My 10 Favorite Things

1. Mexican Food- I love Mexican Food, it is number one on my favorite things because I really love it. I am not talking about just liking carne asada or some of the normal things. I love the authentic stuff you get in the middle of nowhere dirty “tripa” taco vendor. I’ll eat intestine, stomach, tongue, and eye taco’s. I enjoy menudo ( cow stomach stew). I love eating some fresh chicharron, with some salsa and tortilla. Mexican Food is 50% taste but it is 50% experience also, it’s who your with, and where you are that makes Mexican food, Mexican Food!

2. Lucha Libre Films- “Lucha Libre” films are one of my favorite things. Much like the fearless luchador, they know no genre. Horror, got it. Secret agent film, done and done. Romance, easy. They are unashamed and unafraid of taking on any tone and genre. I like these films because they all contain a moral, cinema in Mexico tends to stray from moral, but lucha libre films will always leave you with something learned that can be readily applied to life.

3. Being A Father- There are few things equally satisfying than watching your child learn, and grow. It is empowering to be their source for knowledge, protection and fun. I learn so much by trying to be the all powerful being my child sees me as. It has helped me relate to my parents more, and has drawn me closer to God.

4. Mr.Robot- This is a show on USA about a hacking group whose leader suffers from severe mental illness. It is a refreshingly intelligent and unashamed television show. It understands the rules of cinematography, and intelligently breaks the rules in a way that has an emotional effect on the viewer. It breaks the fourth wall in a way that brings the viewer into the protagonists mind, and makes them a participant in their revolution.

5. Narco Cinema- It is growing popularity, and has made it’s way into popular culture with new films and television shows exploring the culture of narcos. I prefer Mexico’s approach to it, making them in to parodies. Talking extensively about how narcos and Mexico’s news media are equally corrupt and often sleeping in the same bed. But the more serious approach such as Netflix's "Narcos" is equally as important.

6. Michael Richards- Michael Richard’s is most notable known for his role as Kramer on Seinfeld. He had a racial outburst that practically ended his career. He recently did an interview on Jerry Seinfeld’s new show “Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee” where I felt a level of sincerity and personality that led me to believe that he has a lot more to offer to the world of cinema than he has thus far given. In re-watching him on Seinfeld this thought, and my fandom of him has only increased.

7. Being Married- I love being married. Not only do you get to have a companion that is with you through all of life’s trials. You no longer need to share an apartment with stinky dirty men who don’t clean anything. They eat your food. They don’t buy groceries. But being married makes life much better. It also provides it’s own unique set of opportunities to learn and grow. You become a better communicator through trial and error in marriage. Marriage is great.

8. Technology- I love technology, it changes every day. It changes the way we learn. It changes the way we communicate. It changes the way we bond. It changes the way we entertain. In an ever-changing world, technology is now the new constant and it is exciting. There is nothing quite like getting a new piece of technology, opening it up and figuring out how it will play in your life.

9. Driving Fast Cars- I like driving fast cars. It provides an adrenal release that is often necessary for me when I am under a lot of stress or frustration. It is important that you do so in controlled circumstances, and not like some lunatic on occupied roads with other drivers and pedestrians.

10. Blowing Stuff Up- This one is similar to driving fast cars. It provides an adrenal release. It empowers you. This may make me some kind of sociopath, but I am talking about blowing up pumpkins or old computers things like that. Never dangerous things that could cause anyone harm of any kind.