February 2012
10 posts
Birthday thoughts
Today is my birthday and I am 29 years old. That puts me yet another year closer to Boca Raton and my golden years wherein I shall yell at neighbor children and keep their frisbees - because it’s mine now, I keep this!
As I try to listen cheerfully to Dean and Frank this morning and pretend to feel the warm sun on my wrinkled elderly skin, all I can think of is that I am still young.
I...
Happy heart day
Plans are like a drug...
…or is that just me? I get effin high as a flippin kite on plans. I make them like one might roll a joint - carefully, excitedly - and then take in the magical fumes of anticipation.
I just found out I’m being taken to Joshua Tree for a birthday weekend as a gift from the dude. That means hikes, meals and soundtracks will all have to be planned!
SO MANY FUCKING PLANS UP IN THIS...
Pinned
I started one of these PINTREST things, and have lost hours of my life.
At least now I have a place to save all my pics of handsome dudes, dream dresses and hairstyles I can never pull off.
Don't Know Whatcha Got...
…’til someone has the same idea and sells it for a shit-ton of money. That is why I have to start getting these little projects filmed and done. At least that way I can validate the idea when I see it air on CBS or NBC or wherever.
It should be reassuring - knowing that the ideas are good and marketable, but instead it feels like someone stole my knife and stabbed me with it.
...
Ridin high
Keeping a good pace of a minimum 60 miles a week. Trying to get a few more in over the weekend to improve.
Find a good and healthy distraction from the stresses of work/life. You will thank yourself a million times over.
January 2012
21 posts
3 tags
Welcome, Distractions.
Sometimes there is so much going on that distractions end up being your best friends.
Honestly, how can you focus with so many things happening all at once? If you take a break, runaway for a moment, figure out the order of importance and then formulate a plan it all seems so much more manageable.
Instead of beating yourself up for trying to get it all done at once, just leave it.
Now there,...
Week, End.
It’s been a rough week. Lots of work shit going on, loads of personal projects coming together, and 58 miles of bike riding (so far). The weekend is definitely a welcome respite.
Tomorrow, the ladies come over for a viewing of Pride & Prejudice. We are going to have our literal cake and eat it too, plus I will finally get to try out my fancy tea kettle. Hopefully this weather keeps...
Today's Inspiration
String Theory - An Experiment
In this experiment I watch No Strings Attached while I send my morning emails and start the day’s work. My theory: this will be a terrible idea.
I wanna sex you up is the opening song…
“Can I finger you?”
This frat party is why I hate everything
She wore long johns to a pajama party…clearly she is quirky and the perfect every-girl
Aww, she went to MIT
The dude...
Today's Inspiration
In Another Life...
…I think I would have gone the nutritionist route. I just watched yet another food documentary, Forks Over Knives. While it told me a lot about what I already know, I discovered some things about my beloved cheese that depressed me. If I went back to school, it would be in this field because it is going to blow up…I hope.
I feel like if enough smart people changed their diets we...
Today's Inspiration
Dali and Chanel
Going Downton - An Experiment
In this experiment I take notes as I watch Downton Abbey for the first time:
Oh damn, good opening theme song
It’s a period piece, of course I’m going to love it
British people either sound gorgeous or hideous…inflection? Tone? What is it?
HE’S IRONING THE NEWSPAPERS!
Aw…the Titanic sank
I feel like I know the actor who plays the butler…
(IMDb) ..oh yes,...
SIGNS
A good movie, also what I have been seeing non-stop since starting the super secret (going to make me painfully famous) project. Of course, some might argue that these aren’t signs, just coincidences which I’m giving more merit than necessary.
Balls to those people! It’s a SIGN!
So yesterday evening I’m grubbin’ on pizza at Masa in Echo Park, and who should walk...
Getting Shit DONE
This weekend was made epic by two things.
1. Seeing Fela! at the Ahmanson Theater, and getting my mind blown. Well done.
2. Sitting down for two hours and bustin’ out two episodes of the project. Sunday is the day of rest. That means the resting pace right now is two episodes. YEAH. BALLER.
It’s like a factory of badassitude up in here.
Tonight? Live music at The Echo.
Internet Naked
This morning, in the middle of being super productive, the internet decides to give me the silent treatment. Unsure of what I could have done to anger Internet, I immediately tried to appease it by unplugging, replugging, shaking, asking nicely, walking away, walking back…nothing.
I was internet naked.
I tell you, it is a vulnerable position to be in. I stood there in the middle of my...
Star Struck
It’s okay - it’s very likely that no one saw you freak out when you ran into *THE* J. Peterman in the hallway at the APA offices this morning. I mean, what are the odds that all of those suits having a fancy meeting in their glass-walled conference room saw you act like a little girl?
You know, it’s good that you still get that tingle in your tummy when you see an actor on the...
Lost drafts
Found some drafts of pieces I was working on long ago. A pulp story, a short little tale I wrote for my brother, a random story I remember writing while bored at work one day years ago. Reading them all now I see new ideas and tangents come into view.
My dog seems pretty proud of the work I have been doing. Well, she is either proud or bored, or hungry. You know, she might need another walk. She...
Another Busy Day
Where did today go? Don’t beat yourself up about thinking tomorrow was Thursday and sending that email to a bunch of way-too-important-people - in your defense, it certainly feels like it with the week you’ve already had.
Two writing meetings tonight - exciting stuff. Be prepared to answer and address some tough questions. Remember to think long-term and realistic. Get a schedule...
Pace Setting
One of the most important things is setting a realistic pace that is productive, motivating and sustainable.
Right now a pace has been set that is extremely productive. Pages are rolling out and edits are being made in good time. What’s crucial is keeping this pace and staying productive. Writing just a few times a week isn’t going to exercise the mind and train the creative animal...
Bikes Bikes Bikes
You have a gift card…but you should still probably resist this dress from Anthropologie.
Hit the ground running
The mega resolution has begun.
You woke up today and felt super productive. Watched a short flick while sending out your morning emails and updating your calendar. You had a great meeting with someone about a freelance project. And, despite not having showered just yet, you look presentable! Go you!
Oh, you also noticed that you transitioned into writing to yourself. Not sure how that happened,...
1 tag
Resolutions/Goals - Regardless of 2012 Apocalypse
As like every other year, I have been trying to think of some realistic resolutions and goals to reach this year. Pending the end of the world this December 21st, I’m hoping that this year is the one where I really get shit done. No excuses.
1. Write your show.
No excuses this year. You have five episodes scripted now, you have the connections to get it filmed. Don’t let anything...
December 2011
10 posts
Accomplished
…Well, not in the super fancy way that Austen ladies were accomplished, but I still feel pretty dang great about how today went. I woke up, found parking after circling for 25 minutes, made some magic coffee and got to work.
Drafted out a full skeleton for the fourth episode of the “super secret famous project” and cleaned up some other loose ends as far at that goes.
Sure,...
“Don’t underestimate the value of Doing Nothing, of just going along, listening to all the things you can’t hear, and not bothering.”
~Pooh’s Little Instruction Book, inspired by A.A. Milne
WatchWatched this today and it made me feel….feel things. It made me feel things.
Rabbit Hole
I watched this movie while getting my morning work done. It’s pretty depressing, sure, but what people failed to mention in their reviews and praise of this movie is the fact that Kidman is an ugly crier.
Picture her crying in your head right now, and you’ll agree. In the final moments of this film she cries dramatically in a car and I’m tellin’ yah, she looks awful. Some...
2 tags
“Happiness is not achieved by the conscious pursuit of happiness; it is generally...”
–
who gives a flok?
She told herself
Most of the shadows of this life are caused by our standing in our own sunshine. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
November 2011
3 posts
AWWWWW yeah
Things are looking up, America and other surrounding areas! The project is going great - got a lot of exciting ideas and shit is brewing. In other news, I’m pretty much killing it at life. And guess what, whether that is true or not it never hurts to say it out loud.
That’s like The Secret, right? Or something like that.
Boca Bound!!!
1 tag
Epic Friday Jam from Monster Rally
Raindrops by Monster Rally & RUMTUM
Project Update
In addition to locking down a great gig after only a small stint of unemployment, I’m making great progress on the early retirement project. I have lassoed a super collaborator/producer and things are lookin’ up.
In order to be as productive as possible I’m trying to find a way to transform my kitchen nook/area into a functional office space. Design blogs...
October 2011
9 posts
“A man growing old becomes a child again.”
– Sophocles
