Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers out there. I have no children, just a rabbit, so I'm not on the receiving end of this holiday. I'm a giver, not a taker. After a painful church service Brett and I went out for Chinese with his mother, sister, and grandmother. I ate broccoli and brown rice. Exciting, huh?
I've recently jumped into a vegan lifestyle- or at least I'm trying to. I read in detail about what goes on in slaughterhouses, chemicals fed to animals and on and on and on. I've heard this stuff before but it really resonated this time. Ugh- what it really comes down to is I love animals and I don't want to eat fuzzy friends. I've also cut out caffeine, dairy, focused on eating fresh fruits and vegetables, lots of water... I'm not trying to preachy or on a soapbox- it's a personal decision and that's that.
I'm still feeding Brett meat- that's fine. We had a dinner party Friday and I served homemade Italian meatballs (veal/ground sirloin) and pasta with all the extra stuff... This will take some adjusting as I used to be a major carnivore. I welcome and appreciate any advice on meatless/animal product food recipes and where to shop, etc.
Meanwhile, writing has commenced. I'm getting ready for the rewrite on my script. While I feel I took the feedback well and will be able to use it in the best interest of my story, there was only one bit of feedback I didn't handle well. We'll see how that plays out. I can't get upset over good intentions but... I did.
Last week I entered into an agreement regarding the novel that's being adapted into a screenplay. I will be co-writing the script with the novel's original author. Right now we're just getting started on combing thru the working treatment, making adjustments and story strengthening. I need to get all my notes out in an email- I'll tackle that tomorrow. I feel really good about this project- can't wait to see where this journey takes me.
Brett's been busy too- between school and work he's been putting in 12+ hour days. He flies out tomorrow to film an interview with Bo Jackson in Atlanta on Tuesday then right back. I can't keep track of what he's working on- lots of editing. He just shot and is editing a TV pilot, finished a mini-doc on the local zamboni driver, and editing on a Nike spec spot. There's a bunch more but I forget.
Things to come this month- trip to Denver, Cheyenne to attend the Mrs. Wyoming pageant (his cousin's wife is competing) and beginning of June back to BC. I'll update as things develop.
Don't forget to call your mom...
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
5/5
Happy Cinco de Mayo. I got lunch at Baja Fresh to celebrate. Good times. I'll be back with more information. Things are shifting and changing hour to hour around here.
Signing off!
Signing off!
Monday, May 4, 2009
Bodies In Motion Stay in Motion
Garden Update:
8 tomato plants in the ground, 10 stalks of corn planted, roses growing with reckless abandon, pinot noir vines blooming in need of proper support, strawberries exploding everywhere, blueberry plant covered in white blossoms, olive tree being all olivey and stuff, and a mowed lawn... it looks like it's under control now but I guarantee it will be pure chaos in about 2 months. My apologies to the neighbors whose walkway is adjoined to my backyard. They quit talking to me a long time ago so I'm not going to sweat it.
I got my first round of feedback on my script- it was much better than I expected. I didn't cry like I usually do. Nor did I go on a hate jog- the anger fueled runs I occasionally take around the neighborhood ripping myself apart on how the world hates me. (I could use one, I've gotten a little on the puffy side). I need to restructure my story, amplify my turning points, make my characters more likable (identified as too selfish), knock off about 20-25 pages, and then some. Little changes.
I'm okay with that. First drafts don't count, right?
Meanwhile, I'm refocusing on wine related projects. Promoting the Get Into Wine DVD, networking with other wine contacts to work with, and still trying to get my affairs in order to produce video podcasts on local winemakers and vineyards. This is fun and I almost feel guilty working on these projects. Oh, wait... work CAN be fun. I forgot.
I'm about to start work on an adaptation of a book that's reached bestseller status- it's an amazing story and I feel very blessed to be approached to write the screenplay. I can't wait to get all the i's dotted and t's crossed with agreements and contracts- then I can start writing. I'm hesitant about doing anything without some sort of agreement in writing. It protects anyone and I was taught at an early age that you should put everything in writing- honest people have nothing to hide. Even if it's to the sum of "be fair, have fun" something in writing is better than nothing.
Two other plates spinning with film projects... updates to follow as things come together.
Right now I have to hunt down dinner for my husband. Frozen dinner, probably. Later...
8 tomato plants in the ground, 10 stalks of corn planted, roses growing with reckless abandon, pinot noir vines blooming in need of proper support, strawberries exploding everywhere, blueberry plant covered in white blossoms, olive tree being all olivey and stuff, and a mowed lawn... it looks like it's under control now but I guarantee it will be pure chaos in about 2 months. My apologies to the neighbors whose walkway is adjoined to my backyard. They quit talking to me a long time ago so I'm not going to sweat it.
I got my first round of feedback on my script- it was much better than I expected. I didn't cry like I usually do. Nor did I go on a hate jog- the anger fueled runs I occasionally take around the neighborhood ripping myself apart on how the world hates me. (I could use one, I've gotten a little on the puffy side). I need to restructure my story, amplify my turning points, make my characters more likable (identified as too selfish), knock off about 20-25 pages, and then some. Little changes.
I'm okay with that. First drafts don't count, right?
Meanwhile, I'm refocusing on wine related projects. Promoting the Get Into Wine DVD, networking with other wine contacts to work with, and still trying to get my affairs in order to produce video podcasts on local winemakers and vineyards. This is fun and I almost feel guilty working on these projects. Oh, wait... work CAN be fun. I forgot.
I'm about to start work on an adaptation of a book that's reached bestseller status- it's an amazing story and I feel very blessed to be approached to write the screenplay. I can't wait to get all the i's dotted and t's crossed with agreements and contracts- then I can start writing. I'm hesitant about doing anything without some sort of agreement in writing. It protects anyone and I was taught at an early age that you should put everything in writing- honest people have nothing to hide. Even if it's to the sum of "be fair, have fun" something in writing is better than nothing.
Two other plates spinning with film projects... updates to follow as things come together.
Right now I have to hunt down dinner for my husband. Frozen dinner, probably. Later...
Friday, May 1, 2009
May Day
Garden Update: I bought 5 corn stalks last night. I have no idea where I'm going to put all this stuff...
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