Well, as we head closer to September I figured I'd begin updating my lowly blog once again. It's been a hell of a long time since I put anything substantial here. I'd say the last major addition was May 28th's double-whammy of ranting and raving. That's about 3 months ago. Which means I didn't really update my blog at all this summer. Woopsies. I suppose I should summarize what's been going down for the last 12 weeks...

I've been putting a lot of work into a screenplay lately that Pat and I intend to produce into a feature-length film this fall. It will be shot on digital 8 video. We're going to try to put it on a DVD packed with extras (and if you got the OnR CD - you know I like to pack on the bonus material :P) and make a real, pseudo-Hollywood indie piece. Frankly, I'm really excited about this because most directors look back on there first independant film with shame and think of it as a failure. I desperately want to ensure that that's the case for my career. I want to be able to look at my first film with pride and say, "Yep - we made this kick ass movie with no money and no experience." Pat's very excited about how the script's coming together and I'll hopefully have it complete by the end of the month so we can begin pre-production and beging shooting in October. I'll start a website for it at that time and begin cutting a teaser as the footage comes together. Unlike when Alex and I were working together, Pat and I are *really* going to do this.

Sarah and I are still dating and things continue to be very good. I'm very lucky. We celebrated our 3 month anniversary on Wednesday. Our first anniversary was a big event - suits and dresses, flowers, an evening walk next to the river with candles and dinner at a very nice, romantic, restaurant. Second anniversary was a bit toned down. Still dressed up (simply because we love getting all pretty and wearing nice clothes out), but a more casual restaurant followed by ice cream and our now traditional walk by the river. This anniversary was the most casual as things continue to get more.. 'comfortable' (oh no! Is the magic already gone?! *sinister music* j/k). But in the end, it was still a beautiful night with a beautiful girl with, of course, a walk by the river.

Speaking of Sarah - last night we got into a little argument over salad dressing. I know, it sounds stupid - and it was- but dammit, she ate my salad dressing! I got the southwest ceasar salad and she got the BLT salad from Wendy's. We were eating in my car at 11:30pm or so in the parking lot of a grocery store (why we were there is another story). I ran into the store to get some drinks for us and when I got back I found that she'd already ate her salad with *my* southwest ceasar dressing, leaving only the honey mustard dressing for me. I was sooo looking forward to my salad. I love the salad and I love it because of the dressing. There's no reason to get the Southwest Ceasar salad if you don't use the southwest ceasar dressing. So anyway, we got into a fight over eating my dressing. But then we made up and played XBox. Good times. I love stupid fights.

What else? Well, I now officially have a place to live for school. It's on Michigan Ave. and it's fucking amazing. Origially I was going to have a roommate, Stefin - Sarah's best friend, but that fell through. Instead of sharing a 1 bedroom apartment in the same building with him, I now have my own studio apartment and I'm incredibly excited about it. It's right in the middle of the area with the school buildings (the college I'm going to do is a little crazy an only out of state students can live in their dorm --- which is cool with me, cuz now I have my own apartment. Bam!) and cooler than that, it's also right on S. Michigan Ave. outside the loop. It's got an awesome view and awesome location. Moreover, I'll also have a DSL connection there (finally!)... in fact, I am considering on reviving my webcam that I used to have when I move in there. Hmm.. maybe I'll make Digital iris a.. "special"... website and chage $25 a month. What do you think? ;)

THe only draw back to this place is that I can't move in till November 1st. Which is in itself a double-edged sword. It's bad in that, well, I have to commute to Chicago for 2 months. It's good in that I have more time to work and save some cash before the season ends, I get to spend a little more time at home with my family, and finally it's good because I get to spend some more time living close to Sarah. I must admit that the prospect of only seeing eachother once or twice a month for a while has been very scary for me, but especially for her. It's hearbreaking to see her worry so much about it. But I think she's resigned herself to the situation and has accpected it. She recently got a promotion which means more time devoted to her job, with me slightly out fo the picture she can focus on that. Which will be a good thing. Besides, it's not like I'm 4 hours away. Try only 45 minutes.

Okay, I think I'm done now. I still want to post some pics from the Gay Pride Parade I went to with Sarah and our friends, but my scanner's screwed up so I don't know when I'll be able to do that. But hey - Digital Iris is back.
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