A Better Me

Work

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 02:10:48 -0700

So at work today I was told that I am my bosses main Editorial Assistant, and she thinks I’m the best. Harumph! She has me training a guy right now, and he’s getting it, which is good. She’s going to switch around my schedule a little bit so I’ll have a little more normal hours, but she also wants me doing a different job during the day that’s a little more important because she knows I’m the right guy for it. I’m also going to start writing for our website, NBCLA.com - I’m getting trained next week, then I’ll start posting some of my more interesting stories!

I was also invited out in the field with a few reporters, so I’m excited to get out there and work on my reel.

My boss also hinted that everyone likes me a lot, and if I keep up the good work it’s very possible I could get hired (rather promoted I suppose) as a Content Producer, which would be amazing! That would mean that I would have a much larger role in writing and producing the news, not to mention quite the pay raise :)

Anyway, that’s the quick update! My future roommates and I are going to look at houses on Monday in Encino to move into by the end of the month. Hope it goes well! My family is also coming down next week. On Tuesday we’re going to the Magic Castle in Hollywood, which is one of my favorite things in Los Angeles. If you don’t know about it, shoot me a question or look it up online! It’s incredible magic everywhere all the time. I also got my parents and brother tickets to Jay Leno on Wednesday. Good guests that day! On Friday we’re going to go to the opening of the Hollywood Bowl too. I can’t wait! It’s supposed to be a really cool event to kick off the Hollywood Bowl season.

More updates to come soon! I hope everyone is having a great June so far, and if you’re struggling, keep your head up! Just throw on a smile, you can’t even begin to imagine how much better it can make you feel :)

Drinking

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 01:32:10 -0700

I just got back from Vegas, and you know what? I’ve decided I don’t need to drink for a very long time. It can be fun, but something that can make your body feel so crappy can’t be good for you. Well, I know it’s not good for you, but you know what I mean. So am I putting an official end to drinking? No, but I’m not going to plan to go out and drink. If I end up drinking, so be it, but I’m not going to plan to get shwasted all the time. I think this is a good life decision, don’t you?

My Martin OMJM sitting on my Masterbuilt guitar stand by John...

Mon, 30 May 2011 01:44:21 -0700

My Martin OMJM sitting on my Masterbuilt guitar stand by John Page, one of the original Master Builders, founder of the Fender Custom Shop, and previous manager of the FCS. He does great work, check him out at http://www.johnpageguitars.com/

My Two-Rock Studio Pro with my Monterey strat in the background

Mon, 30 May 2011 01:38:59 -0700

My Two-Rock Studio Pro with my Monterey strat in the background

Left to right: Gibson 50th Anniversary 1960 Les Paul Standard,...

Mon, 30 May 2011 01:36:52 -0700

Left to right:

Gibson 50th Anniversary 1960 Les Paul Standard, Cherry Burst

Fender John Mayer Limited Edition BLK1

Fender Limited La Cabronita Especial (One Pickup), Sherwood Green Metallic

This is a picture of my guitar wall! I have JM up in the top...

Mon, 30 May 2011 01:09:10 -0700

This is a picture of my guitar wall! I have JM up in the top left on canvas rockin out, Stevie in the top right groovin, my Two-Rock Studio Pro in the middle bottom. My La Cabronita Especial is the blue one farthest right, my John Mayer BLK1 83 is in the middle, my 50th Anniversary 1960 Les Paul is on the top, and next to my Two-Rock is my 1997 Custom Shop Jimi Hendrix Monterey Strat. Just a little set up! Still have two other guitars in the room, as well as 2 Jimi posters, another SRV poster, and 4 JM concert posters. Anyway, I thought I’d share now that my room is clean!

"The way to get started is to quit talking and start doing."

Sun, 29 May 2011 03:00:31 -0700

“The way to get started is to quit talking and start doing.”

- Walt Disney (via iheartacting)

Organized room, organized life!

Sun, 29 May 2011 02:54:14 -0700

Just did an awesome room cleaning session. It ended at approx. 2:45 - so you know it’s good! I picked up my guitar today from the store (had them fix something up for me on it), worked, picked up some great things that you put in your room and it makes everything smell great, and I cleaned my room like a boss. It’s now time for sleep, but I’ll post some pictures tomorrow of those smelly things, and I’ll post pictures of my guitars and artwork. Why not? Until tomorrow, good night!

Agent?

Wed, 25 May 2011 14:13:26 -0700

Just finished my midday workout. I’ve been trying to figure out lately how to find an agency to represent me. I’m not too familiar with how it works. Any suggestions for how to find a good agent in Hollywood?

Acting

Tue, 24 May 2011 02:09:33 -0700

I just watch Forgetting Sarah Marshall, and man do I love that movie. I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately, but I’m finally going to commit to it - I want to try acting. I live in Los Angeles, so really, there is no better time to try. So what am I going to do? I’m going to get in shape (I figure it’s easier to get a part the better you look), I’m going to maybe get an agent, and I’m going to go try out for parts/go to casting calls. Why not? You only live once, and I think it would be a really fun thing to do, and honestly, I think I’d be really good at it and have a lot of fun with it! You never know, I could go try out for a new TV pilot for NBC and end up being on the next Friends or the next How I Met Your Mother. The possibilities are endless! It’s just a matter of deciding - Let’s do this.

brooklyntree: life quote.

Mon, 23 May 2011 17:48:13 -0700

brooklyntree:

life quote.

“Numb is the new deepDone with the old meAnd talk is the...

Mon, 23 May 2011 01:17:28 -0700

“Numb is the new deep
Done with the old me
And talk is the same cheap
It’s been

I’m a new man
I wear a new cologne and
You wouldn’t know me if your eyes were closed
I know what you’ll say
‘This won’t last longer than the rest of the day’
But you’re wrong this time
You’re wrong ”

- John Mayer, “New Deep”

This song is such an inspiration for me, and it’s one that motivates me to become who I want to be. I’m done with the old me, so be ready world, this is the new me!

What this is all about

Mon, 23 May 2011 01:07:25 -0700

So here’s the deal. I’m 22 years old, I just graduated from college, and I’m ready to become who I’ve always wanted to be. Through this blog, I’m going to post about my journey on getting to where I want to be. I’m going to post things that explain how I’m going in the right direction, or things I’ve learned from, even if they’ve set me back. I’m tired of all the wasting time and not going for my goals and dreams, so hopefully you’ll see my journey blossom into what I think my life should be.

So here’s an about me: I graduated from a school is Southern California with a major in Political Science. I’m currently working at NBC Los Angeles and I’m working Wednesday-Sunday, helping with the 6 PM newscast, 7 PM newscast, and 11 PM newscast. I can post later in more detail about what I actually do there, but in short, I’m an Editorial Assistant. I’m originally from Seattle, Washington. I’ve been a tennis player for the past many years and really enjoy the sport. I play guitar, I own 10, and I have an obsession with John Mayer. I have many dreams/goals, not all of which I intend to achieve, but I think it’s good to have your options out there. Some goals include being an actor (TV or Movie), being a musician, being a politician, but most likely, being a reporter/anchor. Eventually, I want to get to the national level and have a job like Brian Williams/Anderson Cooper/Matt Lauer. I wouldn’t mind having my own talk show like Ellen or Jay Leno either. Anyway, that’s me in short, anything else you want to know?