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Yabos,

Sorry about the lack of posts in the last few weeks. I've been busy with school and basketball. Expect a long post within the next three days, most likely Tuesday. We have a lot to catch up on! Sorry!

Color Me Gone,

Zach

Sandra Bullock

As most of you know, I am somewhat of an actor. As an actor, I feel obliged to see a lot of movies. However, I don't get to see a lot of movies. So I WikiPedia them. However, this winter, I had the opportunity to see The Blind Side with, you guessed it, Sandra Bullock. She's since won a Critic's Choice Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actor's Guild (SAG) Award. This has made me....zapping ecstatic. I have been a major fan of Sandy's ever since she starred in Miss Congeniality. She's since starred in films such as Crash, The Lake House, Premonition, and The Proposal. And finally, she's being recognized for her acting chops. I mean, she's great, but she's never got the right role to put her in this position of glory. She's great as a comedic actress, but the Blind Side has shown how good of a dramatic actress she can be! And, I'm not the only one in the Yabo household whose a fan. Mother is satisfied. Brother thinks she's a "good actress." Father wants her to win the Academy Award. Father also liked her in Speed, but her performance was ruined because Keanu Reeves was in the movie, and according to father, Keanu Reeves is one of the worst actors ever. My opinion? Who would name their son Keanu anyway?

We'll see about that Oscar ;-)

I'm out!

Color Me Gone,

Zach

The Word Mad is a Zappin' Understatement!

Unless you've been living under a rock, in a coma, or been on vacation in the country of Zimbabwe for the last two weeks, then you probably know about the Conan O'Brien, Jay Leno, Late night fiasco. Well, I'm very angry. Today, January 21, it was announced that after 7 months of hosting, Conan O'Brien is departing from The Tonight Show because Jay Leno's show sucks at everything, and Jay has to be a little girl and get his/her way about everything. Conan O'Brien moved his staff, and himself all the way to Los Angeles so he could host the Tonight Show. Jay Leno said he would retire. BUT NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! The little girl wants to keep hosting because he/she realized that he/she should've never retired in the first place. So he/she gets a primetime show that sucks because people have better things to do at that time of night. So he/she wants another show. And NBC, who, I swear is run by a bunch of 3-year-olds and a few chimpanzees, decides to give the little girl his/her way. But Conan rightfully rejects the offer to switch timeslots for Princess Jay, and NBC fires him, but gives him money in the process. The contract reportedly says that Conan cannot say anything bad about NBC (so I will) and he can't appear on television until September 1st, 2010. I'm probably angrier than Conan. Jay Leno has lost my viewership and unless he has a guest that appeals to me, I plan on switching to Letterman and the always fun extra Chelsea Lately rerun. Sorry Jay. You've lost my respect, girl.

TeAm CoCo!

Color Me Gone,

Zach

2010 Happenings

Believe or not, this week was actually quite busy for me.

I had like 5 tests since its the end of the quarter. Spelling was easy. Spanish? Piece of cake. Religion Quiz/Prayer Test? Amen. Math-Sucks.

I hate math. I don't like math. Put it any way you want, but I do not enjoy Mathematics. "You're gonna be using it all your life!" If I am truly going to be using this information all of my life, then I'm willing to hire an accountant. It's boring, stupid, doesn't really make sense most of the time, and difficult to work. I'm mulling for a good grade on that test.

Tonight I will be working a Steak Fry for service hours. The terrible thing about working it is that I don't get to eat the steak. I've never worked one of these before, so I haven't the slightest clue if I get a break or what job I'll be doing. However, I'm busboy, I'll be mad. Who would want to work as a busboy? Why would one even consider placing one's hand on someone else's forks and plates? I mean, at least use some rubber gloves or something. I hope I can just like be a waiter or attempt to sell raffle tickets or something like that. Oh, well. I volunteered, and besides, it's Service Hours for Confirmation! Can I get a what-what??

Then tomorrow I have a basketball game a nooner. I really want to play on my school's new gym floor, even though I don't think the floor is "all that." It was different from what I expected it to be, and its already got some scratches and people keep spilling stuff on it during lunch ("MY GOD!") Hahaha. Inside joke, people.

And an even better aspect of this weekend is that I have no homework. Not a single ounce of it. I'm quite a happy camper about that. Well, now you know about my amazing life. Lucky you!

Color Me Gone,

Zach

A Night in the Life of a Sleep-Walker

Ladies and Gentleman, I have a G-R-E-A-T story for you. Unless my mother has already gotten to you first, then that changes everything.

So last night, I couldn't sleep. For some reason, whenever I have a sleep-walking experience, its on nights that I'm unable to sleep. Anyway, I felt myself get out of bed at what my brain was telling me was 6:30 a.m. I grabbed my uniform and took it with me to the shower. It was weird. I could feel myself walking, but I had no self-control. I get in the tub, somehow turn on the shower, and go blank. I think I really woke up in the shower. I had my eyes closed, but I was conscious. I got out of the shower and laid down on the rug. Then, fully awake, eyes wide open, I brushed my teeth, applied deodorant, et cetera et cetera. Then, I realize that, no, I hadn't grabbed my uniform to change into, I had grabbed a pair of shorts. I walk out with a towel wrapped around my waist, only to find that everyone was asleep. I walk into my room, to look at my clock. It goes from 2:59 to 3:00 a.m. It was NOT 6:30. My mother asks me the same question I'm asking myself, "What the heck just happened?" She interrogates me. Are you confused? Are you sick? Did you throw up? No. I think I would've known if I did any of that. She convinces me to go back to bed. I am awaken at the REAL 6:30 in the morning, and I don't have to take a shower! hahaha. I explain to my mother that it must have been sleep walking. I get to school, and all my friends are in shock, disbelief, and every single one of them found the story quite humorous. Now I think that I'm like Katie from Paranormal Activity.

Welcome to the life of an avid sleep-walker.

Color Me Gone,

Zach

Movie Review: Paranormal Activity

Hello, YaboManiacs,

First off, I'd like to apologize for not blogging this past week. Monday and Tuesday I had school, and these last 3 days I've been taking advantage of my snow days. It was nice, thanks for asking.

Last night, me and my chums watched a little independent film by the name of Paranormal Activity. Jared was scarred (Yes scarred, not scared) from the movie, so I couldn't wait to feast my eyes upon this horror flick. It's time for another movie review:

Sypnosis:

Katie and Micah (no last names) have been together for 3 years. Ever since she was 8 years old, Katie has been somewhat haunted by something. Over the past few weeks, things have gotten worse and more frequent. She wakes up with nightmares and occasionally here noises in the house. Her boyfriend Micah is determined to capture the presence with a camera that rolls all day. After calling in a psychic, the two learn that the house isn't the problem- It's Katie. Whatever this thing is, it's not gonna go away. The being begins to strain the couple's relationship. How can they stop this from ruining their lives?

The movie was great. It was well-shot, kept me interested, and had plot twists that I've never seen in a horror film. By far, one of the best movies, let alone horror film.

Cast:

Katie, played by Katie Featherston: Great actress. A very believable performance as a 20-something year old being stalked by an unknown presence. In her first real film, Featherston proves she can play anything-possessed woman, sweet girl, this woman has potential

Micah, played by Micah Sloat: A persistent character, Katie's boyfriend of 3 years. Micah, a day trader, is determined to figure out what is haunting his live-in lover. He uses a camera to record all that goes on, even when they are sleeping. After awhile Katie protests to get rid of the camera, thinking it's making the presence angry. Micah persists. Micah Sloat was good to play the annoying, idiotic man. The character won't leave his messed up girlfriend. If that's not love, I don't know what is. Another believable performance.

Doctor Friedrichs, played by Mark Friedrichs, is the psychic that comes and helps the couple. Mark's performance of a professional was good, but doesn't compare to the others. The psychic, however becomes a problem instead of helping it, so he abandons the couple for their own safety.

Amber, played by Amber Armstrong, Katie's best friend. She tries to help in the two scenes she's in, but she just doesn't understand the seriousness of the situation. Armstrong sucked as a supporting actress, and I'd like to see her in another film that could help bring out her true abilities.

Yup, there were only 4 people in the main cast. It was a fantastic movie. I recommend it to anyone 12 years old or older, and is willing to scream out loud.

Color Me Gone,

Zach