The End of Summer

On August 25th my Summer will be officially over.  This is the day I will return to work over at the High School.  It has been a long summer for me this year.  I have been able to put the house together, which we just purchased back in June.  I have been able to start attending school over the Internet with National University and I have been able to do some reading.  this summer has been an enjoyable time off, but I was beginning to get a little stir crazy.  With the purchase of the new home we did not go on any trips like we did last year, but I will say this, staying home has help in saving money on gas.  Even though gas prices have gone down they are still not low enough, but that is another story.

This year will be the last time I get to work with my students.  They are all Seniors now and will be graduating in June.  I have a great bunch of kids, but before I get ahead of myself I need to slow down and enjoy the ride.

Pet Peeve

I have discovered a new pet peeve.  Today Dee and I went to watch the Angels V. Yankees (4-3 Win) and I learned that something that bothers me is the group that doesn't sit in the seats that they purchase.  Several groups around us failed to sit in the seats in which the purchased.  Now, because of this they would have to move when a new group showed up, they would have to move.

the problem is this seemed to continue through the entire game.  Now I know that it shouldn't bother me where people sit, but when they continue to get up, get in my way so I could not see the game that just bugs me.

So what are your pet peeves?  Is it the loud eater, the phone in the movies, what.

Comic Con '08

What can I say other than one day was not enough.  that is why I have my tickets for next year and it is for the entire session. 

This was my first year attending and I had a blast.  I was able to view new games that will be released on the PSN and other platforms as well as new movies soon to hit the BIG screen.  We were able to see many celebrities from Simon Pegg (Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead), Neal Patrick Harris (Doogie Howser), Nathan Fillion (Firefly, Serenity), and many more.  

Out of all the walking and picking up of free things the best part of my day was the Sony Online Entertainment party we were invited too when were were at the DC Universe booth. Upon entering the party over at the Hard Rock Hotel we ran into Lori Petty from tank girl, league of their own and point break.  We also ran into Adam Sesler from G4 tv, Jim Lee (artist and executive producer of DC Universe, but the one that stands out is the fact we were in the presence of LUKE SKYWALKER himself, yes i mean Mark Hamill.

Now you might think wow, that is just great, but have they done anything else?  That doesn't matter to a star wars fan it was LUKE SKYWALKER.  The other great thing is that drinks were on the house along with the food.  While at this party Shaun, Mark and I meet Jeramiah from Utah (Nice Guy) and we still keep in touch. We should be seeing him next year.

On top of all that I think the time i was able to spend with my friends was the best.  I got to see friends that I had not seen in some time and I had a blast.  I am looking forward to next year, but hopefully something else real soon.