I write this sitting here with a splitting headache from last night's special at Lagerheads, which was two dollar long island ice teas. It's 6:24 p.m. and my head still hurts somewhat so you can imagine the type of day I've been having. Kudos to the Gold Rush though with their bbq beef and mac and cheese dinner tonight. This is the fourth time that I've attempted to convey a complete thought here. I get a couple paragraphs in, but then I delete what I wrote. Frankly, I don't know where I'm going with this, so bare with me.
First things first, as long as I don't get arrested or fail out of college, I will be enlighening the minds of high school students in Communications. My dad came to the Cal vs. West Chester game yesterday. He said that my PRAXIS II scores were in and I passed. You have no idea how relieved I am. The day I took the test, I left thinking that I failed. Now, I just have to get through 30 more credits of classes (18 this semester) and student teaching. Keep your fingers crossed.
As I said before, college football season kicked off yesterday. Cal opened up against West Chester. Wow, I am very impressed with Cal's offense, especially QB Kevin McCabe and WR Marcel Pestano. Pestano finished the day with eleven receptions and 112 receiving yards. It really looks like the offense is legit, but the defense worries me. The secondary looked a bit leaky as they gave up 32 points. It'll be interesting to see how the season shakes out for Cal.
Speaking of football, my alma mater Albert Gallatin won a game. Yeah, that's something to be hyped about seeing that they have NEVER had a winning season. Yes, literally never a winning season. Usually they'll win one or two games a year. Hopefully their 34-6 win over Wilkinsburg is as legit as Cal's offense. I'm definitely planning to make an appearance in York Run to check out the Colonials.
FINAL THOUGHT: I'm not completely sure what to think. I'm still in shock of AG's 34-6 win. Let's see if they can continue that against Ringgold this Friday. So, I'm sure I'll be writing more that I'm back at school. I'm sure I'll have to vent about something.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
So much to catch up on...
Well don't I suck at blogging. It's been close to a month since I've written. This isn't because nothing has happened but because I've been so busy with this and that. First, happy belated birthdays go out to Jeremy Budinsky and Tony Lewis. Second, working frantically on a World Religions paper sucks. Third, who in their right mind goes for a smoke ride on route 40? Fourth, a vacation in Virginia Beach was a great time to clear my mind. Finally, Brett Favre is a Jet?
Budinsky, I know it's been nearly 2 weeks since we celebrated your b-day at Matrix but it's about time I commented on it. It was seriously a kick ass time and I think I speak for T-Lew as well. Hope you enjoyed it. Enjoy your bottle of Jager and tell Mia, Amanda, and Kae I said hello when you get the chance. For everyone reading this, Jeremy Budinsky turned 21 and did it in great fashion. The man knows how to drink a 3 wise men. Tony, sorry I missed your b-day, hope the 3 wise men and Jager bomb made up for it.
Ok, now on the world religions paper. You know, we live in such an ethnocentric society. For a world religions paper, I had to read 3 books from a list of like 10 or so. I picked Malcolm X, Gandhi, and Siddhartha. I'm going to focus on Malcolm X and Gandhi for this. I had no clue anything about either of these men prior. I heard their names and had an idea of what they stood for, but at the end of the day I feel enlightened. The message of many religions is similar, but we may have different practices and ways of interpreting holy writings. This is how holy wars begin. To make a long story short, I think if we all just listened, things would be much better. Writing the 8 page paper sucked, but I am happy that I had the opportunity to learn about cultures different than mine.
Ok, smoke ride on route 40... No, I was not a part of it if that's what you were thinking. This is more of just a random comical story that I feel like I need to tell. So, I'm driving back to Uniontown from Cal U. I see this car in front of me all swerving around. Then, this car drives off the road and swerves around more. Now, I'm riding with my windows down jamming to whatever is on the radio. I'm beginning to smell something that I think is a skunk at first. Well, the more I drive I smell this aroma getting stronger and stronger. Finally, I come to the realization that smell is marijuana. Then, I'm stuck a stop light behind this car and see them passing a cigarette looking object around to one another. They were obviously trying to be conspicuous, but it was pretty obvious. Now, I'm not an advocate of marijuana use by any means. I just want to say that going on a smoke ride on route 40 heading towards Uniontown (and actually passing restaurant row and the Uniontown Mall in the process) in the middle of the day is not the best idea. Now, there are back country roads. I'm sure there are better places than route 40, but there are worse too. To those 4 in the car in front of me on that day, thanks for the minor second hand buzz, I guess.
Now, if you're still reading my ramblings, I'm going to move on to my Virginia Beach vacation. Going into the trip, I thought the highlight of it would be parasailing. While that was fun, it was not the highlight. The highlight was really getting away from it all. It was just a refreshing trip to just relax near the ocean, have some good dinners (much props go out to the ribs at Jake's, the crab cakes at Waterman's, and everything at Captain George's seafood buffet), and just time to think and not to worry. I worry so much about where my future is heading. I worry I won't find a job. I worry I'm going to be alone for the rest of my life. I worry because I feel like I need to make some sort of move or some sort of change immediately. Well, I do. When something isn't working, it's just not working. That doesn't mean that you have to make something happen. It just means you have to be patient and do what makes YOU happy. YOU'RE the one that's going to have to live with your decisions for the rest of YOUR life. Pictures from the trip are below.
BRETT FAVRE IS A JET!?!?! Ok, I'll keep this brief. Basically, I shouted "NOOOO!!!" when I turned on the tv that fateful morning. The more I thought about it, I realized it's not a bad deal for Favre. He has a good offensive line in front of him, decent recievers, and a translator of the Green Bay offense to the Jets offense in Bubba Franks. I think Brett will be fine. If you're wondering where my heart is now, then think of it this way, it's kind of like when you have a second child. The Packers are still my team, but I have another one too in the Jets. There's enough of my love to go around for both.
In conclusion: GO PACKERS and J-E-T-S, JETS! JETS! JETS!
Enjoy the Pictures:
The entire family minus Pam Korona who took the picture
On the boat before I parasail
Just before I leave to parasail
The man to the right looks alot like Dennis Alexander
..and finally up in the air
Budinsky, I know it's been nearly 2 weeks since we celebrated your b-day at Matrix but it's about time I commented on it. It was seriously a kick ass time and I think I speak for T-Lew as well. Hope you enjoyed it. Enjoy your bottle of Jager and tell Mia, Amanda, and Kae I said hello when you get the chance. For everyone reading this, Jeremy Budinsky turned 21 and did it in great fashion. The man knows how to drink a 3 wise men. Tony, sorry I missed your b-day, hope the 3 wise men and Jager bomb made up for it.
Ok, now on the world religions paper. You know, we live in such an ethnocentric society. For a world religions paper, I had to read 3 books from a list of like 10 or so. I picked Malcolm X, Gandhi, and Siddhartha. I'm going to focus on Malcolm X and Gandhi for this. I had no clue anything about either of these men prior. I heard their names and had an idea of what they stood for, but at the end of the day I feel enlightened. The message of many religions is similar, but we may have different practices and ways of interpreting holy writings. This is how holy wars begin. To make a long story short, I think if we all just listened, things would be much better. Writing the 8 page paper sucked, but I am happy that I had the opportunity to learn about cultures different than mine.
Ok, smoke ride on route 40... No, I was not a part of it if that's what you were thinking. This is more of just a random comical story that I feel like I need to tell. So, I'm driving back to Uniontown from Cal U. I see this car in front of me all swerving around. Then, this car drives off the road and swerves around more. Now, I'm riding with my windows down jamming to whatever is on the radio. I'm beginning to smell something that I think is a skunk at first. Well, the more I drive I smell this aroma getting stronger and stronger. Finally, I come to the realization that smell is marijuana. Then, I'm stuck a stop light behind this car and see them passing a cigarette looking object around to one another. They were obviously trying to be conspicuous, but it was pretty obvious. Now, I'm not an advocate of marijuana use by any means. I just want to say that going on a smoke ride on route 40 heading towards Uniontown (and actually passing restaurant row and the Uniontown Mall in the process) in the middle of the day is not the best idea. Now, there are back country roads. I'm sure there are better places than route 40, but there are worse too. To those 4 in the car in front of me on that day, thanks for the minor second hand buzz, I guess.
Now, if you're still reading my ramblings, I'm going to move on to my Virginia Beach vacation. Going into the trip, I thought the highlight of it would be parasailing. While that was fun, it was not the highlight. The highlight was really getting away from it all. It was just a refreshing trip to just relax near the ocean, have some good dinners (much props go out to the ribs at Jake's, the crab cakes at Waterman's, and everything at Captain George's seafood buffet), and just time to think and not to worry. I worry so much about where my future is heading. I worry I won't find a job. I worry I'm going to be alone for the rest of my life. I worry because I feel like I need to make some sort of move or some sort of change immediately. Well, I do. When something isn't working, it's just not working. That doesn't mean that you have to make something happen. It just means you have to be patient and do what makes YOU happy. YOU'RE the one that's going to have to live with your decisions for the rest of YOUR life. Pictures from the trip are below.
BRETT FAVRE IS A JET!?!?! Ok, I'll keep this brief. Basically, I shouted "NOOOO!!!" when I turned on the tv that fateful morning. The more I thought about it, I realized it's not a bad deal for Favre. He has a good offensive line in front of him, decent recievers, and a translator of the Green Bay offense to the Jets offense in Bubba Franks. I think Brett will be fine. If you're wondering where my heart is now, then think of it this way, it's kind of like when you have a second child. The Packers are still my team, but I have another one too in the Jets. There's enough of my love to go around for both.
In conclusion: GO PACKERS and J-E-T-S, JETS! JETS! JETS!
Enjoy the Pictures:
The entire family minus Pam Korona who took the picture
On the boat before I parasail
Just before I leave to parasail
The man to the right looks alot like Dennis Alexander
..and finally up in the air
Saturday, July 19, 2008
The Dark Knight for Best Picture Oscar?
Ok, ok, so I know what you're thinking: "Let's not get ahead of ourselves here." Yes, it is a VERY outside chance for The Dark Knight to be nominated for Best Picture, but I feel it is deserving. Of course, pencil it in for the usual nominations that go to action movies, such as sound editing and sound mixing. The beautiful part about The Dark Knight is that it is so much more than a comic book superhero film. Behind "the mask," if you will, lies a well written and directed crime drama with believable characters the audience actually cares about. So, let's take a closer look at the crime drama aspect of the film. First, the cinematography was mesmerizing. Batman Begins received a nom for its cinematography, so I think this is an Oscar that TDK can realistically take home this year. Then, there's Heath Ledger. All of the reviews on his performance are true. He deserves an Oscar nom for Best Supporting Actor. No, it has nothing to do with his death. Personally, I'm not a big fan of Heath Ledger. When they casted him for the Joker, I said "You mean that gay guy from Brokeback Mountain?" I was wrong, however, as he embodies the role of the Joker in TDK. I did not feel that I was watching Heath Ledger as the Joker, but as if I was watching only the Joker. I saw no traces of Ledger in this performance. The music was great and I've read that a lot of critics agree with me on that. Maybe a nom for Best Score? Let's face it; Chris Nolan deserves a nom for his directing. He probably won't get it here, but you never know. So, let's recap the Oscar nominations I feel this movie deserves: Sound editing, Sound mixing, Cinematography, Best Supporting Actor for Heath Ledger, Best Score, Best Director, and since we're nominating it for all that let's throw in Best Picture. Come Oscar time, we'll be talking about Oscar snubs and TDK will undoubtedly be mentioned. What do I think it may realistically get noms for? Sound editing, Sound mixing, Cinematography, and Best Score. As much as I think Ledger deserves not only a nom but a win for Best Supporting Actor, I just have a feeling he won't get it.
So you may ask, "Why all this Oscar talk now? It's July." Well, my friends, I promised a review on TDK. It took me a couple of days to write it because the film itself left me speechless. I figured if I wrote a review I'd end up giving out spoilers. All I'm going to say is that it surpasses all the hype and you need to see it for yourself.
So, like I said TDK was amazing. It's even more amazing when you go with a guy dressed up like the Joker. I had the opportunity to see TDK in iMax at the Pittsburgh Mills with two of my best friends from home, Damon Hardin and Randy Straitiff. What I've learned? First, if you wear face paint in the mall, security will be on edge the whole time watching you. Second, you're not allowed to wear face paint in the mall. Finally, if you come to TDK dressed like the Joker and are forced to stand in front of the theater for two hours because you're not allowed in the mall with face paint, people will, in fact, want their picture taken with you. As I waited anxiously outside the iMax for TDK like a child on Christmas Eve waiting for Santa Clause, I got my entertainment by watching random people get their picture taken with Straitiff.
...also, here is the Joker playing DDR. This is one of my personal favorites.
...And finally Damon, Straitiff as the Joker, and me after watching easily the best movie of the summer.
...Final thoughts: The Dark Knight is definitely a masterpiece. It's not flawless, but it does set the bar for comic book movies. As of today, The Dark Knight is #1 on IMDB's top 250 list with a 9.7 rating. Keep in mind it is above movies like The Godfather and The Shawshank Redemption which is impressive. Now, all we can do is hope and wait for the Nolan brothers to write and direct a third installment in this Batman series.
So you may ask, "Why all this Oscar talk now? It's July." Well, my friends, I promised a review on TDK. It took me a couple of days to write it because the film itself left me speechless. I figured if I wrote a review I'd end up giving out spoilers. All I'm going to say is that it surpasses all the hype and you need to see it for yourself.
So, like I said TDK was amazing. It's even more amazing when you go with a guy dressed up like the Joker. I had the opportunity to see TDK in iMax at the Pittsburgh Mills with two of my best friends from home, Damon Hardin and Randy Straitiff. What I've learned? First, if you wear face paint in the mall, security will be on edge the whole time watching you. Second, you're not allowed to wear face paint in the mall. Finally, if you come to TDK dressed like the Joker and are forced to stand in front of the theater for two hours because you're not allowed in the mall with face paint, people will, in fact, want their picture taken with you. As I waited anxiously outside the iMax for TDK like a child on Christmas Eve waiting for Santa Clause, I got my entertainment by watching random people get their picture taken with Straitiff.
...also, here is the Joker playing DDR. This is one of my personal favorites.
...And finally Damon, Straitiff as the Joker, and me after watching easily the best movie of the summer.
...Final thoughts: The Dark Knight is definitely a masterpiece. It's not flawless, but it does set the bar for comic book movies. As of today, The Dark Knight is #1 on IMDB's top 250 list with a 9.7 rating. Keep in mind it is above movies like The Godfather and The Shawshank Redemption which is impressive. Now, all we can do is hope and wait for the Nolan brothers to write and direct a third installment in this Batman series.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Brett Favre vs. Green Bay Packers vs. The Media : Hard to Stomach
As most of you know I am a die hard Brett Favre/Green Bay Packers fan. Sadly, I now have to separate the two. It used to be if you were a Packers fan you were automatically a Favre fan. Because of Ted Thompson, Brett Favre's unretiring, and the media salivating at a Favre comeback, one has to pick a side whether it be Favre or Green Bay. Now, a disclaimer on what I'm about to say: I'm not an NFL insider by any means. I'm just a fan who is seeing all this play out on ESPN who wants to share his opinion. Yes, I know what they say, "Opinions are like assholes. Everybody's got one." Nonetheless, here's my Favre/Packers rant.
On Brett Favre:
Brett, I love ya bro, but you've made a couple of mistakes here. The biggest one being repeating the conversation between you and offensive line coach James Campen in an interview with "On the Record With Greta Van Susteren."
From an NFL.com article: "He says, 'You know, I know they told you they're moving on and playing there's not an option,"' Favre said, according to a full transcript of the interview obtained by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. "Playing here in Green Bay is not an option, which that's what they want. They want to move on. But I'm telling you, if you reinstate or you force their hand, back them in a corner, they feel like they have no other option, they're going to accept you back."'
Personally, he should've taken the info for what it was worth and not sell out a friend.
On the Green Bay Packers:
As I said before, I'm not an NFL insider. Alot of things happen behind closed doors that the public doesn't know about. Let's say Brett Favre was forced into retirement. In that case, you created this circus, Ted. Favre has been the face of the Packers organization for years. He's a future Hall of Famer. Treat the guy with some respect. I can understand the organization thinking about the future and wanting to see what they have in Aaron Rodgers as he is in the last year of his contract. I can also understand not releasing Favre. Obviously, you're worried about him going to the Vikes. If that wasn't the case you wouldn't have filed tampering charges against them for Bevell talking to him. All I'm saying is if you don't want the guy then trade him. If he has a no trade clause in his contract, rework the deal. Worried about a Favre fan uproar for trading the legend? Don't be. The attendance at Favre rallies were slim. I really think the fans just want this to have a resolution. I know I do.
On the media:
I know it's the offseason, so there's not alot to report. Let the Packers and Favre work this one out. Why all of a sudden are these "unaired portions of interviews" coming out now? All this "Favre criticizes Ted Thompson for not signing Randy Moss, not re-signing Whale and Rivera, and not considering Mariucci for the head coaching job." Eh, it's their job. What can you say?
Final Thoughts:
I can see both sides here. The Packers want to see if Aaron Rodgers is their QB of the future. Favre just wants to play football. Something that I don't think alot of people realize is that Favre sees football for what it is, a game. His attitude towards the game is shown in the way he plays. He just looks like a kid out there playing in his backyard. My thoughts are let the man play. Thompson obviously doesn't want to put up with Favre's "I may retire, I may not retire" annual offseason fiasco. Find some sort of loophole, trade him somewhere in the AFC, and let the man play. It's as simple as that.
.....Barring some catistropic event tonight, I will be reviewing The Dark Knight tomorrow, so stay tuned.
On Brett Favre:
Brett, I love ya bro, but you've made a couple of mistakes here. The biggest one being repeating the conversation between you and offensive line coach James Campen in an interview with "On the Record With Greta Van Susteren."
From an NFL.com article: "He says, 'You know, I know they told you they're moving on and playing there's not an option,"' Favre said, according to a full transcript of the interview obtained by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. "Playing here in Green Bay is not an option, which that's what they want. They want to move on. But I'm telling you, if you reinstate or you force their hand, back them in a corner, they feel like they have no other option, they're going to accept you back."'
Personally, he should've taken the info for what it was worth and not sell out a friend.
On the Green Bay Packers:
As I said before, I'm not an NFL insider. Alot of things happen behind closed doors that the public doesn't know about. Let's say Brett Favre was forced into retirement. In that case, you created this circus, Ted. Favre has been the face of the Packers organization for years. He's a future Hall of Famer. Treat the guy with some respect. I can understand the organization thinking about the future and wanting to see what they have in Aaron Rodgers as he is in the last year of his contract. I can also understand not releasing Favre. Obviously, you're worried about him going to the Vikes. If that wasn't the case you wouldn't have filed tampering charges against them for Bevell talking to him. All I'm saying is if you don't want the guy then trade him. If he has a no trade clause in his contract, rework the deal. Worried about a Favre fan uproar for trading the legend? Don't be. The attendance at Favre rallies were slim. I really think the fans just want this to have a resolution. I know I do.
On the media:
I know it's the offseason, so there's not alot to report. Let the Packers and Favre work this one out. Why all of a sudden are these "unaired portions of interviews" coming out now? All this "Favre criticizes Ted Thompson for not signing Randy Moss, not re-signing Whale and Rivera, and not considering Mariucci for the head coaching job." Eh, it's their job. What can you say?
Final Thoughts:
I can see both sides here. The Packers want to see if Aaron Rodgers is their QB of the future. Favre just wants to play football. Something that I don't think alot of people realize is that Favre sees football for what it is, a game. His attitude towards the game is shown in the way he plays. He just looks like a kid out there playing in his backyard. My thoughts are let the man play. Thompson obviously doesn't want to put up with Favre's "I may retire, I may not retire" annual offseason fiasco. Find some sort of loophole, trade him somewhere in the AFC, and let the man play. It's as simple as that.
.....Barring some catistropic event tonight, I will be reviewing The Dark Knight tomorrow, so stay tuned.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Greetings
Hello all. So, I've finally decided to start a blog by popular request. I've had some interesting times in my life in the state of Pennylvania. Rather than updating you on the past 21 years of my life, I'll sum it up both literally and figuratively with the video below...
...yup... that is my ex-girlfriend waxing my chest... now, overall I'd like to explain what exactly happened that evening. I had the intensions of getting ONLY my back waxed simply because I was, in fact, a beast at the time and felt better going swimming over the summer with a smooth back. Well, a few glasses of caribbean liquor later, I found myself with a smooth upper body. I definitely have to hand it to my good friend, Mike Martin, for documenting it all and advertising it internationally (Don't eat too much kraut in Germany son). What have I learned from this evening of waxing? Never let your ex-girlfriend wax you because she's only there to see you in pain. Also, if a woman jumps out of your truck on the highway while in motion, chances are she's not much more sane two years later, she's worse if anything.
Alright, so we got off track there. Back to this whole "greetings" thing. My name is Matt Korona. I'm 21. I'm currently a senior at Cal U working on a dual major in Secondary Education with a concentration in Communications and Comm Studies with a concentration in Radio/TV. I enjoy football, movies, music, blah blah blah. I'm just an easy going guy that ends up in really odd situations. I'll be blogging about my thoughts on anything really whether it be sports, movies, or life in general.
So why is this titled Pot Pie? Well, pot pies have a little bit of everything all wrapped up in a flakey crust. My thoughts are the ingredients and this blog is the flakey crust. Yeah, pretty corney eh, but oh well. Enjoy the blog everyone!
...yup... that is my ex-girlfriend waxing my chest... now, overall I'd like to explain what exactly happened that evening. I had the intensions of getting ONLY my back waxed simply because I was, in fact, a beast at the time and felt better going swimming over the summer with a smooth back. Well, a few glasses of caribbean liquor later, I found myself with a smooth upper body. I definitely have to hand it to my good friend, Mike Martin, for documenting it all and advertising it internationally (Don't eat too much kraut in Germany son). What have I learned from this evening of waxing? Never let your ex-girlfriend wax you because she's only there to see you in pain. Also, if a woman jumps out of your truck on the highway while in motion, chances are she's not much more sane two years later, she's worse if anything.
Alright, so we got off track there. Back to this whole "greetings" thing. My name is Matt Korona. I'm 21. I'm currently a senior at Cal U working on a dual major in Secondary Education with a concentration in Communications and Comm Studies with a concentration in Radio/TV. I enjoy football, movies, music, blah blah blah. I'm just an easy going guy that ends up in really odd situations. I'll be blogging about my thoughts on anything really whether it be sports, movies, or life in general.
So why is this titled Pot Pie? Well, pot pies have a little bit of everything all wrapped up in a flakey crust. My thoughts are the ingredients and this blog is the flakey crust. Yeah, pretty corney eh, but oh well. Enjoy the blog everyone!
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