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Hey All,

Wow…it’s been nearly 10 months since I last blogged, for me that is a LONG Time a really long time. Of course things don’t always go as planned, but that’s the way life is I suppose. So with that, here is the return of the blog….Today’s blog title is brought to you by Jay-Z ft Chrisette Michele. You lose some, you win some...Story of a Champion.

Ten Things I’m pretty sure I think…

1. For all my Alaska Airlines friends, we lost a great man in Lamont Sims. He was one of the best people I had ever had the privilege of knowing. His laugh, his willingness to help people whenever/wherever. Just a kind gentle man. For a man with such a big heart, it sucks that his gave out too soon…It was great to see all of you a few weeks ago, just sucks it had to be under such dire circumstances. Seems too many people that I know have passed away in the last few years. Sad Indeed.
2. If you want to move forward in life, sometimes you have to let the past go in order to make positive steps forward. Regardless of what the past is, sometimes it hinders you from doing what you need to do.
3. Been spending a lot of time writing lately. I have a new TV pilot I want to shoot, actually 3 new pilots. I have the first episode of each complete and am currently thinking about casting options and trying to secure the means to shoot/edit all three soon. Now in intense rewriting phase. I think I can shoot one pilot each month starting January.
4. Been a recluse lately. Work. Home. Gym. Work. Home. Gym. Work. Home. Gym. Not much else besides that. Such an exciting life.
5. Dallas. Cowboys. = Huge Disappointment. Not sure how you go from “Alleged” Super Bowl Contender to lackluster 1-6 season. The only D in Dallas now stands for Defeated or Done, or Dumbasses.
6. Not sure why it took me so long to discover it, but Netflix is one of the best things ever. Seriously. Logged a lot of hours watching shows and stuff. Been a revelation to discover how awesome it is.
7. I truly believe they will find a cure for the common cold before they ever find one for a broken heart. And that necessarily doesn’t have to do with love or relationships either.
8. Still not sure what God has planned for my life, but I’m still waiting. Seems that I’m just in a holding pattern right now. I am happy, and that’s all anyone can really ask for.
9. If I never had an appreciation for the gym, I definitely do now. I love going to the gym and getting a good workout in. Results are starting to show a bit, pretty happy about that.
10. Can’t believe its November…damn this year has flown by fast. Almost too fast.

Goals – Won’t be setting any this next year. It seems that when I make a bunch of them, I flame spectacularly. I had a chance to review the ones I set for myself earlier this year and as of today, none have really been accomplished. So this next year is an experiment. If I don’t set any goals, I won’t be disappointed by the outcome at the end of the year if not one of them have yet to be achieved. That doesn’t mean I’m turning into cynical pessimistic guy, but more like realistic, nose to the grind stone, serious optimistic guy. A new approach, but sometimes you have to make changes in your life and in yourself to move forward. Time to move forward. Big Time…in so many areas of my life.




The Block of the Writer – Or commonly referred to as Writer’s Block. Recently went through the second longest stretch of it (13 Days without writing, longest is 27) and to snap out of it (of course I had to with 2 feature movies to finish and 3 TV pilots to rewrite) I just stopped thinking about it. Of course my apartment is now spotless from cleaning nearly every nook and cranny. But it sucks! I mean it literally sucks to not be able to write when that’s my primary focus. Thirteen Days (Don’t ask why, but this movie always seems to snap me out of it)…you’ve saved me yet again. And the inspiration to write has returned…and I desperately needed to be inspired.

One of My Next Projects – is one I’m pretty excited about. Ever since I was a kid I wanted to host SNL and someday that may come true, but until then, I am going to produce/direct/write/ and even have a starring role is called “Short Order.” It’s a half hour sketch comedy show much like “In Living Color.” (1, 2, 3, 4) I have written about 75 sketches, all original or spoofs of current things. I figure the pilot will probably have about 8-10 sketches which means I will shoot anywhere from 12-15 sketches. Pretty excited about this one. There are some sketches that are pretty edgy but funny, some that are racial, some that probably will offend…but the purpose is to make people laugh and there are some really funny ones. Stay tuned.

Time Off – Down to that time of the year again where I haven’t nearly taken enough days off and am being forced to take a lot of time off at once. So starting December 17^th I won’t work from that day on until January 4^th. Still carrying over 5 unused days off to next year. I should stop bunching them up….wait…no I shouldn’t it’s pretty awesome to have that much time off at once.

TV Show of the week – Guess who’s back! THE Human Target is back! YES! If you haven’t seen this show, Hulu has a few episodes up, and I have to admit…I’m biased, but this show is pretty good. It’s about a spy that is adaptable to any situation. As a spy should be, but Mark Valley stars as Christopher Chance. Chi McBride and Jackie Earle Haley also star. Premieres November 17^th only on Fox, and Hulu, and any other bootleg sites. Also…for a phenomenal show from AMC (who seems to keep banging them out (Mad Men) check out The Walking Dead. Hulu has the premiere episode and this show is awesome. I mean it. (Only Available until November 23^rd)

Movie of the Week - Megamind. Haven’t seen it? Probably should. Might be one of the funniest animated movies to premiere in quite some time. I laughed a lot. The kids should enjoy it and if you don’t have kids, well you’ll enjoy it as well. If not….Due Date is an equally funnier alternative as well. For all of you Harry Potter enthusiasts, be sure to check out Deathly Hallows PT 1 this weekend. Looks like Harry Potter is going out with a bang. (giggity).

The end of the blog is here. Been a while since I wrote one, kind of feels good to clear the ol cranium. Sometimes when I’m writing a lot, my brain gets jumbled and I’ve been needing to empty it out for a while. Probably why I had the aforementioned writer’s block! Hope you all have a great day! Thanks for reading, keep smiling, and God Bless.