I just saw an episode of Law and Order: SVU original airdate of 2009, that bears an incredible resemblance to The Casey Anthony Story.
Other than it being set in NY rather than FL, the smelly car, somewhat over the top grandmother and sentimental grandfather, the party girl-mother and her tendency to lie and steal...its all too familiar.
I'm just sayin...check it out.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012
The ridiculousness of having no financial restrictions
Saw this on FB...and rest assured, when I can spend that kinda dough, it won't be on drinks!!!
Weird Things...
There are a few things that I've only seen in LA...not that they don't/can't happen in other places, but I've only see them here. Over the weekend...
While riding with Delaware on the freeway, on the opposite side of traffic, the cars were backed up because a cop was blocking the highway with his car. Now, he had good reason to do so because there was a man in his underwear (and nothing else) standing on the side of the highway. Now, these highways aren't small or flanked by grass or woods. Each direction has about 6-8 lanes of traffic, and are usually surrounded by concrete barriers, fences or mountains. This particular stretch of highway had a flimsy, chain link fence dividing the highway from a service street and this guy was standing on the highway side of the dividing fence.
So the police officer spoke through his megaphone and told him to get off the freeway. Then the guy sat down on the ground. If cars were coming he would have seriously been injured. The police officer kept creeping closer to him in his car and telling him to get off the freeway, eventually making a barrier between him and the other cars that were starting to go around the police car.
I don't know how that all ended, because like I said, we were on the opposite side and while traffic was slow it was still moving. I prayed for the guy and hope whatever made him get out there on the freeway is or will be rectified.
Yesterday, right in front of my apartment, I saw a man going...however fast he was going, and a police officer on a motorcycle in the lane beside him using his megaphone to tell the driver that he was not going 35mph. He talked to the guy for quite a few feet...like they were having a conversation, but the guy just kept going whatever speed he wanted. I was wondering why the cop didn't just pull him over, but it was entertaining.
Only in LA, I guess.
So the police officer spoke through his megaphone and told him to get off the freeway. Then the guy sat down on the ground. If cars were coming he would have seriously been injured. The police officer kept creeping closer to him in his car and telling him to get off the freeway, eventually making a barrier between him and the other cars that were starting to go around the police car.
I don't know how that all ended, because like I said, we were on the opposite side and while traffic was slow it was still moving. I prayed for the guy and hope whatever made him get out there on the freeway is or will be rectified.
Yesterday, right in front of my apartment, I saw a man going...however fast he was going, and a police officer on a motorcycle in the lane beside him using his megaphone to tell the driver that he was not going 35mph. He talked to the guy for quite a few feet...like they were having a conversation, but the guy just kept going whatever speed he wanted. I was wondering why the cop didn't just pull him over, but it was entertaining.
Only in LA, I guess.
The Weekend and Beyond...
Last weekend was pretty eventful, starting with Friday when I had an interview for a part time position with my school. The position is basically doing producer-like stuff within the Acting department of the school. The people I would work with seem cool, and it seems like it wouldn't just be mindless drone work. That said, I would definitely make it a priority to not be there forever as I feel it could be a long term trap of sorts. But I can't take not working anymore, so whatever comes along I'm going to assume it is from God and that there is a purpose for it. I haven't heard back from them yet, but hopefully soon. It would definitely be nice to have extra cash flow and places to go.
Friday night I ventured out and went to a Singles Ministry meeting at my church. Now, the notice in the announcements said for ages 29 and over. Great...so I was going with the intent of maybe making some new friends in my age bracket. Well, when I got there, I was probably the youngest one. I guess this particular night was different since it was the first gathering of the new year. The director of the group got up, prayed, said some stuff about herself, prayed again and then said "there's food in the back, go mingle." So, I did...and met some nice people, though all of them are in their 50-60 and beyond. On of the coordinators asked me, "So how old are you?" I told her and she was like, oh you're still young. Well, it wasn't what I was expecting, but it was a step out of my comfort zone.
Saturday I did some writing in the morning because the afternoon was going to be full. I joined Delaware and her friends (though they count me as their friend as well...I just know them through her and they collectively hang out more than I do) to an Improv show of one of the guys in the group. It was entertaining and a fun outing. Afterwards, the girls went to a neighboring restaurant and we had lunch and good chats. Now, they were all RAVING about this place...the name of it is not important, but they basically are known for their rotisserie chicken and dipping sauces. Um, it was ok...nothing overly fantastic in my book...but then again, I'm from the south and our tastes are a bit different.
After lunch the group broke down from about 10 to 4 and we went and hung out at one girl's apartment, then we went to another girl's apartment, then we went out to a lounge/bar/club. It was pretty nice as we got to sit outside around a fire pit, and it wasn't terribly crowded. One of the girls and I were talking and through a series of events and questions (as always) she found about me and Erika and Daddy and Shannon. Had I not told her to hold it together, she would've have cried...but we were hanging out having a good time, and so I wanted to keep it that way.
Sunday morning proved a bit hard for me to wake up and go to 9:00am service, so I slept in and went to the 11:00 instead. I do like the option of having a later service to go to, but I still like the earlier service. Though, unlike other second services I've been to, this one was the same length as the first service. Later, I washed the car, did a bit of window shopping, went to the park and attempted some work...it was a good day.
Monday...writing, Writing, and more WRITING. It was a day full of writing and it was productive. The past few days I have been better at writing and I hope and pray it continues. I mean, if one day I'm going to get paid for sitting around writing TV episodes and getting assignments to 'ghost write' or do re-writes, or am commissioned to develop and write other's stories...not to mention my own work...then days like yesterday have to be in abundance and even improve a zillion percent. One step at a time though. I press on...
Friday night I ventured out and went to a Singles Ministry meeting at my church. Now, the notice in the announcements said for ages 29 and over. Great...so I was going with the intent of maybe making some new friends in my age bracket. Well, when I got there, I was probably the youngest one. I guess this particular night was different since it was the first gathering of the new year. The director of the group got up, prayed, said some stuff about herself, prayed again and then said "there's food in the back, go mingle." So, I did...and met some nice people, though all of them are in their 50-60 and beyond. On of the coordinators asked me, "So how old are you?" I told her and she was like, oh you're still young. Well, it wasn't what I was expecting, but it was a step out of my comfort zone.
Saturday I did some writing in the morning because the afternoon was going to be full. I joined Delaware and her friends (though they count me as their friend as well...I just know them through her and they collectively hang out more than I do) to an Improv show of one of the guys in the group. It was entertaining and a fun outing. Afterwards, the girls went to a neighboring restaurant and we had lunch and good chats. Now, they were all RAVING about this place...the name of it is not important, but they basically are known for their rotisserie chicken and dipping sauces. Um, it was ok...nothing overly fantastic in my book...but then again, I'm from the south and our tastes are a bit different.
After lunch the group broke down from about 10 to 4 and we went and hung out at one girl's apartment, then we went to another girl's apartment, then we went out to a lounge/bar/club. It was pretty nice as we got to sit outside around a fire pit, and it wasn't terribly crowded. One of the girls and I were talking and through a series of events and questions (as always) she found about me and Erika and Daddy and Shannon. Had I not told her to hold it together, she would've have cried...but we were hanging out having a good time, and so I wanted to keep it that way.
Sunday morning proved a bit hard for me to wake up and go to 9:00am service, so I slept in and went to the 11:00 instead. I do like the option of having a later service to go to, but I still like the earlier service. Though, unlike other second services I've been to, this one was the same length as the first service. Later, I washed the car, did a bit of window shopping, went to the park and attempted some work...it was a good day.
Monday...writing, Writing, and more WRITING. It was a day full of writing and it was productive. The past few days I have been better at writing and I hope and pray it continues. I mean, if one day I'm going to get paid for sitting around writing TV episodes and getting assignments to 'ghost write' or do re-writes, or am commissioned to develop and write other's stories...not to mention my own work...then days like yesterday have to be in abundance and even improve a zillion percent. One step at a time though. I press on...
Friday, January 27, 2012
Almost an all nighter...
Yesterday/Early morning was just shy of an all nighter, as I wasn't up to see the sunrise, but I probably only missed it by 30-40 minutes. It was productive though, and I am confident that I will make my deadline...I have to. I've got other projects to develop.
Today was mostly errand runs. No writing. The brain might be in a bit of an overload. I had planned to call it a really early night, but Thursday is my TV night...even though all the stuff I watched, was also being recorded...whatever, don't judge.
Ah well, off to bed now...I am confident tomorrow will bring some interesting news. Till then...
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Today was mostly errand runs. No writing. The brain might be in a bit of an overload. I had planned to call it a really early night, but Thursday is my TV night...even though all the stuff I watched, was also being recorded...whatever, don't judge.
Ah well, off to bed now...I am confident tomorrow will bring some interesting news. Till then...
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Thursday, January 26, 2012
Productivity
Today was more productive with my writing. Most of it was in the wee hours of the morning...which is why I'm still up. Not sure what it is, but my brain likes the late nights better...maybe because its super quiet...although I've got Louie Armstrong, Johannes Brahms, John Williams, James Horner, Hans Zimmer, and Michael Giacchino (just to name a few) to fill the space. Whatever it is, it works...most of the time...
Outside of Bible study, applying for jobs and writing, today was pretty routine. I'd like to say I'm going to bed soon...but I said I was going to pull an all nighter. However, my eyes are heavy which is why I'm taking a short break to update the blog. I guess I'll see what happens.
I am hopeful that in the very immediate days to come these posts will have a bit more meat and interesting things...like my NY posts from a couple of years ago. Until then, though...I'll keep it updated and press on.
But be warned, if stuff doesn't start happening soon, I may be forced to make stuff up.
Outside of Bible study, applying for jobs and writing, today was pretty routine. I'd like to say I'm going to bed soon...but I said I was going to pull an all nighter. However, my eyes are heavy which is why I'm taking a short break to update the blog. I guess I'll see what happens.
I am hopeful that in the very immediate days to come these posts will have a bit more meat and interesting things...like my NY posts from a couple of years ago. Until then, though...I'll keep it updated and press on.
But be warned, if stuff doesn't start happening soon, I may be forced to make stuff up.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
A not so good day...
Yesterday was not so great. I'm not sure if it was the waking up in the middle of the night and not being able to sleep for a while, or maybe I had a dream (that I can't remember) that made me think about Erika (also causing me not to get back to sleep,) or just other factors unknown...but my day didn't start off so great. I wasn't feeling up to much of anything. But, I made myself go for some exercise at the park, since the day was sunny and sun and fresh air always do me good.
My time at the park was very lethargic and I couldn't get it in gear till about the last mile and a half or so. When I got back, the funk kinda started over again. I couldn't think of anything to write, I hadn't heard back from some people I was really wanting to hear back from (concerning some possible work) and just those two things just brought me down. I know, it's ridiculous...especially since God blesses me the way He does. So, I started counting and thanking him for my blessings, which helped a little.
I got a call from a dear friend, but I wasn't in the right frame of mind to celebrate with her and all the good news she was giving me. So...sorry about that.
In the evening I went to a screening for a new Seth McFarlan (the guy who created Family Guy, American Dad and The Clevland Show.) The movie was, eh...I wouldn't go pay for it (and probably wouldn't even bother with a two or three for one for that matter,) nor would I recommend it...but that's just me. Plenty of people were laughing like it was the next Blazing Saddles (which it most definitely was not!)
The screening was at Warner Brothers, which is on the top of my list for places to work and so I went just to be on the lot again. But even on the way there I was agitated by drivers, by the parking people at WB, by the people hosting the event. So, I just buried myself in the book I brought to keep me busy...and got through about four chapters, which was nice.
It wasn't until on my way home that I got some sort of revelation about why my day (and myself) was so blah...I remember one of my first year screenwriting professors saying that when you're writing, sometimes you take on the emotions and feelings of your characters. Right now I am doing re-writes on a script about the accident and I'm putting the lead character through it!!! So, I thanked God for the revelation, prayed He would help me put these feelings even more so into my character and the script (to make a wonderfully complex character) and also to help me finish it ASAP, so I can get to some comedy film/TV scripts for a while...because I do have other dramas brewing, but probably best not to jump right into those after this one is finished.
Knowing that didn't really lift my spirits, but it did put some things into some perspective. So the night ended early (or rather I intended it to but then I started watching the State of the Union address on the DVR...which added like an hour to my targeted sleep time.) And I just prayed for a better tomorrow (today) and to work yesterday's lows into the script. Stay tuned.
My time at the park was very lethargic and I couldn't get it in gear till about the last mile and a half or so. When I got back, the funk kinda started over again. I couldn't think of anything to write, I hadn't heard back from some people I was really wanting to hear back from (concerning some possible work) and just those two things just brought me down. I know, it's ridiculous...especially since God blesses me the way He does. So, I started counting and thanking him for my blessings, which helped a little.
I got a call from a dear friend, but I wasn't in the right frame of mind to celebrate with her and all the good news she was giving me. So...sorry about that.
In the evening I went to a screening for a new Seth McFarlan (the guy who created Family Guy, American Dad and The Clevland Show.) The movie was, eh...I wouldn't go pay for it (and probably wouldn't even bother with a two or three for one for that matter,) nor would I recommend it...but that's just me. Plenty of people were laughing like it was the next Blazing Saddles (which it most definitely was not!)
The screening was at Warner Brothers, which is on the top of my list for places to work and so I went just to be on the lot again. But even on the way there I was agitated by drivers, by the parking people at WB, by the people hosting the event. So, I just buried myself in the book I brought to keep me busy...and got through about four chapters, which was nice.
It wasn't until on my way home that I got some sort of revelation about why my day (and myself) was so blah...I remember one of my first year screenwriting professors saying that when you're writing, sometimes you take on the emotions and feelings of your characters. Right now I am doing re-writes on a script about the accident and I'm putting the lead character through it!!! So, I thanked God for the revelation, prayed He would help me put these feelings even more so into my character and the script (to make a wonderfully complex character) and also to help me finish it ASAP, so I can get to some comedy film/TV scripts for a while...because I do have other dramas brewing, but probably best not to jump right into those after this one is finished.
Knowing that didn't really lift my spirits, but it did put some things into some perspective. So the night ended early (or rather I intended it to but then I started watching the State of the Union address on the DVR...which added like an hour to my targeted sleep time.) And I just prayed for a better tomorrow (today) and to work yesterday's lows into the script. Stay tuned.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Monday...
It was a productive day. Got lots of writing done...DIDN'T look for a job. It was a pretty good day. It was a rainy day, so I didn't go out. That's all.
Monday, January 23, 2012
The Weekend...
I had a pretty good weekend.
On Friday, I went to see an Opera. I was supposed to be joining a group of about 8 to go, get dressed up and enjoy the Opera. (Which I've never actually seen live. I've seen them on TV, movie theaters and have CDs, but this is the first one I actually got to go to.)
What actually ended up happening was that since the guy who was getting us the tickets, could only get them for the Friday night show instead of the Saturday night show we'd all planned on. So, that cut out about 6 people, leaving only me and the guy who could get the tickets. I didn't know this, but the opera was put on by a school, The Colburn School of the Arts, and so the attired wasn't as dressy as what I wore. But it was all good.
The Opera itself was comprised of two separate one act operas called: THE SECRET KINGDOM and THE EMPEROR OF ATLANTIS. Both were really well done and the orchestral was amazing. I do miss the sound of live orchestral music. Besides the size of the auditorium, cast, and orchestra...it felt and sounded like a big production. And I was glad I was able to go. It was a nice free night, minus the gas it took me to get downtown and the fee to park (which is one of the reasons I don't like downtown.)
Saturday I planned to spend some time at the movies. I went to see REDTAILS and stayed for CONTRABAND. Redtails was visually entertaining and interesting. The acting was ok, but the story wasn't that great, which probably contributed to the acting. I mean, the story was alright, but it didn't have too much depth to either it or the characters. The dialogue was...eh. Especially with the character played by Neo. (Sorry, there are very few musicians I think make good actors/actresses...and he's not one of them...but I'm also not really a fan of his music, so yeah.) But, it was pretty good, and knowing that it was a George Lucas film, I knew it would be fun to watch...and it was. So...go support the film, so that perhaps all the brothers in the film can continue to find more work and the powers that be will fund/green light more diverse movies.
Contraband was not bad. I love a caper/heist movie, so it's usually pretty hard to mess it up for me. Usually the thing that messes it up is if it is predictable, and this one was not. Even when I thought something was going to happen, it did, but just in a different way. Overall, I would say it was a fun go of it. But don't go see it if you're ears are sensitive...it's got it's share of choice words.
Sunday I went to church, where it was basically a concert for a group of brothers called the Katinas. They were pretty good, and had an interesting story. Afterwards, I went home, went to the park, then caught up on some sleep. I didn't get much work done this weekend, but I did have lots of fun.
Lots to do today, but I will not stress or worry about anything...I press on.
On Friday, I went to see an Opera. I was supposed to be joining a group of about 8 to go, get dressed up and enjoy the Opera. (Which I've never actually seen live. I've seen them on TV, movie theaters and have CDs, but this is the first one I actually got to go to.)
What actually ended up happening was that since the guy who was getting us the tickets, could only get them for the Friday night show instead of the Saturday night show we'd all planned on. So, that cut out about 6 people, leaving only me and the guy who could get the tickets. I didn't know this, but the opera was put on by a school, The Colburn School of the Arts, and so the attired wasn't as dressy as what I wore. But it was all good.
The Opera itself was comprised of two separate one act operas called: THE SECRET KINGDOM and THE EMPEROR OF ATLANTIS. Both were really well done and the orchestral was amazing. I do miss the sound of live orchestral music. Besides the size of the auditorium, cast, and orchestra...it felt and sounded like a big production. And I was glad I was able to go. It was a nice free night, minus the gas it took me to get downtown and the fee to park (which is one of the reasons I don't like downtown.)
Saturday I planned to spend some time at the movies. I went to see REDTAILS and stayed for CONTRABAND. Redtails was visually entertaining and interesting. The acting was ok, but the story wasn't that great, which probably contributed to the acting. I mean, the story was alright, but it didn't have too much depth to either it or the characters. The dialogue was...eh. Especially with the character played by Neo. (Sorry, there are very few musicians I think make good actors/actresses...and he's not one of them...but I'm also not really a fan of his music, so yeah.) But, it was pretty good, and knowing that it was a George Lucas film, I knew it would be fun to watch...and it was. So...go support the film, so that perhaps all the brothers in the film can continue to find more work and the powers that be will fund/green light more diverse movies.
Contraband was not bad. I love a caper/heist movie, so it's usually pretty hard to mess it up for me. Usually the thing that messes it up is if it is predictable, and this one was not. Even when I thought something was going to happen, it did, but just in a different way. Overall, I would say it was a fun go of it. But don't go see it if you're ears are sensitive...it's got it's share of choice words.
Sunday I went to church, where it was basically a concert for a group of brothers called the Katinas. They were pretty good, and had an interesting story. Afterwards, I went home, went to the park, then caught up on some sleep. I didn't get much work done this weekend, but I did have lots of fun.
Lots to do today, but I will not stress or worry about anything...I press on.
A little over-dressed...
Friday, January 20, 2012
Unproductive...but EVENTFUL!
I did not write at all today...which is why I'm making it a point to update the blog. Any writing is good though blogging is not particularly useful for finishing the current script, but it's all good.
Well, I had a decision to make today about a potential working opportunity and I declined. It was a nice offer from the family of a friend for basically a 'nanny' job for a newborn. The mother of the newborn is an AD in the reality TV world and would be working alot in the up coming months. The only reason I declined was because I was afraid I'd get a job and have to leave her up a creek to find another nanny for the baby. She completely understood, as someone who works in the industry and has (to some degree) been in my shoes.
But then something happened that neither of us expected. Although she is not in the direction I want to go in my career, she is in the industry...so I asked her if she would be willing to hire me as a PA (production assistant...low man on the totem pole.)...and she said yes. Now, this offer is good for a few reasons:
Later I went to a screening of SAFE HOUSE (starring Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds) and it was really good. I enjoyed it anyways. Mr. Reynolds definitely put forth a bit of effort (as, in my humble opinion, he doesn't have to try too hard in most of his roles because they are pretty simple characters and probably not unlike his real persona.) But I'll just go ahead and say it...his performance was not bad.
Mr. Washington on the other hand...well, all who know me know that he can do no wrong in my eyes, so yeah. And besides the camera/cinematic choices of the director (which could be just a personal issue) and some predictability (though well revealed) it was an interesting couple of hours. So, my recommendation for this film is: come February, go see it.
Afterwards I met up with Delaware on the CBS lot (which, by the way is really a pretty lot. I've actually never been on that one before and it's in a really weird, unsuspecting location....but pretty.) I just met there to pick her up so we could go over the hill (as people say it) to West Hollywood to meet up with a former NY classmate of ours.
We had a really nice time catching up and he's in town to (among other things like attending the Golden Globes---he's pretty well connected) meet up with the agent of Josh Brolin, to see about starring in his first feature. So, sending up prayers that the meeting goes well...it's tomorrow.
After that, Delaware and I headed back over the hill, caught a late dinner and now I am home. I'm tired, so outside of this post, no writing tonight...all in all it was a pretty good day and I press on.
Well, I had a decision to make today about a potential working opportunity and I declined. It was a nice offer from the family of a friend for basically a 'nanny' job for a newborn. The mother of the newborn is an AD in the reality TV world and would be working alot in the up coming months. The only reason I declined was because I was afraid I'd get a job and have to leave her up a creek to find another nanny for the baby. She completely understood, as someone who works in the industry and has (to some degree) been in my shoes.
But then something happened that neither of us expected. Although she is not in the direction I want to go in my career, she is in the industry...so I asked her if she would be willing to hire me as a PA (production assistant...low man on the totem pole.)...and she said yes. Now, this offer is good for a few reasons:
- It's a great way to meet new people who could help me get into a 'writer's room' or on the producing side of both film and TV.
- It gets me out of the house.
- It will give me exposure to reality TV (Even though I'm not really into it and don't watch much of it.)...but exposure all the same.
- It will give me a TV credit to my name.
- It will get me a paycheck!
Later I went to a screening of SAFE HOUSE (starring Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds) and it was really good. I enjoyed it anyways. Mr. Reynolds definitely put forth a bit of effort (as, in my humble opinion, he doesn't have to try too hard in most of his roles because they are pretty simple characters and probably not unlike his real persona.) But I'll just go ahead and say it...his performance was not bad.
Mr. Washington on the other hand...well, all who know me know that he can do no wrong in my eyes, so yeah. And besides the camera/cinematic choices of the director (which could be just a personal issue) and some predictability (though well revealed) it was an interesting couple of hours. So, my recommendation for this film is: come February, go see it.
Afterwards I met up with Delaware on the CBS lot (which, by the way is really a pretty lot. I've actually never been on that one before and it's in a really weird, unsuspecting location....but pretty.) I just met there to pick her up so we could go over the hill (as people say it) to West Hollywood to meet up with a former NY classmate of ours.
We had a really nice time catching up and he's in town to (among other things like attending the Golden Globes---he's pretty well connected) meet up with the agent of Josh Brolin, to see about starring in his first feature. So, sending up prayers that the meeting goes well...it's tomorrow.
After that, Delaware and I headed back over the hill, caught a late dinner and now I am home. I'm tired, so outside of this post, no writing tonight...all in all it was a pretty good day and I press on.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Wednesday...pretty routine...
Morning Devotion.
Breakfast.
Workout.
Shower.
Visit from Maintenance Man.
Job Hunting.
Good News Texting with a Cousin.
Writing.
Bible Study.
Chat on the phone with Delaware.
Writing.
Spider Solitaire and Pandora.
Bed.
Pretty routine day...but not a bad one. It is my first day staying up till the wee hours, so I'll have to see how the early morning rising will go.
Breakfast.
Workout.
Shower.
Visit from Maintenance Man.
Job Hunting.
Good News Texting with a Cousin.
Writing.
Bible Study.
Chat on the phone with Delaware.
Writing.
Spider Solitaire and Pandora.
Bed.
Pretty routine day...but not a bad one. It is my first day staying up till the wee hours, so I'll have to see how the early morning rising will go.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
UnProductive-Productive
I have to admit that Monday was a mostly unproductive day...as far as writing goes. I couldn't focus and unfortunately found myself basically clearing out my DVR instead of working. It was very disheartening to me. But later that night I found an ounce of 'can do' and finished out the day with some sense of accomplishment.
Tuesday was a different story...I woke up and hit the ground running, and the productivity didn't stop until I went to sleep. And I made it a point not to go to bed in the middle of the night (on the next day) either. It was Tuesday when I woke up and Tuesday when I went to sleep. Which was a great thing.
I even had dinner at a friends house as we pseudo-celebrated his promotion at his job where he is now the Director of Sales and Marketing. He says he's un-qualified, but it's still cool...he gets to go to all the big Film festivals like Canne, and Berlin and Toronto. He's happy because although it's not the direction on the industry he thought he would go in, he can see him self growing with the company and he likes his boss...which is GREAT! I thank God for his blessings on my friends...and not to negate how amazing this accomplishment at this point in his life is, but I can't WAIT to see what AMAZING things God has in store for me!!!
Yesterday I also got a temporary job offer...though it's not in the industry and has nothing to do with Film/TV. I have some thinking to do about it...but until I make a decision, just lift it up in prayer. Stay tuned.
Tuesday was a different story...I woke up and hit the ground running, and the productivity didn't stop until I went to sleep. And I made it a point not to go to bed in the middle of the night (on the next day) either. It was Tuesday when I woke up and Tuesday when I went to sleep. Which was a great thing.
I even had dinner at a friends house as we pseudo-celebrated his promotion at his job where he is now the Director of Sales and Marketing. He says he's un-qualified, but it's still cool...he gets to go to all the big Film festivals like Canne, and Berlin and Toronto. He's happy because although it's not the direction on the industry he thought he would go in, he can see him self growing with the company and he likes his boss...which is GREAT! I thank God for his blessings on my friends...and not to negate how amazing this accomplishment at this point in his life is, but I can't WAIT to see what AMAZING things God has in store for me!!!
Yesterday I also got a temporary job offer...though it's not in the industry and has nothing to do with Film/TV. I have some thinking to do about it...but until I make a decision, just lift it up in prayer. Stay tuned.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
A few More weekend Pics...
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| One of the Planes that did the drop |
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| Another safe landing |
This horse could almost be a carbon copy of my friend's horse...or at least be a distant cousin!
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| Cody? Is that You?... |
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| ...Or maybe your long lost cousin? |
More Weekend Pics...
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| Clear Skies at the Drop Zone |
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| Sunset at the Drop Zone |
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| Safely Making it into the Drop Zone |
The weekend in Pictures
Here's some pics of the drop zone looked like...(and one random shot from the park behind my house)
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| In the Drop Zone |
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| At the Park |
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| Skydiving School!!! |
The Weekend...In Words
Friday I spent a good deal of the day either en route to the airport, or waiting at the airport. I was picking up Russia...she was (obviously) coming from Russia.
When I arrived at the airport, I knew I'd be waiting for a while since she had to go through customs...but I didn't bank on having to wait an hour for the plane to land because it was delayed due to snow. If was all good though because it was good people watching and I came prepared with work to do. Plus I got dinner out if it, which is always a plus.
Saturday I'd planned on working and maybe going to the movie...but then I got invited to go sky diving...and I couldn't pass it up. It was the scariest and coolest thing I've every experienced in my life!!!
Ok...so maybe I wasn't actually the one jumping, and perhaps I have no idea what jumping out of a plane feels like (yet) but I did spend the majority of the day at the 'drop zone' watching the colorful jumpers float through the clouds and each time make it safely to the ground. It was truly a sight.
Being there reminded me of being at a horse show or horsie event...people hanging out and talking about the sport they love, the sport greats, the newest equipment, war stories and the like. But instead of horses, saddles, and boots, there were rigs, shoots, and planes. I talked with lots of people about how they got started and the ends and outs of the sport...and then each one grilled me to see when I was gonna jump. Whoa...slow your roll...that's something that takes a but of thought...but I have to admit, I'm not completely opposed to the idea.
Saturday night ended with watching Oscar nominee 'screeners' with Delaware. See, during awards season, film producers send DVDs of their film so Academy Award members can watch the movies in hopes of getting votes for their film. These are all the movies that are in the theaters now...so I saved some money...though is seen most everything already...maybe about 5 I had not seen, but I have the screeners now, so I can watch at home like the Academy Award members...which I shall be a part of one day. I have to give props to Delaware, who was able to get them from her boss.
Sunday I didn't go to church today because I went to a free horsemanship clinic. I found out about it through a site called meetup...which allows you to meet and do activities with like minded people. I joined the Backyard Horseman group and the Adventure group who mostly does outdoor activities...but they've got groups for virtually everything...or you could start your own.
Anyways, being at the barn with horse folk was really fun, and they do it once every month. Not only did I get my horse fix, but I also learned a bit...which is always great. There was even a horse that looked kinda like one of my FL friend's horses she lets me ride from time to time. I even feel like this facility is one where I would could resume my training when the budget permits...one of the ladies had even attended a clinic with my first and favorite trainer, Ms. D.M.West.
I ended the day watching the Golden Globes and relaxing. I was going to go to a networking event, but I didn't...for several reasons that aren't really important.
Tomorrow starts a new week...and after a pep talk from my mom, I'm ready to face it...I press on.
When I arrived at the airport, I knew I'd be waiting for a while since she had to go through customs...but I didn't bank on having to wait an hour for the plane to land because it was delayed due to snow. If was all good though because it was good people watching and I came prepared with work to do. Plus I got dinner out if it, which is always a plus.
Saturday I'd planned on working and maybe going to the movie...but then I got invited to go sky diving...and I couldn't pass it up. It was the scariest and coolest thing I've every experienced in my life!!!
Ok...so maybe I wasn't actually the one jumping, and perhaps I have no idea what jumping out of a plane feels like (yet) but I did spend the majority of the day at the 'drop zone' watching the colorful jumpers float through the clouds and each time make it safely to the ground. It was truly a sight.
Being there reminded me of being at a horse show or horsie event...people hanging out and talking about the sport they love, the sport greats, the newest equipment, war stories and the like. But instead of horses, saddles, and boots, there were rigs, shoots, and planes. I talked with lots of people about how they got started and the ends and outs of the sport...and then each one grilled me to see when I was gonna jump. Whoa...slow your roll...that's something that takes a but of thought...but I have to admit, I'm not completely opposed to the idea.
Saturday night ended with watching Oscar nominee 'screeners' with Delaware. See, during awards season, film producers send DVDs of their film so Academy Award members can watch the movies in hopes of getting votes for their film. These are all the movies that are in the theaters now...so I saved some money...though is seen most everything already...maybe about 5 I had not seen, but I have the screeners now, so I can watch at home like the Academy Award members...which I shall be a part of one day. I have to give props to Delaware, who was able to get them from her boss.
Sunday I didn't go to church today because I went to a free horsemanship clinic. I found out about it through a site called meetup...which allows you to meet and do activities with like minded people. I joined the Backyard Horseman group and the Adventure group who mostly does outdoor activities...but they've got groups for virtually everything...or you could start your own.
Anyways, being at the barn with horse folk was really fun, and they do it once every month. Not only did I get my horse fix, but I also learned a bit...which is always great. There was even a horse that looked kinda like one of my FL friend's horses she lets me ride from time to time. I even feel like this facility is one where I would could resume my training when the budget permits...one of the ladies had even attended a clinic with my first and favorite trainer, Ms. D.M.West.
I ended the day watching the Golden Globes and relaxing. I was going to go to a networking event, but I didn't...for several reasons that aren't really important.
Tomorrow starts a new week...and after a pep talk from my mom, I'm ready to face it...I press on.
Friday, January 13, 2012
Very Productive!
Yesterday ended just as productive as it started, which is great for my master plan to take over the world!!!
I was very clear and focused and got lots done...I'm hoping to do the same to day. So far, today's productivity meter is ticking a little slower than yesterday, but (as Curly said in City Slickers)...day ain't over yet. Hopefully I'll have something exciting to report! Tell then...
I was very clear and focused and got lots done...I'm hoping to do the same to day. So far, today's productivity meter is ticking a little slower than yesterday, but (as Curly said in City Slickers)...day ain't over yet. Hopefully I'll have something exciting to report! Tell then...
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Blah...
Yesterday was a day that pretty much embodied just what the title says...it was blah. I was mildly productive but not as much as I'd planned to be. Looked for jobs and attempted to write was the bulk of the day. I almost didn't write about it, but I did for a few reasons:
1. So I don't get behind on keeping up this blog again...(catch-ups always get stuff left out)
2. Writing everyday is good exercise for one of my career paths and so even if it's not much to report on, it is documented and my fingers are moving!!!
3. For those of you who actually check in on the regular, I prefer to have something new for you to read...which I am trying to work on in 2012 (even if, like I said, it's a boring day...just makes for a quick read for you!)
That said, today has been 100% more productive...did lots of stuff at home before coming to the library, which I committed to coming to yesterday for a change of scenery. Now, I'm updating this blog, but I have no doubt that my 'work' writing will be just as productive as the rest of my morning. So, I hope to report just how productive it was...tomorrow.
I press on.
1. So I don't get behind on keeping up this blog again...(catch-ups always get stuff left out)
2. Writing everyday is good exercise for one of my career paths and so even if it's not much to report on, it is documented and my fingers are moving!!!
3. For those of you who actually check in on the regular, I prefer to have something new for you to read...which I am trying to work on in 2012 (even if, like I said, it's a boring day...just makes for a quick read for you!)
That said, today has been 100% more productive...did lots of stuff at home before coming to the library, which I committed to coming to yesterday for a change of scenery. Now, I'm updating this blog, but I have no doubt that my 'work' writing will be just as productive as the rest of my morning. So, I hope to report just how productive it was...tomorrow.
I press on.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Meeting and a Movie
Monday was mostly uneventful, except for an afternoon meeting and Tuesday was the same, save a evening screening.
My Monday meeting was with the chair of Producing at my school, who was finally able to get back with me. I had reached out to her several months ago, on several different occasions...but I'd never hear back from her. Well I guess the new year brought her a bit more time, because I got a call from her after the new year wanting to meet up. I wanted to talk to her about avenues to take or advice she might have for me in my job search. She wanted to basically make sure I was having a well rounded life, IE- dating. Whenever I would steer the conversation one way, she would somehow bring it back to finding me a date.
She said she didn't want me to be forty something and only focused on my career...which I appreciate and agree with...but, can't I get my career up and rolling??? Anyways, it was a nice time catching up.
Tuesday I went to a screening of "Looper" which may be out sometime this year, who knows. It stars Joseph Gorden Levitt, Bruce Willis and Emily Blunt and it was...interesting. I mean, the concept seemed pretty neat and it started out really good, but it later felt jumbled as if the filmmaker wanted to make it super complicated just for the sake of being complicated. That said, it was a free movie and something to do.
Besides those two events, it's been non stop job hunting, writing (or trying to) and some wii play (which I keep to a minimum each day.)
This morning though, I got a call from a dear friend from my Tallahassee days, and his main message to me was to get and be aggressive. A cousin told me the same thing a few days earlier...and I agree. But how does one get/be aggressive? Other than kidnapping all the people I'd like to work with and force them to work with me/give me a chance/give me money to make my projects...I got nothing, but I'm still working on it.
Ideas? I press on.
My Monday meeting was with the chair of Producing at my school, who was finally able to get back with me. I had reached out to her several months ago, on several different occasions...but I'd never hear back from her. Well I guess the new year brought her a bit more time, because I got a call from her after the new year wanting to meet up. I wanted to talk to her about avenues to take or advice she might have for me in my job search. She wanted to basically make sure I was having a well rounded life, IE- dating. Whenever I would steer the conversation one way, she would somehow bring it back to finding me a date.
She said she didn't want me to be forty something and only focused on my career...which I appreciate and agree with...but, can't I get my career up and rolling??? Anyways, it was a nice time catching up.
Tuesday I went to a screening of "Looper" which may be out sometime this year, who knows. It stars Joseph Gorden Levitt, Bruce Willis and Emily Blunt and it was...interesting. I mean, the concept seemed pretty neat and it started out really good, but it later felt jumbled as if the filmmaker wanted to make it super complicated just for the sake of being complicated. That said, it was a free movie and something to do.
Besides those two events, it's been non stop job hunting, writing (or trying to) and some wii play (which I keep to a minimum each day.)
This morning though, I got a call from a dear friend from my Tallahassee days, and his main message to me was to get and be aggressive. A cousin told me the same thing a few days earlier...and I agree. But how does one get/be aggressive? Other than kidnapping all the people I'd like to work with and force them to work with me/give me a chance/give me money to make my projects...I got nothing, but I'm still working on it.
Ideas? I press on.
Monday, January 9, 2012
The catch up in pictures...
My (Charlie Brown) Christmas tree, Christmas lights in the hills (where the fancy people live,) a gift basket of baby socks I made for my 'bosses' twin newborns (who weren't't born then, but probably are now,) and Disneyworld (FL)...which is so much cooler than Disneyland (LA),though I had fun at both...(which I also went to before heading back to the East coast.)
While in Florida...
I had a great time in Florida. Nothing beats hanging out with family and friends and not thinking about finding a job. Yes, of course, I was looking and applying to jobs almost everyday, but I wasn't too concerned about it.
I helped two of my aunts at their schools with their students, helped my mom go new car shopping (which is REALLY nice, and she REALLY deserves. The only thing I didn't like about the car is that I wasn't the one to plop down a stack of cash and buy it for her...but in due time!) I had lots of dinners/lunches with family and friends. Went to Disney with a kindergarden pal which brough a bit of new life to our friendship...and had a WONDERFUL time!!! (Thanks for coming and braving the cold with me!) Did some shopping, got a hacked Wii, and got lots of much needed sleep.
It was a good time, and while I was a bit sad to leave (and sad I didn't get a chance to ride--next time guys,) I think it was just what I needed to get my mind back in order to tackle this job front and be open to the fantastic opportunities God has for me in 2012!
So, here's to this year...where I am believeing for things beyond my wildest imagination...for all my family and friends. Thanks for reading...I'll try to do better about posting.
Much love and many thanks for the support!
awc
I helped two of my aunts at their schools with their students, helped my mom go new car shopping (which is REALLY nice, and she REALLY deserves. The only thing I didn't like about the car is that I wasn't the one to plop down a stack of cash and buy it for her...but in due time!) I had lots of dinners/lunches with family and friends. Went to Disney with a kindergarden pal which brough a bit of new life to our friendship...and had a WONDERFUL time!!! (Thanks for coming and braving the cold with me!) Did some shopping, got a hacked Wii, and got lots of much needed sleep.
It was a good time, and while I was a bit sad to leave (and sad I didn't get a chance to ride--next time guys,) I think it was just what I needed to get my mind back in order to tackle this job front and be open to the fantastic opportunities God has for me in 2012!
So, here's to this year...where I am believeing for things beyond my wildest imagination...for all my family and friends. Thanks for reading...I'll try to do better about posting.
Much love and many thanks for the support!
awc
It's been quite a while...
I know, I know...it has been quite some time since my last post. Nearly two months to be exact, but I am back now.
There's so much to catch up on...though in the grand scheme of things, nothing really significant. Hmm...I'll just try and get in as much as I can.
The last post was about mid November.
The end of November brought opportunities to serve at a few local homeless shelters for the Thanksgiving holiday. It made being alone on the west coast much more bearable, focusing on the needs of others rather than not being with any family or friends for this holiday. Which, actually wasn't too bad. I helped out on a couple of different days and even made a mini Thanksgiving feast of my own!!! I had cornish hen, corn pudding, veggies, stuffing...yum! I also made a Sweet potato pie that took into my internship office to share. Couldn't have that tasty goodness around the house just for myself!
I also had quite a bit of work and what not to keep me busy until I left for Florida for an extended Christmas vacation.
First, the internship was heavy into post production and had people in there twenty-four seven to make sure everything got done on schedule...I even went in more than my few days a week deal, and stayed well into many nights. I finally decided that it didn't seem promising that I would get hired on there and put in my 2 weeks resignation. Yes, I learned alot there, and yes made some (hopefully) good connections, but I couldn't see where it would lead to a job anytime in the near future. After my last day of 'work,' however, they did call me in to continue to help out since there was so much to do. It's cool that they felt highly enough about my skills to want me to continue to help, but still they are not really in a postion to hire. I did help out though, until I left for Florida.
While doing the internship, I also got some day gigs as a 'runner' and assistant type work, via Delaware. (Who, by the way got a promotion and a really big year end bonus to boot...which is great for her!!!)
I also got commissioned to do some 'promo' work for my old church...and that was...interesting and eye opening. Basically, the former Pastor and his wife got an offer to pastor a (for lack of a better term) 'turn key' church...were there is already an established congregation and church board, and founders who are getting up in age and who will eventually hand the church over to them. The church is in Atlanta, GA...which is were they moved to at the end of December.
Well, I'd still been doing promo work for them even after the church when on a permenant hiatus, and then when this opportunity came to them, they asked for more and wanted to pay me for my work. YES! So I gave them my rate (which was substantially lower than anything they could get any other place...and lower for me, because it is after all for the minstry.) Well, as it turns out, after low balling me over the price, asking for more and more and more, (even when I gave them more than I said I would) and asking for MORE free stuff...I basically felt taken advantage of, and now have feel even more of a dissassociation with them. But, it's in the past, and whether or not they took advantage of me, is on THEM, not me.
So, from Last post till I went home for Christmas, I made a little cash, got some insights about people and resolved to just hang out and chill over the break...and work on a script. (I just can't help myself.)
What happened while in Florida? ...I'll break that up into a new post...this one is long!
There's so much to catch up on...though in the grand scheme of things, nothing really significant. Hmm...I'll just try and get in as much as I can.
The last post was about mid November.
The end of November brought opportunities to serve at a few local homeless shelters for the Thanksgiving holiday. It made being alone on the west coast much more bearable, focusing on the needs of others rather than not being with any family or friends for this holiday. Which, actually wasn't too bad. I helped out on a couple of different days and even made a mini Thanksgiving feast of my own!!! I had cornish hen, corn pudding, veggies, stuffing...yum! I also made a Sweet potato pie that took into my internship office to share. Couldn't have that tasty goodness around the house just for myself!
I also had quite a bit of work and what not to keep me busy until I left for Florida for an extended Christmas vacation.
First, the internship was heavy into post production and had people in there twenty-four seven to make sure everything got done on schedule...I even went in more than my few days a week deal, and stayed well into many nights. I finally decided that it didn't seem promising that I would get hired on there and put in my 2 weeks resignation. Yes, I learned alot there, and yes made some (hopefully) good connections, but I couldn't see where it would lead to a job anytime in the near future. After my last day of 'work,' however, they did call me in to continue to help out since there was so much to do. It's cool that they felt highly enough about my skills to want me to continue to help, but still they are not really in a postion to hire. I did help out though, until I left for Florida.
While doing the internship, I also got some day gigs as a 'runner' and assistant type work, via Delaware. (Who, by the way got a promotion and a really big year end bonus to boot...which is great for her!!!)
I also got commissioned to do some 'promo' work for my old church...and that was...interesting and eye opening. Basically, the former Pastor and his wife got an offer to pastor a (for lack of a better term) 'turn key' church...were there is already an established congregation and church board, and founders who are getting up in age and who will eventually hand the church over to them. The church is in Atlanta, GA...which is were they moved to at the end of December.
Well, I'd still been doing promo work for them even after the church when on a permenant hiatus, and then when this opportunity came to them, they asked for more and wanted to pay me for my work. YES! So I gave them my rate (which was substantially lower than anything they could get any other place...and lower for me, because it is after all for the minstry.) Well, as it turns out, after low balling me over the price, asking for more and more and more, (even when I gave them more than I said I would) and asking for MORE free stuff...I basically felt taken advantage of, and now have feel even more of a dissassociation with them. But, it's in the past, and whether or not they took advantage of me, is on THEM, not me.
So, from Last post till I went home for Christmas, I made a little cash, got some insights about people and resolved to just hang out and chill over the break...and work on a script. (I just can't help myself.)
What happened while in Florida? ...I'll break that up into a new post...this one is long!
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