Gold Rush
So, in to the first week of Summer II, and its a cake walk. Intro to cinema is mostly rote memorization for the "testing" purposes, and some basic writing skills I picked up in my English 101. I'm still having trouble reading the teachers intent in the class, which has always been an issue, so I just have to memorize a lot of the crap I dont need. I see all her points as she lays them out, but her energy level isnt the best, so reading her in terms of what sort of things she'll have on the test is really hard. I wish I was rich so I could just pay teachers for one on one instruction, as thats a much better process for me, but who the hell has that sort of money?
Buster Keaton, and Charlie Chaplin are absolute genius,I cant believe I havent seen them before this class. In the scant 2 moves I have seen, one from each, I would say I prefer Chaplin. Keaton does have his moments though, where he just shines with all the dullness he can put in to the most comic of circumstances. You still see methods they pioneered in the comedians and actors of today, and that amzes me, that 2 men cold influence so many, and create a style that was so long-lasting.
From the home front, same old song and dance, trapped by the heat, 115 yesterday , 111 today and counting. Kids cant go outside, and with money as tight as it is, we cant get out to do anything. Pictureka tonight, yet another movie, maybe an art project. The old lady is never around, either sleeping, or working. If it were'nt for the fact that I need to keep everyone in the house quiet while she sleeps, I would barely know I live with anyone, much less planning to get married. And it's been that way for a few years. Not sure how much more of that crap I can take. I hear all the reasoning, all the justification, it's just not ringing true somehow.
Looking forward to getting a few things taken care of so I can start to build my own social network again, cleaning up and quitting the whole party scene pretty much cleaned me out of anyone I knew. I got back in touch with one buddy from a few years back, and we talked, but he kept at arms distance, and was pretty much a dick. Glad he's doing well, think it's shitty the way he treated me, as once I thought him the best among men. I guess he's only human, but I expected better of him.
Keeping forward momentum is key so far, as I dont have but one or two people rooting for me from my corner, other than my kids. I never realized how hard it is to keep up the good fight when there's no one to share it with. My old lady, she provides physical support, transportation, housing, and so on. I should be more greatful, but I'm not. It would be nice if there was even the slightest interest in what I'm doing other than scheduling concerns.
" It is what it is", as my Dad would say. That doesnt stop me from from wanting something more.
Enough about that crap, film study is neat, and I cant wait for the classes to get into more modern era stuff, especially the mid 60's early 70's westerns. Knowing all the roles in producing a film, who and what part each actor and supporting actors play, is going to add a lot to my movie expirience. A nice"vacation" from the rigors of the regular semester, which is coming up faster and faster. Legal and Ethical issues in business, math 092 again, to ground me firmly in the basics, and Computer information systems for business, will be a good set of core courses, with 2 other classes that are req's but not worth the mention. A bit busy, but nothing I cant handle as the time frames are longer than the concentrated form the summer classes have. It's hard to really realize this is finally happening, but it is, and it keeps me as happy as I can be.
More well put, it gives me something to be greatful for, which has been in short supply for me lately.
Buster Keaton, and Charlie Chaplin are absolute genius,I cant believe I havent seen them before this class. In the scant 2 moves I have seen, one from each, I would say I prefer Chaplin. Keaton does have his moments though, where he just shines with all the dullness he can put in to the most comic of circumstances. You still see methods they pioneered in the comedians and actors of today, and that amzes me, that 2 men cold influence so many, and create a style that was so long-lasting.
From the home front, same old song and dance, trapped by the heat, 115 yesterday , 111 today and counting. Kids cant go outside, and with money as tight as it is, we cant get out to do anything. Pictureka tonight, yet another movie, maybe an art project. The old lady is never around, either sleeping, or working. If it were'nt for the fact that I need to keep everyone in the house quiet while she sleeps, I would barely know I live with anyone, much less planning to get married. And it's been that way for a few years. Not sure how much more of that crap I can take. I hear all the reasoning, all the justification, it's just not ringing true somehow.
Looking forward to getting a few things taken care of so I can start to build my own social network again, cleaning up and quitting the whole party scene pretty much cleaned me out of anyone I knew. I got back in touch with one buddy from a few years back, and we talked, but he kept at arms distance, and was pretty much a dick. Glad he's doing well, think it's shitty the way he treated me, as once I thought him the best among men. I guess he's only human, but I expected better of him.
Keeping forward momentum is key so far, as I dont have but one or two people rooting for me from my corner, other than my kids. I never realized how hard it is to keep up the good fight when there's no one to share it with. My old lady, she provides physical support, transportation, housing, and so on. I should be more greatful, but I'm not. It would be nice if there was even the slightest interest in what I'm doing other than scheduling concerns.
" It is what it is", as my Dad would say. That doesnt stop me from from wanting something more.
Enough about that crap, film study is neat, and I cant wait for the classes to get into more modern era stuff, especially the mid 60's early 70's westerns. Knowing all the roles in producing a film, who and what part each actor and supporting actors play, is going to add a lot to my movie expirience. A nice"vacation" from the rigors of the regular semester, which is coming up faster and faster. Legal and Ethical issues in business, math 092 again, to ground me firmly in the basics, and Computer information systems for business, will be a good set of core courses, with 2 other classes that are req's but not worth the mention. A bit busy, but nothing I cant handle as the time frames are longer than the concentrated form the summer classes have. It's hard to really realize this is finally happening, but it is, and it keeps me as happy as I can be.
More well put, it gives me something to be greatful for, which has been in short supply for me lately.