After hearing comments on the oscars and even the lack of comments, I have realized that I am wrong about being crazy for not seeing the oscars.
In fact, what I have heard. I am very glad I missed the oscars.
Monday, February 28, 2005
Just Another Day
Some of you may think I am out of my mind.
Well, the short answer is I probably am. And if you are wondering what I am talking about. It's simple. I didn't bother to watch the oscars. In fact, despite the hype that hollywood, news, and entertainment news shows gave to the annual gala, I forgot all about it.
Honestly, I am just disappointed in the whole thing. Have you ever thought of how many different awards Hollywood gives to themselves? It seems a little excessive. So, you won't find any commentary here about the awards or who should have won. Becuase there is nothing new about it.
Well, the short answer is I probably am. And if you are wondering what I am talking about. It's simple. I didn't bother to watch the oscars. In fact, despite the hype that hollywood, news, and entertainment news shows gave to the annual gala, I forgot all about it.
Honestly, I am just disappointed in the whole thing. Have you ever thought of how many different awards Hollywood gives to themselves? It seems a little excessive. So, you won't find any commentary here about the awards or who should have won. Becuase there is nothing new about it.
Sunday, February 27, 2005
Primitative State
Without power and nothing to do but relax would be the ideal. However, without power and trying to put on dinner theater is entirely different.
From 10 am to about 9:30 pm, my town was without power. The dinner is supposed to start at 6:30 pm. First of setup was a sinch, afterall it was manual labor. And believe it or not prepaering dinner was not a problem either. The event was put on my Wycliffe Dinner Theater (Wycliffe is a missionary organization that develops a written language for those who do not have a written language, plus translate the bible for their language as well)
The perfomance is where we were unsure how things would turn out. We needed electricity for lights and sound. Thankfully, we were able to secure a generator. We knew an electrician, who took ordinary extension cords and cut the ends so they could be connected to the generator. I happen to be out of town in the afternoon and after a phone call I brought back 80 lbs. of ice. Amazingly, we were able to pull everything off with the lack electricity. We even managed to do the dishes. About an hour or so after the show had ended the power was back on. Not long after the stage lights were packed up.
Despite the challenges the show went on and the evening was a success.
From 10 am to about 9:30 pm, my town was without power. The dinner is supposed to start at 6:30 pm. First of setup was a sinch, afterall it was manual labor. And believe it or not prepaering dinner was not a problem either. The event was put on my Wycliffe Dinner Theater (Wycliffe is a missionary organization that develops a written language for those who do not have a written language, plus translate the bible for their language as well)
The perfomance is where we were unsure how things would turn out. We needed electricity for lights and sound. Thankfully, we were able to secure a generator. We knew an electrician, who took ordinary extension cords and cut the ends so they could be connected to the generator. I happen to be out of town in the afternoon and after a phone call I brought back 80 lbs. of ice. Amazingly, we were able to pull everything off with the lack electricity. We even managed to do the dishes. About an hour or so after the show had ended the power was back on. Not long after the stage lights were packed up.
Despite the challenges the show went on and the evening was a success.
Monday, February 21, 2005
Sreaming for Attention
As you already, know my family headed to the mountains for the ritulistic celebrations of turning 21. My brother who actually won $20 was the big winner, while I lost $6.25 (they must have a tracker for those who are celebrating their 21st birthday and make sure they win something).
Anywho, have you ever took the time to actually notice the overload of design you find in a casino? The only thing in that place that was subtle, were the exits. I took the time to notice all the different designs for slot machines. Everything including; "wheel of fortune", "monopoly," pirates, texas oil tycoons, fishing, and ever a lobster presenting tobasco sauce. There was a theme for almost every thing. It could be very easy to discuss how every slot machine used illustrateion and design to encourage whatever interest, game, or even fantasy you wanted to experience.
My personal favorite has to go to the unlikely and almost poor choice of a design is the used car salesman slot machine. I find it an odd choice for a slot machine, since the casinos want you to loose your money and not think about loosing. To me, a used car salesmen are the epitamy of being ripped off and getting a guaranteed lemon. Not to mention, the slot I saw actually, had a sleezy saleman type in a cheap suit. Plus, it was a penny slot. It would slowly take your money right in front of your face, just like a used car salesman would jack up the price just so you get a hand me down lemon. Classic.
Needless to say, we did have a good time. Gambling isn't a big thing with my family and friends. In the end, it is just entertainment and nothing more.
Anywho, have you ever took the time to actually notice the overload of design you find in a casino? The only thing in that place that was subtle, were the exits. I took the time to notice all the different designs for slot machines. Everything including; "wheel of fortune", "monopoly," pirates, texas oil tycoons, fishing, and ever a lobster presenting tobasco sauce. There was a theme for almost every thing. It could be very easy to discuss how every slot machine used illustrateion and design to encourage whatever interest, game, or even fantasy you wanted to experience.
My personal favorite has to go to the unlikely and almost poor choice of a design is the used car salesman slot machine. I find it an odd choice for a slot machine, since the casinos want you to loose your money and not think about loosing. To me, a used car salesmen are the epitamy of being ripped off and getting a guaranteed lemon. Not to mention, the slot I saw actually, had a sleezy saleman type in a cheap suit. Plus, it was a penny slot. It would slowly take your money right in front of your face, just like a used car salesman would jack up the price just so you get a hand me down lemon. Classic.
Needless to say, we did have a good time. Gambling isn't a big thing with my family and friends. In the end, it is just entertainment and nothing more.
Friday, February 18, 2005
To the Lake!
In honor of my brother's birthday, we're headed to Stateline (for those who are not Californian that's South Lake Tahoe.) And we will hit the casino's, buy him a drink or two and watch the one armed bandit steal his money and eat too much at the buffets.
So are there any votes on the frist drink I should buy for him?
So are there any votes on the frist drink I should buy for him?
All Hail the Chief!
It's finally Friday! And it is a three day weekend! Plus, My brother is turning 21! (and you thought this would be a political topic)
Anyway, It is time to relax, party, and recover. Right now, there are no special plans. But if you see a post on Monday or Tuesday with an unusual high number of spelling errors. chances are I had a good weekend.
Have a good Presidents' day weekend.
Work hard. Play hard. (and then sleep as much as you can on Monday)
Anyway, It is time to relax, party, and recover. Right now, there are no special plans. But if you see a post on Monday or Tuesday with an unusual high number of spelling errors. chances are I had a good weekend.
Have a good Presidents' day weekend.
Work hard. Play hard. (and then sleep as much as you can on Monday)
Wednesday, February 16, 2005
One More
Dahling you make my job look easy. You are just too nice to me.
*Ahem* Anyway, what was I saying I got carried away with the photo. Oh yes, this is it. my book. As you can see I am showing off the cover because to be perfectly honest it was the most difficult and the focus of my previous posts.
It is not perfect I did get a few glue spots on the front (now I know why Ash suggested I use a lighter cover, too bad I never knew when to listen) The stitching was a challenge, I didn'y have a ver good needle and I actually broke it right at the eye. Later the next day my dad found it for me (sorry dad).
I plan to make one more but for now this is it.
*Ahem* Anyway, what was I saying I got carried away with the photo. Oh yes, this is it. my book. As you can see I am showing off the cover because to be perfectly honest it was the most difficult and the focus of my previous posts.
It is not perfect I did get a few glue spots on the front (now I know why Ash suggested I use a lighter cover, too bad I never knew when to listen) The stitching was a challenge, I didn'y have a ver good needle and I actually broke it right at the eye. Later the next day my dad found it for me (sorry dad).
I plan to make one more but for now this is it.
The front cover
Finally, proof that a book that I made actually exists.
Thank you very much Ash. I could not have even started without your help.
Thank you very much Ash. I could not have even started without your help.
You're All Gonna Hate Me
The batteries in my camera gave out last night and I didn't get the chance to take any pictures of the now questionable existance of a book that I have been babbling on about.
No this isn't some marketing gimmick to get people to keep coming back. It's just my luck. Let's just say I am cursed to live an interesting life. If something can happen it will. If something seems impossible I will prove that it is possible (usually by mistake).
Now accepting donataions for batteries :)
No this isn't some marketing gimmick to get people to keep coming back. It's just my luck. Let's just say I am cursed to live an interesting life. If something can happen it will. If something seems impossible I will prove that it is possible (usually by mistake).
Now accepting donataions for batteries :)
Tuesday, February 15, 2005
The Day After
First off, Sorry there are no pictures of my book. I spent the entire day working and with my sweetheart. Taking pictures of a book just didn't seem that romantic.
Needless to say, I survived another Valentine's Day. This is actually my second Valentine's with my girlfriend. And it was by far one of the best Valentine I had in a long history of Valentine's Days. We had a wonderful dinner, dispite the long wait and slow service, of course that is becuase nothing could distract me from the company. (Except maybe the building burning down, but there is no need to be drastic)
If you excuse me for a moment as I am going to be a little sappy, I can't wait for the next we can spend a wonderful evening together. Sweetheart, if you are reading this. I love you!
Needless to say, I survived another Valentine's Day. This is actually my second Valentine's with my girlfriend. And it was by far one of the best Valentine I had in a long history of Valentine's Days. We had a wonderful dinner, dispite the long wait and slow service, of course that is becuase nothing could distract me from the company. (Except maybe the building burning down, but there is no need to be drastic)
If you excuse me for a moment as I am going to be a little sappy, I can't wait for the next we can spend a wonderful evening together. Sweetheart, if you are reading this. I love you!
Saturday, February 12, 2005
Fine
I am finished with the book, finally. I will get some pictures by Monday.
In the mean time, I am going to dinner and enjoying the rest of my weekend
Yea!
In the mean time, I am going to dinner and enjoying the rest of my weekend
Yea!
Thursday, February 10, 2005
Crazy Days
Aaahhhhh!
So much for my effort to post everyday. I was planning to write something at least five days out of the week. Don't worry, I am not going to make excuses or complain that I have been too busy or that I didn't want to write something pointless, like I am doing now.
However, in some effort to redeem the pointlessness of this post. I will have to give a tribute to my little brother who is turning 21. He doesn't turn 21 until next week but that doen't mean we can't start to celebrating early. (besides, he's working nights on his birthday) You will have to wait for the drunken party and gambling, but that doesn't we can find other kinds of trouble.
Happy (early) Birthday, Scott!
So much for my effort to post everyday. I was planning to write something at least five days out of the week. Don't worry, I am not going to make excuses or complain that I have been too busy or that I didn't want to write something pointless, like I am doing now.
However, in some effort to redeem the pointlessness of this post. I will have to give a tribute to my little brother who is turning 21. He doesn't turn 21 until next week but that doen't mean we can't start to celebrating early. (besides, he's working nights on his birthday) You will have to wait for the drunken party and gambling, but that doesn't we can find other kinds of trouble.
Happy (early) Birthday, Scott!
Monday, February 07, 2005
Book Update
I am finished with the back and front covers. Now All I have to do is redo the pages to fit horizontally rather than vertically. (I scewed up when I made the cover, but I actually think it will look better this way).
I will post something when I finish it.
I will post something when I finish it.
Over Hyped?
Is it just me or is the Superbowl become over rated? There were news stories about commercials being rejected and toned down. Since when was commercials ever considered newsworthy?
The commercials this year were okay. I was entertained my teh mustang spot and recurring theme of MC Hammer. (when I saw him the second time I was trying to figure out how they were going to incorporate Lays Potato chips) And the Diet Pepsi truck with that rap guy is noteworthy (even if I don't remember who the celebrity rapper was).
Anyway, They are just commercials.
On a side note, There was a commercial filmed in my hometown. I believe it was supposed to air during the superbowl, but I didn't see it. I understand it was a coke commercial. It takes place in a diner in the midwest. One of the catch phrases is supposed to be:
Customer: "This is best bacon I have ever tasted. Do you grow your own cows, too?"
Waitress: "Bacon come from pigs not cows"
What this has to do with Coke I have no clue. But I guess it is supposed to be funny. We'll just have to wait and see if this makes in to your TV or on the cutting room floor.
The commercials this year were okay. I was entertained my teh mustang spot and recurring theme of MC Hammer. (when I saw him the second time I was trying to figure out how they were going to incorporate Lays Potato chips) And the Diet Pepsi truck with that rap guy is noteworthy (even if I don't remember who the celebrity rapper was).
Anyway, They are just commercials.
On a side note, There was a commercial filmed in my hometown. I believe it was supposed to air during the superbowl, but I didn't see it. I understand it was a coke commercial. It takes place in a diner in the midwest. One of the catch phrases is supposed to be:
Customer: "This is best bacon I have ever tasted. Do you grow your own cows, too?"
Waitress: "Bacon come from pigs not cows"
What this has to do with Coke I have no clue. But I guess it is supposed to be funny. We'll just have to wait and see if this makes in to your TV or on the cutting room floor.
Thursday, February 03, 2005
flashback
Imagine traveling to Florence, Italy and enjoy a month of what any artist would consider a dream. To have the opportunity to do nothing except was up ever morning to paint and draw only three blocks away from Florence's famed duomo.
For a month, that is exactly what I did. All thanks to my ala mater with an extra special mention to SACI. I was there during the summer of '97. But it was one of the best things I have done. It was just a great opportunity to see and experience a culture other than mine. Plus, see actual history before my eyes. Not to mention, really good pizza and unbelievable taste of gelato.
If you have ever considered expanding your education or want to live the art student ecperience abroad SACI would be a perfect place to look into.
Ciao.
For a month, that is exactly what I did. All thanks to my ala mater with an extra special mention to SACI. I was there during the summer of '97. But it was one of the best things I have done. It was just a great opportunity to see and experience a culture other than mine. Plus, see actual history before my eyes. Not to mention, really good pizza and unbelievable taste of gelato.
If you have ever considered expanding your education or want to live the art student ecperience abroad SACI would be a perfect place to look into.
Ciao.
Wednesday, February 02, 2005
Follow the Grain
The making of my book is coming along nicely. I had to make a few adjustments to my original plans but so far I haven't screwed everything up. Yea, me! It is taking a little more time than I planned. Finding my supplies was the first set back and going to dinner last night with my girlfriend was the second setback (even though it is not much of a setback at all and it was well worth the extra day) ;)
Tonight, I plan to finish the front cover. And rework the layout of the pages. I have gone from a vertical layout to a horizontal layout. I screwed up and went against the grain. (I even looked and checked but it was not easy to tell which way the grain was going)
In other words, when you put a book together follow the grain it will lead you in the right direction.
Tonight, I plan to finish the front cover. And rework the layout of the pages. I have gone from a vertical layout to a horizontal layout. I screwed up and went against the grain. (I even looked and checked but it was not easy to tell which way the grain was going)
In other words, when you put a book together follow the grain it will lead you in the right direction.
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