Just a quick entry to sum up January…
The month started off with a bunch of production shoots for work which were a lot of fun. I’m really enjoying going to peoples houses and filming. Not just because our clients are beyond wealthy and visiting the mansions they call heir homes is always an experience, but because its really fun to interact with the families and kids because they are so excited about what we’re doing. Later in the month I got to direct and conduct my first interview which I loved… cant wait to do more! But other that that, work in the office was a bit of a struggle. January is always slow for our company after the big Christmas rush. I did manage to get one project that lasted me about 3 solid days of work. Otherwise I was doing all sorts of random admin and research tasks. Goody goody gum drops.
The really big excitement for the month was finding a new place to live! It was relatively painless this time around, mostly because I went with my gut and took the first place I viewed simply because it sounded too good to be true. It is a studio flat, with a sofa bed, little kitchenette, and private bathroom. It felt really clean and new. Plus the neighborhood is really good as its West London, in Zone 2. Granted it is very, VERY tiny. Think of a standard college dorm room, and half that. But essentially its got everything I need! And the huuuuuge selling point is that it’s a whole ten minute WALK to work!! Oh. My. God. This will revolutionize my life. No more 1.25 hour commutes to work each way on public transport. I can sleep in longer and thus stay up later. I can go out with my colleagues after work and not have to worry about leaving early to make the epic journey home. I don’t have to pay a whopping £115 every month for my travelcard. (And because of that fact it is actually cheaper than what I am paying now even though rent is a bit higher). I am absolutely ecstatic about this change. I move January 31st!
As for other activities I finally saw Avatar at the Imax. Not the most unpredictable story, but man it was definitely the most beautiful piece of visual film I’ve ever seen! I also went to an open mic film night where any film maker can just get up and show their 6 minute film. I went and saw Toy Story 2 in 3D with a big group of friends. The highlight had to be my team outing with work though. First we went to this really kitsch and crazily decorated Russian restaurant. The elaborate bathroom was worth the trip alone! Then we went and played what is called ‘Rebel Bingo.’ It pretty much was what it sounds like! Bingo with lots of loud music and people in their 20s and 30s. Started at 11:30pm and went into the wee hours of the night. They gave away some really cool prizes. It was just a different night out. It also had a dress code of “Flash Dangerous,” whatever that means. Here was our interpretation (my antennae and plastic gun lit up with flashing red/green/blue lights!)…
Looking ‘Flash Dangerous’ at Rebel Bingo
So this last week I feared was going to draaaaag being the final 10 day countdown until my long-awaited return to the Emerald City. BUT this past Tuesday the big boss called me into his office. After several very kind words and praises about how I’ve been doing (including that I was beaten out by a mere two votes for the prestigious company award for “best new comer of the year 2009″ that is voted on by my peers), he asked me to direct, produce, and edit the new promo video for my company’s website!! Very, very exciting. But high pressure! A basic idea had already been laid out, he just wanted some movement on it asap. He said he’d like in in two weeks, but I pointed out that I’m going on holiday the next week. So basically I’m cranking this baby out in SIX days. That’s all creative planning, interviews, digitizing, editing, visual effects… the whole schabang. I sure hope it turns out well! So far so good… I’m really enjoying getting to take the authority on making most of the creative decisions. So needless to say my schedule is jam packed. Which is excellent! I’ve been filming all this week, then I’m going on a production shoot all day Saturday, moving house on Sunday, then editing like a mad woman until my flight on the 4th!
I cant believe a week from right now I’ll be nearly landing in Seattle. WOW. I mean, TWO Christmas’ have passed since I’ve been home. I haven’t seen my Dad, Grandparents, most of my cousins, and all of my friends there since the very beginning of September 2008! Heck, I haven’t even been in the country since Obama became President. This is definitely the longest chunk of time I have been away from home at once. I cant even express my excitement for my trip and all the fun things I have planned! I know it will fly by, but I guarantee I will enjoy every minute of it. Check back here for the epic blog come March!
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