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February 18th, 2006 - It's been nearly a year and a lot has happened and I appologize for me getting this out so late. Curtis, I hear ya and now here's an update. I'm officially married to my beautiful wife Tara on August 6th, 2005. We spent our honeymoon in Mexico and throughly enjoyed ourselves. :o) We moved closer to my job up in Chicago and she's working on finishing up her doctorate degree. Thing's have been very exciting for us and a lot has happened. Thing's at work have been shaping up a little, nothing too exciting other than being in charge of the PDA devices. I'm looking at options for my future and determining where I fit. As of right now it's hard to tell what will happen this year but I'm hoping for some good things to happen here soon. Other than that nothing too new or exciting to share with you all. Oh, I guess some news is vacation time is coming up here soon and I can't wait. We will be going to Florida and seeing ths sun again. It's just freezing today, 1 degree Farenheit to be exact!! Anyways, sorry for the long delay and I will have some wedding shots up soon. In the meantime, take care and god bless.
May 8th, 2005 - Well I've been quite busy you could say since the last time I wrote. First off, Tara and I found our first 'home'. At the end of this month I will completely move. The city we will be living will be Aurora, IL. It will greatly cut down my commute time to Chicago and put us in a nice place to start off our lives together. It is a very exciting and busy time for us both. She has been quite busy with school work as I with work. We are trying our best to get everything done with the wedding soon. We will be getting Married in August of this year so time is going by quickly. All in all though we both are doing great and taking a day at a time. My sister is now about done with college and my brother will be going to a university in August of this year. Times are flying by but I'm very excited for all the things ahead. My health has been quite good as of late. I haven't had any pains or problems that hinder me from doing the things I'd like to do. I've been trying to stay in shape by running and working out. My heart is still going out to all my comrades in the armed forces. My unit was deployed and is Iraq currently...please pray for their safety and families. That is all I have for now; I will try to keep you up to date the best way I know how. Keep your heads up and focus on the Lord. God bless you!!
March 6th, 2005 - Wow, it has almost been 6 months since I've written on this website! Wow have I gotten behind! Well I have a few things to get you all caught up on. First and foremost I am officially engaged. This weekend I surprised my wife to be with her and my family at dinner. I have been planning it for a couple of months now and it all went according to plan! We are currently working on setting the date and once I know that I will post it. The next few months will be extra busy but very exciting! I am very excited about starting a 'new' life with an incredible person who has been with me through all the hard times. I also have been officially honorably discharged from the US Army. As many of you may know my health has been a constant battle. I'm still seeing doctors and specialists regularly but leaving that in God's hands and thanking him each day that I have. So those are a couple of things that have happened in my life as of recent. I am still working in downtown Chicago, IL and loving the experiences I've been given while on the job. I've learned a lot and love what I do! I couldn't thank God more than what he's has and is doing in my life. Each one of you is in my heart, mind, and prayers. God bless you all!
October 12th, 2004 - It has been a long time since I've wrote anything on this website. I am sorry that it has taken me so long to write...but I have news to share. I will be getting baptised this Sunday and am very excited for whats in store for my life. I've read a lot of books more than 7, since the last time I wrote, and still am reading. I'm learning a lot and am excited about the things that I learn each day. I also have been dealing with military and health issues. For those who don't know my military unit was called up to Iraq. Yes, that means everyone from my unit goes...well don't get your hopes up folks. My military career will be coming to an end. My health has been to bad lately for those events to occur and the doctors have stated their points on the matter. Other than that I've been working in Chicago and loving it. I absolutely love my job!!! I will be taking some tests for work soon and ask for your prayers for comfort and a sense of peace while taking the tests. I will let you know when I pass the tests. I also will be posting pictures and movie reviews soon. Stay tuned, stay strong, stay true. God bless, Matt
August 15th, 2004 - First off I'd like to offer up an apology. It was brought my attention yesterday that there was some unappropriate pictures in my guestbook. I was unaware of this and apologize to all those who that offended. For future reference I will monitor the guestbook much more closely and make sure it doesn't have the junk on it! So I appolgize for that! To share whats going on my life in the past month (basically). Well I've been to Las Vegas on vacation and dealing with health issues (as always). Life has been a blessing and have finished many books I'd like to share. First off I finished, "Let The Journey Begin" by Max Lacado...it was a short but nice insightful book about looking toward new beginnings in life. I also read another book about a family who endured a lot of stuggles (for some reason I can't find or think of the name of the book) in their beliefs. Another book I read was "Reason In Balance" by Phillip Johnson...this book let me tell you is in depth but discusses the changes in the world that have caused christianity to go to the back burner. Last but not least I have finished reading the Book Of Mormon. I'm sure most of you who have not read the book think that I'm crazy or something but I'm actually not. If you haven't read the book I recommend you read it. Its not like the world makes it out to be...if you actually read it you would be surprised. This is NOT a replacement of the bible nor is is a book that Joesph Smith made up. If you have a chance read it...and don't let the rumors or whatever get involved; you would be surprised and blessed all at once! I will start reading the bible from start to finish soon as well and I can't wait. I have pictures of Las Vegas on picture page two if you are interested! Also leave a message in the guestbook and tell me what you think! Movie ratings will be up soon....I promise! :o)
July 26th, 2004 - Busy, busy, busy...man I've been busy this past week! It has been good though and I'm glad that it was. I've got some pictures that I have posted on page 2 and thats pretty much it for today. I have finished that book I was talking about called "The Elect Lady" and learned a lot. It was very interesting and exciting to understand more things that I haven't understood before. Today I'm probably one of the happiest guys in the whole world. You ask why? Well to be honest God can change you and make you his own. I feel as though God has taken my life changed me as a person, made me better than before, and blessed me for honoring him through it all. Change is hard but if you have a daily walk with him and talk with him often he will guide you. That's pretty much it for today and I will eventually come around to posting the movies but didn't have a chance today. God bless you all!
July 19th, 2004 - Well I've got lots to share so it may or may not be a long one. First off I've added another two books into my finished READ books. Both of them are good in their own unique way...the first one probably will have a profound impact on my life in many different ways. It's called, "The Call At Evening" by Jesse Ward. To those of you who are confused about life and not sure of a lot of things...READ THAT BOOK! It only clarified and amplified what I believe today. The other book I completed this week already was "The 10 Commandments Of Dating" by Ben Young & Dr. Samuel Adams. I'm glad I've had time read this book since I've had it since high school . I'm running out of books to reado so I recruited some more spiritual and uplifting books from my parents and well be going through them once I finish my final book at the house I want to read. I will share about that book I'm sure soon enough. I've posted a new picture in gallery 2 and will be posting movies here sometime this week. I've got enough now to post 'em. Recent news with my health...well its not much better than the last time I wrote. It actually got worse at one point and I still am not 100%. I will be visting my friends at the hospital again and review the pains. Please pray for me and this rough time. One thing that I've started is going back to the basics of life and enjoying old school music...boy its refreshing. Sinatra and the others still sound great today! Anyways, till next time I'll see you around.
July 13th, 2004 - Today's note will be short and sweet...I've updated my hobbies page for the moment. I haven't revised the whole thing but will hopefully revamp that soon...yes I like to procrastinate. :o) Thanks to college... As far as the health...well I guess its about the same as before. This past weekend I did a PT test for the military, needless to say it hurts. Someday soon, maybe, I will be able to function normally. I really doubt it though since I've been training for it for a while now. I've started another book this week and enjoy reading its contents and may share some at a later date with some of you. If any of you has any prayer request please send it my way I'm going to get one compiled and start something I've never done before. I'll post more stuff and pictures soon...hopefully next time!
July 9th, 2004 - After looking over this website I stumbled across my favorite quote. Man it still hits me today...its amazing how scripture hits the heart when you need it most. Life this week has been a bit frustrating at work...super busy but I'm learning to deal with issues in my personally that need to change in order for me to be a man of God. I pray everyday that those faults get removed from my life. I completed another book this week called "In His Grip"By Jim Sheard & Wally Armstrong. There were a few things in there that really hit me and I enjoyed the things God showed me that I need to change in my life. Each day is a struggle but I know Christ is right there with me through it all. It's amazing how God reveals himself in many ways. I hope all of you had a wonderful week and praised God for the week and the blessings I'm sure he's given you. I revised my extra curricular activites and goals so check them out if you'd like. I will be posted some movie reviews soon even though there won't be very many. I've been running a lot and my body is back in the pain I had a year ago and I'm not sure what it all means but its not good. I'm just gonna take it a day at a time and see if it will go away or if it doesn't, time to visit my favorite place...the doctor's. It seems as though I'm at the doctors more than any where else I'd rather be. Oh well, its just a part of my life I guess.
July 7th. 2004 - This message is to let you know I've updated my goals and extra curricular activities. I will be fasting again today so that will all I will make note of for today. I've completed another book called "Wild At Heart" by John Eldredge. The book was very interesting and brought a lot of things to me that I overlooked in my life. It's amazing when you look back on life and realize the past mistakes you've made. I will point out some quotes from it on a later date and share what I felt touched me. NOTE: to all you guys out there with a companion I will now share this. Thank God everyday for her and let her know that you love her. You really don't know what a blessing you had or have until they are gone. I can honestly say I can't thank God enough for what I learned and had. As I take one day at a time I now realize the failures of being a man but at the same time I know God is with me always. So with that in mind, fellas stay the course and be strong. God bless you!
July 5th, 2004 - The holiday is now over and I hope you all had a wonderful fourth of July. This fourth means a little bit different than most fourth's to me in many ways. One that sticks out the most in my mind is war. The military is very active these days and has me concerned for my future. I do not know what will happen but I do know that God is in control. Tomorrow marks the half way point on my alert status. For those of you who didn't know 45 days ago I was put on alert. My length was 60 days and now they have moved the maximum up to 90 days. So feeling a concern for this has been on my mind daily. Another reason is the changes in my life...so many changes it seems as though I deshelved into someone else. My job is in a HUGE city where I have no idea how to go about ignoring my 'roots' and the responsbility of planning a future which I don't think I can do in my current situation. So life begins its journey but I now rest fully in the Lord's hands and am thankful for each day I'm alive and thankful to celebrate holidays like this weekend. I hope all of you had a blessed weekend and I'll keep you posted on the fun military stuff.
July 2nd, 2004 - Theres a lot to share but so little time this morning to explain what's going on in my life now but I have realized a few things. Numbero Uno that is cars are not of value anymore to me...the same door I had fixed just recently got a HUGE gash in it. Yea, all I can say is that put your treasures where God wants you to. This has become clear to me now...or else people are out to get my car...who knows maybe its a target. The next thing is reading is a blessing...each day I ride the train I learn something more about my christian life. I have now finished another book which I got on father's day at church which was very inspirational. The next book that I'm on is AWESOME it pretty puts me on the spot and makes me think about who I am today. Well I will explain more about those in the upcoming days. This job is incredible a four day weekend for me...not sure what I am going to do but I'll try to make the best of it. I'll keep you all posted.
June 30th, 2004 - Well today's message will be short n' sweet. Today I will be working and praying pretty much all day. I have read the patriarchs cry and have studied God's word and ask for interceding on this day. I feel nervous for what I'm about to do but I know God doesn't ask of us more than we can handle. Therefore, I will be undergoing the proclaiming fast as requested. May God richly bless you this day. I love you all.
June 28th, 2004 - It's amazing but I actually started a new photo gallery. There is only 3 pictures in it but its a start to another one. So take a look at the pictures that are there and more will be coming in the new gallery. I have been studying and praying a lot recently and have now come under a greater understanding to the things I face today. As I stated before change is something I'm facing in almost every aspect of my life. Today as I was reading a book called "Finishing The Course" by Jim Sheard & Wally Armstrong which I also finished. :o) I came across some scripture verses that will help me endure these changes. Let me share them with you; "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things," Matthew 6:34. Then it goes on and says remember the past and learn from it, consider the future and plan for it, and live in the present and enjoy it. This will and has been difficult for me to endure since change is something that brings fear into me more than anything. I know now that fear is only created from the evil one and not from my heavenly father. The final verse I will share with you all is from James 1:2-4 and it says, "My brethren, count it all joy, when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing." This is exactly what I have to endure today. Patience that God will direct me in the plan he has for my life. I can only pray, study, fast, and live like Christ did...when I do this I must wait on Jesus to direct me. It hasn't been easy for all these changes but I have come under the great thought that if you seek guidance from God with a sincere heart he will grant it. This week many blessings did occur in my life and each one I am thankful. Its truely amazing to go to church again and feel the love Christ has for us. Well I must come to a close for today. I pray that all you will seek God's plan for your life. Whenever you are scared or afraid remember that it is not from the father but the deciever.
June 26th, 2004 - A week has now passed and now the vail of working in the big city has disappeared (sort of). I have lots of stories to tell but if you want to hear 'em you'll have to talk to me or email me because its easier that way. :o) I have enjoyed the train rides and now have finished TWO, yes TWO books. I haven't read a single book since 4th grade book it reading progam, no joke. Well I figure now that I have time might as well use it. Well both books are on both extremes, as far as topics, but both are very very good books. The first book I completed is one that I recommend highly to add to your collection if you read books. The book is on a topic that most us christians ignore or know nothing about. It is fasting...yes fasting. I think its something important about being a follower of Christ today. Unlike most 'christians' today...this is something I feel must be done in order to realize God's power in prayer and studying alone. If you are interesting in reading this book it is called "Fast Your Way To Health" by Lee Bueno. Now the title may be decieving but its not just for health reasons it goes on and explains every different type of fast. The other book I completed was "Letters To Phillip" by Charlie Shedd. This topic is way off the spectrum from the other book but it talks about marriage. If you are a male and you want to be a wonderful husband (if you aren't married now...someday) and be happy the rest of your lives. This book gives good advice to the christian man of today. I have lots of other books that I will be reading...I believe 7 as a matter of fact. Some of these books I have had for YEARS. So its good to get back into reading and enjoy the fellowship alone and with Christ revealing the things I need to know. Anyways, today I'm enjoying a Saturday for the first time in what seems years and am thankful for God's blessings. It is even funnier that I mention that another, yes another job called me for a position in their company. So that makes TWO job offers this week on top of the new one I've had. Its amazing to see God's answer to prayer...hes truely blowing me away. Well I will keep you all updated this week as best I can. In the meantime have a blessed week and spend some time thanking the lord for his daily blessings. God bless.
June 23rd, 2004 - -UPDATED- God's blessings in this time are overflowing. Another job called me recently and slated me for a project with them. Unfortunately I will eventually turn them down but at this moment I have now the blessings of two jobs...both in the field that I enjoy. Today's update will be short and sweet. I will be actuallly 'working' today since the first two days were mostly meetings. That will be it for today's update...but like I said I have pictures and will post a picture or two on the site so you have an idea what my building looks like. And here are a few pictures my friends...now located in gallery 2!!! Stay posted for more pictures to come.
June 22nd, 2004 - The job has now begun...lots of things to say but I need to get to work this morning. I will show pictures that I have taken and explain more about the job hopefully sometime this week. In the meantime I will let you all know that all is well so far...but much more to learn yet.
June 12th, 2004 - Sorry I wasn't so descriptive on the job or what I will be doing. Let me try this over again. The job is with Publicis Groupe, which is the third largest advertising agency in the WORLD, therefore it is a pretty big company. If you are interested their website is found at Publicis Groupe. My job starts the 21st of this month and my job title is Analyst I (currently changing name from Junior Analyst to Analyst I). I am very nervous and think of it often since it is a different life for me and definitely scary. After my first day I will share with you how my experinence goes. I'm so nervous that I'm making plans to make a route to work since I have no idea how 'city' life is. Hopefully I will survive. I will keep you updated the best I know how.
June 10th, 2004 - I have some news for you all. I finally got my first 'real' job out of college. I will be working in downtown Chicago. I'm very nervous and very excited at the same time. Thank you to those who prayed for me...I'm still not doing the greatest but just wanted to share that with you all. I'm in the situation now with another Hoobastank song called, "What Happened To Us?"...I will remain positive and stay in constant prayer. Please continue to pray for me. Thank you all!
June 2nd, 2004 - Today has changed my life in many ways and in ways I did not want. Theres nothing I can do now but look forward. I have lost all that I've had today but I want to share with you all a song that is directed to the one I love. She has changed my life and made me a better person. I will miss her dearly. The song is called "The Reason" by Hoobastank. This song hits exactly how and what I've felt the past two years. I love you all, may god richly bless you. Pray for me, for I do not know when I will be going overseas for the military. Till next time.....
March 14th, 2004 - Well it's been an eventful month thus far with lots to got yet. I have decided I'm way past due with posting movie ratings...I probably have near 50 so I should probably post em. As far as update on myself...things have been getting better gradually. I'll keep you updated as best I can. As far as movies heres the movies that will be added: American Wedding, Basic, The Beach, Best In Show, Big Fish, Blair Witch Project, Bruce Almighty, Dave, Don Juan de Marco, Drumline, Elf, The Great Escape, The Grifters, Hidalgo, The Hunted, Intolerable Cruelty, Kill Bill Vol. 1, Knockaround Guys, Last Samurai, Legends Of The Fall, The League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen, The Lord Of The Rings : The Return Of The King, Lost In Translation, Malcolm X, Master and Commander: The Far Side Of The World, Moonlight Mile, Notorious, Nurse Betty, Once Upon A Time In Mexico, Open Range, Out Of Time, The Passion Of The Christ, Psycho (1960), Radio, Raging Bull, Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves, Seabiscuit, Secondhand Lions, Sleepy Hallow, Something's Gotta Give, The Story Of Seabiscuit, S.W.A.T., and What's Eating Gilbert Grape. If you count them...I believe that's a total of 43 new movies for this months addition. Feel free to check em out at the movie ratings section. It will be a while before I post again...I will be working on another website for my girlfriend's father. Enjoy!
March 2nd, 2004 - It has been a long time and boy have things changed. In this coming month more things will change. I'm nervous and excited to see what is in store. As of right now I'm pretty miserable. It seems as though I'm in a dark hole. I'm in a job where I feel I'm not utilizing my knowledge. The job search has been a struggle and hard for me to focus on today. To be honest I'm probably no where near where I hoped to be sometime last year. Pray for me and the decisions to come.
October 24th, 2003 - Well it has been a week later and I have started a new job as of Wednesday. With that all in mind I am ready to share with you all of my movie reviews that I have stored up for the past few months. The movies I am going to be inlcuding at this time will be the following: An Officer And A Gentleman, Apocalypse Now, Boiler Room, The Big Lebowski, Black Sheep, Casino, Confidence, Cruel Intentions, Dreamcatcher, Finding Nemo, Hollywood Homicide, The Hulk, The Hunt For The Red October, The In-laws, Legally Blonde, Matchstick Men, National Lampoon's Van Wilder, Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl, Spring Forward, Stand By Me, Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines, True Romance, The Untouchables, and Windtalkers. I have more movies that I have seen but I will save those for later. I will be getting a scanner very soon and that will help out when I want to add pictures to this website. Stay tuned and sorry for the long wait!
October 17th, 2003 - Wow, It has been a long time and I appologize for the long wait on the update on me and the website lately. I have a bunch of movies that I will be putting on the website but first I want to share whats goin on with me for right now. If some of you didn't already know I have an internship with IBM right now and will be finishing up this coming Monday actually. Well it has been interesting time for me to say the least. I have learned a lot but look forward to stepping forward with a full time job somewhere. Well as far as where that is, it is a weird thing I have been offered a position to be a General Manager of restaurant called Noodles and Company. This firm is actually headquartered in Colorado but I will be in charge of branch about 30 minutes from home. I look forward to the laid back style but not sure what expect. I'll keep you updated as best I can. Also, if you don't already know this my college footbacll team ROCKS!! Thats right we are now ranked 12th/16th on recent polls and we are undefeated. GO HUSKIES!! I didn't know we were gonna blow up like this...I knew we were good but not this good. We have a great future for our school now and things are looking up for the university. Everything is up, applications, future football interviewees, and attendence. Pretty soon the school...probably next year will have close to 27,000 students. What an exciting time for NIU! Anyways, if any of you are interested in music...boy theres lots coming out right around Christmas. I look forward to the sophomore release of Blindside and see if they are for real or just a one cd band. I also look forward to Skillet's new album, Jars of Clay, and of course P.O.D.'s album. Should be interesting to say the least. I forgot to mention that I still go to school and probably may end up with a 4.0 this semester. Other than that the health has been very good and I can't God enough about how good my life has been lately with all of his blessings.
July 2nd, 2003 - Well I'm back after surgery...I'm recovering but doing well enough to update this website. Some things to mention this time around is that I have added my buddy from Northern's link to his website. Check it out if you would like to find out more about him. I've got a ton of movies to share so I will get to you with those as soon as I can. 25th Hour, Almost Famous, Army Of Darkness, The Astronaut's Wife, Bad Boys, Behind Enemy Lines, Ben-Hur, Blade Runner, Bowling For Columbine, Chariots Of Fire, Crimson Tide, Dances With Wolves, Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, Identity, The Italian Job, The Last Castle, Lethal Weapon 2, Lethal Weapon 3, Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels, The Magnificent Seven, The Man Who Knew Too Much, Maverick, Misery, Narc, O Brother, Where Art Thou?, One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, Panic Room, Platoon, The Recruit, Sergeant York, Strangers On A Train, Top Gun, William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet, Wonder Boys, and The Wrong Man will be the movies this time around.
June 19th, 2003 - What's up people?!? How are we doing this fine summer? Good I hope! I've been busy with a lot of little things in my life and it has been a while since I've written anything on here. I will be having surgery the end of this month so if you could say a prayer for me on the 27th that would be great. I will be removing my gallbladder...and for those of you who don't know what that is that's ok, just say a prayer. :o) Well I've got a lot of movies to share with you, this time around I have 20 movie reviews. I hope you enjoy them! They are: About Schmidt, Angela's Ashes, Casblanca, Close Encounters Of The Third Kind, Erin Brockovich, Fear & Loathing In Las Vegas, From Hell, The Good Girl, The Matrix Reloaded, North By Northwest, Old School, The Others, Raising Arizona, The Siege, Suspicion, Sweet Home Alabama, This Is Spinal Tap, Unforgiven, X2: X-Men United, and Young Frankenstein.
April 25th, 2003 - Sup ya'll, well recent news is my first semester as a graduate student is coming to a close finally. It has been hard but but enjoyable. I've been working hard on a website with a couple of other guys and if you want to check it out the click here! It's not done yet...but will be completed this weekend if everything works out. Also in other news I have a new ride. For those of you who are interested it is a 1999 Toyota Camry; this is probably the best car I have ever driven/owned! I will be posting pictures, hopefully soon, of the car. Alright now on to the movies...this time around I have a combination of both new and old movies. I tried to 'culture' myself by going to the classics. Check 'em out, they are: 8 Mile, Phone Booth, The Game, Barbershop, The Pianist, Red Dragon, The City Of The Lost Children, Rear Window, The Shining, Vertigo, The Player, and Holes.
April 11th, 2003 - Well hello everyone, I figure I would give everyone the latest news about me this time around. I have been watching movies but won't be posting them for another couple of weeks. I wanted to give you an update on my health. For those of you who don't know I have been going to the hospital and various other doctor's regularly to check out my gallbladder. Well basically it boils down that my gallbladder is similar to a 70 year olds according to them. For those of you who don't know what a gallbladder is, it is a organ that digests fats that you eat. Anyways, the result will have to be surgery in the future to remove it. I get a lot of pain if I eat something with a lot of fat. Therefore, I am on a LOW FAT diet. Yea, that's right I am on a low fat diet. It is really restrictive and not too too fun. I really don't need it since I'm too skinny as it is but that is the way it goes. Anyways, that's about it with my health right now. As far as school I have about one month left for the semester then summer break, YEA :o) ! Stay tuned for more movie ratings and my recently developed spring break pictures!
March 17th, 2003 - Now that Spring Break is over and done with I've got movies to bring you! I will be posting some pictures of Spring break as well once I get them. For those of you who are interested where I was during Spring break I was in Florida. Yes, I was there for one week with my girlfriend and her family. It was a learning experience but it was a lot of fun. Anyways if you would like to know more about that email me and I'll get back to you on the details. The movies I will be bringing you are: Trainspotting, Antwone Fisher, Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind, Run Lola Run, The Transporter, How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days, Sexy Beast, Jaws, One Hour Photo, and Jonah: A Veggie Tales Movie. Go the movie raitings page for more detailed information on those movie ratings.
January 30th, 2003 - Sup yo, How is everyone doin'? I'm hangin in there...well the news has it that I'm back in the saddle again for more school. Wonderful...well not really...but I've started my graduate school dreams. I'll give you an update how the semester goes. Anyways, in other news I have lots of movies for you to check out. Here we go Scarface, Blow, Punch Drunk Love, In The Bedroom, About A Boy, Psycho, From Dusk Till Dawn, The Goonies, Brotherhood Of The Wolf, Y Tu Mama Tambien, and Adaptation...phew that was a lot! I also updated some information on the Hobbies page and this page so take a look at what I've added!
January 6th, 2003 - Happy New Year!! Well after much request I have posted new pictures of me in the pictures page. If you look under the photo album you will be able to see some pictures of me during Thanksgiving of this year and my birthday which was the 24th of November. I have put a picture of my bro, sis, and girlfriend as well. Well in other news I have updated my movie review page and added years to each movie on the page. This will help you determine what year the movie was out and whatever reason you would like to find out. I have added new movies as well and they are: Goodfellas, The Way of The Gun, Sleepers, Screwed, The Lord of the Rings: Two Towers, Gangs Of New York, Sum Of All Fears, The Usual Suspects, XXX, and Catch Me If You Can. Check back in the near future for more updated information!!
December 17th, 2002 - It's over! Yes, thats right I have graduated with my bachelors degree in Operations Management and Information Systems. It has been a long run but God has been with me every step of the way. My life hasn't been the easiest to live but I guess that's what makes me unique. I truly hope that you can learn from my life and that you are thankful for the days God has given you! My past 6 months have been a long roller coaster with constant doctor visit's but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I can't you all for you support and prayers during that rough time! Well before I write a long book I wanted to let you all know I will be attending Northern Illinois University for approximately another year and a half to get a masters degree in management in information systems. Well that's a little update for you and now here's some movie reviews. Well this time around I've got Reign of Fire, Bad Company, Proof Of Life, Godfather I, Rosemary's Baby, and The Ring. Check back soon for more updates and pictures.
December 1st, 2002 - Well I'm another year older and still look the same so I guess thats a good thing. Anyways, I will be graduating in two weeks from today actually. Kinda scary to see how time fly's I will let you know what happens next in my life. In the meantime I have some moview reviews for you to check out Silence of the Lambs, 28 Days, Slackers, Solaris, Donnie Darko, Pulp Fiction, Tomcats, and Hollywood Shuffle. I hope you all had a wonderful thanksgiving!
October 30th, 2002 - I'm back for the attack and I'm gonna surprise you with some more movies. To all of you who wonder will I ever update my website besides the movies...well my friend expect something around Christmas break where I have a lot more free time to upgrade the site. Anyways here are the new movies Mr Deeds, Enough, Monsters, Inc., Signs, Bedazzled, Changing Lanes, Blade II, and See Spot Run. Enjoy and come back around Christmas to see the new look!
October 12th, 2002 - Welcome back to my website. I thought I'd some movie ratings to get my mind of midterms for the moment. I have Runaway Bride, Requiem For A Dream, and Road To Perdition. This will be my final semester as a undergraduate at Northern Illinois University. I'm very excited and nervous about the future all at the same time. I will be going to graduate school and I'll let you know where I'm going to go. Check out my ratings...and yes more pictures will be added very soon.
September 21, 2002 - Yo, Yo, Yo...what's up people?! I have more move reviews for you boys and girls. It has been brought to my attention that there is something that say &Idot....a lot in my movie review page...I do not put that on the page on purpose. I believe that has something dealing with my webpage construction software. I'll look into it further. Anyway I've got more movie reviews and they are Rat Race and Next Friday. Check it out!
September 9th, 2002 - After lots of computer problems....well my monitor blew. I have more movie reviews to bring for all you youngins. The movies I will be bringing you are Being John Malkovich and My Big Fat Greek Wedding. I hope you all had a great Labor Day!
August 17th, 2002 - Well time is running out for this summer. I have had fun and created a lot of memories. I want thank all of you who were a part of the memories. May God richly bless you all and I HOPE to see you all again next summer. Thank you for all your prayers and support. On a lighter note I will be adding one new movie and that is Ocean's 11 the 1960 release.
August 12th, 2002 - I have returned from my long vacation and brought you back a ton of movie reviews so be ready. The movies I added are the following: Bourne Identity, Moulon Rouge, Outbreak, Die Hard 2, Fallen, Simple Men, Simon Birch, A Walk To Remember, A River Runs Through It, The Bodyguard, Bettlejuice, Austin Powers Goldmember, Total Recall, I Am Sam, Solider, The Crocodile Hunter, and Something About Mary. Now that the summer is coming to a close I wish you the best for the upcoming school year! Keep checking this site for more updates!
July 9th, 2002 - Well I have been laid up for a while with health issues but I'm back on my feet. I have brought new movie reviews on the following: The Ghost and the Darkness, Minority Report, Charlie's Angels, Insomnia, Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, Men In Black, Out Cold, and Orange County. I hope all of you had a wonderful Fourth of July and that your summer is going very good!
May 23rd, 2002 - I've been busy working on my other webpage and hopefully that will be up soon but in terms of this website I have included the following movies to the movie ratings page: Spy Game, X-Men, and Tremors. I hope all of you have a wonderful Memorial Day! Keep checking the site for more updates!!
May 14th, 2002 - I have included more new movie reviews on Ice Age, Primal Fear, Joy Ride, Deuces Wild, Pi (a.k.a. the pi symbol), The Bone Collector, Cheech & Chong's Up In Smoke, Spiderman, The Last Of The Mochicans, High Crimes, and K-Pax. Go to the Movie ratings page to find out more about those particular movies!
April 13th, 2002 - I have added a new movie review on Training Day starring Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawk. Check it out on the movie reviews page!
April 1st, 2002 - I have added new movie reviews of the following: What Women Want, Die Hard I, We Were Soliders, Lethal Weapon I, Wayne's World II, Fifth Element, Batman Beyond: Return of Joker, Life, Analyze This, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, The Rookie, and Black Hawk Down. Please check them out on the Movie Reviews link on the left-hand side. Thanks!
March 19th, 2002 - I have updated my movie page. There is more information, top 10 worst, movie categories, and they are all alphabetized. I will add some new movies very soon so make sure you check it out soon!
March 5th, 2002 - I have a new guestbook now and hopefully this one works better for you all. Let me know what you think. I also updated the information on this page. I also reviewed new movie John Q and classic action movie Terminator 2: Judgement Day. I have my top five movie ratings thus far on the movie ratings page added too! I've been busy and I also will alphabetize the movies and double check my ratings so the all seem right.
March 3rd, 2002 - Well boys and girls here it is the new website...its been a work in progress for only about 4 hours but its up and I hope you like the new format...if you don't let me know how you feel about it. I hope to keep this website updated more than any other site I've created....we will see. Anyways have fun and leave a nice message in my guestbook and say hey! Oh there is a few new pictures of me in there too...God bless!
September 28th, 2001 - Hello, how is everyone? I’m alive and well and been busy as usual. I’m back at NIU now and finishing up my degree in Operations Management and Information Systems and my minor is in Economics. I will be graduating December 2002, yeah!!! Anyways if any of you are wondering if I’ve been busy with the Army. Answer to that question is “YES” I’ve been on the move since the 11th of this month doing training exercises and various other military exercises. I will be keeping you updated on that progress if anything happens; otherwise, I hope you are all well! I’ll keep you posted! God bless!
Goal Statement's
I want the make life enjoyable and the best possible time of my life! I am currently going to Northern Illinois University for my masters in Information Systems(MIS). Some long term goals are that I want to become a missionary in my later part of my years possibly or heavily involved in church activities at whatever level. Other long term goals I have in my life are simple but good. I'd like to save up and get a simple farm house with some acerage. I would then like to get about 3 or so dogs, raise chickens, have a garden, and live like I've always wanted in the COUNTRY. The city life is not for me at all and will never be no matter what the job tries to get me to do. Not sure where it will be but hopefully sometime next August that will be possible. We will see where the Lord leads me from here. I also would like to pick up fishing and get really into it. I'm considering a trip to Canada or go some where to LEARN. It's something I enjoy when I do it but I haven't had the chance to really but I'm gonna get into it soon. Golf is another thing I'd like to pick up some more and get better at. First off I need to get better clubs which are 50 years old!!! :o)
Favorite Quote
My favorite quote is "Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Extra-Curricular Interests
My interests are Soccer, which I play goalie or a defenseman, Basketball, playing & learning how to play the guitar, running, picking up the golf clubs, fishing, learning about trees, dogs, and fish. This is my sixth year at Northern Illinois and I'm still not finished with school! I also love to play the card game Euchre, play video games, watch movies, and learn about computers. My most important activity is listening to music, on average, I listen about 4 hours of my day at the very least. I also am in the national guard for Illinois and have served four years. This is my fourth semester as a graduate student at Northern and I will be graduating sometime soon, Yea!!! Once I'm completed with that degree that will be it for school, well for a while that is, till I get my dream degree. For those of you who are interested that is an Executive MBA. Some of these may be a stretch but I'm just going to take it a day at a time and see where God leads me.
School Background
I am from the Quad Cites and I graduated from Riverdale High School in Port Byron,IL. After I graduated high school I went to a community college in the quad cities called BlackHawk College and recieved my Associates degree in Business Administration. I transferred to Northern Illinois University in 2000 and graduated with my Bachelors of Science degree in December of 2002. I am currently working full time and attending graduate school for my Masters of Science degree.
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