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| 1.31.2006 |
| New Looks All Around |
"I want to learn the ways of the force and become a Jedi like my father."—Luke Skywalker
That qoute will make more since toward the end of the blog.
Since I redid my blog layout, I figured I might as well revamp the kids' site too.
Xander, being the sci-fi lover he is, has a site that's very sci-fi. The theme is one of a surveilance camera that gives you direct access into his world.
Haven, well she's our little angel. And her site is very girly and cute...just like her. It's also strong willed...like her.
We've been going through a redesign phase at work as well. I'd add some pictures if I can ever remember to take my camera to work. They've taken what used to be the church fellowship hall (a really big open space) and build offices, extended the studio/soundstage and moved all of our tv production down there. It's alot of expansion. I always go to bed saying 'don't forget the camera.' Then I wake up, get ready, get the kids ready...(that's a lot right there) and forget camera. But I do have 1 good picture to share. It's a proud moment in a Jedi's life when he see's his children take steps toward the Jedi way. The other night we were on the couch and it was Haven's bedtime. Jenn & I were trying to convice her that she needed to go to bed. Well, I was getting tired of the debate so I decided to just use the Jedi mind trick on her. *waving hand* 'You want to go to bed." Haven looked at me, I thought it had worked then she waved her hand at me "I don't want to go to bed." WOW! My child has performed her FIRST Jedi mind trick. After a quick teaching session to hone her skills, she went to her mother (I didn't tell her that mom's were immune)..*waves hand* "You will give me candy." "No." says mom. It was great. Haven is on the way to being a great Jedi, although I think she's leaning toward the dark side.
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| 1.29.2006 |
| A working weekend? |
"Don't center on your anxieties, Obi-wan. Keep your concentration here and now, where it belongs."—Qui-Gon Jinn
Qui-Gon could not be more correct if he wanted to. Problem is...letting go of that anxiety isn't easy. Especially if it is taking place in the here and now. So how do you work that one out Qui-Gon...how?
I've had a whirlwind of a weekend. Lots of things going on. I had planned on working on this project that continues to loom over my head like a probe-droid. Always looking at me, following me where ever I go. I'd love to take a lightsaber or a blaster at this point, that's how uncivilized I've become, and put it out of my misery but the wife won't allow those weapons in the house. One drawback to being a married Jedi. (and NO! The mind trick won't work on wives. They're completely immune to it. SITHSPAWN!)
Anyway, I didn't get any work done on it. It really wasn't anyones fault really. Just the way it works sometimes. But, that still doesn't stop me from becoming agitated an unruley. There's just not enough hours in the day sometimes. Even with all the best intentions I still manage to shortchange something or someone. I'd love to get to Kamino and get them to make some clones of me, but I think they're done with that.
This morning I was able to just relax. I had surrendered to the fact that I wasn't going to get anywhere project wise so I decided to just take a second and find my balance again. Focus. I felt much better after that. Jenn was helpfull. Just letting me be, she knew I needed my solitude so she allowed me to just....be. It was nice and very refreshing.
I'm recharged and ready to face another crazy week...and at the moment I'm not thinking of anything but the Here & Now.
Just being. We'll see how long that last. |
| posted by G. @ 2:57 PM |
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| 1.28.2006 |
| Yavin IV REDESIGNED |
I got tired of the old layout. What do you think of the new one?
I haven't made my mind up yet. It may change several times in the next few days so just be patient with me. |
| posted by G. @ 12:33 AM |
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| 1.26.2006 |
| Live Well |
ok, well. My last post was kinda skattered. It was late. I was tired. There you go.
Well, I was thinking about how tired I was (emotionally & physically) and remebered something I read in the latest issue of Relevant Magazine.
I know it seems like everytime I post I'm talking about Relevant. Hey, when they stop writting good articles, I'll stop talking about them. So you may as well get used to it, because it's not likely to happen.
Anyway, this article is written by Kyle Lake. Kyle was the pastor at University Baptist Church in Waco, Texas. He had arthured 2 books; Understanding God's Will & [re]Understanding Prayer. He was a husband and father of 3. His ministry was having a huge impact. Why am I saying all this? Well, he died at the early age of 33. Which is why what he wrote is sooo profound and prophetic.
If your feeling like the life has been sucked away from you at times...(been there)...remember these words.
EXCERPTED FROM KYLE LAKE'S FINAL SERMON
OCT. 30, 2005
At the end of Garden State, Andrew Largeman has undergone a transformation. For the first time in his life, he's realized a sense of homesickness that he's felt for so many years-that he's been running from. He's prevented himself from feeling, but what Sam does is that she gives him permission to be himself. To experience the here and now in a relationship of honesty and vunerability. In grieving the death of his mom. In the comfort, warmth and messiness of friendship.
And here I think God is saying to each of us, "Abandon your plans of escape. And be where you are. Plant gardens and live and live well." I don't know what your planting gardens may look like, but let me end there by trying to provide a glimpse into what that may be like:
Live. And live well.
BREATHE. Breath in and breath deeply. Be PRESENT. Do not be past. Do not be future. Be now.
On a crystal-clear, breezy, 70-degree day, roll down the windows and FEEL the wind against your skin. Feel the warmth of the sun.
If you run, then allow those first few breaths on a cool autumn day to freeze your lungs and do not just be alarmed, be ALIVE.
Get knee-deep in a novel and lose track of time.
If you bike, pedal HARD...and if you crash, then crash well.
Feel the satisfaction of a job well done-a paper well written, a project thoroughly completed, a play well performed.
If you must wipe the snot from your 3-years old's nose, don't be disgusted if the kleenex didn't catch it all...because soon he'll be wiping his own.
If you've recently experienced loss, then GRIEVE. And grieve well.
At the table with friends and family, LAUGH. If you're eating and laughing at the same time, then might as well laugh until you puke. And if you eat, then SMELL. The aromas are not impediments to your day. Steak on the grill, coffee beans freshly ground, cookies in the oven. And TASTE. Taste every ounce of flavor. Taste every ounce of friendship. Taste every ounce of life. Because it is most definately a gift. |
| posted by G. @ 6:53 PM |
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| 1.25.2006 |
| I'm still here |
No,
I have not gotten sucked into a black hole or been caught by the trackter-beam of the imperial death star and currently undergoing mind probes and dunked into the garbage shoot to play marco polo with the trashworm that smells like a wookies armpit. Although at present it does sound relaxing.
Life on Yavin IV has been a little interesting lately. As my pal Han would say..."Livin' on Yavin IV ain't like dust'n crops boy. One wrong move or miscalculation and you could fly right into a supernova or end up in an asteriod field. That would end your party real quick now, wouldn't it." (ok so that's not an exact quote, but you get the point)
Between things at my work, Jenn's work, my side projects, my kids, primetime, laundry, trash...heating bill (whew) and everything else under the sun; I've been a bit occupied. Currently I'm sitting in bed waiting on Xander to wake up again so I can go back for the umpteenth time and put him back into bed. That kid has got a serious temper and an even stronger will.
He got a toddler bed this weekend. Uses the same matt from his crip, but the boy won't stay asleep. Keeps going to the door (thank you for the doggie gate) and screaming his head off. Sleep...must sleep. Anyway, I'm much to tired to give a play by play. I'll just ramble incoherently while you read.
I need to be getting some rest. You know so I can stay focused and maintain my skills. What skills?
You know...my numb-chuck skills, my skate board skills, pac-man skills, baseball skills...my skills...gawh!
What else would I be doing...watching Napoline Dynomite. Jeez.
Uh oh...Here comes a movie quote blitz....
Mr. Anderson.
My name is (antiongjhgo blah something). You killed my father. Prepare to die.
Let's not arhgue about ew killed ew.
You talking to me...are you talk'n to me?
What's the matter colonel sanders?.....chicken.
I want to learn the ways of the force and become a jedi like my father.
All jedi had was a bunch of muppets.
Your father was a hamster an your mother smells of alderberry.
Ain't no need in name calling.
Who you gonn call?
Go ahead. Call the Po Po!
ANSWERS:
The Matrix
The Princess Bride
Monte Python's "Holy Grail"
Taxi Driver
Space Balls
Star Wars
Clerks
Monte Python's "Holy Grail"
Major Payne
GhostBusters
Diary of a Mad Black Woman
Yeah...ok, I feel better now. I hope you enjoyed my mindless typing. I feel much better now. And you know what?
Xander hasn't woken up yet...whoppie! I may actually get to have some sleep. Well tomorrow is a whole new day here on Yavin IV. So goodnight john boy....goodnight grandpaw...goodnight....ahhh you know. |
| posted by G. @ 7:41 PM |
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| 1.09.2006 |
| 100 thing about G |
My cousin Cara recently posted 100 things about herself on her blog. I found out alot of things that I never knew about her. Actually, through blogging I'm able to learn more and stay in touch better with my family & friends (at least the one's that blog). So I thought I'd shed some light on the mystery that is G.
1. I was born in small town, Dermott on 8/13/72. And grew up in the small town of Hamurg.
2. Not much of a small town person, however. I prefer to live in the city.
3. I've lived in Little Rock, Orlando, Nashville and Little Rock again. Orlando was my favorite.
4. I was a first born....booya!
5. I have a younger sister by 3years.
6. I have really thick dark brown hair.
7. I let it grow long once in college and a barber went through 3 clippers cutting it. THICK!
8. I have a twin brother who's 2 months and 2 days apart with red hair. Impossible you say....Ask anybody that knows me.
9. His name is Tom (that means Twin) so there! Duh!
10. I was electrocuted by grabbing an electric fence at my house when I was young.
11. My mom was electrocuted by grabbing me.
12. I never really got into the outdoor thing. Hunting, Fishing...etc. I prefered T.V. and my over active imagination.
13. I can't count how many times I've wrecked a 3 or 4 wheeler.
14. My mom REFUSED to get me a 2 wheeler (motorbike)
15. I can't stand driving stick.
16. I once held a paper bulls-eye target "in my hand" so my cousin could shoot it with my new B-B Gun.
17. I once got shot in the leg with a B-B Gun. Good aim Amie!
18. I nearly broke the door down to my sister's room because I thought my cousin was beating her up.
19. My mom, sister and cousin played a prank on me once by pretending to beat up my sister. They never did that again.
20. I had several Alyssa Milano poster on my bedroom ceiling when I was a kid.
21. I have more cousins than I can count. So don't ask me to.
22. When I turned sixteen my dad handcuffed me around a tree in our backyard so my cousins could take turns whipping me.
23. I got a black Monte Carlo when I turned 16, but I couldn't drive it because my butt hurt. (see above)
24. I once raced a 3/4 ton chevy down cherrie street.
25. My Monte Carlo went airborne on cherrie Street. Tom was with me. (see #27 )
26. One time in High School. They called my bro. Tom to the principle's office,over the PA system, so I got up too. The teacher said where are you going? "To the office." I said. "They didn't call your..." (over the PA system) "Paul Gulledge please report to the Principles office." The teacher just shook her head.
27. Tom and I never got into trouble. Unless we were together.
28. Once in Jr. High Tom & I lined up all the chairs in Aunt LuLu's class (she's not our aunt but that's what everyone called her) in two long rows and raced across the tops of them. They were the newer ones that had the legs off the front so they wouldn't tip over. (news flash: They Tip!)
29. Tom and I grabbed the side of a moving train (and not the slow one either) to show off in front of some girls.
30. Tom and I climbed Mt. Pinnacle, without any gear (or experience for that matter) because we dared each other and got stuck on the side of the mountain very high up.
31. "He dared me" will be on our tombstone.
32. Tom and I stole the 'yard of the month' sign from the famous "Osbourne's" house...not ozzie...the one with all the lights in Little Rock.
33. Most of my really good stories start with Tom and I.
34. I have 3 friends that are closer than a bother. Tom, Brandon and Rocky.
35. We've been buds for a long time. Tom (25yrs) - Rocky (27yrs) - Brandon (22yrs)
36. The first time I met brandon. I took all his marbles.
37. We spent alot of our time at Brandon's house making crazy movies.
Zoro, Zoro II: Blood and Dissolation, Weather Busters, Cheers, Dr. Who and the Direlects (did I spell that right B?)
and countless SNL type spoofs and skits.
38. I listen to real music CLASSIC ROCK!
39. Manufactured Pop isn't real music (ok so that's not a fact about me, but it is a fact) aka Britney,Boy Bands...etc.
40. Country music is banned from my house...as well as 'Barney' that purple dino.
41. Veggie Tales Rules!
42. I joined the National Guard to pay for college. I was a field medic. Tom Joined too.
43. They paired us up and gave us our own Hummer. It had 4 racks in the back for patients.
44. The military isn't known for their great decision making...see #27.
45. Tom and I would switch our jackets at drill and sign documents for each other. They constantly got us confused.
Once we were working on the Hummer and someone said "Chenowith (Tom), you're need in the office." Tom's much better
at vehicle maintenance than I am. So I took his jacket (which has Chenowith on the pocket) that's the only way the knew who was who. I went in, the Sargent looked at my name tag and said "Chenowith, you need to sign these." So I signed them and then told Tom what I (he) signed.
46. During our 2 week summer drill at Ft. Hood Texas I took out a whole enemy squad during a war game simulation. We had that cool hi-tech gadgets that beeped when you were shoot. It was very cool, but I'm still not an outdoors person.
47. "G" was started in college by David Atwell (actually they called me 'G-Money' but I just go by "G" now)
48. People couldn't pronounce Gulledge so I always wrote "Paul G" on my ID cards or stickers.
49. "G" quickly became my ultra cool alter ego.
50. I met my wife, Jennifer at the B.S.U. at U.A.M.
51. Jenn liked me, but hated G/Money. So did her friends.
52. Once after playing an intramural flag-football game (we won by the way) I was sitting with my boys recapping our victory and I asked Jenn to get me some water. She said "OK, as long as you don't make some smart comment when I'm gone." And I gave her that "Who Me?" innocent look. Well I didn't say anything....but G/Money couldn't help himself. "See that fella's. That's how you handle a woman. She's getting my drink ain't she." (I didn't know that Jenn had stopped around the corner to listen to me) She came back in. "Here's your drink baby." (quick glance to my boys...Yeah, that's right...who's the man) I took a big gulp...then spit it all over the floor. She must have put a pound of salt in my glass. I never did that again.
53. I went to see Jenn in Little Rock during her summer tour with the Share team. We hung out ouside and talked under the stars and then I saw headlights and realized it was the mail man. I was wayyyyyyy past curfew. I got home about 7am. I called my dad and he said mom hadn't gotten up yet so just go to bed and she'd never know. He was sooooo cool.
54. My mom woke me up at 8am for church. Dad didn't say nothing. He was sooooo mean.
55. I went to film school at Full Sail in Orlando Florida.
56. I graduated the Film & Video program with a 4.0gpa & a perfect attendace and the Digital Media program with a 3.8gpa.
57. I have a daughter, Haven Dawn and a son, Xander Thomas.
58. Xander is named after a character on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and my best bud Tom.
59. My favorite TV show was Buffy the Vampire slayer. Hot blonde chick in tight clothes beating up evil monsters. That's quality entertainment.
60. I'm a major STAR WARS fan. See previous post of Star Wars Nursery Rhymes.
61. I wanted to name my daughter Sky and my son Walker. But my wife figured out what I was doing and said "No."
63. I like anything Sci-Fi.
64. I can do 3 dances. The carlton dance, the snoopy dance and the peepee dance.
65. I think Bruce Lee is still the best martial artist there is. WoooAhh!
66. I enjoy graphic design, video editing and anything that requires creativity.
67. I have conversations with my self when I'm hooking gear up. Like my entertianment center, a computer...etc.
68. I drive my wife crazy when I hook stuff up.
69. I currently work as a Promo Producer and Editor for a christian television station.
70. Their dress code requires slacks and dress shoes.
71. I hate dressing up. see above.
72. I wear my white cotton ankle socks with my dress shoes. Sticking it the man...yeah!
73. I also don't wear the types of shirts you're supposed to wear with slacks...Double stick...Booya!
74. My wardrobe consist mostly of colorful graphic tees.
75. I want to be buried in t-shirt and shorts. Preferably a Star Wars Tshirt.
76. I told Jenn she could cremate me to save money and spread my ashes over Skywalker ranch in California. Become one with the force. See #60.
77. I'm a Dallas Cowboys fan.
78. Tom and I once pretended to know sign language to impress a couple of girls we were going out with. We made up hand gestures for a song and did it for them. I know it's wrong, but it was funny.
79. I proposed to my wife after watching the movie "Free Willy".
(don't blame me...I wanted to go for a ride and she insisted on watching the movie)
80. I ran 2miles during a military P.T. test in 11min.
81. I ran most of the last half-mile (another time) backwards while trash talking Tom so he would pass. He wasn't much of a runner.
82. I collect action figures...not dolls.
83. If I could be any super hero, I'd be Wolverine. That dude is awesome.
84. I watch Fox News and listen to talk radio. Jenn says I'm getting old.
85. I voted for GEORGE W. BUSH. TWICE!
86. I'd do it again too.
87. I'm an ENFP according to the Meyers-Briggs personality test.
88. I found out I had diabetes when I was in film school. I take two shoots a day.
89. I think it's Hot when my wife gets mad.
90. I stay in trouble a lot. See Above. (it drives her crazy)
91. I worked for a company calle InfoSource in Orlando Florida. We made tutorial CDs. My boss was Joe Lilavois.
92. I photoshopped pictures of my boss' head on various male models and wall-papered his office with them.
93. My boss once came to work in his pajamas and a robe. (It was a cool place)
94. My boss and I played lots of practicle jokes on each other. See #92.
95. He's still the best manager I've worked with.
96. I don't have a very good sense of direction.
97. I think Kevin Max is a great musician. See previous post on Kevin Max.
98. I have to sleep on the side of the bed that's closest to the door. I also have to face the door.
99. I hope to start my own production company one day. PG Productions.
100. I have to be in the movie theatre 30min before show time and sit 3/4 of the way up and in the center. That's were the sound board sits when the mix the soundtrack for the film so it's the sweet spot. |
| posted by G. @ 10:45 AM |
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Name: G.
Home: Arkansas, United States
About Me: I have a beautiful wife, Jennifer, who has blessed me with two children. Haven Dawn & Xander Thomas. I'm a Producer/Editor for UAMS (Univ. of Arkansas for Medical Sciences). Go Cowboys!
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