Day 1 - Longview

If you haven't been to Longview, TX............Don't Go unless you have to. We had to. Staying at the same Fairfield Inn that the last small crew went to in November 2006. Oscar stated that he was getting bad looks from the front desk folks the last time, but the lady we were checked in by was very nice.

We chilled for a bit and then went to the store where we were greeted by our boss man, Jon, who gave us per diem (I love per diem) and some great news................NO MIDLAND!!!!!!

That's right we are not going to Midland, TX this summer to do the retched remodel for 6 weeks. Sweetums. Jon is one persuasive guy when he wants to be. Convinced his boss to remove us from that assignment. He also has some other good news on opportunity. Dallas, TX is getting another project team. Chance for us to move forward in our careers. No word on who the new Field Deployment Manager (FDM) will be. There are a couple I might work for and a couple that I don't.

I am planning on applying for Lead Functionality Technician (LFT), which if successful gets me closer to my goal of Retail Functionality Trainer (RFT). It was recently recommended to me that I should go for Project Team Lead (PTL), which took me by surprise. I never thought someone would think I would pull that job off, but some do. I'll think about it, but not for too long for the team must be built now.

Pray for me. More to come later...........

Adventures In East Texas

Well we (Project Team) are off to do small resets at three stores in East Texas: Longview, Shreveport & Texarkana. I am riding with one of my co-workers, Oscar in his Chevy Silverado with 24 inch dubs (rims). They look nice, but too much for me. He also has a sub woofer system in his back car with 2 15 inch Kicker subs and 2 Alpine amps. He was nice enough though to keep the bass down for me. My ears are not like they use to be.

We are traveling with a small crew chosen by our Team Lead Aaron. Kind of makes me feel good to be chosen. It's kind of good that this will be only for 3 days and then no more travel until either June or July. Midland...........Ugh.

More to come later.........

New title and location

My Entertainment Junkie blog has changed names to Entertainophile. Pretty much the same as a junkie, but someone already had that title.

Here is the link: http://entertainophile.blogspot.com/

I try to update as much a possible. Check it out.

By The Power Of Greyskull

3 Stars


From The Makers Of Shaun Of The Dead


Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg) is the finest cop London has to offer, with an arrest record 400% higher than any other officer on the force. He's so good, he makes everyone else look bad. As a result, Angel's superiors send him to a place where his talents won't be quite so embarrassing -- the sleepy and seemingly crime-free village of Sandford.

Hilarious! I don't like to set expectations on a film, but this one was what I expected. Simon Pegg & Nick Frost team back up now as cops wanting to make a difference in a small town outside of London. I agree with a co-worker of mine in that the best part is definately towards the end.

Timothy Dalton was also pretty entertaining in this film. If you don't remember him, he was James Bond between Roger Moore and Pierce Brosnan. He unfortunately only did 2 Bond films, The Living Daylights & Licence To Kill. Other than that he was a pretty broad actor with no limits starring in films like Jane Eyre, Lion In Winter, Flash Gordon, Beautician and The Beast, Rocketeer, Hildalgo & even Looney Tunes: Back In Action. Like I said no limits.

Other actors include Jim Broadbent (Moulin Rouge, Art School Confidential & Narnia) & Edward Woodward (Uncle Tom's Cabin, A Christmas Carol & The Wicker Man ('74)).

I do highly recommend seeing this film especially if you even just liked Shaun Of The Dead. Owner.

By The Power Of Greyskull

3 Stars


From The Makers Of Shaun Of The Dead


Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg) is the finest cop London has to offer, with an arrest record 400% higher than any other officer on the force. He's so good, he makes everyone else look bad. As a result, Angel's superiors send him to a place where his talents won't be quite so embarrassing -- the sleepy and seemingly crime-free village of Sandford.

Hilarious! I don't like to set expectations on a film, but this one was what I expected. Simon Pegg & Nick Frost team back up now as cops wanting to make a difference in a small town outside of London. I agree with a co-worker of mine in that the best part is definately towards the end.

Timothy Dalton was also pretty entertaining in this film. If you don't remember him, he was James Bond between Roger Moore and Pierce Brosnan. He unfortunately only did 2 Bond films, The Living Daylights & Licence To Kill. Other than that he was a pretty broad actor with no limits starring in films like Jane Eyre, Lion In Winter, Flash Gordon, Beautician and The Beast, Rocketeer, Hildalgo & even Looney Tunes: Back In Action. Like I said no limits.

Other actors include Jim Broadbent (Moulin Rouge, Art School Confidential & Narnia) & Edward Woodward (Uncle Tom's Cabin, A Christmas Carol & The Wicker Man ('74)).

I do highly recommend seeing this film especially if you even just liked Shaun Of The Dead. Owner.

By The Power Of Greyskull

3 Stars


From The Makers Of Shaun Of The Dead


Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg) is the finest cop London has to offer, with an arrest record 400% higher than any other officer on the force. He's so good, he makes everyone else look bad. As a result, Angel's superiors send him to a place where his talents won't be quite so embarrassing -- the sleepy and seemingly crime-free village of Sandford.

Hilarious! I don't like to set expectations on a film, but this one was what I expected. Simon Pegg & Nick Frost team back up now as cops wanting to make a difference in a small town outside of London. I agree with a co-worker of mine in that the best part is definately towards the end.

Timothy Dalton was also pretty entertaining in this film. If you don't remember him, he was James Bond between Roger Moore and Pierce Brosnan. He unfortunately only did 2 Bond films, The Living Daylights & Licence To Kill. Other than that he was a pretty broad actor with no limits starring in films like Jane Eyre, Lion In Winter, Flash Gordon, Beautician and The Beast, Rocketeer, Hildalgo & even Looney Tunes: Back In Action. Like I said no limits.

Other actors include Jim Broadbent (Moulin Rouge, Art School Confidential & Narnia) & Edward Woodward (Uncle Tom's Cabin, A Christmas Carol & The Wicker Man ('74)).

I do highly recommend seeing this film especially if you even just liked Shaun Of The Dead. Owner.

Blah

Well heading to work tonight and was feeling like crap, but I felt I would convince myself that I would muscle through it. The rain storm wasn't helping much either. I get there and I was doing okay, but people notice I wasn't my usual self.

I looked up some stuff on the computer then I rested my head until the first meeting was called. All of a sudden I hear, "Wil?". I replied "yes". "What's up" (What's wrong in the language of Jon). I told him, which was headache, dizzy spells & nausea and he immediately told me to go home. Now we were already 2 people down due to the storm and he was willing to still send me home. I check to see if he was sure and he said to just go home.

Later overnight I look at my email to see that a recap was already sent out by Jon at 1:45am (Recaps are what we send to the store to inform them what we accomplished during our visit). I was like damn. I knew it was going to be a short night, but not that short. Oh well, they really didn't need me. Saweet. I'm still trying to bare through this crap, but it is very irritating.

Pray for me.

Future Changes

2 Stars

Las Vegas showroom magician Cris Johnson (Nicolas Cage) has a secret which is a gift and a curse which torments him: he can see a few minutes into the future. Sick of the examinations he underwent as a child and the interest of the government and medical establishment in his power, he lies low under an assumed name in Vegas, performing cheap tricks and living off small-time gambling "winnings."

I would say this film was a cross from Matrix, Momento & Final Destination. People would complain about Cage's choice in movies. Cage always have an unusual choice in movies. Just like Depp or Travolta. I don't know.

The majority vote on this film was that it sucked. Mostly because of the ending. Now if folks were paying attention to the preview(s) of this film they would have heard them say that you wouldn't believe the ending. That prepared me for anything. People are so stuck in the traditional ways of movies that they are no longer open to different things, but that does stop the industry because even though folks complain they still see the films.

I thought the flick was okay. Cage was his standard self with his serious, out-of-it way with a touch of dry comedy. The only thing that threw me was Julianne Moore. She plays this bad ass Federal Agent who just don't take any crap from anyone. It was shocking yet a bit impressive. She kind of pulls it off.

I am a little bit worried about Jessica Biel for she is getting this reputation of being this movie slut or whore. This is thanks to films like Summer Catch, Texas Chainsaw, Stealth, The Illusionist, and now Next. We will see how her future films will be. Hopefully people will view her as more of a well rounded actress.

I would say to check it out when you like. Maybe not worth full price.

Future Changes

2 Stars

Las Vegas showroom magician Cris Johnson (Nicolas Cage) has a secret which is a gift and a curse which torments him: he can see a few minutes into the future. Sick of the examinations he underwent as a child and the interest of the government and medical establishment in his power, he lies low under an assumed name in Vegas, performing cheap tricks and living off small-time gambling "winnings."

I would say this film was a cross from Matrix, Momento & Final Destination. People would complain about Cage's choice in movies. Cage always have an unusual choice in movies. Just like Depp or Travolta. I don't know.

The majority vote on this film was that it sucked. Mostly because of the ending. Now if folks were paying attention to the preview(s) of this film they would have heard them say that you wouldn't believe the ending. That prepared me for anything. People are so stuck in the traditional ways of movies that they are no longer open to different things, but that does stop the industry because even though folks complain they still see the films.

I thought the flick was okay. Cage was his standard self with his serious, out-of-it way with a touch of dry comedy. The only thing that threw me was Julianne Moore. She plays this bad ass Federal Agent who just don't take any crap from anyone. It was shocking yet a bit impressive. She kind of pulls it off.

I am a little bit worried about Jessica Biel for she is getting this reputation of being this movie slut or whore. This is thanks to films like Summer Catch, Texas Chainsaw, Stealth, The Illusionist, and now Next. We will see how her future films will be. Hopefully people will view her as more of a well rounded actress.

I would say to check it out when you like. Maybe not worth full price.

Future Changes

2 Stars

Las Vegas showroom magician Cris Johnson (Nicolas Cage) has a secret which is a gift and a curse which torments him: he can see a few minutes into the future. Sick of the examinations he underwent as a child and the interest of the government and medical establishment in his power, he lies low under an assumed name in Vegas, performing cheap tricks and living off small-time gambling "winnings."

I would say this film was a cross from Matrix, Momento & Final Destination. People would complain about Cage's choice in movies. Cage always have an unusual choice in movies. Just like Depp or Travolta. I don't know.

The majority vote on this film was that it sucked. Mostly because of the ending. Now if folks were paying attention to the preview(s) of this film they would have heard them say that you wouldn't believe the ending. That prepared me for anything. People are so stuck in the traditional ways of movies that they are no longer open to different things, but that does stop the industry because even though folks complain they still see the films.

I thought the flick was okay. Cage was his standard self with his serious, out-of-it way with a touch of dry comedy. The only thing that threw me was Julianne Moore. She plays this bad ass Federal Agent who just don't take any crap from anyone. It was shocking yet a bit impressive. She kind of pulls it off.

I am a little bit worried about Jessica Biel for she is getting this reputation of being this movie slut or whore. This is thanks to films like Summer Catch, Texas Chainsaw, Stealth, The Illusionist, and now Next. We will see how her future films will be. Hopefully people will view her as more of a well rounded actress.

I would say to check it out when you like. Maybe not worth full price.