what up? What Up? WHAT UP?!
Before I get started on this review, let me first publicly admit that I have not been on my game. For reasons, I wouldn't trade for the world! But hey, you still deserve to get my 2 cents of the movies.
Now that we have that cleared up... On to the movie.
I'm not gonna lie, I have never been a big fan of Thor, I didn't read the comics, I didn't watch the cartoon. I knew of him, and that was about it. So when I found out that they were doing a movie about him, I really didn't know how they were going to fill a 2 hour gap with action about this cat.
But after seeing it (albeit the bootleg version) I was thoroughly impressed. The story line made sense and I was entertained the whole time. It wasn't filled with corny lines, and it wasn't predicable, but it kept up with the story as told by Marvel comics.
I did feel that I needed to see this movie in order to fully get the story that Marvel was telling when they released Captain America and even the Avenger movie next summer. I was glad that I did see this movie and I can't wait until I can see Captain America (kinda late on that one too).
Overall I would say that if you like a good action flick, go see this one. To be honest, in my opinion, it's better than the last few James Bond's movies (and I'm a HUGE James Bond fan).
So until I can review the next one (X-Men, if I can stay up a few hours tonight)
Stress-Free
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7.22.2011
5.31.2011
Madea's Big Happy Family Review
What up good peoples...
Today, I have made up my mind to start the 2011 movie review season (YEEAAA -Gold Star for Jason) - Okay, enough of the corniness...
So last week, me and the wifey had the chance to go see Madea's Big Happy Family. Now, we are strong supporters of Tyler Perry and all his movies and plays. We actually had a chance to see the play a year earlier for mother's day as well.
2 things -
1) The play was much better (as to be expected)
2) The movie was still pretty darn good.
I laughed, I got choked up (yeah, I'm sensitive), but overall I really did enjoy myself. The acting was good and consistent (i.e. Janet Jackson wasn't in the movie) and surprisingly Shad "Bow Wow" Moss wasn't horrible (he was at least better than Janet Jackson, but that's not saying much, sorry Janet fans)
The movie had a pretty solid story line in which I could follow and I could definitely understand what everyone was going through. To be perfectly honest - that's all a movie really needs to be considered "good". So it was not a "GREAT" movie, but I would definitely recommend going to see it if you get a chance, or at least picking it up when it comes to your local library.
I definitely want to applaud T. Perry's loyalty and commitment to his actors, and he has definitely done some big things for a lot of people, as a fan of his stories and the actors he continues to employ (yes, including Janet, but not for her acting, um, "abilities"). I will continue to support him.
But don't trip my good peoples - I'm always down for a good bootleg (key word is GOOD).
Until the next showing...
HOLLA!!!
Stress-free
Universal
Movement of
Minorities
Escaping
Rigamarole
Mainly
Over
Visually
Interesting &
Entertaining
Stuff
Out...
Today, I have made up my mind to start the 2011 movie review season (YEEAAA -Gold Star for Jason) - Okay, enough of the corniness...
So last week, me and the wifey had the chance to go see Madea's Big Happy Family. Now, we are strong supporters of Tyler Perry and all his movies and plays. We actually had a chance to see the play a year earlier for mother's day as well.
2 things -
1) The play was much better (as to be expected)
2) The movie was still pretty darn good.
I laughed, I got choked up (yeah, I'm sensitive), but overall I really did enjoy myself. The acting was good and consistent (i.e. Janet Jackson wasn't in the movie) and surprisingly Shad "Bow Wow" Moss wasn't horrible (he was at least better than Janet Jackson, but that's not saying much, sorry Janet fans)
The movie had a pretty solid story line in which I could follow and I could definitely understand what everyone was going through. To be perfectly honest - that's all a movie really needs to be considered "good". So it was not a "GREAT" movie, but I would definitely recommend going to see it if you get a chance, or at least picking it up when it comes to your local library.
I definitely want to applaud T. Perry's loyalty and commitment to his actors, and he has definitely done some big things for a lot of people, as a fan of his stories and the actors he continues to employ (yes, including Janet, but not for her acting, um, "abilities"). I will continue to support him.
But don't trip my good peoples - I'm always down for a good bootleg (key word is GOOD).
Until the next showing...
HOLLA!!!
Stress-free
Universal
Movement of
Minorities
Escaping
Rigamarole
Mainly
Over
Visually
Interesting &
Entertaining
Stuff
Out...
3.31.2011
It's been a long time...
Big Ups to old school hip hop and the eighteenth letter (Rakim for those of you who don't know)
Well, my wifey said it best - we have been out of the loop for a moment, but (almost) 4 months later, we have returned to our proper spot of the "blogosphere".
She has made a commitment to blog on a weekly basis, so I too will blog more on a regular basis (not quite every week, but I'll keep 'em coming). I do want to point out, my thoughts and ideas are probably not as 'sane' as my wife's, but I will do my best to let y'all into my thought process of the daily happenings in the life of J.A.M. v 2.0 (Jason & Akesha Moore version 2.0 - Version 1.0 belongs to James & Annie Moore)
As wifey has done, I also have a few items that have been building in the last few months to talk about:
I want it all; Wants vs Responsibilities
My Insomnia has met it's match
Rules of Engagement (continuing series on the Rules EVERYONE has; men, women, white people, black people, husbands, mothers, etc, etc, etc...)
And of course S.U.M.M.E.R. M.O.V.I.E.S. is about to start up - May 6th - Thor
So, with all that being said -
Let's go!!!
HOLLA!!!
Well, my wifey said it best - we have been out of the loop for a moment, but (almost) 4 months later, we have returned to our proper spot of the "blogosphere".
She has made a commitment to blog on a weekly basis, so I too will blog more on a regular basis (not quite every week, but I'll keep 'em coming). I do want to point out, my thoughts and ideas are probably not as 'sane' as my wife's, but I will do my best to let y'all into my thought process of the daily happenings in the life of J.A.M. v 2.0 (Jason & Akesha Moore version 2.0 - Version 1.0 belongs to James & Annie Moore)
As wifey has done, I also have a few items that have been building in the last few months to talk about:
I want it all; Wants vs Responsibilities
My Insomnia has met it's match
Rules of Engagement (continuing series on the Rules EVERYONE has; men, women, white people, black people, husbands, mothers, etc, etc, etc...)
And of course S.U.M.M.E.R. M.O.V.I.E.S. is about to start up - May 6th - Thor
So, with all that being said -
Let's go!!!
HOLLA!!!
I'm Baacckkk
So I know it's been awhile, but apparently having a baby will do that to a mama. However, I'm back now and boy do I have stuff to blog about. Matter of fact, I'm planning to do it at least once a week. And yes, I must warn you that most of them will be about this sweet little bundle of a miracle that I'm acclimating to life. I'm sure once we head out doors when the weather warms up, I'll have more worldly craziness to discuss, but until then ... you get my brain on baby (or husband or family) minus what the crazies of the world have done. I do watch a few minutes of news or read a few lines of news every now & again so I may surprise ya with a few lines of WTFoolishness towards that. But yeah, this was just to let whoever out there is following & reading up on us ... that we're back.
Blog to look forward to as I get back on board (in no particular order):
Side Note: If you don't agree with me (or any other mother) blogging, talking, etc about their child all the time, get over yourself. He's a piece of me & we spend darn near every waking hour together. AND I read that talking about him actually enhances my brain - I'm all for brain power galore!
For now ... that is all ...
Blog to look forward to as I get back on board (in no particular order):
- Final Four of the "Who-The-Hades"
- That Gaseous Milk
- This Beast of a Kid
- Modesty & Breastfeeding
Side Note: If you don't agree with me (or any other mother) blogging, talking, etc about their child all the time, get over yourself. He's a piece of me & we spend darn near every waking hour together. AND I read that talking about him actually enhances my brain - I'm all for brain power galore!
For now ... that is all ...
2.05.2011
Weather People & Their Lies
Dear Weather Person:
This is some frackernackle BULL! How you gone have everybody all up in a bunch over a mid-week snow storm and not share that the weekend would be ruined as well. You had these MI folks acting like GA folk just for a few inches of windy snow ... Then a sista makes plans to get out of the house and you not even warn me of the impending storm that just so happens to start DURING my shower. I coulda went ahead and conditioned my hair if you'd warned me like you warned folks for a 15" snow storm that DIDN'T happen. Gggrrrrr!
That is all ...
This is some frackernackle BULL! How you gone have everybody all up in a bunch over a mid-week snow storm and not share that the weekend would be ruined as well. You had these MI folks acting like GA folk just for a few inches of windy snow ... Then a sista makes plans to get out of the house and you not even warn me of the impending storm that just so happens to start DURING my shower. I coulda went ahead and conditioned my hair if you'd warned me like you warned folks for a 15" snow storm that DIDN'T happen. Gggrrrrr!
That is all ...
1.18.2011
I'm no Punk, but...
Good day all,
Once again, your boy has come to spread a lil bit of his random thoughts. Well actually this one isn't too random, just a realization.
I've been a father for a little over six weeks now, and the feeling is GREAT. A little nerve-racking, a little scary, but a wonderful feeling overall. But in a recent conversation with my wife, she called me a "punk" when it came to dealing with our son. Now my initial reaction was jokingly, "What-the-heck-ever", then I kinda got mad that she would call out my manhood and my ability to do for my son. Then it hit me, it was neither a joke, nor an insult, just a simple statement made by someone who saw the whole picture.
Now first - let me give you the 4.1.1. on my justification, at least what I told Kesha... I don't consider myself as being a punk, I just don't deal with the baby in the same way that she does, so I'm not used to all the things that may come with regular baby occurrences - I'm talking about spitting up/sloppering, along with holding a baby in a certain position as to limit his crying, eating when I get a spare minute (if that long) as opposed to on my own schedule, just to name a few. If I asked her to run a mile, she wouldn't be able to do it right away, I wouldn't call her a punk, I would say, she simply needs to build up to that...
In addition, I think of all the things that I do do that should be taken into consideration. Get up early and go to work, come home and regardless of what has happened for the day, set it to the side and be happy for both of their sakes. Not to mention, being the sole bread-winner, I might have to make dinner once and a while or pick it up if necessary or even (gasp) do laundry.
Those are some of my thoughts on the whole "being a punk" thing. Now, let's talk reality. This 1st part is for my fella's: Women are strong, stronger than you could ever imagine. I don't know of one person who is the same way, after their body has gone through a major transformation right before everyone who is conscious sight. Not to mention there are numerous hormonal changes, that would knock anyone off their feet. Then you have the whole "Labor" thing... That word by definition means work. You mean to tell me that you would be okay with part of your body, your genitalia area, changing over the course of (in our case) 15 hours?! Riiiigggghhhhtttt - that part right there, gives any mother an automatic pass on the punk issue for at least 10 years (that's if they've only had 1 kid). Not only that, women are forced to take time off from work because, they can't possibly be asked to go back after within a day or so of giving birth, having only Tylenol and ice to help.
I don't want to sound like a sucker, but for real, having a baby is hard work, raising a child - EVEN HARDER. The mother of my child deals with all the joy and pain that our son goes through, sleep deprivation, and a touch of soreness. When he cries, sometimes it's like ripping off a body part for her. Fellas, have you ever stubbed your pinky toe on the table or bed post. Hurt like the dickens? You wanted to cry didn't you? I know I do (unfortunately I do this often because I'm clumsy). Well, imagine feeling that way for yourself and another person. I'm not saying men are heartless, cruel human beings, it is just that we do not share the same bond that a mother shares with her child - She does have a 9 month head start on it...
Ladies - Please remember, that you do have a 9 month head start on the bonding. A lot of time you spend more initial time with the child once they are born. We, as men, are not used to all the little quirks that a baby my bring. Please don't clown us too hard for not knowing what to do. I don't know about everyone else, but I have never held a newborn until mine was born. (Ok, Coco may be an exception). But realize this, most fathers, husbands, baby daddies are different, but if they are around whenever they can be and trying to do right, then they are trying to learn and be a good father. Our learning curve may be just a bit greater.
To the love of my life, the mother of my son, and my wife (in this case - all the same person! ;-) Thank you for being patient with me - I do want to make sure that you both have whatever you need in order to be happy! I'm glad it was you that God sent to me and not some other looney! You're my looney and I wouldn't have it any other way...
Once again, your boy has come to spread a lil bit of his random thoughts. Well actually this one isn't too random, just a realization.
I've been a father for a little over six weeks now, and the feeling is GREAT. A little nerve-racking, a little scary, but a wonderful feeling overall. But in a recent conversation with my wife, she called me a "punk" when it came to dealing with our son. Now my initial reaction was jokingly, "What-the-heck-ever", then I kinda got mad that she would call out my manhood and my ability to do for my son. Then it hit me, it was neither a joke, nor an insult, just a simple statement made by someone who saw the whole picture.
Now first - let me give you the 4.1.1. on my justification, at least what I told Kesha... I don't consider myself as being a punk, I just don't deal with the baby in the same way that she does, so I'm not used to all the things that may come with regular baby occurrences - I'm talking about spitting up/sloppering, along with holding a baby in a certain position as to limit his crying, eating when I get a spare minute (if that long) as opposed to on my own schedule, just to name a few. If I asked her to run a mile, she wouldn't be able to do it right away, I wouldn't call her a punk, I would say, she simply needs to build up to that...
In addition, I think of all the things that I do do that should be taken into consideration. Get up early and go to work, come home and regardless of what has happened for the day, set it to the side and be happy for both of their sakes. Not to mention, being the sole bread-winner, I might have to make dinner once and a while or pick it up if necessary or even (gasp) do laundry.
Those are some of my thoughts on the whole "being a punk" thing. Now, let's talk reality. This 1st part is for my fella's: Women are strong, stronger than you could ever imagine. I don't know of one person who is the same way, after their body has gone through a major transformation right before everyone who is conscious sight. Not to mention there are numerous hormonal changes, that would knock anyone off their feet. Then you have the whole "Labor" thing... That word by definition means work. You mean to tell me that you would be okay with part of your body, your genitalia area, changing over the course of (in our case) 15 hours?! Riiiigggghhhhtttt - that part right there, gives any mother an automatic pass on the punk issue for at least 10 years (that's if they've only had 1 kid). Not only that, women are forced to take time off from work because, they can't possibly be asked to go back after within a day or so of giving birth, having only Tylenol and ice to help.
I don't want to sound like a sucker, but for real, having a baby is hard work, raising a child - EVEN HARDER. The mother of my child deals with all the joy and pain that our son goes through, sleep deprivation, and a touch of soreness. When he cries, sometimes it's like ripping off a body part for her. Fellas, have you ever stubbed your pinky toe on the table or bed post. Hurt like the dickens? You wanted to cry didn't you? I know I do (unfortunately I do this often because I'm clumsy). Well, imagine feeling that way for yourself and another person. I'm not saying men are heartless, cruel human beings, it is just that we do not share the same bond that a mother shares with her child - She does have a 9 month head start on it...
Ladies - Please remember, that you do have a 9 month head start on the bonding. A lot of time you spend more initial time with the child once they are born. We, as men, are not used to all the little quirks that a baby my bring. Please don't clown us too hard for not knowing what to do. I don't know about everyone else, but I have never held a newborn until mine was born. (Ok, Coco may be an exception). But realize this, most fathers, husbands, baby daddies are different, but if they are around whenever they can be and trying to do right, then they are trying to learn and be a good father. Our learning curve may be just a bit greater.
To the love of my life, the mother of my son, and my wife (in this case - all the same person! ;-) Thank you for being patient with me - I do want to make sure that you both have whatever you need in order to be happy! I'm glad it was you that God sent to me and not some other looney! You're my looney and I wouldn't have it any other way...
1.11.2011
He Wails ...
Every diaper change, he would wail & wail & wail some more! It was painful, but those wailing sessions are decreasing as we get more acclimated to this new life. He's acclimating on his own time to this side of life, but I'm confident we're making strides.
Once he's done with this phase and can hold up his head a bit better, we're gonna begin practicing EC. I'd never heard of it until I started researching breastfeeding and cloth diapering, but it's right up my alley. EC stands for Elimination Communication and is like infant potty training. Who wouldn't want to avoid cleaning poopy diapers? I'm down so I'll definitely be blogging about that adventure cause I expect some funny things to occur.
If you happen to know anything about EC or infant potty training, feel free to contact us. Oh yeah, baby sign language resources are welcome as well!
Once he's done with this phase and can hold up his head a bit better, we're gonna begin practicing EC. I'd never heard of it until I started researching breastfeeding and cloth diapering, but it's right up my alley. EC stands for Elimination Communication and is like infant potty training. Who wouldn't want to avoid cleaning poopy diapers? I'm down so I'll definitely be blogging about that adventure cause I expect some funny things to occur.
If you happen to know anything about EC or infant potty training, feel free to contact us. Oh yeah, baby sign language resources are welcome as well!
1.10.2011
Scheduled Feeding Foolishness ...
So one of the first lessons I learned within the first couple days of bringing our lil' man home was scheduled feedings are FOOLISH! All of the nurses & docs were adamant about waking me & him up every 2-3 hours for a feeding or an attempt at feeding. And sense they disturbed us that often, I did it while I was in the hospital. Well, when we got home, I tried it for the first 2 nights ... not cool! We were ALL frustrated and so I had to make a choice. Keep disturbing our sleep or just wait until he demands to be fed (i.e. cries or gives a feeding signal). Given that he is my child and I HATE having my sleep interrupted for no reason (he wouldn't eat most times cause he was sssooo tired), I decided I'd feed him on demand instead. And what do you know ... we are so much more successful at that. We get some rest and peace of mind cause lil' man sleeps at least 4 hours between night feedings and the boy eats like a big man during the day. Oh yeah, we can do this!
... now, we just have to master breastfeeding with this cover and pumping so we can go make some visits ...
... now, we just have to master breastfeeding with this cover and pumping so we can go make some visits ...
1.07.2011
Happy Birthday!
1.06.2011
His Mama Named Him Jairus ...
On to the stories of that magnificent day:
The Wake Up:
So I was awakened at about 3:30 by a strange sensation, but I just figured I needed to use the restroom cause the baby was on my bladder - the usual. Well that was so NOT the case. I made it in the restroom, but when the sensation came a 2nd time, I couldn't move. Well, I tried, but uuummm yeah - BAD idea. the pain wasn't bad, but it wasn't cool either. Anyway, this went on for about an hour or two before I realized I prolly needed to wake somebody up cause this could be what everyone had been telling me about. So I tapped Jason just asked for the stop watch. He gave me one and asked if I was okay. We ended up just sitting in bed talking about his crazy dream while we timed the contractions until they started getting a bit closer together. Once they began getting closer, we got up to take showers just in case we needed to get to the hospital.Let's Have A Baby:
After calling my doc's office to let them know about the contractions that had gotten a bit closer together and a bit more intense than before, we headed to the hospital to see if we'd be admitted. Now I had an appt the day before and was 2-3cm dilated and once we got to the hospital, I was at 4. Well, they decided to admit us since my contractions were so close and I'd made progress ... Nurse said doc said "Admit her. Let's have a baby today."Hep Block:
Oh man! The nurse that put the 1st (yes, I said 1st - had to get another one later in the day cause it closed or something like that) one in took FOREVER and then she hit a slow vein so it took FOREVER to get the blood she needed. Gggggrrrr! We got through it and she apologized repeatedly so moving right along.You Can Do It:
Once I was admitted and they had me hooked up with the Hep Block and all the random other stuff, I was allowed to move around. I rested for a minute & ate some Jello and then I walked the halls. We had to pause every minute or so, but it was cool.Well, after walking the halls and laying back in the bed, the nurse decided to check and see if I'd made progress. I had gotten all the way to 8cm and the went ahead and broke my bag of water .... The nurse commented on how far I had come and I was still calm so she said those oh so encouraging words "Since you've made it this far, I am sure you can do this naturally!" BUT we'd made it through a shift and she was leaving me in the capable hands of another nurse who had experience with natural births ...Pant Like A Dog:
So we're moving right along and I'm told to tell the nurse when I was ready to push. Well, I got to that point, but I hadn't quite gotten to 10cm ... ooohhh boy! This is where everything went haywire in my head. I was told "I know you want to, but you can't yet. Pant like a dog to get through it." FOOLISHNESS! Yeah yeah, I'm at 9 & 3/4, but seriously?! That's not too far away is it? Man, I lost it ... The nurse was sssooo patient with me though and my support team was great too. It took some time, some sitting on the birthing ball, a hot shower, and some laying on my side ... but we made it to pushing time .... woo hoo!He's Here, He's Here:
Pushing took minutes and it was such a relief to just be able to do what my body was telling me to do. I'd been told that it would hurt the most when the head crowned, but honestly I don't even remember them having time to tell me the head was crowning. I pushed a few times and he was here ... oh how great it felt to be relived of that pushing sensation. Then they laid him on my chest and I was immediately in love with him. Then I looked at my husband and my love for hm grew that much more. We made it through and not once did he leave my side & not once did I threaten or blame him ... I didn't even claim the popular "I'm never doing this again" .... We made it with our love still in tact; we made it with our love even greater than it was before we embarked upon this journey! Yay Team Moore!
Well, that's all the stories of the day that I have to share for now. Stories of our adventure with lil' man coming soon ...
1.05.2011
Labor & Delivery: J.A.M v2 Style
Now don't get me wrong ... I'm NOT saying it didn't hurt. There was some pain. It was uncomfortable at times. There was a LOT going on at others. But my overall experience was great! I'm sure it had a lot to do with the following:
- We have a great support team! Big Ups to "The Grands" (my mama & J.A.M v1) for being there with us all day; your presence was appreciated more than we'll ever be able to express. I needed the jokes and conversations to keep me focused on the prize. Thanks to the GA fam and all others for your txts and calls throughout the day to encourage me through the process. Thanks to our extended MI fam for being there for our special delivery; I was very happy to see all of your faces.
- We had an excellent nursing staff! I'm convinced the nurses & doctors that took care of me were the best folks at St. Joe's. They were all very encouraging as we walked the halls.
- We had a nurse who was familiar with natural births and she was very patient with me once I got to the stage of almost giving in to the meds (story to come).
- When it was time to push, the nurses and docs moved extremely fast (didn't seem that way at the time, but they did), they all introduced themselves and even stated how they saw us walking the halls, they all explained what was going on and what they were doing when they needed to do something during the process, and they were all very encouraging during those few minutes of pushing and the whirlwind that followed once baby made his appearance.
- Again we have an excellent support team! Big Ups once again to those that came in and txted us once the whirlwind and all was over and done with. It gives my heart great joy to know that you all were out there rooting for us during that time. We love you all much!
So this was all just to say that when your time comes around OR someone you know is about to embark on the parental journey, stay positive & be encouraging!
... on to the stories of the day
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