2.19.2005
"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
Mark pointed that out to me this morning. Someone had posted it up behind the counter at Starbucks. I really liked it. Then I went to see "Hitch" this evening with my daughter, and there it was again. The key phrase of the film.
It made me realize how fortunate I am to have had so many of those moments in my life.
Mark pointed that out to me this morning. Someone had posted it up behind the counter at Starbucks. I really liked it. Then I went to see "Hitch" this evening with my daughter, and there it was again. The key phrase of the film.
It made me realize how fortunate I am to have had so many of those moments in my life.
2.16.2005
What is a Bweep?
Bweeping is a sport or fad that is rapidly catching on here on the west coast. Everywhere you go, you are seeing people bweeping and getting bweeped. But for those unfortunate few who have never had the opportunity to experience a bweep, or better yet, to deliver a bweep, here is a quick lesson in effective bweeping.
1) You must first find a prospective bweepee. It is better if you are on somewhat intimate terms, unless you are willing and able to run very fast.
2) Take your index finger, and place it solidly on the bweepee's nose, while placing the middle finger and thumb directly in the middle of each cheek.
3) When solidly in place, gently squeeze the face. If done properly, the face will collapse beneath the fingers and you will have a successful and satisfying bweep.
4) IMPORTANT: The finger action must be accompanied by a clearly heard verbal "BWEEP", in order to technically count as a bweep.
Successful bweeps as outlined above, are worth 100 points. There are somewhat lesser moves that are not full bweeps, but can earn points. For instance, there is the "bweef". The bweef is when the fingers caress the face and nose in the official "bweep" position, without actually collapsing the face in a very quick movement. The bweef, however, is only worth 25 points. The bweef must also be accompanied by the verbal "bweef". The feeble is another move that is only worth about fifteen points. The feeble is when the feebler takes his index finger and moves it quickly back and forth under the feeblee's nose, moving the nose quickly, and uttering the words "feeble, feeble, feeble". I would recommend that the feebler move quickly away from the feebled person, in order to avoid injury, as their response is not always a positive one. I would also NOT recommend feebling someone who has a bad cold, or otherwise runny nose.
There is talk of taking bweeping to the next level, and creating an official sport, maybe even an olympic sport. However, because of certain negative side effects associated with extensive bweeping, there are those who feel that this dream will never be realized.
The negative side effects associated with too much bweeping are as follows:
1) a nose that dips or droops dramatically.
2) recipients of too much bweeping have been associated with post traumatic stress disorder. This disorder can be recognized by a certain look of fear or disorientation when another person's hand comes near to their face. When this occurs, it is recommended that this person abstains from further bweeping.
Bweeping is a sport or fad that is rapidly catching on here on the west coast. Everywhere you go, you are seeing people bweeping and getting bweeped. But for those unfortunate few who have never had the opportunity to experience a bweep, or better yet, to deliver a bweep, here is a quick lesson in effective bweeping.
1) You must first find a prospective bweepee. It is better if you are on somewhat intimate terms, unless you are willing and able to run very fast.
2) Take your index finger, and place it solidly on the bweepee's nose, while placing the middle finger and thumb directly in the middle of each cheek.
3) When solidly in place, gently squeeze the face. If done properly, the face will collapse beneath the fingers and you will have a successful and satisfying bweep.
4) IMPORTANT: The finger action must be accompanied by a clearly heard verbal "BWEEP", in order to technically count as a bweep.
Successful bweeps as outlined above, are worth 100 points. There are somewhat lesser moves that are not full bweeps, but can earn points. For instance, there is the "bweef". The bweef is when the fingers caress the face and nose in the official "bweep" position, without actually collapsing the face in a very quick movement. The bweef, however, is only worth 25 points. The bweef must also be accompanied by the verbal "bweef". The feeble is another move that is only worth about fifteen points. The feeble is when the feebler takes his index finger and moves it quickly back and forth under the feeblee's nose, moving the nose quickly, and uttering the words "feeble, feeble, feeble". I would recommend that the feebler move quickly away from the feebled person, in order to avoid injury, as their response is not always a positive one. I would also NOT recommend feebling someone who has a bad cold, or otherwise runny nose.
There is talk of taking bweeping to the next level, and creating an official sport, maybe even an olympic sport. However, because of certain negative side effects associated with extensive bweeping, there are those who feel that this dream will never be realized.
The negative side effects associated with too much bweeping are as follows:
1) a nose that dips or droops dramatically.
2) recipients of too much bweeping have been associated with post traumatic stress disorder. This disorder can be recognized by a certain look of fear or disorientation when another person's hand comes near to their face. When this occurs, it is recommended that this person abstains from further bweeping.
2.09.2005
This year has really started off with a blast... A non-stop blur of work, and action. I've worked every day since January 16... and will probably only have about three days off this month. Produced a music video that included dog chases, and gun shots, and blood squibs, and cadets marching on the same airface base where they shot The Aviator. The footage looks awesome. The shoot was a lot of fun, even if we were shooting in the rain, and I had to drive a 3-ton grip truck (yikes!) Then I moved straight into a big budget commercial where the corps (corporate dudes) are so uptight that the font that they choose for the pre-pro book is keeping them up at night. Who gives a shit, as long as it looks good! I have no patience for corporate nonsense, office politics and ego wars.
I'm dreaming of down-time; time with the kids, time spent hiking with my sweetheart, SLEEP! just enjoying life...maybe even traveling. But right now it's just a dream. Back to work...
All work and no play makes Erica a very .... well, you get the idea!
An interesting, and yet, somewhat disturbing sign...
I'm dreaming of down-time; time with the kids, time spent hiking with my sweetheart, SLEEP! just enjoying life...maybe even traveling. But right now it's just a dream. Back to work...
All work and no play makes Erica a very .... well, you get the idea!
An interesting, and yet, somewhat disturbing sign...
