via text message
I'll be there all dec. Leave jan 1.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
now i miss her
My girlfriend is currently sitting in an airport in Toronto, waiting to board a plane that will take her to Chile for three weeks. I will, most likely, not speak to her while she is gone, and will only have sporadic e-mail contact.
Is it strange that now I really miss her? I mean, there isn't that much difference between hundreds and thousands of miles practically, but psychologically it's a big difference.
Is it strange that now I really miss her? I mean, there isn't that much difference between hundreds and thousands of miles practically, but psychologically it's a big difference.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
this show
I find myself thinking about the past a lot these days. The show I'm working on now is a remount of the show I did in Steak City a couple of years ago. I also worked on a production of this during my Sleepy Hamlet days. I was also supposed to do a production of this show in another city, but I ended up backing out a couple of months before. I even drew up a set design for this play in a class back in undergrad.
Obviously, I have a long history with this play.
I don't have a very big role in the show, which means I spend most of my time at rehearsal watching and waiting. I always feel pressure from others in the room to watch the play, but, frankly, I can't do it. It isn't that the play is bad (it's great, and this group does an amazing job). It's just that I can't ride the emotional roller coaster six days a week, and I have no interest in hearing debates about character that I've heard before.
I spend a lot of time wishing I could play the lead (which I'm still too young to do, although the place I turned down wanted me to play that role) or direct the play myself when I'm in the room. It kind of drives me crazy. So, instead, I download music, or surf the internet, or read my magazines.
Or write blog entries.
Obviously, I have a long history with this play.
I don't have a very big role in the show, which means I spend most of my time at rehearsal watching and waiting. I always feel pressure from others in the room to watch the play, but, frankly, I can't do it. It isn't that the play is bad (it's great, and this group does an amazing job). It's just that I can't ride the emotional roller coaster six days a week, and I have no interest in hearing debates about character that I've heard before.
I spend a lot of time wishing I could play the lead (which I'm still too young to do, although the place I turned down wanted me to play that role) or direct the play myself when I'm in the room. It kind of drives me crazy. So, instead, I download music, or surf the internet, or read my magazines.
Or write blog entries.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
movie monday
Another Monday, another movie. Yesterday I went to see Miracle at St. Anna. The movie definitely has its flaws (very slow at points, somewhat formulaic), but overall I enjoyed it. It tells a side of World War II that doesn't get enough play.
Next week I'm hoping my local theater has Zach and Miri Make a Porno. I love Rogen & Banks. Any other suggestions?
Next week I'm hoping my local theater has Zach and Miri Make a Porno. I love Rogen & Banks. Any other suggestions?
Monday, October 27, 2008
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Saturday, October 25, 2008
big game decisions
via text message, to a friend of mine who is from southeastern PA
So, which would you rather watch tonight: the phillies or penn state?
So, which would you rather watch tonight: the phillies or penn state?
Friday, October 24, 2008
friday night
Sitting in my apartment, bored.
Just finished dinner (a meal from Whole Foods, good but way too expensive).
Bored.
I am soooooooooo cool.
Just finished dinner (a meal from Whole Foods, good but way too expensive).
Bored.
I am soooooooooo cool.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
a very short story through Facebook status
written on my Facebook page
12:55pm
THE ROVER is wondering when his absentee ballot will arrive.
6:43pm
THE ROVER got his absentee ballot today - no need to panic. Democracy wins again!
12:55pm
THE ROVER is wondering when his absentee ballot will arrive.
6:43pm
THE ROVER got his absentee ballot today - no need to panic. Democracy wins again!
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
you know what drives me crazy?
When I'm taking a shower, and the water goes from "pleasantly warm" to "scalding" with no warning. I actually jump out of the way. I'm afraid that one of these days I'm going to slip and fall.
I think, however, that may be the only complaint I have about this place. Well, that and my five inch television. Otherwise, it's Kool and the Gang.
I think, however, that may be the only complaint I have about this place. Well, that and my five inch television. Otherwise, it's Kool and the Gang.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
pity party
How long should I let someone (specifically, my girlfriend) wallow in self-pity before telling her to snap out of it? I mean, while annoying, these aren't huge things that are happening to her...
Monday, October 20, 2008
W
Just saw it. Um...I'm not sure what to say yet.
Josh Brolin is spot-on.
It was kind of like watching a history lesson.
I think...that...I liked it.
Anyone else seen it?
Josh Brolin is spot-on.
It was kind of like watching a history lesson.
I think...that...I liked it.
Anyone else seen it?
Sunday, October 19, 2008
my favorite tree
This is in my backyard at home. There are a bunch of trees in my yard, but unlike the rest of them, who were shedding their fall foliage all over the yard (and giving my father a bit of work-out and forcing his to contemplate, for the umpteenth straight year, whether or not to buy a leaf blower), this one was clinging to what was left of the warm weather.
I remember when it was ten feet tall. Now, it's twice as high. It's almost like we've grown up together.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
must see tv, sort of
via text message to Maxine
Palin is supposed to be on SNL tonight. Think I'm going to watch her segment. Can I call you after?
Palin is supposed to be on SNL tonight. Think I'm going to watch her segment. Can I call you after?
Friday, October 17, 2008
Thursday, October 16, 2008
housekeeping note
My beautiful laptop is looking not-so-beautiful these days, so she's going to the Apple spa for the weekend. So you probably won't get any posts from me for a few days. (I am spending the weekend at my parents', though, so I may be able to sneak online for a few minutes.)
Hopefully all of the back September posts will be up in the next week. I have to transfer everything from my cell phone, which can be a time consuming process. :-(
Hope that everyone has a great weekend!
Hopefully all of the back September posts will be up in the next week. I have to transfer everything from my cell phone, which can be a time consuming process. :-(
Hope that everyone has a great weekend!
reprieve
I was supposed to rehearse today from 1-7.
In these two scenes we are rehearsing, I am onstage for ten minutes.
Thus, I was preparing for a lot of downtime today. I was bringing food, magazines, my computer - if it would entertain me, I was bringing it. Because there's nothing worse than watching the same ten lines thirty times, no matter how good the play is.
So I was pleasantly surprised this morning when my stage manager called me and said that she goofed, and that I didn't have to come in until 5:30! Yay!
Um...
...now what am I supposed to do?
In these two scenes we are rehearsing, I am onstage for ten minutes.
Thus, I was preparing for a lot of downtime today. I was bringing food, magazines, my computer - if it would entertain me, I was bringing it. Because there's nothing worse than watching the same ten lines thirty times, no matter how good the play is.
So I was pleasantly surprised this morning when my stage manager called me and said that she goofed, and that I didn't have to come in until 5:30! Yay!
Um...
...now what am I supposed to do?
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
my new favorite things
Mini bell peppers from Trader Joe's. Cheap! Tasty! Cool!
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Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Monday, October 13, 2008
ok, we're back
written at a cute coffee shop around the corner from my apartment
I've been SUCH a slacker at getting my posts up lately, and that's probably because I was doing a thousand things. Between working two jobs, and hustling for more jobs, and packing for Bluff City, and packing to move in December, and trying to spend quality time with my friends, and trying to spend some type of quality time with Maxine...well, it's no wonder that I was ready to get out of New York.
But now I'm on the road.
I kind of love being on the road.
First of all, my apartment is AWESOME. It's kind of an old '50s style building, with wood floors and old appliances. It's the perfect sized place for me. The TV could be a little bigger, but otherwise I have no complaints.
Mostly, though, what's nice about coming on the road to do a show is that I can completely focus on what's important, on the task at hand. The only job I have to do is the show. Everything else is secondary. There are no distractions - friends wanting to hang out or make out or whatever. I LOVE that. My life becomes very simple - eat, work out, watch TV, surf the internet, rehearse/do the show, drink, sleep. Rinse, repeat.
Hopefully, for at least the next couple of months, you'll see daily posts actually appearing the day I wrote them. So it's ok to come back here on a daily basis again. ;-)
Happy Monday to all!
I've been SUCH a slacker at getting my posts up lately, and that's probably because I was doing a thousand things. Between working two jobs, and hustling for more jobs, and packing for Bluff City, and packing to move in December, and trying to spend quality time with my friends, and trying to spend some type of quality time with Maxine...well, it's no wonder that I was ready to get out of New York.
But now I'm on the road.
I kind of love being on the road.
First of all, my apartment is AWESOME. It's kind of an old '50s style building, with wood floors and old appliances. It's the perfect sized place for me. The TV could be a little bigger, but otherwise I have no complaints.
Mostly, though, what's nice about coming on the road to do a show is that I can completely focus on what's important, on the task at hand. The only job I have to do is the show. Everything else is secondary. There are no distractions - friends wanting to hang out or make out or whatever. I LOVE that. My life becomes very simple - eat, work out, watch TV, surf the internet, rehearse/do the show, drink, sleep. Rinse, repeat.
Hopefully, for at least the next couple of months, you'll see daily posts actually appearing the day I wrote them. So it's ok to come back here on a daily basis again. ;-)
Happy Monday to all!
Sunday, October 12, 2008
bluff city
I'm here. I'm exhausted, but I'm here.
Seems like a nice place so far. I did see a woman with a full out mustache in the grocery store - like, thicker than what I can grow in a couple of weeks. And, when I went to the deli counter to get a half dozen fried shrimp, the guy working there kept loading them in the container (I think I ended up with ten or so), saying, "I ain't even countin', 'cause that's just how we do things 'round here."
More stories to come, I am sure. Now I'm going watch some Sunday Night Football (it's been a CRAZY day in the NFL so far) and sleep. I totally busted my ass this weekend.
Seems like a nice place so far. I did see a woman with a full out mustache in the grocery store - like, thicker than what I can grow in a couple of weeks. And, when I went to the deli counter to get a half dozen fried shrimp, the guy working there kept loading them in the container (I think I ended up with ten or so), saying, "I ain't even countin', 'cause that's just how we do things 'round here."
More stories to come, I am sure. Now I'm going watch some Sunday Night Football (it's been a CRAZY day in the NFL so far) and sleep. I totally busted my ass this weekend.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008
Thursday, October 09, 2008
only in new york
I'm walking by Madison Square Park, headed home, and I keep seeing these flashes. At first I think that maybe I'm catching the headlights from an oncoming truck - the flash would be after something passes between me and the light, right? But then I start to realize that they're still coming. Maybe I'm tired from work, from not sleeping enough, from too much stress from packing. Maybe I'm losing my mind.
Then there's one right in front of me. POP! It's dazzling. And I realize that I was right, it was a flash, there is a guy standing on the fucking street corner at 23rd and 5th with a camera and a huge flash thingy, shaped like an umbrella, facing uptown.
And what is he taking a picture of?
I look to my right, across the street, just in time to catch a glimpse of a woman in a trench coat and heels. She's wearing a bikini. Actually, to be more accurate, she's wearing what appears to be bikini bottoms, and a tube top, which she has just pulled up over her breasts.
Yup.
Naked pics. On a busy intersection, at eleven fifteen on a Thursday night, with traffic streaming by and a barrage of cops not even half a block away. Probably watching the whole thing.
It's times like this that I love my weird, wild, crazy city. Going to Bluff City on Sunday sure will be a letdown.
Then there's one right in front of me. POP! It's dazzling. And I realize that I was right, it was a flash, there is a guy standing on the fucking street corner at 23rd and 5th with a camera and a huge flash thingy, shaped like an umbrella, facing uptown.
And what is he taking a picture of?
I look to my right, across the street, just in time to catch a glimpse of a woman in a trench coat and heels. She's wearing a bikini. Actually, to be more accurate, she's wearing what appears to be bikini bottoms, and a tube top, which she has just pulled up over her breasts.
Yup.
Naked pics. On a busy intersection, at eleven fifteen on a Thursday night, with traffic streaming by and a barrage of cops not even half a block away. Probably watching the whole thing.
It's times like this that I love my weird, wild, crazy city. Going to Bluff City on Sunday sure will be a letdown.
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
a bathroom sign at my temp job
In their defense, people at this company have REALLY bad aim.
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Tuesday, October 07, 2008
oh dear
I really am a bad blogger.
In my defense, though, I've got a lot going on.
In case you don't remember, I'm leaving on Sunday for what I'm going to call Bluff City. I'm doing a show there for seven weeks. So I have to pack for that. And, theoretically I'm moving into a new apartment when I get back in December. So I also have to pack for that.
That's a lot of packing.
Add to it temping (which I've been doing about 20 hours a week for the last couple of weeks) and working at my other job (10 hours) and trying to see my girlfriend...well, let's just say that a lot of my blog posts are sitting in my notebook. Or on my phone.
Fortunately for the two or three of you who have hung in there with me, I'm going to have LOTS of free time in Bluff City. So that means more posts! (I think.)
OK, I have to go do some laundry - so that I can continue to pack.
In my defense, though, I've got a lot going on.
In case you don't remember, I'm leaving on Sunday for what I'm going to call Bluff City. I'm doing a show there for seven weeks. So I have to pack for that. And, theoretically I'm moving into a new apartment when I get back in December. So I also have to pack for that.
That's a lot of packing.
Add to it temping (which I've been doing about 20 hours a week for the last couple of weeks) and working at my other job (10 hours) and trying to see my girlfriend...well, let's just say that a lot of my blog posts are sitting in my notebook. Or on my phone.
Fortunately for the two or three of you who have hung in there with me, I'm going to have LOTS of free time in Bluff City. So that means more posts! (I think.)
OK, I have to go do some laundry - so that I can continue to pack.
Monday, October 06, 2008
Sunday, October 05, 2008
Saturday, October 04, 2008
Friday, October 03, 2008
it's hard to communicate with texts - no tone
via text message; my response to an unusual birthday gift
That's weird...um, is that some kind of inside joke?
That's weird...um, is that some kind of inside joke?
Thursday, October 02, 2008
debate frustrations
via text message to my father and girlfriend, about Palin's performance during the VP debate
she's not answering any questions!
she's not answering any questions!
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
receipts!
I'm drownin' in 'em.
For tax/record purposes, I try to catalog every dollar I spend. This is not easy. Usually I enter everything into my computer every week or two, so I don't have a whole mound of paper to deal with.
Unfortunately, I'm TWO MONTHS behind.
And I'm leaving in ten days.
I have NO idea when it will get done.
For tax/record purposes, I try to catalog every dollar I spend. This is not easy. Usually I enter everything into my computer every week or two, so I don't have a whole mound of paper to deal with.
Unfortunately, I'm TWO MONTHS behind.
And I'm leaving in ten days.
I have NO idea when it will get done.
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