Blogging At Billy's

Well I am at Billy's house...getting ready to go to Phil's party. I don't really want to go but Billy says he needs support..so I am going. We are making an appearance and then leaving...an hour and a half...tops. Today I did parade...I was a fireman. It was...less than exciting. Things are going ok. The footer is now in place on the NEW and IMPROVED Eric's Blog. Another year has come and gone..and I am pretty much exactly where I was before...but with more friends...and I think better friends. I have lost weight..which was last years resolution. Resolutions for this year...Get in better shape. The weight is mostly gone...but the muscle is far from here. Stay close with friends and family. Don't hurt people. Have some fun damnit. Eat more healthy. Be there for friends when they need me...and stop focusing on what's going on with me so much that I give the impression that what is going on with them isn't important. Get atleast 5 paid acting jobs this year. If Halloween, Macy's, and Mardi Gras count as paid acting jobs..then I need to get atleast 2 more. Hopefully one of them is a contract at either Universal or Disney. Stop being so afraid of change...change is good...it builds character and makes you a stronger, more well rounded person. Get to know myself a little better. I think that is enough resolutions for now. I will try to blog again later...after I have had a few drinks...that should prove interesting. Hope everyone has a good New Year.

Change For Change

I decided to make a few changes to my blog...it was getting a little stagnant. Parade is going very well. They have decided not to do a BBQ this year..which is a let down cause I was kinda looking for that income..but whatever. They said there isn't enough time. They are having a pot luck thing on the last Sunday and paying someone else to do it...but not enough time for me to do it. WHATEVER. Um...Life is...hectic. But that will even out soon. The house is empty...which bothers me more than I thought it would. Probably wouldn't bother me if it wasn't such a dump. Like I can keep a place clean...as long as it is clean to start with..this place has never been CLEAN...so it's hard to get it there. I had rehearsal tonight at Alyson's...even though it was less a rehearsal and more a reason for pizza eating and Napolean Dynamite. Good times. I am going to do parade tomorrow and then hang out with Alicia for a little while. More changes yet to come. I am supposed to have a footer on the blog now..but I don't think it worked. I'll figure it out and get it working. I'll blog later.

It's The Most Busy-ful Time Of The Year

I have been so busy the last few days. Normal pattern..but with less sleep. Get up, go to work, come home, go to sleep. But Christmas Eve I went Christmas shopping before work and opened christmas presents after work. Christmas day I had Christmas with my mom's side of the family. I got a Gameboy Advance SP, a game, some clothes, new bed sheets..all good stuff. Billy's parents are awesome and they got me Metroid Prime 2: Echos. Love those people. Then day after Christmas I went to work, then to movies afterward with Sarah, Alyson, and Travis. Good times...Darkness...see it...if you want...I don't want to see it again..but I am glad I saw it the first time...if only for "CHILDREN OF THE POTATOES!". Then yesterday I did parade and then hung out with Jared for a while. It was good times...good guy. Possibly found a future roomate potential. I haven't seen to much of Alicia this week...I have seen her almost everyday..for a few seconds..but no hang out time. Things will change soon..just busy times. Now...food..then parade...then sleep. I'll post again later.

The End Of An Era

Hey you guys. This blog isn't going to be exactly a happy one. Do me a favor everyone...and just don't invite me to anything...for a while. I have no money..I can't bare for my friends to pay for me to do things..and it just hurts when I can't afford to do anything. By anything I do mean...anything. I can't drive to hang out, cause I can't afford gas. I can't go to the movies, because I can't afford the ticket or the gas to get there. I think you guys get the drift. I am going to miss you guys...but I just can't afford to hang out...and it sucks. You guys are getting this email at the end of a full on emotional meltdown..so...sorry. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays...I will see you guys when I can. I'll try to keep the blog up. Later

Parade Consumed Life

The last couple of days have been busy...and hectic...but pretty good. I have decided to go to auditions at Disney on the 5th. I am going to try to get a Part Time Disney Prince position. Then I have Contract auditions at Universal on the 8th. Hopefully something comes out of it...somewhere. If Disney wants to give me 40 hours a week..and pay me 2 dollars more an hour..I may have to drop my hours at Universal and go to the more vocally acceptable job. But I don't know. Since I got to be Baby the other day..I have played no other role...only Balloon heads. Which is kinda cool. Kinda sore..but good. Sunday I went to Universal with my parents...prety much a total waste of the tickets. They got to see me on Jaws..seemed less than thrilled with my show..but whatever. My mom managed to complain all day..about everything. We got from the parking lot to IOA and she was tired..then we walked around the lagoon and didn't ride anything cause they didn't want to..cause it was cold. They didn't want to ride roller coasters so we just left IOA and went to USF. We went straight to Jaws..my mother complaining the whole way. Then over the next hour I changed, did a show for them, and changed back. Then I convinced them to go on The Mummy..and they enjoyed it...as I knew they would. We road a bunch of stuff...waiting in only one line...Jimmy Neutron Nicktoon Blast. It was a 30 minute wait..my mother complained...a lot. Then I went and clocked in for parade. I was supposed to be Balloon Head Thomas Jefferson. Got into costume, walked out to parade route, turned around cause of wind, ran back to the sound stage, changed into a glitz clown, ran back to parade step-off, did parade. Then my family and I went to dinner at Danatos. It was a pretty good time...if you take out the complaining. Which doesn't leave much.
After that I went and hung out with a friend from High School, Casey. Had to drive to Altamonte...not so great times...except for the hanging out.
Today I did parade again. I was Baby Balloon head..fun times..except that it has a puncture wound and it deflates...a lot. Now I am home..and I am going to bed. I have Improv show on Wednesday if anyone can come. Money for me is good. Donate to the Eric has a show fund. I'll blog later.

Eric's A Big Baby

Today at the parade I got the chance to be a big baby...and I do mean...BIG. I was the Balloon Head Baby. It was awesome. I got to throw temper tantrums. Jump up and down..it was cool. Even if the costume did fit me funny...as stated by others...as they pushed and pulled at the crotch of the diaper, saying awful things about camels feet. I will most likely be doing that part again..cause they know that I can now. My shoulders are a little sore..but otherwise...I really enjoyed it. I feel like I got a good workout in during parade today. Which is good...cause...well..it will help me get in better shape. The better shape I am in, the better I look, the better I look, the better parts I get, the better parts I get, the better pay I get, the better pay I get, the better stuff I get, the better stuff I get...well I think you see the pattern. Well I am going to go...I'll blog later.

Long Freaking Day

So today was a long freaking day. My brother and I overslept so he didn't get to school today. Then I went to the DMV...Hell on earth. Found out that my Aunt Reba has cancer. She found a lump under her tongue. I feel horrible cause I am not all broken up about it. She has been smoking 3 packs a day for years and years..and she isn't a very nice person to boot. They say that it won't be any problem to get it all out so...good. Then I went to work. I got all in my Fireman stuff only to find out that they needed me to change costumes..which I don't mind. I changed...and did nothing most of the parade....cause that was my part. I was an escort for the Balloon heads. I had some candy and I was in a clown costume...didn't do much..but it was still cool. Then I left work and didn't make it to Alyson's show. I will try again. Now I am going to go to bed. Night. I'll blog later.

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A Few Moments With A Blog

I am tired...having trouble sleeping. My scene with Alicia went wonderfully. Billy got a 97 for his directing. The professor said that I was very appealing on stage. I am going to audit her class next semester. Free education..YAY! Theater classes..Horray. Man Of La Mancha rehearsals move on..slowly...and..irritatingly. I think that is all I am going to blog about tonight. Hopefully I can fall into unconsciousness soon. I'll blog later.

Eric, The Lying Boyfriend

Ok...so you remember how yesterday on my blog I described that whole day of press event stuff I had to do...All a lie. Never was at all factual at all. It was planted there to further draw Alicia into the false truth that I had placed for her. She thought that I was working all day..so I couldn't make it to her birthday. Well Rebecca May and I had worked this out a week or so ago..and I showed up at Disney's MGM Studios and took Alicia to the Osborn Family Festival of Lights. I got there and Rebecca May was standing there with Alicia blind-folded and ear-plugged. Waited for Rebecca May to step away and took off the blind fold and ear plugs. Alicia was confused. All she could say was "Wait, you're at work." I explained the whole situation and then we proceeded to do everything at MGM in 2 and a half hours..some things twice. It was good times. Then I took her to Jungle Jim's and sat and talked for a while before I ditched the group just before dinner. Can't have my girlfriend bying me dinner on her birthday. She seemed to have a genuinely good time. Her mom's gave me hugs...so...that's good. I passed the tests. On my way home I stopped by Carrie's graduation party just to say congratulations and to see Carla and tell her congrats on the wedding plans. The family is great. The rest of the weeks is very busy..really busy..actually factually busy..not falsely busy. I have parade tomorrow, then improv show, then rehearsal till ungodly hours, then take Mathew to school at 5 a.m., then Billy's scene at 6, Full run-through of Man of La Mancha at 7, then take Mathew to school at 5 a.m., then parade, then Alyson's show Friday night. Good times. I will blog later. If any of you can make it to my show tomorrow night at the Pier House that would be great. I could really use the money..and I get paid an amount directly proportionate to the amount of people in the audience. So...COME..PLEASE!

No Parade For The Eric

Well I decided to take the day off to do stuff that needed to be done. I hadn't done laundry or washed any dishes in nearly two weeks. Then there is the fact that I seriously hurt my toe a couple days ago..and it was hurting..so I didn't want to walk parade. It's not pretty. Not pretty at all. So I did dishes, did laundry, nursed my toe a little, and studied lines some. I think I needed the day to get the things that I can control somewhat in order. I am financially dead..but I am physically and emotionally very much alive. I have to work a press event at Universal tomorrow...ALL DAY! 7 a.m. to 2:00 p.m...then parade from 2:30 to 6:30..and press event from 6:45 until 11 p.m. Long day...and to make things worse..it's on Alicia's birthday..so I am working ALL day on her birthday. My attempts to get out of atleast part of the shift were a complete failure. Good thing she is an understanding girl. Today was our one month anniversary. Good times. Now I have Man of La Mancha rehearsal tonight...and I was supposed to go to "Seed Of Chucky" with Sarah but it isn't playing as late as we need it to play to see it....and I am...refer back...financially dead...so..No Chucky for the Eric. That's ok though. Maybe it is a truly awful movie...I doubt it...but Maybe... Ok...I will blog later.

The Death Of The Image Of Santa

So yesterday I got to be in the first half of the parade. It was a blast! I got to hang wih all of the people I never get to see anymore. Cause they are all in the first half and I am in the second half so our sets are at different times. But yesterday was great. I was a New Holiday Clown..which actually looked like a birthday party clown wearing a clown suit taylored for a Hippo. It was HUGE! My former roommate Matt played Santa yesterday..fulling destroying all belief I had. Overweight, alcoholic, annoying as hell. He kept walking around going, "WHO WANTS TO RUB SANTA'S BELLY!" in this really high pitched annnoying voice. Disturbing. After all that I went to Jaws and picked up Alicia. We went to rehearsal at Billy's. Our scene is going much better. Strange to have your best friend tell you that he needs that last kiss with your girlfriend to be a little longer. Not that I mind...I mean..it's a pleasure. Just wierd. The McCoy's bought me dinner...Great family. I think I threw Billy's mom off when I called her mom on my way out the door though. Well...I gots laundry to do..and then...off to parade. I told Aimiee that I want to fill any open spots that I fit in the first half of the parade..so maybe I will be in the first half more often. Anyway..off I go to be merry.

5, 4, 3, 2, 1, Let's Have A Parade!

Ok. Just to clarify..that isn't some hidden facet of gay hiding beneath the surface that has eeked it's way out..that's actually how the Macy's Parade starts. Good times. The parade is going quite well. It's nice...happy kids, happy elves, happy gnomes. Last night was Sarah's 21st birthday. It was a good time. Some of the gang, plus some new people met Alicia...they all seemed to like her. We saw Blade: Trinity for a 2nd time. It was still good..but I do have to say the hardest I laughed all night was when I heard Alyson say "I want to touch him there!" in reference to Ryan Reynolds (sp?). What made it even funnier was..she was sitting three or 4 people down..and I heard it clearly..that means pretty everyone in the theater got a sampling of that one. lol. Billy and I bought Sarah a Happy Birthday hat..cake and candles..on her head...and she wore it well. How did she pull that off. Well now I have to go and mingle with some family friends before work. I'll blog later.

I'm Up....I'm Up...5 More Minutes

So I don't know what it is...the overcast sky, the staying up late and getting up early all week...or the fact that I am just a lazy freaking bum..but I could not get up today. I went to sleep at like...12 and ot up at 11:20. I got 11 hours. I get to do Parade today!!! YAY! Happy kids and Holiday joy in general. Hopefully the other fireman clowns have done...something. Alicia's Birthday and Christmas are steadily approaching..as are my confrontation with Matt and eventually..most likely...Laura. I'm just saying..it's gonna happen. I don't take getting ignored for extended periods of time well. Tonight I am going to Gerard's house to put up Christmas decorations, take some smores shooters, and watch it's a wonderful life. I don't know how much of that will actually get done..due to the fact that I really need to be home at a reasonable hour...but hey...we will see. My back is still hurting for reasons unknown..and I am going to go to my Chiropractor on Monday if I can work it out....get all popped back into alignment. I usually feel much better after a treatment. Then there is the fact that I have been getting my mind bending headaches again..the ones I used to get when I was younger. I think maybe is time for another look into the depths of Eric's skull to check the pressure or the brain fluid. Serious head injuries that leave you with a gaping hole in your skull...are not fun. Post later.

Thurough Background Checks May Apply

Ok so today was pretty much a bust as far as getting things done. I went to get the front end of my car aligned and it turns out that the guy who does the alignments had a death in the family and won't be back till Monday. Then I went to Park Central to try to find out what was up with our Secruity Deposit and Pet Deposits...a heafty sum of nearly 900 dollars. Well it turns out that my former roommate Matt still owed them money so they aren't giving any of it back. They are going to research the account and get back to me soon. If they aren't giving me any money..Matt is. That's just the way it's going to work..500 smackers..from him to me..as an involuntary christmas gift...before Christmas. So now I am going to Man of La Mancha rehearsal..which I think will be a waste of time cause none of the leads are going to be there tonight. How we can have a rehearsal with none of the leads there I am unsure..but I guess I will find out. I will be back later.

Blade: Trinity

That movie rocked some serious face. HILARIOUS! I laughed so much. The guy who played Burg from "Two Guys, A Girl, And A Pizza Place" is in it. He was so freaking funny. Billy has suggested that he and Dane Cook get together and do a show. I think that is a marvelous idea..except for the fact that whole audiences would actually die from laughter. I recommend this movie. It has the Eric stamp of approval. I just got off the phone with Alicia...3 and a quarter hour conversation. Great thing. I just wish my back would stop hurting. I mean I don't mind back pain as much when I have actually done something that would make my back hurt...but the last couple of days have been pretty cushy on the back..so..I don't know. Well I will post some more later today..after I sleep and it has become tomorrow.

Snap To Reality

So everytime I am not here enough to let it bother me...My parent's house turns around and does something that irritates me beyond normal levels of belief. Everything was fine...just going pretty smoothly for my parents house. I get up to cook dinner and the flame goes out under the half-melted butter that was on it's way to being Alfredo sauce. That means that we are out of propane...and everything here at Casa De Diablo is gas powered. So..that means no dinner, no shower, no...normal everyday accomidiations. I call my dad who has the only means for getting the enormous freaking tank to the place where they can refuel it and he basically told me he will try to do it tomorrow afternoon...which translates to..no dinner, shower, or anything tomorrow before rehearsal. Just infuriates me when things like this happens...cause it always happens to me. It never runs out while mom is in the shower, or mathew is making tea, or in the middle of Dad's 5 course meal..nope..just Eric. I told my mom I am going to look into getting an apartment at the beginning of the new year..cause lets face it..house is not going to happen anytime soon. I will get an apartment...get out of here...get on with my life. Believe it or not..I had a good day. Now I am seriously concidering skipping rehearsal and going to see Blade 3 with Billy. I'll blog later.

Worst Firemen Ever

Last night was pretty ok..except for the other firemen clowns. There is one of the Chris' from Jaws..who is mildly annoying..but just cause he asks these random questions to fill gaps in conversation...and that would be ok if they were relevant to..ANYTHING. He's like..So..the sky is blue today..huh? THen there are the other three...Obesly overweight. We got around the first cornerof the parade and they were all severly winded...like..gasping for air..holding their sides. It was not pretty. This is when we are in street clothes, at night, without make-up. When we are in our plastic coats with make-up during the day..they are going to die, on the parade route, with kids watching. It'll be ok..I'm going to have fun either way. It's strange to be part of a group..and for the first time I can say without question that I am in the best shape, generally the most attractive, and probably have the best attitude about what we are doing. It's kinda fun. I got to see Alicia yesterday, but not nearly long enough. I have decided that I really have signed myself up for to many things. I have rehearsal for atleast 2 things everynight..and it's all at the same time. Anyway..I am going to go watch some TV and work on my lines for Billy's scene some more. I'll blog later

Ouch My Head Hurts

well Man of La Mancha went pretty well last night...outside of the laughing histerically during the death scene...and pretty much every scene Kyle was in...which is every scene. I am hoping that smooths out. My voice is almost completely back..and so naturally the music director took last right off. My friend Gered from work has stepped in to play Dr. Currasco..and did a pretty good job for his first night..with our cast, laughing, and a birthday party happening at the same time. I had a minute showing of dislike with Laura. She handed me a rootbeer float and said Drink it fast. I said thank you and she just kinda growled a whatever. I think that when I am nice to her..it throws reasons for hating me and that upsets her...causing her to hate me even more for not just letting her hate me for whatever reasons she has decided on and adhering to them for her sake. I talked to Jen several times for extending periods of time in the last two days..it was nice. Kinda like old times when I was in my apartment. I spoke to Alicia for a few moments..she was very tired..and it was obvious..so..not a very long convo. I will see her tonight at Macy's Parade Rehearsals. I have also decided that I would like people to be more forward with me about how my voice sounds. Cause I never know. I would like to know. Honestly. And that's my post for now. I may post again later in a totally unrealistic attempt to catch up with Alyson..or make her somewhat content with my blog that has been seriously lacking as of late. Blog later

Billy's Random Quiz

FIRSTS.
First best friend: Carrie N.
First car: Manticore-Full size Ford Van with a Turtle Top, a T.V., and a bed.
First real kiss: Carrie N.
First screen name: Poetremage
First self purchased CD: That's a toughie..I think it was actually John Mayer
First pets: Princess, the best German Shepard in the world...Good Nanny.
First piercing/tattoo: Not now...probably not ever.
First musician you remember hearing in your house: Not sure. Country.

.LASTS.
Last cigarette: never
Last car ride: Driving my brother to school at 6 a.m.
Last kiss: Sunday night after Finding Neverland
Last cry: Sunday night during Finding Neverland
Last movie seen: ummm..Finding Neverland
Last beverage drank: Homemade Banana Smoothie
Last food consumed: Spoonful of Chocolate Pudding
Last crush: Alicia
Last phone call: My dad
Last time showered: Yesterday
Last shoes worn: Flip-Flips.
Last cd played: Avenue Q
Last item bought: Groceries yesterday..last item of the belt was...bread.I think.
Last annoyance: My mother calling 7 times at 6:15 this morning.
Last shirt worn: greyish pocket T.
Last website visited: Hmm...maybe..blogger.com?
Last word you said: Bye
Last song you sang: Purpose-Avenue Q

What color socks are you wearing? Not applicable..
What time did you wake up today? 5:30 a.m., 6:15. 6:20, 6:30, 6:40, 12:00

.FUTURE.
where do you want to go?All tthe places I haven't been..namely...all the places.
Where are you going to live? Not sure...it's looking like possibly California
How many kids do you want? 2..I think.
What kind of car(s): I like the Toyota Matrix. Corolla S is really nice too.

.CURRENT.
Current mood: headachey
Current music: Tom And Jerry in background
Current taste: Chocolate pudding afterfunk
Current clothes: greyish pocket T, bluish boxer briefs.
Current hate: People who won't let other people be happy.

No More Apologies

Ok you guys...really not going to apologize again for my blog. Just haven't had time to post about what's been going on. Barely had time to breath, sleep, and eat lately. With work, rehearsals out the wazoo, the few happy moments I get to spend with Alicia, and a severly slow connection to the internet..I just haven't had time. I didn't even have time to memorize my lines for Billy's scene. I let him down..I know he said I didn't..but I did. I hate letting friends down. I REALLY HATE THAT. I am going to miss the first Improv show..another thing I hate...but I will be there for the second one. I guess I will need the rehearsal time for the Macy's Parade. Gotta learn that choreography. I have come to the decision that I love the McCoy Family. They are great people. They asked me what I want for Christmas and called me part of the family all in one breath. It means a lot. Hopefully I will be able to post more this week because my rehearsal shedule will slow down conciderably. I will not be working during the day giving me time to blog..when i am not running errands. I had to buy a new tired on yesterday..my dad said I was about a hundred miles from a fatal blow out..that would have been not good. Anyway..I eagerly await the next Man of La Mancha rehearsal in hopes that the gang is all there and we have a good time. I'll blog later.

Blogging At The Billy's

So I worked today. Good times. I also got my finalized information regarding the Macy's parade..not so good on the times. Literally. They moved the dates and times to directly conflict with the rest of my life. Originally the days and times were the 7th and the 9th at like 7:30 or so..and then parades everday starting on the 10th at like 12:00 till like 4:00. Well things have changed....now it is the 7th and the 8th at 7:00...yeah...I have a show on the 8th at 8. And the now totally changed times are 2:30 to 6:30. I can work around it...rehearsal is going to be interesting though cause I have rehearsal at 7 in Clermont and I won't be getting off of work at Universal until 6:30. I got to see the lovely Alicia today..YAY!! We even got to share a rotation for a while. NO tower training but that's ok. A guest tried to tip me 3 dollars today for my show...something that NEVER happens. It was awesome. Yeah..so that's life at the moment. Good, no voicey, times. Off to Improv rehearsal..where we could really use some improvement. Ha...funny...I'll blog later.