Hello, kids.
First: The Celtics are in the finals. They won game 1 in the series with Orlando. Super exciting!
Anyhoo, not a whole lot has changed. I'm still in love with Twitter and Tumblr. I still adore Sandra Bullock. I'm still me.
My stage play is coming along. I'm nearly finished :)
I'm halfway through the iCarly spec script I'm writing. Hopefully I'll get it done this year. Last year I was a bit of a slacker. But, I have a better idea this year, so I guess it's good I slacked off a bit :)
I haven't started writing it yet, but I have an outline for the TV pilot competition I want to enter.
I'm in Oregon, and I'll be here for another two weeks. I've been having a great time. Steven's birthday party was UH-MAY-ZING! I wish you could have been there, Zaida (and I'm sure you do, too). Seeing people I haven't seen since last year has been fun as well.
That's basically it.
Oh, but I did want to say thanks to all of the congrats on getting something done for Script Frenzy. The script is still sitting there, but hopefully I'll do something with it later.
And a specific thanks to Don for his comment, it made me smile. Thanks. If you guys get the chance, you should definitely check out his blog. It's great--definitely one of my favorites (and I'm not being paid to say any of this).
I'll try to write again soon (and something more interesting [in theory] to read), but until then keep up with my chatter on Twitter and Tumblr.
Shine on, my Aces.
Title Song: 'Float Away' - Lindsey Ray
May 17, 2010
April 30, 2010
I'm so amazing... And if I ever get off this couch, I'll be unstoppable!
'Ello mates. What's good with you all? It's been a couple of weeks since I last wrote. I know. You all have missed my ramblings terribly, right? Of course (and if you haven't, let just pretend, mmkay?).
Boy, has something changed my life in a big way. However, to tell you about it would require a lot of writing, so I'll probably just put it in my memoirs--which I plan to pen in the near future--and you can all read it later. I'm mostly kidding. I really just don't feel like typing it all out (but I do plan to write some kind of memoir).
Anyway, stuff from the past couple of weeks:
I didn't make it to 100 pages for my Script Frenzy script. Did anyone actually think I'd do it? Why, thank you, lone man raising a hand in the back of the room, I appreciate your vote of confidence. But who are we kidding? I spend way too much time watching Chelsea Lately and learning Det. Benson's monologues from SVU reruns to actually get anything done. I did get to about 70 pages, so I'd like to think there's a good chance I'll finish the script eventually since I'm over halfway there.
The Celtics are in the second round of the playoffs! I know not many of you are basketball fans, but I'm SUPER excited about it.
Have any of you had a Pepperidge Farm cookie called a TimTam? They're Australian (are you surprised? Great things come from Australia [not that I can name many things beyond their accents and these cookies]) and they're absolutely delicious. I just recently learned that they're not available during the summer. That's as dumb as the Girl Scout Cookie selling season (John Mulaney would agree). You guys should try some before they are taken off the grid like like a suspected terrorist.
In other disappearance news: I positively adore Sandra Bullock. She disappeared like Jimmy Hoffa (too soon?) only to come back with divorce papers and cute little baby named Louis! I couldn't be happier for her; you'd think she was my best friend. And a heap of props to her for adopting a kid from the U.S.
I don't know if I've ever actually proclaimed my love for Twitter, so I want to do that now. I LOVE TWITTER! It's so great. Especially, especially, when you get lucky enough to have short conversations with celebs you follow.
I also love Tumblr. But for different reasons.
In the next few weeks I have quite a bit to look forward to.
Some of those things:
-I'm going to try to write a stage play... again.
-I'm going to write a TV pilot for a competition.
-I'm going to write a spec script for a different competition.
-I'M GOING TO GO TO OREGON!!!!
-I'm going to buy Steven his first legal drink.
Going. Going. Going.
Well, I'm going to go do something else because I'm tired of talking to you losers (only kidding, course).
Next time, Gadget. Next time.
Title Quote: 'Roseanne Conner' - Roseanne
Boy, has something changed my life in a big way. However, to tell you about it would require a lot of writing, so I'll probably just put it in my memoirs--which I plan to pen in the near future--and you can all read it later. I'm mostly kidding. I really just don't feel like typing it all out (but I do plan to write some kind of memoir).
Anyway, stuff from the past couple of weeks:
I didn't make it to 100 pages for my Script Frenzy script. Did anyone actually think I'd do it? Why, thank you, lone man raising a hand in the back of the room, I appreciate your vote of confidence. But who are we kidding? I spend way too much time watching Chelsea Lately and learning Det. Benson's monologues from SVU reruns to actually get anything done. I did get to about 70 pages, so I'd like to think there's a good chance I'll finish the script eventually since I'm over halfway there.
The Celtics are in the second round of the playoffs! I know not many of you are basketball fans, but I'm SUPER excited about it.
Have any of you had a Pepperidge Farm cookie called a TimTam? They're Australian (are you surprised? Great things come from Australia [not that I can name many things beyond their accents and these cookies]) and they're absolutely delicious. I just recently learned that they're not available during the summer. That's as dumb as the Girl Scout Cookie selling season (John Mulaney would agree). You guys should try some before they are taken off the grid like like a suspected terrorist.
In other disappearance news: I positively adore Sandra Bullock. She disappeared like Jimmy Hoffa (too soon?) only to come back with divorce papers and cute little baby named Louis! I couldn't be happier for her; you'd think she was my best friend. And a heap of props to her for adopting a kid from the U.S.
I don't know if I've ever actually proclaimed my love for Twitter, so I want to do that now. I LOVE TWITTER! It's so great. Especially, especially, when you get lucky enough to have short conversations with celebs you follow.
I also love Tumblr. But for different reasons.
In the next few weeks I have quite a bit to look forward to.
Some of those things:
-I'm going to try to write a stage play... again.
-I'm going to write a TV pilot for a competition.
-I'm going to write a spec script for a different competition.
-I'M GOING TO GO TO OREGON!!!!
-I'm going to buy Steven his first legal drink.
Going. Going. Going.
Well, I'm going to go do something else because I'm tired of talking to you losers (only kidding, course).
Next time, Gadget. Next time.
Title Quote: 'Roseanne Conner' - Roseanne
April 15, 2010
Where You Been, Girl?
I've been:
Neglecting my own blogs.
Watching Chelsea Lately, SVU, Modern Family,
Mercy, Lost, Parenthood & Glee.
Meeting other writers in Tacoma.
Finishing up Harry Potter
and the Deathly Hallows (finally).
Feeling happy that
I'm not at Linfield.
Lurking around the Internet.
Reading all of your blog posts.
Neglecting my own blogs.
Applying for jobs.
Interviewing with AmeriCorps.
Working on my (untitled)
Script Frenzy screenplay.
Watching Chelsea Lately, SVU, Modern Family,
Mercy, Lost, Parenthood & Glee.
Thinking about starting an
advice vlog (thoughts?).
Wondering about Sandra Bullock
(yes, really).
Playing with my new phone.
Meeting other writers in Tacoma.
Thinking about California.
Hanging with family.
Searching for family.
Finishing up Harry Potter
and the Deathly Hallows (finally).
Wondering why Heidi Montag might get a
screenplay produced before I do.
Thinking about Linfield.
Hearing Linfield gossip.
Feeling happy that
I'm not at Linfield.
Missing friends.
Shaking my head.
Loving how karma works.
Having vivid dreams.
Having family game nights.
March 26, 2010
So Much Time, So Little to Do
Strike that. Reverse it.
Actually, this is what I'm doing all month:
There is still time left to get in on the fun!
Think about it.
(click the picture to go to the Script Frenzy site.)
Title Quote: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (did you expect a quote from anywhere else?)
March 24, 2010
Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang = Great Great Time Time
Hola!
Sure has been a while. Wouldn't you agree? I haven't felt very much like blogging.
Right now I'm watching some old school Looney Tunes. I mean, Bugs Bunny and Yosemite Sam digging for gold, old school.
I'm still riding high after my night in Seattle last weekend. I got dressed up for the first time since Jan-Term, or thereabout.
My friend and I drove up to Seattle. Ate dinner and had drinks at The Cheesecake Factory. Stood in a line outside of the Paramout (the line literally went around the block). My friend, however, made friends with some random lady, so we were only at the end of the first block.
Luckily, Seattle stepped it's game up and it was a beautiful night. Warm-no rain-clear skies kind of beautiful.
After the long wait in line, we got inside of the theatre, sat in our balcony seats and the fun began.
Guy Branum opened the show. He had a lot to say about the PNW. My favorite reference to WA had to be, "Maria Cantwell looks like a cunt, but I'd fuck her." I was impressed with his knowledge of WA's senators. He was an awesome opening act.
Then, there was a video montage of Chelsea in different sketches from her show, set to the tune of David Guetta's tasteful song, Sexy Bitch.
Finally, Chelsea came on stage. She started by saying, "Is everyone here as wasted as I am?" And, let me tell you, she was waaaaaaaasted.
Needless to say, it was an amazing show.
Afterwards, we stood in line to get our books signed. The show started an hour late because she stayed after her first show and signed every single book that was handed to her. Some people in line were mad, but I'm happy that she did that, it's admirable; I didn't care that our show started late.
Our show was over around 1:30AM and, again, she stayed and signed every book handed to her.
All this with a cup of Belvedere by her side.
It was fun watching her interact with all of her fans, she seems like a pretty awesome person. I already thought that, but seeing her interact with fans in person reassured me.
(Aren't we all secretly scared that our favorite celebrities are huge dicks?)
Her brother, Roy, was there with her (I only know it was her brother from seeing him on her show a couple of times). It must be crazy/cool/surreal to watch a sibling signing autographs for hundreds of people, performing for thousands every weekend and having 3 books (simultaneously) on the NYT Bestsellers List.
If ever I were to tour the country, I would also take my family with me.
Seeing her was inspiring (that sounds corny, but I like to speak the truth); it kind of re-lit something in me. I couldn't sleep for hours after we got back from the show. All I could focus on was how to start turning my dreams into reality.
I think I've figured some of it out.
Overall, it was a great, great night. One of the best I've had in a long time.
Seeing Chelsea was the main reason it was so great. But, it was just fantastic to go out with a friend, eat dinner, have a few drinks, laugh, reminisce (we've been friends since elem. school), and feel inspired all in one night.
I've decided that Seattle is the popular, glamorous sister of the tomboyish, brooding Tacoma. My friend and I have decided to make going to Seattle a monthly thing.
This wasn't the post I had in mind to write, but it is what it is.
Sure has been a while. Wouldn't you agree? I haven't felt very much like blogging.
Right now I'm watching some old school Looney Tunes. I mean, Bugs Bunny and Yosemite Sam digging for gold, old school.
I'm still riding high after my night in Seattle last weekend. I got dressed up for the first time since Jan-Term, or thereabout.
My friend and I drove up to Seattle. Ate dinner and had drinks at The Cheesecake Factory. Stood in a line outside of the Paramout (the line literally went around the block). My friend, however, made friends with some random lady, so we were only at the end of the first block.
Luckily, Seattle stepped it's game up and it was a beautiful night. Warm-no rain-clear skies kind of beautiful.
After the long wait in line, we got inside of the theatre, sat in our balcony seats and the fun began.
Guy Branum opened the show. He had a lot to say about the PNW. My favorite reference to WA had to be, "Maria Cantwell looks like a cunt, but I'd fuck her." I was impressed with his knowledge of WA's senators. He was an awesome opening act.
Then, there was a video montage of Chelsea in different sketches from her show, set to the tune of David Guetta's tasteful song, Sexy Bitch.
Finally, Chelsea came on stage. She started by saying, "Is everyone here as wasted as I am?" And, let me tell you, she was waaaaaaaasted.
Needless to say, it was an amazing show.
Afterwards, we stood in line to get our books signed. The show started an hour late because she stayed after her first show and signed every single book that was handed to her. Some people in line were mad, but I'm happy that she did that, it's admirable; I didn't care that our show started late.
Our show was over around 1:30AM and, again, she stayed and signed every book handed to her.
All this with a cup of Belvedere by her side.
It was fun watching her interact with all of her fans, she seems like a pretty awesome person. I already thought that, but seeing her interact with fans in person reassured me.
(Aren't we all secretly scared that our favorite celebrities are huge dicks?)
Her brother, Roy, was there with her (I only know it was her brother from seeing him on her show a couple of times). It must be crazy/cool/surreal to watch a sibling signing autographs for hundreds of people, performing for thousands every weekend and having 3 books (simultaneously) on the NYT Bestsellers List.
If ever I were to tour the country, I would also take my family with me.
Seeing her was inspiring (that sounds corny, but I like to speak the truth); it kind of re-lit something in me. I couldn't sleep for hours after we got back from the show. All I could focus on was how to start turning my dreams into reality.
I think I've figured some of it out.
Overall, it was a great, great night. One of the best I've had in a long time.
Seeing Chelsea was the main reason it was so great. But, it was just fantastic to go out with a friend, eat dinner, have a few drinks, laugh, reminisce (we've been friends since elem. school), and feel inspired all in one night.
I've decided that Seattle is the popular, glamorous sister of the tomboyish, brooding Tacoma. My friend and I have decided to make going to Seattle a monthly thing.
This wasn't the post I had in mind to write, but it is what it is.
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