my life justified

This is surprisingly fairly accurate...

2012-01-27T15:58:00.001-05:00

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150551478089570&set=p.10150551478089570&type=1&ref=nf

Solidifying my schedule for the new semester

2012-01-27T15:36:00.002-05:00

I finally have my schedule for the next semester solidified. I'm not producing anything, although I will work on a few sets. I am taking six classes (3 credits each) and doing an internship.

Piece of cake, right?

As a side note: I am actually pretty excited for my classes. Should you care, here they are:

Production Workshop (Workshop projects currently in process)

Industry Insiders (Guest faculty and Producer JoAnne Sellar leads this class. Every week we watch a film she worked on followed by a class discussion of the filmmaking process)

Independent Feature Filmmaking

Optioning books for Film and Television

Feature Film Script Analysis

Fundamentals of Screenwriting

I am also doing an internship at eOne, a distribution company in Beverly Hills.

Getting my culture on

2012-01-26T12:41:00.001-05:00

Driving 2 hours to LA gives me a lot of down time. I prefer not to wear headphones in the car so I decided to look up some NPR stations.

I'm feeling more and more cultured every time I drive to LA.

Internship duties

2012-01-26T12:15:00.001-05:00

I was asked to retrieve a phone from an execs car. I was given the key, told the color and model of car and phone number of the assistant should I need help (mind you, I was 3 levels underground so calling the assistant was utterly impossible).

I successfully accomplished the task. However, next time I will be sure to request which button on the key chain turns off the car alarm.

L.A. Traffic

2012-01-26T12:12:00.001-05:00

L.A. Traffic is a monster without an explanation.

For example, if I leave at 7 am I get to my internship right on time: at 9:30 am.

However, if I leave at 6:45 am then I get there at 8:30 am.

Kinda ridiculous.

I suppose that's the price I pay for sunny weather...

It has been awhile...

2012-01-26T12:10:00.001-05:00

But now that I'm back in an office with an internship, I'm ready to start blogging again.

Producing

2012-01-20T18:33:00.001-05:00

For the past month and a half I have spent my time producing a TV Pilot for a class. We finished filming Tuesday night.

Today I spent my time catching up on all the shows I have missed.

Priorities, people. Priorities.

Mac's Mail Program

2011-12-05T02:18:00.001-05:00

I just realized you can organize your inbox folders other than alphabetically. This will greatly save me a lot of time.

And frustration.

A Happy Reunion

2011-11-29T11:47:00.003-05:00

Went on a night run. And, thanks to Lady Gaga, I made it through successfully.

It had been awhile for both the run and Lady Gaga.

Inspector Gadget

2011-11-28T13:34:00.002-05:00

I was walking on Sunset Boulevard and while walking pass a bar where several people were outside socializing, one guy began to sing the "Inspector Gadget" song. I was in a conversation so didn't put much attention into it. But I did wonder why he started doing that.

Until I walked by a window and saw what I was wearing.

Fairytales and Happy Endings

2011-11-14T20:24:00.002-05:00

First day at Disneyland.

Followed by watching "Once Upon a Time".

It's an escapist dream come true.

Film Set

2011-11-04T14:22:00.002-04:00

I'm a 1st AD on a film set this weekend for a class. Part of my job is to prepare the call sheet. In so doing, for reasons of safety, I have to look into finding the closest hospital just in case something should happen.

I googled some hospitals online and wanted to make sure they were open. I called the closest one:

"Hello, this is.... hospital."

"Yes, hi, I have a question. Are you open on Saturdays?"

"Honey, this is a hospital. We are always open."

And, there you go...

Straw Women

2011-10-27T12:56:00.000-04:00

I'm making a movie today. I pray things run smoothly...

Spreading positivity

2011-10-20T12:06:00.003-04:00

I went into the Ladies Restroom at school and saw the following positive affirmations...

Do you feel better about yourself now?

Rosie blogged!

2011-10-17T16:12:00.000-04:00

I'm so glad :)

Unexpected

2011-10-17T15:36:00.002-04:00

During the shoot, the director went next door to see if the neighbors could turn off their air conditioner. It was making too much noise for our film.

I was nervous for him to ask. They could shut down our production at any time. We are always at the mercy of the neighbors. But, we still have to shoot our film.

I waited patiently as the air conditioner remained on.

And then it turned off.

And the director returned with a plate of cookies, homemade from the neighbor.

I'm slowly figuring out this state...

2011-10-15T23:22:00.001-04:00

Today I successfully got from Fountain Valley to my apartment without the help of GPS.

Go me.

Still waiting...

2011-10-12T02:28:00.001-04:00

Yes, Rosie, I'm still waiting for a new blog post...

MA vs MFA

2011-10-12T02:27:00.001-04:00

An MFA in Producing is much more demanding than an MA in Cinema Studies....

Procrastinating

2011-10-12T02:26:00.002-04:00

Does it count as procrastinating if you don't realize you have a ten-page paper due until the night before?

Still waiting for Rosie...

2011-10-03T11:46:00.000-04:00

I wish she would blog soon.

Dream Sequence

2011-10-03T11:44:00.001-04:00

Every week or so we have to shoot a video as part of our assignments.
This week we have to do a dream sequence. It could be a literal dream
we had, something we want, or something we fear.

Being on set next to a huge rock where people rock climb makes me
realize: rock climbing is my fear. I don’t know how people haven’t
died today from climbing. I have had to look away several times.

The guy currently climbing keeps freaking me out. Earlier a guy was
solo climbing which meant he had no rope. He climbed straight up and
then straight down with nothing securing him.

Ya…

Planking

2011-10-03T10:53:00.004-04:00

Brinley learning the technique

Where's Brinley?

Home for less than 24 hours

2011-10-03T01:39:00.001-04:00

The nice part was the flight took the same amount of time as a drive to LA would normally take me.

Back at it

2011-10-03T01:38:00.002-04:00

I have two new nephews: Jaxon and Jacob. Both of which were blessed this weekend. I got to go.

I also took my laundry since I had a free bag on Jet Blue.

I’m good to go for another few weeks.

On Set

2011-10-03T01:38:00.001-04:00

They say that every set has a different rhythm and a different feel to it. Even if you have the same position, you will do different things.

When shooting on location, outside, on the side of a rock, you have some down time. It’s nice to have something to do. Other than looking research.

But, of course, I didn’t consider that so I tried doing all my research online from my phone. It worked until my battery died. So, I plugged it in to my computer to charge. It was working great until something happened that had never happened before. The phone started flashing red and green. It flashes red when the battery is low and green when I have a notification. But both of them together was beyond me.

I felt my battery was hot so decided to shut the phone down.

It was a good thing too. The flashing green and red meant it would self-destruct in 5 minutes.

Winter in the OC

2011-09-27T22:25:00.002-04:00

Today I wore long pants, boots and a jacket in preparation of the cold today. Granted, it was only 'cause they keep the building so cold. Good thing I like wearing fall/winter clothes.

Let's just hope it doesn't resort in me bringing my snow coat...

Still waiting...

2011-09-23T14:33:00.001-04:00

I wish Rosie would blog soon...

New transportation

2011-09-21T13:43:00.003-04:00

I bought a bike on Saturday. Yesterday was the first day I rode it to school (since yesterday was the first day of the week that I had classes). I was nervous but really enjoyed the ride.

Here's to me attempting to be a cyclist.

And waiting...

2011-09-21T13:43:00.001-04:00

I wish Rosie would blog soon...

Still waiting...

2011-09-20T12:20:00.001-04:00

I wish Rosie would blog soon...

Waiting

2011-09-19T16:23:00.001-04:00

I wish Rosie would blog soon...

FYI

2011-09-19T14:00:00.002-04:00

Any lists to the left or right are hyper-linked should you want more information.

You're welcome.

In keeping with the fruit theme...

2011-09-14T20:54:00.001-04:00

After several attempts, today was the first time I successfully cut a pineapple.

Go me.

Snack

2011-09-14T13:59:00.001-04:00

I just had a very delicious apple.

Crazy Weather

2011-09-11T12:05:00.001-04:00

Within seconds there was a hail storm followed by heavy rain. Within an hour the sky was clear and sunny.

(It's hard to see but you can at least hear the hail)

The surrounding areas

2011-09-11T12:03:00.001-04:00

Went to LA/Hollywood three days in a row for various reasons. I’m starting to feel more comfortable with the area.

It was good though that I didn’t have to drive. The traffic still intimidates me...

Busy Week

2011-09-11T11:54:00.002-04:00

2 dinners, 2 pitches and three trips to Hollywood/LA later... It was a busy week.

Dinner 1: with a few students and instructor Andy Lane (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0485229/) and filmmaker Betty Thomas (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0858525/)

Dinner 2: with a few students and Dean Bob Bassette (http://ftv.chapman.edu/about/people/bob_bassett/), Janell Shearer (http://ftv.chapman.edu/about/people/janell_shearer/) and lawyer Howard Weitzman (http://www.kwikalaw.com/hweitzman).

Pitch 1: In front of instructor Madeline Warren (http://ftv.chapman.edu/about/people/madeline_warren/) and agent Nancy Nigrosh (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nancy_Nigrosh).

Pitch 2: In front of instructor Ross Brown (http://ftv.chapman.edu/about/people/ross_brown/).

Lucky me

2011-09-02T21:01:00.002-04:00

I have officially found $5.53 while I've been in California.

A $5 bill here. A quarter there. And now a quarter and three pennies in a random drawer.

Awesome.

California, that land of...

2011-08-28T20:31:00.001-04:00

Earthquakes
Perpetual summers
Smog
Traffic
Freeways
Disappearing lanes on the freeway
Reappearing lanes
Needing a GPS
“Re-routing”
Vanity plates
Palm Trees (with no coconuts)
Inn-n-out
Beaches
Hollywood
Disney

Orange, CA

2011-08-21T20:05:00.000-04:00

Trader Joe's AND Cafe Rio?!? On the same block?!? I think I'm going to like it here...

Missing New York

2011-08-15T10:03:00.003-04:00

I've been gone a week now and I miss it. Luckily, I've been keeping busy enough that I haven't thought too much about it. But there have been a couple moments when it has hit me.

1. My roommate has the apartment to herself right now as she is waiting for her friend to return to New York. In the meantime, she is going home for a few weeks to visit her fam. Yesterday she posted on facebook that she was on her way home. My thought, "Oh ya, she is going to be home for two weeks. That will give me plenty of time to clean up the apartment until she gets back." Within seconds I responded to myself, "oh, wait..."

2. I noticed an app on my phone was missing. It only took me a second to figure out which one: the MTA app where it lists the subway maps and all the different lines. I use it fairly often to get around the city.

I have no idea why it was deleted off my homepage. I must have knocked it accidentally. Regardless, I was sad to remember that I really don't need it anymore.

I put it back on my homepage anyway.

Alaska Air

2011-08-15T10:02:00.000-04:00

Nothing says safety like an airplane IN the airport.

Alaska

2011-08-12T02:16:00.002-04:00

I'll give it to Alaska. It's beautiful when it isn't overcast.

10 points for Alaska

2011-08-12T01:52:00.001-04:00

I found Pop Chips. In Alaska. One of my favorite treats from New York.

I took the challenge.

2011-08-09T13:44:00.001-04:00

I had an Activia yogurt for breakfast. We will see if it works...

On the other side of the continent...

2011-08-09T13:38:00.001-04:00

8/8/2011

The day has arrived.

2011-08-07T00:48:00.000-04:00

Sad, sad, sad, sad day.

Best. Last. Day. Ever: Food, friends, fun

2011-08-07T00:44:00.005-04:00

8/6/2011

Saw Crazy, Stupid, Love.

Went to Rice to Riches.

Went to Mario Batali's Otto Enoteca Pizzeria. Pretty close to the real deal.

Helped a friend do some research.

Went to Shake Shack!

Hung-out with some of my favorite people.

I couldn't have asked for a better last day in New York City.

Last day working in New York City

2011-08-06T15:09:00.002-04:00

8/5/2011

I've been training my replacement for two weeks. I feel she has a pretty good grasp of what is going on. I left her some helpful tips that should come in handy. And, I didn't want to make her feel too overwhelmed so I tried to handle everything I could have so she could start out on a fresh note.

Too bad I didn't finish everything like I would have hoped.

Sorry Debbie, you get to file everything I failed to file.

And that, my friends, is called procrastination. And there is literally nothing I can do other than hope she doesn't hate me for leaving what I disliked doing to her....

The Fashion World

2011-08-06T15:03:00.003-04:00

8/4/2011

I work in the same building as fashion designer Nanette Lepore. So its no surprise to me when her employees are seen in her designs.

But what always makes things interesting is getting on the elevator where two of her employers are wearing the exact same dress that she designed. Their faces of shock, of "who does she think she is wearing the same dress as me" always makes me chuckle.

Always.

The tourists vs me

2011-08-06T14:58:00.001-04:00

8/3/2011

The tourists left their hostel at the same time I left my apartment.

They took the elevator.

I took the stairs.

I won.

Dream Analysis part 2

2011-08-02T08:48:00.002-04:00

Apparently my fear last night was letting my eyebrows grow without doing anything to them...

Dream Analysis

2011-08-01T18:55:00.003-04:00

They say your dreams are the eye to your soul, where your fears are projected and how your subconscious speaks to you.

If that is the case, my biggest fears from last night's dream include my TV stand shattering, my computer being stolen, my dvd disappearing and having to be to work in ten minutes without being dressed.

Frankly, I didn't need a dream to tell me that...

Happy Birthday Harry Potter

2011-07-31T19:38:00.003-04:00

Today is Harry Potter's birthday. The big 3-1.

In celebration, watch HP 7.

Oh, and have Hawaiian Haystacks (continuing with the Mormon theme. This time, focusing on the food.)

The Book of Mormon Musical

2011-07-31T19:36:00.002-04:00

7/30/2011

I finally saw it. And I found it fitting to see during my Mormon themed weekend.

All I can say is: so great. Quick, funny, upbeat and, of course, inappropriate. Still, so great :)

Mormon Weekend

2011-07-31T19:34:00.002-04:00

7/29/2011

I decided to have a theme this weekend. Mormonism.

Today's entertainment involved the movies of Richard Dutcher: Brigham City and States of Grace. The first was good storytelling. The second, better filmmaking visually.

LA and NYC

2011-07-31T19:31:00.002-04:00

7/28/2011

I went to see Friends with Benefits. The show was alright. But, it was fun that it started off in New York, went to LA for a bit, and returned to New York.

I feel it could very well be prophecy of my life. Well, minus the friend with benefits part...

Competition on the train

2011-07-31T19:28:00.002-04:00

7/27/2011

As I sat down on the train I heard "excuse me ladies and gentlemen, I hate to disturb you..." from the top of the train. At the same time, from the bottom, I heard "I had to bother you but I could really use some help...." I waited to see which one noticed the other beggar on the train.

The one from the bottom of the train heard the other first. Upon realization he cursed.

I wish he would have continued. I had actually seen the other guy begging before. Apparently he hasn't earned enough money to get back to Oregon yet...

Less than two weeks...

2011-07-31T19:27:00.002-04:00

7/26/2011

I started training my replacement at work. The official countdown has begun.

Pretty Awesome

2011-07-31T19:24:00.003-04:00

7/25/2011

Buster Keaton's Steamboat Bill Jr. + live accompaniment = pretty awesome experience for a cinephile

A Happy Pioneer Day from Me to You

2011-07-24T20:25:00.001-04:00

(Copy/Paste the link below)

http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?autoplay=true&index=3&locale=0&sourceId=0b7d115277f06210VgnVCM100000176f620a____&vgnextoid=bd163ca6e9aa3210VgnVCM1000003a94610aRCRD

MSN Wonderwall

2011-07-24T20:21:00.002-04:00

7/23/2011

(In response to Amy Winehouse's death, MSN did a photo essay of celebs gone too soon. At the end they publicized their next Wonderwall story about Snookie. But, the caption remained the same for the previous photo essay. Pretty awesome if you just look at what I saw without that context.)

Heat Wave 2011

2011-07-24T20:19:00.000-04:00

7/22/2011

At 9:28 am it was 98 degrees. I'm so glad the office has air conditioning...

NYC-Restaurant Week

2011-07-24T20:16:00.003-04:00

7/21/2011

Every few months New York has "Restaurant Week". They have a set price for a three course meal that allows poor... I mean, allows people to experience the food culture in the city, especially the high-end restaurants.

This week I took advantage of two places: Brasserie (French Cuisine) and Delmonico's (American Steakhouse). Both were delicious with a great atmosphere.

Even better, I knew Delmonico's was a big deal when I was watching Millionaire Matchmaker and she held a mixer at this 174 year-old restaurant.

I'm kinda excited. Just a few days until I order one...

2011-07-24T18:55:00.002-04:00

7/20/2011

http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_mac/family/macbook_air?mco=MTM3NjU3MDM

Getting to work

2011-07-19T09:35:00.001-04:00

I found out today Will and Grace comes on at 9 am.

Yet another thing that is going to get me to work later...

One last time

2011-07-18T10:24:00.001-04:00

In Maryland.

Doing laundry.

One last time.

Google +

2011-07-18T10:23:00.001-04:00

7/17/2011

Was introduced to Google + today. Still trying to decide my feelings towards it. For now, I'll enjoy playing around with it.

HP 7.2

2011-07-18T10:22:00.000-04:00

7/16/2011

It is done.

I cried.

My toe still hurts a bit.

Preparing for HP 7.2

2011-07-18T10:19:00.002-04:00

7/15/2011

I am a fan of Harry Potter. I've been looking forward to HP 7.2 for some time. Some friends did an HP marathon, watching one film a night. I was able to make all but 4 and 7.1. I watched 7.1 separately tonight in prep.

And now I'm ready for 7.2.

Broken Toe

2011-07-18T10:15:00.003-04:00

7/14/2011

A chair jumped out at me from nowhere. It left a mark.

I thought I broke it. I couldn't walk. But, living in New York, it is impossible not to walk.

So I walked.

While walking, painfully, I felt a click in my foot. It didn't hurt after that.

But the bruise remains.

Can you guess which toe it was?

After two days: the color has gone down but the bruise has spread.

At least the bruise matched my toenail polish...

Hair anyone?

2011-07-18T10:14:00.000-04:00

7/13/2011

Saw Hair on Broadway.

Lots of singing, dancing and...hair.

Running errands

2011-07-18T10:13:00.001-04:00

7/12/2011

Today's errands consisted of shoe shopping and a mani/pedi.

Not the worst type of errands I could have done...

Saw this and thought of Mom

2011-07-18T10:12:00.000-04:00

7/11/2011

Busy day

2011-07-18T10:11:00.002-04:00

7/10/2011

I was given two days notice to give a talk in church.

I also had a Sunday School lesson to prep and give.

It was a busy day.

Luckily not a ton of people were at church.

New York moving always amazes me

2011-07-18T10:02:00.002-04:00

7/9/2011

Finally we are catching up to the European Train system

2011-07-18T09:59:00.003-04:00

7/8/2011

Brittany is in Cleveland

2011-07-07T17:39:00.002-04:00

And now we can have actual phone conversations.

Social Media

2011-07-07T12:45:00.002-04:00

7/6/2011

Social media has changed my life. Thanks to Facebook, Skype, email, and other websites, I have met several people I will be going to school with and am almost done with finding housing for when I move to CA.

I love social media.

Thanks to the Holiday

2011-07-07T12:42:00.002-04:00

7/5/2011

I went into work today instead. It was a good thing too.

So much to do when a new client comes in...

Happy Fourth of July from the Hudson!!

2011-07-07T12:35:00.004-04:00

July 4, 2011

Best part was that I couldn't get or send text messages...

Eery

2011-07-03T12:58:00.001-04:00

Church + Day before a holiday = No one there

Two Announcements

2011-07-02T18:01:00.002-04:00

Shortly I will no longer be posting one blog per day. I will be going back to school and my schedule will be somewhat rigorous. Therefore, I have decided that I will post when I can but will not be held down by my one-post-per-day rule. I have enjoyed it however.

This does not mean you avid readers will not continue to be entertained.

It is my privilege to introduce Brittany's blog. Essentially we are one person anyone, so for the days that I don't post, look to her blog for continuous entertainment.

sitdowncomedian.blogspot.com

Enjoy!!

5 am wake up call

2011-07-02T17:48:00.003-04:00

7/1/2011

Beyonce held a free concert in Central Park. I woke up at 5 am to go. Too bad that was too late.

I still got to participate in the festivities. She sure has some crazy and devoted fans. The following videos don't even give justice to the events at hand.

***************************************************************************************

Shortly after people broke the police barriers

This guy climbed the tree to get a better view. He got more cheers than Beyonce did.

Looking at the stage, people breaking the barrier and being escorted away.

Although difficult to understand, you can hear the music. Fans cheering as well.

In 3D

2011-07-02T12:31:00.001-04:00

6/30/2011

AWESOME!

So let it be written

2011-06-29T22:52:00.002-04:00

Ashley text to Brittany:

I haven't blogged in a week. I have no desire to blog. At all.

Brittany text to Ashley:

Blog that!

A word to the wise

2011-06-29T22:50:00.001-04:00

6/28/2011

My boss and a coworker were talking about getting drunk. My boss at one point looked at me and said, "I'd pay big bucks to see Ashley get drunk."

My response, "How much?"

Farewell

2011-06-29T22:49:00.000-04:00

6/27/2011

See you in a few months, Charlye!

Play in the cemetery

2011-06-29T22:47:00.002-04:00

6/26/2011

Cool air. Greenery. Costumes from the 1800s. The Spoon River Anthology put on at Brooklyn's Green-Wood cemetery.

Awesome.

Rowing in Central Park

2011-06-29T22:43:00.001-04:00

6/25/2011

Weekend

2011-06-29T22:25:00.001-04:00

6/24/2011

Sometimes it's just nice to say it's the weekend.

Hudson Run: Part II

2011-06-23T12:01:00.001-04:00

With a welcomed 67 degrees, I was able to do it again. Thanks to Lady Gaga.

It's all relative

2011-06-23T10:52:00.002-04:00

6/22/2011

A coworker was printing some documents when the printer jammed. She ripped the paper out but a two inch square was left in. It became difficult to print after that.

Our IT guy took the printer apart and couldn't reach it. He had me come over and showed me the paper that was stuck but couldn't be pulled out. He had tried everything.

I thought it was hilarious how such a small amount of paper was creating such a big deal. I said that out loud.

He sternly looked at me, "No, it isn't."

I quickly went back to my desk.

Pros and cons to being a twin

2011-06-21T22:11:00.003-04:00

I was asked the top 5 pros and top 5 cons of being a twin by a friend. I could only come up with two. Brittany's response was better.

Pros
1. No need for a mirrors.
2. I have more clothes options.
3. I know twice as many people by association.
4. People recognize me more often.
5. It's always a conversation starter.

Cons
1. I'm stuck looking like 'that'.
2. I cannot be disassociated from 'her'.
3. People think I'm their best friend just cause they know 'her'.
4. I don't know half the people who know me.
5. And it always creates awkward moments in conversations when I respond to the inevitable question 'what's it like being a twin' by saying, I don't know, answer me this first: what's it like being ugly? You don't know the answer to that cause it's always how it's been. It's normal for you.

Getting ready for Part II

2011-06-21T10:20:00.002-04:00

6/20/2011

In preparation, I visited the Harry Potter Exhibit. Now I'm even more excited for Part II to come out.

(Photos aren't allowed in the exhibit so I stole these from the internet)

Thanks to Netflix...

2011-06-20T09:03:00.001-04:00

6/19/2011

Netflix has an array of things to watch. I really enjoy the Television shows they have on as they are shorter than movies so don't take up as much time. But, I can stay interested by watching an episode here and an episode there.

One such show I watched is Drop Dead Diva. The second season premiered tonight.

So, thanks to Netflix, I have now changed mediums from internet streaming to watching the show when it is first broadcasted on Television. What an ideal consumer I am...

Sports Night

2011-06-18T19:34:00.001-04:00

And I've found yet another Aaron Sorkin show on Netflix that I am addicted to...

It only took me a week to get through the first season. It took that long because for two days I was not able to stream it due to a Netflix glitch.

The Frying Pan

2011-06-18T19:28:00.003-04:00

6/17/2011

Dinner. Outside. On a boat. On the water.

Amazing.

http://www.fryingpan.com/

Nostalgia

2011-06-18T19:22:00.004-04:00

6/16/2011

Last week I had an experience that has stayed with me. For the entire week. And I have proof of the experience.