Sing-Song, C#, Indians
I should be getting some sleep, so here I am.
I was asked to take part in a music video tomorrow. Initially, I thought "screw off." I don't recall what actually came out, but it was close to that. I then realized I always pass up on little adventures like this for one reason or another thousand. I finally agreed to do it with a little coaxing.
I was emailed some info about the shoot a few hours ago and now I'm really wishing I had stuck to my initial response.
The first problem is that I'm supposed to be there before 9 am. That may not seem so difficult to the living, but I usually don't roll into bed until about 7 am.
The second problem is that I'm supposed to bring my own "post-apocalyptic" style of clothing. That wouldn't be a problem if I hadn't left nearly all of my belongings in London when I moved to Ireland. I even left a few things in Ireland after that. Most of my wardrobe now consists of Bill Cosby sweaters. Well, maybe not that bad, but I'm having problems deciding what to wear. I think I'm settling on an old army shirt and some screwed up pants.
The last problem barely worth mentioning is that I just listened to the band and I don't like them at all. This is a favor for a friend, so I guess I'll have to suck it up and deal with it. It may be more fun than sitting at the house working on the computer. We'll see.
I haven't been updating much because my life is fairly boring right now. I'm attempting to learn C# for a new project I'm attempting. It is pretty close to C++, so it isn't that difficult. I'm just lacking motivation. I don't think people would appreciate reading my rants about programming, so I've spared them/you.
I did go on a road trip to California with my mom about a month ago. We went to help my brother, his wife and my niece move out of their home and move to Texas. The drive back was quite a negative experience due to a lot of stress and raw emotions, but we all survived. I do hope that is the last time I have to help someone move across the country.
I did get some great time with my mom on the way there. We both had a wonderful conversation with a Navajo Chief at one stop. We took pictures and heard his amazing tales for well over 30 minutes. As I described to his daughter that I thought I was an Indian when I was a kid I actually teared up. I always wanted to go to an Indian reservation when I was young, but we never seemed to have the money or the time. I imagine the sleep deprivation helped spur the emotions on a bit. As my mom and I were talking to the two of them, I noticed us both interchanging "Indian" and "Native American" so I asked the Chief which term he preferred. He said, "I am an Indian, so I will always want to be called Indian." I'll use that term from now on in my life I imagine.
Take care everyone.
I was asked to take part in a music video tomorrow. Initially, I thought "screw off." I don't recall what actually came out, but it was close to that. I then realized I always pass up on little adventures like this for one reason or another thousand. I finally agreed to do it with a little coaxing.
I was emailed some info about the shoot a few hours ago and now I'm really wishing I had stuck to my initial response.
The first problem is that I'm supposed to be there before 9 am. That may not seem so difficult to the living, but I usually don't roll into bed until about 7 am.
The second problem is that I'm supposed to bring my own "post-apocalyptic" style of clothing. That wouldn't be a problem if I hadn't left nearly all of my belongings in London when I moved to Ireland. I even left a few things in Ireland after that. Most of my wardrobe now consists of Bill Cosby sweaters. Well, maybe not that bad, but I'm having problems deciding what to wear. I think I'm settling on an old army shirt and some screwed up pants.
The last problem barely worth mentioning is that I just listened to the band and I don't like them at all. This is a favor for a friend, so I guess I'll have to suck it up and deal with it. It may be more fun than sitting at the house working on the computer. We'll see.
I haven't been updating much because my life is fairly boring right now. I'm attempting to learn C# for a new project I'm attempting. It is pretty close to C++, so it isn't that difficult. I'm just lacking motivation. I don't think people would appreciate reading my rants about programming, so I've spared them/you.
I did go on a road trip to California with my mom about a month ago. We went to help my brother, his wife and my niece move out of their home and move to Texas. The drive back was quite a negative experience due to a lot of stress and raw emotions, but we all survived. I do hope that is the last time I have to help someone move across the country.
I did get some great time with my mom on the way there. We both had a wonderful conversation with a Navajo Chief at one stop. We took pictures and heard his amazing tales for well over 30 minutes. As I described to his daughter that I thought I was an Indian when I was a kid I actually teared up. I always wanted to go to an Indian reservation when I was young, but we never seemed to have the money or the time. I imagine the sleep deprivation helped spur the emotions on a bit. As my mom and I were talking to the two of them, I noticed us both interchanging "Indian" and "Native American" so I asked the Chief which term he preferred. He said, "I am an Indian, so I will always want to be called Indian." I'll use that term from now on in my life I imagine.
Take care everyone.