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
Friday, July 23, 2010
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.
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