My Trip 2 Unicorn Island And Beyond (02.11.16)

There is nothing worse than turning on the television and listening to people talk about gossip and rumors, and feeling your brain get stupider with each passing minute. Why is conversation so dead on television? Why isn't anyone saying anything or addressing this issue? Where are we going with the future? And HOW are we equipping our next generation for survival? ... More importantly, how do we stop the bullying and depression among the suicidal next generation of history makers?

These are all questions I ask myself EVERYDAY. I actually have more, but these seem the most relevant to our day and age. I mean, trying to figure out the personas and psychology of the next generation is like working yourself through the Triwizard Maze only to be transported into the Wizard's Chess game, jumping from book 5 to book 1! I mean, how is that useful to those who seek to better the lives of the young wizards and witches of our next generation?! Why would we do that to them?!

Fortunately, by the plan of the Master of the grand design of life, my bestie (a.k.a. MoonLiteWolf) told me Tuesday night that she was taking me somewhere on Wednesday, so I said sure. After walking AROUND and THROUGH and UP and DOWN the TCL in Hollywood, I made it in line for the "DeadPool" screening, waited an hour, AND THEN she found me and got me into the right theater! Truly, those who work the exterior of the event are quite incompetent! I was running around, sweating, in a line filled with men, denied access, and then finally allowed in after ignoring the ignorant and confused staff.

Without expectations or what was to come, not being familiar with the reputation and work of IIsuperwomanII, Lilly Singh, when the documentary started, I was hooked upon meeting my fine feathered friend. I found that she was JUST LIKE ME, but willing to be in front of the camera. Her story is inspirational, her team was not film and production savvy, so it seemed, but everything came together and she survived her world tour, and then returned home to continue on with her mission and goal to make others happy. I found her encouraging, a bit daft and gregarious, but also a fun-living kind of crazy.

Afterwards, while eating and talking and walking with Moon, she asked for my honest opinion and, though I had some issues with how this documentary was shot and certain cuts I didn't agree with (cut me some slack! i'm a filmmaker with a different style!), I did admit that she touched on my dream job. Personally, for me, I'm someone who wants to find talent and help them reach that status. I want to find someone to invest my time, efforts, blood-sweat-&tears in so that when they succeed, I can say that they are my success. I don't care about being in front of the camera, but I wanna make original content that stands out and SAYS SOMETHING!!! That ENCOURAGES PEOPLE!!! That gets real stuff out there.

And then... I realized that, well, I already am. I'm just not where she is at because I'm doing everything from behind the camera, from behind the scripts and slates, I'm holding the boom mics and editing. Although I'm not seen, everything that is put out there for RainBridge Studios is me... is something I'm passionate about. And that I just have to keep working at what I'm doing to, hopefully, inspire and change the world. 

And just to share some added excitement, Moon and I saw and met then took a selfie with Lindsey Stirling at the premiere!! And here's our selfie!!

She was very cool and sweet!! Isn't she adorable?!?! I thought so!! So tiny and petite in reality!! 

As usual, comment, suggest, and check in with me for more stuff. I'm excited to announce that Rain Bridge Studios will be coming out with some original content that is SURE to make you love us more! The CoTangent is soon coming up on the 1 year anniversary, so look forward to a little something special for that!! And Umbrella Thoughts will soon tackle the topic of D.A.R.E. and bullying, so lots to prep for and gathering the forces for that! (Hopefully, Superwoman herself can joins us for the conversation...???) I'm prepping for a documentary called "Ironman" and there's another reaction video on the horizon, I believe? So much to do!! So little time to sleep!!

Oh, if you've read this far, great! If not, well... to those of you who did, please advise me on something!! So... I talk to strangers like I talk to friends because I was taught to treat others the way I want to be treated. My buddy, Moon, recently told me how not everyone thinks that way and that it's usually AWKWARD when that happens. I want to know... how many of you can talk to strangers and how many of you think it's weird? You can leave comments here or email me!! I look forward to your answers!!

From the Fat Girl Inside (02.08.16)

This weekend was simply TOO FATTY for me!! Oh my gosh, all those years of dieting and exercising and I find myself staring at a number I thought was long past behind me, in my rearview mirror and out of sight! Holy cow, I had the weekend of all weekends!!

This Saturday was my niece’s first birthday, so, of course, she got the celebration no one in my family had gotten for at least two decades already! My family decked out the house, there was candy and cakes everywhere, lemonade and sprite as beverages. As for the cakes, MAN!!, my young sister’s maid of honor studied pastry making in Paris, where she met her baker husband. He, now, makes cakes professionally and she raises their baby and bakes cakes. She baked 5 layered cake for the adults of the party and then an organic carrot cake that the kids could eat! This thing was B-E-A-U-tiful and bountiful!! After that, came another birthday ice-cream cake for another member of the family, just after beef noodle stew at Bull Demon King in Diamond Bar. I’m telling you, feast of feasts!!

Sunday found us at two very heavy eating and emotional events! I had lunch at Hot Spot for our special little family gathering for the Lunar New Year! We had soup, meat, vegetables, and more! It was wonderful, hot, and soothing for our soul. There were red envelopes, red meat, and happy red cheeks of full stomachs! And then, it was SUPER BOWL SUNDAY time!! As I rooted for my Panthers and witnessed fumbles and brilliant high-jumping plays, it was only natural to snack all the while, right? Oh my gosh, the first party I went to had meatballs, meat, guac and chips, salsa, other dips, other foods, burgers and hot dogs, and beverages galore!! The second had less, but we got there late, so most of it was already eaten, thankfully! I had a Coke Zero and went home for hot tea to cleanse my system! As for what I thought about the halftime show… Well, Coldplay was okay, Bruno Mars should have performed something newer, and Beyonce was, as usual, the Queen, despite her slight misbalance that she recovered beautifully from. No one does it like her. No one.

And in two days, I woke up this morning 5 lbs heavier than usual. That’s BAD!! Luckily, I think today I’ll be able to detox and fast enough to get my weight back down. Well, that’s what I thought, until the Girl Scout Cookies I’d ordered last week came in today! They sit on my desk, two boxes of samoas and 2 boxes of thin mints! MY GOODNESS, my sugar levels must be soaring as of now!! I just need to stop eating them, close the boxes, put them out of sight, and I’ll be fine. … Right?

For the rest of today, it’s all about tea and water for me. Nothing but light foods that are high in fiber and low in carbs. Yes, that’s what I’m up to. How was your weekend and did your team win?

*Note to Panthers and Broncos out there:  I don’t do sports anymore. I can and I understand the game, the problem is that I get aggressive and emotional when I watch the game. I tend to lash out, shout things, or feel some sort of unhealthy attachment that can get me in trouble during the game, which is why I don’t follow it anymore. But on big game days, like the Super Bowl, as long as it’s once a year, I will watch it and be a part of this American cultural event!

Now, ahead comes the Single Awareness Day… yup… Valentine’s Day (Check out EventBrite’s listings!!). I think I’ll grab a single friend and head to the Aquarium of the Pacific… or maybe somewhere else to have dinner. Who knows? I just know I don’t want to feel it. *Sigh… Chris Pine, come and find me!! Save me from this lonely day!!

NEW PODCAST COMING SOON!! LOOK FORWARD TO ME TALKING SPORTS WITH ED ON COTANGENT!!!