It's time to check in and see how I'm doing at the game of life right now. Did some things right, some wrong, and some not at all. I knew the challenges that would face me since I decided to get a degree in Media Production. Film is probably one of the most cut throat industries there is, next to Columbia Drug Lords and Private Security Contractors. Given all it's faults, it's still an amazing place to be and it opens doors to a lot of experiences I want to have.
STUFF DONE RITE
Foot In the Door:
Between graduation and now, I've been an intern for a local film company in my hometown. I've dropped their name enough times and anyone who actually reads this whiny tripe will know who they are. Even though I'm not being paid, it's the best job I've ever had. I know that if I stick with them and wait for the right opportunity, something good will come of it. Right now I'm helping promote a film they made back in '07. I'm in the midst of a somewhat secret project that'll go up at the end of summer to promote the movie launching on iTunes.
Break Into the Indie Scene:
I volunteer at the indie theater whenever I can and that's been a good way to just meet people. Can't say that I had that many friends in College, but it still sucked to leave them. Although some of the regulars at the theater are "eccentric" it's nice to know a circle of people who like to watch movies outside of the mainstream. It's also a great way to feel like an arrogant douche, I finished college I earned it.
Writing That Two Feet:
My screenwriting professor liked to quote some guy who said that all writers have to write at least two feet of material before they can even think about selling their work. Right now I'm working on three different feature length films. Are they good? fuck no.
Getting a Day Job:
The film company would love to pay me if they could (They can't I've seen their books) so I had to get a normal person job. After four months of looking, I got myself one. I just started so it's too early to tell, but my impression is that it's banal city. I've worked worst jobs for less, so really can't complain.
On the Horizon:
One of my coworkers landed this job with a writer out in LA. He told me that I can crash at his place once he get's settled and that there's nothing for me in Columbia. Is he right? Yup. Will I take it? You're goddamn right I will.
SON I AM DISAPPOINT
Ultimate Nerd Shame:
I moved back into my parent's house. The folks are great 'an everything and I like free room and board, but goddamn is it embarrassing. Turning into one of those nerds who lives in his mother's basement is probably my greatest fear. I'm pretty close to becoming that right now. I'm gonna blame the economy on this one, not my piss poor ability to think ahead.
Boyfriend-Free-Girlfriend:
My last relationship, if it can be called that, was three years ago. It was the first time a girl had ever felt anything more than "weird little brother" about me. We were together for maybe a month tops and then I left for my grunt work summer job back home. She wound up with someone else, don't blame her. I wanna try again, but I don't really feel like I've got anything to offer. I know I wouldn't date me, I'd drive myself crazy.
Overall
I could be doing a lot worse for myself right now, but I could also be doing better. If I keep with the internship and save up money from my day job I just might be able to escape from the black hole known as the Midwest. If not, I still have the option of quitting the game.
