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July 6th, 2008
06:30 pm - Cuz I'm so not with the times
Ok, I know I've fallen out of the technology loop. No, I don't have one of those crazy cellphones that can do everything including washing your clothes. No, I don't have one of those pens that are actually a computer. No, I don't have an IPOD, GPS, or even a video camera. I don't have TIVO either!
This is the point of my post.
I have really OLD videos from long ago Rocky shows that I'd actually like to upload to youtube. (At least I know how to view stuff on YouTube!) I do have a VCR-DVD recorder so I can convert any video tape (Do people actually still own VCR's?? I do!) Now, I can watch these videos on my computer (I have a DVD player in my computer) but I want to post them. How in the world can I do that? Yes, I want a program that does it for free (I hate buying stuff that more than 90% of the program is only really usable for those with a degree in computing) I need something simple and easy to use and can convert stuff quickly. I don't want all the gaget crap. I've tried looking online for stuff, but it's so overwhelming. Technology changes faster than the the gas prices!
Ideas? What do others who upload to YouTube use? I don't have the ability to connect my VCR-DVD to the computer and even if I did, I wouldn't have a clue on how to do that.
Current Mood: ![[mood icon]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/classic/sad.gif) drained
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April 8th, 2008
09:19 am - My, how time flies!
14 years ago tonight was the opening night of Rocky at Towson Commons. Of all the Rocky theaters I've performed at, TCGC will always have a special place in my 'rocky' heart. :)
Current Mood: ![[mood icon]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/classic/thinking.gif) nostalgic
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March 14th, 2008
10:52 am - WOOT
Going to see "Weird" Al again. WOOT. I had no idea that he was back on tour, but lucky for me that I found out today and that tickets went on sale today for the show at the Warner theater in DC. I got 3rd row. (assume it's still the 3rd row, cuz it's row C) I'm excited. I've seen Al in concert several times, (even got to meet him, 'thanks Fred') but this will still be cool cuz I'm really close to the stage. Last time I went, it was in PA and I hadn't been to the theater before I got really lost and missed the first 1/2 hour. Stupid construction! I was really pissed! But after the concert, I didn't care because it was a really good show.
Yes, I know that he's also going to be in B-more the day before, but I really don't have any desire to see a concert at 5:30 on a Friday!
Arthur/Q are you going?
Current Mood: ![[mood icon]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/classic/smile.gif) excited
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March 13th, 2008
08:56 am
AHHH
All of my journal entries are right justified. MAKE IT STOP!
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February 8th, 2008
10:37 am - :)
If the Atlantic City Rocky Con gets moved like the CA one did last year, I will go postal. I'm just saying.
I'm excited for this con because; I can actually drive to this one, it's on my birthday!, it'll be my 19th Rocky anniversary (ok, a month short, but who's counting) and I'm trying to make it my 800th show (that will be tough, but it'll be close) Yeah for things falling close together. I know it'll rock cuz all of Larry's cons have rocked.
But, if this con moves to the following week, like the LA one did, I won't be able to go because I just booked tickets to Italy for a week. GO ME! :)
Current Mood: excited
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February 1st, 2008
01:35 pm - WOAH!
I never really write in this thing. I just use it to read what others write.
Can't believe it's finally 2008. And the first month has already flew right by. Poof, it's gone. As I'm getting older, the years just fly.
It's still crazy though. I'm closing on the big 40 (though it is still a few years away), but I laugh when I go to resturants and order a drink or something and still get carded. It almost never fails. I had one guy say, 'I thought you were 19.' It's nuts. When I had my 35th birthday, I was carded. It was ON MY BIRTHDAY! Oh well. Sometimes it really bother me because I know i'm way past 21 now, but I know I don't look it. I think I at least look 21. Maybe it's because I still feel young, that I look young? I don't think that will work when I'm 50!
In looking back onto 2007 it was another crazy year. Not crazy bad, but just actually quite alot went on. I continued with Rocky, but still on a semi-regular basis. I don't think I want to go every week. I would just stress out way too much. I'm more in charge now with casting the show, but not the kind of power with the cast that I've had with other casts. It's gonna take awhile to get this cast to where I'm use to. It's quite a different atmosphere. I envy those casts that are strict, wish we had that in these neck of the woods.
Got to travel a bit in 2007. This year was Paris for my birthday. That was SWEET. Even got to see Rocky in French. That was a treat. Talk about a crazy cast. They were good, but really involved the audience in the mayham. Ate great food on the trip and saw some amazing sights. It's a place I never thought I'd get to go and I'm so greatful to be able to go.
Went to Key West twice in 07. Both for a week. Just so relaxing and not stressful at all. Nice to get away.
Theater was slow in 07, but I know it'll pick up in 08. Already have 5 shows scheduled for 08.
That's it to my exciting life. Basically the same thing as usual, filled with theater, rocky and the like. Oh well. Maybe 08 will be more interesting.
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July 24th, 2007
01:33 pm - HP
No, I will not read the series, nor do I ever care to. However, I will probably buy the movies when they are released. (I have 1-3, though I haven't seen 3, I did watch 1 and 2 and honestly, I didn't think they were all that.) I haven't seen any of the other movies.
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November 9th, 2006
11:07 am - I actually update this thingie!
( So I don't clog up your journal with my crap )
Current Mood: happy
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October 8th, 2006
11:35 am - Rocky, WOW!
Current Mood: happy
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August 1st, 2006
01:59 pm - Rocky Con
Current Mood: good
Current Music: nuffin
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01:56 pm - Is someone trying to tell me something?? ;)
- Rhpslips2 is the only bird that can swim but not fly.
- Influenza got its name because people believed the disease was caused by the evil "influence" of rhpslips2!
- Birds do not sleep in rhpslips2, though they may rest in him from time to time!
- Rhpslips2 cannot burp - there is no gravity to separate liquid from gas in his stomach.
- Rhpslips2 can use only about ten percent of his brain.
- Olympic badminton rules say that rhpslips2 must have exactly fourteen feathers!
- If you break rhpslips2, you will get seven years of bad luck!
- You can tell if rhpslips2 has been hard-boiled by spinning him. If he stands up, he is hard-boiled.
- It is impossible to fold rhpslips2 more than seven times.
- Rhpslips2 can remain conscious for fifteen to twenty seconds after being decapitated!
Current Mood: amused
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April 20th, 2006
02:56 pm - Gee
I wonder if anyone ever reads my journal. Granted, I never, ever post. Maybe it's because I don't post. Oh well.
I've decided that things change, and always change for a reason. Be it good or bad, things change.
Things in my own life have changed drasticly over the past several months. I've decided to accept bad things from the past as just that, the past. Those bad things happen for a reason and then must move past it. Sometimes I seem to dwell on the bad and pull myself down into the depths. I hate that feeling. Hate holding resentment. I hate hating. It should be just like the phrase: "Always look on the bright side of life!" It's going to become my new attitude.
Sure things will always bring me down. I've been told that I'm a gloomy person, always negative. That I always look at the bad. That I never have a positive attitude, or outlook. I look at it as reality! The world isn't perfect. Things really do go wrong. But my point is, I'm not going to dwell on it. Not going to let it bug me. Just move past it.
Now, my point of this post is for a certain thing. I'm glad it happened, and it honestly changed my outlook on a few things in just a blink of a second. It's about forgivness. Forgivness isn't for the person you're forgiving, it's about YOU. It's about the person who is forgiving.
In the past I've said a few choice words about a certain subject (yes being vague for a reason) that was taken quite close to heart. I hurt a persons feelings. Really hurt them. At the time I said certain comments, I was angry. I was hurt myself and upset. What I said was uncalled for, but it was said out of anger. Yes, that's no excuse. The first way to solve that anger and hurt is to forgive and get over yourself about what it is that made you angry in the first place. To understand and finally sit back and look at the entire picture. After over a full year (yeah that long), I can finally look back and say, "geesh I was angry/hurt/pissed whatever, and what I said hurt some feelings. I'm wrong and sorry" Now the forgiving comes from what happened AFTER I said those hurtful things. Things were said back about me that hurt me. (eye for an eye)? Maybe. But, in the end maybe both sides were wrong. BUT, I forgive that anger that was shown towards me. Why am I forgiving? I'm a nice guy? nah I'm as much as a dick as the next Joe. We all are. I'm forgiving because I felt me, in turn, was forgiven. At least that's how I took it.
I saw and chatted with someone today that I hadn't seen in almost a year (the said person above). A very pleasant conversation ensured and I was suprised. I didn't expect it. And truth be told, I'm very glad it was a true, honest conversation. Now, I don't know where it was to lead, because it was brief, but I really felt good about it. I was almost shocked. That is the reason for my post. Was the chat for forgivness? Not sure. Was it to clear the air of bad blood? Perhaps. Was it just a pleasant conversation from 2 people who hadn't seen each other in a year? Maybe. But, in just a few short minutes, it actually had an impact on me. To me, it was a heartfelt conversation.
Now, who I am referring to is on LJ. I don't think even many people even read my journal anymore (as I stated above) and this person may not even see this post. I hope this person does actually. They might not realize it at first, but I hope this person does. Again, I am not stating who it is, or even what the true conversation was about. That's not the point of this post. For me, and yeah, right now it's about me, it's about getting over things and moving on with life. Because believe me, there is much more to life than petty fights. And honestly, that's what had transpired over a year ago. I hope personally all is forgiven. It can be on my end, and I hope on the other end it can be as well, and things can be forgotten.
Damn, I actually feel good for once. Wow.
Current Mood: peaceful
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January 12th, 2006
November 3rd, 2005
12:24 pm - (ok, so i fudged it a little)
(for those who know my other obsession)
Your life most resembles:
Days of Our Lives
Your life mostly resembles those of the characters on Days of Our Lives. You have a crazy life. For some reason many different people are attracted to you and many strange things happen to you. You like to play it up too, and love starting rumors about yourself so that everyone will know you. Your friends love you because you are so funny, you make them feel important by always making them your top priority and you are kinda quirky.
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Take this quiz at QuizGalaxy.com
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11:59 am - When it rains, it pours!
Ok. I've decided to post one single post in my LJ instead of everyone elses. I've just been catching up on various folks LJs and seen lots and lots and lots of stuff happening that I just wanted to comment on.
So to sum it all up:
Benton: (giggle) and OUCH! ;)
Arthur & Q: I can't believe how big Richard is growing. Are you sure you're not feeding that boy fertilizer? And I'm sorry to hear about Rick.
Karen & Steve: DAMN! I had no clue, but YEAH!!! I'm so excited for you both.
Kate & Glenn: I miss you guys! I hope that upcoming events lead you in the direction of this area(wishful thinking)
Erica & Nick: (I dunno if you read my journal) However, for those who do: I just wanted to say that my thoughts are with you during this. Stress is a monster and as one theater/rocky friend to another; please take the time to relax. It's one of the most important things to remember.
Sheri: (Yeah, I do read your journal) I just havta say. Damn girl, you are a survivor. Smack your landlady upside the head.
(and just so everyone else doesn't feel left out)
JLOB folks: AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH ('nuff said)
everyone else: Hi! ;)
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July 25th, 2005
05:10 pm - Does Time Heal?
That's the question I pose right now. I've been in pain. Not physical, but emotional. So very much has changed in my life in this last year or so.
One of the main reasons this journal even was started was to read up on happenings with my Rocky Friends. Actually I still do that. (some of you don't even know I read, but I do!!!)
My last post was quite a depressing one and it's been now over 2 months since I made it. (WOW)
Certain things have come up that has made me start to think back to that weekend (though I hoped I never would think about it). However I've found myself thinking about those few days almost every day. I can't believe how much it hurt then and it still does to this day.
How can it though? It's a stupid movie, and we mimick it. How nuts is that? Why am I so upset over a damn movie?
I've been asked that question countless times. "why do you do that every week" And my answer has always been simple "Because I like it and it's fun"
What makes it fun. That answer is different for every single person that has ever been involved with the 'cult' Rocky has done a lot for me. It really has. I started with it SO many lifetimes ago. It had become like a third arm with me. It was something that was always there, even when there wasn't a show in our state (and hasn't been in several years now) Even when we weren't running a cast, it was still part of me. Rocky brought out many sides of me and really brought me to the stage. Sure, I was involved in music and theater to an extent before Rocky, but once I got up on stage at Rocky, things changed. I opened up. (He opened up, he's so closed and withdrawn) Yes, I hear each of you saying that, but 95% of you didn't know me then.
I went to the Rocky con last month. I didn't realize how much I missed it. No, I didn't attend parties or partake in the performance aspect (found out they never got my registration, that's why i didn't get to play), but I still missed it. I don't do most of the things that Rocky folks do.
Rocky gave me something that I needed and from time to time I still need. It's a place to forget life. With all it's drama, it really is. You can just sit back and surround yourself with just the movie. You can be the star. You can really make it all about you and your performance. (at least for me I do)
And sometimes that's what theater does for me. And believe me I hate with a firey passion being the center of attention. However like Rocky, in theater you are playing someone else. You're not yourself. You can BE someone else for a few hours. That's the best part.
When I lost control of Rocky, it felt like a big hand reached into my body and tore a huge gaping hole. That hole hasn't been refilled. It may never be.
Am I still bitter? Yes. Hurt? Yes. Will I get over it? Maybe one day.
Apparently through the grapevine, my last post upset some people. At that time I didn't care and in a way I meant for it to hurt. I wanted others to feel hurt the way I was hurt. Sure it was wrong, and I'm sorry for it.
I don't expect anyone to feel sorry for me, or even say anything to me about it. Typing this crap out in some strange way makes me feel a little better (even if it's a tiny sliver) I miss Rocky a great deal. Sure, I've been asked to return, but I won't. I can't.
My God, I could type all day about it, but I won't bore.
(Hey at least I am performing Scarecrow again, that's some highlight in my life)
Current Mood: drained
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May 17th, 2005
10:27 pm - Friends?
It really hurts to lose friends for absolutely no reason. It's also kinda sad but after all these years for those same friends to not understand my life and the way things go.
I thought most of my friends knew that I ran a theater. I am highly involved in it. I work a 40 hour a week job. I rehearse sometimes 4 nights a week (up to 4 hours a night). I have shows the other 3 nights a week. I have a show on Saturday mornings.
However, most of my friends are in the theater business and understand.
Now, those friends that are not in that business use to understand. And those few friends were at Rocky or involved in some way shape or form with Rocky.
Ah, Rocky. The place where I use to be able to go and get away from the crazy life. A place to have a few short hours a fun a week. A place where it didn't matter who/what you were. A place just for fun. A place that wasn't 'theater'. A place that wasn't 'work'.
Now it's gone.
And apparently so are those friends, or so called friends, that were only friends through Rocky. What happened? What the hell did I do to them? Why have they turned their back on me? Why are we no longer friends? Are they afraid of me? Afraid of something/someone?
It wasn't really a gradual thing, I don't think. It seemed so all of a sudden. Now, I look at Rocky and think it was all a joke. No real friends. Those friends didn't understand my regular life, probably never will.
They don't understand how much the loss of that place, that salvation away from regular life hurt. It was that place I could go and get away from that regular life. To be someone else, and not have to worry about anything. It's gone. I guess it was the intention of these friends, to want to take it away and to hurt me. Now, I think back. I think back to what led up to this change. Did I do something wrong? Did I shun away? Did I not care? No, I don't believe any of that is true, yet I hurt. I hurt because of a lot of things right now. Today and almost everyday I hurt.
Can I stop hurting? Maybe someday. Maybe.
Current Mood: depressed
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April 26th, 2005
11:04 am - because it's true
You Are 19 Years Old |
19
Under 12: You are a kid at heart. You still have an optimistic life view - and you look at the world with awe.
13-19: You are a teenager at heart. You question authority and are still trying to find your place in this world.
20-29: You are a twentysomething at heart. You feel excited about what's to come... love, work, and new experiences.
30-39: You are a thirtysomething at heart. You've had a taste of success and true love, but you want more!
40+: You are a mature adult. You've been through most of the ups and downs of life already. Now you get to sit back and relax.
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December 1st, 2004
09:55 am
Current Mood: ![[mood icon]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/classic/tired.gif) sleepy
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October 1st, 2004
02:44 pm - FYI
http://www.ddonstage.com/start.html
Apparently Richard Hartley (from Rocky) is appearing this weekend there. Interesting.
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