Sunday, November 1, 2009

Next Week...

This next week will be pretty busy and if all goes well, I will have some exciting news to report.

Among other things, I am starting a web design class at Mass Art, which I am very excited about!

After that, since I'm in Boston anyway, I might make a return to Live Band Karaoke at Hennesey's in Fanueil Hall...haven't been there in close to 2 months...should be fun!

The online marketing for "The Legacy" is going well, should have some reviews and/or interviews from some online publications and blogs, so that'll be exciting!

It looks like we'll be premiering "The Legacy" in LA very shortly too...stay tuned for details!

"The Legacy" will probably be the last film I'll ever do, as I have no money to make my own films, I get nothing out of working for free anymore, and no one has hired me for paid work in 5 years of sending out resumes...so if you ever were going to help me out...this would be the time.

Sunday, October 25, 2009

On Another Note...

Please read the Good Stuff that happened to me in the post below this one, but I would be remiss if I failed to mention a theme of my week:

I've had to write off a few people who are clearly not On Board for whatever reason.

1.) The You're Good Enough To Be My Friend, Just Not My Boyfriend Chick. I have (Had) a couple of these in my life lately.

I don't really need another person, especially a woman, who I offer something to, but who offers me nothing in return.

Yeah...I'm nice, funny, a good conversationalist, knows how to have a good time, and always seems to have 30 people around him at all times...

But that's what I offer you...but what do you have for me? You don't seem to want to have an actual conversation about anything, have a debate, flirt, or connect me with your rich business contacts...you don't want to dance, hook up, chat, go for a walk, make out, invite me to your art show, bring your girl friends around so I could maybe interest them in what you are not, or do anything just me and you...

I definitely don't need a woman who clearly sees that I'm interested in getting to know her better but who clearly has no interest in getting to know me any better.

That's a parasitic relationship, and one I don't need...gone.

2.) A business associate who was already kinda morally questionable and who turned out to be a User, but who has nothing to offer me...gone....don't need that in my life.

3.) A Serial Non-Shower-Upper to our events/parties...gone.
Repeatedly not showing up after saying you're gonna show and not inviting us out to any of your various events...and then never communicating in any way besides FB...why even pretend we're friends? Is your ego so fragile?...gone.

Now, read below the Truly Awesome Good Stuff of my week!!!

Saturday, October 24, 2009

The Week That Was...

I had a pretty full/fun/crazy week, so if you're interested, here it is:

LAST SATURDAY
I threw my "Rock On Like Flan Ugly Sweater/Jed's Birthday Surprise Party" and people actually came to it! Yesss!!! (40 people said they were coming, 24 people showed.)

I threw a Surprise Party for myself (yes, really,) that included an Ugly Sweater contest.

My little sister was kind enough to let me use her apartment since I live at home with my Mom. Sam (my sister,) also got a cake for me and prizes for the contest.

I won the contest with my truly ugly "Top Hats and Cat's Sweater," (I'll post a pic soon.)

I thought three other friends of mine who made their costumes out of grocery bags and glitter should have won, but the Mass's voices were heard!

I DID NOT win the numerous Dance-Off's that occurred thanks to the super-coolness of my friends and the quality Kick-Ass dance mix I worked hard on to create.

A bunch of people showed that I didn't expect...including some very nice, very attractive foreign Au Pairs...so I had that going for me which is nice.

I got meet some new people, got my separate friends to perhaps make new friends, and I got to see everyone have a good time.

That certain people who said they were coming didn't show, was okay, because the party rocked, and the people who did come made the night as special as it was.

It was the wildest and longest party I have every thrown, and it was the most fun EVVVAA! If you missed it, you missed out...you Snooze You Lose, Sucka!

(A side note to all of this: A new friend that I don't really know all that well asked me to invite everyone that was at my party to his Halloween Party next week!!)

I just think it's funny because honestly, my friends are basically just people who are friends of my sister and brother and who I am still getting to know...I guess I just ooze Coolness!

SUNDAY
Rolled into Cambridge for Improv class, still pretty hungover. It turns out, so was pretty much everyone else from class who went to the party, so at least I wasn't alone.

This was the day it started snowing...seriously snowing in October...seriously? Snowball size flakes, fo reals!

After class we met JB at Tavern and Sam, JB, Paolo, Jack, LK, and I had our usual dinner, drinks, and rowdy conversation...Good Times!

Some of us then moseyed back over to Improv Boston to catch a show. The troupe was a bunch of IB alums from the 80's and 90's...who were in their 40's or 50's. It was definitely cool/interesting to see how the non-Hipster generation does improv...to end the night, we went on stage to play a few games for the audience...and that was the night...not too shabby!

MONDAY
I had drinks with Zack at People's Republik, between Central and Harvard Square. Zach is my Middle Sister's ex-Boyfriend. They had been dating for, I think, 5 years, or around there, so this was the first time I had seen him in months.

I suppose it could have been awkward, and probably should have been...but at this point in my massive brain's development, I consider human drama as silly and as important as drama between a bunch of hamsters...I just don't have time for it.

I have only 50, maybe 60 Summers/Christmases/Birthdays left...I don't have any interest in filling up my days will petty human awkwardness/drama/whatever.

Anyway, it was nice to get out, good to see Zack and fun to hang at P.R again.

I had been considering getting an online Masters (Certificate) in Online Marketing from San Francisco University at the cost of over $5500...that I don't have.

I was a definitely turned off by the fact that the college has basically out-sourced the sales of this program to a company that has one goal and one goal only...Sales. Which isn't such a bad thing, except when you sell something as honorable as an education and use tactics usually reserved for Used Car salesman...well, it can turn some people away...including me.

I basically came to the conclusion that saying I have an ONLINE certificate in Internet Marketing may not be the Golden Ticket to a new job that I am looking for...especially at a cost of 6 months and close to $6000.

So, I'm just going to study on my own and take a Web Design course at Mass Art for $500.

Anyway, me and Zach walked over to Tavern to watch the end of Monday Night Football and to continue catching up...it was good to see him and to talk to a Dude my own age.

Don't get me wrong, I enjoy my talks with my teenage co-workers and college-age chick friends about "Gossip Girl" and "Glee," and I enjoy talking with my "Mother-of-4" friends about every aspect of their lives, and I enjoy talking with the Senior citizens at the club about the state of the economy and their most recent health problems, I really do...but I'm a Dude, so it was good to have a similar/different perspective represented.

Zach thinks I should open a Night Club...Yeah, I Bring Tha Party, so why not?

TUESDAY
Tuesday, two cool things happened: 1.) We launched the website for "The Legacy."

You can view it here at: http://www.seasidepictures.com/thelegacy

It really does look amazingly awesome, check it out fo sho.

And 2.) My friend Blake, who was the star of "Dance to the Offbeat," the AFI Directing Workshop for Women" project I produced, got a legit TV deal with ABC! I'm totally jealous, but totally happy/proud of his success...Go Blake!

WEDNESDAY
I worked until 8 PM then came home and Worked on another website I'm launching soon and on writing my book

THURSDAY
A bunch of friends from Improv went to see Gorefest at Improv Boston. It was good to see W, M, and T again...Tavern as usual. Then on to IB for a very entertaining horror/comedy/musical show that my sister choreographed the numbers for.

It was better than I expected since I don't like musicals and don't like horror. The best thing about it, other than the splattered fake blood on the audience was a song about "Creepy Carl," the strange janitor at the High School (yeah, we all had one.)

After all that, the 45 minutes back home to try to get some writing done.

FRIDAY
I won BEST RED CARPET STRUT, beating out a fancy 16 year-old and sassy 13 year old...what is that you ask? Well, since you asked, it was at...

Sam's Performing Arts Connection Gala. She runs how own singing, acting, and dance studio, mainly for elementary and middle school-agers. The Gala was a fundraiser for the group to try to build an actual theater space.

There was a Red Carpet, a silent auction, and a fancy dinner served. Everybody got dressed up...well, except me...I came in my work clothes plus a tie I bought that day from TJ Maxx...that's just how I roll!

It was nice to see so many kids who were once pretty tame, now comfortable to perform, grab the spotlight, and hold their own in a conversation with an adult.

Seriously, I really think that kids who are a part of Sam's group will be more likely to have success in their lives because they will be more confident and sure, more able to stand up for themselves, and more likely to have a strong self-image. They are also less likely to be abused (in any form) by other kids, their parents, boyfriends, random strangers, bosses, etc.

Confidence, knowing that you are worth it, being comfortable to voice your opinion...these are the cornerstones to an amazing life...just sayin.'

I tried to create a Disco Inferno on the dance floor, but this night was really about the girls, so they didn't really need me...When you got Miley Cirus and the Macarena, tween girls and younger are all set.

It was also nice to see some grown-up friend's their as well, but other than that, there wasn't much meant for me, so Peaced Out pretty quickly.

However, the event seemed to be a massive success. The people I talked to were really happy to be there and loved the auction items they won, so I think a good night was had by all.

SATURDAY
I only get 2 Saturdays off a month, so I usually have to use those days to do chores and to just chill...this Saturday was no different.

I started my morning by going on my Once-A-Year shopping spree.

I bought 2 new pairs of shoes, including some fancy brown Sketchers and a SUPER COOL pair of Zoo York High Tops (complete with complimentary rubber cockroach...not sure what that's about).

I then went to really the only place I shop for clothes, other than TJ Maxx, EXPRESS. I expected to see my homey S.F there, but I guess she was on her break...bummed I didn't get to see her.

Later, she scolded me on Facebook for not saying hey, but I still need a couple more pairs of jeans, so I'll catch her next time when they have a sale.

I was invited to go to see a comedy show at The Burren in Somerville with a bunch of friends, but I really just wanted to stay in, chill out, get some writing done, and get some sleep.

I did want to go, however...but I'm an Old Man, so partying on the previous F, S, Su, M, Th, Fr and Sun is rough for me.



SUNDAY
Today, we have the week off from Improv class, so some of the Improvers are meeting up in JP to do some Improv play on our own...and drink. We'll see how that combo goes.

After that, we may catch a Halloween Lantern Festival, whatever that is! Then some of us are off to Gorefest...2nd time for me, 1st for others...I'm totally psyched to see it again.

I'm also spending the day sending Press Releases to online publications telling them about "The Legacy." If you have any ideas on how to get the word out, please let me know...The trailer can be seen at: http://www.seasidepictures.com/thelegacy.

Like you didn't know that already ;)

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Our First Industry Review For The Legacy!

"The Legacy" has received our first online press/review:

http://itsjustmovies.com/2834

Check it out!

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Ugly Sweater Party Dance Mix

Here's the playlist for the our AMAZING Dance Party on Saturday...be the end of the night, some songs were moved, added, or deleted, but mainly, the following is in the order we played the songs:

(P.S: Please notice how the songs getter "better" closer to midnight, at the peak of the dancing.)

9:30 PM
Laid James
Wind It Up Gwen Stefani
We Takin' Over (feat. Akon, T.I., Rick Ross, Fat Joe, Baby & Lil' Wayne DJ Khaled
Who Am I (What's My Name)? Snoop Dogg
(If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To Weezer
Womanizer Britney Spears
So What P!nk
Without Me Eminem
In da Club 50 Cent
The Most Beautiful Girl (In the Room) Flight of the Conchords
YES LMFAO
Let's Get It Started (Spike Mix) [Bonus Track] Black Eyed Peas
Down (feat. Lil Wayne) Jay Sean
Barbie Girl (Radio) Aqua
10:15 PM
Let Me Clear My Throat (Live) DJ Kool
Drop It Low Ester Dean & Chris Brown
Dracula's Lament Jason Segel
Full HouseTheme TV Theme Songs
Whenever, Wherever Shakira
Right Round Flo Rida
Crowd -No Pause Girl Talk
Jump Kris Kross
What I Like About You The Romantics
Now That We Found Love Heavy D & The Boyz
Undone (The Sweater Song) Weezer
Too Many Dicks on the Dance Floor Flight of the Conchords
Mr. Brightside The Killers
Poker Face Lady GaGa
Paparazzi Lady GaGa
Shake It Up (Hold Ya Head) Visage
Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It) Beyoncé
Fire Burning Sean Kingston
Ding Dong Song (Radio Edit) Gunther & the Sunshine Girls & The Sunshine Girls
Low (feat. T-Pain) Flo Rida
Play Your Part (Pt. 2) Girl Talk
11:30
Bye Bye Bye *NSYNC
Semi-Charmed Life Third Eye Blind
The Sweater Meryn Cadell
The Question Is What Is the Question? (Radio Edit) Scooter
Party Up (Up in Here) DMX
Jump Around House Of Pain
3 Britney Spears
Just Dance Lady GaGa & Colby O'Donis
Pump It Black Eyed Peas
Beat It Michael Jackson
Thriller Michael Jackson
All The Small Things Blink 182
Don't Stop Believin' (Glee Cast Version) Glee Cast
Baby Got Back Sir Mix A Lot
Hey Ya! OutKast
Wannabe Spice Girls
Let It Rock Kevin Rudolf & Lil Wayne
Smells Like Billie Jean (Mashups Remix) Michael Jackson vs. Nirvana
Ice Ice Baby (Edit) Vanilla Ice
Heaven DJ Sammy & Yanou featuring Do
Dirrty (Featuring Redman) Christina Aguilera featuring Redman
Hot in Herre Nelly
Play That Funky Music Wild Cherry
TV Show Theme Songs - Themes - Beverly Hills 90210 TV Show Theme Songs
All Star Smash Mouth
Forever Chris Brown
Big Poppa The Notorious B.I.G.
Dancing With Myself Billy Idol
Electric Boogie (Radio Mix) Marcia Griffiths
Gold Digger Kanye West & Jamie Foxx
Get Down Tonight KC & The Sunshine Band
Boom Boom Boom The Outhere Brothers
Gettin' Jiggy Wit It Will Smith
Summer Nights John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
Respect Aretha Franklin
80's Rock-Def Leopard - Pour Some Sugar On Me
get low feat ying yang twins Lil Jon and The Eastside Boyz
Traffic Tiësto
Brick House The Commodores
Girls Just Want to Have Fun Cyndi Lauper
I Want You to Want Me (Live) Cheap Trick
Yeah! (feat. Lil' Jon & Ludacris) Usher
Let's Go Crazy Prince & The Revolution
Good Girls Go Bad (feat. Leighton Meester) Cobra Starship
If U Seek Amy Britney Spears
Why Can't I Be You? The Cure
I Love College Asher Roth
Walking On Sunshine Katrina & The Waves
12 AM Midnight The Cast of Zack and Miri Make a Porno
This Is How We Do It Montell Jordan
Sexy Bitch (feat. Akon) David Guetta
If Janet Jackson
I'm a Lonely Little Petunia Imogen Heap
Kiss Me I'm #!@*faced Dropkick Murphys
Milkshake (Radio Mix) Kelis
sunday bloody sunday rx
It Takes Two Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock
Say Hey (I Love You) [feat. Cherine Anderson] Michael Franti & Spearhead
Shawty Get Loose Lil Mama
Celebration Madonna
You Can Do It Ice Cube
Intergalactic Beastie Boys
Flagpole Sitta Harvey Danger
Hypnotize The Notorious B.I.G.
Just a Girl No Doubt
Blister in the Sun Violent Femmes
TV Theme Songs - Family Matters
Smack That (Dirty) Akon featuring Eminem
Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now) C+C Music Factory
Cotton Eye Joe Starsound Orchestra
Buttons The Pussycat Dolls featuring Big Snoop Dogg
Sweet Caroline Neil Diamond
Rhythm Is a Dancer (Original Mix) Snap!
I Touch Myself The Divinyls
Sandstorm Countdown Singers
Can't Get You out of My Head Kylie Minogue
Don't Stop Believin' Journey
Hungry Like the Wolf Duran Duran
(I Wanna Be) 500 Miles Proclaimers
Summer of '69 Bryan Adams
Dancing Queen ABBA
Anything, Anything Dramarama
Come on Eileen Dexy's Midnight Runners
Loser Beck
Stanky Legg GS Boyz
Work It Missy Elliott
My name is crazy Eminem vs Britney Spears
Super Freak Rick James
Crazy Gnarls Barkley
We Will Rock You Queen
My Own Worst Enemy Lit
Paradise City Guns N' Roses
Like a Prayer Madonna
The Sweet Escape Gwen Stefani
American Boy (feat. Kanye West) Estelle
We Are All On Drugs (Corrected Mix) Weezer
Canned Heat Jamiroquai
This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race Fall Out Boy
I'm Shipping Up to Boston Dropkick Murphys
Crazy In Love Beyoncé
How Far We've Come Matchbox Twenty
Fighter Christina Aguilera
Love Train The O'Jays
Ayo Technology 50 Cent & Justin Timberlake
Because I Got High Afroman
Lose Control (Featuring Ciara & Fat Man Scoop) (Clean Album Version) Missy Elliott
Everyday It's 1989 Moby
Say It Right Nelly Furtado
The Bad Touch Bloodhound Gang
ABC Jackson 5
Bootylicious Destiny's Child
Get Ur Freak On (LP Version) Missy Elliott
You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) Dead or Alive
SexyBack Justin Timberlake
Peace with Inches Speech Al Pacino
Livin' on a Prayer Bon Jovi
Tipsy (Radio Mix) J-Kwon
Footloose Kenny Loggins
Groove Is In the Heart Deee-Lite
Mony Mony Billy Idol
Life is a Highway Tom Cochrane

Friday, October 16, 2009

"The Legacy" Teaser Trailer and Website Online!

Ho-Lee Moly!!

Stop what you're doing right now and go to:

http://www.seasidepictures.com/thelegacy/

to see an amazing website and an even more amazing trailer for the last film I produced, "The Legacy." Mike Doto, you're Da Man!!!

Sunday, October 11, 2009

"MAYBE" Is Such A Lame Response

Putting "MAYBE" (or not responding at all,) on an evite or RSVP, is just about the LAMEST thing a person can do.

Seriously.

"Maybe" really means: "No, but I don't have the guts to admit it to you."

Grow up, raise yourself out of the primordial soup of abstract human emotion that you live in and just be honest with yourself and YOUR FRIEND about what you're doing with your Saturday night....how hard is that?

Honesty, People...give it a shot, it might grow on you.

"Maybe" can also mean: "I'm hoping for something better, so I'm leaving my options open."

What kind of friend...what kind of person, does that?

A user, a simpleton, an insincere shell of flesh with no real grasp on how to treat their FRIENDS with respect and honor...

Now, if you don't really know the person, or just met them, or actually do have another commitment, I understand a little, but even then...

Get in the game, make a stand, just be adult! (Or be the way an adult should be!)

I, for one find it tragically sad that a lot of human beings out there are so dense, so wrapped up in their own lives, so insecure, and rude that they can't take 7 SECONDS out of THREE WEEKS to let a friend (casual or otherwise,) know what their intentions are (not what they are going to do for sure, just their intentions!)

AND...

If you get a REMINDER and a request from your FRIEND to respond, and you still don't take the 7 seconds to respond? Well then...

Not only are you not a good friend, but you are not a good person.

I expect more from people and so should you.