I was about to post a list of things I learned this summer. When I got to number five, the only thing I could think to write was "5. Livejournal doesn't help anything." So, it occured to me that it may be the time to leave. The people who really matter know how to reach me in other means, anyhow. My email is LazyLiberalRevolutionary@hotmail.com and it is now the only way to contact me online, besides the random myspace comment.

Date:	2005-08-21 13:58
Subject:	Dreams and Things.
Security:	Public
Mood:	good
Music:	Yoko Kanno - Rain

Dream 1: The other night, I had a dream that I was in the audience for "The Two Gentleman of Verona" (which is playing tonight at 7pm, at La Costa Canyon High School. Also, next week, on the 27th, at 7pm, in La Jolla.) Anyways, I was sitting in the audience, well aware that I was watching "The Two Gentleman of Verona" though it was obviously not. A big neon stage, suspended over a creek. Guess Aurora made an impression on me when she handed me the flyer.

Dream 2: Last night, I had a dream where I was in a very large theatre. An opera house or something to that extent. I don't know what I was there to see. It seemed like some sort of award show. Beats me. All I know is I ended up moving to sit next to Willie Nelson, near the back. After a few minutes, Tommy Hilliard (of Mira Mesa High), sat on his other side. Willie Nelson was upset when Tommy leaned over him to grab a program, very much encroaching on his personal space. When the show was over, I walked Willie Nelson to the three-story parking structure. He told me he had to catch a plane to Detroit.

So, there you go. That all must say something about me. I think I'm just really missing Theatre. It's going on all around me, yet I'm no part of it. I look forward to the new semester at Mesa. I never thought I'd be looking forward to the end of Summer.

If you're wondering what is happening in my life right now, there's not too much to say. Since getting back from vacation, I've had a decidedly happier outlook on friends, ex-lovers, and life in general. I think I can now say, in all sincerity, that Life is Good. Maybe not great, but good. I discussed some of my friend problems with a wise (and quite lovely) older woman, and she was able to offer some surprisingly helpful advice. She told me something to the effect that friends drift apart, but if it is meant to be, they'll drift back, in time. I don't like to pay a lot of heed to matters of fate, but the advice helped ease my troubled mind.

Oh, besides all that "emotional" stuff, I've just been working regularly. First half of the week at Sea World, second half at Edward's 18 Movie Theater. Working at Sea World is a lot of fun. Working at Edward's can get a little trying after hours of doing concessions. Ushering is nice though. I had Sarah over the other day, and that raised my spirits. Just yesterday, I took Kate out for some soup, which also did wonders for my mood. In case you were wondering, those are some girls from the Mesa College Theatre Company. Well, not Sarah anymore. She's going to Palomar. Hrmph. Erika is a lovely woman I met at Reggae on the River and we've had an email correspondence going on since then. Actually managed to spend some time with Yve, and her wonderful family, while she was in town. Watched a movie entitled "In Smog and Thunder," which is about a fictitious war between the communities of Los Angeles and San Francisco. I recommend it. I think the trick with visiting Yve is to just show up. Calling the cell phone won't work in most cases, and even appointments made over LJ comment can be risky, so I just kind of show up at her home when I know she's in town. At the very least, I can say "hi" to Georgia and squeeze in some art conversation. Not like you readers, aside from Yve herself, really care about the last few sentences, but, hey, I can write anything.

Let's see if there is anything else on the top of my head. Hmm... Monster Manor is starting up soon. Don't know how much I can devote myself to the cause this year. What, between work and theatre, I don't know how I'll squeeze in a costumed role in the haunted house. I guess it's time I pass the torch to the next generation of haunters... What a sad state of affairs. Oh well, I'm sure the Monster Manor will continue to thrive. People do love haunted houses, after all.

That's about all I can think to write about right now. I'm sorry I don't write in this livejournal very frequently. If you're ever wondering what I'm up to, you're always welcome to email me at LazyLiberalRevolutionary@hotmail.com I try to reply the same day. Hope to see you all around.

Date:	2005-08-10 11:55
Subject:	Rejuvenation
Security:	Public
Mood:	Enlightened

I've come back from Humboldt a new man. You'd be surprised what you can learn in a week away from home.

If I've ever borrowed anything from you, you can expect to see it on your doorstep this week.

The time has come to leave the old behind and start anew. Debts paid, favors done, and ties cut off.

To quote Cassi, "Good bye, old world."

I've been in a terrible mood lately. I've been driving away some of my favorite people through the things I say and do. Now, when I'm online, I get paranoid as to whether someone's away or just prefers not to talk to me. That's why I've decided to stay offline for a bit. It won't be so easy for me to screw things up with anyone else.

I was going to make a picture post of 'Things I Miss' with random pictures of people and places. They're all extremely easy to guess, I'm sure. I'd name the people, but what's the point? Everyone should know I miss them without me making it blatantly obvious over a damned addictive medium like Livejournal. That means you.

Saturday is neither Pride nor Street Scene for me. Instead, I'll be attending a friend, Nicole's Barbecue.

Next week, I'll be in Humboldt County. Reggae on the River. Hopefully, with the famed Yve. With my luck, it wouldn't surprise me if she couldn't come for some reason. But.. darnit. This is the pessimism that's driving people away. I used to be such an optimist up until an event that happened July 6th. Happy C.J. is gone, but I'm trying to find him again. So, yadda yadda, blah blah blah. I'll be back August 10th. Till then.

Date:	2005-07-21 12:17
Subject:	Comic-Con Update #1
Security:	Public
Mood:	nude
Music:	No Doubt - Bathwater

Ok, I meant this to be a huge Comic-Con picture post... However, my internet is being unbearably slow. Therefore, I have only this prediction to make:

"Yve and Natalie Portman would get along famously."

Date:	2005-07-08 15:28
Subject:	Colors faded into darkness...
Security:	Public
Mood:	excited
Music:	Yoko Kanno/Seatbelts - Clutch

Date:	2005-07-07 06:17
Subject:	Explosions
Security:	Public
Mood:	melancholy
Music:	CNN

To my friends in London, and all of England, I'm sorry for your loss.

May the healing process be quick and steady.

Date:	2005-07-03 15:41
Subject:	Little HTML thing.
Security:	Public
Mood:	Schloompy
Music:	Stevie Wonder - For Once In My Life

You Are 31% American

America: You don't love it or want to leave it. But you wouldn't mind giving it an extreme make over. On the 4th of July, you'll fly a freak flag instead... And give Uncle Sam a sucker punch!

Date:	2005-06-24 17:06
Subject:	I'm on a mexican radio!
Security:	Public
Mood:	lazy
Music:	Voltaire - The Headless Waltz

So, I've got two jobs now. One at the Edward's 18 Cinema. Another one working tech at Sea World. I'll see if I can work 'em both, with funky hours and whatnot.

In other news, I've been working lighting for CCT (Christian Community Theatre)'s production of 'Grease' on the top of Mt. Helix in La Mesa. Long, long nights. 9pm to 5 or 6am nights. Working high up on a truss. It's hardcore lighting. Been learning a lot from Chad and Nick. Good experience.

And now for something completely different:

I got a flat tire last night. There was a spare tire in the middle of the road. I ran over it. I got a flat tire. I got a flat tire from a spare tire. I mean, how freaking ironic is that? The powers laugh at my plight.

"Wipe that damn smile off your face or we'll lop it off clean with our new guillotine! Sharpen up the blade, boys. What are you waiting for? Here's where we all get a head." - Voltaire, The Headless Waltz. (I love Voltaire.)

Date:	2005-06-19 21:52
Subject:	Alaska
Security:	Public
Mood:	mellow
Music:	Cabaret - Money

Well, I didn't do much today. Umm.. Breakfast with dad. Saw Madagascar with Paige. Yup. That's it.

Oh, and I'll miss you in Alaska, Mary Jo. I hope you have a wonderful time. Bye!

Date:	2005-06-16 21:46
Subject:	Behold!
Security:	Public
Mood:	satisfied
Music:	Pink Floyd - Time

Behold the newest member of my family, Ridley O'Nan.

Compliments of a sweet young lady named Sarah.



He's a sled doggie. Thank you, Teddy-Crafters.

Date:	2005-06-16 01:48
Subject:	Two Little Survey/Meme Type Thingies
Security:	Public
Mood:	complacent
Music:	Cabaret - Money

List your current six favorite songs, then pick one other person that has to do the same.

1)Pink Floyd - Time
2)Cabaret - Alan Cumming and the Kit Kat Girls - Money
3)Camille Saint-Saens - Carnival of the Animals - Aquarium
4)Yoko Kanno - Elm
5)They Might Be Giants - Doctor Worm
6)Muse - Cave

In no particular order...

I choose you, Andi (dbcpunk)!

Also:

Comment here with your name and I'll tell you something I adore (or at least mildly like) about you. Afterwards, copy and paste this into your own journal.

You heard it people.

Date:	2005-06-15 17:41
Subject:	Fox Rox
Security:	Public
Mood:	flirty
Music:	Beatles - Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

So, I was watching 'King of the Hill' on Fox. This commerical came on for "Fox Rox" which is, apparently, a local music show they've got going. Now, that's just fine and dandy. I do enjoy music and all. All I'm saying is that the new character for "Fox Rox" appeals very much to furries.



The little banner ad doesn't do the "human-animal hybrid with a high degree of sexual appeal" idea justice.

Fox shall now be known to me as a purveyor of: Crappy reality TV shows, two good non-cancelled cartoon series, and furries. That is all.

Date:	2005-06-12 00:00
Subject:	Birthday
Security:	Public
Mood:	thoughtful
Music:	Camille Saint-Saens - Danse Macabre

I am nineteen.

Date:	2005-06-11 13:41
Subject:	Tagzation
Security:	Public
Mood:	lethargic
Music:	Brave Little Toaster - Worthless

I was tagged by: im_flying_jack (Elana) and bigheadedbaby (Big Joe)

List five things that make you relax. Afterwards, tag five more people.

1. Laying in bed, listening to Marley, while playing Pokemon.

2. Listening to Broadway cast recordings on my computer.

3. Reading a good play.

4. Burning incense and listening to Tibetan sound bowls.

5. Using MSpaint to make pictures for people.

I shall tag:

smashing (Brooke)

hotpinkharpist (Sabrina)

jestericalgod (Laura)

green_flash (Jen)

erraticsporadic (Amanda)

Date:	2005-06-09 01:16
Subject:	Hey...
Security:	Public
Mood:	calm
Music:	Rent Trailer (watch it online) - Seasons of Love

I turn 19 on Sunday. The 12th, yup.

Being nineteen doesn't mean much. I guess I'll be considered less of young'un by my older friends. Then again, maybe I won't.

Either way, my birthday's coming up. Mark it down and email me or something. Email is free, after all.

Date:	2005-06-07 14:49
Subject:	Meme from my girls
Security:	Public
Mood:	smelly
Music:	Phantom of the Opera Movie Soundtrack - Down Once More

Ok here's the deal:

00. Think of the first word that comes to mind when you think of me.

01. Run a google image search on that word.

02. Reply to this entry & post one of the pictures from your search, but don't tell me what the word was.

03. Put this in your journal, so I can do the same.

Blame Karyn and Niki for this one.

Date:	2005-06-02 12:51
Subject:	Belated Update?
Security:	Public
Mood:	mellow
Music:	Voltaire - The Last Word

So, I'm getting behind on my updates again. Would you like a nicely labeled post? Too bad! Eh...
(I just had an impulse to do my post like a textbook outline. Am I missing high school? No.. NO!)

Saturday: To start off my day (at noon), I was driven to La Jolla Shores by the lovely Jen Ruark and the decidedly less lovely Scott Ruark. Upon arrival, we met up with Brenda Stevens, Jenni Powell, and family. Had some delicious "special" brownies and a number of mutated cupcakes. Indeed, I had a wonderful time with the older siblings of the drama-nerds I love. I'm not sure if LJ is the place to make suggestive comments but: Jenni Powell - *insert lusty growling noise here.* There, that's how a computer nerd flirts. Through LiveJournal, complete with actions in asteriks. Also, Happy Birthday, Brenda!

After that, I headed over to Mikhaela's birthday bonfire. Sat with her and chatted. On the way back to my other party, I came across a tanning Diane. Therefore, I sat with her and chatted some more. Very good stuff.

I tell you what, LJ folks, I have a resume to need to fax in so prepare for the Abridged Abridged Abridged version of my week.

After Miki's bonfire, I went over with Cassi to help Chad and Nick take down lights at CYT. Denny's afterwards.

Sunday: Filmed a lot of the Drama Awards movie with Cassi, Edward, and Chad. Spent some time with my loveable, yet rambunctious little nephew, August. Probably Denny's afterwards?

Monday: I don't remember what I did on Monday. Hmm.. Watched "Spaceballs" at Nicole's house with Mr. Roy. At some point during the week, Nick and I took Cassi's antenna-ball hostage and made her chase us around the neighborhood in her car. Definitely Denny's afterwards.

Tuesday: Turned in my application for a technician job at Sea World. They told me I needed a resume so I'm faxing that in.. very soon. I'll have to shave my beard if I end up working there. :-/ I decided to go into Sea World and check out the penguins. I visited Daniel and Andi at their restaurant. That's always exciting. If I start working there, I'll see them more often than I do by simply running into them everywhere.

Yve and I spent a good chunk of time together Tuesday night. Went and got coffee at an unnamed coffeehouse. Sat around with Katie and Haley outside of Jamba Juice for a long time. Liz Ingrum stopped by and we talked with her a bit. Yadda yadda yadda. Drug stuff, solemn stuff, other stuff. There was a lot of conversation, trust me. Anyways, onto yesterday!

Wednesday: Filmed a bit with Nick, Chad, Cassi, Edward, and James. Yes, even James. The movie is going to rock, to anyone who doesn't already know this. If you're in the area of Mira Mesa on the evening of June 10th, feel free to stop by Mira Mesa High School and watch our Drama Awards Show movie (and then leave before the actual awards are given). Later that night, Karyn and Jen stopped by and Nick and Chad went to Denny's.

That brings us to today. Jen and Kare-Bear left this morning. As for the present, umm.. I'm going to fax something and then probably play an hour or two of Pokemon. After that, it's anyone's guess. Namaste.

Date:	2005-05-28 00:35
Subject:	Keep on walking...
Security:	Public
Mood:	sleepy
Music:	Rent - La Vie Boheme

Today started off on a sour note. I had meant to wake up early and work on an art project or two for Mama Laris. Send them into her by 10:30AM and all. Well, I woke up at 11:51AM. Blast my alarm clock!

Eventually, I donned my fancy-ish clothes and headed for the Mira Mesa Market Center. I picked up an application for Aaron Brothers and pestered Barnes & Noble. If I don't get a call back soon, I'm going to have to start getting.. creative. Persistence isn't enough, I'm gonna have to make 'em see I'm something special. Hrmph.

I met a girl, Paige, on myspace and got to chatting with her. Well, I walked around the mall with her a bit and checked out a bit of the lovely establishments. Ran into Becca and Linda at Barnes & Noble. Got a bite to eat at Rubios. Yadda yadda. If this journal wasn't public, I'd tell you what was in my head during the whole encounter. *Insert more ambiguity here*

Lounged around at home afterwards. Tried to think up something to do with my night. Andi mentioned Rocky, but I was a bit too tired and.. broke. Same goes for dinner with Ari, Jeska, and Adam. By the way, this Rocky girl is amazing at replying to comments/posts. You'd better get a chat program in this attic of yours, Andrea! LJ comment strings take too long for conversations. Anyways, I tried calling Cassi but she was taking a nap. So, I called MaryJo and she was going to a dance thingamajig at Scripps and said she'd call afterwards. Mikhaela popped online and toyed with the idea of coming to watch Empire Records. Alright, fast forward a few hours: *swoosh* 9:15 or so and nobody's called back. Apparently, I had my phone on silent. Cassi and Jeska called about hanging out. Soo.. Nick calls and I tell him that I need to call somebody first (since I had "plans" with other people) and blegh. So, I call MaryJo and she's hanging out with Rose, Asta, and Poke. I learned later that it was Oscar, not the Rose that I thought it was. Miki couldn't go out either. So I call Nick back and tell him I can hang out. Cassi gets upset at being Plan B. I drive over there and I see them running for Cassi's car. They start it up, so I jump on (as is usual for this scenario). She drives about two blocks at 20-25 mph with me hanging on the back. Then.. I get off and she won't let me in, and proceeds to drive to Nickel City sans me. Fast forward half an hour: *swish* We all go to Nickel City and.. blegh.. I'm getting tired. I'm gonna cut off my post early.

I've got to rest up for my numerous beach parties tomorrow. Brenda and Mikhaela's birthdays! Hoorah!

Date:	2005-05-27 04:16
Subject:	Last Day of the Semester
Security:	Public
Mood:	tired
Music:	Lightning crashes down..

 Well, so much for that semester. It's finally over, with the exception of one or two art projects which I will email to the wonderful Mrs. Laris in the morning.

   Theatre class today involved a slideshow, some random movies, and a very touching goodbye to the second years. They're going off to do bigger and better things now. There's a lot of love in our theatre company and it's sad to see them go. I just can't wait until the fall when I get to embrace a whole new group of newbies! I'd better read a ton of plays this summer...

   Sorry if I lose my train of thought. It's about... 4:10AM. For the purposes of this post, I'll call it 4:20AM. Enjoy, my hippie friends.

   After the theatre's Farewell Ceremony, I drove over to Laura's house. I just have to say that the 805 during rush hour scares the bejeezus out of me. I guess it's good that I get used to the frantic freeways, this being California and all. Still, I had to merge twice in a minute. Crazy roads. Anyways..

   Went to a costuming class with Laura, Ari (Laura's girlfriend), Cat (Laura's sister), Robin (Laura's mom), and Jeska. They fitted me a bit more for the wonderful Dark Faerie costume that I'll be wearing to the Labyrinth of Jareth Masquerade Ball this July. Go if you can! Afterwards, Laura, Jeska, Ari, and I all hung out at Lestat's for a good while. Then we all went to Laura's house and basically laid in her bed till 3:30AM. A whole lot of chatting and, somewhere in the middle of it, I had my fingernails painted black. I hope that goes over well tomorrow, while I try to check the status of my applications. Maybe I should wear my black clothes and big leather trenchcoat to really make some impressions on the managers... Eh, earth-tones it is. Wish me luck!