Stuffy head, tired and not in the mood for anything is no excuse to neglect my writing commitment.
Also, it’s cold out, rainy, it’s January and I don’t wanna.
Note: “I don’t wanna” has not served me well as an excuse. Ever.
The Finisher
I started two short stories. The goal here is to FINISH. So, instead of taking on this huge story I want to tell (which is how it exists in my head), I will break it down to its basic components, and see if I can FINISH it.
Down the Dark Path
It’s time.
No more pussyfooting.
Either get serious or hide away forever.
What’s your excuse?
He also lost the first Death Star, could never catch (and keep) the Millennium Falcon, and lost a light saber battle with Luke. He never gave up, though.
Memories feel like this sometimes.
(via vhspositive)
A Primer for 2016
A list of my 2016 REVOLUTION…
1. Worry less.
2. Pay bills on time.
3. Find out what ever the fuck “Affluenza Teen” is.
4. Continue learning how to be a good storyteller (and SciFi writer).
5. Really, truly “Jam on it.”
6. Be a hero at the end of the night.
7. Love something other than myself.
8. Take down the patriarchy.
9. Stop pretending its MAD MAX: FURY ROAD on I-78 west.
10. Make more art.
11. PLAY MORE GAMES!
12. Find ways to make others shine.
13. Jump!
14. See Star Wars: Episode 7 again, and again, and again…
15. Pay less attention to the news.
16. Travel through time.
17. Give ‘em hell.
18. Learn what the Oxford coma is.
19. Attend at least ONE writing workshop.
20. ALL HAIL THE GLOW-CLOUD.
21. Talk up and praise other artists and designers.
22. Decide on purchasing a PS4 or not.
23. Re-read Strunk & White’s Elements of Style.
24. Eat less pizza than a Ninja Turtle.
25. Continue my quest of taking NO Buzzfeed quizzes.
26. Finally see Scotland.
27. Bitch and complain less about “Today’s music.”
28. No more “old school WWF” references.
29. Join the band WEEZER.
30. Create that goth C3-PO parody Twitter handle.
31. Make graphic design work that matters.
32. Worry less about what I don’t have.
33. Signal-push my favorite writers.
34. Watch more films, but be very selective.
35. Housework (I hate housework).
36. Get more than 4 hours of sleep on week nights.
37. Stop making lists.
38. More middle fingers at mediocrity.
39. Stop telling people I quit eating fast food in 2008.
40. Continue my streak of not eating fast food since 2008.
41. Drink. More. WINE.
42. Raise funds to build a to-scale, working Skylab satellite.
43. Raise funds to train as an astronaut.
44. Raise funds to launch rocket to new Skylab.
45. Live on new Skylab.
46. Learn to cook a new Puerto Rican meal.
47. Drink less coffee.
48. Totally lose my shit like Kylo Ren while watching the Eagles.
49. Ignore my enemies.
50. Try really hard NOT to fansplain things to non-geeks.
51. Change the hip-hop game forever.
52. Stop answering every question with “Your Mom.”
53. Prevent myself from finding distractions.
54. Learn more about politics.
55. Perfect my Billy Idol lip.
56. I will not watch anyone “whip” and/or “nae nae.”
57. Watch Broad City again,and again.
58. Help at least one person discover Firefly.
59. Teach a course on how to MERGE on to RT. 22 West.
60. Write/Star in my own Netflix original series.
61. Rage against ALL machines.
62. More answering questions with “no.”
63. Stop proudly telling people I’m a cable TV cord cutter.
64. Listen more.
65. Cut out as much pettiness as possible (from others).
66. Cut my own pettiness out as well.
67. Open a Scottish bar.
68. Start a SCI-FI themed podcast.
The inside of my head be like…
(via fluxushaus)
The Return of Yu Shu Lien
Like most people in 2000, I was enthralled by the film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. The imagery was captivating, and the story kept me in the movie, which is something that most action films of those days lacked.
The trailer for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny was released today. I’m glad that Michelle Yeoh is back, and the trailer looks amazing. However, this level of action is commonplace now, and while I’m picky about what action movies I watch, I’d give my time and attention to the Crouching Tiger sequel.
Mediocrity for the Patsy
“When form predominates, meaning is blunted; when content predominates, interest lags.” - Paul Rand
What I find funny is the willingness to accept mediocre design. It’s funny because some people are fooled. It may not be their fault. They also may not care. They just accept mediocre as standard. Its safe. It looks like everyone else. It’s heartless. Devoid of individuality.
So, here’s to keeping my eyes open, and my pen tips ready.
