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| Wednesday, May 14th, 2008 | | 3:00 am |
FYI
Oh hey gang! I should have posted this earlier, but thigns just happened so quickly that I only just now have had a chance to catch up with myself. So, I got that job at WILX and am currently a Production Assistant part time there. And even though it is only Part time, I get alot of hours, hopefully enough to pay the bills. But in any event I am extremely happy about finally getting a job and moving out of my parent's basement. Now I live with my brother in Lansing. All and all things are going good for me. I can't bother my pals in Kzoo as often as before, but you gotta break eggs right? Anywho, I need to hit the sack so I'll leave this brief, but I have to extend a HUGE thank you to Charlene for helping me out. I owe you. Just name your price and I'll see you get what's coming to you. Later Gators, Jess
Mi ultimo recuerdo
Corria hacia la puerta
Ver una candela en el camino
Por donde habia llegado
"Relax" dijo el portero
Por mi es honor recibir
Puede salir cuando quiere
Pero nunca yo partir
| | Tuesday, April 29th, 2008 | | 5:08 pm |
Back from Lansing!
Hey Y'all! For those of you who care (all 3 of you), I am back from my trip to Lansing. My job interview got delayed to Tuesday (today) instead of yesterday so I had an extra day of mukkin' about in Lansing. Which was nice, I got a chance to visit Laura and by some strange stroke of luck I bumbed into Toby, whom I haven't seen in years. We ate some sushi, ran into a head case, and shot the shit. But I'm sure you could care less about me catching up with people you've never heard of so I'll cut right to the point. My job interview went well. The guy was very approachable and seemed very cool. The interview was very informal, and by that I mean he didn't ask me 32 predetermined questions and have me fill out pages upon pages of "Would you rather..." questionaries. In fact, I think I asked him more questions then he did me. Anyway, he let me know that there are 2 positions open and there are 4 applicants. So base numbers I have a 50/50 shot of getting this job. Since I have a friend that works there and I didn't drop a duece on his desk or make any jokes about "darkies", I'd say my chances of being hired are very good. I'll keep everyone who cares abreast of the situation. I am supposed to hear back from him next week, so hopefully this will be the last few days of factory work I ever have to do. Not that my job at Plating isn't appreciated, it's just I didn't spend thousands of dollars and 4 years of life to clean nickel off of copper racks. XOXO, Jess
Dense fog of uranium dust,
can't really hide them leaky buckets of rust.
The ugly truth will put you in the ground.
So rise up and burn the Pump House down.
Something in the water,
Something wierd in your mother,
Killing your sisters and your brothers.
Something in the cold well waters... | | Thursday, April 24th, 2008 | | 3:38 pm |
Finally some good news!
Hey gang! I just got an interview scheduled for this Monday with WILX for a Production Assistant position. I can't relay the amount of joy and excitement I have right now. After almost 2 years of jack and shit, I finally will have a chance to find some work involved with my degree. Even if it is only part time to start with. I don't even care. I'll flip burgers on the side if I have to. Anything to get me in my field. Big, no HUGE thanks to Charlene. If you just so happen to land me this gig, I'll buy you a drink. Or ten. Anything you want. AnythingXOXO, Jess
I've gotta get my shit together
Cause I can't live like this forever
You know I've come too far and
I don't want to fail
I got a new computer,
and a bright future in sales, Yeah Yeah | | Monday, March 31st, 2008 | | 3:58 pm |
Something completely different
Snyderman316 (3:40:47 PM): also, I left a message at WOOD TV 8 mubglonk (3:41:02 PM): with Senor Joy? Snyderman316 (3:42:12 PM): Yes, It went something like this: "I applied to your job three weeks ago, droppped off my application in person 2 weeks ago, and emailed you about a week ago. I am curious to know if the position has been fillied or if I am still in the running with for the job. Please call me back at blah blah blah...." mubglonk (3:42:34 PM): Thats about right Snyderman316 (3:43:10 PM): Too pushy? Snyderman316 (3:43:14 PM): Or not pushy enough? mubglonk (3:43:15 PM): I like to end with a vague threat actually mubglonk (3:43:21 PM): not pushy enough mubglonk (3:43:26 PM): something like... mubglonk (3:43:27 PM): "Please call soon or I may be forced to take matters into my own hands." Snyderman316 (3:43:46 PM): I will wear your skin and THEN give myself this job. mubglonk (3:44:30 PM): Hell, I've got your skin, I may as well do your job. Then i'll do it badly and get you fired. mubglonk (3:44:37 PM): Then you'll be fired AND dead! Snyderman316 (3:45:07 PM): That is the best threat ever mubglonk (3:49:01 PM): I do have my gems from time to time | | Sunday, March 30th, 2008 | | 9:41 pm |
Useless Lamentions
After my first few days back to the factory I am glad to report that the job I am doing there now is not nearly as terrible as the one I used to do there years ago. It's still boring, unfulfilling factory work, but it's much more bearable. Even still I am trying my best to get out of there as quickly as possible. Aside from the boring work, and still not being able to get a foot in the door in my intended career path, the thing that most irks me about the whole situation is that I can't hang out with my friends in Kzoo as much anymore. Over the past 6 months, going up there to hang out with Mia and her friends has been the sole spot of light in my otherwise dull stay here at home. Even as I write this I am missing out on not only thier game but also socializing afterwards. It is utterly depressing. All I can hope is that when I call WOOD TV 8 tomorrow they will have some good news for me so I can finally get started on my life after college. I dunno, sometimes I think I bitch too much. Now has been one of those times. XOXO, Jess | | Thursday, March 27th, 2008 | | 7:07 am |
Living Nightmare
Well, I have a job now. No, it is not a good thing. I am returning to the factory I spent two summers at to make money for school. The same grimmy, smoldering place I swore I'd never return to. In spite of recent events I have no choice but to return to that hope crush institution and earn a steady pay check. I don't think words can describe the amount of frustration I am feeling about this entire situation, Wood TV 8, and things in general. I know it seems hypocritical to complain about finally having steady work, but I am so fuck you. My only hope is that this stint will be a brief one, and that I can finally find a job that has to do with that degree I spent so much time and money to obtain. Because if I wanted to be nothing more than a factory rat, I could have gotten a girl pregnant in high school, bought a pick up, and completed the transformation. Fucking Hell I do not want to walk out that door this morning. Someone go talk to John Joy and tell him to hire me. He'll have the most loyal, determined, and productive employee if he could get me out of here. XOXO, Jess
Fuck... | | Tuesday, February 5th, 2008 | | 4:59 am |
Running out of hope.
Anyone wanna rob a bank with me? I need to get a few grand ASAP so I can move to Atlanta and find some work. I have a few guns and some old ski masks. I also just watched Inside Man and Heat, so we should be good to go. Let me know if you're interested. XOXO, Jess
Someone show me a way to get outa here,
'cause I constantly pray I'll get outa here
Please, won't somebody say I'll get outa here
Someone gimme my shot or I'll rot here. | | Thursday, November 15th, 2007 | | 9:02 pm |
Stolen from Super Beckmo
Even I find some of these interesting. What's in a name? 1. YOUR ROCK STAR NAME:(current pet, first car) Kate Van 2.YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (fave ice cream flavor, favorite cookie) Blue Moon Oreo 3. YOUR NATIVE AMERICAN NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal) Red Dragon (Komodo) 4. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, city where you were born) Lee Bronson 5. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first) Sny Je 6. SUPERHERO NAME: (”The” + 2nd favorite color, favorite drink) The Black Seven-Seven 7. NASCAR NAME: (the first names of your grandfathers) Clarence Robert 8. STRIPPER NAME: ( the name of your favorite perfume/cologne/scent + favorite candy) Gasoline Skittles 9.WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (mother’s & father’s middle names ) John Lee 10. TV WEATHER ANCHOR NAME: (Your 5th grade teacher’s last name, a major city that starts with the same letter) Bolasky Boston (I think it sounds better switched.) 11. SPY NAME: (your favorite season/holiday, flower) Winter Rose 12. CARTOON NAME: (favorite fruit, article of clothing you’re wearing right now + 'ie' or 'y') Lemon Jeanie 13. HIPPY NAME: (What you ate for breakfast, your favorite tree) Mini-Frosted Shredded Wheat Burch 14. YOUR ROCKSTAR TOUR NAME: (”The” + Your fave hobby/craft, fave weather element + “Tour”) The Video Game Volcano Tour (That sounds bad ass!) | | Wednesday, October 24th, 2007 | | 2:13 am |
Much to do while a nothing
Cranglesmack (2:11:49 AM): Tacos are good. Snyderman316 (2:10:48 AM): Agreed Cranglesmack (2:12:13 AM): I just ate several. Cranglesmack (2:12:38 AM): I got them at Taco Bell. Taco Bell does not make great tacos, but most tacos are worth the time and money regardless of the source. Cranglesmack (2:12:49 AM): Taco Bell just happens to be open late. Snyderman316 (2:12:01 AM): I like Taco Bell tacos, they are like the dirty slut of the Taco world Snyderman316 (2:12:11 AM): cheap, easy, and fast Snyderman316 (2:12:25 AM): but usually leave you with a burning hole at the end of the night Cranglesmack (2:13:40 AM): Haha | | Wednesday, September 5th, 2007 | | 11:18 pm |
Stuck in No Where
Disregard that last post. Money is tight, and I'm not sure what my plans are at this point. That's it. -Jess | | Sunday, August 5th, 2007 | | 11:49 pm |
New to this thing called the Real World
For those of you who still read this aging LJ, you might remember me mentioning that I was going to remain at my job for a few months before I try my next attempt at finding work relevant to the degree I so painstakingly fought to earn. Well it has been a few motnhs and I am starting operation "Get the fuck out of Bronson." The operation is simple in design, but the devil is in the details: move out to California and find work. Tentatively I plan on moving out there sometime in September. Dave has offered to do some scouting for apartments near him, and for that I owe him a few rounds of drinks when I get out there. I'd also love to know if there is anyway to search for apartments out there while still here at home. Anyone know any websites that might help? I also plan on starting up a website of my own. There I will showcase my ever-improving art and can also post all manner of things to dazzle the eye. I am curious to know if any of you have had any expierence with Dreamweaver or any of those other What-you-see-is-what-you-get programs out there. I'll probably end up grabbing a copy of it and trying it out myself, but any input would be very helpful. That's all I have for now. I hope all is well with all of you out there in cyberspace. Have a good one. -Jess | | Wednesday, June 27th, 2007 | | 10:20 pm |
| | Monday, June 4th, 2007 | | 2:40 pm |
| | Thursday, May 3rd, 2007 | | 4:23 am |
I smolder with generic rage.
April 1st 'til not has been a nail biting, stressful peroid for me. I've been checking my email almost every hour waiting for a response from Turner, and now with only two days before the May 4th deadline I have all but given up hope on hearing back from them. I'm afraid that my "breaking in" will not be as easy as I'd hoped. I'm afriad that I'm going to be in Bronson for at least a few more months with a job that rakes at my nerves while I build up enough funds to venture out. Then I have to figure out, where exactly this venture will take me. Do I move to Atlanta and try Turner again? Do I move out to LA like all would be media makers? Do I head to New York and get eaten alive my horrible flesh-eating zombies? Or do I find some crappy graphic design jon here in Michigan and enjoy the fruits of our bustling economy? I don't know. What I want to do with my life doesn't really have a 12 step guide, just a collection of individual stories from others who have "made it." So what do I do? That is a question I am having some trouble finding an answer for. What I really do not want to happen is becoming complacent with my life of leisure here at home and give up on trying to do something productive with myself. I can find jobs that will pay the bills, and let me get a place of my own, but that's the ends of my means. So I guess what I am getting at is that, I am getting at nothing and am not sure how to get there. Blah, Jess PS: If only I went to business school. | | Monday, April 30th, 2007 | | 3:14 am |
| | Thursday, April 26th, 2007 | | 2:41 pm |
Jesse vs. Guitar Hero, or How to ostrasize your friends for thier hobbies.
As many of you that still read this dwindling journal of mine know that a few days ago I posted a link to a VGcats comic that poked fun at Guitar Hero, and surprisingly this has sparked some kind of hot internet debate. The usual content of this journal has never sparked such a response so I'm going to expand upon my thoughts concerning this issue. Firstly, why I hate Guitar Hero. To say that I HATE Guitar Hero is a bit extreme. The term hate implies that I care a great deal about the game and have very strong, anti-guitar hero sentiments. This is not true. I think the game is silly, impractical, and a waste of time, but that's it. I don't ring my hands in contempt for the software or its goofy looking controller for hours on end while I plot the downfall of the social group that enjoys the game. I simple dismiss it as being stupid. And why do I think it's stupid? Primarily it is because it is a rhythm game at its core, and I'm not a fan of the rhythm genre. Yes, I was a fan of Dance Dance Revolution for a while but that was because I hadn't played a game with my feet since the days of Track and Field for the NES and once the novelty wore off I was right back to playing games involving machine guns and explosions. The genre of rhythm games I feel is very boring. You try to hit the right colored button or arrow at the right time, over and over again, until you can perfect one song or sequence and then move on to other songs or sequences of higher difficulty. Repetitive, yes, but then a lot of video games are, so I can't really fault Guitar Hero for that, but I feel that the repeated act in a game should be something worth having to do over and over again, like karate kicking a guy off a building or uppercutting someone into a ceiling of spikes. You know, something cool, not trying to reach from the green note to the orange one. Which sort of brings me to the core of my dislike for the game. It's Simon. Remember that old game from when we were kids? The one were you had to hit the right colored buttons in the right order and they corresponded with a sound. That's what I feel this game is, just a really sophisticated one, which is probably where the charm for the game comes from. By mimicking actual performers and people of talent, you too feel as though you could in some minute way rock out if push came to shove... but only on medium songs. I don't know if that is from really good marketing or a natural byproduct from the game itself, but it is very annoying and somewhat disheartening to watch your friends triumph over "playing" an extremely dumbed down, and simplified version of a half-way decent rock song. It's like people who play Magic the Gathering or Yuh-gi-oh getting really excited over a big win and trying to explain to us what it meant that you pulled a Glacial Orb and a Grindstone in your first hand of cards. And really, that is where all this resentment lies. Not really in the game, which I could have looked at once and never seen again in my life and not given a damn, but in the fanatical devotion players of the game have. By no accounts do I claim that the game isn't fun, I simply can't. There are millions of people out there buying the game, playing, and enjoying it. These are undisputable facts, but so is the example of Magic and Yuh-Gi-Oh I mentioned. Millions of people "waste" their time, money, and efforts on these silly card games and most of us look down on them as if they were idiots. Like they are dumb for enjoying something that was designed to be enjoyed. I used the example of Furries to my friend Vedo the other day as a group of people that enjoy something "normal" people all think is retarded. Those of us unfortunate few who know what exactly Furry life entails no doubt think less of this individuals, but why? Sex is something most everyone enjoys to some degree or another, so why would dressing a particular way inhibit that enjoyment? It definitely "spices things up", and that seems to be what all married couples talk about these days on daytime TV. But we all still think of these people as weirdoes and degenerates, and really unless they are breaking laws they have every right to do what it is that they do. So how does this tie back into Guitar Hero? It's very simple. That sort of resentment we all feel towards people with dumb hobbies is the same thing I feel towards my friends' love for this game. I don't hate the game, and I don't hate my friends, it's just simply a case of me liking oranges and them liking apples. There is nothing wrong with a game that makes you feel, even for a second, like an actual musician. Just try to keep your enthusiasm in check. Like a D&D player in a sporting goods store. Hugs and Kisses, Jess PS: Double Dragon 2: The Revenge for the NES was the best game ever, simply for the fact that you not able to, but encouraged to karate kick men off of buildings. | | Tuesday, April 24th, 2007 | | 8:15 pm |
Finally!
After months of endurance and quiet resentment, vindication. Finally, someone else sees the truth. If you want to play a guitar, take lessons. If you want to play a video game, play a fucking video game. | | Sunday, March 4th, 2007 | | 6:15 am |
What the Terry Funk?
Is it really March 4th? Where the hell did February go? What the fuck have I been doing for the last 4 weeks? Jesus. I am getting very sick of being at home with nothing to do and no one to do it with. I need to get the hell out of here and get started on my work. I've sent so many applications to Turner that I could blot out the sun, and not one damn acknowledgement that they even received anything I've sent them. It'd be nice to at least get a "What the fuck were you thinkin' even applying here?" letter. At least then I'd know that thier human resources department doesn't just have a tube in which all incoming applications are sent into that leads directly into a dumpster out back. I have a few theories on my next course of action. I can either move to Atlanta/Burbank and try to get the wheels moving in person, or look for anyother means of employment. There are graphics design and Flash design jobs in Michigan that I am qualified for but have no interest in taking becuase I know I'll tell myself that it is only temporary untill something opens up elsewhere but then thirty years form now I'll find myself at the same desk wondering what the fuck happened. Then I'd be one of those 1/2 dimensional characters from "deep" movies everybody loves so damned much, and I'd have become something I hate. However at this point I'm too frustrated and anxious to be picky. I wouldn't mind running a camera for a local News station if giving the chance. I just need something to occupy my mind otherwise I will have a break down and eventually give up on my desire to work in the cartoon industry. And that's something I do not want to carry with me for the rest of my life. On top of that I've been putting up with an old problem that has reared her ugly head again. Yup, she's gotten ahold of me via the internet and is trying to reform some kind of warped friendship again. Although I think my vile temparment as of late has finally gotten the message that I don't want anything to do with her ever again across as I haven't heard from her in about a week or two, but I am reluctant to say I'm in the clear. She has a bad habit of resurfacing after a stretch of time, much like a boyant turd returns after several flushes. I'm a master of mental imagery aren't I? And yet I'm still unemployed! Can you imagine that? Anyway, this post has become much longer than I originally intended. I just hope I can finally get my break in the near future, whatever it may be. I'm half tempted to crawl on my knees and beg a certain former RA for a job of somekind, but I don't know how she'd take to the idea of working with the same man who used to powerbomb his roomates into bookshelves. Plus I'm not even 100% sure how to contact her. Regardless, I am tired and frustrated and am in much need a few hours' sleep. I hope the world is treating you kindly gentle reader, wherever you are finding yourself. Hugs and Kisses, Jess.
It always kills me when I read that pretty girls think they are ugly. I can never tell if it is just a cry for attention, or whether they really can't see how beautiful they are. But what do I know? I'm just a simple sandwich man.
When you hear me knocking don't you give a second thought
You know who I've been running with and you know that I've been caught
Nothing I can say can change the way that I've lived my life
When you hear me knocking at the gates of hell tonight
You know I'll be knocking at the gates of hell tonight
I thought I'd found my way out but it's too late to put it right
It's the heart of midnight and my luck's run out tonight
I tried to put the past behind I thought I'd seen the light
But it was just the flames burning at the gates of hell tonight
the flames are burning at the gates of hell tonight Current Mood: LVL 18 Cor LFTCurrent Music: Bruisers - The Gates of Hell | | Monday, January 29th, 2007 | | 2:16 pm |
Sweet something... of... someplace...
It's been awhile all you cats and kitties out there in Internetland, but I have a few things to annouce for my nerd buddies. The rest of you can go to hell. Alright Super nerds, after much toil and gnashing of teeth I (with an assist or two from Special Agent Cockrell) have found a means by which we can keep up with each and play tabletop games no matter where we are. And the kicker is it won't cost you a dime. Unless you don't own a microphone, then it will cost you around ten bucks or so. Of course, you do need a computer, do I guess if you don't have one of those then you'll have to pick up one of those, and they can cost ya a pretty penny. Anyway, using a combo of Teamspeak 2, and RPtools, we can simulate a tabletop experience no matter if one or all of aren't in the same county. Handy, huh? What you'll need to do is download each of these programs and then use a phone or a instant messenger and get my IP address. Then you can connect to my servers and let the fun begin! Now, I hope to be going to Mt. P this weekend to get in on some LOTR and possibly SAS action, weather and GM permitting. There I should be able to answer any questions you may have and help in the installation process. On a side note, I've been working on a d20 Giant Monster RPG and it is almost complete. It is essentially a modifcation of the standard d20 SAS rules, so you wont have to learn a whole new system or anything. I was wondering if you guys and dolls up at CMU wouldnt mind play testing it for me this weekend. Nothing fancy, just a few battles to see if the combat system works right or if it is FUBAR. So let me know and I'll try to have it finished by this weekend. Other than those two things I haven't much to report. The T3 program is taking Aps now and I am all primed and pumped with my demo reel (Thanks again Greiner!) and will be applying sometime this week. Right now TBS and CNN have openings. I wish Cartoon network would post something, but I can't afford to wait around, you know? For the rest of you pour souls who read through all that and have 0 idea what the hell I'm talking about, you have my congratualtions... and my pity. Keep on keepin' on brother, Jess | | Thursday, January 11th, 2007 | | 3:00 am |
On the road to success.
Been awhile since I posted anything worth a shit on this here journal o' mine, but now I finally have something noteworthy to post. Tuner Broadcasting System is offically taking Aps for its Tuner Trainee Team. Basically, it's a big intern/training program for would-be future up-comers in the Turner Empire. This of course includes Cartoon Network. Which is exactly what I need to get myself into to jumpstart this career thingie I've been hearing about. Aside from the standard Resume and Cover Letter I need a Demo Reel. I'm hoping to piece together a DVD with clips from Game Over, my ill-fated 522 short film, and examples of my character design work. The only problem is I have no idea how to use DVD authoring software and have no means to access it. So I was wondering if there are a few of you Tech savvy folks out there willing to throw this dog a bone. Anyone out there able to help me out with this? I'll pay you in mentos. Hugs and Kisses, Jess |
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