2009 < 2010
2009
1) DRINKING BUDDY OF THE YEAR
WINNER: Mickey, with the handle of vodka we inevitably took shots from at his place
RUNNER-UP: Kevin Paul Smith, for always bringing along Oreos!
2) LIFETIME SERVICE AWARD (longest friend)
WINNER: Kit, my friend for 26 years
RUNNER-UP: Melissa: (12 years of mac n cheese, cookie dough, and Pride and Prejudice), Mickey and Brandt
3) NEWCOMER AWARD (newest friend)
WINNER: Heather and Kevin and Corina and Dana! Welcome to my life.
RUNNER-UP: Jon Paul, Jenelle, Felipe, Linda, Nick (our friendships will probably last longer than the restaurant we met at), and the entire cast of Manson the Musical
3) HIGH POINT OF THE YEAR
WINNER: Getting signed with my manager, getting cast in Manson and The Caffeine Addict, and playing in the snow with Carina, Matt and Condola!
RUNNER-UP: Driving from NY to Memphis, and driving with Braa from Seattle to Virginia. Now that I'm in the city, any time when I'm behind the wheel of a car is pretty special
4) LOW POINT OF THE YEAR
WINNER: Dropping out of Naked Holidays due to running out of money, on my birthday...great timing. Fortunately my low point of the year was followed by birthday shots!
RUNNER-UP: The dating of any boys except Austin. (Thanks, Austin!)
5) BEST HOLIDAY
I might have to say Yellowstone, although Pickwick and the Beale St. Music fest would have to tie for second
6) YOUR SONG FOR 2009
I'll Believe in Anything - Wolf Parade
(Although Hallelujah/The One I Love is pretty awesome)
6b) BANDS YOU DISCOVERED IN 2009
River City Tanlines, Jump Back Jake, Street Sweeper Social Club, Howie Day, Spoon, Guster, and more
7) YOUR MOVIE FOR 2009
UP, Notes on a Scandal (which I finally got around to watching), Star Trek!, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (only because it was the best-made [read: least disappointing] movie of the series so far).
7b) MOST DISAPPOINTING MOVIE FOR 2009
THE WATCHMEN. It sucked so hard it made me like the graphic novel that much more.
8) TV SHOW OF THE YEAR
House
9) WHO DID YOU SPEND VALENTINES WITH?
Uh...
9) BEST RELATIONSHIP
NYC, although I'm rekindling the fires for LA and Memphis
10) WHAT WERE YOU FOR HALLOWEEN?
Ecoterrorist
11) RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
Toss-up between Greenpoint Cafe (best blueberry pancakes) and Scottadito in Park Slope (best Italian). Spice and Big Daddy's are always awesome too
12) BOOK OF THE YEAR
WINNER: A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius
RUNNER-UP: Snow
13) BEST DECISION MADE THIS YEAR
To keep at it, to play my geetar
14) WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR NEXT YEAR?
Landing many paying acting gigs in NY (same as last year)
15) MOST STUPID IDEA WHEN DRUNK
WINNER: Taking the subway
RUNNER-UP: Asking questions
17) MOST LOYAL FRIEND
Mickey, in spite of everything
18) BIGGEST CHANGE OF THE YEAR
Being unlawfully fired from Rock of Ages, and in the end choosing to not sue my boss. Thanks, Mickey...I think.
19) BIGGEST DOUCHEBAG AWARD
Tom! You skimmed off my tips then you fired me! You suck.
20) NEW YEARS RESOLUTION
Same as last year: "Freedom from the small and binding circles of habitual existence"
2010
21) Major lifestyle changes?
Using free time for learning and self-advancement
22) Will you be looking for a new job?
Since that sound is Cantina crashing and burning, probably.
23) Will you be looking for a new relationship?
"New York's keeping me satisfied right now.
I'm not saying size is important...but it's pretty big."
24) New house?
I'll only move when I'm ready to get a cat. But that might happen this year! Whee!
25) What will you do differently in 10?
Learn more about the bizness. As much as I don't care what casting directors cast what shows...I should.
26) What will you make sure doesn't happen in 10 that happened in 09?
"Discontentment without action"
27) Major thing on your calendar?
New headshots, returning to LA in February for Frogtown and auditions, and returning to Memphis in April for my grandfather's 100th birthday!
28) What can't you wait for?
Performing on the Manhattan Repertory Theater stage in February. I auditioned for a show there last year, and thought, "This is a damn good stage. I want to be on it sometime." And now I am. =)
29) Any trips planned?
"Definitely heading out of the country - Europe or Hong Kong" Ooh, maybe this year!
30) Wedding plans?
Tif's getting married! So are Dana and Nick!
31) Do you plan on having a child?
See 24
32) What would you like to see happen differently?
Last year I spent my spare change on going home a lot; this year, it'll be spent on classes and workshops.
Oh, and editing more of my writing! And playing more of my music!
33) What about yourself will you be changing?
My immediate reaction to things, from angst to a good-natured "well...let's try again"
34) Will you better your relationship with your family?
Sure!
35) Will you do charity work?
"This year, I am my own charity"
36) Do you expect 10 to be a good year for you?
I do. I spent 09 learning the basics and setting myself up for something good.
37) How much did you change from this time last year till now?
I'm finding my optimism again
38) What are your New Years Eve plans?
Working till 2 AM ;)
39) Will you have someone to kiss at midnight?
The line cook?
40) One wish for 10?
"Ascension"
1) DRINKING BUDDY OF THE YEAR
WINNER: Mickey, with the handle of vodka we inevitably took shots from at his place
RUNNER-UP: Kevin Paul Smith, for always bringing along Oreos!
2) LIFETIME SERVICE AWARD (longest friend)
WINNER: Kit, my friend for 26 years
RUNNER-UP: Melissa: (12 years of mac n cheese, cookie dough, and Pride and Prejudice), Mickey and Brandt
3) NEWCOMER AWARD (newest friend)
WINNER: Heather and Kevin and Corina and Dana! Welcome to my life.
RUNNER-UP: Jon Paul, Jenelle, Felipe, Linda, Nick (our friendships will probably last longer than the restaurant we met at), and the entire cast of Manson the Musical
3) HIGH POINT OF THE YEAR
WINNER: Getting signed with my manager, getting cast in Manson and The Caffeine Addict, and playing in the snow with Carina, Matt and Condola!
RUNNER-UP: Driving from NY to Memphis, and driving with Braa from Seattle to Virginia. Now that I'm in the city, any time when I'm behind the wheel of a car is pretty special
4) LOW POINT OF THE YEAR
WINNER: Dropping out of Naked Holidays due to running out of money, on my birthday...great timing. Fortunately my low point of the year was followed by birthday shots!
RUNNER-UP: The dating of any boys except Austin. (Thanks, Austin!)
5) BEST HOLIDAY
I might have to say Yellowstone, although Pickwick and the Beale St. Music fest would have to tie for second
6) YOUR SONG FOR 2009
I'll Believe in Anything - Wolf Parade
(Although Hallelujah/The One I Love is pretty awesome)
6b) BANDS YOU DISCOVERED IN 2009
River City Tanlines, Jump Back Jake, Street Sweeper Social Club, Howie Day, Spoon, Guster, and more
7) YOUR MOVIE FOR 2009
UP, Notes on a Scandal (which I finally got around to watching), Star Trek!, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (only because it was the best-made [read: least disappointing] movie of the series so far).
7b) MOST DISAPPOINTING MOVIE FOR 2009
THE WATCHMEN. It sucked so hard it made me like the graphic novel that much more.
8) TV SHOW OF THE YEAR
House
9) WHO DID YOU SPEND VALENTINES WITH?
Uh...
9) BEST RELATIONSHIP
NYC, although I'm rekindling the fires for LA and Memphis
10) WHAT WERE YOU FOR HALLOWEEN?
Ecoterrorist
11) RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
Toss-up between Greenpoint Cafe (best blueberry pancakes) and Scottadito in Park Slope (best Italian). Spice and Big Daddy's are always awesome too
12) BOOK OF THE YEAR
WINNER: A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius
RUNNER-UP: Snow
13) BEST DECISION MADE THIS YEAR
To keep at it, to play my geetar
14) WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR NEXT YEAR?
Landing many paying acting gigs in NY (same as last year)
15) MOST STUPID IDEA WHEN DRUNK
WINNER: Taking the subway
RUNNER-UP: Asking questions
17) MOST LOYAL FRIEND
Mickey, in spite of everything
18) BIGGEST CHANGE OF THE YEAR
Being unlawfully fired from Rock of Ages, and in the end choosing to not sue my boss. Thanks, Mickey...I think.
19) BIGGEST DOUCHEBAG AWARD
Tom! You skimmed off my tips then you fired me! You suck.
20) NEW YEARS RESOLUTION
Same as last year: "Freedom from the small and binding circles of habitual existence"
2010
21) Major lifestyle changes?
Using free time for learning and self-advancement
22) Will you be looking for a new job?
Since that sound is Cantina crashing and burning, probably.
23) Will you be looking for a new relationship?
"New York's keeping me satisfied right now.
I'm not saying size is important...but it's pretty big."
24) New house?
I'll only move when I'm ready to get a cat. But that might happen this year! Whee!
25) What will you do differently in 10?
Learn more about the bizness. As much as I don't care what casting directors cast what shows...I should.
26) What will you make sure doesn't happen in 10 that happened in 09?
"Discontentment without action"
27) Major thing on your calendar?
New headshots, returning to LA in February for Frogtown and auditions, and returning to Memphis in April for my grandfather's 100th birthday!
28) What can't you wait for?
Performing on the Manhattan Repertory Theater stage in February. I auditioned for a show there last year, and thought, "This is a damn good stage. I want to be on it sometime." And now I am. =)
29) Any trips planned?
"Definitely heading out of the country - Europe or Hong Kong" Ooh, maybe this year!
30) Wedding plans?
Tif's getting married! So are Dana and Nick!
31) Do you plan on having a child?
See 24
32) What would you like to see happen differently?
Last year I spent my spare change on going home a lot; this year, it'll be spent on classes and workshops.
Oh, and editing more of my writing! And playing more of my music!
33) What about yourself will you be changing?
My immediate reaction to things, from angst to a good-natured "well...let's try again"
34) Will you better your relationship with your family?
Sure!
35) Will you do charity work?
"This year, I am my own charity"
36) Do you expect 10 to be a good year for you?
I do. I spent 09 learning the basics and setting myself up for something good.
37) How much did you change from this time last year till now?
I'm finding my optimism again
38) What are your New Years Eve plans?
Working till 2 AM ;)
39) Will you have someone to kiss at midnight?
The line cook?
40) One wish for 10?
"Ascension"