Chris Della Valle II The legend continues

A funny thing happened to me a few days ago. I was participating in some time wasting activity when it hit me..."Dude this is your sequeal," exclaimed my inner voice that I have a habit of ignoring. After that I took a minute to think about what I just "heard." I realized that if my life was a movie, I would be shooting the sequeal; think about it. The first CDV movie was my origin story; kid from Chicago, stranger in his own world, looking to find a place in said world. Jam packed with drama, adventure, and a splash of humor. It even left you with a cliffhanger ending; What will he do now??

CDV2TLC shows that with struggle comes change and that you can take a some good away from anything. Part two shows the hero as the fish out of water as he acquires the skills necessary to take on new trials and tribulations. I don't know how it's going to end, but excited to find out.

The reason I mention this is because a lot of us think our lives aren't very special. That we are here by chance and that no matter what we do it will be nothing of consequence. Well let me tell you that's crap! Your life is a movie, you decide if it's going to be a blockbuster or something that goes staright to video. (wait do they still make videos?? Well you get the point) Don't float through life waiting for things to happen, get out there! The good thing about being the star/director of your movie is that you get all the good lines AND you get to yell ACTION!

Get out there and yell action!

-Chris "A-lister" D.

News and Notes

Two quick things I wanted to share with all my Candorteers. First off, I want to officially hop back on the UNLV Runnin' Rebels bandwagon. Thanks to the generosity of a few friends; Danielle, Matt, and Trish I'm talking to you, I had the opportunity to go to a few Rebel games this season. Ever since the early 90's I've been a fan of UNLV's basketball program or what I'd like to call, Las Vegas' closest thing to a professional sport, but my interest wavers from time to time. Glad to say my interest has once again been rekindled by none other that Coach Lon Kruger. Before Coach Kruger arrived, the Rebels were mediocre at best, making it to the NCAA tourney only once in the 21st century.

But happy times they are here again, and it has something to do with the way the Rebels are Runnin'

Go, Fight, Win! (or go, white, red,)

Lastly, I have a movie recommendation that I want to pass along. If you get the chance please go out and see, "The Blind Side." It's a true story that will warm even the coldest of hearts, I'm talking to you Brian. I don't want to get into it because I'm afraid I'll give to much away, but give yourself a Christmas present early and go see that movie.

Show me the MONEY!!!!!!!

We live in a world than is all about the here and now, but every once in a while I find myself taking a little trip down memory lane and more times than not it's enjoyable.

My most recent "time traveling" adventure happened a few hours ago when I happened to come home to find my Mom watching "Jerry Maguire," a great flick from 1996. Now it's been awhile since I've sat down and watched the exploits of Tom, Cuba, and Rene so I decided to get reacquainted with my old friends.

After settling into my custom made Adirondack chair, popping open and Diet DP, and putting the phone on vibrate I started watching. To my surprise I forgot how much I enjoyed this movie. I might go out on a limb and say everything you need to know about life you can learn from "Jerry Maguire."

-How do you get out of a fight with you're significant other...you say, "You complete me."

-What do you say during contract negotiations...you say, "Show me the money."

-When you're stuck in an awkward conversation and have know idea what to say...you say "Do you know the human head weighs eight pounds?"

Boom, case closed.

Chris "Ambassador of Kwan" D.