A couple of days ago, I had somewhat of an eye opening experience. I had a conversation with someone who's been working very hard to achieve his goals, and has recently came upon some very good success in his pursuits. He has a similarity to me in terms of what he's done, and is doing now. Only he works much harder. That's still a work in progress for me (DUH to you if you've paid any attention to these blurbs for the past few years).
It's strange how God puts people in other people's lives. We're two people with what I'd assume to be very different lifestyles, yet we share a handful of similarities in terms of our age, our talents, and our goals. I don't necessarily know if our exchanges will lead us anywhere other than where we are now. It's not the type of thing I expect to happen, but who knows. His honesty was very refreshing; and the fact that he's taking his success in such an amazed and humble way is inspiring. You can tell the guy cares. I'd like to think I'd be the same if ever I reached that level. In some strange way, I vicariously experienced through him what it's like when you start to become well known for your talents. That thing that I've become unafraid to tell people, but that I feel most people don't entirely take seriously if it's not their cup of tea.
Having gone back and forth for a while, he'd made a realization about us and said "So it's like we're both learning about this new thing at the same time." He's right. Little does he know the motivation he's giving me.
Monday, November 21, 2016
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Rant 11.17.16
When I hear about the true struggles going on in other parts of the world; quarters of millions of people in need of serious medical attention, who are unable to receive said attention due to airstrikes & warfare in their region, things of this nature, it's like, what the hell are we complaining about?
Trump? Yeah, Trump happened. Pretty crazy. Most likely irrevocable till 2020. But it happened. So now we move on, and we do what we can, with faith and effort. Plain & simple. My opinion of course. I know about as much of politics as I do quantum physics. I only do my best to attempt to approach things on a human level.
Glenn shouldn't have been killed. But they killed him. Even though they made it look like he died last season and made us wait several episodes to find out he was alive after all only to be killed after all after all. The fuff. That being said, I'm looking forward to whatever Steven Yeun moves onto next. I vote for a stand up special on Netflix. He'd kill. Tee-hee. Nuff respect to Michael Cudlitz. Also sad to see Abraham go. Just isn't the same without his badassery & humor. But let's give it up for Jeffrey Dean Morgan. If you thoroughly feel hate in your heart every time Negan creeps his way into the shot, then he's doing his job. Bravo to you, good sir.
Normally, this is the part when I say that I'm going to finally start doing something career wise, but this will be my only mention of it. I've never stopped writing. That's important. I know I have way too many interests. I try to hone in to one particular field, but Hell. If Chris Jericho can do 25 things, why can't Chris Cintron do at least like 12?
No more doubt in my abilities. I see way too many out there doing a whole lot more with a whole lot less. No excuses. And I do want to thank the shit talkers, the naysayers, the doubters, the haters, the skeptics, the jealous, the envious, the miserable, the faithless, the loveless, the empty. You fuel me in ways that only I can fully appreciate.
I'm happy, I'm healthy, I'm married, I live in my own little world with my Wife & my Son. And so what will happen when it happens, will happen.
I'm very sorry to the ones I seemingly have no time for. Sometimes I wonder why you become so angry toward me. But if I think about it, it must be because you truly care about me and value spending time with me. And for that I am deeply thankful to have you in my life. I'm trying to get together more, I promise. One thing at a time.
Next one will have more structure.
If I feel like it.
Trump? Yeah, Trump happened. Pretty crazy. Most likely irrevocable till 2020. But it happened. So now we move on, and we do what we can, with faith and effort. Plain & simple. My opinion of course. I know about as much of politics as I do quantum physics. I only do my best to attempt to approach things on a human level.
Glenn shouldn't have been killed. But they killed him. Even though they made it look like he died last season and made us wait several episodes to find out he was alive after all only to be killed after all after all. The fuff. That being said, I'm looking forward to whatever Steven Yeun moves onto next. I vote for a stand up special on Netflix. He'd kill. Tee-hee. Nuff respect to Michael Cudlitz. Also sad to see Abraham go. Just isn't the same without his badassery & humor. But let's give it up for Jeffrey Dean Morgan. If you thoroughly feel hate in your heart every time Negan creeps his way into the shot, then he's doing his job. Bravo to you, good sir.
Normally, this is the part when I say that I'm going to finally start doing something career wise, but this will be my only mention of it. I've never stopped writing. That's important. I know I have way too many interests. I try to hone in to one particular field, but Hell. If Chris Jericho can do 25 things, why can't Chris Cintron do at least like 12?
No more doubt in my abilities. I see way too many out there doing a whole lot more with a whole lot less. No excuses. And I do want to thank the shit talkers, the naysayers, the doubters, the haters, the skeptics, the jealous, the envious, the miserable, the faithless, the loveless, the empty. You fuel me in ways that only I can fully appreciate.
I'm happy, I'm healthy, I'm married, I live in my own little world with my Wife & my Son. And so what will happen when it happens, will happen.
I'm very sorry to the ones I seemingly have no time for. Sometimes I wonder why you become so angry toward me. But if I think about it, it must be because you truly care about me and value spending time with me. And for that I am deeply thankful to have you in my life. I'm trying to get together more, I promise. One thing at a time.
Next one will have more structure.
If I feel like it.
Sunday, August 21, 2016
Cintron Movie Haiku: Sausage Party
**Spoiler Alert**
Pick your favorite (mix and match lines for more fun):
No Real Message In The End
Even Though It Tried
Talented Voice Cast
Some Funny Moments Throughout
Mostly Shock Value
Horny Food Items
Who's Only Goal Is To F*ck
Food Orgy Disturbs
Seth Rogen Gets Baked
(Never Seen That One Before)
Ed Norton? But Why?
Hot Dog, Bun, A Douche
Attempts At Social Topics
Glad I Didn't Pay
What Is The Message?
Politics? Religion? Sex?
Wait, wait, no, there's none.
Monday, June 13, 2016
The Fear Of Living
My coffee maker crapped out on me this morning. Of all mornings. Haven't worked in nearly a month, so of course it should definitely happen on the day in which I'm attempting to reconfigure myself, get back into Work Mode.
Then my hardboiled egg exploded in the microwave. Cleanup for that was fun. I enjoyed what little bits I could salvage without eating the shell.
Should've known something was up with today the moment my dog, for the first time ever, decided to not immediately dive right into his bowl of breakfast. Something's wrong with today.
Yet, there's a part of me that is fully aware of the fact that, as not so great of a morning that I'm having, there are those who are truly having a terrible day in Orlando, probably all over the country for that matter.
And so I'm spending this train ride reflecting, on the somber news being reported on TV, to the normally jovial radio personalities who instead of prank calling unsuspecting listeners, are acknowledging the tragedy of several hours ago.
I feel like I generally have a sense of optimism when it comes to life. But between recent events, not just the incident in Orlando; but the series of slashings, random robberies, assaults, and seemingly countless crimes all over the Tri-state area, it's honestly been that much harder to maintain that optimism.
There are those who say that if we live in fear, that we are giving them exactly what they want. They say we should do the exact opposite. Celebrate. Go out. Fear nothing.
I get it. We probably should. When all's said & done, what's going to happen is going to happen. I personally pray that myself and those closest to me would not be harmed.
But to live as though this is a time in which there is absolutely nothing to fear...I feel that there exists a thin line between fear & ignorance.
Then my hardboiled egg exploded in the microwave. Cleanup for that was fun. I enjoyed what little bits I could salvage without eating the shell.
Should've known something was up with today the moment my dog, for the first time ever, decided to not immediately dive right into his bowl of breakfast. Something's wrong with today.
Yet, there's a part of me that is fully aware of the fact that, as not so great of a morning that I'm having, there are those who are truly having a terrible day in Orlando, probably all over the country for that matter.
And so I'm spending this train ride reflecting, on the somber news being reported on TV, to the normally jovial radio personalities who instead of prank calling unsuspecting listeners, are acknowledging the tragedy of several hours ago.
I feel like I generally have a sense of optimism when it comes to life. But between recent events, not just the incident in Orlando; but the series of slashings, random robberies, assaults, and seemingly countless crimes all over the Tri-state area, it's honestly been that much harder to maintain that optimism.
There are those who say that if we live in fear, that we are giving them exactly what they want. They say we should do the exact opposite. Celebrate. Go out. Fear nothing.
I get it. We probably should. When all's said & done, what's going to happen is going to happen. I personally pray that myself and those closest to me would not be harmed.
But to live as though this is a time in which there is absolutely nothing to fear...I feel that there exists a thin line between fear & ignorance.
Saturday, April 9, 2016
Saturday, January 30, 2016
I Choose.
I choose to focus on the positive.
I choose to see what I've been blessed with.
I choose to not have anger or jealousy in my heart towards those around me.
I choose to know that there will always be an answer, even if the answer is not right in front of me.
I choose to pray for those who may feel differently.
I choose to endure.
I choose to have empathy.
I choose to not blame God for the hand that I've been dealt.
I choose to say nothing over saying something hurtful.
I choose to not hold grudges over the past, even if the past was a day ago.
I choose to be selfless & not selfish.
I choose to face my issues rather than avoid them.
I choose to communicate rather than ignore.
I choose to know that the latter may sometimes come before the former.
I choose to know that I am an imperfect person who's only saving grace is his faith. Nothing more, nothing less.
I choose to look upon this when I am in need of a reminder.
What do you choose?
I choose to see what I've been blessed with.
I choose to not have anger or jealousy in my heart towards those around me.
I choose to know that there will always be an answer, even if the answer is not right in front of me.
I choose to pray for those who may feel differently.
I choose to endure.
I choose to have empathy.
I choose to not blame God for the hand that I've been dealt.
I choose to say nothing over saying something hurtful.
I choose to not hold grudges over the past, even if the past was a day ago.
I choose to be selfless & not selfish.
I choose to face my issues rather than avoid them.
I choose to communicate rather than ignore.
I choose to know that the latter may sometimes come before the former.
I choose to know that I am an imperfect person who's only saving grace is his faith. Nothing more, nothing less.
I choose to look upon this when I am in need of a reminder.
What do you choose?
Saturday, January 2, 2016
2015
Loss is real.
I live with it daily.
I know it's a part of life.
But this year made it real for me.
And I'm aware that it will happen again in the future.
I pray for the strength to endure the inevitable, in the promise that it is all worth it & for a reason in the end.
You also gave me a whole lot.
More than I cared to blog or status update about every time something notable occurred.
I preferred to live it and share it with those who made it possible more than I did to tell everyone about it.
That & I got lazy.
Put it on my list of resolutions for 2016.
You might be the quickest year I've had.
In some ways, you're the worst year I've had.
In many ways, you're the best year I've had.
Thank you for everything.
Farewell.
Sincerely yours,
Chris
I live with it daily.
I know it's a part of life.
But this year made it real for me.
And I'm aware that it will happen again in the future.
I pray for the strength to endure the inevitable, in the promise that it is all worth it & for a reason in the end.
You also gave me a whole lot.
More than I cared to blog or status update about every time something notable occurred.
I preferred to live it and share it with those who made it possible more than I did to tell everyone about it.
That & I got lazy.
Put it on my list of resolutions for 2016.
You might be the quickest year I've had.
In some ways, you're the worst year I've had.
In many ways, you're the best year I've had.
Thank you for everything.
Farewell.
Sincerely yours,
Chris
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