I’m a huge comic book fan. And for me, Batman ranks just about as high as any superhero could, making him my favorite DC hero by FAR. Which brings me to the show Gotham. To be honest, I was skeptical at first, thinking, “How good could this show be without Batman? And what can boring ole Jim Gordan give me as the main protagonist?” Boy, was I wrong! After finally caving in, I watched the pilot episode, and I WAS HOOKED! The show turned out to be nothing like I envisioned. And more importantly, for the first time, I saw a portrayal of Gotham city that fully demonstrates the dire NEED for Batman. To put it bluntly, Gotham is a …
Burning The Boats— The Power of Not Turning Back
I grew up hating scary movies. You see, I have a very vivid imagination. And even as a kid, I knew that it’d be best not to mix scary movies with someone who already had realistic dreams as he slept. One time, when I was in 4th grade, I went to see Starship Troopers. It was this Sci-Fi movie based on the book by Robert A. Heinlein. It takes place on a futuristic earth, one where humanity has developed the ability to fully explore space. There’s this massive conflict where humanity is at war with giant bugs from outer space, looking to colonize Earth. However, the spirit of mankind is unyielding, refusing to let that happen. I thought the movie …
Need A Quick Boost Of Confidence? Try These Simple And Easy Breathing Techniques
So, you’re out with some friends. The bunch of you are having a good time. You all just left an event— let’s say a production at the theater, and now everyone is looking to extend the fun. Your group strolls down the sidewalk and you see someone who commands your attention. You’re drawn in. You know that you have to meet this person — you can feel it in your gut. But you can’t move. Your palms begin to sweat, knees begin to shake, and your heart races. You quickly realize that you are suffering from what I call “Instant Crush Paralysis”. It’s when you see someone who you find so attractive that your body literally shuts down. Why does …