The Original Star Trek

Ever watch an old series or movie only to discover this is how a specific fascination in your life began. The Wrath of Khanwas on television and suddenly I was glued to seat.  That movie was great, but they all were.

I boldly admit that I have love for the newest star trek moviebut that's because I have loved them all.  I'm a huge fan of the original television show, but my love is not only for Kirk.  It includes Picard and extends through all the captains to Janeway, as well as their crews.

Become a Trekkie at heart.  Start at the beginning and you'll surely be in love by the time you reach the final frontier.


*Posts you may enjoy are Lost and Star Trek.

Lost

The television show, Lost, has now come and gone.  It was the most wildly entertaining show.  From the very beginning, it was high paced and filled with drama.  While the show drastically changed from its strange beginnings in Season One.  It always kept you hooked, asking questions, looking for answers and wanting more.

Six seasons later and no more shows, suggest that Lost watchers should get over it, but we can't.  Lost was television at its best.  It was the perfect example of how to keep a viewer coming back for more.  It had excitement and sexy characters.  There were flashbacks, as well as flash forwards and even flashes to side toward the end the series.  

In my opinion, to date, no other show has risen to match the creativity of Lost. I highly recommend watching this series. Also, make sure you watch it with someone because you will want to talk about it.


*Another post you may enjoy is Star Trek.

The Ides of March

March 15th, also known as the ides of March, always reminds me of Julius Caesar.  Shakespeare's phrase, "beware the ides of March" is infamous for its negative connotation; the day Caesar is killed and betrayed.  This date is also historically attached to many other wonderful happenstances as well.

Today there are a variety of ways to incorporate plays like Hamlet into your life. You can read a play or rent both old school and updated movie versions on DVD.  That way the story becomes alive making it easier to get children interested.  In my house it's a positive excuse to explore the many great tragedies like Julius Caesar that William Shakespeare gave to society.

For more information on things that happened on this date here is a link to an article I enjoyed.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/03/15/ides-of-march-2011_n_835983.html#s253846&title=1985_The_First

The Upcoming Fitness Challenge

Mentally, I'm preparing to get ready for this physical challenge.  I have gathered all the necessary things.  I have my 30 Day Shred DVD; check.  I have two small hand weights; check.  I have a yoga mat; check.  I have a scale to weigh myself tomorrow so I will know whether I lost 20 pounds; check. 

I know it's not going to be easy, but I will not give up.  I'm ready.  Now all I need to do is wait for Tuesday, February 1, 2011 and it begins. 

I feel inspired and I know the participants are too.   

Jillian Michaels - 30 Day Shred

Star Trek

I had to write about the newest Star Trek movie because I love it.  I think it's phenomenal!  Any Trekkie would appreciate this movie and Star Trek newbies will like it too.  I do think you will have a better appreciation for it if you posses a Star Trek background, but it's a great movie anyway.  That means that any movie loving, science fiction action seeking movie nut can and should get behind this one. 

Honestly, I could watch this DVD over and over again and have.  That's an outstanding fact because believe me I'm not that type.  I almost always feel like I could be watching something else.  After all, there is always something I haven't seen that I could be loving.  Of course, it depends on your family and ages involved, but I'm listing this one with family fun.

The cast was in my opinion a perfect selection.  They made you believe the back story and also showed enough of each character's historical truth that Star Trek lovers have held near and dear to their hearts.  If you don't have this DVD, get it.  If you do, watch it again.