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[Apr. 16th, 2009|10:07 am] |
I think I might as well reserve this thing for dreams.
I can't remember the connecting links but I had a few various dreams today that were pretty vivid.
The first thing I can remember is having to be in surgery. I needed my arms transplanted and basically replaced with someone elses. Most of the time the dream took place in the hospital. I had the surgery done on the first arm and it worked well. There was a small scar on my shoulder but the rest was fine. The second surgery didn't work as well, in that when I went under, I only did the "twilight"form of anesthesia. The doctors refused to put someone fully under for safety reasons. Right before I had gone under, I heard someone complain about being aware all through the twilight process. Sure enough, I was totally aware of the surgery as they started to puncture my arm and begin the removal process. I tried not to focus on it, because the pain would only be as strong as my level of attention. But that was brutal to do. The doctors also insisted I wouldn't remember the pain. I guess they were wrong...
Then I was in West Virginia hanging out with David Brundige's dad. He was talking to me about how he used to do the rings in the 60s but hadnt don't it since. I told him, it isnt strength but technique and he should at least try it. He sorts said he may. When we were down there, Justine arrived for her trip to visit. But Shaun didn't show up, Justine was pissed but I realized that it wasn't gonna happen since Shaun was finishing up school. Then David's dad climbs up to the rings and does this crazy swing up to some small rings like 30 feet in the air. He spins and is launched SUPER HIGH where he catches on to the next one. I thought to myself how the tricks must have been so much crazier back in the 60s and if only David and Bruno could see this shit. It was like a whole different level.
The rest of the time in WVA is hanging out with Justine, which is kinda awkward. There wasn't much to do and I dunno, it just seemed stressful. I kept thinking how much I needed other people there as a buffer.
Later in the dream, I was somewhere or other. Celeste brings out and shows everyone these pictures i had drawn as a kid. There were pics of castles and people. Like shitty stuff from when you were a kid. But while everyone else is laughing at how silly and sweet they are, Im actually kinda surprised that I had drawn that well back then. The lines were straight, the technique seemed confident even though it was shitty. Just way better than I had remembered I had drawn.
Im sure there was more filler in there. I think I had bundt cakes somewhere or other along the way. |
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[Feb. 3rd, 2009|10:12 am] |
Been having some vivid dreams lately
Last night it started with me on a trip to Russia in petersburg. I can't remember too many of the details. But next thing I know I was on a big Plane going to France. They had me at the very front and the plane was so big that you had to get assistance from the stewardess to go back to the bathroom. Mainly because the pilot was up high and if you stood up you would block his view of the window because there was a big window in the front of the plane.
While on this trip to France we walked around these old ruins where I took a bunch of photos. I just remember aiming and trying to get all the various stone ruins in the shot. We walked inside of this old building and then out, where I took pictures of a massive traffic jam on a bridge. The leader of the group showed me this massive bridgelike structure - "if you like taking pictures of construction sites." I told her I was gonna swing around and see it soon anyway, but thanks. I try and take pictures of this spikey bridge thing, but can't. The camera just wont focus and set it up. I get really frustrated and keep trying.
Not sure how the next dream started, but I was in front of BCC with a bunch of folks including Pravesh and some old Photographer dude. I think I started at home in my house and somehow taking books to the car before I left MD. But then Im on East West Hwy with a bunch of friends and this dude is just taking pics of us. Somehow it feels organized and we are just listening to him.
This beautiful girl in our group lies down on the sidewalk by the road. The Photographer gives her instructions and Im just sitting behind him looking at her and how crazy gorgeous she is. I talk it off like Im just interested in what the photographer sees. But, Im also like "no really, you look incredible..." The photographer agrees. He takes some pics and then convinces her to take off her clothes while she lies there getting shot. I try and wander around to get a good angle out of the sun to see her naked. I find this obscure angle for my head lying on the ground in front of her. She laughs and tells the photographer that I look really crazy in my position. The way she says it makes me really get a crush on her. She clearly didn't care that I was looking and enjoyed jokin with me. The photographer turns and starts taking pics of me where I lay down.
Suddenly, the sky gets really glassy and reflective and it starts to snow - heavily. Our friends run back outside (mainly Pravesh returns) to see whats going on. We don't know, it isnt snow because it isnt water. It may be Ash I say. Something may have burned up and now what we think is really beautiful is just some burnt buildings or people or nuclear fallout. He laughs but agrees. At least we should enjoy it. The photographer takes some more pics of the girl who is still lying down.
As the snow stuff gets heavier, she gets up puts on a coat and we all walk back toward the school. On the walk she and I joke about the old days. I make some joke that we now have pictures that say we've known each other for a year. Because we met in the summer and then have pics of us in the snow during winter. I sort of touch her back as we are walking side by side, but she grabs my hand in hers. My heart sorta jumps as I feel her wool mittened hand grab min. She laughs, but apparently we did theatre together back in highschool and she remembers these plays we had to show up for on a saturday and perform for kids. I struggle to remember her, but can't do that. At some angle she looks like Makeda, which makes my stomach churn a bit, but in a different angle she turns back to her hotself. Either way, I really think as hot as she is, she must be totally cool wearing that Punisher shirt. We walk into the cafeteria, which is a small area with those folding bench tables and a small little kitchen area to get food. |
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| My first private journal... |
[Jan. 29th, 2009|12:57 am] |
9/10/94 - Sara... She was beautiful. But she wasn't my type. I miss her but I am glad it is over.
9/15/94 - Kathleen... She is beautiful and we were a great couple. It didn't last and that was my fault. Though I still like her I can't show it because it isn't wise to break up w/ a girl and then immediately go w/ her again. I was stupid and will hopefully never make that mistake again. One girl is enough at one time but two girls at once will slowly lead to one then soon none...
9/31/94 - Well after long consideration and enough thought. Kathleen and I are back together. It is so great. We both went to the dance last night and at the end we frenched. Yes, my first kiss. It was great. I hope this leads to even more great times...
10/5 Today was a half day and Abby, Kathleen, and I went walking around Bethesda. At the end right before Kathleen had to go we frenched again. She looked so beautiful today. I love her so much.
11/3 - Kathleen and I are still going out. Ann and Tripp were so close to breaking up. Now Kathleen is acting a little weird. She is very quiet around me. I hope the(sic) doesn't mean anything. I went to a Halloween Party w/ Kathleen. She was very hyper then. It was so much fun, she looked great. I hope this never ends...
11/7 - Today was a very terrible day. This morning Kathleen chewed me out bad. Apparantly(sic) she found out about Sara. She was not happy. I tried to explain it to Kathleen but it is over. Now I can look forward to 9 months of sadness...
11/10 - Well I guess I was wrong. Today was a half day and I went to a party at Susan Barker's house. Kathleen, Zak, Anne, and Meredith Sunny were there. At first Kathleen and I tried to stay away from each other but right before I had to leave. Susan forced me an(sic) Kathleen to try and talk. For an 1 hour we tried to work things out. Kathleen then admitted to Susan that she would go out w/ me again. So after another 20 min we got back together. All thanx to Zak and Susan.
11/27 - Well Kathleen and I are still together. She was briefly pissed at me but that is over. Carly came to visit. She is pretty cool. Things are pretty cool now. I guess this year is turning out better than I thought. But then who knows what the future holds...
12/3 - Yesterday, I went to Margaret's party. It was so much fun. We went ice skating and saw Speed. Kathleen waz their (sic) and all through the movie she was laying on me burrowing her head by me. I love her sooo much and she is so beautiful. I am going to West Virginia right now and I'll(sic) I can think of is Kathleen.
12/21 - Well Carly came to visit for christmas. I guess she just can't stay away. But right now I have something more serious. For the past couple weeks I have been noticing Paul getting to be friends w/ Kathleen. At First I thought it was nothing. but now I think differently. I noticed he now sits next to her everyday. For christmas he bought her a silver necklace. I mean what the fuck was that for! Kathleen is also ignoring me. She denies it everytime I ask but I know she doesn't like me anymore. I still can't get over the necklace. If only I could choke him with that cheap piece of _ _ _!! The next time I write it will probably be when she dumps me...
1/1 - Well I just got a letter from ?. It is signed "concerned." I am not sure who wrote it but I got the idea. "Pay attention to Kathleen before she leaves." The strange thing is that it looks like it is written by Sara. I doubt it though. I will write more as things progress...
1/7 - Much has changed. I am seriously thinking about breaking up w/ Kathleen. Things aren't the same anymore. I don't think she likes me anymore and I don't really like her anymore. We shall wait and see what happens...
1/10 - Well we broke up. Now it is time to move on.
2/24 - Well I haven't written in a long time but not much has happened except that I still love Kathleen. Everyday when I see her I just miss the old days. But today was surprisingly different. Apparently Kathleen may still like me but I doubt it since at the dance things seemed to be at the normal level of our current relationship. Who knows what will happen though all I know is that I love her...
2/27 - I just had the best talk with Kathleen we just talked and we we(sic) told each other how we really felt. Things are looking good. Everything came out. I finally feel like I can talk with her about anything. Who knows we may be on the path to a better relationship...
3/3/95 - Well, we are back together for the 4th, yes, 4th time. Today was so great. She is so beautiful. I love Kathleen so much and since now I feel I can talk to her we will probably be better together. Finally things are back to the good times. (or something like that) I feel so repetative(sic) in this book but oh well. I guess I will tell the story. First last night I wrote a letter to Kathleen about how I felt. I gave it to her today. Then after school we walked around Brookeville with Abby and JT when we got to Abby's house we sat around and listened to music. Then Kathleen took me aside and we started to talk about the letter. She asked me if it was true and it was. Then she said, "As you know I like you..." I forgot exactly what she said but after that I asked if that was a yes and she told me it was. Then we went back and told Abby and JT. I hope this leads to another long wonderful relationship.
4/24 - Well, the long "wonderful relationship" lasted two weeks. I have a
That is the totality of my first journal. The first note I wrote read:
In this book I will write down all of the girl friends I have and will have. I will write about them during, before, and after. we go out. |
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| Burning Man Chronicles Part 1 |
[Sep. 8th, 2008|02:31 pm] |
Sunday/Monday
Sunday started by being roused early (noon) by Natasha. We started the last stages of packing when it became clear, neither of us were ready to embark on a 12 hour car ride.
How about we get food? Or go to the beach, she suggested. I had secretly hoped to hit the rings one last time before departing to BRC, so I jumped at the suggestion. We were supposed to hit up McMath on the way up, but the stress of trying to get out super fast in order to grab a hasty dinner in Berkeley, which was about 90min out of the way - did not seem enticing.
So we hit our normal errands of Target (where we got NOTHING on the list),etc. Then packed up the car for the beach and headed down. Obviously, it took Jon Chang and Jesse an extra hour to get roused out of bed (it being 3pm) despite them having plenty of time to get ready while we did errands. Natasha, Jesse, Derek, Chang, Brundige and I worked our way to Santa Monica. We all tried the rings while Natasha and Jesse enjoyed the waves. I made further progress by getting almost half the way back on the rings.
On the way back, Jesse, Batasha and I hit up Applepan for some tasty burgers. The line was long and I got totally cut in line by a couple of old ladies who insisted they were ahead. Some battles you don't fight. Jesse isnt the biggest fan of the Pan but it was real good. That was the end of the group activities as Batasha and I split off to hit up the sketchy Vons by my place for water and sausages.
Finally we arrived back at my apartment to load up the car at like 830pm. So for a couple hours we managed to get everything in with room to spare. Popped the bike on and hit the road at about 1015pm. Not bad considering we were aiming for 11am.
The drive was pretty quiet, Batasha played with her iphone and slept while I drove through the night listening to Joanna Newsom, Omar Rodriguez-Lopez, This American Life, and Ricky Gervais Podcasts. I made pretty good time and hit Reno around 6am. We drove past the exit and hit up gas and prepared for the official switch. I was getting pretty exhausted. I still hadnt slept a full night sleep the night before, hit the beach with the rings, and then drove 8 hours through the night. So i got my 45 min until we stopped at Empire. Batasha picked up some shitty goggles, I got some 3 year old candycorn and a bruised apple. Loaded up we made the last push to BRC.
There was one last pitstop to find a bike basket - with no luck. Not even an indian taco to keep us going. We arrive on the playa around 10am and immediately hit up the BMIR to listen to independent music from random bands. I was pretty cranky at that point and not really aware in my soul that we had just entered Burningman. I was too busy stressing about Batasha's driving on the playa.
Of course there was dust everywhere, but some nice quotes to keep us entertained. I got my requisite hug and "welcome home" but all I wanted to do was sleep. Plus dust was already getting in my car. We locate the NY crate pretty quickly and we manage to spot a uhaul van that MUST mean our camp. For some reason, with all the Uhauls around, we knew it was ours. Sure enough, we found our camp: 815 and Corvair this year.
The dust is still kicking up and all I want to do is sleep. But we have no tents, nothing ready. I am crashing fast, so Batasha does me the kind favor of setting up my tent for me. I tried to help but I was really a mess at that point and the dust was really picking up. She sets up the tent to 80% standards and I dive in for a much needed nap.
Through this nap the dust storm significantly intensifies. I keep getting woken up by the whipping of the tent as the wind and dust beat against it. Even though the tent is sealed shit, after 4 hours of sleeping i am completely covered in playa dust. A good solid centimeter thickness coats me, my sleeping bag, my stuff, my floor. And the wind still whips around like crazy. Baptism by fire. If this was the beginning of the week, I was not sure if I was ready for the playa this year.
As the sun goes down we opt for snacks and such instead of a dinner. I also opt out of running. 4 hours was not quite enough. Instead we look in the book and see a ramen dinner being offered nearby. We decide to risk it despite the fact that after a duststorm on day 1, there is little chance of actually finding free noodles. Not to mention how rare it is that the book is accurate.
Yet somehow, we not only find the ramen, but they are AMAZING. Fresh cooked, not package deal. They come with all sorts of addings and hit the spot. My time is already turning. A good sign.
We head back and load up to go out. The dust has begun to settle and the stars come out. The peacefulness of the playa is beginning to take hold and my energy triples with anticipation. Natasha and I take out all our glowgoodies she bought and I put on my fingerlights, glowinthedark gloves, and trenchcoat. That and a fully loaded nalgene of Jim Beam has me set for the night.
We drink and wander - things are just starting to be put up. We cross the playa and see a giant ketchup bottle. Rumors of frenchfries circulate the group. Sure enough the deep frier has just been fired up and fresh cut french fries are being passed out. This must be the burningman of wishfulfillment.
Munching on fries we pass a grillcheese diner that is being built. A mental note is taken as I head back home to prep for my first official day of the burn. |
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[Nov. 10th, 2007|09:19 pm] |
saw joanna newsom play at the walt disney music hall.
sooo good. her voice gets better everytime. shes mellowed out some of the more extreme techniques and its just amazing now.
first half was the entire album of the Ys with a complete orchestral backing. Fucking harp was so big it like nearly crushed her as she played it.
so insane watching her stroke the strings super fast, i dont know how she could be so precise on each note, because her hands were moving so fast.
Second half was milk eyed mender, some songs from the EP and a new song she just wrote.
So beautiful, i havent gotten her new album yet, but the songs she played were amazing, picking that shit up tonight.
went alone, the way it should be. |
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[Oct. 11th, 2007|10:10 pm] |
But I’m not alone. Micah is with me. Micah, head of the St. Louis wereleopard pard. King to my Queen. The only one of my lovers who can stir my blood with just a glance from his chartreuse cat’s eyes. I was happy to have him at my side.
Until he mentioned that this will be our first time alone together. No Master Vampire. No Alpha Werewolf. Just me and Micah. And all my fears and doubts… |
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[Aug. 26th, 2007|08:48 pm] |
Goin to burningman... Leaving in like 30 min with three full cars, 7 people, and a 12 hour night drive ahead of us.
Can't fuckin wait yall. I sense that this will be... a good year(starring russell crowe) |
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[Jul. 6th, 2007|08:07 pm] |
No Spoilers Ahead
I saw the movie last night in the "sneak preview". I had no idea what kind of movie it was, except for the genre "thriller". Thriller is not right. It is more a "Thriller/Psycho/Horror Movie"
Most of the movie you had no time to get breath. It has a really good atmosphere and good actors. You never know what will happen next and you are really shocked the whole time.
Thats what my experience with that movie was, but i have to say that i did not know anything about the content of the movie, i did not see one trailer of it and i read no comment of it before watching it.
I have to admit, that there are several parts which are not logic or seems to be not logic, but it doesn't destroy the atmosphere, because you have no time to think about it during watching the movie.
I would not watch it a second time, because the shocking effects would not work anymore, but i give this movie 7 points.
By the way: there are really morbid and cruel scene's in it, i hadn't expected that.
I can't understand "illegal alien51"'s comment. I liked it! |
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[Jul. 3rd, 2007|01:46 pm] |
Sorta retarded but its cute.
| You Are Paper | 
Crafty and creative, you are able to adapt freely to almost any situation.
People tend to underestimate you, unless they've truly seen what you are capable of.
Deep down, you're always scheming and thinking up new plans. Your mind is constantly active.
You are quite capable of anything you dream of. You can always figure out a way to get what you want.
You can wrap a rock person up in your sheet of trickery.
A scissor person can sneak up and cut you to pieces.
When you fight: No one can anticipate your next move
If someone makes you mad: You'll attack them mercilessly when they're unprepared |
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[Jun. 30th, 2007|11:15 am] |
Here it is Baby...Lets hope it's the first of many.
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[Jun. 25th, 2007|12:44 pm] |
Games of good fortune continue...
Winners of the 2007 New Jersey International Film Festival Competition
All the works selected were screened by a panel of judges including media professionals, journalists, students, and academics. The panel included: Bradley Berne, Keith Carne, Julia Dennebaum, Jon Dugan, Vic Fern, Irene Fizer, Cara Marceante, Liz Nadybal, A.G. Nigrin,. These judges selected the 38 finalists which were publicly screened at our Festival. These finalists were selected from over 240 works submitted by film and videomakers from around the world. In addition, the judges chose the Prize Winners in conjunction with the Festival Director.
Winner Best Short Film/Video = Basic Training Course from Writers Boot Camp valued at $1000
Cracks - Micah Baskir (Los Angeles, California) |
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[Jun. 24th, 2007|01:33 pm] |
Just when i start to feel down as a filmmaker... something comes around to bring me up. Not only is this awesome, but my great friend who is about to get kicked out of the country for expired visa, AND who took me to a bunch of fests for her film(the great wine country festival we did together...) is also playing at the fest with me, its like full circle!
LITERALLY RIGHT after i wrote the entry, i got this email:
FirstGlance Official Selections
We would like to thank and congratulate you on a job well done!!
You will be part of our biggest event ever!!
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Sept 28- Oct 7th!!!
This years FirstGlance Film Fest Philadelphia brought in a record breaking number of entries of the most amazing truly independent projects in our history.
We are glad you have become part of the FirstGlance family and we look forward to seeing you, your cast, crew, family and friends at FirstGlance Film Fest Philadelphia.
You have 3 months to promote your projects and to assist you, our website offers many ways for you to go about the promotion of your project and the film festival. From Co-op advertising with the festival, a downloadable press release and a page filled with local contact webpages to local Philadelphia media. We will be contact you by phone with more information. Some suggestions include starting a MySpace page to promote your film, trailers on YouTube and Veoh and linking to our website with our co-op advertising program, just to start!!
We are also proud to announce that all Official Selections are invited to take part in a non-exclusive profit share DVD set and download to own distribution possibilities through our New York distributor More information will be sent to you in the coming weeks.
Our distributor is the only company in existence that offers multiplatform download capabilities for PC and Mac, with DVD quality Download Direct to DVD. Check them out and download a project to see how it works. This is a first of its kind Download to DVD!! |
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[Jun. 4th, 2007|05:54 pm] |
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FYI I have landed in NYC for the next week or so to edit RPS. Hopefully Ill have some time to kick it with friends oldschool. So ya know, any of yall. we should hit that shit up right. |
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[May. 31st, 2007|07:03 pm] |
a month of stress and little sleep.
A week of even more stress and less sleep, but as of 230pm, The Explosively Trivial Rock Paper Scissors Show is in the can.
Actors were amazing, crew was amazing, footage is amazing. It's time to edit this puppy and get the game on.
-M |
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[May. 10th, 2007|10:36 pm] |
life is so crazy that I finally have a motivation to post something again.
RPS is mad movin. Lots of stuff goin on. My Casting Director is pretty awesome and everytime i talk with her or meet with her, I feel like I am a big shot with agents knocking on MY door trying to get me to cast their actors. Ridiculous. but people seem to really dig the scripts and the concept which makes it easy to get people on board.
This chick from a big production agency also dug the writing and was like "Are they repped? Cause have em send some more stuff and we can get them in touch with people" So that was kinda awesome.
Going to Vegas tomorrow to promote at the National Tournament.
I dunno, things are full steam ahead for our shoot date. Its definitely exciting and when other people are excited about it man oh man, that just feeds my energy - which i need cause I no longer have time in my day to have meals. |
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[Apr. 12th, 2007|01:21 am] |
It's like an old friend you haven't called in awhile until it's too late....
sadly, Kurt Vonnegut has died.
Probably one of if not the most influential writers in my life. |
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