Zombie Drew

Me on the set of a Full Sail production. I was playing a zombie that got his head shot off. Alan did the prosthetic makeup on it, as well as the head that actually did get shot. I hear that shooting 'my head' was pretty interesting. The first shot, the guy missed. The second, the guy hit my chest, but not affecting the body double in the least. Finally, I got shot in the neck, and my head went flying off. I can't wait to see the footage, both raw and edited.

A month without Palin?

Apparently February was proposed to be a "Month Without Sarah Palin".

However, she's telling us on the centennial of Ronald Reagan's birthday, that we as a nation, are going in the wrong direction.

There's evidence that the former President was suffering the initial stages of Alzheimer's. Palin, like her idol Reagan, are delusional.

She needs to learn how to talk, thinking first then speaking. She needs to learn how to make her words mean something to the right people, and not her fans. That cunt might not go away, but at least she can be intelligent while playing the part.

Now that the world is distracted....

With the Egypt debaucle, and my blood pressure has gone down.... I can retract my angry statement "A good Republican is a dead one."

I just am amazed at the ineptness and ignorance that the GOP operates under. The original GOP stood for the exact opposite of what they do now. Look at Lincoln. But he was assassinated, so I guess, that was where the shift in ideology began.

Now they're cutting federal departments whilst keeping the Congressional budget intact. And in the same token, they're probably going to keep their federal health benefits, while they try to destroy the health reforms we fought for.

If successful, it will be the health care industry that benefits, not the John and Jane Smiths that depend on accessible medical care to keep them alive and maintain the quality of life they need to continue to contribute to helping our country recover and grow.

But I digress. So what do the changes do our Republican lawmakers do for John and Jane Smith? Though I concede in advance, they will do some good, I believe they will not be helpful for what our nation needs. They will be fighting tooth and nail to perpetuate partisan politics and totally go against what most of them have pledged to do.

Like I describe guys who like to flaunt their social conquests, they are all talk and no go. And the GOP is no different.

2010 Cher You Haven't Seen The Last Of Me Video Preview

This song is so touching. It's a bitter reminder of where I'm at in life. I'm not going away. I'm trying to find a better vehicle to catapult me over the obstacles. As they taught us in acting class, keep trying to satisfy the objective by changing tactics. Which is what I'm doing, though paralyzed by many factors that I have no idea how to overcome.

OK, so I'll be more polite

I hate what the House has turned into: a forum for reactionaries who have no regard to the rule of law, and instead have reverted to mob rule as a means of governance. Shame on them, and the stupid voters that let them govern on their behalf.

Our government at work -- not!

Seriously Mr Boehner (I'd like to pronounce it 'boner', instead of 'been-er', since you really are an idiot), did you really have to waste time and taxpayer resources having everyone in the House read the Constitution in public session? If your goal is to commit to change, then do it through your actions and legislation, and not through pointless and staged actions such as this. It comes across as fake and insincere.

The New House

I preface this by saying: A good republican is a dead republican.

I resent the agenda that the Republican dominated house is setting. Don't force your opinions down our throats, just like you all have done in the past 30 years. I do not care for your politics, policies and your agendas.

Why do you insist on undoing what was done in the past year? This is so counterproductive and a waste of everyone's time. You make me sick. All of you.

I know that you as a whole have done some good for this nation. Can't sincerely think of what that good was. Honestly, you all suck.

I will be fighting you all the way. Using the resources available to me, I will make sure you regret you were ever elected.

Again a good Republican is a dead one.

Banished words

Interesting list this year. Eclectic and encompassing all areas of US slang.

The news article:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20101231/od_nm/us_banished_words

The actual list:
http://www.lssu.edu/banished/current.php

From the Dalai Lama

Compassion creates a positive, friendly atmosphere. With such an attitude, you can create the possibility of receiving affection or a positive response from someone else. If the other person doesn't respond to you in a positive way, your own feeling of openness gives you the flexibility and freedom to change your approach as needed and still allows for the possibility of having a meaningful conversation with them.

1-1-11

2010 was my biggest nightmare. Hoping 2011 will bring bigger and better things for myself and all of you, my friends. Here's to a new start with warm heart and clear mind, as well as new hopes and dreams. Happy New Year to you all, everyone!

My wishes for 2011

As I sit at the Apple Store, waiting to see someone to help me fix my hard drive issue that I created, I thought I'd sample the Mac Book Pro by writing a blog entry....

My wishes for the New Year:

a) I can finally find a job that is financially and professionally rewarding, and I feel like I am an active contributor;

b) However, I need the patience to wait till April to figure out which path I must follow;

c) I need to figure my way out of the financial disaster that NOT getting the OP gig created;

d) I need to figure out how to stimulate my inner artist, until I can get the hell out of Orlando;

e) Start writing sketches and short stories more often;

f) Not be afraid to speak my mind about things, though people think I'm way too candid and opinionated already;

g) Temper the above with the skills to be empathetic, diplomatic and tactful;

h) Get the hell out of my current job at WDW, and do something different, whether it is actually staying with the company, OR leaving completely;

i) Find constructive ways to motivate myself towards fitness and weight loss, and help Alan do the same;

j) Humble myself and be more grateful for what I have, and not be regretful about what I don't.

2010 really SUCKED for me, as you read my blog posts. I pray that 2011 will be tons better all around, for me and everyone else in my world.

Happy New Year everyone!

Universal Orlando

If a Team Member, by the name of Grant tells you to shut up, and you report it to guest relations, what actually happens?

My visit to USF was less than stellar. We both wanted to see the new Harry Potter experience. Took us 3 hours to get into the area, then to discover that it will take another 90 minutes to actually ride the ride. Fucking liars!

Grant was the rude motherfucker that told us to shut up, wouldn't try to solve the problems, and added "If you came back after the weekend, you wouldn't have this problem." That's not the point, dumbass, but you had it in your mind that you didn't care about another guest bitching about their experience.

The butterbeer soothed my anger a bit. Yum!

It reminds me of why Disney does things so much better.

To my friend Kate Singleton

My dear Kate, my heart breaks at the news. You were called home way too soon. However, I am glad that you were part of my life, and am grateful for all the support you gave me. Hoping you're at the eternal coffee shop attached to a grand theatre, having a latte and basking in the afterglow of your debut on the celestial stage.

I will miss you, like many others. I regret playing the coffeehouse tag we've been playing throughout the years, though we both understand that we were going through our own personal dark periods, had other priorities, and moving on in the quest for survival. Dammit, I still owe you a cell phone!

This isn't good-bye, we'll see each other in the next life, where perhaps we'll be cats enacting the feline version of Cats. I had hoped that we would work on a production or two, but that's what the afterlife is for.

My love to you, sweetheart.

From the Dalai Lama

Today, the values of democracy, open society, respect for human rights, and equality are becoming recognized all over the world as universal values. To my mind there is an intimate connection between democratic values, such as transparency, the rule of law and freedom of information, and the fundamental values of human goodness.

LXB/Liu Small Wave Tribute

This by far, one of the more memorable photos from 2010.

Liu Xiaobo's empty chair, along with his award and metal. His picture is in the background.

Instead of a speech, actress/director Liv Ullmann read from one of his writings:

I have no enemies and no hatred. Hatred can rot away at a person’s intelligence and conscience. Enemy mentality will poison the spirit of a nation, incite cruel mortal struggles, destroy a society’s tolerance and humanity, and hinder a nation’s progress toward freedom and democracy. That is why I hope to be able to transcend my personal experiences as I look upon our nation’s development and social change, to counter the regime’s hostility with utmost goodwill, and to dispel hatred with love.

The Central Government referred to LXB's award as a farce, its awarders clowns, and is delusional in its belief that the world supports this, when in reality, 16 countries ultimately chose to support the Chinese boycott, probably out of fear of what the Central Government would do with relations between them and affected countries, and as not to offend the Central Government.

The Central Government needs to learn these lessons: a) the more you yell and scream, the more you make jackasses of yourselves. Are you trying to learn techniques from North Korea?; b) they are bullies that cannot tolerate dissent, even though it is part of the Party principles; c) the world is watching, so learn to play fair with the world and your people, and d) the sooner you realize that you are a bunch of hypocrites and liars, just like you accuse the west of being, the faster you can correct your mistakes.

I write this, hoping that this will make it through the censors when people search through this seemingly innocuous blog post, they will be able to read the truth, and not what the Central Government wants them to think.

I have no problem with the Chinese. See my Facebook page, filled with friends and people I have worked with in the past. I have issues with the Government and the people who have the power and control.

We No Speak Americano ft. Cleary & Harding

Another way to think about global warming

If an island state vanishes, is it still a nation?

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101206/ap_on_sc/climate_disappearing_nations

Is Wikileaks right?

In light of Wikileaks, I say this:

We as a nation of individuals deserve to know the truth, and demand transparency, but at what cost?

I think at the risk of damaging relationships between diplomats and the countries they service, leaders and their PERSONAL opinions being aired, state secrets being revealed, intelligence gatherers risking their lives to get such information, I think it is too high of a cost.

There is a reason why such things are state secrets, why personal opinions should be held as confidential information, and why certain things should never be aired in public view. Wikileaks undermines trust, credibility and relationships. It's ridiculous that one should seek transparency at the cost of such things.

Yes, the truth shall set us free. However, there are certain things best left unsaid, or better yet, kept secret. In this case, it is an excellent example how ignorance is bliss.

The fact that servers, PayPal, DNS sites, governments, etc., are cutting off this organization is a message, loud and clear, that such sharing of information is dangerous and irresponsible. Just like those who demand accountability, Wikileaks should be held accountable for their actions. Let's emphasise how it endangers relationships, people, and governments by such reckless divulging of information. It's like telling a husband telling his wife that he has a life altering secret. It is definitely something one doesn't discuss unless needed.

After the smoke has cleared, perhaps this will do the world some good. But the cynical part of me thinks that it won't solve the problems the world is currently trying to solve, rather, it will make matters worse because of the air of mistrust will be so severe, it will take years to undo the damage this has caused.

Here's food for thought....

Central Government, take heed. You must stop thinking that your way is the correct way. It is every nations' business to make their neighbors accountable for their actions, it is not just solely your internal affairs.

From Reuters:

Rights abuses show China will not be a true leader: sources
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6B400520101205

The Bear Wit Project - Blair Witch Parody by the Muppets