All change in my life - Back to work with a bang

Two weeks of work under my belt now. I am working at a local regional IT service provider. An excellent employer with a great team working for it. And I have been working hard there hence the lack of updates. I will try and rectify this over the forthcoming weeks.

What has been happening in my life in the last two weeks? Well lots but a couple of things worth reportin

The Hurt Locker

Well one non work highlight was that I managed to see "The Hurt Locker" at the cinema (using Orange Wednesday) discount before it came of any of the 5 local cinemas. It fact it annoyed me that a film that has been critically acclaimed and talked so highly, has a very interesting female director is on 1 cinema for what looked like 1 week. Sad!!!! Very sad. Luckily for us the queue to get to the box office was for "The Final Destination" and not this film.

Loaded up with my tea (popcorn, hot dog and diet coke) I sat down with my 2 friends who knew nothing about the film and loosely trusted my judgement. 2hrs later we walked out and they were agog with praise and spend the entire trip home discussing the film.

Having now had the discussion with mates and then listening/reading to Mark Kermode and a few other reviews I can boil it down a little.

1. The film is good, in fact it is great! It is not far off one of the best films of the year so far.
2. Its directed by Katherine Bigelow (pictured above) she who did Point Break and Strange Days amongst others. Those were quality films and for that fact alone this film should be on your list of films to watch.
3. This is not a film about the Iraq war or the conflict in Iraq or bomb disposal. Its about a man and his drive and a passion for the adrenalin rush that his job provides. The film does not delve even slightly into the politics of the Iraq war and the rights and wrongs of the whole conflict in the Middle East region.
4. Its beautifully shot and storyline keeps you on edge throughout the entire running time. Added to this the actual subject matter is nerve racking and I found myself through most of the film on edge and absolutely situationally putting myself in the place of the characters and thinking what would I do?
5. The film has no famous actors in the lead roles so you are not detracted from the story by looking and thinking about the star in the film. Having said that Guy Pearce (Neighbours), Ralph Fiennes (Harry Potter) and Evangeline Lilly (Lost) all appear in the story, but they are not the reason to go watch the film. But all the leads, Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie and Brian Geraghty do a sterling job and make best of the characters and are totally believable so you are immersed fully in the film. Each character playing a part of your psyche and playing against it well.

Job done. Another film under the belt in an often kid enforced, time drought of films to watch.

Who Moved My Cheese?

As part of my training I kindly got handed my copy of this sterling book. Its called "Who Moved My Cheese" written by Dr Spencer Johnson.

A great book and in this turbulent time of change it is an oasis and mind calmer and helps the reader ask some difficult questions.

For me personally I related to the book as I have had to deal with a lot of change and potential change and the book gave me clarity to what I was thinking and reassured me of my decisions.

It is an easy read and can be done in 20mins. It is simple but its messages are clear.

The one thing the person that gave me the book asked and indeed the authored requests was that I pass the book onto someone else. Who want its then?

Images used are from IGN and amazon.co.uk with non commecial usuage and with thanks

The Pocket Dangerous Book For Boys

Interesting Present - Cool
Originally uploaded by Roly Mo

Woo Hoo.
I finally got a copy of this famed book (so I believe). In Hardback too.

Looks interesting, but right now I have to concentrate on pictures and a presentation. As I am getting pressure from the party revellers to upload some shots of the fun from my party on Saturday.

Thanks to all that attended the party, all those who sent/gave me cards and or presents. They were all thoroughly appreciated.

Friends matter.

R