Maybach Finally Sells the Exelero

Back in 2005, Maybach unveiled one of the most extraordinary cars ever built. Based on a the “short” wheel base 57, the Exelero is their first go at a coupe body style in like 50 years. Now I’m just going to let that sink in. A coupe that has a 57 inch wheel base. A 2 passenger car that is as long as an S Class. Umm, gross. Because the car just recently became available to the public, NewsWeek also just named it their pick for most beautiful Car. I think I agree. I know that I posted the 62s Landaulet was the most beautiful car ever, but I’m also entitled to changing my mind.

And So it Begins

This past weekend I went to Nashville to see the first of my really good friends get hitched. I’m told that this is the beginning of a very long and very expensive season in everyones’ life. I guess it had to happen eventually.

On a serious note, I am more than excited for Brendan and Jen. They have put a lot of work into their relationship, and I’m so proud of them. This is a couple that I know will continue to be tools of sanctification for God in each other’s life. I can’t wait to see how their new life unfolds.

I Made A Widget

I made my first widget. Now that may not seem that special, but in order to do so, I was also registered as an Apple developer. That is the coolest part. Anyway, if you have a Mac running tiger or later, and you also attend Crossroad and Fellowship Church, you might enjoy the widget. Let me know what you think!

Download at Apple Here

So Good!

Last night I got to see one great movie. Now I know that a lot of people are going to say that I exaggerate about Heath’s portrayal of the Joker, but they probably didn’t see the movie. The crazy thing is, his antics as Joker don’t distract from the movie’s plot or Bruce’s struggle to deal with the weight of Batman’s persona. The movie was very well balanced and I think that there are going to at least be some oscar nominations for a lot of the production staff.

My definition of a great actor is: performing in a way that I forget that actor’s name. This is why Will Smith will never be a great actor in my book. Heath, on the other hand, was outstanding. Through out the whole movie, I was having trouble separating him from the Joker. The production value of the movie was so high, there was at no point that I said to myself, “that’s not real.” Mostly I sat there saying, “holy crap, that’s flippin’ sweet.” There is no doubt in my mind that I will probably see this movie 2 more times in the theater. One time tonight, and one time in IMAX back in Knoxville. That is going to be an experience.

Batman is Back

I’m going to the midnight showing of Batman: The Dark Knight in about 5 hours. I am so excited. I have been looking forward to this movie since I saw the first teaser trailers back in December. It has been a long time since the last movie was released, and I must say, one of my favorite movies ever. For the first time you really see a human side of batman. So the story was great, but the cinematography was amazing. That movie got me interested in the true production process and how there are so many parts of a movie. Sure Christian Bale was stellar, but his performance was enhanced and guided by the direction and the overall look of the movie.

All that to say… I’m as giddy as a school girl right now. I cannot wait for this movie!

Another Commercial

The other day I was sitting at my desk, working on some State Farm stuff, and in runs one of other workers, Julie. She says, can you come help out at a shoot. I said that I was really busy sitting, but I could squeeze it in. So we drive down to Med Center Mazda.

Formula-One, Please

This has been an eventful season for the Mercedes-McLaren team. Lead driver and league sensation Lewis Hamilton has been up and down during the season. Last year was his rookie season and that being said, he lead the championship at half way. To compare Lewis to Tiger Woods would be a disservice to Lewis.

OMPC, How You’ve Changed

The once tiny Oak Mountain Pres. in Birmingham, AL has become quite a contender over these past few years. Back when I still lived in B’ham, we met in a local high school gym. In fact, the summer we left was when the church celbrated it’s ground breaking ceremony for the new facility. So since then they have grown from an average 200 people in attendance to 2,500 people. That is a big difference. This past spring, they opened the doors to their very first sanctuary (the first building held them in a gym/sanctuary, a sanc-nasium). It is so exciting to see how God is working through Oak Mountain. They have even planted their own church in the downtown area called Red Mountain.

The Allen Family Reunion

Last week was another adventure. The Allen Family Reunion involves 5 immediate families, 4 uncles, 16 grand kids, 3 great grand kids, and one Grandmary. All together we were 26 strong.

My First Commercial

Today I helped produce a TV commercial for the first time!! I am so excited. You can’t imagine how awesome it is to be involved at that level in the agency (as an INTERN). It was for a local fast food chain here in Birmingham called Milo’s. My job was just to help where ever I could. In the picture I am helping Kevin, the director, to correct the lighting and center the shot.

The commercial was shot like a music video. Milo’s has this great jingle that is like common knowledge down here, so they had an American Idol style contest for a person to be in a Milo’s ad to sing the jingle. It was really cool to see the whole picture. I saw direction, set design, production, and even a little post back at the office. I’m not going to lie, this experience has just put me 2 years ahead in my studies.