Adventures Set To Music

"No one's gone in vain. Here is where you'll stay, 'cause life has been insane."

2009-03-05T21:52:00Z

I am having an exceptional day today. Things are going well, lots of projects and things going on, and the piece de resistance; a review of "Wrong Turn at Lungfish" was just posted on the Journal Register Company's website "Roxborough Review". Click HERE to see it.

EDIT: Also read an awesome review from the "Chestnut Hill Local" which has nothing but good things to say about the actors and the production (even if the guy either didn't like or didn't quite get the play itself).

I'm just glad to know that the play is being well-received, and that we're all doing a great job on stage.

That having been said, my mom, brother, and possibly my aunts and uncles are coming down some time this weekend, so I'm excited about that. Who else should come? Probably YOU. So here are the details:

"Wrong Turn at Lungfish" at Old Academy Players.
3544 Indian Queen Ln
Philadelphia, PA

Showtimes:
Friday, March 6, 8:00 PM
Saturday, March 7, 8:00 PM
Sunday, March 8, 2:00 PM
Friday, March 13, 8:00 PM
Saturday, March 14, 2:00 PM
Saturday, March 14, 8:00 PM
Sunday, March 15, 2:00 PM (FINALE!)

Tickets are $12 and can be reserved by calling 215-843-1109, Option #1.

If you have the time, I'd appreciate the support and I know you won't leave dissappointed.

Outside of that I've received some fantastic news at work, and have more than a few personal and professional projects on my plate, including helping to organize a fundraiser for the local theater around here. Possible director duties for an upcoming event as well! So here we go, keeping things busy. Whew.

Premiere for "Sacrament of Life" in Philadelphia on Wednesday, August 6th!

2008-08-05T17:24:01Z

The Sacrament of Life

What: The premiere for the film "Sacrament of Life".

Who: Yours truly, playing the role of "Mikey", one of the main characters best friends.

Where: The Ritz Bourse, 400 Ranstead St, Philadelphia, PA

When: 7:00 PM, Wednesday, August 6th, 2008.

Why: Because who doesn't want to point and laugh at someone on screen, especially if it's one of their friends?

How: Tickets can be purchased from the film's website, http://www.sacramentoflifefilm.com, or at the door for $10 each.

The theater originally rented out for the screening ended up being a little too small for all of the tickets sold thus far, so the Ritz has given us a larger venue to show the movie off in. That being said, it means tickets are still available, but the earlier you get them the better! Come, have some fun, and grab a bite to eat with us after the show.

Here's to hoping I see you guys there!

The Superbowl, The Critics.tv Season Two, and life in general.

2008-01-31T02:55:59Z

First things first (because I am a whore and have to pimp this out)....

TheCritics.tv's new look is out. Check out the 13-minute review-packed episode we finished filming the other week!

From the producer, Joel:

TheCritics.tv - New Season New Site
Season 2 is now playing at TheCritics.tv and we have a new format along with a new version of the site. Please take a moment and stop by to see all the changes.

Digg TheCritics.tv
Please click on the link above to digg your favorite review show, TheCriticsDotTv. If you don't have an account with digg and sign up. It's a great site to catch current information and you can start by helping spread the word on us.

Check out the site - we need the hits for membership into the Broadcast Film Critics Association. Otherwise though it's a solid, entertaining show. There are some things we're gonna change and a few things we're going to work on. All in all, I say it's a pretty good first shot at this kind of thing and Joel does an awesome job putting it all together. The version on Stage6.com looks and sounds a whole lot better than the website version, but it's only going to do you well if you have the latest DivX installed.

Moving on....

As I'm sure you know the Superbowl is this weekend! So, much like last year, one and all is invited down to the apartment to eat tons of... well, everything, watch some ~~commercials~~ fútbol americano, and watch manly movies. We're probably gonna overload on food and drink, so please come and take some off our hands.

Also, dress for warm weather. REALLY warm. Like you're going to the beach warm. 'Cause this apartment gets hot as hell.

It'll be a good weekend.

Other things....

Lots of things going on in my life (as there always are). Started using )Twitter so suck it if that bugs you. Also interviewing is going well. Went to an open call with Wickline Talent, got some great feedback (including the fact that my headshot sucks and I should get a new one). Gonna be working with some local agencies around here to test the waters on print modelling. That'll be fun, but it's not 'till a little bit aways from now.

Got finished with a series of interviews at my company for a job which is several steps above my current position, taking me towards the compliance and regulatory parts of the corporation. Which is good, 'cause I love doing that crap.

And....

Yeah, I think that's it. So you can feel free to e-mail me, call me, comment here, or whatever if you're going to be coming. We've got... I think 13 people so far, but hell - the more the merrier. We'll make it work! If you need directions (or my address/phone number/whatever) send me an e-mail, call me, or text me.

Until next time then, adieu!

If there were any more hours in the day, I'd spend them thinking about you.

2007-12-04T06:17:03Z

So, "The Golden Compass," eh? Heh. Check out the review.

TheCritics.tv Hackett & Costello Review: The Golden Compass

PLAY IT.

I wish I had more time to update, but I've been busy. New car, filming, blahblahblah. But hey, if anyone's in Philly tomorrow night at about 9:30 PM by South and Front, I'm gonna be doing some skits and improv with a comedy troupe. I think the name of the place is... Torry's? I honestly forget, but hey - come find me if you're down there!

Now, back to NOT UPDATING.

You KNOW you want to see it.

2007-11-01T21:52:05Z

Our review of "American Gangster" is up here - and it's good this time!

Well, if I would stop talking with my hands for a freakin' MINUTE. XD

Check it out.

Woo wooden coasters of death!

2007-09-08T20:34:59Z

Fuggin' Coney Island is rad and sleazy as ever! Woo!

Too bad after today Astroland is shuttered for good. At least I got to ide the Cyclone one last time. Ahhh, the fondness of childhood remembered....

I love it, 'cause every time I'm on it I feel like I'm gonna die.

XD

He's a demon on wheels....

2007-02-03T01:20:37Z

Heh.

Hehehe.

Hehehehehehahahahaha!

Um, I'll talk about it later.

Hehehehehe!

XD

I like Highlander.

2007-01-31T05:18:07Z

Yeah, you remember Highlander. The film/TV show/cartoon/soon-to-be-anime about people gettin' their heads whacked off and drinking the lightning inside of them.

So in a fit of insanity I decided to look up that new movie coming out. You know, "Highlander: The Source".

Holy Jesus Christ why?

I don't know what the hell it is! Why do they keep MAKING Highlander movies!? Or more importantly, why do they keep making Highlander movies that SUCK?

It's not a hard concept, and in fact is one that has plenty of potential. Good potential. I mean, what's not cool about swordfights, immortals, and cataclysmic destruction wrought about by the death of said immortals (usually at the end of said swordfights)? Yet the consistently fuck it up.

I mean, seriously, check out this timeline of suck. The first movie? CONNOR MACLEOD WINS THE GAME AND KILLS ALL OF THE IMMORTALS. The second movie? PLANET ZEIST. The third movie? CONNOR MACLEOD DIDN'T KILL ALL OF THE IMMORTALS AND NOW HE CAN TELEPORT. The fourth movie? CONNOR CAN'T TELEPORT, AND THE DUDE FROM THE TV SHOW KILLS HIM. The fifth movie? THE GUY FROM THE TV SHOW, WHO'S 100 YEARS YOUNGER THAN CONNOR MACLEOD TURNS OUT TO BE CONNOR MACLEOD'S FATHER.

In fact, the only reasonably good thing to come out of Highlander was the series. Point of fact, not even the entire series, just the immortals Mako and Methos, and the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Then there was "Highlander: The Raven". And hol-ee shit - sucked ass.

This is a random post, musing about one of my lesser-known fandoms.

And yes, fuckers, I did write a fan script for Highlander. That's because I'm awesome.

Because T9 predictive text SUCKS.

2007-01-23T05:09:30Z

So I was making a post on my phone during the concert last night, but my dumbass phone doesn't have a QWERTY keyboard, and T9 predictive text is like a retarded kid on speed. Seriously fucked up.

Concert? Wha? Oh yeah! Well, last night me and Krys went to see Vienna Teng live at the World Cafe Live here in Philly. The entire event ranking in at a whopping 8 hours of non-stop fun, including the inclusion of a few new friends (that means you wendelina2 and knaveofhearts), punching Rocky in the sack, eating THE CHEESESTEAK (American wit' kthxbi) and general stupidity. It was an amazing time, and I hope you guys had a safe trip back to the West.

The concert itself was unbelievable. Now I just recently found out about Vienna Teng - she does music good. But live is absolutely unbelievable. Talk about a voice, man.... Best of all was spending it with the Krys-lady. She is the awesome.

The days leading up to the concert were awesome as well. Roller-skating in Cherry Hill was hella fun, even if I fell like a jackass and once again proved my ineptitude at physical activity. Also Dave, you were right - my ass was KILLING me on Saturday. Saturday was a good day of old-school ass-beatings in Street Fighter III, the sadness of knowing that GunCons don't work on plasma televisions, and the hilarity of "The 40 Year Old Virgin." Steve Carrell, you are my comedy GOD. But really, seeing everyone - Dave, Dustin, Rob, Heather, Paul, Jez, even Val for a minute - was nice. Really nice.

Er, so yeah... I guess my journal's kinda been all over the place lately, huh? Buncha stuff gets started but never finished, posts are relatively erratic, and... er, yeah. BUT I will be better and post more. Even if it's just to show y'all pictures like THIS.

Yes. Thank you, and goodnight. When I'm less delirious, expect a real post. Maybe.

So I was gonna post more of my ridiculous Christmas adventures, but...

2007-01-17T04:37:24Z

... I got a callback. For an acting gig. :>

I'll letcha' know after Jan 31st if you'll be seeing my ugly mug on anything more than this friggin' LJ. XD

2006, in a nutshell. A long, rambling nutshell.

2007-01-05T01:43:48Z

Well, there you have it. 2006, gone with the drop of the ball and the stroke of a clock. I wish I had something more clever up my sleeve than the obligatory year-end wrap-up review, but alas - no such luck.

It's been one hell of a trip. I'm glad I spent the end of the year how I did - surrounded by good friends, good people, and a wonderful woman.

I'll let you know what you're about to read is as lengthy as it is pretentious, and as much a blow-by-blow account of 2006 as it is a confessional letter to myself and the world.

I wish I knew what to say about this year. As always, my life exists as a mockery of a rollercoaster - mountaintop views followed quickly by plummeting falls. In the end though? Maybe it's all okay.

The year started off well I think. It's been such a long 6 months that anything before this summer feels like decades ago. Christ, what was I doing last New Year's? I think I was at Forwood Manor in Delaware helping Paul's mom with their "Casino Night" event. It was fun - sharing the life and times of people who've lived my lifetime three-and-a-half fold. There were cons, and there were good times with good people in between.

The most important thing I can remember about January through July was getting to know Deeg oneautumnday and Tom hyperiate better. In short order, you two have become my best and most trusted friends. I can't ever thank either of you enough for what you've done and how you've helped me, even if you don't quite know what you did. I guess I can't say enough about you. Know this - no matter what happens and wherever life takes us, you'll be right there with me in my heart. This of course also applies to Paul, but I could write volumes on the guy and he already knows how I feel about him.

The other mentionable event in those first 7 months of the year, relationship notwithstanding, was my new job. March 24th I started with the Managed Account Services department at my company which, despite a few hiccups here and there, has been a big a boon as anything to me. Every day I learn more about a world I never thought I'd be interested in knowing anything about. It's sparked my desire to learn again, and it's given me a road to apply my knowledge to. It's helped me get back on my feet financially and, despite the sometimes crap hours and the sometimes drama-ridden boss conflicts, it's been good to me and I'm thankful for it.

Of course these past events pale in comparison to the life-altering events of the June/July spectrum. Without going into details, July 4th marked the end of a relationship that had been the majority of my life for the past six years. Over one quarter of my life was spent with the same person, and it just... ended. There's a lot more to it than just that, of course - a lot more that happened before, and a lot more that happened after.

My life wouldn't ever be the same after that date. My days were marred with a good mixture of deep depression, seething anger, self-loathing, venomous disgust... you name it, the usual. The days from July through August were years in and of themselves - long years that tore asunder the best parts of me. I still wish I didn't share that pain with anyone else, friends or strangers alike, but I know I did - and I'm sorry if I brought you down with me. It just hurt. Still does. But I trudged ever onward, day by day.

Then something happened - something that ripped open the scabs I'd tried to heal and, surprisingly, helped me in ways I'm yet to understand. There's a lot I took away from that morning; from the day I left the pieces where they lay. It's surprising that such grevious emotional pain - and I mean the kind of pain that literally leaves you breathless and shaking - can actually make it easier to keep walking. My life from early August until September was marked by a strange transient experience that, remarkably, made me feel more at home than I'd felt in a long while. I started to understand the bonds of friendship more than I'd known, and the bonds of family - be it adopted or otherwise.

Then came the party - Jez's housewarming. Going into it, I just wanted to leave the shambles of my life behind at least for a night. I didn't want to think about it, I just wanted to laugh and be with people I hadn't seen. What I took away from that weekend was more than I could have hoped for. Driving to the beach at 4 AM to watch the sunrise, with good people, having fun without the things and people I was used to... it opened my eyes to the world I was letting slip by. Sometimes life is defined by those cathartic moments. This was my moment, my turning point. When the sun came up, and I was standing there with everyone, and Tom was being force-fed jellyfish, and Marty was laying in the sand, and Deeg was under the pier, and I was squinting because it was so bright all of a sudden... that chill of realization came. There was so much out there that I couldn't afford to stand by and miss them.

So I reconnected with people, and I told myself that it'd be different, and that I'd be different and I'd be able to cope with it. I wouldn't think of the things that tore me up, and I'd focus on the good - because I had to. Soon after came Dragon*Con - my vacation from life itself. To say it was fun and amazing would be an understatement in the extreme.

Never before in my life had I more fun at a con then right then for those 4 days. The people I met, reconnected with, talked to, hung out with... I mean honestly, you guys made that con for me! So to Matt, Jess, Keenan, Kevin, Steph, Holly, Chris, Lee, Alex, Heather, Jason, Yaya, Brian, Billy, Julia, Barb, Derrick, Hannah, and everyone else I know for a fact I'm forgetting - thank you. Some of you realize what you did for me, some of you don't. Either way it was appreciated and just remember - you guys are loved. BIG UPS HOMIES!

Life just kept snowballing from there, and things they kept a-changin'. The notables of the next month, September, would include getting to know the incredible Hannah pixel_stitcher (who is fuckin' AMAZING and I miss you >D), getting to spend time with everyone on a somewhat steady basis (given my, again, transient lifestyle of the time), and of course Tom W's party where I started my relationship with Krys ryoko.

As a note that needs to be mentioned, there was one thing that permeated the month of September and October. You see, we (read: Paul, Tom, me, Fran, and Hannah) all awaited the day with apprehension that YOU (oneautumnday) would leave for Japan. We joked about it, and jeered that the country of Japan was a midget hellhole filled with nothing by raw fish and neon lights - but we all knew you were gonna go. To be honest, we were happy about it in a way - because it was such an amazingly fantastic opportunity. But still, there was a loneliness there as the days counted down towards October. It wasn't discussed often, but it lingered at times. I guess I can only describe it, not as sadness, but a kind of... anxiety? That things were changing again, after they'd almost gotten comfortable. We made an agreement to make sure that your last days in the country would be something to be remembered. While I can't say the memories were all good, at least they're something that will last.

September 16th - Tom Weiser's party. Another great friend would be leaving for the Left Coast, and being compelled to do something about it, myself, Dustin, and Tom decided we would have a blow-out bash in Jersey. One last hurrah for TJ Viper© as it were. So me, Deeg, and Tom departed to a Howard Johnon in the middle of bumblefuck NJ for the party of the century. It'd be one of those legendary weekends that, while seemingly common this year, would shine above all others. I suppose I won't go into the details of it, since some parts are so ridiculously hilarious and equally embarrassing, but the most important part is that I realized an absolutely amazing woman was interested in me, and that weekend would temper my life 'till now. That day marked the last time I'd see Tom before he headed off to the open skies of the West, and the day I gained something undescribable.

The rest of the year continued along, with the same naseauting ups-and-downs that mark my days. I was handed an equal amount of career implosions (my Series 7 broker license was pulled from under my feet a week and a half before I was scheduled to test for it) and career explosions (the PA Model and Talent Expo showed me finishing in first place for the acting and modelling competitions, with the casting directors in attendance nominating me to test my mettle in NYC over the summer). The holidays marked an equally solemn and joyous occassion. Solemn as a remembrance to my grandmother. Joyous as an homage to her legacy. The times I spent with family showed me the what my grandma truly represented - life and happiness. For the firt time I met my little cousins from El Salvador. They don't speak a word of English, but it didn't matter - I still loved them, and cherished the time I spent with them. My appreciation and thanks for the family I have grows every year I get to spend time with them. Even my mom, though I complain about her to no end, I do love her. My brother goes without saying - he's the world's greatest brother, and you'd only know that if you were related to him.

In juxtaposition of the love of family and the selflessness of Christmas, I let slip the emotional walls I built up around myself to keep my pain and vitriol in check. I poured my hurt and wrath out in a bout of selfishness and anger that only served to hurt myself and others. Some wounds are too deep to keep prying open, but... I'm still sorry. I suppose that's something that marks this year as well. Shame of what's happened to relationships with others, and the regret of things done, things unfinished, and words that went unsaid. I still don't know what the right decision was to make in some circumstances, and I still have the nagging to go back and say something, but the question still remains - can I handle it? That's something this year will prove, one way or the other.

There are times I wish I could go back to being who I was before this year happened. Yet it's full-speed ahead with life, no matter if you're ready to hold on or not. The events of this year changed me, and I think at times it was in the worst ways possible. I want not to be bitter, but I am. I want not to be selfish and self-righteous, but I still feel it any time I think about all that's happened to me this year. Like shards of glass, twisting away I still feel that biting pain.

But the other side of it all is everything I have that defines me today. I wouldn't be where I'm at now, and know the things I do now if it weren't for 2006. I've grown up so much in the last year - if not the last 6 months. While still stung, I'm more confident, more aware, and tougher than I was. I know the people who care about me. I know what it means now to care - I feel less selfish and less self-absorbed. Wounds are still there - those scars that I'll carry for life. But the other side of it... I'm hopeful again. Hopeful about this new year; the things I can accomplish, the things I can say, and the things I can let go of. I can't say for sure it'll all work out, but I know it'll keep going and it's enough. It's better than enough - it's good.

So to the people who made this year what it is, for better or for worse, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Life is change, change is growing, and I've done more than I can think of. So here's to you.

So New Year's Resolutions then?

Where to begin...
-I want to be less bitter. About a lot of things, not just the obvious. Mainly the obvious, though.
-I want to be more forgiving and less selfish.
-I want to make the Hackett & Costello website and actually get it running.
-I want to finish a video for the website.
-I want to write more of mine and Paul's script.
-I want to draw more - a lot more. I want to show my art to people and get critiques.
-I want to lose weight, firm up, and actually land a paying acting and/or modelling job.
-I want to go back to school and study Economics.
-I want to settle my finances one and for all.
-I want to own a nice car that doesn't put me in the poorhouse.
-I want to get closer to the people that I know. I want to stop hiding parts of myself and my past from people.
-I want to understand myself for once.
-I want to travel. I want to visit the people I know in the far corners of the US and the world.

Plans for 2007?
Woohah! Let's check 'em out!
-Dragon*Con - YES.
-AX - Balthier+Lionel hoverbike = WIN
-If money allows, JAPAN.
-VEGAS, for sure. Maybe... June?
-School: Villanova? We'll see.
-Otakon. Skit. Spandex. It's gotta happen.

I'm glad that 2006 is over. I'm glad I can leave it where it lays and move on. It's a rocky road but I know the mountains will give way to hills which will give way to trails. Either way, I won't stop moving.

...

Oh yeah, and if you wanna know about that Christmas Day adventure of mine?

NEXT TIME.

XD

Crazy couple of days behind, couple crazier ones ahead.

2006-12-30T20:24:30Z

Well it's certainly been an interesting week so far, and it looks to be getting more interesting. Between people contacting me out of the blue, random notes getting left for me from random people, my Christmas Day adventures, and this weekend's festivities... I'm gonna burn out.

What the hell is sleep anyway?

Random musing to leave you with before I depart for NYC to see the 7:00 PM showing of "Pan's Labrinyth".

-Heather kicks ASS. I mean that, you rock. Best part - I haven't found a way to use my SIX icon slots, so it'll be interesting to see what I come up with for a HUNDRED. Love ya' though. ^_^ It really was an immensely thoughtful thing to do.

-I'm going into work on Tuesday to do what amounts to NOTHING. The NYSE and the NASDAQ are closed, so... um, WTF? Hell, my client's aren't even going to be in their offices, so what am I going to be doing for 8 hours? Shit, I'll let you know.

-I don't have enough time to do ANYTHING this week! This is a quick post.

-My e-mail is weird - I think someone broke into it or something. That, or GMail's funky. But.. well, we'll see.

Okay, that's it. Until next time, I bid thee adieu.

Just got back, and man do I have a story to tell.

2006-12-26T09:21:30Z

So I just got back in from NY. Yes, at 4 AM. Yes I have work tomorrow. But my journey home is the best part. When I don't need as much sleep, I'll regale you all with the tale.

All I can say is that it involved a murderer on the lamb from the cops, a shady blue van with me and 6 other people in it, some guy named Wayne with a .38 handgun in his jacket, and a DJ.

Shit I wish I was making this up.

Also, my family is awesome. Really really awesome - especially my little cousins from El Salvador that I met for the first time this weekend.

If you've been wondering where I'm at, I left for NY on Friday and happened to leave my cellphone at work. Also, my mom doesn't have a working computer and my bro's laptop was in the shop.

Joy of joys! Also, I'm hella late with it, but...

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Time for the sleep now.

P.S....

2006-12-21T05:06:16Z

Grandma, I miss you.

I know you're somewhere better now, with Aunt Eppy and Aunt Mary.

But I still miss you.

I miss Christmas together, with you in your big fur coat, your big fur hat, and your big gold bracelets.

I miss how you'd sit there in your chair, watching the family you raised. How you'd just smile, seeing everyone together. How you couldn't yell, but as soon as you started talking everyone would listen.

I miss all those little things. How my brother would treat you like you were made of glass - he'd hold your small delicate hands in his oversized palm and he'd kiss your head. He'd talk to you softly, and I know you were so proud of him.

I remember you were proud of me, too.

I remember a rainy Christmas Eve, when I told you through tears that I never wanted to say goodbye to you. That I wasn't ready.

I miss you grandma.

Make sure I don't play in traffic, okay?

Holidays are in full swing!

2006-12-21T04:07:03Z

Yargh, so I've been AWOL for a bit - but I've been busy as hell recently! Lots of holiday shopping things, last minute gifts, work, the usual drill.

Also, I keep filling out memes then NOT sharing them with anyone? How lame is that! Maybe come New Year's. New leaf and all that. >D

Probably the most substantial news I can report right now is that in January I may have an audution to go to the International Model and Talent Agency open call in NYC, which is something that's frequented by a lot of big-wig international talent scouts. Could be fun, and something may come of it seeing as how, apparently, everyone who was at the expo the other week thinks I have what it takes to succeed. Well, as long as I lose weight, but whatever. XD The casting directors from Philly actually gave me 1st place in my category for both the modelling and acting, so that has to count for points, right?

The whole series of events is strange though, and I'm not gloating or anything - it's just exciting because I've never done anything like this. I guess what they say about closing a door yet leaving the window open is true. The Series 7 goes down in flames, but then this comes out of nowhere.... I think it'll be, in the very least, fun.

Er... ah, I guess that's it. I'll post more when I get the chance.

By the way, to you people who I'm not naming - thank you so much. I really appreciate it. :)

I think maybe the next thing you see from me may just be a "year in review," despite how pathetic and depressing it may yet be. Sounds fun, huh?

I wonder who else I can make enemies with today?

2006-12-11T01:30:07Z

Okay, maybe not enemies, but apparently some people don't want to be my friend anymore. Which, while perfectly within their right, is still fucked up. But I am an asshole, so I guess I should've expected it. Whoops.

(In actuality, I feel like complete shit about a lot of things, but that's not gonna get me anywhere in life so I have to just keep on truckin', ya' know?)

Alright, so aside from that my day was actually pretty good today. I went to a modeling and talent expo over by Valley Forge and almost all of the casting directors were very excited, not only by my monologues, but also my look. Extra work for Kev-man? Oh yes. Contacts for Kev-man? Oh yes. I guess we'll see how it all goes, but...

My agency wants to send me up to New York over the next few months (July at the latest). ROCK.

Uhm, I think that's it. I'm gonna go eat some food and ruminate for a bit. Also, I cleaned the apartment. Go me. :)

It snowed today.

2006-12-08T05:26:28Z

Just for a minute, but I smiled because even though I was cold, I just lost a poker tournament, and an absolute load of shit was going wrong, it was snowing.

I hate the cold, but I love the snow. It reminds me of when things were simpler. When there was no war when everyone's family was home for the holidays, and when I didn't have to worry about the things I worry about.

That's all. The other day I just had to stop and take some pictures of the tree in front of City Hall in Philly. It's no Rockefeller Center, but it's nice. I'm actually surprised I'm into this Christmas season - usually I'm not. I feel like I want to give and give. I mean hell, every time I see a Salvation Army pot I stick $5. I offered to buy someone their ticket for a ride to Trenton.

It's kinda nice. I hope it's a white Christmas. I hope people get along better. I hope I drop the chip on my shoulder.

Maybe I won't send that e-mail.

Who knows.

I'd like you to meet a friend of mine....

2006-12-04T02:03:02Z

His name is Joey Wheeler. He's... ah, he's kind of a Tough Guy.

the_tuff_guy

Woohah - it feels like it's been a while.

2006-11-15T05:43:43Z

Damn, haven't posted much lately, have I?

First things on the agenda - the party went GREAT. I love having folks over, and I'm glad that y'all enjoyed yourselves. >D Much food was had, made the best steak ever, ate the best pie ever (Pumpkin Creme Pie... oooo.... :O~), played crazy DOA and CVS 2, and had a good healthy non-gay man-hugging moment when Optimus Prime died in the 20th anniversary re-mastered edition of "Transforms: The Movie". >D

Though post-party I'm saddled with an over-abundance of food since I figured more people were gonna show, but unceremoniously didn't. Regardless, the more people who're in my apartment, the exponentially smaller it all seems, so maybe the gathering that was there was just right. >D Plus there's only so much cooling two A/Cs can do in November! So once again, my thanks go out to Val, Mar, Dave, Tom, Jess, Chris, Dustin, Stefan, and John for attending! You're welcome back any time. By the way John, how was that TWELVE HOURS at the airport? Hehehe.

In other news, work goes well, despite the ever-present speed bump. Today's work assignment? GET FINGERPINTED. Yeah, that's always fun. But soon the NASD and the SEC will know all about yours truly. I can't wait to get this licensing taken care of and get the ball rolling with the fun new things that'll let me do at work. I'm looking forward to it, to say the least.

Hrmmm... I feel kinda weird today and I'm not sure why. Maybe that's why this post doesn't feel as wacky, eccentric, or deep as any other post I've made.

I've come to the conclusion (quite randomly, mind you) that I don't like asking people to do things for me, since I always assume it's a major burden. However, one cannot get by without the kindness of others, so I do it. It's just a weird note to mention.

Also, I've come to the conclusion I need a new set of icons. Because god-DAY-um these sucks are out of date! Though my hair is actually getting long again. In... mmm, I'd say another month or so it'll once again be as long as in this icon's picture. I'm still on the fence as to whether I should cut it or not!

The main reason I was keeping it long was actually for FF XII cosplay. See, I couldn't (and still can't) decide if I want to make a Basch costume or not! I've already been suckered into making Balthier (damn you Lionel! >D), but scar-boy is pretty fuggin' cool, too. Though I say this without having played the game, so.... Heh, yeah, I gotta get my damned hands on that game before I literally run out of time to play it. O_o;;

So I think that's all I have to say! I'm fucking PSYCHED about AUSA, though. It should be a damned good time, and I'm really looking forward to getting to hang out with peoples I haven't seen in a while. Yeah boyee. With that, though, I depart. For bed? For "Dead Rising"? We shall see.

EDIT: Everyone go to My Flickr Account for a few crappy pictures of my apartment (and of course by "apartment" I mean "kickass TV" XD). Also, a few other random choice pics from my life. >D

Whatta weekend.

2006-10-16T02:46:30Z

Well shit, what a weekend! Where to begin....

I suppose our story stretches back to Friday, doesn't it? Ahhh Friday. Me and Paul get out of work. For once in my STINKING MISERABLE LIFE I get out of work earlier than Paul, so I walk over to his place of employ.

After waiting in the lobby of his building for a few minutes, we embark to the house of Deej! Our goal was simple: pick her up, go back to our apartment, pick up Krys, get changed, and go to G and Marty's Funeral. Plans are always funny in how they DON'T WORK.

Traffic like a MOTHERFUCKER. Seriously.

So after an hour and a half we make it to Deej's. We pick her up, and decide, "Well since the turnpike is so backed up, we'll take 95 back!" HAHAHAHAHA, funny. More traffic. After another hour-and-a-half, we make it back to our apartment, get ready, and speed off to Marty's house in Philly. Fucked up part? A little more traffic. Okay, so two-and-a-half hours late to a party isn't that bad, right?

The party was filled with fun and goodness, including Hercule's eulogy, multi-tiered cake, drinking straight from the punchbowl, violent fights over Hersey's with Almonds, and of course, "Ze Incredible Nightcrawler!" ... Or was it "Nightbrawler"? You decide.

Following that, we go to the haunted house, which was pretty cool despite the fact that we got there at closing time. I mean, the actors just gave the hell up somewhere along the way through. Hehehe. But we had a good time nonetheless. Didn't end up getting back to the apartment until 2:00 AM, but that's always part of the fun, isn't it? :)

Saturday - Deej's party. Much sadness fills me, for it is the last big party Deej will attend here in these beautiful United States. ;_; I hope I wasn't too sappy in the card and whatever, because I was trying not to be gay. At any rate, we enjoy muchly the foods, "Apples to Apples," and me and Paul offending Val with our humor. Rock out! >D But soon, ladies and gentlemen, http://www.hackettandcostello.com will live. Enough of that, though.

Our night is concluded with MUCH fort-building. "This fort is mine, betch!" It was spectacular. In authentic Paul fashion, duct-tape held up the marvelous structure, allowing seven full-grown adults fit comfortably inside. It was truly a fort of legend. So divine.

Sunday marked the day of more food, including coffee cake, cream-filled donuts, deep-fried hot dog nuggets, sammiches, ice cream, and other assorted goodies. After the brief adventure of, "Oh shit! Krys' car won't start!" (which luckily it did once we found jumper cables and Tom's know-how saved the day) me, Deej, and Paul all embarked to the wonderous world that was the Philadelphia Zoo.

There we met the most fantastic polar bear ever. It kept sneering at us! It was AMAZING. I want to take it home and have it sneer at me all day! THE BEST! Additionally, we met an all-too-hyperactive penguin, my friendly two-toed sloth (I'm utterly convinced he's my friend), and of course Merlin the Lion. Also, we've come to the conclusion that human beings are very lucky there are only 400 Amur tigers in the world. Because if there were any more, and they banded together, the human race would no longer be the dominant species on this Earth. You do not know fear until you know a cougar in your home - the home where you children sleep. Yes, we're insane.

Then Paul drove Deej home, we headed back to our place, ate hot dogs, and lounged around. Paul's still playing Knights of the Old Republic, by the way. What a goddamn maniac.

I wish I had some pictures of this weekend, or something more exciting and/or enriching to say, but I'm not good right now. Perhaps at a later juncture. In the meantime, you'll have to settle for this and like it. 'Cause that's all you get, bitches. XD

Name meme.

2006-10-16T01:34:55Z

Thanks jessi. >D

HowManyOfMe.com

There are:
101
people with my name
in the U.S.A.

How many have your name?

Gaaaahhh! O_o;

2006-10-04T03:20:19Z

Um, quick update. Work is long and tiring. Moving went expeditiously well. I love food. Especially cheesecake.

BIRTHDAY = SUCCESS. REACH AGE 23 - MISSION COMPLETE. GET SURPRISED WITH CHEESECAKE AT 11:45 AT NIGHT BY KRYS - MISSION COMPLETE.

FTW!!

Yes, erhm, I shall post something more concrete and less non-sensical later. Oh yeah! I'm also back online. Welcome back me!

Wow, what an eventful weekend!

2006-09-25T19:32:13Z

Somehow, despite surgerical intervention, financial distress, and jackass voicemails, my weekend somehow ended up the positive side.

So Friday, go to New Brunswick, ate chicken, spent the night with Krys (ryoko) for the win. :D Had to leave Saturday, take care of some apartment crap.

Sunday, call Krys, Tina's tells me she's in the hospital. Paul and I rocket down to MD because Paul is fucking AMAZING, get there in about 2 hours, and find out she has to have an appendectomy. Woo spring break surgery!

So yeah... that sucked, and I was worried as shit. But it ended up going well, she recovered, I decided to spend the night over at Ollies (saber_rider Thanks again for everything on that one Ollie - you're the man. :)

Monday went back to the hospital ($30 cab fare from 5 minutes away! Yikes! O_o) loaded up my stuff with Krys and her dad and drove back to Philly. It was very cool for her dad to drop me off in Chester, and we parted ways.

Next up on the agenda? Help Paul pack, rent a truck, and get the hell out of here and right up into our own place! Yeehaw! >D Dude, it's gonna be fantastic, and then we're gonna plan our party which will kick all manner of ass. Due to recent budgetary constraints, I might not be able to pull together that large 50' plasma-screen babymakin' TV that I want, but... well, good things take time, right?

Alright, I think that's all I can say. Gotta make some phonecalls, but I will talk to y'all later. It was great getting to see a lot of people, and to the people who came to see Krys in the hospital - you're amazing people, and I send you thanks.

Wait!

2006-09-19T04:02:43Z

It's very important nobody comments to my last post. Because it has 7 comments.

This is important because the two posts before that had 7 comments. Which means... what exactly?

JACKPOT

[/retarded talking]

Yes, ladies and gentleman, that was all I had to say.

EDIT: I totally asked for that, didn't I? XD

Have I posted lately?

2006-09-19T01:35:06Z

NO!

But I don't even know what to say. I'm feeling all mushy and shit. But I know the best people ever. EVER. Shit, too many to name and all as important as hell.

But yeah... Tom, we're gonna miss you dude. You just better keep in touch, or I will fly to Cali just to slap you right in the tit. Yeah, that's right, you heard me! XD

Dustin, I feel kinda bad that your birthday party had to be shared this last weekend and the next weekend coming up, but you're awesome dude - seriously. One of the nicest, most respectable people out there.

Changing the topic...

This weekend was awesome. That's all I can say, and there is no other word that comes to mind other than that it fills me with awe.

^_^