Docs about People who are Awesome

This documentary gets its own post. If someone could only watch 1 documentary for the rest of their life, I would probably recommend this one (side note: please don't ever ask me to make that decision for someone because it will probably lead to my death after I agonize over the decision for 3 months - I blame ENFJ-ness and being a Libra). 

I loved watching this doc. Its about a guy who decides to go a whole month living entirely off Craigslist with these guidelines: 

1. He cannot have contact with anyone he knows (so he gets a new phone # and email that none of his current people know )
2. All he can carry is 1 backpack, laptop, phone and I think that's it. and I think he can only wear the clothes off his back. 

(I think those are the guidelines, I watched it like 2 months ago.)

Anyway. So he has to depend on craigslist for food, shelter, transportation... 

This documentary will restore your faith in humanity and the kindness of strangers. 

It reminds you that a majority of people are caring and kind. 

This documentary made me cry as well, but a nice happy cry. A definite must see if you are feeling down or think that America as a country is going down the crapper. 

Sometimes it is important to be reminded of that (especially if you are are social worker..) Almost like a Care Bear stare moment if you will.

Also, while doing extensive research for this blog (google searching and then clicking on the website) I found a Craigslist Joe blog. which I am now following on google reader. Score. 

Meal Planning Savior?

So, I signed up for EMEALS. You have to pay for it, but I think it's worth it. And Dave Ramsey made a youtube video about it. I think this solved all of my problems. 

It seems cool, so I thought I would promote it here (if you click on the banner and sign up i get a discount..cough cough). 

You tell them how many ppl you have in your fam, you get to pick what kinda menu you are looking for an BAM- a meal and grocery list. And they can even tailor it to your grocery store and look for sales/deals for you. You have to pay for it, but like I said, Dave Ramsey said it was okay. OKAY?!

I'm going to try the Paleo diet and the Clean Diet. (the have a million options). Enjoy!

Docs About People with Weird Hobbies (and The Walking Dead)

Before I begin, I just want to take the time to give a brief apology to The Walking Dead. Meeker asked me to watch you and I said no for 2 months. I talked bad about you. I refused you. I said you would be too gory. I said that zombies were dumb. I was wrong on all accounts and for that I am truly sorry.  (The only way Meeker got me to watch this was by telling me that the main character was one of the characters in Love Actually SWOON! It's so good, and reminds me of LOST)

Anyways... 

If you want to get pumped up for March Madness, these docs are probably not for you. But, if you want to find out what the non-athletes were doing with their time during high school, these docs will not disappoint.

1. Word Play
This was the documentary that started my love for documentaries. I watched this at a theater in downtown Asheville in 2006 and loved it. I own it on DVD if you need to borrow it. This is about the NY Times crossword puzzle and it is fascinating! And, yes, like all weird hobbies, there is an annual competition involved hosted by Will Shortz! It is great and makes you feel smart because you are watching a documentary about crosswords and then dumb because you could never do a crossword puzzle in 2 minutes.. You will also find yourself cheering for people in the finals as they compete head to head on blown up crossword puzzles displayed on dry-erase boards.  I have watched this doc several times and it has yet to disappoint. Note, this is not on Netflix, but you can watch it for free on Hulu.







2. The King of Kong: A Fist Full of Quarters.

During January 2011 we had a snowstorm in Raleigh, and since I was "working from home" , I took the afternoon to work on a puzzle and watch TV (I also think I only had 2 clients at the time, so stop judging me). I had heard about this doc from a guy I had a crush on so I watched it and it was awesome. I kind of can't remember all of it, but it's basically about a guy who had all these things go wrong at once, and in turn, dedicated his life to beating Donkey Kong. The story goes on to a major Kong Competition- riveting.



3.American Harmony 
If you like Glee- you might like this. This doc is about an international barbershop quartet contest. I think my favorite part of this documentary was me watching it. It was entertaining in the sense that you can't believe that it's happening. Its just mind boggling that there is an international competition that is SOLD OUT every year.. like they are selling out stadiums and going on tour.. wow. so there's that. I liked it. Go OC TIMES!