I'm not entirely sure what to write about today. I got up early, showered (that's actually worth mentioning cause I'm often too lazy to shower in the morning), and worked for 7 hours. After work I picked up Meg, went grocery shopping, got Felix from the vet, and did a little bit of work for Ascendio. Then I went to D&D. Came home from that and here I am writing my 750 words.
One thing that is a little interesting is Felix. As you (I say you even though I know there's likely not a true you out there) know Felix got declawed. This means that his paws are really tender. He limps around a little, won't stand for long, and licks his pays constantly. He has some kitty pain killers to help with the pain and should be back to normal in a couple of weeks. The most interesting part of all this is that kitty litter can be very bad for him if it find a way into his stitches. What this means is that they wanted me to replace his litter with shredded newspaper, for the next 48 hours. This seems easy enough, and making the switch wasn't hard. The difficulty stems from the fact that the ever lovely Felix decided to nest in the litter box full of newspaper rather than use it for litter. I'm not sure where he plans to do his business, but I'm sure I'll find out tomorrow when I get home from work. At least it's only 48 hours.
I'm hoping that declawed Felix will be a little less destructive around the house, and that the carpet, at least, will be better off. It will be interesting to see how he adjusts once he's had a little time to heal up. I feel sad that he's in pain, but I know that it needed to be done. If he could have learned to use the scratching post we wouldn't have to worry about this, but some cats just can't be trained.
Still 400 words to go and I've basically exhausted the only exciting thing to happen in my life today. I'm sore, I'm tired, I have to work 10 hours tomorrow, and I'm totally ready for bed. Of course I can't sleep until I finish this, so I better come up with something to talk about.
I suppose I can talk briefly about reading. I used to inhale books, but I've sorta drifted away from that recently. I don't know if it's that I don't have time, or that I spend my time doing other silly things *coughhulucough* and reading gets forgotten. It's something I would like to work to change though because I do think that reading is important, and I miss immersing myself in the world of a book. I've been telling myself that if I stay caught up with Hulu, YouTube, emails, writing, work, then I'll have time to read, but it just seems like there aren't enough hours in the day for that.
Which reminds me of something else interesting. I recently watched a short documentary about different sleep cycles. Apparently the best sleep cycle is one where you take twenty to thirty minute naps every six hours. That means you only sleep for like two hours a day, but by training yourself to sleep in short bursts like that you actually enter REM sleep faster and get more out of the rests. That would free up 22 hours for me to do whatever I wanted or needed. Of course the issue with that is I can't really take a 30 minute nap at a specific time when I'm at work, and so every six hours isn't really plausible. Now if I get a job where I can go to lunch when I choose (and could spend it sleeping) this might be something I'd look into. I wouldn't mind those extra six or seven hours of time, and I certainly wouldn't object to being more awake and productive on less sleep. Plus, as an added bonus, this cycle is supposed to give you incredibly vivid dreams, and I happen to be a huge fan of dreams. I have quite strange and vivid dreams as it is, but having them so quickly would be pretty awesome.
Only 30 words left now, so I suppose I need some sort of finishing thought. Not that one single moral can really tie a crazy post like this together. I guess I'll settle for see you tomorrow. =)
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Monday, April 9, 2012
April 9th
Today I want to talk about Pinterest. If you have no idea what I'm babbling on about, allow me to educate you. Pinterest is a site where you can pin pictures and videos from around the internet to different boards. Basically it allows you to categorize photos and videos all to one space so you can look through them easily. I, for example, have boards for my dream house, hair styles, crafts, jewelry, clothes, things that make me giggle, HP stuff, and pretty art. It's really nice to have one place to visit to see all of those things. I even started a board where I pin things that inspire me for plays or stories. Then you can follow other people and see what they've pinned. You can repin things to your own board, comment on them, or like them. The best part is that Pinterest retains the original site for the photo/video so that if you need to source it or look up more things all you have to do is click.
This is a website I've been a part of for a few months, but when I first got it I wasn't sure how to start, it just seemed a little overwhelming. However, some of my friends were members of the site and suggested I start with a single board and then work from there. The best thing about this is I don't need to be a member of a lot of other sites (like Deviantart) in order to save favorites, I just pin them. The only bummer about Pinterest is that it only works for video and images and doesn't allow me to pin posts or test that I find particularly interesting. Guess I'll have to stick to old fashioned bookmarks for that kind of stuff.
The board that really got me started was one of pretty art. Alissa got me interested in a site where they do character of the week art contests, and I started pinning the ones I liked best. It's become a slight obsession, but not a terrible one. Having all of those characters gathered is actually wonderful for me. It means that I can find them quickly if I need character inspiration for a story or something else. Everything is right at my fingertips. AND I can still visit the original site if I want to find the artist to ask them about their work and if I can use it for something.
Aside from pinning WAY TOO many things, I spent today working on some other projects. I've come up with this idea to film Wizard Rock music videos, and today I talked to Meg about it and I think we're really going to come up with a plan of action. I'm very excited to see how this goes, cause I think it can be a ton of fun. Plus I think the Wrockers will appreciate it, and I might even be able to get some press on Leaky or Mugglenet and actually get a few YouTube followers. I mean I own CDs for like 100 bands. If I can do 100 music videos than I'm well on my way to stardom. And might actually make some money off of my YouTube obsession. =)
Even if the videos don't gain me any followers, it's something I've wanted to do for awhile and I feel like I really can put effort into them and make something beautiful. Perhaps I won't make them as frequently as some people (twice a month maybe), and I need to hunt down a good group of people to film with, but it's a possibility. Plus even if they don't work the way I want them to, laying them all out will be a ton of fun regardless. And it will encourage me to explore some areas of Orlando that I haven't been to before (to find filming locations).
The other thing Meg and I did tonight was see Mirror Mirror. I know that people are worried that fairy tales (and especially Snow White) are being overplayed, but I disagree when it come to Mirror Mirror. If you like comedies, fairy tales, or Julia Roberts I HIGHLY recommend seeing this movie. It was absolutely hysterical! I haven't laughed that much at a movie in quite awhile and I enjoyed pretty much every moment of it. I won't post much here because I don't want to spoil it, but I will say that it is fun for all ages. So if you can spare the time and want a laugh, go out and get a ticket to Mirror Mirror.
This is a website I've been a part of for a few months, but when I first got it I wasn't sure how to start, it just seemed a little overwhelming. However, some of my friends were members of the site and suggested I start with a single board and then work from there. The best thing about this is I don't need to be a member of a lot of other sites (like Deviantart) in order to save favorites, I just pin them. The only bummer about Pinterest is that it only works for video and images and doesn't allow me to pin posts or test that I find particularly interesting. Guess I'll have to stick to old fashioned bookmarks for that kind of stuff.
The board that really got me started was one of pretty art. Alissa got me interested in a site where they do character of the week art contests, and I started pinning the ones I liked best. It's become a slight obsession, but not a terrible one. Having all of those characters gathered is actually wonderful for me. It means that I can find them quickly if I need character inspiration for a story or something else. Everything is right at my fingertips. AND I can still visit the original site if I want to find the artist to ask them about their work and if I can use it for something.
Aside from pinning WAY TOO many things, I spent today working on some other projects. I've come up with this idea to film Wizard Rock music videos, and today I talked to Meg about it and I think we're really going to come up with a plan of action. I'm very excited to see how this goes, cause I think it can be a ton of fun. Plus I think the Wrockers will appreciate it, and I might even be able to get some press on Leaky or Mugglenet and actually get a few YouTube followers. I mean I own CDs for like 100 bands. If I can do 100 music videos than I'm well on my way to stardom. And might actually make some money off of my YouTube obsession. =)
Even if the videos don't gain me any followers, it's something I've wanted to do for awhile and I feel like I really can put effort into them and make something beautiful. Perhaps I won't make them as frequently as some people (twice a month maybe), and I need to hunt down a good group of people to film with, but it's a possibility. Plus even if they don't work the way I want them to, laying them all out will be a ton of fun regardless. And it will encourage me to explore some areas of Orlando that I haven't been to before (to find filming locations).
The other thing Meg and I did tonight was see Mirror Mirror. I know that people are worried that fairy tales (and especially Snow White) are being overplayed, but I disagree when it come to Mirror Mirror. If you like comedies, fairy tales, or Julia Roberts I HIGHLY recommend seeing this movie. It was absolutely hysterical! I haven't laughed that much at a movie in quite awhile and I enjoyed pretty much every moment of it. I won't post much here because I don't want to spoil it, but I will say that it is fun for all ages. So if you can spare the time and want a laugh, go out and get a ticket to Mirror Mirror.
Sunday, April 8, 2012
April 8th
Today I want to talk about something that sneaks into my posts quite often, television shows. As I’m sure it’s become obvious to you in the last week, I rather like watching TV. I’ve found that because of my love for TV and movies, I have almost a sixth sense when it comes to them. I can often foresee endings, figure out twists, and predict romances, long before they happen. It’s always been a bit of a game when I watch stuff with my father to make a guess out loud so he can award points of make fun of me depending on the outcome of the show. More often then not I walk away with bragging rights. My ability to predict where things were headed is what first made me think I would enjoy writing for movies and TV.
This ability also means that I’m incredibly excited when movies or shows come around that surprise me. It’s why year after year, even though I know from experience the shows will drive me crazy, I’m drawn to anything by JJ Abrams. His shows are always twisted and involved, but often far from formulaic, making them less predictable. I enjoy the suspense, and it becomes even more fun when I can figure out where something is going (even if it’s something very small). I also enjoy some of the current teen dramas, which are unpredictable in a different way. They don’t have the same thought behind them, or the intense stories, but they keep you guessing. The main difference is that often there are no clues, the shows aren’t planned to leave a trail of breadcrumbs you could piece together if you thought about it enough, they just keep everything hidden till they’re ready to reveal it.
Then there are the shows like Scandal, the one I started watching today. It’s not a procedural crime drama, but it is a “different case every week” sort of show. Those are the ones I find it the most fun to predict. They always have the clues lying out there, and if you’re paying enough attention you should be able to figure it out. The characters never know much more than you, and often, if you pay attention, you actually know more than them. One of the episodes I watched today involved a young man who was suspected of killing his girlfriend. By the language and they way that the story was being told, I was sure by 20 minutes in that the guy was gay. I called my dad to tell him my prediction, so that I could get my points, and sure enough I was right. The wonderful thing about shows like this is that the clues that lead the characters to their conclusions can lead you there just as easily. It’s like being Sherlock Holmes.
Of course there’s a little bit of luck and imagination involved as well. You have to have a gut instinct for these kinds of things and it doesn’t hurt that I’m a writer who likes to think up twists. You get a feel of the things to look out for, the way a movie is shot, the music they play, the scenes that it seems strange that they’d show, the scenes that are left out, and the language that the characters use. They can all point to a potential twist. Then it’s all about going with your gut and deciding whether or not any of these twists will come to pass. Then make sure someone knows what you’ve predicted. It’s a lot more fun when there’s a witness to attest that you indeed have the bragging rights for predicting the end of The Tourist, or whatever else you happen to be watching at the time.
In the world of TV I don’t really predict, I’ve been obsessed with the show Community (watch it if you don’t already). One of the characters on the show also watches a lot of TV, although more of the comedy and drama genres than I do. The funny thing is that there was one episode where this character was making short films about the people in his study group (basically making Community, the show is very meta). The best part was that he was making these episodes before the actual episodes happened, basically predicting what would occur in the show. The idea was that he’d watched enough TV that he knew the formulas and what would potentially happen in those situations. I found myself really relating to that (although sadly my real life isn’t actually a TV show…I don’t think), and it’s what really got me hooked into the show.
The basic moral of this post is, if you pay enough attention to anything, you can become well versed enough to predict things. I assume the same goes for books, sports events, and the stock market. I’m not saying that I’m always right, but I have a much better chance than the average Joe.
This ability also means that I’m incredibly excited when movies or shows come around that surprise me. It’s why year after year, even though I know from experience the shows will drive me crazy, I’m drawn to anything by JJ Abrams. His shows are always twisted and involved, but often far from formulaic, making them less predictable. I enjoy the suspense, and it becomes even more fun when I can figure out where something is going (even if it’s something very small). I also enjoy some of the current teen dramas, which are unpredictable in a different way. They don’t have the same thought behind them, or the intense stories, but they keep you guessing. The main difference is that often there are no clues, the shows aren’t planned to leave a trail of breadcrumbs you could piece together if you thought about it enough, they just keep everything hidden till they’re ready to reveal it.
Then there are the shows like Scandal, the one I started watching today. It’s not a procedural crime drama, but it is a “different case every week” sort of show. Those are the ones I find it the most fun to predict. They always have the clues lying out there, and if you’re paying enough attention you should be able to figure it out. The characters never know much more than you, and often, if you pay attention, you actually know more than them. One of the episodes I watched today involved a young man who was suspected of killing his girlfriend. By the language and they way that the story was being told, I was sure by 20 minutes in that the guy was gay. I called my dad to tell him my prediction, so that I could get my points, and sure enough I was right. The wonderful thing about shows like this is that the clues that lead the characters to their conclusions can lead you there just as easily. It’s like being Sherlock Holmes.
Of course there’s a little bit of luck and imagination involved as well. You have to have a gut instinct for these kinds of things and it doesn’t hurt that I’m a writer who likes to think up twists. You get a feel of the things to look out for, the way a movie is shot, the music they play, the scenes that it seems strange that they’d show, the scenes that are left out, and the language that the characters use. They can all point to a potential twist. Then it’s all about going with your gut and deciding whether or not any of these twists will come to pass. Then make sure someone knows what you’ve predicted. It’s a lot more fun when there’s a witness to attest that you indeed have the bragging rights for predicting the end of The Tourist, or whatever else you happen to be watching at the time.
In the world of TV I don’t really predict, I’ve been obsessed with the show Community (watch it if you don’t already). One of the characters on the show also watches a lot of TV, although more of the comedy and drama genres than I do. The funny thing is that there was one episode where this character was making short films about the people in his study group (basically making Community, the show is very meta). The best part was that he was making these episodes before the actual episodes happened, basically predicting what would occur in the show. The idea was that he’d watched enough TV that he knew the formulas and what would potentially happen in those situations. I found myself really relating to that (although sadly my real life isn’t actually a TV show…I don’t think), and it’s what really got me hooked into the show.
The basic moral of this post is, if you pay enough attention to anything, you can become well versed enough to predict things. I assume the same goes for books, sports events, and the stock market. I’m not saying that I’m always right, but I have a much better chance than the average Joe.
Saturday, April 7, 2012
April 7th
750 words, I will beat you down! Today I was incredibly busy. I worked all morning then I picked up Meg after her rehearsal and we went to Universal. We rode all the water rides (what can I say I have a soft spot for my little sis), and got completely soaked. We ate Panda Express, which was delicious. Then we realized that Meg's legs were getting stained green and debated whether it was caused by her green pants. It turned out to be an old stain on her purse that had begun spreading once it got wet. That started us into a fit of giggles outside Universal that was so severe people stopped to watch. One of those people was a six year old girl with a stuffed unicorn. She stared at us with big wide eyes and looked so shocked that it sent us into fits of giggles all over again. By the time we finally moved into the park my abs were sore from all the laughing.
At USF (Universal Studios Florida for those in the know) we rode Men In Black three times, and each time improved our scores, though neither of us beat our current best. It was fun, especially cause we rode single rider and ended up in cars with people who had no idea what was going on and at times shot random walls and each other. All in all it was a blast though. Then we rode Mummy, where we decided to speak all the lines, laugh hysterically, and pretend we'd never ridden. Not all at once mind you, we rode four times in a row. Then we made them show us all our pictures in the store so we could laugh loudly, but of course we didn't purchase any of them.
Then it was time for the parade, where I learned that Meg can't catch a Mardi Gras bead to save her life, but it was alright because I was pretty darn good at it and got her a fair collection. Then I traded out some of her doubles to try and get her as many colors as possible. We watched the concert, danced like fools, got tricked into going to a merch booth that didn't actually exist, and got completely turned around leaving the park. However, we still managed to make it to Coldstone before they closed and finished off our night with some delicious ice cream.
We came home, changed into dry clothes, and lounged about watching YouTube for awhile. We've been especially enjoying watching the talented and funny Caleb Meek Bradley known as TheAwkwardLyricist on YouTube. We giggled even more until finally Meg decided it was time to sleep and I figured I'd better starting writing my 750 words before time ran out. And now here I mean.
That was actually a pretty thorough description of my day and it still only amounted to a little over 450 words. Part of the problem is my desire to be suscint. I have never been very verbose when it comes to writing. I prefer to find the perfect words and wrap everything up with a fancy bow. I like it to flow nicely, make perfect sense, and not take to long (so that people don't stop reading). Of course when I have to come up with 750 words each day it might actually be to my benefit to fill up with space will all those space fillers that I normally avoid. Like adverbs, and extra adjectives, and unneeded conjunctions, and any other filler language I can possibly think of. That and a little stream of consciousness can go long way.
With my last 140 words I want to mention something I hate. Bug bites. I've managed to mostly avoid them in the 7 months I've lived in Florida, until this week. Currently I have one on my cheek, one on my left hand, and a smattering on my knees, elbows, and ankles. I've killed more than a few mosquitoes that I found buzzing around my bedroom, but still they keep coming. I was really hoping that the bug bite situation would get better once I got to Florida, but that doesn't seem to be the case. Still it's not as bad as it could be, and I am grateful daily for anti itch cream and other modern wonders that keep me from scratching my skin off. Now if only I could allow Felix to go out on to the screened in porch and still keep mosquitoes out.
At USF (Universal Studios Florida for those in the know) we rode Men In Black three times, and each time improved our scores, though neither of us beat our current best. It was fun, especially cause we rode single rider and ended up in cars with people who had no idea what was going on and at times shot random walls and each other. All in all it was a blast though. Then we rode Mummy, where we decided to speak all the lines, laugh hysterically, and pretend we'd never ridden. Not all at once mind you, we rode four times in a row. Then we made them show us all our pictures in the store so we could laugh loudly, but of course we didn't purchase any of them.
Then it was time for the parade, where I learned that Meg can't catch a Mardi Gras bead to save her life, but it was alright because I was pretty darn good at it and got her a fair collection. Then I traded out some of her doubles to try and get her as many colors as possible. We watched the concert, danced like fools, got tricked into going to a merch booth that didn't actually exist, and got completely turned around leaving the park. However, we still managed to make it to Coldstone before they closed and finished off our night with some delicious ice cream.
We came home, changed into dry clothes, and lounged about watching YouTube for awhile. We've been especially enjoying watching the talented and funny Caleb Meek Bradley known as TheAwkwardLyricist on YouTube. We giggled even more until finally Meg decided it was time to sleep and I figured I'd better starting writing my 750 words before time ran out. And now here I mean.
That was actually a pretty thorough description of my day and it still only amounted to a little over 450 words. Part of the problem is my desire to be suscint. I have never been very verbose when it comes to writing. I prefer to find the perfect words and wrap everything up with a fancy bow. I like it to flow nicely, make perfect sense, and not take to long (so that people don't stop reading). Of course when I have to come up with 750 words each day it might actually be to my benefit to fill up with space will all those space fillers that I normally avoid. Like adverbs, and extra adjectives, and unneeded conjunctions, and any other filler language I can possibly think of. That and a little stream of consciousness can go long way.
With my last 140 words I want to mention something I hate. Bug bites. I've managed to mostly avoid them in the 7 months I've lived in Florida, until this week. Currently I have one on my cheek, one on my left hand, and a smattering on my knees, elbows, and ankles. I've killed more than a few mosquitoes that I found buzzing around my bedroom, but still they keep coming. I was really hoping that the bug bite situation would get better once I got to Florida, but that doesn't seem to be the case. Still it's not as bad as it could be, and I am grateful daily for anti itch cream and other modern wonders that keep me from scratching my skin off. Now if only I could allow Felix to go out on to the screened in porch and still keep mosquitoes out.
Friday, April 6, 2012
April 6th
This won't be the fastest 750 words I've ever written cause I'm watching Hulu as well and I KNOW I'm going to get distracted, but what does that matter anyway. The nice thing about no one reading this is there's no one to judge me. Of course there is a computer program that records my every move and keeps completely sterile records. It doesn't judge but it's also completely unsympathetic. I guess that means it'll help me write better, or at least quicker. It's absolutely unforgiving when I fail, and it doesn't matter how many excuses I can give, the program doesn't care.
This show I'm watching is SO good! I can't believe how much I'm enjoying it. It's called Awake by the way. Stars Jason Issacs as a man who was in a terrible car crash. Since the crash he basically lives his life in two realities. One where his wife died and one where his son died. He can't tell which is real (and we as the viewer are suspicious that it's all a fabrication and both or none might be real). I wouldn't be surprised if we find him in a coma at the end of this series (although that will be a bit of a cop out). I also wonder if perhaps the endgame is that he's part of an experiment that actually places the consciousness into different realities. They're testing to see if a psyche can handle that kind of pressure. Of course he will succeed, but not without a couple of breakdowns on the way. That's what's happening in this episode. He's seeing a penguin and he's been forgetting things and mixing up the two realities. The show is intense and fascinating. In fact I paused it cause I wanted to be able to focus on writing about it without being distracted by the show or vice versa.
Yes, it is a little sad how much of my 750 words every day has been about the TV shows I watch on Hulu, but what can I say? I like to relax by watching TV and it's not like I'm not going to work and doing all the other things I need to do. It's like an added bonus. I suppose I could be going out and having a night life, but that would likely cost money. Hulu is (basically) free and it's comfy and I like it. I figure doing what you like is never a bad thing as long as it doesn't hurt anyone else.
Tomorrow I have plans to go out with Meg to Universal and see a concert and then she's going to spend the night here. Then on Sunday I'm going to meet her lovely British father. I think we'll have a blast! Then I might even go to Disney on Sunday before I have gaming, or maybe I'll go to Disney on Monday after I drop off Felix to get declawed. The possibilities are endless and I love it! It is a bit of a bummer that I'm going to have LOTS (like 9) straight days of work coming up, but the paychecks will be nice and I need the money. I'm trying to replenish my savings account (and I want to save up for something totally silly, an Xbox with Kinect). I think that although the Xbox might be seen as a total waste of money, it's nice to have goals like that. I'll be inspired to save with that as a reward. Plus it's a pretty physical gaming system, so I might even exercise more once I get one.
Still 150 words to go! I'm not sure what else I have to talk about. The universe has been smiling on my lately (it often does actually). Things are going really smoothly at work and I've been getting a lot of recognition. I go to work because I love the people I work with and enjoy my job, but that doesn't mean I don't like a little recognition every once in awhile. Lately it seems like the recognition is raining down on me, and I'm certainly not going to complain about that. Not that I complain about much. I don't much care for complaining. It's a lot of energy spent on little to no results. Complaining gets you no where, but a compliment and a smile, on the other hand, can work wonders. Remember that next time you're upset about something or at someone. Everyone likes a smile.
This show I'm watching is SO good! I can't believe how much I'm enjoying it. It's called Awake by the way. Stars Jason Issacs as a man who was in a terrible car crash. Since the crash he basically lives his life in two realities. One where his wife died and one where his son died. He can't tell which is real (and we as the viewer are suspicious that it's all a fabrication and both or none might be real). I wouldn't be surprised if we find him in a coma at the end of this series (although that will be a bit of a cop out). I also wonder if perhaps the endgame is that he's part of an experiment that actually places the consciousness into different realities. They're testing to see if a psyche can handle that kind of pressure. Of course he will succeed, but not without a couple of breakdowns on the way. That's what's happening in this episode. He's seeing a penguin and he's been forgetting things and mixing up the two realities. The show is intense and fascinating. In fact I paused it cause I wanted to be able to focus on writing about it without being distracted by the show or vice versa.
Yes, it is a little sad how much of my 750 words every day has been about the TV shows I watch on Hulu, but what can I say? I like to relax by watching TV and it's not like I'm not going to work and doing all the other things I need to do. It's like an added bonus. I suppose I could be going out and having a night life, but that would likely cost money. Hulu is (basically) free and it's comfy and I like it. I figure doing what you like is never a bad thing as long as it doesn't hurt anyone else.
Tomorrow I have plans to go out with Meg to Universal and see a concert and then she's going to spend the night here. Then on Sunday I'm going to meet her lovely British father. I think we'll have a blast! Then I might even go to Disney on Sunday before I have gaming, or maybe I'll go to Disney on Monday after I drop off Felix to get declawed. The possibilities are endless and I love it! It is a bit of a bummer that I'm going to have LOTS (like 9) straight days of work coming up, but the paychecks will be nice and I need the money. I'm trying to replenish my savings account (and I want to save up for something totally silly, an Xbox with Kinect). I think that although the Xbox might be seen as a total waste of money, it's nice to have goals like that. I'll be inspired to save with that as a reward. Plus it's a pretty physical gaming system, so I might even exercise more once I get one.
Still 150 words to go! I'm not sure what else I have to talk about. The universe has been smiling on my lately (it often does actually). Things are going really smoothly at work and I've been getting a lot of recognition. I go to work because I love the people I work with and enjoy my job, but that doesn't mean I don't like a little recognition every once in awhile. Lately it seems like the recognition is raining down on me, and I'm certainly not going to complain about that. Not that I complain about much. I don't much care for complaining. It's a lot of energy spent on little to no results. Complaining gets you no where, but a compliment and a smile, on the other hand, can work wonders. Remember that next time you're upset about something or at someone. Everyone likes a smile.
Thursday, April 5, 2012
April 5th
Five days and I'm still; going strong on my 750 words, failing miserably at my musical script, watching absurd amounts of Hulu, working lots of hours, and sleeping much less than I should. For me that's a sign that life is good.
Today was an interesting day because I "rescued" at work. That means that I spent my shift at a different attraction than the one I normally work at. Today I worked at Simpsons. I was out front at greeter all afternoon and evening. It wasn't the most exciting work, but it was a relief to just relax and greet people without having to worry about bags (which aren't allowed on Mummy but are allowed on Simpsons). The people there were very nice as well and it was fun to chat with them about what their ride and work was like. There are a lot of differences, but overall attractions is very similar. I'm glad that I rescued, but I'll be happy to return to my regularly scheduled position at Mummy.
However, I don't plan to stay at Mummy forever. Right now I'm in the process of interviewing for guest services, which deals more with guest happiness than guest safety, and that should be better for me. I'd rather be in charge of the entire park's happiness than a single person's safety. I plan to make a career at Universal, so after I get transferred to guest services (which will happen even if I have to keep applying for awhile), I plan to go to a career counseling meeting and discuss what options there are for my future. I would love to have a job at Universal that would allow me to live in a nice house and support a family. Someday that will happen. I firmly believe that dreams can come true if you're willing to wait and work for them.
I made a list of goals for April. I figure listing them here might be a good idea, so they're out there and I'm accountable. To who, I'm not sure. It's unlikely anyone reads this drabble, but if you are reading it, then I guess I'm accountable to you. =)
Anyway goals for April
1) Write 750 words every day (so far so good)
2) Write a 100 page musical script (good thing there are still 25 days left for that)
3) Figure out Guest Services job (interviews should start in two weeks)
4) Restart YouTube watching and keep caught up (haven't started yet)
5) Post one video on each of my two YouTube Channels (I have some ideas)
6) Find condo/house to move into in July (slowly but surely I'll get there)
7) Write Wrockbox show (this is gonna happen the second half of the month)
8) Storyboard & Organize "Lily" Video (I haven't started)
9) Read two books (I'm working on The Help right now)
10) Put $100 in savings (just need to watch my spending, and get more hours)
As you can see I have a fairly extensive goals list. I plan to make at least a few goals for every single month, and I've given myself rewards (like ice cream, books, movies) for completing goals. Hopefully that will be enough motivation that I can at least get some of them completed. I have faith that I will. I realize not all of them would fall under the ruling of "traditional" goals, but they all work for me and they will make me happier in the end.
I think having goals is very important, and for me having something that I need to achieve in a shorter time (monthly goals versus yearly goals) really helps me stay motivated. Weekly goals work out much better (like a goal to make a video every week), and daily goals (like 750 words) go much smoother too. The thing is that they also need to be goals I have an interest in accomplishing. Goals like eat better, workout more, lose weight, never work for me. The simple truth is that while I may get frustrated at times with the way I look, I plain and simple don't care enough to want to work towards those goals. Goals need to be attainable and desirable or you'll never achieve them.
Only 40 words to go, so I suppose I should wrap this up. I'm glad that I'm doing this and posting it even if no one ever reads it. It'll be nice to look back on someday, just to see what my life was like. =)
Today was an interesting day because I "rescued" at work. That means that I spent my shift at a different attraction than the one I normally work at. Today I worked at Simpsons. I was out front at greeter all afternoon and evening. It wasn't the most exciting work, but it was a relief to just relax and greet people without having to worry about bags (which aren't allowed on Mummy but are allowed on Simpsons). The people there were very nice as well and it was fun to chat with them about what their ride and work was like. There are a lot of differences, but overall attractions is very similar. I'm glad that I rescued, but I'll be happy to return to my regularly scheduled position at Mummy.
However, I don't plan to stay at Mummy forever. Right now I'm in the process of interviewing for guest services, which deals more with guest happiness than guest safety, and that should be better for me. I'd rather be in charge of the entire park's happiness than a single person's safety. I plan to make a career at Universal, so after I get transferred to guest services (which will happen even if I have to keep applying for awhile), I plan to go to a career counseling meeting and discuss what options there are for my future. I would love to have a job at Universal that would allow me to live in a nice house and support a family. Someday that will happen. I firmly believe that dreams can come true if you're willing to wait and work for them.
I made a list of goals for April. I figure listing them here might be a good idea, so they're out there and I'm accountable. To who, I'm not sure. It's unlikely anyone reads this drabble, but if you are reading it, then I guess I'm accountable to you. =)
Anyway goals for April
1) Write 750 words every day (so far so good)
2) Write a 100 page musical script (good thing there are still 25 days left for that)
3) Figure out Guest Services job (interviews should start in two weeks)
4) Restart YouTube watching and keep caught up (haven't started yet)
5) Post one video on each of my two YouTube Channels (I have some ideas)
6) Find condo/house to move into in July (slowly but surely I'll get there)
7) Write Wrockbox show (this is gonna happen the second half of the month)
8) Storyboard & Organize "Lily" Video (I haven't started)
9) Read two books (I'm working on The Help right now)
10) Put $100 in savings (just need to watch my spending, and get more hours)
As you can see I have a fairly extensive goals list. I plan to make at least a few goals for every single month, and I've given myself rewards (like ice cream, books, movies) for completing goals. Hopefully that will be enough motivation that I can at least get some of them completed. I have faith that I will. I realize not all of them would fall under the ruling of "traditional" goals, but they all work for me and they will make me happier in the end.
I think having goals is very important, and for me having something that I need to achieve in a shorter time (monthly goals versus yearly goals) really helps me stay motivated. Weekly goals work out much better (like a goal to make a video every week), and daily goals (like 750 words) go much smoother too. The thing is that they also need to be goals I have an interest in accomplishing. Goals like eat better, workout more, lose weight, never work for me. The simple truth is that while I may get frustrated at times with the way I look, I plain and simple don't care enough to want to work towards those goals. Goals need to be attainable and desirable or you'll never achieve them.
Only 40 words to go, so I suppose I should wrap this up. I'm glad that I'm doing this and posting it even if no one ever reads it. It'll be nice to look back on someday, just to see what my life was like. =)
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
April 4th
No I haven't written anything on my script, just stop bothering me about it ok? =P I know I'll catch up, I'll make it work somehow. I'll make that 100 pages cause I have to. Cause it's an April goal, and making goals gets me rewards.
Course the 750 words a day is still going strong, except that I need to figure out something to actually write about today. Life hasn't exactly been exciting in my corner of the woods. I've been working, watching Hulu, eating Ramen, and playing with Felix Felicis. Oh, and organizing Informal Programming for Ascendio. It's funny how when I'm doing all these things it seems like I have no free time, but when I write them down in a list I find myself wondering how I possibly filled my day with only that. Course there should be a little bit of goofing around on the internet thrown in there, cause what day isn't complete without some wasted time on Facebook. =)
I'm going to get Felix declawed soon. He's a completely adorable kitten and I love him like crazy, but he's a little out of control when it comes to scratching at things. He's pulled up parts of the carpet and torn up the dust ruffle on my bed. Hopefully things will be a little less chaotic in this house when his claws are gone. And hopefully my hands and feet will have a lot less scratches. Right now it looks like Felix uses ME as a scratching post. I can only hope it will stop him from digging in the litter box and scattering stuff everywhere as well. We'll have to wait and see.
470 words to go still. Maybe I should steal some of the words that I went over by yesterday to use here. What can I say? I had a lot to say about Riley, and very little to say about my own life. It's funny how fiction can flow from my fingers but if I wanted to describe what I did today it'd be stunted and about three sentences long. Not that there isn't more to talk about, but I just don't find it as interesting and I don't want to write about it. Suppose I could anyway though. Here goes boring.
This morning I woke up at 8am, hit snooze for awhile and finally got out of bed at 8:20. I got dressed, brushed my teeth, brushed my hair, all the necessities. Then I watched an episode of Community (hilarious show that I highly recommend) while I made lunch and finished getting ready for work. Worked from 10 to 3:30. Work was incredibly busy and I had a really good time. We worked fast and well and I got to interact with some wonderful guests. I always enjoy having the opportunity to make someone's day better. Then I got off work and came home. I checked my Ascendio email and checked three things off my Ascendio to do list. Then I set up the appointment for Felix, paid off my credit card, and worked on My Hogwarts Beta. I made some ramen for dinner and had a piece of cake. And I should mention that I watched Hulu while I did all of this. I spent some time chatting with Sara and then I figured it was about time to write 750 words.
So there you have it. That was my day in a nutshell and I still have 170 words left to write. So what do I say for those last few words? I don't have any funny anecdotes or embarrassing stories, and I don't want to start on a fiction that will just extend on and on past the words I need. Really I just want these words to be finished so I can go to sleep because tomorrow is the only day I don't work at 10am, I work at 3pm instead. That means I can sleep in and I'm seriously looking forward to that. I'm not sure how much good it will do since Felix will likely still wake me up early cause he'll want food, but I can at least try. Then I can shower and have a decently chill morning. Plus I already have a sandwich made for dinner at work tomorrow, so I don't have a lot to prepare. So far I'm doing alright on my April goals and I know that once work slows down again in two weeks I'll have PLENTY of time to catch up. =)
Course the 750 words a day is still going strong, except that I need to figure out something to actually write about today. Life hasn't exactly been exciting in my corner of the woods. I've been working, watching Hulu, eating Ramen, and playing with Felix Felicis. Oh, and organizing Informal Programming for Ascendio. It's funny how when I'm doing all these things it seems like I have no free time, but when I write them down in a list I find myself wondering how I possibly filled my day with only that. Course there should be a little bit of goofing around on the internet thrown in there, cause what day isn't complete without some wasted time on Facebook. =)
I'm going to get Felix declawed soon. He's a completely adorable kitten and I love him like crazy, but he's a little out of control when it comes to scratching at things. He's pulled up parts of the carpet and torn up the dust ruffle on my bed. Hopefully things will be a little less chaotic in this house when his claws are gone. And hopefully my hands and feet will have a lot less scratches. Right now it looks like Felix uses ME as a scratching post. I can only hope it will stop him from digging in the litter box and scattering stuff everywhere as well. We'll have to wait and see.
470 words to go still. Maybe I should steal some of the words that I went over by yesterday to use here. What can I say? I had a lot to say about Riley, and very little to say about my own life. It's funny how fiction can flow from my fingers but if I wanted to describe what I did today it'd be stunted and about three sentences long. Not that there isn't more to talk about, but I just don't find it as interesting and I don't want to write about it. Suppose I could anyway though. Here goes boring.
This morning I woke up at 8am, hit snooze for awhile and finally got out of bed at 8:20. I got dressed, brushed my teeth, brushed my hair, all the necessities. Then I watched an episode of Community (hilarious show that I highly recommend) while I made lunch and finished getting ready for work. Worked from 10 to 3:30. Work was incredibly busy and I had a really good time. We worked fast and well and I got to interact with some wonderful guests. I always enjoy having the opportunity to make someone's day better. Then I got off work and came home. I checked my Ascendio email and checked three things off my Ascendio to do list. Then I set up the appointment for Felix, paid off my credit card, and worked on My Hogwarts Beta. I made some ramen for dinner and had a piece of cake. And I should mention that I watched Hulu while I did all of this. I spent some time chatting with Sara and then I figured it was about time to write 750 words.
So there you have it. That was my day in a nutshell and I still have 170 words left to write. So what do I say for those last few words? I don't have any funny anecdotes or embarrassing stories, and I don't want to start on a fiction that will just extend on and on past the words I need. Really I just want these words to be finished so I can go to sleep because tomorrow is the only day I don't work at 10am, I work at 3pm instead. That means I can sleep in and I'm seriously looking forward to that. I'm not sure how much good it will do since Felix will likely still wake me up early cause he'll want food, but I can at least try. Then I can shower and have a decently chill morning. Plus I already have a sandwich made for dinner at work tomorrow, so I don't have a lot to prepare. So far I'm doing alright on my April goals and I know that once work slows down again in two weeks I'll have PLENTY of time to catch up. =)
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