Sunday, December 31, 2006
Happy New Year's Eve
Greetings Blog-o-sphere:
I have had the week off, and can honestly say that I've accomplished almost nothing. I'm not specifically complaining, but I am almost ready for this vacation and holiday season to come to an end.
I got a new camera a couple of months ago, and now know how to work it, get pictures to my computer, etc. The camera itself is wildly crappy (like $80 crappy), but it's fine for my needs.
I've taken a few pictures of Tessie, and I'll paste those below now.
Playing poker tonight, then brunch with my friend Gib in the a.m., then Tuesday off, then back to work on Wednesday. Happy New Year!
I have had the week off, and can honestly say that I've accomplished almost nothing. I'm not specifically complaining, but I am almost ready for this vacation and holiday season to come to an end.
I got a new camera a couple of months ago, and now know how to work it, get pictures to my computer, etc. The camera itself is wildly crappy (like $80 crappy), but it's fine for my needs.
I've taken a few pictures of Tessie, and I'll paste those below now.
Playing poker tonight, then brunch with my friend Gib in the a.m., then Tuesday off, then back to work on Wednesday. Happy New Year!
Thursday, December 21, 2006
Oh My God (Part II)
Another four months without a single post. And much to report (the vast majority of which I'm sure I'll forget).
First off, I've officially gotten my own IMDB page. Yes, I've arrived in Los Angeles. Look out, world. Granted, it was for something that I'd rather die than ever do again (extras casting for a feature film), but it nevertheless has sparked in me the tiniest desire to see a few more credits added in the future. Go to http://www.imdb.com, and search for Daniel Kells. I know, the excitement must be palpable.
The work was part of my assisting C. Jay on his directorial project, "Kiss the Bride," starring Tori Spelling. I never had an opinion of Tori one way or the other prior to the movie, but I can say now with commanding certainty, she's a pretty fantastic woman. Smart, funny, down-to-earth, lovely, pregnant, and married to one of the nicest guys you could hope to meet (Dean McDermott). It was my first time being able to chat with Hollywood celebrity-types, and I'm thrilled to report they were great ambassadors for the rest of the lot.
The film was a tiring and difficult project for me, as I ended up doing three jobs: I was C. Jay's personal assistant, did the background casting, and was also a production assistant for the last two weeks of filming. While it wasn't the most enjoyable experience of my life (5:00 a.m. calltimes? are you freeeeking kidding me?), I did learn a bit about what I do and don't want to do in the film business.
On that subject, I haven't written a damn thing towards finishing a screenplay. Hopefully soon... I'm taking some time to myself over the holidays, and with any luck I'll get back into the swing.
In other news... I've moved. Into a one-bedroom place in Hollywood (in the building I used to live in... long story). But the place is fabulous, and I couldn't be happier.
As for the four vices: two are out of control, two in control (isn't that always the way?). No sex and no gambling these days, but lordy I am eating like Sally Struthers at a Sizzler, and smoking pot like a fiend. Grrr.
For whatever it's worth, I've posted a few very small videos on youtube. You can search for videos posted by "anamericanbystander" to see them. Two are wildly boring (tours of my old and new places), one is cute (my good friend Alex dancing with her father at her wedding), and the other is truly lovely (Alex sharing her fisrt dance with David, her husband). Check them out! They were shot with a wildly inexpensive camera bought on the walk to Alex and David's wedding (at St. Patrick's Cathedral!) for $89. You get what you pay for, I guess.
So I think that's about it for now. I'd say I promise to write more soon, but that will only lead to crushing disappointment.
First off, I've officially gotten my own IMDB page. Yes, I've arrived in Los Angeles. Look out, world. Granted, it was for something that I'd rather die than ever do again (extras casting for a feature film), but it nevertheless has sparked in me the tiniest desire to see a few more credits added in the future. Go to http://www.imdb.com, and search for Daniel Kells. I know, the excitement must be palpable.
The work was part of my assisting C. Jay on his directorial project, "Kiss the Bride," starring Tori Spelling. I never had an opinion of Tori one way or the other prior to the movie, but I can say now with commanding certainty, she's a pretty fantastic woman. Smart, funny, down-to-earth, lovely, pregnant, and married to one of the nicest guys you could hope to meet (Dean McDermott). It was my first time being able to chat with Hollywood celebrity-types, and I'm thrilled to report they were great ambassadors for the rest of the lot.
The film was a tiring and difficult project for me, as I ended up doing three jobs: I was C. Jay's personal assistant, did the background casting, and was also a production assistant for the last two weeks of filming. While it wasn't the most enjoyable experience of my life (5:00 a.m. calltimes? are you freeeeking kidding me?), I did learn a bit about what I do and don't want to do in the film business.
On that subject, I haven't written a damn thing towards finishing a screenplay. Hopefully soon... I'm taking some time to myself over the holidays, and with any luck I'll get back into the swing.
In other news... I've moved. Into a one-bedroom place in Hollywood (in the building I used to live in... long story). But the place is fabulous, and I couldn't be happier.
As for the four vices: two are out of control, two in control (isn't that always the way?). No sex and no gambling these days, but lordy I am eating like Sally Struthers at a Sizzler, and smoking pot like a fiend. Grrr.
For whatever it's worth, I've posted a few very small videos on youtube. You can search for videos posted by "anamericanbystander" to see them. Two are wildly boring (tours of my old and new places), one is cute (my good friend Alex dancing with her father at her wedding), and the other is truly lovely (Alex sharing her fisrt dance with David, her husband). Check them out! They were shot with a wildly inexpensive camera bought on the walk to Alex and David's wedding (at St. Patrick's Cathedral!) for $89. You get what you pay for, I guess.
So I think that's about it for now. I'd say I promise to write more soon, but that will only lead to crushing disappointment.
