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Saturday, June 29, 2002 @ 12:42 PM
Okay, so new features in the right-hand column. For starters, we have links to all the stuff I've been addicted to lately. This is partially because it's summer and I think we're all bored enough to share the same juvenille addictions, and partially because I do a lot of surfing at work (did I say a lot? I meant... very little. Really.) and it'll be easier to get to everything from one page.
The very first Sims download is a poster. It is of Aaron, the Bagel Guy. Download it and your Sims can prominently display the guy who Dan and I stalked last semester on your Sims' walls. I made it myself (obviously) and it is prominently displayed in the Drama Queen house. Put it in the /GameData/UserObjects/ folder. More Sims downloads will come. Most of them will be posters, because posters are the easiest things to make. If you have any requests, I'll probably humor you.
Today so far: I slept from 7am to 10am, then talked with Josh, tried to convince Kathy not to drop out of Approaching Lavendar, and now I'm just waiting to hear from Dan. We're supposed to hang out. I'm pretty sure I'm going to make him go to Avanti's to visit Michelle. Around 4:30 we'll watch Psycho Beach Party (again, highly reccommended. spoofy fun for the teenagers.) and then... um... go to Blockbuster and get more movies. Or fill a baby pool with Jell-O. Whatever.
More talk with the White Stick.
kellie rai: So, I'm curious - are you making friends there? The White Stick: Of course I am. kellie rai: Well, you know. I wonder about you. All this talk of secrets and high roads and pants... :-) The White Stick: ? kellie rai: I don't know. I was reaching. The White Stick: I don't follow. kellie rai: Sorry, "Reaching" = verbally flailing about in search of the right words. kellie rai: Or just being goofy. The White Stick: Okay.
Josh and I just had our first sans-fight conversation since he left for Michigan. It went on from about 2 to 3 am, and if I thought it would be remotely interesting, I would post it. The most remarkable thing was that we didn't attack one another.
Boys are morons. Complete and total morons. Especially the ones who by all accounts should be hopelessly, desperately infatuated with me.
(Not that I would give him the time of day, though. Because I'm totally over him. ...Yeah, you're buying that.)
College, I hope, will be overflowing with single, straight, sweet, unconventionally attractive men who will be drawn like flies to a creative and insightful deformed little drama queen like myself.
(I am so delusional... Perhaps because it's 4 a.m.?)
I'm noticing this alarming growing trend. I post all the things that I don't think I necessarilly want my real-life friends to read in my other journal. Does this tendency mean that I'm more comfortable being my exhibitionist self with strangers than with friends?
Friday, June 28, 2002 @ 4:40 PM
Oh, yeah, this is what I need in my life... blatant obliviousness. Peter James Zielinski, you are cornflake.
kellie rai: Are you going to the Porch Plays at Heartland? DepndtFlms: i could kellie rai: Some friends and I are going tonight. kellie rai: Starts at 7:30. $6 for students. DepndtFlms: say the time again kellie rai: 7:30.
Oh, my God... this is hillarious...
What Should Your New Year's Resolution Be?
Something new and different! The Friday Five.
When was the last time you...
...sent a handwritten letter? Well, I've been writing to Megan every night for four days, but I haven't sent that yet, because I don't have her address. The last time before that was just as school was winding down, I sent a letter to my friend Ryan Donovan, who lives in New Hampshire. We met during my MSCL days, and I've been sending letters back and forth since before I came to U-High.
...baked something from scratch or made something by hand? I bake from boxes. In fact, I'm going to make some chocolate cupcakes this afternoon.
...camped in a tent? Two summers ago. I remember it because I went manic and wandered away from the beach, and everyone thought I drowned. (If you want, you can read all about that day.) We've talked about camping this summer, but we have a very, very long list of things to do before school starts, so I don't know whether we'll get to that or not.
...volunteered your time to church, school, or community? I filled out the volunteer forms at Planned Parenthood, but I never heard from them.
...helped a stranger? Hmmm... I gave New-Elizabeth Steve's number when she couldn't find her keys...
Oooh, look, I made something new:
Which Sims Edition Are You?
Thursday, June 27, 2002 @ 1:30 PM
Today's Addition: Melba Jean Frink
And while we're on the subject, what kind of cruel person names their child Florian???
Oh! Dan and Steve! Don't forget we have tickets to "What Could Happen on a Porch?" for Friday night. =)
Yum, Snapple. There are very few updates on the blogs I visit, so I thought I would post to try to set a good example.
So... I started writing new quizzes last night, so expect one every couple of days for the rest of the... month. I'm going to have to make them their own section, though, because they're going to make the menu way too long.
Yup, so, I'm at work. Drinking lemonade Snapple. Listening to Launch. Processing surveys. This is my life sans theatre. Website, work, writings, music... Extreme boredom.
Wednesday, June 26, 2002 @ 11:23 PM
Everyone, take note: I finally made a banner for Dan's journal, Spirit Logs. You can find it with the others listed under "Elsewhere" in the left-hand column.
What else is new with me? Well, I'm addicted to Yahoo Launch Cast. And I mean completely. I started playing with it two days ago at work, and I'm totally addicted. I've already reached the level of Enthusiast, and if I keep going at this rate, I'll be a Fanatic in no time. If you want to listen to my station, my username is "illcoveru". If you want to listen to Steve's station (I hope he doesn't mind I'm sharing this), his username is "youmustbemyhero". (Steve, where does that come from, anyway? I've been wondering since it's also your AIM sn...)
Oh, my God. I just found Donna Reed!
Her maiden name was Mankey. She married Mike Reed and had a son named Matthew. She went to ISU (go figure!) and she lives in Champaign.
If you have no idea what I'm talking about, you didn't watch Nick at Nite as a child. And I apologize for your cultural illiteracy. :)
Strange Names Stike Again: Barbara Lee Lunn Stank.
Her husband? Gerald Stank. Their children? Matthew Joseph Stank and Meghan Lee Stank.
Oh, and one more strange name for today: Steven Scott Bjork.
The flickers behind my eyelids wouldn't let me sleep last night. I slept in, woke at 10:26 with David Robinson's voice still in my ears. Then I couldn't find my keys. Will wouldn't let me borrow the car and I couldn't reach my mom. I was about to call my father, when Will said he would drive me to work. Which was incredibly nice of him and totally out of character. =)
That should explain the call to Dan this morning. Sorry about that, Dan.
I feel like a widow, like I am mourning a death. But it's easier this morning than it was last night, and that's something.
Tuesday, June 25, 2002 @ 10:58 AM
I've been at work for almost an hour today and already I'm bored. But here is a list of the things that are good about my job.
- I don't have to prepare food for anyone but myself.
- I don't have to clean.
- I'm not on my feet all day - instead I get to sit in a comfortable chair.
- I only spend about 70% of the time I'm here actually working.
- If I'm late, no one yells at me.
- I set my own hours.
- I get to say funny things like, "Augh! Green screen of death!" and "I'm on X." (Both are jargon used to indicate system malfunctions.)
- I occasionally run across odd names. (Vylette Gaye Flame is still my favorite.)
- I occasionally run across people with cool or strange jobs, including a Broadway Casting Agent, an Actor in Las Vegas, or a "Venetian Blind Technician."
- It's boring, but it could be a lot worse.
So I went to bed about 11:00... but I didn't actually sleep until about 2 a.m.
I set my alarm for 8 a.m. so I could get up and play Sims before work.
Not even Sims could get me out of bed, I slept until 9:40. Then I hauled ass to get to work by 10:00.
Now, here I am, goofing off.
Another session of auditions tonight, 7:00-9:00. I just hope we have a few more people... Maxwell Park if you're interested. =)
Monday, June 24, 2002 @ 11:12 PM
You know what sucks?
Needing only four girls and two guys to audition for one-acts, and only having three girls (one of whom doesn't really want to be cast - yes, I'm talking about Steph) and one guy - admittedly, the three people who want to be cast (myself, Katie Karl, and Seth Gordon) are decent actors. Plus, there's still tomorrow night. I expect a greater number of people tomorrow night...
You know what else sucks?
The Sims: Vacation having major issues.
SimRenata was trying to buy a postcard, but the shopgirl competely ignored her, and for some reason Renata would not give up, so she starved to death while standing there, waiting. Then when Julie tried to buy a new winter outfit, the game crashed.
I'm pretty sure neither of those things is supposed to happen... (garbled profanity.)
I just got word from Mischa that her parents are going to let her direct "Approaching Lavendar." Yay!
So... yeah... don't think anyone's coming to auditions...
Probably because I didn't advertise them very much/barely at all.
I think perhaps that on a subconscious level, I didn't want anyone to come. Deep down, I still feel hurt from "Voice." The best thing to do is probably to take a break from directing, or at least stick to something small. Not a full-length. Not the most complicated show in the history of us.
And the last time I talked to Michelle, she still didn't know whether or not her parents were going to let her. If they don't give her the okay by 5 p.m., I might just direct "Lavendar" myself, at least for on-the-record purposes.
Julie Fisher will be recruiting for "Sure Thing" which is a ten-minute play by David Ives. David Robinson will be looking for a Seth for (cursed) "Texas." And we may or may not be casting "Approaching Lavendar."
Even if no one shows up to audition, there will be fun and games for everyone who's there. I look forward to the failure that awaits me tonight at 5:00, at Maxwell Park.
Thursday, June 20, 2002 @ 10:28 AM
Announcements out of the way first:
Stick & Co. Productions, the compnay that brought you "No Exit," "Sophistry" and most recently "The Author's Voice," is holding open auditions on Monday June 24 from 5-7 pm and Tuesday June 25 from 7-9 pm, at Maxwell Park. The shows will include but are not limited to "Approaching Lavendar" by Julie Beckett Crutcher and "Three Days of Rain" by Richard Greenberg. You are not required to bring anything, and will be asked to do cold readings. Auditions are likely to be followed by a game of Frisbee and some frolicking. Please forward (or copy-paste and send) this message to anyone you think might be interested.
And now I will recount an actual conversation I just had...
"The surveys are here! I'm going to fold them!" "Oooh! Tell me when it's time to stuff!" "I will." (muttered) "No, you won't. You'll keep them all to yourself." -- One of my co-workers and myself.
Today I have to take "my" car and get the oil changed... That makes me feel strange. Kind of like I'm a grown-up or something...
Who wants to see Charlie Brown with me? I wouldn't be going if Michelle weren't in it, but we should... you know, support her and all that. We also need to see "What Could Happen on a Porch?" at Heartland either this weekend or next weekend. Any thoughts? Post or call.
Wednesday, June 19, 2002 @ 10:23 AM
Just another Manic Wednesday...
Yesterday I had a mini-panic attack after Josh convinced me that if I don't want to work in theatre when I grow up, then there's no point in my continuing to run (or "ruin") Stick & Co in his absence. I was dizzy and couldn't breathe, then I sobbed for a while.
Needless to say, no one is visiting his stupid ass in Michigan.
My mom came home after a while, and we went to Steak & Shake and talked for a while, and she basically convinced me that a person is not their job, and they have the Parachute Book for a reason. I still feel nervous but... hey, this is me we're talking about.
I'm back at work, bored and it's only 10:20. I get off at 3:00, then at 4:00 I work for my dad. I'm thinking since I won't be in Michigan maybe I'll have a gathering this weekend? Does that sound good to anyone?
Tuesday, June 18, 2002 @ 1:13 PM
Have I mentioned how much I hate my job?
Because it's a lot.
Latest addition to the Strange Name Hall of Fame: Priscilla Jean Whipp
I kid you not.
I was nearly an hour late to work this morning. Blah. And I'm supposed to be making up the three hours I missed last week. Now I have four hours to make up, and I can't stay late today b/c I'm meeting with Chelle (and hopefully Liz Anhalt) at 3:00 at Bagelmen's for smoothies and discussion. This may mean having to come in early tomorrow and Thursday or working Friday.
I didn't get around to calling Josh after all, Steve came over and we watched The Mothman Prophecies. It was totally decent and very creepy. I reccommend. Then I made him watch The Usual Suspects - because one should know what it means to be Kaiser Sose'd. Nate joined us about halfway through it, but fell asleep on my couch.
Yup, so now is the time to start advertising auditions. They're next week, Monday 5-7 and Tuesday 7-9, Maxwell Park. For more details e-mail or IM me.
Monday, June 17, 2002 @ 11:08 AM
I am planning an uneventful week.
Work. Meetings with directors. Typing and Xeroxing audition sides. (In case you don't know, those are the excerpts from the script that people read at auditions.) Mope. Have a film festival with either Tobey Maguire, Edward Norton or John Cusack. Call Dan often, because he's grounded. Shop. Make phone calls regarding performance spaces for the shows. Maybe drive to Michigan - I'll be calling the Stick tonight to discuss plans.
Sunday, June 16, 2002 @ 12:34 PM
The show is over. It went really well. I broke even, just barely, and everyone who came seemed to love it. Friday was a bigger audience and the cast had more energy and some long transitions, Saturday was a smaller audience with a little less energy, but everything ran smoother. On the whole, it was a very very difficult experience for me.
Mike and Rob changed their minds about directing - apparently it's a lot of work - no kidding? Michelle (along with Sma) is going ahead with "Approaching Lavendar." I've been talking to Liz Anhalt about S&C possibly producing "Fractured Tales," a project she's been working on for some time now. I'm planning meetings on Tuesday night and again on Sunday night, then we're holding auditions on Monday 6/24 and Tuesday 6/25. My current plan is to hold auditions for "Three Days of Rain," but if the actors aren't there, I simply won't do the show. It's first on the chopping block because I want to give Michelle's project a genuine chance. Liz's show, from what I understand, already has a cast.
My plan for this week is to spend some quality time by myself, get things ready for auditions, and perhaps make a journey to Michigan...
I miss Mara...
Thursday, June 13, 2002 @ 9:35 AM
Today's Agenda (Thursday of "Tech Week")
Finish getting ready for work. Go to work, stuff envelopes. Print stickers and magnets in mom's office. Leave work early. Go to outskirts of Bloomington to pick up the lightboard. Go to Avanti's to talk to Michelle Make yet another trip to Wal-Mart. Go home, make phone calls to techies to tell them about schedule changes. Switch cars, take the El Camino to practice. Practice, 4:00, full dress, make-up, props, set, lights, the works. Load the set into the El. Force actors to help. Load the actor's make-up, props, and costumes into their respective cars. Take the El home, and pack it full of stuff. Burn the CD of entrance music and curtain music. Mark the shirts from Sophistry that cast members have prior claim to. Pack remaining boxes by theme (cord, tape & wire, things to sell, signs, etc.) Pack my car full of all the stuff it needs to transport tomorrow. Cover the set with a rain tarp or maneuver the El into el garaje. Call any techies I didn't reach earlier. Pack new video camera (I-love-you-Mom) into it's case, and leave by the front door. Lock the front door. Spend fifteen minutes blogging, checking e-mail, and missing Mara. Sleep.
If you think you can help with any of these things, please let me know. But I'd rather all of you focus on recruiting the audience.
Techies, we need you in the morning instead of in the evening. This is both good and bad news. Expect my phone call later today when some of you will actually be awake.
Wednesday, June 12, 2002 @ 2:31 PM
Latest edition to the Strange Name Hall of Fame: Vylette Gaye Flame
Today I beat everyone else to the radio, and now I have the best computer and I control the music.
Break for *EVIL CACKLING*
Megan's party last night was pretty fun... I'm going to miss her so much!
After talking with Rob at the party, I felt oddly self-righteous. Now, I feel a lot like writing poetry... but work makes that tricky.
Driving home alone I zone Your face is in the windshield You return my trusting stare And I'm content To find my way in the night alone So this is love
SHOW! FRIDAY AND SATURDAY @ 8! PARKSIDE! ...More details in previous eleven posts.
Tuesday, June 11, 2002 @ 12:06 PM
Today, Krystal Wilcox (you may remember her as the girl who dated Josh and Zeke; now she works in my office) encouraged me to take a break from surveys in order to spin around in circles in my chair.
I now desperately want a swivel chair for my room at home.
I'm growing increasingly lazy when it comes to my job... maybe it's the rain?
Don't forget. Show this weekend. Be there. Or else.
Monday, June 10, 2002 @ 12:53 AM
Guess what special gift I have for my wonderful blog-readers?
That's right, more posters you can download!
Here and Here and Here...
And for a limited time, ladies and gentlemen, may I present... (drum roll)... Aaron Reiners as a Deformed Gnome.
Sunday, June 09, 2002 @ 9:59 PM
Will the blatant self-promotion ever cease? The answer is no.
Doesn't this picture make you want to see the show?
FRIDAY JUNE 14 AT 8 P.M.
SATURDAY JUNE 15 AT 8 P.M.
PARKSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
P.S. Photo by Dan Oltman.
Went to Avanti's last night for dinner with Steve b/c Megan was working. She stole food and gave it to us for free. Then Steve and I went publiciti-cizing. Fun stuff. There's still tons more to do, plenty for anyone who wants to help.
Today I have to type for my dad, among other things. He can't type, so he pays me to type stuff for him.
Why does no one update as often as me? The only exception right now is Talia. Keep up the good work, dear.
Don't forget: You're all coming to the show on Friday and Saturday night at 8 p.m. They are less than a week away. Bring your friends and co-workers and neighbors and extended family. Advertise, advertise, advertise. You can download posters here.
Saturday, June 08, 2002 @ 7:24 PM
Carnival last night. Fun except for the complaining by the newcomers and the pseudo-concussion. Probably not a good idea to not eat for 24 hours, then go on carnival rides and get severely banged around, then remarkably dizzy.
Today? Picked up lights from Josh's house. Xeroxed posters illegally. Distributed aforementioned posters around downtown Normal and various other businesses. Purchased specialty papers from Office Depot to make Stick & Co. memorabilia (sp?) that you will all buy or encourage others to buy. (I only need to sell seven of either to break even on the cost of the paper. Breaking even on the cost of Parkside is another story entirely.)
I want to do something tonight, but I have no idea what, other than running around to all local restaurants with posters, thumbtacks, and masking tape.
Oh, and Zielinski? If you're out there, call me, I have a business proposition for you.
Friday, June 07, 2002 @ 9:29 AM
I signed the papers with Parkview today.
$190, and we don't even set foot in our space until 7:00 on Friday night.
The show starts at 8 p.m.
We don't get in on Saturday until 7:30, and we have to be out by 9:30.
I feel oddly as though I've sold myself into slavery...
The Author's Voice A darkly comic one-act by Richard Greenberg
DIRECTOR. Kellie Powell TODD. Rob Carroll GENE. Mike Manjarrez PORTIA. Jessica Rubenacker PRODUCER. Michelle Ball CREW. Megan Hannah, Aaron Reiners, Dan Oltman
Friday June 14 & Saturday June 15, Parkside Elementary School on College Avenue. The performance will begin promptly at 8 pm. There is no charge for admissions, but donations will be accepted.
Please bring your friends and family, and forward this mailing to anyone you think could be interested. The actors have worked very hard and the show is amazing, and we hope to have a real crowd.
VIVA INDIE THEATRE! Kellie Powell Stick & Co. Productions
Thursday, June 06, 2002 @ 7:40 PM
By noon tomorrow, I will have a deal in place with either: Crosswinds Christian Church, or Parkview Elementary School.
Either way, you should all give me any money you can spare, b/c I think either way it's going to set me back some serious cash. CCC doesn't know yet and PES would be over $200.
Yup.
Drag every person you've ever met to the show. Friday 6/14, and Saturday 6/15, 8 pm.
It should be amazing.
That's why I do this, you know.
Quick rant/question:
Why, why, WHY can practically no one properly write the "@" sign?
I still haven't found a space for my show, and I'm worried. And kind of feeling like a failure as a director. My mind is made up, and I'm not going to direct again this summer.
Today was Thursday, and we all know what that means. Envelopes!! There were six of us working today, so they were done in no time, and it was back upstairs to process alumni surveys.
Yesterday I finally got the computer my dad promised me for my graduation present. It's... better than nothing. It doesn't have any USB ports, so I can't plug in my scanner or digital camera unless I find some kind of adapter... I haven't had a chance to try the Internet out on it yet, but it's supposed to be pretty decent. It's only 28 gig hard drive, which is practically nothing to someone like me. But it gives me something worth taking with me when I move into a dorm in the fall. Hopefully a dorm with direct link modems.
Wednesday, June 05, 2002 @ 2:40 PM
An update: Marzieh has just informed me that she likes Enrique Iglesias.
I think it's probably because he enunciates.
- I hate people who fill out their alumni surveys.
- I hate people who get married.
- Even more than people who get married, I hate people who get married and change their names.
- I hate people who change jobs.
- I welcome envelope-stuffing as a refreshing change of pace.
- I absolutely abhor people who move.
Who am I?
I'm a tool of the establishment.
I do data entry.
And I wear a badge.
...Or not...
I called twenty places today and I've sent half a dozen e-mails. I have exactly one lead, and it will cost us more than $200.
I want to kill something. Instead, I have to go to work in twenty minutes.
"I can't do this." "Oh, but you must. It is required." -Kellie and Komatsu
Tuesday, June 04, 2002 @ 1:39 PM
Writing from work again today, since the Internet is still not working at my house, thanks to one gigantic ass, that's right, my brother.
Saw Steve and Mara yesterday! They're back! Mara's leaving very soon for Germany, though... I'm going to miss her *SO* much! I'm going to pack her all kinds of goodies for her trips. Books, CD's, all that jazz and more. =)
I also got to see Josh. He and Dan and Steve and I played Four Square in the street. Hehe. Oh, and never see the movie Come Undone. Damn French...
There's still no space for The Author's Voice, and I feel like a failure... There's no practice until Friday, b/c Mike had his wisdom teeth out and then Jess has U of I preview... Sigh...
And work sucks. Money = root of all evil.
Sunday, June 02, 2002 @ 6:33 AM
So where do I begin? Well, I had to change the dates of The Author's Voice. I feel really bad for Mara b/c she probably will not get to do Mike's gnome make-up as planned, she'll probably have to teach Jessica and/or Michelle to do it instead. It couldn't be helped. We need more than one rehearsal before they'll be ready to perform. On the plus side, finding a space might actually be possible now that the dates have changed.
I miss Mara and Steve insanely much. Dan and I have been hanging out for three days straight, last night we hung at Nick Timme's long past the point where we felt like losers, then rented The Others (amazingly good) and the first season of "Queer as Folk," - also really good.
The earlier part of my day consisted of breakfast (at noon) and a movie (Insomnia - decent) with my father. Then we went monitor-shopping. I'm starting to really look forward to having my own computer (goddamn brother son-of-a-bitch), even though I'm sure the Internet won't work on it, either. Goddamn ISU Help Desk. Goddamn Verizon. Goddamn William. Son of a bitch.
End Ranting. Begin Mellowing Out.
Saturday, June 01, 2002 @ 6:36 PM
TOO MUCH STUFF IS GOING ON!
But at least I'm having a good time. I can't stay, DSL doesn't work and I'm truly paranoid about missing phone calls. May get back on very late tonight, but I doubt it. Want to reach me, call my house or my cell phone.
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