Greetings Readers
Today was the final Sunday for the Breaking Bad binge that AMC has been running for about two months or so. They are reruns. I have seen them before. However, I like the "binge" It made for almost all my past Sundays great. I did miss a few Sundays for various reasons, but I did try to make an effort to be home after 3PM on Sundays.
I once more have all the seasons again since I had to buy one through four since the ex stole them from me. I asked for my stuff back for over a month and in the end the ex tried extorting money for my DVDs. If this way on becoming or is an Evangelist then these are not good things to start with. Readers, I have may have mentioned this before, but if not, yes the ex- was not very cooperative on returning my stuff to me. And in the end the ex wanted to tour my humble abode and then tried to extort money from me before giving my stuff back to me. The ex said I owed kitty money.
What about my stuff. I got some stuff back. I even wrote in an email that the ex could some stuff - the ex made no effort to even return the stuff I said the ex- could keep. I gave the ex's stuff back and then some. I wanted to make sure that there was/is no reason to contact me any further. Some stuff? I missing a blanket, A towel, A cup, A glass, Dave & Busters Card with some points, An Ice Box Cooler, A tomato Plant. A computer mouse, Some cooking pans, some cooking sheets, etc. The stuff I told the ex to keep, but thought the ex would return - some spices, some steak, some of my bathroom stuff, my portable boom box stereo.
I digress Readers - Breaking Bad. Sorry, I think back on what the ex did on my original Breaking Bad DVDs and tried extorting 60.00 dollars for me in the end. Even though in the ex's previous emails she wrote what the ex wrote- I did post one of the email's from the ex about that 60.00 kitty money. Needless to say I was able to buy the seasons that were stolen from me and I now can enjoy them once more.
The final six episodes are being shown and I am not going to say these are the best of the series, but sure does move very fast in those last few episodes and does have it moments. I do not care for the last episode and I have many reasons why, but I think I am going to save that for my Breaking Bad episode thing I am planning to do. I will let you Readers know that I love and think it is very sad for that one flashback scene of Jesse making that box for his mother in woodshop class. I remember the story of Jesse telling it in NA/AA class, but to actually see a Flashback that was so sad yet so real.
The gunfight with Hank and Gomey, Heisenburg on the run, Skyler's attitude in her "new" kitchen. Junior's attitude. The FBI agents. Jesse pouring gas. Walter speeding, really speeding out of Albuquerque. Walter sitting with his barrel of money waiting for his ride out of town. And then the scene that actually used the Breaking Bad theme music in the show.
Anyway, The Breaking Bad Binge is over and now we have the start of the Walking Dead starting. The seasons will be replayed this week and the Season 5 Premiere will be next Sunday.
Us fellow Breaking Bad watchers at one time or another watched the Breaking Bad Binge and enjoyed seeing what was one of the best shows that AMC has came out with.
Until the next time
Daryl Charley
The P90X athlete unable to do this past weekend
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Monday, October 06, 2014
Friday, September 26, 2014
Da Announcement - I am starting the P90X program - again
Greetings Readers
Having done this twice before I know this is going to be something when beginning. However, I am excited to do this again. I have been all week. Though I am dreading the Coca-Cola withdrawal as well as the no alcohol. Basically, no no's when doing the program. But this goes in hand with my new start in life since then end of my recent relationship.
I am gung-ho to take the pictures and logging my progress. And once more I will use this blog as a journal of my progress. LOL. I just looked back at the second time I did this and I am pretty impressed on what I did and the pictures show the progress. Damn =)
Obviously, my time is going to be strict and in the beginning of this I am going to getting up, go to work, go home, workout, eat and then sleep - well not so much as sleep, but crash out/ lights out after the exhaustion that is coming. LOL. Bear with me and I will try to throw in some other non P90X stuff. I have been toying with the idea of picking up where I left off with Breaking Bad. I will watch that episode and then blog about the episode and hopefully remember how I felt and thought. Which is not that hard to do. I want to share from the point I left off to the last episode. I was even thinking of just perhaps starting from episode one and then you will see my entire views of Breaking Bad. I turned alot of friends onto Breaking Bad and I am glad. Just one of the best shows ever I have come across.
There is the announcement I have been talking about this week - I have been buying stuff all week - meaning the whey, creatine, recovery drink, yoga mat (Yes, I actually now own an official Yoga Mat) and then tonight I plan on buying the first week of food and perhaps Yoga Blocks. For the Yoga the first other two times I did the P90X program I never had a mat or blocks. I did okay without them, but this time around I wanted them.
Having done this twice before I know this is going to be something when beginning. However, I am excited to do this again. I have been all week. Though I am dreading the Coca-Cola withdrawal as well as the no alcohol. Basically, no no's when doing the program. But this goes in hand with my new start in life since then end of my recent relationship.
Anyway, I guess there is not much else to say about this. I have gotten my P90X books out once more as well as the DVDs, I got my exercise stuff and ready to go. And this time I downloaded some free P90X worksheets since last previous two times I had a spiral note book to keep track of reps and weights and info. I think I will have the one day a week reward I had last time. There was no guilt on my part and it worked for me. If I remember correctly my rewards were like a medium french fries and boy oh boy I remember my time I did this. My friend noticed that after I ate the fries I actually licked my fingers for the salt and was getting some salt off the good times fry container. LOL. Maybe I even blogged about this =)
I am gung-ho to take the pictures and logging my progress. And once more I will use this blog as a journal of my progress. LOL. I just looked back at the second time I did this and I am pretty impressed on what I did and the pictures show the progress. Damn =)
So, let me take you Readers back two months ago. The last ride I got from the ex was in mid-July and then I was on the bikes from that point on. Let me tell you Readers - My first week to work on a bike again was tough. I was huffing and puffing and out of breath. My legs were sore. I was tired. I was out of shape. Well, that feeling probably lasted for about two to three weeks. I just wanted to tell you Readers I was not the same person I was two years ago. I could ride to work up hill without any issues and not be sore the following day. And now fast forward to now. Those two latest pictures of me I just hate looking at, but I took and posted for you Readers to see even I can get out of shape. I just want to have that slim body I had two years ago from that 8/31/12 picture.
What was even funnier about me was the huffing and puffing - I told my co-workers and friends. And we all laughed. Mr. Charley is out of shape and we, yes me too, all laughed and smiled. It is funny. Me. Out of shape. And I am okay with that.
Obviously, my time is going to be strict and in the beginning of this I am going to getting up, go to work, go home, workout, eat and then sleep - well not so much as sleep, but crash out/ lights out after the exhaustion that is coming. LOL. Bear with me and I will try to throw in some other non P90X stuff. I have been toying with the idea of picking up where I left off with Breaking Bad. I will watch that episode and then blog about the episode and hopefully remember how I felt and thought. Which is not that hard to do. I want to share from the point I left off to the last episode. I was even thinking of just perhaps starting from episode one and then you will see my entire views of Breaking Bad. I turned alot of friends onto Breaking Bad and I am glad. Just one of the best shows ever I have come across.
If I get any new Readers with this P90X program please say hello.
Oh and I have designated that today, most likely, is my last day of my everyday food and drinks. Tomorrow is the day I have deemed to begin the program. Although, if plans do get scheduled then I will have to post pone to Sunday start date. Grrrr. I do not want to take pre P90X measurements tonight. I hate that measurement tape measuring. The weight this morning was at 151, which is incredible since I was at basically 160 two months ago.
Alright, that is it
until the next time
Daryl Charley
the Athlete starting the P90X for the third time.
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
First Day of Autumn
Greetings Readers
Today, I woke up refreshed rejuvenated and ready to Rock and Roll. And after a night of something something with someone new, young, fit, well... its all good. Though that was not the reason why for this mood.
Something about the morning was great. The morning was partly overcast and looked cold which meant I would have to wear a jacket or put something under my bike jersey - which I do not want to do.
I opted out and decided to take a chance. And it worked out for the better. I got on the bike and decided to listen to Dire Straits this morning - Brothers in Arm. I do not know what it was but maybe the combination of my mood, the music, the bike ride and the morning I was in Heaven. I smiled at everyone I crossed while going to work this morning. And lo and behold Readers they smiled back. Yeah I know that is what happens, but I rarely do do that so it is a surprise from time to time for me.
Anyway, there is one convenience store that I visit weekly for the past 8 years going to work. I have gotten to know the employees whom work there and they have come to know me. Well, this morning I did my usual routine and then got to the cashier counter. I was still listening to Dire Straits and then I saw that the employee was talking to me. I pulled out my earphones and she said "hey there stranger." I looked at her and I couldn't place her face. "You don't remember me do you? You used to flirt with me alot. I am alot older now" I took my Oakleys off and took a look at her. I still could not place the face. I smiled "Well I am alot older as well" she responds "But you still look the same" I am still looking and trying to rack my memory "If your working tomorrow morning I will see if I remember you"
As I was leaving the parking lot I think I remember now. Yes Readers, I am almost positive where I know her now. I just got to remember her name by tomorrow morning. And yes I remember, if this is the same person, that I flirted with her when I saw her and was so close to asking her out that, but she transferred to another location.
Could this be fate? Who knows. Things have going great and alot is happening. If she is there tomorrow and if the same person I am thinking of - yes I am going to ask if she would like to go out for a drink / dinner and catch up. Granted, I knew her for a while, but I really did not know her so I am not sure if that sounds ok to ask. Sorry, I did not look at her hands - for all I know she could be married. And yes she is older than me by a little bit, I think. Of course, she could be involved or just not interested in me. But regardless I will ask tomorrow one way or the other.
Now onto other things - well not really, but music. I really forgot how much I did not listen to my ipods when I was in this recent relationship that ended. Earlier this year the ex moved closer down to where I live and work and soon thereafter she was driving me to and from work. It was nice of course. But now, being back on the bike since 7-19-14 full time I am getting to use the Ipods once more and get to bike to what I want to hear or randomize the songs. You Readers know that I love variety of music genres and not restricted to one or two music genres. The ex was limited to two genres - classical and techo (the techno that she listened to is not really techno thou). As we speak I am listening to James Brown is Dead by LA Style, but all morning I have been listen to a variety - 10,000 maniacs, Queensryche, Prince, U2. Oh by the way Readers, I downloaded the new U2 album while I was in Albuquerque - and I do like it, but there is but and I can save that for later), the Doors, W.A.S.P, the soundtrack to The Good, The Bad & the Ugly, Tiesto and Johnny Cash. I am sure there is a bit more, but what I am saying is that I am in the music zone and I am loving it. Every minute of it.
I am not quite ready for the announcement I was talking about blog post before. Nothing big in my opinion and nothing new, in a manner of speaking, but I am stoked. Looking forward to this. Sorry, that is all I have to say about that.
oh LaMont - well LaMont has left the place where we worked together for the past 8 years. Kind of sad to see that, but he told me no LaMont stories on my blog. I do not think that I have any LaMont stories to tell... well I guess I do have one. Breaking Bad. Last year, last summer LaMont actually watched an episode of Breaking Bad since that was the final season and of course the talk was the talk on Breaking Bad. We faithful watchers who have been on board from the beginning were left with the biggest cliffhanger at the end of Season 5 Part 1. Hank is in Walter's Bathroom and sitting upon the Golden Throne and looks for something to read. He sees a book and opens up to the first page "To my other favorite W.W. it's an honour working with you. Fondly, G.B." And then Hank looks up with that look and then the screen goes black. Wow. Just thinking about that moment now gives me the chills and i can recollect the first time I saw that scene and every time I still see that scene - it is awesome. The beginning of the end. And just think Readers - We had to wait a whole year to find out what was going to happen. This is probably the second best cliff hanger for Breaking Bad in my book and I will share my most favorite season end episode that made me think.... well I will save that for tomorrow perhaps. Anyway, getting back to LaMont. I let him borrow my DVDs and LaMont crammed all 5 seasons in like 2 or 3 weeks. LaMont was addicted from the beginning and was not working out, not going out and even LaMont's wife was getting into the show as well. It was funny to see this since he always had something to say about me - You kept me up, your fault for me watching Breaking Bad, I aint getting any housework done.
On the last day of his work with me - LaMont thanked me again for Breaking Bad. And as a gift I gave him Season 3 as a parting gift and to remember me when he needs a fix for Breaking Bad. Oh Readers I had to buy seasons 1 through 4 again since the ex did not give them back to me - She wanted a gift back (though I did pay her 10 dollars for both shot glasses since the guy at the liquor store opened a gift set-I remembered this now, so technically these are mine since I gave her money for them since she did buy at the liquor store), some money and then to look around my humble place after we have broken up. That may be a story for the down the road as well, but since this is all related I thought to let you know that as well. I was Breaking Bad less for a while. Sorry Readers, that's all I can say on that topic of the ex with the Breaking Bad seasons she kept. I would think that is a sin to do that, but fuck if I know that is one or not. I would consider that the sin of stealing - thou shall not steal - if I remember correctly.
And LaMont - I want to thank you for your friendship for almost 7 years. Yes, I had a bad one year relationship I had with you. Two donkeys, Two type C personalities was the cause of that, in my opinion - as well as my character. Though I am glad that I/we made up. I hope the best for you my friend.
until the next time
Daryl Charley
The Athlete (still working on a new title)
Today, I woke up refreshed rejuvenated and ready to Rock and Roll. And after a night of something something with someone new, young, fit, well... its all good. Though that was not the reason why for this mood.
Something about the morning was great. The morning was partly overcast and looked cold which meant I would have to wear a jacket or put something under my bike jersey - which I do not want to do.
I opted out and decided to take a chance. And it worked out for the better. I got on the bike and decided to listen to Dire Straits this morning - Brothers in Arm. I do not know what it was but maybe the combination of my mood, the music, the bike ride and the morning I was in Heaven. I smiled at everyone I crossed while going to work this morning. And lo and behold Readers they smiled back. Yeah I know that is what happens, but I rarely do do that so it is a surprise from time to time for me.
Anyway, there is one convenience store that I visit weekly for the past 8 years going to work. I have gotten to know the employees whom work there and they have come to know me. Well, this morning I did my usual routine and then got to the cashier counter. I was still listening to Dire Straits and then I saw that the employee was talking to me. I pulled out my earphones and she said "hey there stranger." I looked at her and I couldn't place her face. "You don't remember me do you? You used to flirt with me alot. I am alot older now" I took my Oakleys off and took a look at her. I still could not place the face. I smiled "Well I am alot older as well" she responds "But you still look the same" I am still looking and trying to rack my memory "If your working tomorrow morning I will see if I remember you"
As I was leaving the parking lot I think I remember now. Yes Readers, I am almost positive where I know her now. I just got to remember her name by tomorrow morning. And yes I remember, if this is the same person, that I flirted with her when I saw her and was so close to asking her out that, but she transferred to another location.
Could this be fate? Who knows. Things have going great and alot is happening. If she is there tomorrow and if the same person I am thinking of - yes I am going to ask if she would like to go out for a drink / dinner and catch up. Granted, I knew her for a while, but I really did not know her so I am not sure if that sounds ok to ask. Sorry, I did not look at her hands - for all I know she could be married. And yes she is older than me by a little bit, I think. Of course, she could be involved or just not interested in me. But regardless I will ask tomorrow one way or the other.
Now onto other things - well not really, but music. I really forgot how much I did not listen to my ipods when I was in this recent relationship that ended. Earlier this year the ex moved closer down to where I live and work and soon thereafter she was driving me to and from work. It was nice of course. But now, being back on the bike since 7-19-14 full time I am getting to use the Ipods once more and get to bike to what I want to hear or randomize the songs. You Readers know that I love variety of music genres and not restricted to one or two music genres. The ex was limited to two genres - classical and techo (the techno that she listened to is not really techno thou). As we speak I am listening to James Brown is Dead by LA Style, but all morning I have been listen to a variety - 10,000 maniacs, Queensryche, Prince, U2. Oh by the way Readers, I downloaded the new U2 album while I was in Albuquerque - and I do like it, but there is but and I can save that for later), the Doors, W.A.S.P, the soundtrack to The Good, The Bad & the Ugly, Tiesto and Johnny Cash. I am sure there is a bit more, but what I am saying is that I am in the music zone and I am loving it. Every minute of it.
I am not quite ready for the announcement I was talking about blog post before. Nothing big in my opinion and nothing new, in a manner of speaking, but I am stoked. Looking forward to this. Sorry, that is all I have to say about that.
oh LaMont - well LaMont has left the place where we worked together for the past 8 years. Kind of sad to see that, but he told me no LaMont stories on my blog. I do not think that I have any LaMont stories to tell... well I guess I do have one. Breaking Bad. Last year, last summer LaMont actually watched an episode of Breaking Bad since that was the final season and of course the talk was the talk on Breaking Bad. We faithful watchers who have been on board from the beginning were left with the biggest cliffhanger at the end of Season 5 Part 1. Hank is in Walter's Bathroom and sitting upon the Golden Throne and looks for something to read. He sees a book and opens up to the first page "To my other favorite W.W. it's an honour working with you. Fondly, G.B." And then Hank looks up with that look and then the screen goes black. Wow. Just thinking about that moment now gives me the chills and i can recollect the first time I saw that scene and every time I still see that scene - it is awesome. The beginning of the end. And just think Readers - We had to wait a whole year to find out what was going to happen. This is probably the second best cliff hanger for Breaking Bad in my book and I will share my most favorite season end episode that made me think.... well I will save that for tomorrow perhaps. Anyway, getting back to LaMont. I let him borrow my DVDs and LaMont crammed all 5 seasons in like 2 or 3 weeks. LaMont was addicted from the beginning and was not working out, not going out and even LaMont's wife was getting into the show as well. It was funny to see this since he always had something to say about me - You kept me up, your fault for me watching Breaking Bad, I aint getting any housework done.
On the last day of his work with me - LaMont thanked me again for Breaking Bad. And as a gift I gave him Season 3 as a parting gift and to remember me when he needs a fix for Breaking Bad. Oh Readers I had to buy seasons 1 through 4 again since the ex did not give them back to me - She wanted a gift back (though I did pay her 10 dollars for both shot glasses since the guy at the liquor store opened a gift set-I remembered this now, so technically these are mine since I gave her money for them since she did buy at the liquor store), some money and then to look around my humble place after we have broken up. That may be a story for the down the road as well, but since this is all related I thought to let you know that as well. I was Breaking Bad less for a while. Sorry Readers, that's all I can say on that topic of the ex with the Breaking Bad seasons she kept. I would think that is a sin to do that, but fuck if I know that is one or not. I would consider that the sin of stealing - thou shall not steal - if I remember correctly.
And LaMont - I want to thank you for your friendship for almost 7 years. Yes, I had a bad one year relationship I had with you. Two donkeys, Two type C personalities was the cause of that, in my opinion - as well as my character. Though I am glad that I/we made up. I hope the best for you my friend.
until the next time
Daryl Charley
The Athlete (still working on a new title)
Wednesday, July 04, 2012
The Devil's Got a Hold of Me
Greetings Readers
That the is the song lyric from the second official trailer for Season 4 - Breaking Bad.
It's got a beat, It's got a nice singer, but so 180 degrees from the piano dramatic playing in the first Breaking Bad teaser trailer.
And I have to admit that when you see these two sentences in the trailer while that song is playing - you can not help rockin to the beat and getting caught into the trailer that shows snipets of Season four scenes - as well as past season scenes.
"Walt is not in Danger.
He is the Danger."
as Walter White would say calmly with authority...
"yeah."
Until the next time
Daryl Charley
The Fallen Athlete
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Breaking Bad - Promo for Season 4
Greetings Readers
Wow.
That is an excellent promo, first poster, for next month's new season of Breaking Bad. Season 4.
I just love that warning sign next to Walter White's profile.
And of course I saw the next teaser trailer for the new season on AMC's website on Thursday of last week. Nothing revealed for Season 4 mind you, but I have to use this word again, I love, the piano's keys making the music on how the trailer starts and then Walter's voice starts talking over the cut scenes that are from last season. Soon, we hear other voices from the main characters of Breaking Bad. Meanwhile, all this time that piano is playing softly, melodic, giving me restlessness. Only because I have to wait just over a month to see the first episode of Season 4. The trailer is only a minute long, but beautifully spliced together.
Now, let me get back to the poster - Walter White - I am going to bet that most of the viewers are going to say that is Heisenberg in full presence. Meaning, that is not Walter White.
I have to say no. That is Walter White. I have seen the subtle transformation from Walter White from the first season and well into the third season. In my opinion, there is really no way that the character Walter White could have two separate identities with all the "stuff" going on in his life. I think he has a strong character, but as he is progressing into the business he is make that character more of whom we stereotype as who could be a drug dealer type.
Again, that is Walter White. Is he mad? No, that is just the look. And I am racking my mind - what other character(s) in the TV realm with spectacles can make that look "bad!" That is the "Don't Fuck with me" look. And that look works.
We Readers saw that in the season finale of Season three when Walt was about to be shot at the Laundry (Meth Super Lab) by Mike. I think that was probably the best scene of Season Three with Walt turning the tables. I am not rooting for the drug dealer, the bad guy, but I am rooting for Walter White - especially when Walter says...
"You might want to hold off."...
"...6353 Juan Tabo Apartment 6.
Yeah."
Oh, the way Walter speaks that line (starting with 6353...) and delivered that confident look that Walter gives Mike. That is the look and the stance we all perhaps felt or want to feel if in the same or similar situation.
As the first words flash in the teaser trailer.
"Once you break bad"
"You never go back"
There are alot of variables to Walter White at this point in the series and I do not think I could have done any different from what Walter has done to this point.
What I mean is - what would you have done on Episode 12 - Half Measures - Season 3 - when Jesse is walking to the Drug Dealers he is planning to shoot. You Readers who know the story up to this point - what would you have done? Needless to say - that scene fucking blew my mind when I first saw it. That was not Heisenberg - that is Walter White. You know what Readers, that scene is still powerful to me - I mean that scene caught me totally off guard and I never saw it coming. I expected the scene to be about Jesse and the Drug Dealers and what the outcome would be in the finals minutes of that episode.
And Fuck me - even after Walter White did what he did he then gets out of his vehicle and finishes "the job". again wow.
Calmly Walter looks and says to Jesse - "Run."
So, you see I know that this is perfect promo poster for the upcoming Season Four of Breaking Bad.
Even as I write this blog I am just anxious since we faithful Breaking Bad watchers now have a solid start date of Season Four - as well as a teaser trailer and two promo posters.
Which brings me to the other poster I have not talked about nor posted. Basically, it is the promo poster expanded. To Walter's right (or to the left of the warning signage) is Jesse's head. It is okay, but somehow it does not fit. I am sorry I do not know why, but for me it just does not work.
I am not saying the wider promo poster is bad (sorry for the "bad" reference), but just does not fit. Although, if you Readers and faithful watchers look closer - (and yes I know it is a promo poster) - does it look like Jesse's head is/may be shaved? Anyway, from the poster Jesse's left side of the head appears shaved. His hairline on the front of his is that high so you can not tell if his head is bald or not. Hmmmm?
And that is about all I guess I better write since this blog post is getting long.
Until the next time
Daryl Charley
The Fallen Athlete
Wow.
That is an excellent promo, first poster, for next month's new season of Breaking Bad. Season 4.
I just love that warning sign next to Walter White's profile.
And of course I saw the next teaser trailer for the new season on AMC's website on Thursday of last week. Nothing revealed for Season 4 mind you, but I have to use this word again, I love, the piano's keys making the music on how the trailer starts and then Walter's voice starts talking over the cut scenes that are from last season. Soon, we hear other voices from the main characters of Breaking Bad. Meanwhile, all this time that piano is playing softly, melodic, giving me restlessness. Only because I have to wait just over a month to see the first episode of Season 4. The trailer is only a minute long, but beautifully spliced together.
Now, let me get back to the poster - Walter White - I am going to bet that most of the viewers are going to say that is Heisenberg in full presence. Meaning, that is not Walter White.
I have to say no. That is Walter White. I have seen the subtle transformation from Walter White from the first season and well into the third season. In my opinion, there is really no way that the character Walter White could have two separate identities with all the "stuff" going on in his life. I think he has a strong character, but as he is progressing into the business he is make that character more of whom we stereotype as who could be a drug dealer type.
Again, that is Walter White. Is he mad? No, that is just the look. And I am racking my mind - what other character(s) in the TV realm with spectacles can make that look "bad!" That is the "Don't Fuck with me" look. And that look works.
We Readers saw that in the season finale of Season three when Walt was about to be shot at the Laundry (Meth Super Lab) by Mike. I think that was probably the best scene of Season Three with Walt turning the tables. I am not rooting for the drug dealer, the bad guy, but I am rooting for Walter White - especially when Walter says...
"You might want to hold off."...
"...6353 Juan Tabo Apartment 6.
Yeah."
Oh, the way Walter speaks that line (starting with 6353...) and delivered that confident look that Walter gives Mike. That is the look and the stance we all perhaps felt or want to feel if in the same or similar situation.
As the first words flash in the teaser trailer.
"Once you break bad"
"You never go back"
There are alot of variables to Walter White at this point in the series and I do not think I could have done any different from what Walter has done to this point.
What I mean is - what would you have done on Episode 12 - Half Measures - Season 3 - when Jesse is walking to the Drug Dealers he is planning to shoot. You Readers who know the story up to this point - what would you have done? Needless to say - that scene fucking blew my mind when I first saw it. That was not Heisenberg - that is Walter White. You know what Readers, that scene is still powerful to me - I mean that scene caught me totally off guard and I never saw it coming. I expected the scene to be about Jesse and the Drug Dealers and what the outcome would be in the finals minutes of that episode.
And Fuck me - even after Walter White did what he did he then gets out of his vehicle and finishes "the job". again wow.
Calmly Walter looks and says to Jesse - "Run."
So, you see I know that this is perfect promo poster for the upcoming Season Four of Breaking Bad.
Even as I write this blog I am just anxious since we faithful Breaking Bad watchers now have a solid start date of Season Four - as well as a teaser trailer and two promo posters.
Which brings me to the other poster I have not talked about nor posted. Basically, it is the promo poster expanded. To Walter's right (or to the left of the warning signage) is Jesse's head. It is okay, but somehow it does not fit. I am sorry I do not know why, but for me it just does not work.
I am not saying the wider promo poster is bad (sorry for the "bad" reference), but just does not fit. Although, if you Readers and faithful watchers look closer - (and yes I know it is a promo poster) - does it look like Jesse's head is/may be shaved? Anyway, from the poster Jesse's left side of the head appears shaved. His hairline on the front of his is that high so you can not tell if his head is bald or not. Hmmmm?
And that is about all I guess I better write since this blog post is getting long.
Until the next time
Daryl Charley
The Fallen Athlete
Monday, February 08, 2010
Breaking Bad - Season 3 next month
Greetings Readers
Have you?
The Third season of Breaking Bad starts on March 21, 2010.
Season 2 was excellent. Now, the time for Season 3 has just about arrived.
Spoiler Alert for Season 2 finale.
When we last Walt he had just saw his wife drive off and then two airliners exploding right above his house due to crashing into each other by Jesse's dead girlfriend's father who was the air controller manning the radar station that caused the mid air collision.
Wow.
I am wondering how Season 3 is going to start, but more importantly there was so much damage to Walt's personal life as well as his partner's, Jesse's life - how can it get better?
Until the next time
Daryl Charley
The Fallen Athlete
Have you?
The Third season of Breaking Bad starts on March 21, 2010.
Season 2 was excellent. Now, the time for Season 3 has just about arrived.
Spoiler Alert for Season 2 finale.
When we last Walt he had just saw his wife drive off and then two airliners exploding right above his house due to crashing into each other by Jesse's dead girlfriend's father who was the air controller manning the radar station that caused the mid air collision.
Wow.
I am wondering how Season 3 is going to start, but more importantly there was so much damage to Walt's personal life as well as his partner's, Jesse's life - how can it get better?
Until the next time
Daryl Charley
The Fallen Athlete
Thursday, March 19, 2009
The Last Day of Winter
Greetings Readers
Welcome to the last official day of Winter. The first day of Spring is here tomorrow, yet with all the beautiful weather this year it seems Spring is already here. The grass is turning green in spots, the trees are starting to bloom and I can hear the birds outside my living room window. Those birds come by every year to have their babies nearby.
I was so anxious this past Sunday night to see the next episode of Breaking Bad.
I did not have a clue what was going to happen. Matter of fact, I went to the amctv.com website to see if I can see or learn anything new.
Readers, I can not believe how addicted I am to the AMC series Breaking Bad.
With the start of episode I see that Jesse’s car is bouncing. Meaning, that Jesse has a low rider bouncing kit installed on his car.
I had no clue what was to come, but I knew that this was going to be bad for Walt and Jesse.
I saw was shown, but I did not see how what happened to what we viewers are being shown. Car window shards falling off the car, empty bullet casings on the ground and the only sound that can be heard is Jesse’s car hydraulics going up and down.
And what about Uncle Tio and his bell. That is just too much. "Ding" Then, the scene goes black. Uncle Tio.
Now, I can not wait for the next following week on how that episode is going to play out from the ending of this episode. I did watch a preview of the next episode and I see that Badger is back. Badger was a character that we met in the first season.
Until the next time
Daryl Charley
The Fallen Athlete
Welcome to the last official day of Winter. The first day of Spring is here tomorrow, yet with all the beautiful weather this year it seems Spring is already here. The grass is turning green in spots, the trees are starting to bloom and I can hear the birds outside my living room window. Those birds come by every year to have their babies nearby.
I was so anxious this past Sunday night to see the next episode of Breaking Bad.
I did not have a clue what was going to happen. Matter of fact, I went to the amctv.com website to see if I can see or learn anything new.
Readers, I can not believe how addicted I am to the AMC series Breaking Bad.
With the start of episode I see that Jesse’s car is bouncing. Meaning, that Jesse has a low rider bouncing kit installed on his car.
I had no clue what was to come, but I knew that this was going to be bad for Walt and Jesse.
I saw was shown, but I did not see how what happened to what we viewers are being shown. Car window shards falling off the car, empty bullet casings on the ground and the only sound that can be heard is Jesse’s car hydraulics going up and down.
And what about Uncle Tio and his bell. That is just too much. "Ding" Then, the scene goes black. Uncle Tio.
Now, I can not wait for the next following week on how that episode is going to play out from the ending of this episode. I did watch a preview of the next episode and I see that Badger is back. Badger was a character that we met in the first season.
Until the next time
Daryl Charley
The Fallen Athlete
Monday, February 16, 2009
Breaking Bad - Crazy Handful of Nothin'
Greetings Readers
I was visiting a girl friend this past Valentine’s weekend and was introduced to the show Breaking Bad, which premiered last year on AMC.
I have not seen Breaking Bad nor even thought twice about the show since hearing about it. I have heard the reviews in the beginning, but did not care at the time – whether the reviews were good or bad.
The number one reason why I did not watch Breaking Bad is that I knew that the actor (the father) starred in the comedy show “Malcolm in the Middle” before it was cancelled. That was reason enough. I only knew the actor Brian Cranston, as the father, from “Malcolm in the Middle” and thought nothing more.
Yes, I have seen parts of “Malcolm in the Middle” while channel flipping, but I have to say that it is not a show that I wanted to see. With that reasoning I felt that this new show – Breaking Bad – was not going to be up my alley since I did not watch “Malcolm in the Middle.”
The number two reason, which is probably the only other reason why I did not watch the show before was that I did not know what Breaking Bad was/is about. Or perhaps I did at the time last year, but probably did not spark an interest to me.
Oh Readers, I have to “man up” and admit I was totally wrong again. And this time it only took a year to admit I was so wrong on another show I thought was no good.
So, I saw the entire first season of Breaking Bad this past weekend. If I have only one word to sum up the series Breaking Bad it would be – “Wow!”
I was literally pulled in and power watched the entire season this past weekend. Granted, it was not a full season because of the writer’s strike, I think, but it was very good.
I would like to tell you Readers all about the show, but then again I want to keep some of the show’s scenes and story a mystery. A mystery for you to perhaps discover on your own, should you want to take chance to see Breaking Bad for yourself.
I will sum up the premise hopefully in one sentence. Long story short Brian Cranston, his character is Walt and he is a High school science teacher who finds out he only has 18 months to live, which he eventually meets up with Jesse, a former student he flunked in High school, to make and sell Meth.
That is it. But there is so much to the story - Walt’s wife, Skylar, is seven months pregnant. Walt Jr., Walt’s son, has cerebral Palsy. Walt’s Brother in law, Hank, is a DEA agent. Walt’s Sister in Law, Marie, is basically a shoplifter. And there are more interesting things which make Breaking Bad pretty dam good.
Breaking Bad is a drama show, but it does make you think and also watch closely since each episode references either to a future show or to a past episode. Breaking Bad has it funny moments. As well as the “I just can not fucking believe that happened!” moments. And yes there are the touching moments that you would not believe that came from that certain character you may have stereotyped while watching the show. Readers – are we not guilty of that? I know that I am and not to proud to admit that. After all, I am human and to be human is to err.
And now, I only have to wait less than three weeks for season 2 to begin on AMC. And yes Readers, I am so excited and can hardly wait until March 8, 2009.
The blog post picture is of Walt and this was right after he was in that building and said the line
I was visiting a girl friend this past Valentine’s weekend and was introduced to the show Breaking Bad, which premiered last year on AMC.
I have not seen Breaking Bad nor even thought twice about the show since hearing about it. I have heard the reviews in the beginning, but did not care at the time – whether the reviews were good or bad.
The number one reason why I did not watch Breaking Bad is that I knew that the actor (the father) starred in the comedy show “Malcolm in the Middle” before it was cancelled. That was reason enough. I only knew the actor Brian Cranston, as the father, from “Malcolm in the Middle” and thought nothing more.
Yes, I have seen parts of “Malcolm in the Middle” while channel flipping, but I have to say that it is not a show that I wanted to see. With that reasoning I felt that this new show – Breaking Bad – was not going to be up my alley since I did not watch “Malcolm in the Middle.”
The number two reason, which is probably the only other reason why I did not watch the show before was that I did not know what Breaking Bad was/is about. Or perhaps I did at the time last year, but probably did not spark an interest to me.
Oh Readers, I have to “man up” and admit I was totally wrong again. And this time it only took a year to admit I was so wrong on another show I thought was no good.
So, I saw the entire first season of Breaking Bad this past weekend. If I have only one word to sum up the series Breaking Bad it would be – “Wow!”
I was literally pulled in and power watched the entire season this past weekend. Granted, it was not a full season because of the writer’s strike, I think, but it was very good.
I would like to tell you Readers all about the show, but then again I want to keep some of the show’s scenes and story a mystery. A mystery for you to perhaps discover on your own, should you want to take chance to see Breaking Bad for yourself.
I will sum up the premise hopefully in one sentence. Long story short Brian Cranston, his character is Walt and he is a High school science teacher who finds out he only has 18 months to live, which he eventually meets up with Jesse, a former student he flunked in High school, to make and sell Meth.
That is it. But there is so much to the story - Walt’s wife, Skylar, is seven months pregnant. Walt Jr., Walt’s son, has cerebral Palsy. Walt’s Brother in law, Hank, is a DEA agent. Walt’s Sister in Law, Marie, is basically a shoplifter. And there are more interesting things which make Breaking Bad pretty dam good.
Breaking Bad is a drama show, but it does make you think and also watch closely since each episode references either to a future show or to a past episode. Breaking Bad has it funny moments. As well as the “I just can not fucking believe that happened!” moments. And yes there are the touching moments that you would not believe that came from that certain character you may have stereotyped while watching the show. Readers – are we not guilty of that? I know that I am and not to proud to admit that. After all, I am human and to be human is to err.
And now, I only have to wait less than three weeks for season 2 to begin on AMC. And yes Readers, I am so excited and can hardly wait until March 8, 2009.
The blog post picture is of Walt and this was right after he was in that building and said the line
“You got one part wrong. This is not Meth.”
Again Readers, I was in awe what happened moments before he walked out that building. I bet every Walt “supporter” cheered in that scene – “Bad Ass.”
Until the next time
Daryl Charley
The Fallen Athlete
Until the next time
Daryl Charley
The Fallen Athlete
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