...well, North Beach is anyhow.
Last night upon leaving work I was tired, spent even, from a long day of doing nothing but searching on the internet for "important people". It's amazing how just sitting in a seat all day could be more draining than doing manual labor all day. It's true, I know from experience and comparison. I managed to escape the office by 6pm, swaggering and moseying down the street in hopes to catch the 30 bus up to the Marina where my drawing class is.
I always forget that the months between Sept and Nov are the film industry's favorite months to be shooting in the city, I never really realize it until I'm stuck in traffic for a half hour and sitting among a few dozen grumbling public transit patrons. For some reason Jackson St. was a prime location where some film was shooting, and it took the bus about a 1/2 hour to go one block from Washington to Jackson. I'd had enough, so I got off the bus and decided to just walk somewhere that I could draw on my own, without the confines of a crowded classroom.
I first went to Washington Square...eh, nothing interested me, so I proceded to walk North through the North Beach area. It's kinda eerie how quiet that area is, it's just so dead, absolutely no nightlife at all. I don't think I heard one human voice for a stretch of 10 blocks as I made my way to the wharf. Weird.
I arrived at pier and had a seat with a nice view of Alcatraz...hmm, Alcatraz, now there's a challenging subject. I broke out the paper and charcoal and commenced to outline my drawing. (BZZZ!) What hell?! (swat!)...ugh. I continued to draw, unaware the size of the bugs that were buzzing around me. I began to draw the backdrop behind Alcatraz (BZZZZ!) Damnit! (swat!) Holy crap! What is that? A locust? Somekind of mutated flying ant! Screw this! I brush off my jacket to assure myself that there weren't anymore insects clinging to my person. I packed up my drawing utensils and paper and got out of there.
I walked down Embarcadero for a stretch, saw the Bushman get someone really good and denied my craving for Ben & Jerry's as I pass their little parlor.
I was just a little disappointed that I wasn't able to complete my drawing, but that's OK, I don't think Alcatraz is going anywhere anytime soon.
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Monday, October 17, 2005
A survey that's worthy of the blog...
1) My mother once: performed in a talent show dressed like a California Raisin
2) Never in my life: will I live in Utah
3) When I was five: I thought I was Superman
4) High School was: was good for the social aspect
5) I will never forget: the Alamo
6) I once met: my Aunt Sharon not long before she passed on after a fatal heart attack.
7) There's this person I know who: will never understand some of my ticks.
8) Once, at a bar: I ordered a glass of water
9) By noon I'm usually: already bored at work
10) Last night: I was again freaked out by Danny Bonaducci's self-destructiveness
11) If I only had: the new Canon HD cam
12) Next time I go to church/temple: I'll try and stay awake
13) Terri Schiavo: was loved by many, but no one loved her more than her long suffering husband.
14)I like: when ladies where big fat fake pearls
15) When I turn my head left, I see: a brick wall
16) When I turn my head right, I see: an iron pillar painted the same color as the GG Bridge.
17) You know I'm lying when: ...what, and reveal my "tell", pfft
18) In grade school: I had a really bad temper and would frequently throw tantrums while totally wailing on some kid who deserved it.
19) If I was a character written by Shakespeare: I'd be "Dogberry" from Much Ado About Nothing
21) A better name for me would be: Sherunous
22) I have a hard time understanding: Swahili
23) If I ever go back to school: I'd have to commit totally and live off of student loans.
24) You know I like you if: I give you an honest smile.
25) If I won an award, the first person I'd thank would be: whoever helped me out the most on whatever the award was for.
26) I hope that: everything works out alright :/
27) Take my advice: into count
28) My ideal breakfast is: Honey Nut Cheerios with a banana and OJ
29) A song I love, but do not have is: "Detachable Penis"
30) If you visit my hometown, I suggest: you visit 1/4 lb. Big Burger, aka "White Trash Burger"! Open 24/7
31) Tulips, character flaws, microchips & track stars: smell good, are valued, need to be destroyed so there aren't more Terminators and sweat a lot.
32) Why won't anyone: give me a ride to class on Tues & Thurs so I don't have to endure the 45 min train ride.
33) If you spend the night at my house: I'll probably keep you awake until 2am
34) I'd stop my wedding: if my trust were betrayed
35) The world could do without: Ashlee Simpson
36) I'd rather lick the belly of a cockroach than: the rectum of a cockroach
37) My favorite blonde is: Rita Hayworth in "Lady from Shanghai"
38) Paper clips are more useful than: a sack of hammers.
40) And by the way: Jay Leno isn't funny
41) The last time I was drunk,: I was dreaming
42) My grandmother always: kept butterscotch candy in a jar for me.
2) Never in my life: will I live in Utah
3) When I was five: I thought I was Superman
4) High School was: was good for the social aspect
5) I will never forget: the Alamo
6) I once met: my Aunt Sharon not long before she passed on after a fatal heart attack.
7) There's this person I know who: will never understand some of my ticks.
8) Once, at a bar: I ordered a glass of water
9) By noon I'm usually: already bored at work
10) Last night: I was again freaked out by Danny Bonaducci's self-destructiveness
11) If I only had: the new Canon HD cam
12) Next time I go to church/temple: I'll try and stay awake
13) Terri Schiavo: was loved by many, but no one loved her more than her long suffering husband.
14)I like: when ladies where big fat fake pearls
15) When I turn my head left, I see: a brick wall
16) When I turn my head right, I see: an iron pillar painted the same color as the GG Bridge.
17) You know I'm lying when: ...what, and reveal my "tell", pfft
18) In grade school: I had a really bad temper and would frequently throw tantrums while totally wailing on some kid who deserved it.
19) If I was a character written by Shakespeare: I'd be "Dogberry" from Much Ado About Nothing
21) A better name for me would be: Sherunous
22) I have a hard time understanding: Swahili
23) If I ever go back to school: I'd have to commit totally and live off of student loans.
24) You know I like you if: I give you an honest smile.
25) If I won an award, the first person I'd thank would be: whoever helped me out the most on whatever the award was for.
26) I hope that: everything works out alright :/
27) Take my advice: into count
28) My ideal breakfast is: Honey Nut Cheerios with a banana and OJ
29) A song I love, but do not have is: "Detachable Penis"
30) If you visit my hometown, I suggest: you visit 1/4 lb. Big Burger, aka "White Trash Burger"! Open 24/7
31) Tulips, character flaws, microchips & track stars: smell good, are valued, need to be destroyed so there aren't more Terminators and sweat a lot.
32) Why won't anyone: give me a ride to class on Tues & Thurs so I don't have to endure the 45 min train ride.
33) If you spend the night at my house: I'll probably keep you awake until 2am
34) I'd stop my wedding: if my trust were betrayed
35) The world could do without: Ashlee Simpson
36) I'd rather lick the belly of a cockroach than: the rectum of a cockroach
37) My favorite blonde is: Rita Hayworth in "Lady from Shanghai"
38) Paper clips are more useful than: a sack of hammers.
40) And by the way: Jay Leno isn't funny
41) The last time I was drunk,: I was dreaming
42) My grandmother always: kept butterscotch candy in a jar for me.
Friday, October 14, 2005
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Messageboards...
Lemme just say that it's a very interesting dynamic "the messageboard". It's a place where people feel safe to say things that they otherwise wouldn't say to anyone in person. So long as they have their anonymity it's OK to bash and insult other people.
That said, I also think that a lot of posts are just taken too seriously and with the wrong tone. Since most people who write in messageboards are not seasoned writers, the majority do not have the ability to convey their feelings in words. They have no grasp of how to share with everyone else what their mood or voice is like when writing their posting, which is why they come off sounding mean when most likely they're being sarcastic and/or facetious.
That said, I also think that a lot of posts are just taken too seriously and with the wrong tone. Since most people who write in messageboards are not seasoned writers, the majority do not have the ability to convey their feelings in words. They have no grasp of how to share with everyone else what their mood or voice is like when writing their posting, which is why they come off sounding mean when most likely they're being sarcastic and/or facetious.
Sunday, October 9, 2005
Fool! You be trippin'...
The highlight of my day today: As I was walking home today this young couple came from behind me while they were on their morning jog. The woman (obviously in better shape than her manfriend) jogged in perfect form, good posture and proper separation extention with each step. The man however (wearing an oversized white t-shirt), I really can't explain what he was doing. With each step he took his other foot would almost cross complete behind the other. His feet were just barely missing, almost dodging eachother with each lunging step that he took until finally the man tripped, nearly hit a tree and almost fell into a newspaper box. The woman, smiling in disbelief that she was with such a clutz, looked on and just waited at the next corner while her male counterpart returned to the spot of where he tripped, wondering what it was he tripped over. It was your own foot moron! I muffled my laugh all the way home until I arrived within the auditory safety of my apartment and let out the laugh that was bursting to get out.
Wednesday, October 5, 2005
Holes in bone...
Today I went to the dentist for the first time in just over 3 years. I expected poor results would arise once the x-rays were ready. At my last appointment 3 years ago, I had one filling out of 5 filled, so I expected at least 4 to still be present. Warning: If you need to go to the dentist and want to save some dough, try the UOP School of Dentistry, it's cheap, always good quality and the students are always nice...however, every sadistic aspect of what dentistry does to you is tiresome and dragged out since they are in fact only students and always need an instructor to check up on their work. The x-rays were in, a total of 7 cavities...but only 2 of the previous 4 were still present, while 5 whole new ones had burrowed into molers and next to one canine. I'm in for some torture over the next few months. Seinfeld Joke to make me feel better: "What's the difference between a sadist and a dentist? A sadist has newer magazines" ha ha
Saturday, October 1, 2005
A hard rain's a gonna fall...
How do you know when you're thinking about something way too much. Whether it's good or bad thinkin', either one in excess can be damaging either to yourself or those around you. Sometimes I'm just not sure where the line is, yet once I realize that I've crossed that line that's when I feel as if too much is bottles inside. I'm like a carbonated beverage, I've got that fizzy goodness inside that wants to tickle your nose, but if you open me up I might explode in your face from being shook around too much, and that could make a sticky mess. I need an outlet...oh wait, I have one, now I just need to act on it and get it done with.
On another note, "Serenity" was such a horrible movie, it was like watching a 2 hour pilot for a WB show or a SciFi Channel movie of the week. It's so full of cliche, cheaply made sets, some "Rolling eye causing" melodrama and mediocre one liners that die hard fans of the original show "Firefly" were chuckling all too loud at. I have nothing against Joss Whedon and his success within the television medium, in fact, he should stick to writing episodic shows. Stick with what works, that should be his motto.
I need a new CD tower/rack/cabinet...thing. I have about 400 CD's and a tower that only holds about half. I'm pretty sure I've lost a couple CD's to the under-couch monster, if anybody out there who reads this knows where I could find a cool lookin' CD tower, lemme know :)
On another note, "Serenity" was such a horrible movie, it was like watching a 2 hour pilot for a WB show or a SciFi Channel movie of the week. It's so full of cliche, cheaply made sets, some "Rolling eye causing" melodrama and mediocre one liners that die hard fans of the original show "Firefly" were chuckling all too loud at. I have nothing against Joss Whedon and his success within the television medium, in fact, he should stick to writing episodic shows. Stick with what works, that should be his motto.
I need a new CD tower/rack/cabinet...thing. I have about 400 CD's and a tower that only holds about half. I'm pretty sure I've lost a couple CD's to the under-couch monster, if anybody out there who reads this knows where I could find a cool lookin' CD tower, lemme know :)
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