I've been going through some stuff.
I'm ready for the holidays to be over.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Monday, September 08, 2008
Moving too fast...
Wow, 2008 is 3/4 of the way over. I've got 206 days left at Full Sail. Then I have to get a job. YIKES!
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Now playing: The Last 5 Years - Moving Too Fast
via FoxyTunes
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Now playing: The Last 5 Years - Moving Too Fast
via FoxyTunes
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Met a goal, time to keep on keepin' on
As of today, I reached my six month target of 200 lbs.! I'm excited. I'm pumped.
It's fucking Sunday Fun Day and I couldn't be happier.
It's fucking Sunday Fun Day and I couldn't be happier.
Saturday, August 09, 2008
The Six Stages of Production
Today I picked up Film Scheduling by Ralph S. Singleton.
The first chapter starts with the Six Stages of Production:
1. Wild Enthusiasm
2. Total Confusion
3. Utter Despair
4. Search for the Guilty
5. Persecution of the Innocent
6. Promotion of the Incompetent
Anon
Made me laugh.
The first chapter starts with the Six Stages of Production:
1. Wild Enthusiasm
2. Total Confusion
3. Utter Despair
4. Search for the Guilty
5. Persecution of the Innocent
6. Promotion of the Incompetent
Anon
Made me laugh.
Friday, August 08, 2008
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Choosing with Confidence
Wowzas! This could not have been said at a more important time in my life.
Paulo Coelho
The warrior of the light always manages to balance Rigor and Mercy. To attain his dream he needs to have a strong will - as well as an immense capacity of self-surrender.
Although he has an objective, the road to reach it is not always the one he imagines, so he has to use discipline and compassion. God never abandons his children - but the designs of Providence are unfathomable.
So, for the warrior of the light nothing is abstract. Everything is concrete and everything concerns him.
He does not sit in the comfort of his tent observing what is going on in the world, but accepts each challenge as an opportunity to transform himself.
Some of his companions spend their lives criticizing the lack of options or commenting on the decisions of others. The warrior, however, turns his thought into action.
Sometimes he makes mistakes, and pays the price of his error. Other times he strays from the path and wastes a lot of time getting back to the original destination.
But a warrior does not become distracted, because he knows what he is looking for.
Paulo Coelho
The warrior of the light always manages to balance Rigor and Mercy. To attain his dream he needs to have a strong will - as well as an immense capacity of self-surrender.
Although he has an objective, the road to reach it is not always the one he imagines, so he has to use discipline and compassion. God never abandons his children - but the designs of Providence are unfathomable.
So, for the warrior of the light nothing is abstract. Everything is concrete and everything concerns him.
He does not sit in the comfort of his tent observing what is going on in the world, but accepts each challenge as an opportunity to transform himself.
Some of his companions spend their lives criticizing the lack of options or commenting on the decisions of others. The warrior, however, turns his thought into action.
Sometimes he makes mistakes, and pays the price of his error. Other times he strays from the path and wastes a lot of time getting back to the original destination.
But a warrior does not become distracted, because he knows what he is looking for.
Friday, July 25, 2008
Artzi Nazi
We're starting pre-production on a web series entitled 'Artzi Nazi'.
It is going to star Ben Holden. Heinrich Heimann, the Artzi Nazi, is trying to bring the peace and order back to the Nazi Party. Working as an accountant to an aspiring Jewish Artist, Heinrich doesn't understand what happened to make the world so 'cluttered'.
Ben's willing to shave his head, and we're thinking that he might need a tattoo resembling a swastika crying.
Possibilities.
It is going to star Ben Holden. Heinrich Heimann, the Artzi Nazi, is trying to bring the peace and order back to the Nazi Party. Working as an accountant to an aspiring Jewish Artist, Heinrich doesn't understand what happened to make the world so 'cluttered'.
Ben's willing to shave his head, and we're thinking that he might need a tattoo resembling a swastika crying.
Possibilities.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Hundred or Bust
I'm starting a new workout today.
I've been lacking in my push up ability, and so I've decided to fix that. The Push up is apparently a really good measure of strength and general fitness, so I figured if my goal was to eventually do an unassisted pull up, why not push first?
I took the initial test yesterday and ranked in the 3rd class. I kinda surprised myself with that anyway. Push ups used to be the bane of my lackadaisical existence, and now I can do more than ten without really thinking about it. Guess all that gym money is going to good work.
Locked and loaded, I was ready to skip the first day today and start tomorrow. I was standing in my bathroom, ready to jump in the shower, when I realized, Fuck that!
There have been a lot of things that have changed for me in the last year, even the last few weeks. I am still Joe, but at the same time, I'm a completely different person. It's liberating, and feels pretty fuckin' awesome. I decided to continue the trend.
I threw on some shorts (naked push ups didn't seem appropriate) and threw down. I completed the set, 41 push ups. I'm pretty sure that I've never done that many push ups in one setting before. I feel great.
I'm so excited about what's to come and for the first time in a long time, I'm not thinking about every little thing. I'm just gonna do my thing and let the rest roll.
Bring it! 100 or Bust.
I've been lacking in my push up ability, and so I've decided to fix that. The Push up is apparently a really good measure of strength and general fitness, so I figured if my goal was to eventually do an unassisted pull up, why not push first?
I took the initial test yesterday and ranked in the 3rd class. I kinda surprised myself with that anyway. Push ups used to be the bane of my lackadaisical existence, and now I can do more than ten without really thinking about it. Guess all that gym money is going to good work.Locked and loaded, I was ready to skip the first day today and start tomorrow. I was standing in my bathroom, ready to jump in the shower, when I realized, Fuck that!
There have been a lot of things that have changed for me in the last year, even the last few weeks. I am still Joe, but at the same time, I'm a completely different person. It's liberating, and feels pretty fuckin' awesome. I decided to continue the trend.
I threw on some shorts (naked push ups didn't seem appropriate) and threw down. I completed the set, 41 push ups. I'm pretty sure that I've never done that many push ups in one setting before. I feel great.
I'm so excited about what's to come and for the first time in a long time, I'm not thinking about every little thing. I'm just gonna do my thing and let the rest roll.
Bring it! 100 or Bust.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Thursday, July 17, 2008
A Horribly Serious Week
This week has been pretty awesome. The launch and success of "Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog", coupled with the imminent release of "The Dark Knight" has made my week a week of super-villain bliss.
Acts I and II of Dr. Horrible are online and amazing. NPH is great, although I have some difficulty with seeing Nathan Fillion as an ass, but let's just say that Act II sealed his doom. Felicia Day is awesome. I don't recall ever having seen her before, but her voice is stunning. And while we're on the topic, NPH can sing! He's been a great surprise. He stands and delivers in a way I never imagined. It's been a pleasant surprise. All these factor together to make one of the most successful internet ventures in a long time. Check it out either at their website, or iTunes.
On another note, The Dark Knight starts tonight at midnight.
Am I excited? Maybe. What do you think?
Anyway, this week has been pretty awesome. The anticipation combined with the satisfaction of a well presented production have made it amazing.
L8r g8rs
Acts I and II of Dr. Horrible are online and amazing. NPH is great, although I have some difficulty with seeing Nathan Fillion as an ass, but let's just say that Act II sealed his doom. Felicia Day is awesome. I don't recall ever having seen her before, but her voice is stunning. And while we're on the topic, NPH can sing! He's been a great surprise. He stands and delivers in a way I never imagined. It's been a pleasant surprise. All these factor together to make one of the most successful internet ventures in a long time. Check it out either at their website, or iTunes.
On another note, The Dark Knight starts tonight at midnight.
Am I excited? Maybe. What do you think?
Anyway, this week has been pretty awesome. The anticipation combined with the satisfaction of a well presented production have made it amazing.
L8r g8rs
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Where the Hell is Matt?
Awesome project that a friend stumbedupon. Check it out for a good time!
Where the Hell is Matt? (2008) from Matthew Harding on Vimeo.
Where the Hell is Matt? (2008) from Matthew Harding on Vimeo.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Great Music helps a good work out
I've been working out a lot lately. More often, and now, longer. What gets me through my 30 minutes of cardio? This week it's been Coldplay's latest album, 'Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends'. More specifically, Viva la Vida, to name the track. I love this album and can't seem to get enough of it. I highly recommend you all give it a listen. It's pretty awesome. Oh. By the by, check out my latest traineo reports. Awesome!
P.S.
Here's a little picture from our last project: Iron and Chalk
P.S.
Here's a little picture from our last project: Iron and Chalk
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| From Chalk and Iron |
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Monday, April 28, 2008
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Better Days
I hadn't been to the gym in five days.
Bad Joe. I know. I know. I made a commitment to myself; if I miss one day, I have to go the next. This weekend was just crazy and I never got the chance to go.
I was on a shoot, networked and worked my ass off over the four days, and never had the energy or time to go into the gym. All in all, it was an excellent weekend.
Excellence has been slim and hard to find since moving to The Great FL. Work, meeting new people, and being disappointed by some friendships have all played a huge part of my pressure and anger for the last few months.
Last night I finally got back into the gym. It was amazing and I felt great. My squat's up to 120, nearly double where I started. ...:::Grabs junk and adjusts:::... That's a great feeling...seeing shit happening.
I was working hard and when I was done I threw on some jeans. It was a chilly 55 degrees. I'd left my headphones on and as soon as I hit the cold, Goo Goo Dolls "Better Days" started playing.
In that moment, time stopped. The cold, dark, and my exhaustion all coalesced into a crystallizing moment of exuberance. It was one of those truly spiritual moments. Nirvana, Holy Spirit, whatever you want to call it, I was everything now and everything to be was me. It was a moment of peace that completely revitalized me and the sort of high that nearly never happens. I stopped right in the parking lot and just stood with my eyes closed for a few minutes.
Simple things are the best.
Bad Joe. I know. I know. I made a commitment to myself; if I miss one day, I have to go the next. This weekend was just crazy and I never got the chance to go.
I was on a shoot, networked and worked my ass off over the four days, and never had the energy or time to go into the gym. All in all, it was an excellent weekend.
Excellence has been slim and hard to find since moving to The Great FL. Work, meeting new people, and being disappointed by some friendships have all played a huge part of my pressure and anger for the last few months.
Last night I finally got back into the gym. It was amazing and I felt great. My squat's up to 120, nearly double where I started. ...:::Grabs junk and adjusts:::... That's a great feeling...seeing shit happening.
I was working hard and when I was done I threw on some jeans. It was a chilly 55 degrees. I'd left my headphones on and as soon as I hit the cold, Goo Goo Dolls "Better Days" started playing.
In that moment, time stopped. The cold, dark, and my exhaustion all coalesced into a crystallizing moment of exuberance. It was one of those truly spiritual moments. Nirvana, Holy Spirit, whatever you want to call it, I was everything now and everything to be was me. It was a moment of peace that completely revitalized me and the sort of high that nearly never happens. I stopped right in the parking lot and just stood with my eyes closed for a few minutes.
Simple things are the best.
Saturday, April 05, 2008
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
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