One day following my 'good news' e-mail to former college roommates I was informed that after just a week of employment I'd been layed-off. That being said, I'd like to go back in blogtime and let everyone know, I got a job working for the director from Night at the Museum and other family fun and ridiculous money making pics.
Fast forward to this week and I'm back on the job sites looking to strike gold. What happened with my one week adventure in job land was, as so I've been told, purely budgeting reasons. I was working as one of the directors personal assistants as he wraps up a movie with Tina Fey and Steve Carrel and begins production on a new action/syfy movie for Dreamworks. Therefore, Dreamworks was actually paying my salary and after seeing that I was heavy on the personal assistant duties and light on the production, they didn't want to pay for it.
Blah, blah, blah, it was upsetting but not the worst that could happen. I'm getting paid through the end of this week and hopefully can find something with potential by the start of next week.
In other news, I finally applied for my California license. Hopefully the DMV doesn't check my blog because I've been here far longer than I'm legally allowed to have been without notifying the state. I think I'll be good.
Also, yesterday (or Monday for you East Coasters) I made my semi-triumphant return to the street hockey world of 'Hangover Hockey'. Big Rach Hill and I were the bash-sisters of this Sunday afternoon free for all almost a year ago and now I'm back flying solo. It's so much fun. Old guy Bostonians and Canadians sweating out beers from the night before. I'm not much with a real hockey stick just yet but I've got a lot of hustle.
Now I must rest my very sore and out of shape body. Wish me luck and C's ya lata.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
2 Weeks
I've officially lived in LA for two weeks. (By official I do not mean that I've legally registered myself as a California resident at the DMV so I'm basically an illegal alien.)
West Coast life so far has gone as well as one can hope. Lack of consistent employment is frustrating, paired with my pending homelessness and absence of close friends and family. On the other hand, I've been able to work two separate productions each weekend and have been making some small time cash as an audience member on the Newlywed Show.
I'm not much of a game show fan but I have to say that Carne Wilson is pretty funny. I'm not sure her humor and quality are translating on stage but from the observed moments of her backstage, she's a fun loving mom with an unexpected potty mouth. 
So I'll be hanging with Carne for a ridiculous number of tapings on Wednesday and Thursday. They're doing approximately 65 episodes in a month and half, and for the rest of the week I need to do some serious apartment hunting and get a job to fund said apartment.
West Coast life so far has gone as well as one can hope. Lack of consistent employment is frustrating, paired with my pending homelessness and absence of close friends and family. On the other hand, I've been able to work two separate productions each weekend and have been making some small time cash as an audience member on the Newlywed Show.
I'm not much of a game show fan but I have to say that Carne Wilson is pretty funny. I'm not sure her humor and quality are translating on stage but from the observed moments of her backstage, she's a fun loving mom with an unexpected potty mouth. 
So I'll be hanging with Carne for a ridiculous number of tapings on Wednesday and Thursday. They're doing approximately 65 episodes in a month and half, and for the rest of the week I need to do some serious apartment hunting and get a job to fund said apartment. GOOD NEWS, I'm doing a phone interview this morning for MyDamnChannel.com. Even if I don't get the job I highly recommend anyone to the site. One of my favorite comedian/directors David Wain's hilarous series "Wainy Day's is hosted here among several other fantastic and professional webseries'.
That being said, immersing myself in the world of MyDamnChannel in preparation for the what will hopefully turn into a successful phone interview.
C's ya lata.
Friday, September 4, 2009
An LA Note
I'll finish on this post for tonight on my first five days in LA. I have my first 'gig' tomorrow, unpaid of course. Nonetheless I'm excited, it's new people to network with and its a distraction from unemployment. All I can say about it is that I'm going to be working as the set videographer while the crew films a movie trailer.
Meanwhile, the peeps I've forced into friendship are celebrating their labor pains with a good ol' trip to Las Vegas. Hopefully tomorrow I'll get some much needed writing in and keep working on applications. If I'm feeling brave I might check out a comedy show either Saturday or Sunday as well.
One thing I can say, and a step outside my usual posting style, I miss everyone from home a lot. I've talked with several close college friends recently about this feeling. The feeling of separation with no foreseeable end. That sounds much more dramatic than it actually is, but when you spend time alone on the computer all day you get time to think.
Courage comes with a price and growing up takes courage in my mind. Good luck to all of us and have a fantastic Labor Day weekend no matter where you spend it!
C's ya lata.
Meanwhile, the peeps I've forced into friendship are celebrating their labor pains with a good ol' trip to Las Vegas. Hopefully tomorrow I'll get some much needed writing in and keep working on applications. If I'm feeling brave I might check out a comedy show either Saturday or Sunday as well.
One thing I can say, and a step outside my usual posting style, I miss everyone from home a lot. I've talked with several close college friends recently about this feeling. The feeling of separation with no foreseeable end. That sounds much more dramatic than it actually is, but when you spend time alone on the computer all day you get time to think.
Courage comes with a price and growing up takes courage in my mind. Good luck to all of us and have a fantastic Labor Day weekend no matter where you spend it!
C's ya lata.
Gettin' Bigger in Texas
One last food picture before I get back to the current locale... if you run back through the Rt. 66 Album you see some photos from the famous tourist destination in Texas. When you're traveling through Texas on the 40, well, as they say, everything's bigger in Texas. The Texas Roadhouse is well overpriced but the giant dinning hall, arcade shooting gallery, and photo cutouts do their part to make up for it. I must say the buffalo burger below was pretty amazing. I had a side of rice that was fairly terrible but I can't complain with complimentary cups and fresh jalapeños!
The Food Diaries Return Again...
My last few days of eats have yet to be published... until now. Though I'd rate the local Memphis BBQ my favorite overall experience, we did enjoy some stellar traditional New Mexican cuisine that is running for a first place in my stomach.
I'm not at all embarressed to say that this is a picture of a salad. Not only were they more then plentiful but the in-house chili-vinegar dressing was amazing! From there I did the chicken enchiladas with green chili sauce while Big Red had blue corn fried chicken with roasted potatoes.
As you can see the enchiladas were plentiful and the verde chili was some of the best I've ever had. It had just the right spiciness matched well with the cheese and tortilla shells.
The blue corn chicken was super crunchy and well portioned. The potatoes and carrots were nothing to write home about but I blame Red for ordering a less than exciting dish.
The pictures do no justice but this high end New Mexican restaurant in the middle of nowhere outside Albuquerque.
Alright after looking back on the trip I still rate Neeley's my favorite food stop based on experience, fast service, and downtown flair. Though, those you know anything about me, Mexican is one of my favorite cuisines. For whatever reason anyone would find themselves at this little spot, just across from the a lovely Holiday Inn Express I might add, it's a must try.
Now what's the name of this fabulous restaurant? You'll have to wait till Red sends me the details... pictures are nice though right?
I'm not at all embarressed to say that this is a picture of a salad. Not only were they more then plentiful but the in-house chili-vinegar dressing was amazing! From there I did the chicken enchiladas with green chili sauce while Big Red had blue corn fried chicken with roasted potatoes. As you can see the enchiladas were plentiful and the verde chili was some of the best I've ever had. It had just the right spiciness matched well with the cheese and tortilla shells.
The blue corn chicken was super crunchy and well portioned. The potatoes and carrots were nothing to write home about but I blame Red for ordering a less than exciting dish.
Alright after looking back on the trip I still rate Neeley's my favorite food stop based on experience, fast service, and downtown flair. Though, those you know anything about me, Mexican is one of my favorite cuisines. For whatever reason anyone would find themselves at this little spot, just across from the a lovely Holiday Inn Express I might add, it's a must try.
Now what's the name of this fabulous restaurant? You'll have to wait till Red sends me the details... pictures are nice though right?
The Grand Canyon Photo Album
I promised some media and here it is... mostly pictures from the Grand Canyon... more to come about my new life in LA (Spoiler Alert: strangely similar to the last life)
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| Final Days of the Trip |
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
In Case You Were Wondering
We accumulated 3171.2 miles total by traveling from Boonville, NY to Los Angeles, CA. I have to say that new Pontiac did its job - proud-a-you!
We have arrived...
For all four people, at most, who check this blog my apologies for the lack of updates recently, especially considering all the fun news I have!
We arrived in Los Angeles around 4:30 yesterday. I'm pretty much all moved in and will post pictures of the apartment and area (beach!!) soon. Big Red and I just got back from a long walk on the beach.
Speaking of Big Red... she turned 60 on July 12 and since then has...
- run her first 5K
- lost 30 lbs.
- drove across country
- hiked the Grand Canyon
... and now finally has been to the Los Angeles for some Pacific Ocean waters and juicy In 'n' Out burgers.
Now if I could just get a job to pay off my incredible debt to her...
Anyways, I've got lots of media to come your way soon. Tomorrow is going to be a computer day, after I drop Red off at the airport at 5AM!!!!
C's ya lata!
We arrived in Los Angeles around 4:30 yesterday. I'm pretty much all moved in and will post pictures of the apartment and area (beach!!) soon. Big Red and I just got back from a long walk on the beach.
Speaking of Big Red... she turned 60 on July 12 and since then has...
- run her first 5K
- lost 30 lbs.
- drove across country
- hiked the Grand Canyon
... and now finally has been to the Los Angeles for some Pacific Ocean waters and juicy In 'n' Out burgers.
Now if I could just get a job to pay off my incredible debt to her...
Anyways, I've got lots of media to come your way soon. Tomorrow is going to be a computer day, after I drop Red off at the airport at 5AM!!!!
C's ya lata!
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