33...
Sunday, February 1, 2009 01:07 a.m.

So...I turned 33. Woke up at 5:00 with a splitting headache and took some meds before konking out again.

Woke up to a ton of FB notes...which was especially nice. Don't feel that much older...but I know I'm getting up there now. Such a strange feeling...that in 7 years I will be 40. My goodness. A lot can happen in that time.

Speaking of which...my 32nd year. Most of it was work. First time I passed out. First trip to the emergency room. Made a lot of new friends and probably lost some along the way. Didn't have much in the romance department...but not every year can be a winner. Loved my friends and family...and tried my best to do my best. So, that was that.

What do I have in store this year? I hope some good surprises and little heartbreak. I'm hoping for success on all fronts...and love to conquer when it should.

The world looks bleak right now...but hope and faith still abound. All the grand words that we can't define but somehow always underline our days...I'm looking for that where ever I might go.

33. Supposed to look back on the life of Jesus and see how much I've accomplished. And in His light...well, it's not much. But I hope I am making someone proud.

Let's take it a step at a time....here's to another year.

And in the words of Billy Corgan ..."Thirty-three":

"Speak to me in a language I can hear humour me before I have to go
Deep in thought I forgive everyone
As the cluttered streets greet me once again
I know I cant be late, suppers waiting on the table
Tomorrows just an excuse away
So I pull my collar up and face the cold, on my own
The earth laughs beneath my heavy feet
At the blasphemy in my old jangly walk
Steeple guide me to my heart and home
The sun is out and up and down again
I know Ill make it, love can last forever
Graceful swans of never topple to the earth
And you can make it last, forever you
You can make it last, forever you
And for a moment I lose myself
Wrapped up in the pleasures of the world
Ive journeyed here and there and back again
But in the same old haunts I still find my friends
Mysteries not ready to reveal
Sympathies Im ready to return
Ill make the effort, love can last forever
Graceful swans of never topple to the earth
Tomorrows just an excuse
And you can make it last, forever you
You can make it last, forever you

West Coast trip...
Monday, January 19, 2009 09:27 p.m.

Back now...and man, I loved Portland and LA. The weather in Portland was kind of rainy and cool, but much better than 15 degrees in NY...and come on, 85 and sunny in LA.

Meetings in Portland went really well. Conference call firmed up some details and we are full steam ahead. Other ideas will present themselves as soon as we can get a press release together and we start pitching them to potential clients.

Met a lot of cool people there and had a good time talking about all the potential things we could do. INCLUDING the ginormous dream project. A lot to follow-up on...and will get cracking on it tomorrow. Made some really cool friends and a ton of great opportunities for work. A little comicnerdstarstruck...but can you blame me?

Also got to go to Voodoo Donut and had a "maple bacon bar"...wow. Bacon on a maple syrup frosting donut. Awesome. And went to Powell's where I got a signed copy of Chuck Pahlaniuk's Haunted. Pretty cool.

Off to LA and had a day free...did some work and took a nap. Hung out with Eurie that night and went to Golden Apple, Pink's, Hungry Cat...and watched DVRed Top Chef.

Meetings all day Thursday and some definite follow up on some big projects, fan club opportunities, and other shows. Last minute opportunity to go to the BSG prop auction and I hopped on the Metro to Pasadena.

The convention hall was empty and I ended up meeting with an old contact who was working for the fan clubs...and bam... I see Michael Hogan, Tricia Helfer, and Michael Trucco. I get to talk to Trucco a little bit...and then Tricia and Hogan later too. Private tour around the auction site and I see the sets and props on BSG. Just a once in a lifetime experience. There were 10 people inside...and the rest was just pure geek heaven. Wow. Truly frakkin' awesome.

Went to dinner at Velvet Margarita and Citizen Smith...hung out with the people I worked with on BSG and also met someone that worked on another show...had a GREAT time and had follow-up meetings on Friday...which means sending samples and hopefully working on that project very soon.

After follow-up meetings...went out to the Heroes set and hung out with my friend James. Met his Japanese tutor, saw Masi at work, Matt Parkman's wife...and talked to Bryan Fuller who told me some very cool stuff and ideas. Had a good heart to heart with James...and then came back to the hotel. Very cool to check out the set and see how they do things...

Went to CityWalk and picked up some food and looked around. James wanted to go see a movie so we went to see Yes Man...which was waaaay better than I thought it would be. Then Eileen joined us after and we went to In N Out...she's completely wrapped up in pursuing an acting career now...so strange, but good for her. Have not seen her in 10 years...

Anyways, home. Decompress, unpack and have a million things to follow up on when I get back to work tomorrow. Speaking of which...the inauguration. Wow. Is this change for the better?

Back to work! Let's do this! Anyways

Kick!
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 11:29 p.m.

I'm actually pretty psyched for this year. I've got so many irons in the fire and they could end up being crazy dreams...or just amazingly awesome reality.

When I go out to the West Coast next week...I'll know a little more. But some solid stuff already developing. I hope I can get it all to fall into place. My mad genius will win out!

Ok, so the secret project I was working out is officially on the market if you stop by your local Best Buy. Let's just say the newest DVD set of one of my fave sci-fi shows of all time comes in a limited edition with a book I worked my arse off for. And seeing it be successful and the client being happy with it...that's just awesome.

So--yes, I'm loving my job at the moment. I want a better balance and I want to see my friends (it's been MONTHS since I've seen anyone) and start dating again...but right now...I'm on such a roll.

Not good stuff-- these crazy sinus headaches! GAH!!! Some of the worst I've ever had. Ugh.

Good: Simpsons and Buffy--been watching both on DVD every night...ignoring newer stuff for some reason. Comics have been awesome. Finally got to reading The Goon and Scalped--both were much better than I expected.

And man, nip/tuck was crazy crazy good ...not to mention Rock of Love Bus...and yes, one of those trashy girls reminded me of a certain ex. For serious!

Anyways, going to try to wind down and crash...insomnia, but it's because I've got ideas a-brewing!

Ok, ok...I'm going to go to sleep now. Sheesh.