I've got to write more.
Seriously.
I have been through quite a bit since I last wrote in this blog. It always seems like I come back to this whenever something big happens or just after the fact.
The truth is that I don't know where I'm headed in life. A few months ago, I had a concrete plan. Now, I have no idea. But let's go back a few, shall we?
Back in August, I took a break from Los Angeles and went home to Boston. The main purpose of the trip was to visit family and friends, and participate in the 5th Annual Bar Golf. I spent a week there, but secretly I wish I spent a little more time there. Being among some of my closest friends was such an immense feeling, something that I had not experienced in a while.
It was while I was there that I realized how much I missed Boston. But to truly dig deep into this, I forced myself to pinpoint what part or parts of Boston I missed. And after thinking for a bit, I came to the conclusion that it was my friends that I probably missed the most.
I have a lot of friends here in LA; they are all great and I am thankful for them, but they cannot replace the close friends that I have back at home. I miss the crazy impromptu adventures we'd have. I miss getting locked inside an Egyptian tomb with them on a regular basis. I miss having a casual beer while talking about something ridiculous. Trying to keep in close contact with them is something that I strive to do on a weekly basis.
There were not enough hours in the day to see all the people I wanted to. Everyday was booked with going from one social event to another, catching up with friends as quickly and thoroughly as possible. Thankfully, it didn't take much to get back into the swing of things. It was like I never left, and yet at the same time, it was like an eternity passed. It's nice to be missed. It's much nicer to be loved.
From Boston I went to Chicago for the first time to attend a wedding for one of my best friends. Having never been to Chicago before, I was excited. Having not seen my best friend in over a year, I was super excited.
Chicago reminded me of NYC, but cleaner. It is a city that I could see myself living in for sure, if the game show industry was huge there.
The wedding itself was beautiful. The ceremony was great. I even held the ring and made a speech (being informally the best man). I was proud to do so. But the wedding also made me think.
First off, there is no other pairing that I could see but the two of them. Just try to name another, and I'll probably say you're wrong (and then proceed to punch you in the face). If you looked up "true love" in some sort of compendium of words, you would see those two right next to the definition.
Secondly, it made me wonder if I would ever find something like that. Off the top of my head, I can think of at least 4 couples that I know that are either married or are engaged. I can also come up with many more couples that have been together for quite a while. While this should be no dipstick for my own personal love life, I can't help but think about whether it is destined for someone like myself. It's been a while since I've been in a relationship (since the last one ended so *gracefully*).
Thirdly, it made me realize that I deserve to be happy. I'm a fairly good looking person, with a personality to match. I've got a nice job, and I am flanked by good friends. I would like to find someone to share that with.
With the trip over, I returned to LA, ready to get back into the swing. For the first 2 days, it was as if I had never left. Things were fine.
And then I fell into a super deep state of depression. For nearly 3 weeks, all I did was wake up. go to work, come home, go to sleep. Repeat. I didn't talk to any of my roommates, I barely talked to anyone else. I would stay up late, just being sad, possibly reading PostSecret or something equally depressing. I didn't eat very much. I rarely drank anything. Essentially, I was killing myself slowly. I had the notion that I had nothing else to live for.
I have been depressed a few times in my life, but this was the most serious bout I have had ever. Continuing on this path, eventually I would have gone all the way. A close friend of mine called me on a whim and we had a serious chat about the situation. She herself has been in the same shoes as myself, so she knew what I was feeling. It was nice to know that there was someone else who understood. These days I'm doing much better. I'm not 100%, but I'm much better then I was a few weeks ago.
Which brings me to this. I've decided that, if by the end of my CBS Page tenure (which ends in August of 2011), I have not gotten a good job, or I am not in the process of getting a good job in the entertainment industry, I will return to Boston. With no job, I can't really afford to stay in this town and live comfortably. Plus, it only makes sense to me that I cut my losses before they become worse. That said, I will only feel accomplished with this deal if I have had made considerable effort in searching for a job. If I do return to Boston, that does not mean I have given up on my dream of working on game shows. It just means that I will have put them on hold for a bit and reassess the situation. But I've got a year, and that is a lot of time to make some magic happen.
I've had/will have a few television appearances. I'm in an opening shot on the first elimination episode of Season 11's Dancing With The Stars. I'll be featured in 2 episodes of The Price Is Right in October, with one of them being the Halloween special on October 29.
I played football with Kurt Warner, Rick Fox, Kyle Massey, and Michael Bolton this past week while on the clock and on the lot. It was an event to remember.
I have even been hanging out with some new people in the past couple of days, attempting to expand my social network.
Making connections in the entertainment business has become more prolific in the past couple of days, and I need to take full advantage of it.
I'm also leaving Staples after 9 months. It's just the right thing to do at this point in my life. It'll be sad to leave some of the great people I've worked with over there.
T-Mobile royally screwed up this past month, and they have payed dearly. I hope their customer service becomes better in the weeks to come, lest there be hell to pay.
Lastly, I'm trying to make a more conscious effort to be more open socially and emotionally. It has been a quirk of mine to close up when opening up would be a better option. So I am trying to do more to fix that.
Alright, there is not much more for me to talk about tonight. Thanks for sticking around for as long as you have.
Peace Out.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Friday, July 23, 2010
One Of These Has Got To Work
It's been a little while since I've done anything game show wise personally. But yesterday I got to try out my revamped idea of the game "Dotz." For security reasons, I'm not going to post the rules up here just yet. But what I will say is that I'm very happy with the results. With a little more tooling, I think i just might have a winner on my hands.
Speaking of retooling, there was a game that I came up with called "Expertise," which was about people proving that they were an expert in a specific area of knowledge. Since that point, I have been trying to get it off the ground. I decided to change the name (to "Brainiac"), give it a new logo, add a round, and biggest of all, make it an online video chat game. My goal is to have this become a game in which people from around the world can compete in. A request for testers has gone out, so let's see what comes up.
The battle of the sexes game took a bit of a dip lately, but I've been trying to get that back up to speed with another meeting next week, except this time in person. More to come.
Peace Out
Speaking of retooling, there was a game that I came up with called "Expertise," which was about people proving that they were an expert in a specific area of knowledge. Since that point, I have been trying to get it off the ground. I decided to change the name (to "Brainiac"), give it a new logo, add a round, and biggest of all, make it an online video chat game. My goal is to have this become a game in which people from around the world can compete in. A request for testers has gone out, so let's see what comes up.
The battle of the sexes game took a bit of a dip lately, but I've been trying to get that back up to speed with another meeting next week, except this time in person. More to come.
Peace Out
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
"Solitary" Party Of One, Your Table Is Ready
Ok, I'll admit it. I am a lonely bastard right now.
Yep. Both words are accurate here. "Lonely" because I feel solitary when I would rather have some companionship. "Bastard" because it's because of this lonely state that I am kind of an off mood.
It doesn't make me any better looking to be like this. It doesn't make me any more desirable. It certainly doesn't make me any more happy.
The past few weeks I've been scouring the dating sites looking for anyone who may be remotely interesting to me. Most of the time, I come up with zero. Frankly, I know that this attitude is not helping, and yet, I continue to be this way.
About a month ago, I decided to take some time for myself to craft a better me. I bought new sheets. I bought a pull-up bar. I made an active decision to work out. Things like that. The main thing was that I wanted to be happier with myself more than anything else.
Sadly, I will always start off great, but then taper off bit by bit. I don't know why I do it, but it always happens.
It has been said that when you least expect it, it'll come. I believe it. To a point. You can't be idle and just expect things to fall into your lap either. There has to be a little work done to get there. I need to keep focused on that.
But it's hard. When the people you hang out with have something that you desire, it's not easy to just ignore it.
On a different track:
A whole lot of my friends have either gotten married or are getting married within the next 2 years. It's no fad. To be honest, there are only are few that I am truly happy/excited for. As for me, I have no plans for marriage. My career is what I've been trying to get of the ground first. I'm not ruling out marriage or anything, I'm just not there yet.
I'm working America's Got Talent tomorrow. Should be interesting. We'll see how that goes.
I had a dream that I was filing my nails. When I woke up...my nails were still long. This is a triumph: most of the time, I have vivid nightmares. It's been a reoccurring thing for over a year now. So when I have a dream that isn't scary, it's something for me to be extremely happy about.
Another meeting for the battle of the sexes game show that AJ and I are working on is scheduled for Wednesday morning. If this actually goes through, this will be one of the greatest thing to have happened since moving here.
I want red Chuck Taylors.
Sometimes, when i feel alone, I'll randomly write stuff on people's FB walls, in an event to make them smile.
Other times I'll watch Homestar Runner, just for a laugh.
Then other times, I'll close my eyes and try to fall unconscious for hours at a time.
Like right now.
Peace.
Yep. Both words are accurate here. "Lonely" because I feel solitary when I would rather have some companionship. "Bastard" because it's because of this lonely state that I am kind of an off mood.
It doesn't make me any better looking to be like this. It doesn't make me any more desirable. It certainly doesn't make me any more happy.
The past few weeks I've been scouring the dating sites looking for anyone who may be remotely interesting to me. Most of the time, I come up with zero. Frankly, I know that this attitude is not helping, and yet, I continue to be this way.
About a month ago, I decided to take some time for myself to craft a better me. I bought new sheets. I bought a pull-up bar. I made an active decision to work out. Things like that. The main thing was that I wanted to be happier with myself more than anything else.
Sadly, I will always start off great, but then taper off bit by bit. I don't know why I do it, but it always happens.
It has been said that when you least expect it, it'll come. I believe it. To a point. You can't be idle and just expect things to fall into your lap either. There has to be a little work done to get there. I need to keep focused on that.
But it's hard. When the people you hang out with have something that you desire, it's not easy to just ignore it.
On a different track:
A whole lot of my friends have either gotten married or are getting married within the next 2 years. It's no fad. To be honest, there are only are few that I am truly happy/excited for. As for me, I have no plans for marriage. My career is what I've been trying to get of the ground first. I'm not ruling out marriage or anything, I'm just not there yet.
I'm working America's Got Talent tomorrow. Should be interesting. We'll see how that goes.
I had a dream that I was filing my nails. When I woke up...my nails were still long. This is a triumph: most of the time, I have vivid nightmares. It's been a reoccurring thing for over a year now. So when I have a dream that isn't scary, it's something for me to be extremely happy about.
Another meeting for the battle of the sexes game show that AJ and I are working on is scheduled for Wednesday morning. If this actually goes through, this will be one of the greatest thing to have happened since moving here.
I want red Chuck Taylors.
Sometimes, when i feel alone, I'll randomly write stuff on people's FB walls, in an event to make them smile.
Other times I'll watch Homestar Runner, just for a laugh.
Then other times, I'll close my eyes and try to fall unconscious for hours at a time.
Like right now.
Peace.
Just Wanted To Say
I've had this blog for quite some time now. My track record in doing posts has been, at best, sporadic. Reading back on previous posts I've done has given me quite an insight on how I have changed as a person. Some of the posts were kind of hard to ready due to the memories that were attached to them, but nevertheless, I forced myself to read them so I could gather a nice picture of my journey so far.
This blog originally started out as a place to write about game show related items. It has morphed into much more. So I thank you to all who have even taken a glimpse of this internet journal of mine.
And now, some more musings from my brain.
This blog originally started out as a place to write about game show related items. It has morphed into much more. So I thank you to all who have even taken a glimpse of this internet journal of mine.
And now, some more musings from my brain.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Need To Get Out, Dawg
For the last few weeks, I've spent most of my weekends at home in my room either watching YouTube or playing video games or watching my TiVoed shows. It started out great, and then it started to become sad. The weekend should be my time to relax and have fun. The relax part I clearly got down pat. The fun part, however, is something that I'm lacking a bit.
In contrast, I used to go out every weekend to the bars back in Boston. And when I say every weekend, I mean every weekend. There were a few of my friends who thought I was a bit sad for doing so, however, I was having the time of my life when I went. Mainly it was because it was always an adventure and I always had a story to tell.
Since moving to LA, I haven't felt that feeling. Not once. Is this why I've been so down lately? Not sure. It very well could be. So to find out, I'm going to try a little experiment. Just a little one.
Tonight I'm going to hop on my bike at 8PM and pedal north towards Hollywood. I want to see what this city has to offer me. I want that sense of adventure. I want that fun story to tell people.
I plan on going as far as the Grove tonight, which is right by work, to begin. Then we'll see what happens from there.
Let's see how this goes.
Peace
In contrast, I used to go out every weekend to the bars back in Boston. And when I say every weekend, I mean every weekend. There were a few of my friends who thought I was a bit sad for doing so, however, I was having the time of my life when I went. Mainly it was because it was always an adventure and I always had a story to tell.
Since moving to LA, I haven't felt that feeling. Not once. Is this why I've been so down lately? Not sure. It very well could be. So to find out, I'm going to try a little experiment. Just a little one.
Tonight I'm going to hop on my bike at 8PM and pedal north towards Hollywood. I want to see what this city has to offer me. I want that sense of adventure. I want that fun story to tell people.
I plan on going as far as the Grove tonight, which is right by work, to begin. Then we'll see what happens from there.
Let's see how this goes.
Peace
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
I Keep Leaving You, And Yet, You Stay With Me
It's been a while.
If ever there was a time to document what I have been doing, this would probably not be it. But since I'm here, then why not?
Since the last time I've written here, there have been so many changes and developments. Let's see how many I can write about in 5 minutes. Clock, please?
CBS Pagin' is still going. I currently am working on So You Think You Can Dance. It's quite the show. I danced a while back for about 8 years doing Tap & Ballet. I watched the show a bit last season, so I know how the show works. This season has been pretty good. From the very first live episode I've had a favorite, Alex. If you don't know the show, then all you need to know is that there are people who think they can dance and they try to prove it. Some people would say that it's the dancing version of American Idol. I would say that it's more that that, enough to really separate itself from other dancing and talent shows. Anywho, I'm the Back-up page, which is basically 2nd-in-command to the Head page. It's going well. I'm enjoying it much. You get to meet interesting people. And if you're lucky, you get to witness some phenomenal performances, like the hip hop routine Alex & tWitch did last Wednesday. It was incredible to see live. I'll never forget it. I've always wanted to learn how to do hip hop, and now I really want to.
One of my friends was recently on the GSN game Catch 21, hosted by Alfonso Ribero (you probably know him best as "Carlton Banks" from The Fresh Price Of Bel-Air). Prior to that, she had asked me to help her study for the show. I was more than happy to do so. I have tons of trivia books, and I watch a crap load of game shows, so why not? Mainly, I was just happy to hang out with her. She is one of a kind. After hundreds of questions, many bottles of beer and champagne, and many many episodes of Catch 21, she went on a few weeks ago. How did she do? You'll have to watch to find out. I already know, but that's just because I'm cool like that.
Last week I went to a taping of this new TV Show called Pictureka, which is for the new Discovery Kids/Hasbro hybrid channel called "The Hub." I'm always interested in seeing new game shows, but this one was special in particular because my good friend, Cory Almeida, who is a warm-up man for some of the shows that tape on or lot, was the host. He's been doing warm-up stuff in LA for 7 years, so seeing him do this was awesome. The show itself is solid port of the board game, with some nice variations for the different rounds. But this paragraph is not about the gameplay as much as it is about seeing someone fulfill their dreams. There were 5 tapings, and I stayed for 4 of them (I took a break for the 4th to get something to eat). I talked to Cory afterwards, and it was clear to me that not only was he having a great time, but that he was immensely grateful for what had been given to him. He, and the crew, deserve a second season. We'll see how it goes when the show, and the channel, premiers on 10/10/10.
My board game collection has grown pretty fast in the last 2 weeks. Staring me in face are no less than 14 games. That's just a fraction of the games that I own in Boston. Addiction? I won't admit it...
I've been working out more often, using a regimen called P90X. If followed correctly, it should make you jacked in 90 days. I want to be more toned, and already I see a difference. I actually have arm muscles to flex, and I can lift more things with ease. YES!
At long last, I'm getting one of my game show ideas off the ground. AJ and I have been working on a battle of the sexes game that I developed over a year ago. We've met a few times already and I'm very excited. A test run will be happening on July 17th. Fingers crossed.
I'm going to visit Boston next month. I've been missing home more and more since I've planned on visiting. So this will be a great rejuvenation for me. The main reason I'm going back: drinking. Bar Golf is happening again, and I wouldn't miss it for the world. I've written about it in a previous post (you can find it; I'm not gonna hold your hand through everything). Im so psyched to see all my friends again. Plus I need to get a score of 18 again for the 2nd year in a row. Priorities, man.
I'll also be stopping by TOMB for what will be the final time. TOMB will be closing down indefinitely on Labor Day 2010. After over 5 years of locking up unsuspecting amateur archeologists in a Egyptian tomb in Fenway, it'll be sad to see it gone. I spent 4.5 years there, guiding patrons through. It was like hosting my own game show. And some of my closest friends I've met there (and they still work there). It's also sad cause many of them will be without a job. I try call TOMB at least once a week to check in since I moved here. I can't wait to don the khaki vest again.
After Boston, I'm headed on a plane straight to Chicago for my great friend Jeremy's wedding. I've known him since Junior year of high school. I've never been to Chi-Town before, and I'm very excited to go. We have been talking a lot more as the wedding draws near. You can be certain that you'll hear a lot about the wedding as it draws closer.
There is still a ton of stuff that has happened, but for now, I'm gonna take a breather and stop here. I've got to write more often, so I'm contributing to another blog that my friend Danielle runs. So you can find me at Welcome To The Wild West dropping some musings about LA there. It'll strictly be about LA on that site. Check it out, there's some great stuff there already.
This has been longer than 5 minutes. Oh, and by the way...
I've missed you.
Peace.
If ever there was a time to document what I have been doing, this would probably not be it. But since I'm here, then why not?
Since the last time I've written here, there have been so many changes and developments. Let's see how many I can write about in 5 minutes. Clock, please?
CBS Pagin' is still going. I currently am working on So You Think You Can Dance. It's quite the show. I danced a while back for about 8 years doing Tap & Ballet. I watched the show a bit last season, so I know how the show works. This season has been pretty good. From the very first live episode I've had a favorite, Alex. If you don't know the show, then all you need to know is that there are people who think they can dance and they try to prove it. Some people would say that it's the dancing version of American Idol. I would say that it's more that that, enough to really separate itself from other dancing and talent shows. Anywho, I'm the Back-up page, which is basically 2nd-in-command to the Head page. It's going well. I'm enjoying it much. You get to meet interesting people. And if you're lucky, you get to witness some phenomenal performances, like the hip hop routine Alex & tWitch did last Wednesday. It was incredible to see live. I'll never forget it. I've always wanted to learn how to do hip hop, and now I really want to.
One of my friends was recently on the GSN game Catch 21, hosted by Alfonso Ribero (you probably know him best as "Carlton Banks" from The Fresh Price Of Bel-Air). Prior to that, she had asked me to help her study for the show. I was more than happy to do so. I have tons of trivia books, and I watch a crap load of game shows, so why not? Mainly, I was just happy to hang out with her. She is one of a kind. After hundreds of questions, many bottles of beer and champagne, and many many episodes of Catch 21, she went on a few weeks ago. How did she do? You'll have to watch to find out. I already know, but that's just because I'm cool like that.
Last week I went to a taping of this new TV Show called Pictureka, which is for the new Discovery Kids/Hasbro hybrid channel called "The Hub." I'm always interested in seeing new game shows, but this one was special in particular because my good friend, Cory Almeida, who is a warm-up man for some of the shows that tape on or lot, was the host. He's been doing warm-up stuff in LA for 7 years, so seeing him do this was awesome. The show itself is solid port of the board game, with some nice variations for the different rounds. But this paragraph is not about the gameplay as much as it is about seeing someone fulfill their dreams. There were 5 tapings, and I stayed for 4 of them (I took a break for the 4th to get something to eat). I talked to Cory afterwards, and it was clear to me that not only was he having a great time, but that he was immensely grateful for what had been given to him. He, and the crew, deserve a second season. We'll see how it goes when the show, and the channel, premiers on 10/10/10.
My board game collection has grown pretty fast in the last 2 weeks. Staring me in face are no less than 14 games. That's just a fraction of the games that I own in Boston. Addiction? I won't admit it...
I've been working out more often, using a regimen called P90X. If followed correctly, it should make you jacked in 90 days. I want to be more toned, and already I see a difference. I actually have arm muscles to flex, and I can lift more things with ease. YES!
At long last, I'm getting one of my game show ideas off the ground. AJ and I have been working on a battle of the sexes game that I developed over a year ago. We've met a few times already and I'm very excited. A test run will be happening on July 17th. Fingers crossed.
I'm going to visit Boston next month. I've been missing home more and more since I've planned on visiting. So this will be a great rejuvenation for me. The main reason I'm going back: drinking. Bar Golf is happening again, and I wouldn't miss it for the world. I've written about it in a previous post (you can find it; I'm not gonna hold your hand through everything). Im so psyched to see all my friends again. Plus I need to get a score of 18 again for the 2nd year in a row. Priorities, man.
I'll also be stopping by TOMB for what will be the final time. TOMB will be closing down indefinitely on Labor Day 2010. After over 5 years of locking up unsuspecting amateur archeologists in a Egyptian tomb in Fenway, it'll be sad to see it gone. I spent 4.5 years there, guiding patrons through. It was like hosting my own game show. And some of my closest friends I've met there (and they still work there). It's also sad cause many of them will be without a job. I try call TOMB at least once a week to check in since I moved here. I can't wait to don the khaki vest again.
After Boston, I'm headed on a plane straight to Chicago for my great friend Jeremy's wedding. I've known him since Junior year of high school. I've never been to Chi-Town before, and I'm very excited to go. We have been talking a lot more as the wedding draws near. You can be certain that you'll hear a lot about the wedding as it draws closer.
There is still a ton of stuff that has happened, but for now, I'm gonna take a breather and stop here. I've got to write more often, so I'm contributing to another blog that my friend Danielle runs. So you can find me at Welcome To The Wild West dropping some musings about LA there. It'll strictly be about LA on that site. Check it out, there's some great stuff there already.
This has been longer than 5 minutes. Oh, and by the way...
I've missed you.
Peace.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Final Thoughts Before Sleep
I should be asleep, but here I am. Not asleep.
CBS is going very well. I am really enjoying all that it has to offer. So far, the only show I have worked on is "The Price Is Right", and it has been a dream come true. The energy that is emitted from the production from the very start is something that you much experience in person.
I'm moving out of my current place in about a week and a half. Moving back into the city, which will cut down on my commute to work, and will also allow me to see people more often. Also, I won't have to deal with the constant smoking that happens right now.
There was a small earthquake last night at about 4AM. It was about a 4.5. It only lasted for a few seconds, but it was quite an experience.
Still trying to enhance myself. Staying away from going after people. Working out better than I thought.
My birthday is next month.
I should really go to bed. So I'll talk to y'all later. Remember, you can follow my random thoughts daily by following me on twitter: @CityOfStad. Freakin' do it.
Peace Out.
CBS is going very well. I am really enjoying all that it has to offer. So far, the only show I have worked on is "The Price Is Right", and it has been a dream come true. The energy that is emitted from the production from the very start is something that you much experience in person.
I'm moving out of my current place in about a week and a half. Moving back into the city, which will cut down on my commute to work, and will also allow me to see people more often. Also, I won't have to deal with the constant smoking that happens right now.
There was a small earthquake last night at about 4AM. It was about a 4.5. It only lasted for a few seconds, but it was quite an experience.
Still trying to enhance myself. Staying away from going after people. Working out better than I thought.
My birthday is next month.
I should really go to bed. So I'll talk to y'all later. Remember, you can follow my random thoughts daily by following me on twitter: @CityOfStad. Freakin' do it.
Peace Out.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Nearly, You See...
Nearly 2 months ago, I was sleeping on the floor of someone's living room in an apartment. Now I sleep on a bed (albeit an air matress) in my own room in a house.
Nearly 2 months ago, I was working in retail at an office supply store. Now, I'm still working there, but I've got an even better job working as a page at CBS Television.
Nearly 2 months ago, I was a loner, who was depressed that I had no one special to share my life. Now, I still don't have anyone, but I'm a bit happier with myself and I don't need anyone to complete me.
I think you're beginning to see the point.
It seems like, slowly, my hard work is finally showing some results. Which is nice. I'm not fully happy with everything, but then again, most people aren't with their own situation. But I am mildly content, which is gonna have to do for now.
Within a month or so, I hope to have left Staples and focus all my energy on TV. Staples is a good job, and most of the people that I work with are great, but it's not the job for me at all. If I really wanted to, I could become an awesome salesperson. But I don't like it too much. I mainly do the job for human interaction (and the pay). I give it my all when I'm there, but it is clear that my heart is in another place, and they know that. Besides, they don't wanna lose me (even the manager told me. It's flattering, but still ain't gonna work).
I called my TOMB friends after a long hiatus for our weekly phone call. It seems like there have been a lot of changes (new touchscreen, new people, new regulations on raises). Talking to them solidified in my mind that I made the right career choice by moving. I love TOMB. It is currently the longest and most fun job I've ever held. But again, I couldn't see myself making a career out of it. The most I could give away were stretchy snakes. I want to give away money and trips and cars and other stuff like that. (I hear Shut The Box still gets some use, tho. I hope it's still there when I come visit).
Women: I've taken a break from all of them by removing myself from the market. So far, most of the women I've met do the same thing: complain that there are no good guys interested in them, but then reject the attractive good guys when they come along, only to resume complaining. When they grow up, then I'll come back. Till then, I'll use this time to make myself a better man for me, and then when the lucky woman comes along, I'll be happy enough with myself that I can give her all of me.
Did you know that with a little planning, you can get to almost anywhere in LA via public transit? I do.
The best thing to have happened to me in the last week was starting the Page job at CBS. It's going to be such a great job, and a fantastic opportunity to get my foot in there. The first show I get to work on will be The Price Is Right. How apt.
I shaved for the first time ever last Wednesday. Turns out, it's not very difficult, and I personally like the clean shaven look on me. My friends say that there is no difference, but I tell them to frak off. It's now been 8 days, and I have yet to have another go at it. In due time.
I turn 24 in less than 2 months. Soon, it'll be time for anothr makeover. I do one every year, and this time I want to do something drastic. I really want to become and feel like a different person. It's not that I'm not happy with myself, it's just that I've recently discovered that I get bored VERY easily. If I'm not working on something or doing somethig worth my time, then I get restless. (Thank god I don't do drugs, or else I would be a bigger mess than I already am.) So a new look will be good for me.
My stop is coming up, so I am off. Follow me on Twitter if you're not already doing so @CityOfStad.
Peace.
Nearly 2 months ago, I was working in retail at an office supply store. Now, I'm still working there, but I've got an even better job working as a page at CBS Television.
Nearly 2 months ago, I was a loner, who was depressed that I had no one special to share my life. Now, I still don't have anyone, but I'm a bit happier with myself and I don't need anyone to complete me.
I think you're beginning to see the point.
It seems like, slowly, my hard work is finally showing some results. Which is nice. I'm not fully happy with everything, but then again, most people aren't with their own situation. But I am mildly content, which is gonna have to do for now.
Within a month or so, I hope to have left Staples and focus all my energy on TV. Staples is a good job, and most of the people that I work with are great, but it's not the job for me at all. If I really wanted to, I could become an awesome salesperson. But I don't like it too much. I mainly do the job for human interaction (and the pay). I give it my all when I'm there, but it is clear that my heart is in another place, and they know that. Besides, they don't wanna lose me (even the manager told me. It's flattering, but still ain't gonna work).
I called my TOMB friends after a long hiatus for our weekly phone call. It seems like there have been a lot of changes (new touchscreen, new people, new regulations on raises). Talking to them solidified in my mind that I made the right career choice by moving. I love TOMB. It is currently the longest and most fun job I've ever held. But again, I couldn't see myself making a career out of it. The most I could give away were stretchy snakes. I want to give away money and trips and cars and other stuff like that. (I hear Shut The Box still gets some use, tho. I hope it's still there when I come visit).
Women: I've taken a break from all of them by removing myself from the market. So far, most of the women I've met do the same thing: complain that there are no good guys interested in them, but then reject the attractive good guys when they come along, only to resume complaining. When they grow up, then I'll come back. Till then, I'll use this time to make myself a better man for me, and then when the lucky woman comes along, I'll be happy enough with myself that I can give her all of me.
Did you know that with a little planning, you can get to almost anywhere in LA via public transit? I do.
The best thing to have happened to me in the last week was starting the Page job at CBS. It's going to be such a great job, and a fantastic opportunity to get my foot in there. The first show I get to work on will be The Price Is Right. How apt.
I shaved for the first time ever last Wednesday. Turns out, it's not very difficult, and I personally like the clean shaven look on me. My friends say that there is no difference, but I tell them to frak off. It's now been 8 days, and I have yet to have another go at it. In due time.
I turn 24 in less than 2 months. Soon, it'll be time for anothr makeover. I do one every year, and this time I want to do something drastic. I really want to become and feel like a different person. It's not that I'm not happy with myself, it's just that I've recently discovered that I get bored VERY easily. If I'm not working on something or doing somethig worth my time, then I get restless. (Thank god I don't do drugs, or else I would be a bigger mess than I already am.) So a new look will be good for me.
My stop is coming up, so I am off. Follow me on Twitter if you're not already doing so @CityOfStad.
Peace.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Haiti: A Time For Need And A Time For Hope
I'll be the first to admit that I do a fair share of whining on this blog. But I'd like to pause for just a moment and direct your attention to something much more important.
Yesterday, my parent's home country of Haiti was hit with a massive earthquake at the capital Port-Au-Prince. My parents are from a very nearby city called Pétionville which also got a lot of the damage.
By now, you're probably heard and seen a lot of the damage. And there is a good chance that you may even be sick of all the coverage. But just take a moment, if you haven't done so already, and just take a quick glance at all that is going on over there.
Hundreds of buildings are destroyed. Thousands are feared dead. It truly is a horrific tragedy.
My mother called me to tell me that she was able to get in contact with our immediate family over in Haiti, and miraculously, none of them were killed. But many of their friends and family are dead or still missing. My cousin's father is still MIA as of this writing.
I cannot imagine what is going through the minds of those who are in Haiti now. I've seen the pictures (via a mobile upload on Facebook), and I can tell you that they are not easy to look at. For my mom and dad, who are from that city, this is a painful time, especially because they are so far away. The only communication they have is phone, and the success rate as of now is shoddy at best.
For me personally, this has hit me much harder than I had expected it to. I have never had the privilege to go visit Haiti, but my connection to it is strong. I've received a lot of support from friends here, and I appreciate it all. But it's hard right now cause there are not may people I can turn to to relate how exactly I am feeling at this very moment.
I feel so lucky to have been able to meet my grandparents by having them come here to America. I would have never forgiven myself if this tragedy had occurred and I was never able to meet them. At the same time, now there are people in my family who I may never meet due to this. It's a hard thing for me to come to terms with.
There are many ways that people here and around the world can do to show their support during this time, and I'll have a short list of them at the end of this post. I'm not here to urge you to donate anything, because you are not required to. All I ask is that you take a moment and get up to speed about the events around the world that are happening. Not just with Haiti but with other events too (cause I have been a violator of that before, and recently, much prior to the earthquake, I've been striving to be better)
So:
If you want to make a donation via text, you can text "Haiti" to 90999 to make a $10 donation and text "Yele" to 501501 to make a $5 donation. The money comes out of your phone bill, and 100% goes to Red Cross for relief (Verified). If you'd rather do that online, go to RedCross.org (Verified).
If you have someone in Haiti that you are trying to locate, The State Department Operations Center has a hotline you can call. The number is 1-888-407-4747. Be advised that the volume of calls is tremendous, so you may be directed to a recording (Verified).
Two twitter users have created a website called www.koneksyon.com, where you can make a post about someone you are looking for, or if you have info on a person/people someone is looking for. There are hundreds of request on there, but if you have some time, feel free to take a look (Verified).
One more thing: Tell The Ones Whom You Love You Love Them Before They're Gone.
Yesterday, my parent's home country of Haiti was hit with a massive earthquake at the capital Port-Au-Prince. My parents are from a very nearby city called Pétionville which also got a lot of the damage.
By now, you're probably heard and seen a lot of the damage. And there is a good chance that you may even be sick of all the coverage. But just take a moment, if you haven't done so already, and just take a quick glance at all that is going on over there.
Hundreds of buildings are destroyed. Thousands are feared dead. It truly is a horrific tragedy.
My mother called me to tell me that she was able to get in contact with our immediate family over in Haiti, and miraculously, none of them were killed. But many of their friends and family are dead or still missing. My cousin's father is still MIA as of this writing.
I cannot imagine what is going through the minds of those who are in Haiti now. I've seen the pictures (via a mobile upload on Facebook), and I can tell you that they are not easy to look at. For my mom and dad, who are from that city, this is a painful time, especially because they are so far away. The only communication they have is phone, and the success rate as of now is shoddy at best.
For me personally, this has hit me much harder than I had expected it to. I have never had the privilege to go visit Haiti, but my connection to it is strong. I've received a lot of support from friends here, and I appreciate it all. But it's hard right now cause there are not may people I can turn to to relate how exactly I am feeling at this very moment.
I feel so lucky to have been able to meet my grandparents by having them come here to America. I would have never forgiven myself if this tragedy had occurred and I was never able to meet them. At the same time, now there are people in my family who I may never meet due to this. It's a hard thing for me to come to terms with.
There are many ways that people here and around the world can do to show their support during this time, and I'll have a short list of them at the end of this post. I'm not here to urge you to donate anything, because you are not required to. All I ask is that you take a moment and get up to speed about the events around the world that are happening. Not just with Haiti but with other events too (cause I have been a violator of that before, and recently, much prior to the earthquake, I've been striving to be better)
So:
If you want to make a donation via text, you can text "Haiti" to 90999 to make a $10 donation and text "Yele" to 501501 to make a $5 donation. The money comes out of your phone bill, and 100% goes to Red Cross for relief (Verified). If you'd rather do that online, go to RedCross.org (Verified).
If you have someone in Haiti that you are trying to locate, The State Department Operations Center has a hotline you can call. The number is 1-888-407-4747. Be advised that the volume of calls is tremendous, so you may be directed to a recording (Verified).
Two twitter users have created a website called www.koneksyon.com, where you can make a post about someone you are looking for, or if you have info on a person/people someone is looking for. There are hundreds of request on there, but if you have some time, feel free to take a look (Verified).
One more thing: Tell The Ones Whom You Love You Love Them Before They're Gone.
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