Gonna be a great day

I think today will be a great day. No particular reason why it should be better than any other day, but still I think it will be pleasant. Or perhaps, in a sense, by THINKING today will be a great day I have at the same time chosen to have a great day. Perhaps my gut feeling about this day was nothing more than a habituated mental state that I have unconsciously trained myself to employ in order to improve conditions and enjoy life more fully. Perhaps this day really isn't that great at all and I am simply trying remain indifferent and positive in the face of adversity.

Whatever the cause, I have chosen not to question my gut reaction and scrutinize the present externalities too critically. What is there to gain in the end? Is it better to approach each day realistically and steeped in pragmatism? Is life more fulfilling and profitable when taken only for what it is and never for what it can be? Those who know me would never expect me to profess such a philosophy and they are most certainly correct. I do not think I could be called unsuccessful or unprofitable and definitely not unhappy and yet I do choose each day to think not about the challenges and trials that are present but rather about the successes and joys that are possible. I present this, of course, with no intent or interest in influencing the actions of others. It may be of interest to no person alive but, for what its worth, this is what I think.

Top 10 Will Ferrell Movies

One of my favorite comedic actors of all time, Will Ferrell has had many hilarious roles. Here are the top ten films that I think are worth watching:

1. Anchorman
   
   No arguments here. The show is just downright sidesplitting and nothing I have seen to date is more quotable.
   
2. Talladega Nights
   

I have seen this so many times I know it by heart. I think it might have even been the first WF movie I ever saw. Not sure though. Anyway, it is superbly funny with help from the hilarious John C. Reilly.

3. Old School
   
   A pretty classic college movie. I really like Luke Wilson also.
   
4. Blades of Glory
   
   So ridiculously goofy that it warrants mention even if you didn't like it.
   
5. The Producers
   
   Will plays a small part in this show but it is memorable and extremely funny.
   
   
6. Starsky and Hutch
   
   Again, a small but very funny role.
   
7. Stranger Than Fiction
   
   Very surprising movie. The only non-comedic role I have seen Will Ferrell do and I think he should do more. This show was worth watching and was actually touching.
   
   
8. Wedding Crashers
   
   Will Ferrell was probably the best part of this show, I think but I don't remember it that well.
   
   
9. Step Brothers
   
   O.K., we are scraping the bottom of the barrel here I admit. In all honesty I have only watched maybe a dozen or so Will Ferrell movies so a couple duds made the list. Step Brothers was actually pretty funny, but extremely ridiculous. Kind of makes me think of some real life people I know though which is pretty sad.
   
   
10. Semi-Pro
    
    I remember having my hopes pretty high for this show when it came out because it was following a few big hits but it was not all that funny if I remember correctly. It was filmed in Flint, MI though.
    
    
11. Land of the Lost
    
    Gosh.....this was pretty silly. But still, it had its moments. Will was still funny. Oh, wait....I just realized I have eleven on this list. Oh, well.

Of course, Mr. Ferrell has many other gut busting feathers in his cap particularly from his SNL days. Perhaps I should do my Top Ten Will Ferrell SNL Skits?

Top 20 Metallica Songs

Here are my top 20 favorite songs from the world's greatest metal band:

1. Welcome Home (Sanitarium)George and I used to play this song all the time when we were learning guitar. Metallica really taught me how to play the guitar from the very beginning. This song I think really has everything that a great rock song can have.
2. Nothing Else MattersIf I could sing like James Hetfield......gosh...crazy I know, but man! That would be so cool!
3. For Whom the Bell TollsI almost picked this as number one actually. Incredibly classic number that may have been their first track ever that wasn't blazing fast. It doesn't need to be though. It is just as heavy as the rest and much more memorable.
4. Fade to BlackI think this is the original for me. This song alone made me a fan.
5. Turn the PageA powerful, heavy tribute to Bob Seger's classic. Not an easy song to improve upon, but I think Metallica did a fantastic job of making it their own.
6. One
7. Bleeding MeOf course, Metallica did not stop making great music after the Black Album and this is a perfect example. Many will disagree, but I hold that Metallica remained the greatest metal band even through the '90s.
8. Master of Puppets
9. Whiskey in the Jar
10. Whiplash
11. Unforgiven
12. Until It Sleeps
13. Stone Cold Crazy
14. Battery
15. Ride the Lightning
16. Fuel
17. I Disappear
18. Low Man's Lyric
19. Die Die My Darling
20. King Nothing