Sorry can't back that up.

All yap, no snap. How are you? Nice to see you again. Lots of stuff to talk about. Hmmm, business or pleasure first? Wait that's easy. I just saw 300. I really like the movie, so I'm giving it 0.95 Batmans, based on my own rating scale where all other movies compare to Batman. Batman Begins, the most righteously awesome movie ever, has a 1.0 rating. My movie is The Big Lebowski , but Batman remains supreme in the awesomeness department. Wait, wasn't I talking about 300? As you can see by its Batman rating, it was a really awesome movie. I came out pumped, kinda wanted to grab a sheild and cape and run around screaming and yelling.

Naw, I wouldn't really do that, all yap.

However, I enjoyed the movie on a whole different level. CAUTION: NERD ALERT. The story of the Spartans at Thermapoli is my favorite battle in all of history. It has enormous historical significance for western culture. Democracy, hello. This battle changed the course of history. Plus, it may be the most macho moment in history. Hulk body slamming Andre the Giant at Wrestlemania 3 is number two. 300 of the greatest warriors of their time were able to hold off an army of one million, actually about 300,000 fighters, the rest were logistical support. No matter how over the top the movie was, it can't even touch the real event. Frank Miller really stuck to the story, good plot, good special effects. Gonna buy it when it comes out of DVD.

Finally, an update on my classes. I received some e-mail about a panel discussion on No Child Left Behind. As someone who wants to be a teacher, I'm totally psyched about it. I'm totally goin'. I will dominate the open exchange of ideas like a Spartan, Ah-Whoo. Don't you just love it when a movie exceeds the hype. Just like Mount Aloysius. Awesome.

Professors love papers with analogies (like the movie equating to MAC). Try it...
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You're just going to have to live with it...

It was winter, I was hibernating. In reality, I was just really strapped because of mid-terms. Lots of papers, tests, and stuff. I came through it with pretty well, and I think all my work was excellent. In a sick kind of way, it was fun, and not because I was actually sick. All that, being tired and wacked out, was what made me feel like a real college student again. Mount Aloysius College is a great place. No pain, would be nice, but, no gain.

I'm really diggin the four day weekend. I took the opportunity to travel south and blow off some steam. I really don't believe in seasonal-deffective disorder, but seriously, I think I have seasonal-defective disorder. I really do walk around all grumpy in the winter getting fat. I used to love the cold, not so much now. I took off of work called up an old football buddy and jetted down to get fitted for my tuxedo in Annapolis. It's for my old quarterback's wedding, so by day we met his fiance's family and acted respectable. I was very charming. I had a blast. The college road trip, awesome. Good for the soul, cause I feel great.

I'm actually getting so fired up to go back to class. I'm all caught up. Almost, but Dr. Smith has been more than cool about it. You rock, Doc.

Come to campus soon!

Respect your friends,
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