Goofball Slacker and the drive...

Okay, So I've been a real goofball slacker as far as this whole blogging thing goes. To those who read I apologize. What's happening... For starters I m looking forward to a drive across country to L.A. in the middle of July. My good friend Jason and I are loading up a U-haul type truck with all of my landlord and friend Bethany's stuff in it and making sure that it gets to California in relatively one piece though I make no promises. We should get out there and be able to spend a couple of days chilling at the beach, eating at the Cuban Bistro (my mouth is already salivating), and enjoy the California life.
Needless to say it's going to be a couple of pretty crazy weeks leading up to the trip. I am planning a "Packing up Bethany's Stuff for moving" Day of July the 12th starting at 10:00 a.m. I could use a ton of help, boxes, and newspaper. So if you are in the Lancaster area and are willing to help out... heck even if you're not willing to help out swing on over. If you're not sure where I am then e-mail me at the address in my profile. I'm sure that it's on this blog somewhere.

In other news I have officially posted my portfolio highlighting some of the graphic design work I have done over the past couple of years. If you'd like to check that out I'd suggest clicking here, or here, or maybe here...yeah that should do it. If that doesn't work try here.

All in all life hasn't changed that much since the last post. Feel free to drop me a line and or comment to let me know you're alive.

later.

Cast a way...

Here I sit waiting for a friend of mine to show up. I haven't seen him in...wow...like 5+ years. It should be a great time of reconnecting. We've both been through our share of crap, both self inflicted and not. For those that are wondering who it is I'll say that his name is John W. and that's all I'll say. If you know him you'll be able to figure it out and if not then it doesn't really matter anyway.

I fell like Tom Hanks in the end of Cast Away, where he's standing at the cross roads trying to decide what direction he is going to go. After being stuck on the island, alone long enough for the woman he loved to find another man, he's found this somewhat unwanted feeling of freedom that comes with it's fair share of regrets. Okay so maybe I'm reading into it a little bit, but that's how I feel. I'm standing in the middle of an intersection that has an endless amount of roads that are more than happy to lead me in whatever direction they are going, and part of me is excited about the adventure, but the other part of me is angry that I had to come to this intersection in the situation and circumstances that I am in.

So my short term goal is to finish a script before the June 15th deadline to enter said script into the Final Draft "Big Break" Screenwriting Competition. So you may not hear from me for a little while because I'll probably be spending most of my time infront of a screen and keyboard, so I apologize on the frontside. Well, here's to the next great romantic comedy, (why the heck am I writing a romantic comedy?...I really don't know).

Over The Rhine

I've heard about this band for years but have never really taken the time to check into them at all, much to my loss. A couple of friends decided to go and see them play at Messiah College Last night and went along because I'm tired of sitting around my house. Man, am I glad I did. I don't really know how to explain their style other than well... Good! No more like frickin' Good!!! They are a great band to either stick on in the back ground to give you some nice chilling music or if you really like to dig deep into lyrics and or music you'll enjoy what you find. Deep, thoughtful, creative, fun and personal. That's how I'd describe them. If you get a chance check out some selected songs from their new album "The Trumpet Child" on their website record player.

Second Hand Serenade...

I started out this blog with lyrics from a song and I think that it's about time I do that again. This has been my hearts cry since November. Read between the lines if you're brave. Make sure you read all the way through because the last part is either full of hope or stubborn naivety.

It's Not Over by Secondhand Serenade

My tears run down like razorblades
And no, I'm not the one to blame
It's you ' or is it me?
And all the words we never say
Come out and now we're all ashamed
And there's no sense in playing games
When you've done all you can do

But now it's over, it's over, why is it over?
We had the chance to make it
Now it's over, it's over, it can't be over
I wish that I could take it back
But it's over

I lose myself in all these fights
I lose my sense of wrong and right
I cry, I cry
It's shaking from the pain that's in my head
I just wanna crawl into my bed
And throw away the life I led
But I won't let it die, but I won't let it die

But now it's over, it's over, why is it over?
We had the chance to make it
Now it's over, it's over, it can't be over
I wish that I could take it back

I'm falling apart, I'm falling apart
Don't say this won't last forever
You're breaking my heart, you're breaking my heart
Don't tell me that we will never be together
We could be, over and over
We could be, forever

I'm falling apart, I'm falling apart
Don't say this won't last forever
You're breaking my heart, you're breaking my heart
Don't tell me that we will never be together
We could be, over and over
We could be, forever

It's not over, it's not over, it's never over
Unless you let it take you
It's not over, it's not over, it's not over
Unless you let it break you
It's not over

Sorry for the downer post, but it had to happen sometime. If you want to know how I'm doing, just ask.

more of the little guy...

My little sister Crystal holding her new little man Lucas.

Andrew is one proud Papa and is going to make an excellent dad.

Lucas Anthony Good

Here are some of the first pictures of my nephew Lucas Anthony Good. I stopped by last night and everyone is doing great. Neither Crystal or Andrew could contain their joy though it was apparent that both of them were exhausted. enjoy the picks. I have a feeling that he is going to be a heartbreaker.

Nephew...

This morning at 7:43 a.m. my sister Crystal and her husband Andrew welcomed their son Lucas Anthony into the world. He weighed in at 6 pounds 12 ounces which is a little small for our side of the family but a solid young man none the less. This is the first picture that I've seen of the little man. The quality isn't that great because it came via my phone. That is a very proud grandma though she probably wouldn't like that term because it makes her sound old.