Hello all!
So much has been going on and you guys deserve a lot more than this, but I realized, actually one week ago, today, give or take about 12 hours, that I'm not as smart as I thought I was.
This is my wisdom. Actually, this will only help people who wear glasses, so everyone else, go to imdb.com and look for pictures of Johnny Depp. You're welcome.
Anyway, now the four eyed folk...do not ever put your glasses down on a busy surface when they could possibly get lost or overlooked. This especially goes for your bed. There is no need for glasses to ever be on your bed, ever. And if you think a pair of brown glasses will stick out on a blue and yellow quilt, you're wrong. It will blend right in. Trust me. I'm a smart woman but you can't outsmart the forces of coloring.
To continue, if you have gone against what I've told you and put your glasses on your quilt, don't forget you did it. Don't walk around your room and then think, "I'm going to go lie down on the bed." Why would you do that? Did someone dare you? Because if you do it, you'll hear a distinct crunch. And you'll reach down and pick up two or more pieces of plastic that once helped you see.
Remember on TV, nerds would tape their glasses together? I don't know what that tape was made of but it was beyond my scope. What did somehow work, was taping each frame to my face. I was all, men, form an orderly line.
By the way, tape hurts ripping it off your face.
Another thing not to do is assume. If you would ever assume that plastic glasses could be melted back together, you'd be wrong.
So, many dollars later, after an eye exam, which I hate, I have new spiff glasses.
And yes, I may look cute in them, seeing as they aren't taped to my face, but still, I send this as a word of warning to all of you.
Be careful, the glasses you break may belong to you or someone you love.
For more on the entertainment industry, stay tuned for more updates.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Monday, July 14, 2008
Life really is comedy...
Hey people...
I just wanted to let you all know I got the job as a studio page for Audiences Unlimited. I'll be seating sitcoms being filmed in CBS, Warner Bros, Hollywood and other studios. I think it's going to be really fun and a great way to learn more about the field I'm trying to get into.
I just need another job to supplement that, and an apartment, and then I'll be all set.
But yay, God is good!
I just wanted to let you all know I got the job as a studio page for Audiences Unlimited. I'll be seating sitcoms being filmed in CBS, Warner Bros, Hollywood and other studios. I think it's going to be really fun and a great way to learn more about the field I'm trying to get into.
I just need another job to supplement that, and an apartment, and then I'll be all set.
But yay, God is good!
Saturday, July 5, 2008
I'm living my dream, how do I make it stop?
Hello y'all.
It is Saturday, July 5th, at 8:28 in the morning as I set about starting to write this blog about Los Angeles. Yes, it's that early. Yes, I feel like it's almost noon. Don't you love the time change thing, doesn't it just make your heart soar into the sky like some sort of majestic bird?
The answer is yes. Right?
Today marks the second day of my new home, lovely Los Angeles. And even though it's early on, I still can't believe I'm really here. Like, I think back to when I was nineteen years old and trying to decide between being an English major and being a Communication major, and my friend Andrea telling me I could always write screenplays and I of course think, Sure I can, let's do that.
But I actually never thought I'd get here.
I come from a family where everyone has been happily living in the Boston area (with few and far between exceptions) and no one has ever had a pressing need to move. Now, don't get me wrong, I love Boston. In fact, there was one day this summer where I was standing on the steps of City Hall in Boston where it overlooks Fanueil Hall on one side and opens out to a street mere minutes away from the Park in the Commons on the other other, and I thought to myself, "I could really be happy living right here, right in the middle of the city. Now where's that million dollars I dropped on the floor?"
Actually, living in the really nice part of Boston is about as much as it will cost to live in the Burbank/Studio City/et al area in Los Angeles, which is where I'm planning to live. Right now I'm living temporarily with one of my dearest friends, Loni, who is really awesomely helping me during this time of uncertainty. When my dear friend Rachel arrives in a week, we'll be getting an apartment together. I hope her transition is going smoother than mine.
Ok, here's a little thing about me; about five years ago, I became a Christian. I'm going to get a little spiritual here, fair warning for those who may need it. In my last week or so of my move to LA, and now that I'm here, I'm feeling very uncertain and heavily attacked. There are so many certainties among all the uncertainties I will be facing, and I'm just feeling really uncertain and negative about, well, basically everything. I confess this to you, my reader (is that you, Mom?), so that you can offer me up a prayer, or just well wishes for my time of transition.
I do have an interview with Audiences Unlimited on Tuesday, it's a page company (basically an usher for live studio audiences). The opportunity was brought to me by another one of my dearest friends, John. I had been reluctant about being a page when I heard about the wacky and random hours of a different program, but this one would seem to have the hours to accomodate getting another part time job to round out that one. Then I could hope to pay rent and keep myself rich in saltine crackers and peanut butter. And Ramen.
But I should go now, it's almost 9am here in LA. You know what that means. My body thinks it's bedtime.
Bye folks!
It is Saturday, July 5th, at 8:28 in the morning as I set about starting to write this blog about Los Angeles. Yes, it's that early. Yes, I feel like it's almost noon. Don't you love the time change thing, doesn't it just make your heart soar into the sky like some sort of majestic bird?
The answer is yes. Right?
Today marks the second day of my new home, lovely Los Angeles. And even though it's early on, I still can't believe I'm really here. Like, I think back to when I was nineteen years old and trying to decide between being an English major and being a Communication major, and my friend Andrea telling me I could always write screenplays and I of course think, Sure I can, let's do that.
But I actually never thought I'd get here.
I come from a family where everyone has been happily living in the Boston area (with few and far between exceptions) and no one has ever had a pressing need to move. Now, don't get me wrong, I love Boston. In fact, there was one day this summer where I was standing on the steps of City Hall in Boston where it overlooks Fanueil Hall on one side and opens out to a street mere minutes away from the Park in the Commons on the other other, and I thought to myself, "I could really be happy living right here, right in the middle of the city. Now where's that million dollars I dropped on the floor?"
Actually, living in the really nice part of Boston is about as much as it will cost to live in the Burbank/Studio City/et al area in Los Angeles, which is where I'm planning to live. Right now I'm living temporarily with one of my dearest friends, Loni, who is really awesomely helping me during this time of uncertainty. When my dear friend Rachel arrives in a week, we'll be getting an apartment together. I hope her transition is going smoother than mine.
Ok, here's a little thing about me; about five years ago, I became a Christian. I'm going to get a little spiritual here, fair warning for those who may need it. In my last week or so of my move to LA, and now that I'm here, I'm feeling very uncertain and heavily attacked. There are so many certainties among all the uncertainties I will be facing, and I'm just feeling really uncertain and negative about, well, basically everything. I confess this to you, my reader (is that you, Mom?), so that you can offer me up a prayer, or just well wishes for my time of transition.
I do have an interview with Audiences Unlimited on Tuesday, it's a page company (basically an usher for live studio audiences). The opportunity was brought to me by another one of my dearest friends, John. I had been reluctant about being a page when I heard about the wacky and random hours of a different program, but this one would seem to have the hours to accomodate getting another part time job to round out that one. Then I could hope to pay rent and keep myself rich in saltine crackers and peanut butter. And Ramen.
But I should go now, it's almost 9am here in LA. You know what that means. My body thinks it's bedtime.
Bye folks!
Monday, April 21, 2008
A Blog When I Have So Much To Finish
Hey All!
First of all, if you didn't hear, I passed my portfolio and can now officially graduate!! So happy am I!
So I have a huge rhetoric of film paper due Friday and a huge American Cinema paper due Sunday. So what am I doing? Writing a blog, obviously.
I'm starting to get so overwhelmed with all the stuff I'm trying to do before I head out to LA, which, as far as my count goes, is about two and a half months. I need to buy a plane ticket, arrange to have my car shipped, sell furniture and books...and the list goes on, but yes, definitely I need some more money for this trip. Not trip, life. I know God is going to provide but I get nervous when it comes to money, always.
I think I need more sugar in my tea. Oh well.
The count for graduation is down to 19 days. Just 19 more days and I get to graduate. I'm excited that my mom, sister and brother are coming to see me, that will be good. My sister will even be here for the film festival on Wednesday, where we'll be premiering the 7 Minute Lull, which was a film we thought would never get made.
I'm good right now but I miss my friends who are away, always. Like, when I want to watch the Office or go to Panera, I really wish Loni was here. Or if I want to take a walk, I wish John was around. Luckily, I'll see all my homies when I get back to Boston. I say, "Let's have fun cheap times while I'm home." Because I'm poor. :-)
I don't really have a lot of constructive things to say, but I did want to post again.
I will have fun stuff soon, I'm sure!
Jen
First of all, if you didn't hear, I passed my portfolio and can now officially graduate!! So happy am I!
So I have a huge rhetoric of film paper due Friday and a huge American Cinema paper due Sunday. So what am I doing? Writing a blog, obviously.
I'm starting to get so overwhelmed with all the stuff I'm trying to do before I head out to LA, which, as far as my count goes, is about two and a half months. I need to buy a plane ticket, arrange to have my car shipped, sell furniture and books...and the list goes on, but yes, definitely I need some more money for this trip. Not trip, life. I know God is going to provide but I get nervous when it comes to money, always.
I think I need more sugar in my tea. Oh well.
The count for graduation is down to 19 days. Just 19 more days and I get to graduate. I'm excited that my mom, sister and brother are coming to see me, that will be good. My sister will even be here for the film festival on Wednesday, where we'll be premiering the 7 Minute Lull, which was a film we thought would never get made.
I'm good right now but I miss my friends who are away, always. Like, when I want to watch the Office or go to Panera, I really wish Loni was here. Or if I want to take a walk, I wish John was around. Luckily, I'll see all my homies when I get back to Boston. I say, "Let's have fun cheap times while I'm home." Because I'm poor. :-)
I don't really have a lot of constructive things to say, but I did want to post again.
I will have fun stuff soon, I'm sure!
Jen
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
First Post in 2008
Wow, I say I'm going to keep up a blog and the last post was basically about a December snowfall and "Oh how exciting that is." It would still be exciting , except a bit more...um...April. Anyway, I just wanted to let anyone who might care know that I'm updating with some fun stuff about me.
First of all, I just came back ( a few weeks ago, to be a bit more specific), from the Candlelight forum, which was this event in Los Angeles, CA, run by my school, Regent, and it's an alumni event for Communication students to network with industry. I totally networked with my best friends and the industry people I already knew, like Dean, Monica, and Thom, but I also met one of my heros, Tony Hale, who plays Buster on Arrested Development, one of my favorite shows. He was a real down to earth guy and he remembered me the next night.
Going back to LA made me long for it more, even though sometimes I'm really nervous and move to fictitious Waterbrook, a suburb in New England where i can find a cushy job, a husband and some kids, just like that. Of course, I'd have to trade in my Stratus for a mini van, for soccer season, but that's ok! (Waterbrook was invented when my friend forgot the name of the real place, Wakefield, that I said I'd live) (Another funny mispronounciation of a place is when someone called Wingershiek beach Washoobaba - I love my friends)
I am going to LA at the beginning of July though, and although I'm wicked nervous, and I'll miss my chowdah, I'm so excited of the challenges coming to me. I'll be staying with my friend Loni for a little bit while I'm looking for a full time apartment, and then I'll be living with my friend Rachel, which will be really fun. I'm glad I'll have my Regent loves as well as the great people I met at Act One to be there for me as I'm getting settled.
Tomorrow I meet with my committee about my portfolio, the scripts for the TV show I created, and the paper and story bible that go with it. A story bible is a sketch of the premise of the show, as well as characters, outlines, and my proposed first season. Tomorrow I find out if I pass or not. Pray for me or wish me luck for tomorrow at 11am.
Peace
First of all, I just came back ( a few weeks ago, to be a bit more specific), from the Candlelight forum, which was this event in Los Angeles, CA, run by my school, Regent, and it's an alumni event for Communication students to network with industry. I totally networked with my best friends and the industry people I already knew, like Dean, Monica, and Thom, but I also met one of my heros, Tony Hale, who plays Buster on Arrested Development, one of my favorite shows. He was a real down to earth guy and he remembered me the next night.
Going back to LA made me long for it more, even though sometimes I'm really nervous and move to fictitious Waterbrook, a suburb in New England where i can find a cushy job, a husband and some kids, just like that. Of course, I'd have to trade in my Stratus for a mini van, for soccer season, but that's ok! (Waterbrook was invented when my friend forgot the name of the real place, Wakefield, that I said I'd live) (Another funny mispronounciation of a place is when someone called Wingershiek beach Washoobaba - I love my friends)
I am going to LA at the beginning of July though, and although I'm wicked nervous, and I'll miss my chowdah, I'm so excited of the challenges coming to me. I'll be staying with my friend Loni for a little bit while I'm looking for a full time apartment, and then I'll be living with my friend Rachel, which will be really fun. I'm glad I'll have my Regent loves as well as the great people I met at Act One to be there for me as I'm getting settled.
Tomorrow I meet with my committee about my portfolio, the scripts for the TV show I created, and the paper and story bible that go with it. A story bible is a sketch of the premise of the show, as well as characters, outlines, and my proposed first season. Tomorrow I find out if I pass or not. Pray for me or wish me luck for tomorrow at 11am.
Peace
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