakes, so as soon as word gets out there's going to be a remake, the public seems to be automatically against it.
Back in 1990, 'Total Recall,' was one of Arnold Schwarzenegger's biggest hits. It had great action, special effects and one hell of a premise. Arnold played Douglas Quaid, a construction worker who is really a secret agent. He dodges soldiers, assassins, to save the people of Mars by changing the atmosphere to give the Martians free air.
In the remake, 'Total Recall,' director Len Wiseman wisely chose to keep most of the original intact. Doug Quaid, this time played by Colin Farrell, is now a factory worker. He dreams of doing something more. He decides to go to Rekall to get a fantasy. However, he is soon attacked and must defend himself against a group of soldiers. Quaid must now fight an unknown enemy while trying to find out why he is being targeted.
To be honest, I like both movies. It's rare that you find yourself liking the original and the remake. Len Wiseman did a great job with the remake. He changed some major plot points. Quaid doesn't go to Mars, there are no mutants. In the original Quaid must risk it all to get the people of Mars air. In the remake, Quaid must stop an invasion that could kill millions of innocent people. Also in the remake, there is no army of soldiers, but rather a robot army.
The remake still has great special effects, awesome action scenes. The acting is pretty good too. Colin Ferrell does a great job as someone who a believable person. Kate Beckinsale shines as she actually plays a villain this time. Jessica Biel also gets a nod as the woman that is kind hearted, but can fight as well. Bryan Cranston, who is an awesome actor, doesn't get much screen time in this movie.
The remake of 'Total Recall' proves that if a movie is going to be remade doesn't necessarily mean it'll be bad. Give it a chance. For better or worse, it'll be fun to discuss afterwards.
Anytime a remake (reboot, whatever you want to call it) comes out, many people, like me, become skeptical. It seems Hollywood prefers to remake old movies rather than take the time and money to make a new movie. Remakes can go good or bad. The majority of the public seems to be annoyed by remakes, so as soon as word gets out there's going to be a remake, the public seems to be automatically against it.
Back in 1990, 'Total Recall,' was one of Arnold Schwarzenegger's biggest hits. It had great action, special effects and one hell of a premise. Arnold played Douglas Quaid, a construction worker who is really a secret agent. He dodges soldiers, assassins, to save the people of Mars by changing the atmosphere to give the Martians free air.
In the remake, 'Total Recall,' director Len Wiseman wisely chose to keep most of the original intact. Doug Quaid, this time played by Colin Farrell, is now a factory worker. He dreams of doing something more. He decides to go to Rekall to get a fantasy. However, he is soon attacked and must defend himself against a group of soldiers. Quaid must now fight an unknown enemy while trying to find out why he is being targeted.
To be honest, I like both movies. It's rare that you find yourself liking the original and the remake. Len Wiseman did a great job with the remake. He changed some major plot points. Quaid doesn't go to Mars, there are no mutants. In the original Quaid must risk it all to get the people of Mars air. In the remake, Quaid must stop an invasion that could kill millions of innocent people. Also in the remake, there is no army of soldiers, but rather a robot army.
The remake still has great special effects, awesome action scenes. The acting is pretty good too. Colin Ferrell does a great job as someone who a believable person. Kate Beckinsale shines as she actually plays a villain this time. Jessica Biel also gets a nod as the woman that is kind hearted, but can fight as well. Bryan Cranston, who is an awesome actor, doesn't get much screen time in this movie.
The remake of 'Total Recall' proves that if a movie is going to be remade doesn't necessarily mean it'll be bad. Give it a chance. For better or worse, it'll be fun to discuss afterwards.
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Chick Fil A
There's been a lot of talk about Chick Fil A's stance on gay marriage. Personally, I support gay marriage. I have no problem with, let alone, see why gay couples can't get married. If you don't like gay marriage, then don't go to one. Don't put others down, and try to impede their happiness because YOU have a problem with.
I have eaten at Chick Fil A a couple of times. I don't go there that often. It's not because I disagree with their stance on same-sex marriage. I don't go there because I think they're too expensive. When you're a college student on a very tight budget, you have to be very careful (choosy) on when and where you go to eat.
A lot of people choose to eat there to show their support for the restaurant. Others choose to boycott Chick Fil A. I have no problem with either of these people. Just because you support gay marriage and eat at Chick Fil A, doesn't mean you're evil. Just because you're against gay marriage and eat there, doesn't mean you're evil. It just means you like their food.
Chick Fil A does have a right to express their opinions. Do I agree with them? No. Does that mean I'm going to hate them or their employees? No. You can disagree with someone and still be civil to them. No one has to draw a line and say 'Agree with me or else.'
I have eaten at Chick Fil A a couple of times. I don't go there that often. It's not because I disagree with their stance on same-sex marriage. I don't go there because I think they're too expensive. When you're a college student on a very tight budget, you have to be very careful (choosy) on when and where you go to eat.
A lot of people choose to eat there to show their support for the restaurant. Others choose to boycott Chick Fil A. I have no problem with either of these people. Just because you support gay marriage and eat at Chick Fil A, doesn't mean you're evil. Just because you're against gay marriage and eat there, doesn't mean you're evil. It just means you like their food.
Chick Fil A does have a right to express their opinions. Do I agree with them? No. Does that mean I'm going to hate them or their employees? No. You can disagree with someone and still be civil to them. No one has to draw a line and say 'Agree with me or else.'
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