Side note of my night....

It amazes me at times that the "tough" exterior (although muffin-esque) is nothing but a facade. People who will terrorize the lives of others just to be cruel. People trusting and really believing the lies as biblical truths is how they were won over . As soon as they come to realize what the truths really are, the tables turn (and not in the sense of a Dialectical Behavior Therapy technique).

But as much as I wanted to confront my accuser, I am glad I didn't. My life is in a much better place because of your actions. I love the new job and I know I'll be sticking around there for awhile. My job isn't wavering in the breeze because people can't stand me. I am and forever will be, me...no one else. So, on that note....I thank you. =)

A night at the Movies

For those of you that don't know about "Fringe Films" you really should. When I was working at this place, often referred to as School of Hell on Chenango St. I met Jamie O. He was the Music teacher. Now, I can remember for almost 5 years that was the one "special class" I always wanted to attend. I was excited to see what kind of amazing things he would come up with, introducing me to many things a long the way, such as: Rage Against the Machine, Anime movies, O Brother Where are thou, his music, and then...his movies.
I went to the first filming of the short film "From Dreg to Droog" and "Showdown at Sundown" a little over a year ago and loved them both. The artistic ways and filming scenes with such finesse they are astounding to watch.
Tonight I was able to go to a double feature, which was basically a triple feature due to a "short". I had unfortunately missed the premiere of their movie "Lunatic" so making it up tonight was on my agenda.
Tonight I was able to view the very funny short "My Baby". Mark Beretta (Co-Founder of Fringe Films, with Jamie O), was hysterical. A quick little jaunt into the "dark" when dealing with what is apparently a little demon spawn. 

Next up was the comedy "Jive Honkies". There's nothing quite like a millennium version of the 70's Blaxploitation movies (AKA: "Foxy Brown," "Shaft," "Cleopatra Jones," etc.). The guys did a terrific job and offered many laughs throughout...no wonder why kids are scared of the dentist...lol!
The final film, "Rummy" was a dark twist on an already dark subject of alcoholism. Jamie and Mark offered quite a few pondering moments as the lives of Buster and Rube spiral out of control into the abyss known as booze. While a more risque movie, it was definitely thought provoking. The foreshadowing was epic. And, without giving anything away, there are certain scenes in which were shot with such focus on detail, it was hard not to feel like you were there with these characters in their turmoil.
I would like to say, I had a great time tonight and hope to see some more great movies by Fringe Films. Jamie and Mark, my hat is off to you! Job well done!!

Here's the "Rummy Trailer" from Youtube

You can follow Fringe Films on:
Youtube.com (TheFringeFilms)
Facebook.com (Fringe Film Studios...Page)
&
TheFringeFilms.com

Eh....Taco Hell!

So I needed a quick lunch today when I was out and about. I figured, to save some money, I'd try Taco Bell. Now, I haven't eaten there in probably 10 years. Apparently I should have stayed away. The food was gross. Well, minus the "cheese roll up"...otherwise known as: melted cheese in a rolled tortilla shell...something I can do at home that doesn't cost me $0.99 to make. I also got a Freezee thing, Pomegranate Berry. I don't know if the mix was off but it was super powerful and I almost choked on a huge chunk of strawberry. Boo! Ugh...now my tummy is churning and really upset with me...Next time...it's Subway (at least there I can get cookies too)!

Changes?!

Sometimes in life I feel like change can be so mind numbing and terrifying, yet needed for growth. I often wonder where I would be if the changes that have occurred in my life never happened. It seems like from the time I was little until now, change has been the consistency I cling to. And, even though there are (numerous) times in which I feel like the change is going to break me, it never fails to only make me a stronger person. I feel like I can carry the world on my shoulders.

So, what changes are you making today? Being a better person? Going green? Saving money? Anything you do can mean positivity in someone else as well as yourself. I'm still learning and growing from all my "Changes" but I am trying (really hard, even when it doesn't seem like it) to do so for the greater good.

Keeping up with the Quigley's...The Beginning...

So here we are..I've decided that maybe a blog will help propel some of the thoughts spinning in my head...so that someone out there can read. Maybe have a couple laughs, or some tears, or maybe even a "Hmmm...didn't think of it that way" moment. So, here we go...and we all know "Keeping up with the Quigley's" should be rather interesting to say the least...