The big V
Lucky I was too distracted to take note.
Genevieve and I took our last shot for ROSY MAX. I spent the Morning filming the more than professional Pat in his underwear walking around with rose vases. The very patient and talented Laura hung around while we got the last few apartment shots, before venturing out to the streets guerilla style.
I was amazed we got a bus shot. Quite happy about it. And the park scene was just divine. I am yet to watch the footage but am confident i got it all.
This afternoon was, however plagued by chaos. Cleaning, Angry yelling, Clearing, Chucking, Washing Machine Fail, Grocery Shopping, Cockroach Clusters YOU NAME IT.
I'm glad its all come to a close.
Fruit of the Moment: Rotted Potato Juice
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Your shirt made me smile at museum :)
Today, I took my Aunt to see Spring Awakening. I thought it would be a pretty awesome xmas gift and it turned out to be an awesome fun filled day.
a) i had forgotten to feed the dogs yesterday, so I guess Bridgette is pissed off somewhat.
b) I wasnt ready to go into town by 10am... So, my aunt did her makeup while waiting 30 minutes for me to pack my bag.
Our adventures included a trip to the David Jones Food Hall, where i found a haven of salads to select from. And We had on the go coffee to walk up from David Jones to the Sydney Theatre Company Main Stage.
The Show? I really liked it. The theatre was far too large for the show's intimate nature, but i was practically in the front row anyway and had around 5 moments where different cast members were intensely staring me down. So that worked nicely.
But the accents? wow.
AUSSIES:
A Chae-dow pAREsed, A Chae-dow pARSEd, yarning yarning !?!?
pulease!
SOUNDTRACK:
A shadow PASSed, A shadow PASSed, YERNing YEARNing
In any case, most of the crazy mother fucker artisic directing shit was well digested by myself.
The hand held lights, symbolic clothing, werd choreography, everyone staying on stage etc.. all very cool I thought.
The high notes were totally skipped over by all cast members. Very dissapointing. But, it's real AWESOMENESS was in the Lighting Design. SO amazing. SO pretty.
Later, I tried to score tickets to WICKED with their lottery. I fail blogged it. And lost the game.
So, now im waiting to see THE WOLFMAN and NINE before staying over at Gens for the shoot tomorrow.
Fruit of the Moment: Figtree
Friday, February 12, 2010
Ben, your mind has been transported back in time, AND to Mars
3:30am Wake Up and get ready for work
4:00am Drive Parents to airport
5:05am Take the wrong turn at the airport and drive into Sydney instead of Botany
5:30am Arrive at work and sleep until starting time
7:30am Wake up early and notice car has been parked in by an unsualy higher number of parked cars
8:00am Print out THE ROSE GUIDE cover
10:00am Work on very complicated yardage designs for Candy
12:00pm transport 12 boxes of books from one side of the building to another.
1:00pm Wonder where everyone got to while eating lunch
4:00pm Have actors signs release forms and invite them up to Office
4:45pm Start filming ROSY MAX, written by Genevieve Tait
6:00pm Have awkward conversation with boss regarding how long the filming will take.
7:00pm Leave work
8:00pm Eat spicy pasta diner with worlds smallest portion of pasta evah.
10:00pm Watch amazing daily takes of ROSY MAX
10:25pm Get distracted from Blogg by really Fucked up cartoons
Fruit of the Moment: Honeybarsugaryness :)
4:00am Drive Parents to airport
5:05am Take the wrong turn at the airport and drive into Sydney instead of Botany
5:30am Arrive at work and sleep until starting time
7:30am Wake up early and notice car has been parked in by an unsualy higher number of parked cars
8:00am Print out THE ROSE GUIDE cover
10:00am Work on very complicated yardage designs for Candy
12:00pm transport 12 boxes of books from one side of the building to another.
1:00pm Wonder where everyone got to while eating lunch
4:00pm Have actors signs release forms and invite them up to Office
4:45pm Start filming ROSY MAX, written by Genevieve Tait
6:00pm Have awkward conversation with boss regarding how long the filming will take.
7:00pm Leave work
8:00pm Eat spicy pasta diner with worlds smallest portion of pasta evah.
10:00pm Watch amazing daily takes of ROSY MAX
10:25pm Get distracted from Blogg by really Fucked up cartoons
Fruit of the Moment: Honeybarsugaryness :)
Thursday, February 11, 2010
It is, then it isnt then it is?
Genevieve took me on a 30 minute runathon this morning.
It was a NIGHTMARE. Not because of the many (many) hills and stairs we ran up and down.
Not because of the faster pace.
Not because of the early start.
Because of the repetition?!? We must have gone up and down the mega stairs from hell like 5 times. That's alot of times. and it got boring. Dang. Pretty good work out tho.
All the bosses are back at work after their yearly 2 week trip away from the office to scout new season materials and trends in New York, Malaysia, China, Japan etc.. They all have colds. I will soon get said cold. Dam air conditioning.
Fruit of the Moment: Not as sweet as Tuesday Strawberries
It was a NIGHTMARE. Not because of the many (many) hills and stairs we ran up and down.
Not because of the faster pace.
Not because of the early start.
Because of the repetition?!? We must have gone up and down the mega stairs from hell like 5 times. That's alot of times. and it got boring. Dang. Pretty good work out tho.
All the bosses are back at work after their yearly 2 week trip away from the office to scout new season materials and trends in New York, Malaysia, China, Japan etc.. They all have colds. I will soon get said cold. Dam air conditioning.
Fruit of the Moment: Not as sweet as Tuesday Strawberries
So, I can ask intrusive questions right?
I have several projects on the horizon. Its semi difficult to keep the juggled, however manageable i think they may be to begin with.
My current ball in the air is a film I'm shooting with Genevieve called ROSY MAX. I'm the DOP and editor for the short, which goes well hand in hand. This evening, we met the cast and had a mini rehearsal. The guy who plays the lead managed to be one of those good looking nice guys that are in such short supply, according to general masses. His natural state was a little vacant in expression and innocent, which conflicts a little with his character, but hey, that why hes an actor.
Genevieve was on apologetic hyperdrive. And both our actors picked up on this and played up to it. She was trying to be over accommodating due to them taking time from their lives to rehearse. Given they are actors, im assuming its fine for them.
In any case, we broke the ice which is always a bonus pre shoot. Sometimes when you meet a cast member on the day, its hard to get into an instant do what I say relationship.
Gen made me bean salad. I like her bean salad. I will make it again.
Day three of the insane diet regime continues with a surprisingly satisfied stomach.
Fruit of the Moment: SRA3
My current ball in the air is a film I'm shooting with Genevieve called ROSY MAX. I'm the DOP and editor for the short, which goes well hand in hand. This evening, we met the cast and had a mini rehearsal. The guy who plays the lead managed to be one of those good looking nice guys that are in such short supply, according to general masses. His natural state was a little vacant in expression and innocent, which conflicts a little with his character, but hey, that why hes an actor.
Genevieve was on apologetic hyperdrive. And both our actors picked up on this and played up to it. She was trying to be over accommodating due to them taking time from their lives to rehearse. Given they are actors, im assuming its fine for them.
In any case, we broke the ice which is always a bonus pre shoot. Sometimes when you meet a cast member on the day, its hard to get into an instant do what I say relationship.
Gen made me bean salad. I like her bean salad. I will make it again.
Day three of the insane diet regime continues with a surprisingly satisfied stomach.
Fruit of the Moment: SRA3
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
My hands have a mind of their own, Deal with it Juliette!
When you dont intend to go home for a number of days, it may be in your best inerests not to embark on a new diet of prepared, fresh foods.
This it seems will be the problem I face this week. I'm starting a new diet that will help me to lose weight. which, is the popular thing to be done, i am told.
So anyway, I pack up numerous amounts of foods and take them to work. I even have to eat breakfast at work. its all very confusing. I eat more often, but in smaller portion sizes. Also, I can eat upto 2 punnets of strawberries per day at any point I desire!
It was an interesting day. It was my first day in over 1 1/2 years that ive had a sandwhich!? as i'm trialing gluten and wheat free bread. It tastes like powder. Im worried i wont like this new diet, seeing as though im aready talking way too much about it.
Fingers crossed.
Fruit of the Moment: Mouthguard Soap
This it seems will be the problem I face this week. I'm starting a new diet that will help me to lose weight. which, is the popular thing to be done, i am told.
So anyway, I pack up numerous amounts of foods and take them to work. I even have to eat breakfast at work. its all very confusing. I eat more often, but in smaller portion sizes. Also, I can eat upto 2 punnets of strawberries per day at any point I desire!
It was an interesting day. It was my first day in over 1 1/2 years that ive had a sandwhich!? as i'm trialing gluten and wheat free bread. It tastes like powder. Im worried i wont like this new diet, seeing as though im aready talking way too much about it.
Fingers crossed.
Fruit of the Moment: Mouthguard Soap
Monday, February 8, 2010
George says: Glad to hear you started your morning exercise today!
I felt like being snippy today.
Dan,
apologies for the confusion.
I did not find the emails 'unnecessary' or 'intrusive'. I had meant that the institute should not need to know of my career decisions. It was administrative rules and practices such as the ones your institute implement that deterred my longer career in teaching. Emails informing me of my implied lack of co-operation are exceedingly helpful.
I look forward to receiving the new invoices. I trust my new address has been forwarded to you by the board of studies.
Best regards.
Kenney
different, because its spelled with an 'E-Y'
From: "Hanks, Daniel"
To: "Ogilvie, Kenneth"
Sent: Mon, 8 February, 2010 12:06:10 PM
Subject: RE: Leave of Absence Request NSWIT:00000261716
Dan,
apologies for the confusion.
I did not find the emails 'unnecessary' or 'intrusive'. I had meant that the institute should not need to know of my career decisions. It was administrative rules and practices such as the ones your institute implement that deterred my longer career in teaching. Emails informing me of my implied lack of co-operation are exceedingly helpful.
I look forward to receiving the new invoices. I trust my new address has been forwarded to you by the board of studies.
Best regards.
different, because its spelled with an 'E-Y'
From: "Hanks, Daniel"
To: "Ogilvie, Kenneth"
Sent: Mon, 8 February, 2010 12:06:10 PM
Subject: RE: Leave of Absence Request NSWIT:00000261716
Dear Kenneth
Thanks for your email advising us that you have stopped teaching.
We request that all teachers keep us updated as to their teaching status. Unfortunately you did not do this, consequently we assumed you were still actively teaching - hence the 'unnecessary' and 'intrusive' emails we had to send you to find out that you were no longer teaching. Obviously we were unaware of your new career decisions.
I will mark your record on our system as withdrawn. However, I should also advise you that it seems you still owe us fees from your teaching period in 2008 and 2009. I will request a new invoice be sent to you shortly.
Good luck with the new career.
Kind regards,
Dan
NSW Institute of Teachers
------------------- Original Message -------------------
From: Ogilvie, Kenneth
Received: 8/02/2010 9:10 AM
To: contactus
Subject: Leave of Absence Request
Contact Person: Kenneth Ogilvie
Comments: My last block in teaching was complete the end of term 2, 2009. I have since traveled to America, returned home, started to work in the fashion industry with a new career and intend to revisit America later in 2010. I do not intend to return to full time teaching. Please contact me for any more details. I had received an email instructing me to inform you of my intentions. Please note that I find this unnecessary and intrusive in my personal career decisions. Best regards, Kenneth
Fruit of the Moment: tofu :(
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