14 Hour Day...

Today was my internship day and another long one...this one was 2 1/2 hours longer than the last one.  I was tasked with doing the same type of work, for 5 different projects.  But it wasn't so bad because it was split between the other two interns and my boss...still it was a long day.  He did buy us dinner, which was nice and we had a good conversation about movies...and, one in particular, THE LAST DRAGON!!! 

Now those who know me, know that The Last Dragon is the one of my two favorite movies of all time.   (The Sound of Music is the second)  That said, anyone who has seen The Last Dragon and loves it as much as I do, and can even quote lines from the movie (though not as thorough as me) gets a gold star in my book! 

Also, one of the other interns from Bulgaria, loves, LOVES gospel music, so later in the night, I took my headphones out and put on my Gospel station on my Pandora account and he was very much appreciative.  It's really interesting the things people connect with.

My boss asked me (and out of the blue) how old I was.  He said he knows its faux paux to ask a woman her age, but that I seemed wise beyond my age.  So, I do what I normally do when people ask my age...I tell them to guess first.  His guess was 26.  'Bulgaria's ' guess was 21...so of course they were both surprised at the actual age.  Ahhh...good aging genes.

That's about it...my former Pastor asked me to put together a promo video for the up coming re-launch of their ministry.  So, tomorrow, though not one I necessarily have to leave the house for, looks like it's shaping up to be a busy one...but I will make time to write!

It's kinda late and I'm alot tired.  Good night.

P.S.---For those of you who didn't get to see the 'one-sheets' I posted that I designed...sorry.  I think two days is enough to have material that technically is not mine to have up on the www. 

Unexpected Surprises

This morning I woke Me expected to spend the majority of my day at the car dealership/repair shop. I was pleasantly surprised when after only an hour, my car was fixed and they were washing it for me.  Who knew dealerships wash your car for free...you only need ask...well this one did/does anyway...and my repair was covered under warranty, so no bill for me!!!

The other nice surprise of the day came during another networking event I attended tonight.  I thought it was gonna be lame and a waste of gas, but it turned out quite interesting. See it was like a 'speed dating' group networking thing, where we as groups moved to each 'mentor' and picked their brains.  Well two were of particular interest to me as they worked with ABC animation and NBC Universal.  

The NBC girl was very funny and I found out she's from FL and went to Lake Mary high school (which, for my non-Florida readers is one of the schools in my county).  Anyways, for a while we were going on about FL and really chatting it up...long story short, I definitely plan to keep and stay in touch with her...and she was like 'yeah, FL connection, we gotta get you a job'...so hopefully it will go somewhere.

That was only two surprises, but its always good to count your blessings...off to sleepy land I go...





AWC
*get lifted*

Early Mornings, Late Nights...

Today was my internship day at the graphic design company and so I had an early morning and a late night at the office.  (though early mornings and late nights aren't anything new to me)  Today, however I spent quite a few hours later than normal.  My hours are supposed to be from 9-5pm, but Usually stay somewhere between 5:30-6:30pm.  Today I stayed till about a quarter after 9. 

The company has these big meetings set up tomorrow with potential buyers of all the many TV shows they are developing for 3D television.  My tasks for the past few weeks has been focused on developing the 2D and print graphics for one of the shows.  Well, today I was tasked with coming up with 'one sheets' or basically like a mini movie poster with a summary, for 4 different shows.  It is challenging work, but fun too because I get to be creative, and NOT pick up laundry, or wash dishes, or go get coffee or any of the other mindless things I did at the majority of my other internships.

Though I'm not tired like I am from being on set during actual production, my brain kinda hurts...staring at a computer for 12hours tends the suck the life out...but no complaints from me.  It was fun and...again...I'm learning a lot, and they give me all kinds of creative freedom.  Not only that, the owners are Christian and go to the same church I have started just recently going to.  I saw the husband and spoke, he spoke back, but I don't think he realized it was me, because my hair (as it often is) was different.

Anyways, here's some of the work I did today...which my immediate boss will clean up and change accordingly.  Now, I have not signed a 'non-disclosure' agreement here (which says I won't talk about projects outside of the office), but even so, I probably shouldn't be putting these up.  But as this blog is mostly private to family and friends, I figure I'd put it up for a minute, and then take it down...so, I'll go ahead and say, you have a week to check out my work.  (But PLEASE don't try and use these, or copy or paste or basically anything but look!!!!)
 
Well, since this was a long day, I am getting in early...and 11pm may not be that early to some, but it's a treat for me to be in the bed before the next day technically starts, so I will take it!

By the way...thanks to everyone who's sent encouraging words...definitely makes me feel better.

****THE DESIGNS HAVE BEEN TAKEN DOWN (to protect me, the innocent!, should anything jump off!"****"

A productive day...

I had an early morning meeting with the director of the last student film I produced and it went well.  After, I ran some errands, I ended up at my local library for a change of scenery for my work day.

The change of scenery made for a productive day as far as my writing and people watching were concerned...people are funny. One young lady was tutoring a young boy, but yelling and degrading him when he wouldn't work or got an answer wrong...and when the boy quit and was almost in tears, she told him he needed to belive in himself.  I had a mind to kick her in her face, but that would not have been very Christ-like or a good representation of a decent role model.

I spent most of the day there, applying for jobs between writing and watching.  Later a friend invited me to a networking event, and though I was really tired, I went.  The networkinh was followed by a showing of the movie " kiss, kiss, bang, bang.". The venue was a nice, outdoor place at the W hotel in Hollywood and the movie was...entertaining, but the networking left a little to be desired.  Ah well...I did try.

Off to bed...early day tomorrow at the internship.

AWC
*get lifted*

The MAJOR Catch up!

Thanks for tuning back in to my new blog.  They heavier stuff was in the email, so let's make this catch up fun.  Here goes...


MAY

• I produced a book trailer for one of my professors.  Check it out here: http://www.crickettrumley.com/?page_id=171 
• As a side note, at the time this was supposed to shoot, I got ridiculously sick, the permits and locations were a nightmare and I basically had a  mini-breakdown, but...we got it done and both I and the director/author were very pleased.
• I got my first paid industry work in L.A. as an Additional Assistant Director on a TV web series, but I'm not sure when or where it will be aired. 
• I got my second paid gig as a script analysis for the International Film Distribution Consultants.
• I flew to Tennessee and surprised my (now Tennessee Vol) cousin for his high school graduation.  It was lots of fun with the family and his new puppy.

JUNE

•  I took a much needed mini vacation to Florida.
• I applied to the Disney/ABC TV writing program
•  (which I literally got into the mail on the deadline with just 10 minutes before the Post Office closed...and I'm really praying that acceptance into this program is the reason why I can't find a full time job.  This program is a fully (and well) paid, wonderful opportunity, and VERY competitive; they won't make decisions till November/December and it won't start until January 2012...this is one I'd like MUCH prayer for!)
• I returned to L.A.
• A short thriller/suspense film shot in my house...The production took over my apartment for four days and it looked a hot mess, but I had fun working on it and made some new friends and connections.
• Delaware graduated!
• I went to the golf range for the first time ever...and wasn't as bad as I thought I'd be.
• I celebrated another birthday which fell on Father's Day, and was bitter sweet.  But, I treated myself to a two hour hot-stone massage and had a lovely dinner with a dear friend.



playing Golf

• I got invited to an exclusive open house and met and had a conversation with Neicy Nash (former host of Style Network's 'Clean House' show...she was really nice and down to earth.)

The Shoot at my house

JULY

• I saw the first showing of IRIS, Cirque Du Soliel's new show at the Kodak Theater on Hollywood Blvd.
• I produced my last student short
• It's not completely finished yet, but hopefully I'll be able to post a link soon...
• Pretty sure I saw lots of movies...this month's a bit of a blur.

AUGUST

• Mom and the Godparent's visited and we had a great time!
• I got an internship with a local 3D Graphics company in the graphic design department.  It's fun, it's close, and I'm learning alot.  It's only two days a week but gives me something to do and get out of the house.
• I left the church I'd been attending since coming to L.A.  It's a long story, but I feel it was what was best for me, and I pray for the continuance of that ministry.
• I started going to a new church that's about 10 minutes away from my house...still figuring out if its the one for me, but I do like it.
• One of the few friends I've made out here, got a new job in DC and moved away.

SEPTEMBER

• I went to watch an old movie (Rebel Without a Cause) with Delaware and friends in the famed Hollywood Park Cemetery.  It's sounds weird and creepy, but it was actually alot of fun!  (They do screenings there of all sorts during the summer until the end of September I believe...its on the 'must dos' of Hollywood.)
• I went to a taping of the ELLEN show, and saw a pre screening of the movie 50/50, which was good and the main cast were the guests.  I sat by a woman who got to play the game and won $1000.00 gift card from Target!  Also saw Maroon 5 perform and received a free CD and Snapple...it was a really fun day, which...if I had a job, I would not have got the chance to attend...(free time is one of the few perks of being unemployed.)

Ok...I think that's about it for now.  Other stuff happened...but I can't remember...I know there were lots of movies, plenty of trips to the beach and lots of writing and working on personal projects (which I continue to work on), LOTS of applying for jobs and trying to network...I even signed up to do extra acting work (which is not going well because I'm not 5'8, blonde or blue eyed...but that's how Hollywood rolls, even though they will always deny it) but beyond that, I can't remember. 

Anywho, stay tuned...it can only get better from here...well, that's what I'm praying for and banking on!  Let the new adventures begin.