So This One Time, At The Gala

Tonight was the 2nd annual Moon's and Star's Gala..it was fun. Here's some pics.

Look...I got all dressed up.

My wonderful tablemates Denise, Melissa, and Layne.

Amber and Tracy sitting at another table...across the room....whatever... :)

Alyson....sitting with Amber and Tracy...

Melissa is either amused or angered by dinner.

Rob and Nathan singing Agony.

Our Masters of Ceremony Nathan and Andrew hamming it up.

Denise and Rob singing Secret Garden

Jan And Cathy....who can do anything better than who?

Cloud 9

So life is pretty good. I'm working a lot, making money, living in an awesome apartment, my entertainment jobs are pretty steady, I have a skip in my step and someone on my mind. I am performing a couple songs at the Gala on Saturday at Moonlight. That will be fun..get all dressed up and sing and stuff. Might even wear a tux. Gotta go buy some shoes. Money is a little tight due to all the having to spend it on the apartment and stuff..and we will be having a Walmart Card party here pretty soon. The idea is you come see the apartment and rather than bringing us stuff we don't really need you bring us a walmart card so we can add them all together and get the stuff we need. That way no one has to worry about anything...a couple dollars goes a long way....and if you don't want to bring the walmart card...that's cool too. I mean..we will glare at you the whole party with a shameful countenance...but still...we'll probably still love you...in time. Anyway..I should get back to work. I'll talk to you later.

We're Here

So Billy and I moved in today...gonna be a good time. The A/C isn't working up to par...but we will get that fixed. Later.

A Night In Cyberland

Ok..so last night was probably the most boring 6 hours of paid time in my entire life. There were about 3000 computer programmers at that event..and dear god. How interesting can the same story about computer chips being made out of silicone and alluminum be? Not very...that's how interesting. So yeah...all in all it was a good night. I got a date..with a fellow performer..not a computer programmer....I don't think I would have the strength. Get this...Rob Thomas was there...and he sang a few Matchbox 20 songs..and he slowed them down. I miss Angst Rob Thomas...he apparently decided that the computer programmer crowd would be more into the Mellow Intensity Rob Thomas. He misjudged. But it was still a good concert. Now I'm off to...get paid...and not really have anything to do. Pretty slow here. I am running the whole factory by myself today basically. The big boss, my boss, and the repair boss are all in meetings all day. At 12:30 or so I am taking a 2 hr lunch and going to juggle for Tracy's class carnival...thing. I learned a new trick...the juggler apple eating juggle trick. You know...where you juggle 3 apples and eat one while you are doing it. It probably has a better name..but that one works for me. K...I'll blog later.

The Calm Before The Storm

So it's kinda slow at work today. I did all the shipping pretty much by myself...and helped to install some A/C units for the magazines. Tonight is a big night at Universal. Not gonna lay down the details..but it is...wish me luck. Billy and I officially move one week from today...and I have yet to pack a thing. I will end up doing it all Wednesday night...I have all day off Thursday to get everything situated. It will be nice to be closer to the world. I have abs..that's kinda wierd. The other day I did the obligitory "I'm so fikkin hungry" stomach rub and stopped and went.."WAIT A MINUTE! I have abs?". Yes they are under a thin layer of fat...but they are there....I give it 3 months and I will have that fat ebbed away and I will be all...ab...d. Mardi Gras is great. Love the people I am working with...made some great friends....learned how to dance a little more comfortably. "You Can't Take It With You" is right on schedule according the director Joel. He says it is going to be a good show. We already have half a house sold for opening night on May 5th. That's cool. K...yeah...That's it. I'll blog later.

The Game That Stole My Heart...(And Other Cheesy Headlines

So I have been playing Kingdom Hearts 2 pretty much every spare moment of my life for the past few days...getting only the required amount of sleep to function and drinking AMP by Moutain Dew. The game is great. Love it. Got a PS2...and this time I swear that is my last frivilous spending for a while... I am going to Bonnaroo again this year with Joel. That was fun last year...so why not do that again. One of the few vacations in my entire life that I came back feeling rested from...just got away from the outside world for 4 days...it was nice and it will be again....and this time I will have a little money to buy my friends nice hippie merchandise. Anyway..work calls. I want to go to the movies tonight if anyone is interested give me a call or a message or whatever. I was thinking horror...but if no one contacts me I will delve back into Kingdom Hearts 2. I'll blog later.

So My Conscious And I Got Together And Talked About It...

And we'er not going to feel bad about this. "Yeah...f you!" he he he. That was one of the many highlights of last nights rehearsal. I know it's only the second rehearsal but this show looks like it's going to be great. And not even cause of me...I'm pretty...boring really. The rest of the cast is hilarious...and we've only blocked the first Act...and there are 3. Gonna be fun. I'l blog later.

Return To Solla Solew

So last night was the first real rehearsal for "You Can't Take It With You". It's so good to be back. I only did a few minutes of work last night..but it was great. Having a director talk to me about voice placement and characterization. It's just...refreshing. So...I'm back..and I'm happy. It was good to spend the night thinking about Tony's crap rather than Eric's crap. And it continues tonight. On a totally different note...a pretty nerdy one..KINGDOM HEARTS 2 COMES OUT TOMORROW!!!!! If you lost respect for me...sorry...you would have lost it pretty soon anyway. It's going to be hart to tear me away from the ps2 for until this weekend....well it will be hard for most people. There are a couple that I would sit the controller aside for. Call to find out if you are one of them. :) I'll blog later! <~~~~What's that mean again? Alyson? Billy? Anyone?

Wants vs. Needs

So I was thinking about life today and where I am at in it and something crossed my mind from a conversation I had with Tracy the other day. I told her that most people focus on what they need and let what they want fall to the wayside. That society forces what we "need" to do on us and makes us let go of most of our wants. I think that is why I am attracted to the people that I am. Usually they are people who have found a way to make the two things mesh. To make their wants fulfill their needs. I want to be that kind of person. I find myself frequently enjoying what I do...but it isn't what I want to do. I want to be onstage, I want to entertian people, I want to make kids laugh, make mothers cry, make fathers look at their lives and their children differently. That's how I feel when I am onstage. I truly love going on the thrill ride that is being someone else. I sit at work today and while I am doing the job that I am truly enjoying and trying my best to love because I know it's what I "need" to do...thinking about the show I am rehearsing for tonight and the people I will get to see and share the rehearsal space with as we shed ourselves and slip on something a little more unknown and comfortable at the same time. I have to figure out how to make what I want and I what I need to mesh. My mother spent most of her life to this point doing what she needed to do and now she is medicated to stay happy. I know it's a genetic thing...and work didn't have a lot to do with it...but it did have SOMETHING to do with it. I love you all..I really do. You hold me together. You keep me in line. And you are one of my wants that is a need aswell. I don't say it enough..and I don't show it enough. And this job does have the fullfil the want of having the money and the schedule to show you all how much I love you. Please think about this for a few minutes and see if your wants and needs are meshing..and if they are...bravo. You have achieved something that I feel few do. I know that this is kinda strange coming from me right now. I've just been kinda comtemplative lately...about life. I met someone who I find very interesting and think maybe I want to spend some time with and that seems to want to know about me....which made me want to try to know me better as well. I think that's all for now. I'll blog later.

Oh The Stupid

So I got one of the harshest rejections I have ever gotten last night. The exact words used as an excuse for standing me up were, "Um, I unfortunately I got a better offer." ....
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Yeah. That's right. Someone actually said that to me. It's things like that that make you want to just give up on dating and finding someone special all together...cause you just start to think that there isn't anyone special...just a lot of people who are especially ignorant to the way to handle any social situation. On other news...AHHHH!!!! Also.. I am working a lot. La Maitre is fun..most of the time. Building a lot of pyro. That's fun. Also doing Mardi Gras as showboat dancer #4..who I have named Showboat Willy. Just seemed to fit. And my white man dance is apparently getting less embarrasing. In the beginning I was scoring a 1 on the white man scale...now I am up to a 6. The scale works on a reverse numbering system where 1 is more white and 10 is less white. But I have been informed that a 6 on the white man scale is still like a negative 8 on the black man scale..so I got some work to do. Anyway..back to the ol' exploding grind stone. Later yall.

Strongbadia Lives!

So we got the apartment. We move in on April 13th. That is exactly 5 weeks from today so if you guys have furniture or anything that you want to get rid of message me or something and find out if we need it. We will probably pay you for it..or atleast cart it off for you. The apartment is over in Ocoee, just east of the West Oaks Mall. Vizcaya Lakes. Beautiful property. I am at lunch now after 2 days of not working cause I was ridiculously sick...like violently ill...like 104 temp...for 2 days..not good. I am now popping vitamins like they are candy. I'll blog later.

Bloggin From Work

So it's really slow at work...and I know I get no sympathy and I am not asking for it. That seems to be something that people get confused lately...sharing what is going on in your life and how you feel about it isn't necessarily begging for sympahty. I feel like crap...The flu has claimed three people's time and energy at the shop thus far...and there are only 5 of us...and now it's seems to have set it's sites on me. Headache, sniffles, body aches. No good. I am supposed to go to a show tonight called "Musicals of Musicals". That should be fun.
Now...on to what is really on my mind. I want to know...and to apologize if the answer is yes to this...if I have been a little hot and cold lately. Bi-polar I mean. I know it's genetic...and I have noticed getting ridiculously mad over nothing...I just want to know if it's all in my head knowing that symptoms of bi-polar usually show in your early to mid-twenties and I have a history of it. I know I am stressed right now...about the apartment and everything. Just want to get my life going and it seems like everyone else in the world is just kinda trudging along waiting for things to happen...I want to make things happen. And no Billy..I am not directing this at you...We talked...I understand why you didn't go get the paperwork. The apartment complex is taking their time too.
I think that's it for now. Blog later.

That's What I Said About Paris Hilton!

So that was the qoute of the day from me. I won't explain as...well...as I don't want to. So the new job is going very very well. I am working 9 hours a day and getting acclimated to that is tough. I find myself exhausted by 9 at night...which is just wierd for me..being a night owl. I am loving the money though. It's nice to still worry about money...but know that I don't REALLY have to as much. On that note....I turned in an application for an apartment today. Billy and I are hopefully going to be moving into a 2 bed/2 bath apartment over by the West Oaks Mall. It's a place called Vizcala Lakes. It's really nice. If everything goes as planned we will be moving in April 15th. My bedroom will be 13x 12.5 ft. So nice. Walk in closet. Near town....literally across the street from the mall. It will be heaven. I literally can't wait to have A/C, Heat, Hot water on command without worry whether or not I will run out, Cable TV, Cable Internet...oh so nice. Ok..now that I'm done drooling...I'll blog later.

The Eric Update. Now With Less Suicidal Undertones!

Hey guys. Sorry about the blog the other day. It was right after I found out that Sam had been missing all day. It was rough. He came back the next morning...the pad of his right front paw all torn up from him getting his ass kicked somewhere. He's fine..been sleeping and eating nonstop since he got back. I don't think he wants to go outside for a while. In other new...I got a promotion already..I am now a full-time employee of La Maitre Orlanndo. It's cool. I love my job. Putting together a lot of low explosive confetti bursts and some giant fireball cannons and stuff like that. I'm having a blast...no pun intended. Annyway...I'll blog later. I am going to check out some apartments and see when it is feasible for me to move out. Later

And God Said, "I'm Sorry You're Too Happy..."

Then he shit all over my sitauation. The day started wonderfully. New job was going great, the woman they had offered the full-time position to had passed on it for a better job, I was offered the opportunity to get that job as soon as I am trained. Financially things were looking great. Still are. Then I get home and my mother tells me that Sam is missing. That's right..apparently this morning right after I got to work he darted out the backdoor when my mom went to feed my grandmother's outside cats. They tried to catch him a couple times but had been so far unsuccessful. Now he is gone, without a sign. Thanks for that. Am I not allowed one happy day without reprecussion? Fucking world. I'll blog later.

To Good To Be True?

The show last night went pretty well. Carol and Jim loved it...I'm really happy. Their opinion means so much to me. Carol played my mother in Look Homeward, Angel. She is an amazing equity actress and an amazing person. Her husband Jim was also in the show and played one of the borders. Great guy and can definetly his own when onstage with Carol...so amazing as well. They got my number and we are going to grab some coffee or do lunch or somethingbefore they leave on Wednsday of next week. Carrie and Carla came to the show too and liked it. I'm glad. I finally got Giants in the Sky right. Tracy and I were talking about it and finally pin pointed what was wrong. I was telling the story and teaching them the lesson as Jan told me to do. I just had to find the difference between someone telling the story and teaching the lesson and experiencing the lesson while you are telling it. It took a while but I think I figured it out. Thanks for helping me get there Trace.

Now onto the other news of the morning....I GOT THE JOB!!! I am going to be working part time as a pyrotechnician guy at La Maire FX in Groveland Florida. Score. 25-30 hours a week with 12-17 dollars an hour under my belt. Going to be fun...hopefully. I'll blog later.

The Myspace Survey I Yoinked From Alyson

Nothing But A Quizzie Survey Thing

Do you still talk to your first boyfriend/girlfriend?
Yeah. On occasion. She's getting married on the 4th of July.

What should you be doing right now?
Sleeping..fighting crime...finding a cure for cancer...starring in a feature film. In that order.

What kind of music did you listen to in elementary school?
Prepare yourself...country.

What's the best thing about your day today?
Hanging out with my aunt for a while.

Do you enjoy Texas hold'em?
Yes. Especially when the celebrities play it.

Are you against same sex marriage?
Nope. How could allowing people who are in love to get married possibly hurt anyone. What happened to allowing the persuit of happiness.

Have you been on a date in the past week?
Not a date persay.

Have you kissed someone you don't like?
Yeah. You do stupid things in high school..and she was pretty dimwitted.

Can you quote an *Nsync song lyric?
If I could differentiate between Nsync and Backstreet boys...maybe.

Are most of the friends in your life new or old?
Yes.

Do you like your parents?
Most of the time.

Tell us about the last conversation you had?
It was with my Aunt during George A. Romero's Land of the Dead. Good movie.

Where do you see yourself in one month?
Ummm...hopefully packing and shipping pyrotechnics during the day and going home to my really nice apartment at night. It is complete with a money vault and I will swim in it like Scrooge Mcduck.

What is your favorite smell?
Fresh baked Pizza Loaf. So good. Either that or the after smell of fireworks.

Do you consider yourself a clean person?
Yes. I don't like the ripeness of a ripe me.

What are you doing tomorrow?
Hanging at the house I am housesitting..then doing a show. COME SEE IT!

Have you ever gone to therapy?
Nope. I am therapy free. When I have money I should probably fix that.

Have you ever gone camping?
Yeah. A long time ago. I went with the Indian guides. That's like boyscouts....but...offensive to an entire race of regional peoples.

Have you ever had a stalker?
Does a blog stalker count? Cause I almost had one of those...kinda. But he never told me who he was...wonder what he looked like.

Have you ever seen your best friend naked?
Nope. I have only seen Billy clothed...and I think we will keep it that way.

What does your myspace name mean?
Ummm...it means...great leader in norse circles.

How many comments do you have?
Obviously we haven't met...I'm Lazy..and you are?

How many profile views do you have?
Just over a thousand last I checked.

What's your current relationship status?
Profoundly single and incredibly available.

What are you wearing right now?
Some shorts that I bought a year ago when I went clothes shopping with Joel to get some clothes that fit..they are too big now. That's wierd. I wear small....shudder.

What is your current problem?
I have a slight headache and that gooey post nasally drippy throat feeling.

Can you dance?
Dance is all about confidence...so to answer your question...maybe...sometimes... with enough confidence builders in my system. But when in character I think I pull it off ok.

Who do you love most?
I'm gonna go with....Someone..who...likes...pizza.

What makes you most happy?
Stage.

Are you musical?
What kinda question is that? Am I musical?!?!? Am I in musicals? Yes...a lot. Do I sing? Therefore producing music and being musical myself? Yes...a lot. Do I play an instrument? Yes..I can pluck things out on a piano. Be more specific...geez.

What would you do if you woke up one morning and found out you were on cocaine?
Ummm...make...new....friends? No seriously...first I would probably go and find my clothes and put them on. Then I would introduce myself to the naked person beside me and see what they remember from the night before. Then I would find out where I was and find out how to get home.

Name one obvious quality you have?
Well...I'm...male.

Are you happy today?
Yes.

Name someone with the same birthday as you.
You know...that guy. The one...who did the things that was important.

Where was your first French kiss?
I've never been to France...but I'm hoping for a little cafe. Seriously..in my van when I was in high school. Parked on the side of grassy lake rd.

What is your biggest mistake this year?
Trying to be nice to people who twist your words.

Say something totally random about you.
I'm a very attractive man. It's random...trust me.

Has anyone ever said you looked like a celebrity?
Yeah. I have gotten 3. Tobey Maquire, Topher Grace, and the kid who played Finch on the American Pie Movies.

Do you still watch kids movies or TV shows?
Definetly. Kim Possible is playing right now. Ron is a pink sloth.

Are you comfortable with your height?
Yes. 6 foot is a very nice height for a guy I think. I could work on the toning of my body a little bit..but my height is very nice.

A Moment of Silence For The Lappy

Well folks...it finally happened. The Lappy is dead. He died a few days ago and I have been using a mac ever since. I am housesitting over in Orlando and they have a mac...so I've been using it. I may be able to resurrect The Lappy when my refund check comes in..but until then things are looking bleek. On another note I am housesitting in a wonderful house for wonderful people. Cable, central heat and air, big bed, huge shower, and in the booming UCF college people area. Love it. I interviewed for the job and it went very well. I should know something by tomorrow...hopefully. My face is all blue from holding my breath. It's a great opportunity. That's the end of this blog. I'll blog later. Long Live The Lappy.

Muscley Goldfish of Stenography!!!

So tomorrow is my Aunt's surgery. I am going to take my cousin Tristan to school and then pick him up and take him to the hospital so he can see his grandma. My mom is here too. She's on the verge of a bi-polar break..not sure if she will keep it together or what..but she is definetly there. I have been able to hear it in her voice for about a week now. She's not getting better. I know there is stress all over the place now and it's tough. Sometimes I wish I had some mood stabilizers to help me out...so I know she's having a rough time with it. I applied for a 12-17 dollar an hour position today with a company that needed a tech person. I know the woman whose husband is doing the hiring so...score. I don't think I am qualified...but she said I should be fine. There will be a conference call tomorrow that will....do...something. The details are a little vaque. Anyway...the stress is mounting. I think I am going to start working out with Billy....if I beef up a little I won't look so skinny and everyone will get off my back. So the grab bag of things to give me a hard time about will be lessened by one. If I get the job it will be lessened by two. That still leaves plenty. I'll blog later.

Jack, Jack, Jack

So Into The Wooeds is in full swing and going very well. I have to say that Jack is one of the few roles I am going to miss when it is over. I really feel the connection...I care about the stupid styrofoam cow. I am definetly going to lose it the last night...blubber like a fool, as I did in Man Of La Mancha. Anyway..come see it if you can. Blog later.