Ok, tons of shit going on, so here's the recap:
-Little sister is FINALLY moved in after much lifting by me and much drama. Hopefully things will FINALLY start getting better!
-Still don't have a car. Cash is just too tight and my Netbook decided to get infected with the same "Ransomware" that nearly got Delores's computer a few months ago...except it killed mine....
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-Little sister is FINALLY moved in after much lifting by me and much drama. Hopefully things will FINALLY start getting better!
-Still don't have a car. Cash is just too tight and my Netbook decided to get infected with the same "Ransomware" that nearly got Delores's computer a few months ago...except it killed mine....
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Recap of the day:
-Had to take the bus since we still only have one (borrowed) car, and it broke down causing me to be 20 minutes late to work after walking an extra 2 miles in the Arizona sun in all black clothing
-Didn't really have a show, but instead I was ordered to not only help set up for a Church Service that...
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-Had to take the bus since we still only have one (borrowed) car, and it broke down causing me to be 20 minutes late to work after walking an extra 2 miles in the Arizona sun in all black clothing
-Didn't really have a show, but instead I was ordered to not only help set up for a Church Service that...
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delores:
DO NOT say that kind of shit!
it'll be our turn soon enough. we're making progress, even if it's slow... it's still progress.
it'll be our turn soon enough. we're making progress, even if it's slow... it's still progress.
Well, you know you're in a bad spot when you get turned down for a job driving a cab, because you were fired from another cab company for getting hit by an illegal with no insurance and no ID (I was technically at fault because I was making a Left hand turn when he ran the red light. It seems that my making a left...
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Yeah, so I got 1,200 ft/sq of two story loft apartment with a nearly 400 ft/sq patio for less than 700 a month...
But the constant reminders that I'm still in the getto don't help me wonder how I could better provide for my immediate family. My sister is excited for the new conceal carry law so she will feel safe walking from her car...
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But the constant reminders that I'm still in the getto don't help me wonder how I could better provide for my immediate family. My sister is excited for the new conceal carry law so she will feel safe walking from her car...
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ravioli:
it seems you suffer from white guilt, and hopefully without sounding snooty,my experiences with other guys tell me its pretty typical for men your age.
neothespian:
I have heard this term "guilt" used before, namely during my undergrad when I was working at a Denny's and a guy stabbed one of our waiters after he stepped in to remove him after he grabbed a waitress full on with both hands on her chest. The cops were called, and he pulled the race card because he was black and the waiter he stabbed was white. The WAITER got arrested for intervening, and only after constant pestering by our manager (who happened to be Black) did the customer who started the whole thing FINALLY get handcuffed! They had already taken the server out to the ambulance but not before HANDCUFFING HIM TO THE GURNEY!
The purpose of this was not to say how unfair things are, but to preface what was said by the cop (who was white): "Well, it's the guilt of standing aside and being worried about being blamed for being racist and ignoring the incident that preceded that got him (the server) into this mess. I'm sure it wasn't severe enough to resort to violence. This is why he should've called the police to handle this, that way he wouldn't be suffering for his decision."
WTF?!?!
If I'm "guilty" about something, logic states that I got something that I didn't earn, or that someone did not get something they deserved because I some how interfered unjustly. This would denote that I'm gaining some sort of advantage or privilege. Last I checked I'm denied for just about every social service the State of Arizona offers, even when I push for voting and endorse taxes for these services because they are needed. I've just resigned myself to the fact that I will not get ANY social assistance no matter how bad off I am, while there are plenty of people driving Escalades with Custom rims and spending hundreds on recreational elements while on welfare because not only do they get that assistance, but they get legal help because they're "disadvantaged" with an education, while I worked my ass off for 6 years to get it. Just because I can build a set, wire a lightboard and weld 60 feet in the air doesn't mean I'm an expert lawyer who can get around racially-motivated prohibitions and addendums that have been put in to keep us "white folk" from getting an unfair advantage.
And, even now I worry that it's racist that I don't get the same shake as someone else, that I am REQUIRED to be given less chances because I am a white male, and that by even stating that, I may have what opportunities I have taken away for being racist or sexist by stating I don't know what is racist or sexist anymore, especially when I try overtly hard to NOT be.
At the risk of sounding racist and sexist: If you're not a lower income White Male... odds are you wouldn't understand. (And yet I feel like I'm being seen as an asshole stating that fact...)
The purpose of this was not to say how unfair things are, but to preface what was said by the cop (who was white): "Well, it's the guilt of standing aside and being worried about being blamed for being racist and ignoring the incident that preceded that got him (the server) into this mess. I'm sure it wasn't severe enough to resort to violence. This is why he should've called the police to handle this, that way he wouldn't be suffering for his decision."
WTF?!?!
If I'm "guilty" about something, logic states that I got something that I didn't earn, or that someone did not get something they deserved because I some how interfered unjustly. This would denote that I'm gaining some sort of advantage or privilege. Last I checked I'm denied for just about every social service the State of Arizona offers, even when I push for voting and endorse taxes for these services because they are needed. I've just resigned myself to the fact that I will not get ANY social assistance no matter how bad off I am, while there are plenty of people driving Escalades with Custom rims and spending hundreds on recreational elements while on welfare because not only do they get that assistance, but they get legal help because they're "disadvantaged" with an education, while I worked my ass off for 6 years to get it. Just because I can build a set, wire a lightboard and weld 60 feet in the air doesn't mean I'm an expert lawyer who can get around racially-motivated prohibitions and addendums that have been put in to keep us "white folk" from getting an unfair advantage.
And, even now I worry that it's racist that I don't get the same shake as someone else, that I am REQUIRED to be given less chances because I am a white male, and that by even stating that, I may have what opportunities I have taken away for being racist or sexist by stating I don't know what is racist or sexist anymore, especially when I try overtly hard to NOT be.
At the risk of sounding racist and sexist: If you're not a lower income White Male... odds are you wouldn't understand. (And yet I feel like I'm being seen as an asshole stating that fact...)
Ok, so I don't have much to report:
On Monday I had the first rehearsal and read through of the script for "FROGWOMAN" with the writer and the rest of the cast. It went VERY well, and the Director is very excited for the project. I've decided to try to build some 50's horror/sci-fi style props for him including a Jacob's Ladder-powered "Electro-Shock Therapy" device....
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On Monday I had the first rehearsal and read through of the script for "FROGWOMAN" with the writer and the rest of the cast. It went VERY well, and the Director is very excited for the project. I've decided to try to build some 50's horror/sci-fi style props for him including a Jacob's Ladder-powered "Electro-Shock Therapy" device....
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lapsus:
It's really really hard here, I've been searching for months. I'm going to work at the publisher where I was an intern last yearonly for few months, but that's a good beginning! 
How are you ?
How are you ?
neothespian:
I've been pretty much as you see in the above blog post 
I'm working on a new show which is VERY exciting, and I'm helping my little sister move into our place today so that should help with the rent and what not, and I'll be good having her around again. Other than that, hopefully we can get a new car on Friday and make things a little easier on us all
I'm working on a new show which is VERY exciting, and I'm helping my little sister move into our place today so that should help with the rent and what not, and I'll be good having her around again. Other than that, hopefully we can get a new car on Friday and make things a little easier on us allWell, there is at least one good part about being stuck in the off-season out of work: I get to try stuff I don't usually have time for during the season, such as auditioning for shows as an actor and not as a tech.
I got into the tech production of theater for two very good reasons: One, I was good at it. Two, because...
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I got into the tech production of theater for two very good reasons: One, I was good at it. Two, because...
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heartbaker:
I just got a ceiling fan today and OMG it made a difference ..
heartbaker:
Awww thank you
Just had the foundations of confidence shaken:
I just found out the legendary Aboriginal Canadian actor Grahm Greene... is in a TWILIGHT MOVIE!!!!!
Whiskey. Tango. Foxtrot?!?!?!
The man has an Academy Award! He has the Earle Grey Award for lifetime achievement!! He has a Gemini Award!! Why in the name that is all holy does he need to stoop to the level of shitty wannabe...
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I just found out the legendary Aboriginal Canadian actor Grahm Greene... is in a TWILIGHT MOVIE!!!!!
Whiskey. Tango. Foxtrot?!?!?!
The man has an Academy Award! He has the Earle Grey Award for lifetime achievement!! He has a Gemini Award!! Why in the name that is all holy does he need to stoop to the level of shitty wannabe...
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padre:
Dennis Hopper died the very next day btw.
That impacts me greatly. I can't really talk too much shit about actors who do horrible movies. Some of my favorite actors of all time have done some crap more often then I'm proud to admit haha
That impacts me greatly. I can't really talk too much shit about actors who do horrible movies. Some of my favorite actors of all time have done some crap more often then I'm proud to admit haha
lapsus:
You're right, yeay to robots who make anything better. This pancakes-robot is on the internet, I'll share you a link!
(and I have to reply to your mail, please forgive my slowness)
(and I have to reply to your mail, please forgive my slowness)
Well, that sucked:
Went 30+ miles to the other side of the Metro area to check out a car that would've been a great builder: A white 2000 Chevy Cavalier sedan that had been beaten up by a spoiled brat. Her amps an "Banging System" were ripped out via the trunk, multiple dings and what not, and she sold her Custom Rims and tires for...
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Went 30+ miles to the other side of the Metro area to check out a car that would've been a great builder: A white 2000 Chevy Cavalier sedan that had been beaten up by a spoiled brat. Her amps an "Banging System" were ripped out via the trunk, multiple dings and what not, and she sold her Custom Rims and tires for...
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flaker:
That's an AWESOME story! Actually, kudos to you for writing something that long that I actually enjoyed reading. And to think, I just dropped by to check out the scooter. Nice scooter(s) by the way....Sorry that your automotive dreams couldn't be fulfilled by a bunch of sketchy hillbillies in the middle of the Mesa badlands..better luck next time!
neothespian:
Actually it was over in Glendale about 35 miles on the OTHER side of the valley. Granted our version of that pit is called "Apache Junction" over here (which has neither Apaches or is a Junction of any two roads...discuss)
Can two bad Cavaliers equal one good one? I think I have found the rare combination that just might say yes.... If I can do this, we may have a better car than the old one for only $700. AND, it would test my mechanical ability. Going to have to think way out of the box for this one.
This could get good....
This could get good....
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neothespian:
Well, gotta discuss it with the girl. There's a bit of "if" coming off the plan, but if I can get it to work it'll look JUST like our old car (mainly because it will contain parts OF the old car). If the engine doesn't have any code lights on I am inclined to go for it. Have to discuss it with the girl and our options, but it would give us close to what we want without spending money on other cars we don't know will work. These may not be very sporty, but Cavaliers if maintained DO last a long time and he says he put a new engine and trans in it 35k miles ago. But he admits that his daughter beat it up a bit. So we shall see...
padre:
You know, I know what you mean. That crowd is not for me, it's really a contradiction that I'm a fan of the show. But not by much. I am a fan of sports. Football, basketball, et al.
But not a fan of fans, fans are annoying haha
But not a fan of fans, fans are annoying haha
Well we FINALLY got a decent night out for a Saturday!
After doing some thrift store 50% off day hunting, we found this pretty kick-ass vintage NAPA auto parts supply cabinet out of steel that should make a great garden/patio organizer for only $17! Then ran all over the place for gardening stuff and finally cleaned the Saturn we've been borrowing.
Then, it was off...
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After doing some thrift store 50% off day hunting, we found this pretty kick-ass vintage NAPA auto parts supply cabinet out of steel that should make a great garden/patio organizer for only $17! Then ran all over the place for gardening stuff and finally cleaned the Saturn we've been borrowing.
Then, it was off...
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neothespian:
OH, my error. Well damn... can't help ya there: Delores already has a live in photographer 
padre:
What an awful headache about RenFair & Comic Con. Dude that is so bullshit. And then the job hunting & that fucked up boycott. Love the law or not it's not fair to bankrupt an already dying economy.
Ok.
So, as was stated before (somewhere), me and my girl Delores have been offline for quite a few months. Well, we're back!!! We're online and secure in that bit now.
What has happened in the past 4 months? Well, it probably would be best to check out her blog since she is typing up a novel on what has happened in the offline time....
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So, as was stated before (somewhere), me and my girl Delores have been offline for quite a few months. Well, we're back!!! We're online and secure in that bit now.
What has happened in the past 4 months? Well, it probably would be best to check out her blog since she is typing up a novel on what has happened in the offline time....
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neothespian:
Nope... it became official early this year after alot of emotional stuff. It came about as just the right thing to do. Now it's official and she's got a fancy rock and everything to prove it!
heatdude:
I wish you and dolores many years of happiness..
Is taking a big step:
I'm putting Delores onto my cellphone plan. She doesn't have a job at the moment, and has been struggling with text only on a prepaid phone that often gets disconnected. She was dealing with a VERY old Moto RAZR (the first version), so I gave her my Pantech Slate, which is an iPhone like jump compared to her old one....
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I'm putting Delores onto my cellphone plan. She doesn't have a job at the moment, and has been struggling with text only on a prepaid phone that often gets disconnected. She was dealing with a VERY old Moto RAZR (the first version), so I gave her my Pantech Slate, which is an iPhone like jump compared to her old one....
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heartbaker:
Sound like a nice guy
I'll also need the money for one of the many rifles you can hook me up with. haha