Dear Insomnia-
Suck my metaphorical balls.
Yours,
M
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
The background noise of the moment is some kind of non-fiction TV about rare wood. The interior 12-year old is giggling at that.
Am a little water logged after schlepping to MacMall. The adapter kinda works because, obviously I'm online, but the power flow doesn't seem to be constant. My screen keeps fading in and out. So, will be back tomorrow to return the damn thing.
Started doing my taxes today and something seems awfully amiss. I don't know why it imported only part of my information. Nor do I understand how I'm living so close to the poverty line and yet, it looks like I'm going to owe.
On an upside,I saw a good east coast friend the other day. She is lovely and expecting a bebe soon. It does my heart when the awesome smart people breed.
Am a little water logged after schlepping to MacMall. The adapter kinda works because, obviously I'm online, but the power flow doesn't seem to be constant. My screen keeps fading in and out. So, will be back tomorrow to return the damn thing.
Started doing my taxes today and something seems awfully amiss. I don't know why it imported only part of my information. Nor do I understand how I'm living so close to the poverty line and yet, it looks like I'm going to owe.
On an upside,I saw a good east coast friend the other day. She is lovely and expecting a bebe soon. It does my heart when the awesome smart people breed.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Cheap Entertainment ... and times are tight
I really need to be doing something other than writing Missed Connections on Craigslist and seeing who replies. The best are when I post them in cities I've never been in.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Had a meet and greet with a store manager. I did a coffee tasting, paring one coffee which had been designed for restaurant use with 3 food items, to simulate an appetizer, entree and dessert.
He not only hated most of the pairing because it was savory, but he didn't think that I had any passion for food or coffee.
Are you fucking serious?
While I didn't come to LA to shine as a Barista, I hate people thinking that I'm not excellent at my job.
He not only hated most of the pairing because it was savory, but he didn't think that I had any passion for food or coffee.
Are you fucking serious?
While I didn't come to LA to shine as a Barista, I hate people thinking that I'm not excellent at my job.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
It's been a while since I've written anything other than a facebook status.
I'm planning on taking a writing class with second city in the next few months if I can do so without selling a kidney.
On a note that doesn't involve my bitching about my perspicacity deficit (lost 2 pairs of shoes, 2 pairs of spectacles, 1 v. expensive bra and my ability to remember customer orders)
uh... digress...
oh yeah! Lisa Congdon! She's an artist who, among other things, takes photos/draws collections. She did one collection a day for 2010. My favorites include the vintage airline bag tags, office supplies and fighter posters.
http://collectionaday2010.blogspot.com/
I'm planning on taking a writing class with second city in the next few months if I can do so without selling a kidney.
On a note that doesn't involve my bitching about my perspicacity deficit (lost 2 pairs of shoes, 2 pairs of spectacles, 1 v. expensive bra and my ability to remember customer orders)
uh... digress...
oh yeah! Lisa Congdon! She's an artist who, among other things, takes photos/draws collections. She did one collection a day for 2010. My favorites include the vintage airline bag tags, office supplies and fighter posters.
http://collectionaday2010.blogspot.com/
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Food
Quick updates:
I'm getting moved to yet another coffee shop.
The newest internship is doing well, but I don't think that casting is where I want to be.
I love food. I love words. I love coffee. I love cocktails.
I love THIS cocktail, particularly the vodka version: http://www.chefkatealiveandcooking.com/cocktail.html
I had the pleasure of meeting Chef Kate the other day over brunch at Doughboys. If you're in LA and you eat meat? I highly recommend the red flannel corned beef hash.
As for a sight you should be reading:
http://www.servedraw.com/
It is beyond wonderful.
I'm getting moved to yet another coffee shop.
The newest internship is doing well, but I don't think that casting is where I want to be.
I love food. I love words. I love coffee. I love cocktails.
I love THIS cocktail, particularly the vodka version: http://www.chefkatealiveandcooking.com/cocktail.html
I had the pleasure of meeting Chef Kate the other day over brunch at Doughboys. If you're in LA and you eat meat? I highly recommend the red flannel corned beef hash.
As for a sight you should be reading:
http://www.servedraw.com/
It is beyond wonderful.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Sometimes I forget what coffee is.
And by that I mean, that of late I've been tossing my espresso shots back without any more thought to taste than I do the taste of my vitamins.
And sometimes, I have a cup of coffee that blows me away and reminds me that the depth and taste and texture of a good cup of coffee is a hot little 8oz miracle.
The miracle in question of today's topic is: Nicaragua Corcasan from Starbucks.
I had it brewed on the clover machine which has been recently installed in a select number of Starbucks. Surprisingly mild to start with, light acidity, it got a heavier mouthfeel as it got down into the second half of the cup. Not necessarily a heavier taste, but a more complex one. I could take hints of citrus and hints of something almost chocolate. All in all a really good cup of coffee.
And by that I mean, that of late I've been tossing my espresso shots back without any more thought to taste than I do the taste of my vitamins.
And sometimes, I have a cup of coffee that blows me away and reminds me that the depth and taste and texture of a good cup of coffee is a hot little 8oz miracle.
The miracle in question of today's topic is: Nicaragua Corcasan from Starbucks.
I had it brewed on the clover machine which has been recently installed in a select number of Starbucks. Surprisingly mild to start with, light acidity, it got a heavier mouthfeel as it got down into the second half of the cup. Not necessarily a heavier taste, but a more complex one. I could take hints of citrus and hints of something almost chocolate. All in all a really good cup of coffee.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Solitude is a rare rare thing for me these days. Unless it is at 6:15 in the morning and I'm walking down the still dark streets of Beverly Hills on my way to work.
The other day, I had it. Comfortable place to sit, a computer, no tv. and the muse was home. I was ready to start working on that pilot. I let the itunes play, I opened the final draft... and nearly started to cry.
At first I thought that perhaps I just didn't have the memory to listen to music and write my script at the same time.
But no. The laptop is running out of magic and when I open up a document in final draft, I get the spinning rainbow wheel of doom.
I don't really need this right now. I could really stand to have a computer where I could use final draft on it. And then SAVE the document to the computer.
On the upside, a wonderful friend sent me Script magazine. It was a pick me up on a day when I needed it. Another upside was that I got to sleep in an actual bed that isn't related to a pool float.
The other day, I had it. Comfortable place to sit, a computer, no tv. and the muse was home. I was ready to start working on that pilot. I let the itunes play, I opened the final draft... and nearly started to cry.
At first I thought that perhaps I just didn't have the memory to listen to music and write my script at the same time.
But no. The laptop is running out of magic and when I open up a document in final draft, I get the spinning rainbow wheel of doom.
I don't really need this right now. I could really stand to have a computer where I could use final draft on it. And then SAVE the document to the computer.
On the upside, a wonderful friend sent me Script magazine. It was a pick me up on a day when I needed it. Another upside was that I got to sleep in an actual bed that isn't related to a pool float.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Monday, October 4, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Hello, Good-Bye
Lonestar has been canceled after airing just one episode.
Granted, the ratings were pretty low, but it wasn't a bad show. It was a little slow, but it held promise to unfold a great deal of drama, and it didn't take itself too seriously (see also: the event).
It amazes me how quickly some decisions are made, and how long it takes to get others done.
Granted, the ratings were pretty low, but it wasn't a bad show. It was a little slow, but it held promise to unfold a great deal of drama, and it didn't take itself too seriously (see also: the event).
It amazes me how quickly some decisions are made, and how long it takes to get others done.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Summer decided to make her first appearance of the year in LA. At 4:30 in the afternoon, it is 92 degrees. My face is bright pink from the 20 minute walk home.. and yes, I was wearing sunblock. For those of you just joining, or for those who forgot:
Hi. My name is Melissa and I walk in LA.
In a round about way, this all comes back to the decision to start at the bottom of a new industry. I took a job with a coffee shop so I could have 2 week days off so I could intern. The intention was to work 35-40hrs a week on the other days. I was tapped for promotion, I was moved from one shop to another in the chain, and next week I have 14 hours.
14.
There were work days I had in New York that were longer than that. The worst part about it is that those 14 hours are spread out over 4 days. My rent is cheap as I currently live in a living room, on an air mattress. I'm trying not to get discouraged. All of this comes on the heels of 1) the AlphaBet network wanting the series which belongs to the company I intern for and 2) an interview with a production company on the same lot where I currently intern. The interview was for a part time receptionist position that pays much more than the coffee shop. (still not a lot, and not what I was making back east, but people are under the very false assumption that things are cheaper in LA than the are in New York. Vices and square footage, sure, but it costs more to live. You can get by on less in New York.
Strangely, though I'm not discouraged. Back to reading Nurse Jackie scripts!
Hi. My name is Melissa and I walk in LA.
In a round about way, this all comes back to the decision to start at the bottom of a new industry. I took a job with a coffee shop so I could have 2 week days off so I could intern. The intention was to work 35-40hrs a week on the other days. I was tapped for promotion, I was moved from one shop to another in the chain, and next week I have 14 hours.
14.
There were work days I had in New York that were longer than that. The worst part about it is that those 14 hours are spread out over 4 days. My rent is cheap as I currently live in a living room, on an air mattress. I'm trying not to get discouraged. All of this comes on the heels of 1) the AlphaBet network wanting the series which belongs to the company I intern for and 2) an interview with a production company on the same lot where I currently intern. The interview was for a part time receptionist position that pays much more than the coffee shop. (still not a lot, and not what I was making back east, but people are under the very false assumption that things are cheaper in LA than the are in New York. Vices and square footage, sure, but it costs more to live. You can get by on less in New York.
Strangely, though I'm not discouraged. Back to reading Nurse Jackie scripts!
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
In the past I've said things like " Coffee ninjas will get you!"
I keep toying with the idea of a one off comic book or a 4 minute movie about Coffee Ninjas who exact vengeance on those who are awful to baristas.
And said ninjas have the ability to travel inside the aroma of coffee- so wherever there is the smell of coffee, they can use that as an entrance or exit point.
Other than their martial arts skills they can turn regular to decaf in an moment. And vice versa.
I keep toying with the idea of a one off comic book or a 4 minute movie about Coffee Ninjas who exact vengeance on those who are awful to baristas.
And said ninjas have the ability to travel inside the aroma of coffee- so wherever there is the smell of coffee, they can use that as an entrance or exit point.
Other than their martial arts skills they can turn regular to decaf in an moment. And vice versa.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Question of the hour: where did my mighty ancient ipod wander off to? Is it with my badge to the studio? Must be.
Tonight I saw Cropsey at the Laemmele 5 on Sunset.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1277936/
Long story short, Cropsey is the Investigation of the Urban Legend classic= that of a madman hiding in the woods, snatching children off the street for the usual unfortunate end.
It was an ok movie. Interesting A little too long, and some indulgent voice overs and not enough new information to really bring to the screen, it falls short of riveting. It is, however, interesting enough to make me want to 1) google the topic, 2) examine what the hell happened in my own hometown when they shut down the local mental hospital.
What makes it most interesting to me is that Rand was an orderly at the hospital, not a patient. The quiet implication that madness is contagious might be worth examining.
Tonight I saw Cropsey at the Laemmele 5 on Sunset.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1277936/
Long story short, Cropsey is the Investigation of the Urban Legend classic= that of a madman hiding in the woods, snatching children off the street for the usual unfortunate end.
It was an ok movie. Interesting A little too long, and some indulgent voice overs and not enough new information to really bring to the screen, it falls short of riveting. It is, however, interesting enough to make me want to 1) google the topic, 2) examine what the hell happened in my own hometown when they shut down the local mental hospital.
What makes it most interesting to me is that Rand was an orderly at the hospital, not a patient. The quiet implication that madness is contagious might be worth examining.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
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