It’s Friday: Great New Movies Release Today!
Throughout the year, Friday is a day I often look forward to, but not in the traditional sense. It’s an opportunity to satisfy the movie junkie within and take in some flicks of interest. In one weekend, there are two great movies I’m looking forward to seeing (movie synopsis via The Internet Movie Database):
What if mankind had to leave Earth, and somebody forgot to turn the last robot off? After hundreds of lonely years of doing what he was built for, WALL*E (short for Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-Class) discovers a new purpose in life (besides collecting knick-knacks) when he meets a sleek search robot named EVE. EVE comes to realize that WALL*E has inadvertently stumbled upon the key to the planet’s future, and races back to space to report her findings to the humans (who have been eagerly awaiting word that it is safe to return home). Meanwhile, WALL*E chases EVE across the galaxy and sets an adventure into motion. Joining WALL*E on his journey across the universe is a cast of characters including a pet cockroach and a heroic team of malfunctioning misfit robots.
“Wanted” tells the tale of one apathetic nobody’s transformation into an unparalleled enforcer of justice. In 2008, we’re introduced to a hero for a new generation: 25 year old employed slacker, WESLEY GIBSON. Wes is the most disaffected, cube-dwelling, clock-punching drone this planet has ever known. His boss chews him out hourly, his girlfriend ignores him routinely, and his life plods on in interminable boredom and routine. Everyone knows this disengaged slacker will amount to absolutely nothing, and so does he, until he meets the sexy, foxy woman named FOX, and then everything changes. Wes’ estranged father is murdered, and the deadly Fox recruits him into The Fraternity, a secret society that trains him to avenge his father’s death, by unlocking his dormant powers. And oh boy does he have powers, as she teaches Wes how to develop his lightning-quick reflexes and phenomenal agility, he discovers that The Fraternity lives by an ancient, unbreakable code: to carry out the death orders given by emotionless Fate itself. Wes, with his wickedly brilliant and sexy tutor, plus the paternal guidance of The Fraternity’s enigmatic leader, SLOAN, young Wes grows to enjoy all the strength and success he ever wanted. But, slowly, he realizes there’s more to his dangerous associates than meets the casual eye. And, as he wavers between new found heroism and vengeance, Wes will come to learn what no one can ever teach him; that he alone controls his destiny. Written by Orange
A young man finds out his long lost father is an assassin. And when his father is murdered, the son is recruited into his father’s old organization and trained by a man named Sloan to follow in his dad’s footsteps.
Global Generalist: A Title I Can Live With
You’ve probably noticed the updated banner on the website: It features a reduced size of my logo, along with the new text, “Ronald Lewis … Global Generalist … Denver, Colorado”. I was recently thinking of a term that could describe my broad proficiencies and interests. Thus, I settled on “Global Generalist.”
As a “generalist,” I don’t specialize in any particular field or skill sets, but instead, a variety of them. Call it boredom or whatever, but I thrive on diversifying my life with a plethora of skills, knowledge and opportunities. I think this new title best fits all that I am and what I can offer to the world. It encompasses all of my proficiencies in technology, media, design, business and much more.
Like everything in my life, this new title is part of an evolution and journey. It doesn’t force me to choose any particular title. It allows me to embrace everything I love and am capable of doing. I don’t have to burden myself with how to brand who I am and what I do. For those who want specifics, they will ask.
So, what’s on the horizon for this “generalist”? Everything. The rest of this year through 2009 will be an interesting moment in my life. It will define the future and my individual growth. I’m looking forward to all of the possibilities!
Two Strangers. One World. A Chance of a Lifetime.
The idea of traveling the world full-time is starting to consume my mind. I can taste, smell and feel the reality of achieving this dream. I can see myself living in exotic locales around the world, meeting great new people and learning a lot of things along my journey. The urge for world travel is growing stronger. The anticipation is starting to overwhelm me.
However, I don’t want to experience this journey alone. For too long, I’ve taken on life all alone. Now, I want to share this incredible journey with someone: A perfect stranger. The idea is to pair myself with a woman of similar age, background, marital status (single), etc. What we both have in common is our nomadic nature and desire to see the world without anything holding us back.
The more this dream and idea develops, the more I want it. I see my travel companion as someone who’s just like myself: Intelligent, uninhibited, worldly, self sufficient, goal oriented, etc. Our lives would become an integrated experience in how we live, survive, learn, grow and prosper. We’d combine our resources, strengths, capabilities and dreams to realize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
The experience would be shared with the world via blogging, live and pre-recorded video and other interactive media. Everyone would be able to witness and partake in this daring and unique project. I’m so overwhelmed as of this writing. I think this project is one of the most ambitious ever in my life. There’s so many wonderful opportunities and experiences that can be realized from this.
As I’ve mentioned before, I would like to kick off this project by my 30th birthday, which is September 10th, 2009. However, there aren’t any guarantees given the timetable, but anything’s possible. One thing to keep in mind about this project: It will start regardless of finding someone to participate. They can always join the project in progress, although it would be great to find someone before it starts.
Inspiring: “World Travel Bug”
Last Monday, I met with a group of folks to enjoy wine and food at Denver’s “The Cork”, a fine establishment which is only minutes from my apartment in Downtown Denver. As with most of these “meetups”, you meet a lot of people, and of course, everyone wants to know, “What do you do?”
Sometimes, I’m not sure what to tell people when they ask this question. There are many things I do. However, lately, I’ve been simply telling people, “I’m a tech and media consultant.” I explained to a new Meet In Denver member that I enjoy many things, but that I wanted to discover a way to travel the world full-time.
Tom, a fellow “MID” member and friend, interjected, “You’re a world travel bug. That’s your new title now.” We all erupted in laughter, but I thought about that conversation most of the day. I often ask myself many questions about how to achieve a lifetime of world travel, including:
1. How can I generate income for myself anywhere in the world?
2. Can that income be put on “auto-pilot” to a degree?
3. Will it be something I’d enjoy and be committed to?
My photojournalist friend, Brad, often travels with his wife to exotic locations for free. He commands a position in the industry which keeps his phone ringing off the hook with calls from tourism agencies around the world. In fact, he gets so many offers for free trips, that he often turns them down!
So, just how would one achieve becoming a “world travel bug?” That’s the question of the hour. I’m always thinking about how to achieve this dream, because I cannot think of anything more rewarding than seeing the world for the rest of your life. I don’t have any kids or a significant other, and honestly, I don’t foresee such commitments anytime soon in my life, so why not set out to enjoy and experience everything our planet has to offer?
I have a few ideas brewing on how to accomplish this goal. However, it will take some time to think everything through, establish a plan and finally put it into action. I’d love to have everything in place by my 30th birthday.
A Picnic In The Park This Weekend? Maybe.
The weather is great here in Denver. It’s the perfect weather to stretch out on a comfortable blanket, along with some good food, to enjoy a great afternoon under a shaded tree. Its been a long time since I’ve been on a picnic, so I’m looking forward to it. It would be great if I had a dog to join me!