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everton22 @ 2008-02-26T18:15:00

2008-02-27T01:16:07Z

Cheer up people!

everton22 @ 2007-02-27T20:52:00

2007-02-28T03:55:09Z

so i haven't added recently or i haven't really been paying attention but lj is becoming so high tech.
like NASA and shit

Oscars

2007-02-24T01:10:54Z

Time for my Annual Picks
So if you want to know who will win this year listen up
Actually just read it up

Best Picture
Will Win: The Departed
Should Win: The Departed

Best Director
Will Win: Martin Scorsese
Should Win: Martin Scorsese

Best Actor
Will Win: Forest Whitaker*
Should Win: Leonardo DiCaprio

Best Actress
Will Win: Helen Mirren
Should Win: Helen Mirren

Supporting Actor:
Will Win: Eddie Murphy
Should Win: Djimoun Hounsou

Supporting Actress
Will Win: Jennifer Hudson
Should Win: Anybody other than Jennifer Hudson

*After seeing The Last King of Scotland I was terrifically unimpressed with Forest Whitaker's performance. Not to mention the fact that he was only in about half of the movie, making him seem like a perfect contender for a SUPPORTING role

Also Eddie Murphy and Jennifer Hudson in no way deserve an award for a performance of the year.

But there you have it.
And I called it

randomness

2006-11-21T05:37:52Z

Alright, alright, alright.

So I'm running on three hours of sleep and in the midst of studying for a huge exam that takes place at 8 AM tomorrow in my least favorite class, Eroticism and Love in the medieval ages. Right now the room is a mess and I have crap strewn all over because I'm too busy (my excuse for too lazy) to clean it all up.

And I couldn't care less. I am so excited to go home for thanksgiving. I feel so ready for these next few days off and even though I need to take care of a couple really big projects while I'm home I don't even care. I know it will all work itself out.

Today for some reason I had a craving for a hot dog while we were waiting to perform our freshman Debut! interpretive show for a gened class. So I got one at the hot dog stand and it might have been the best $1.75 I have spent in Tucson.

That was random. I don't even like hot dogs.

Anyhow I guess I'm rambling now and I hope everyone is doing well and I can't wait to get home and see all the people I missed and be awkward around the ones I kind of missed but not really. The time for studying awaits!

Bye.

The things I have learned so far

2006-09-01T22:12:38Z

College is a learning experience. And so far this is what i have taken from it.

Don't pour soda and toothpaste down the drinking fountain on your floor. Go upstairs and do it.
Girls who say they are intimidated by you just want sex. (so don't give it to them)
Your RA may drink. And you might see him at a party which you are also at.
Don't buy cable- just make friends with someone who has it.
Just because you have to go to class early doesn't mean you can't go back to sleep
No matter how much homework you have there is always time for Lost.
If you are an undecided just tell people that you are in communications
If you are in communications change your major.
Don't even try to eat healthy- your body will adjust. Darwin says so.
Chicks don't dig the cutesy "I don't know how to do laundry act" so just learn how to do it.
Don't take Eroticism and Love in the Medieval Ages.
You don't call black people your homies after midnight in Tucson.
Community bathrooms suck.

That's just a little knowledge that has been imparted upon me. More to come.
Bye

I am back

2006-09-01T09:32:44Z

I haven't updated or even checked lj since may.

Wow.
That is really strange. And I feel accustomed to college now. I don't like Tucson, but I like the people here and I really enjoy my classes and the program. I'm loving meeting new people and I have been getting to know a lot of the older people in the program, which is fun because everyone is so interesting. I'm very tired. So I'll write a little more in depth tomorrow. I miss everyone and especially sophie. More to come.

Bye.

I have to put this up because of sara

2006-05-29T07:38:48Z

So last year after the 80s dance I wrote this
"80's party last night, I'm not goin to lie, it was totally rad. Although my hair hurt soooo bad this morning so I'm going to watch the amount of gel I use next time."

Shit I did not read that before I got ready today and now my scalp hurts like hell.
Thanks for the top tip lj.

And here's that thing that everyone's doing so I'm doing it too.
comment and I will:
1. I'll respond with something random about you.
2. I'll challenge you to try something.
3. I'll pick a color that I associate with you.
4. I'll tell you something I like about you.
5. I'll tell you my first/clearest memory of you.
6. I'll tell you what animal you remind me of.
7. I'll ask you something I've always wanted to ask you.

Improv Finale

2006-05-06T17:50:03Z

Improv was last night. This was the last one for me and I felt really kinda sentimental to leave it because Improv was what really got me involved in theatre last year. But I couldn't have hoped for a better show, it was really just a night where everyone shined. At the end I just wanted to keep going but all things must pass. I was really proud of everyone. Anyhow here are some pictures that I hope will work. I'm new to the photobucket.

So there that is.
Senior Prom here I come

in the midst of the craziness

2006-05-02T01:23:13Z

A lot has gone on since I last updated so I'm only going to write about what I can remember/care to remember.

I went to Disneyland and Relay for Life in the past two weekends. Both have completely drained me but they were still a lot of fun to do. Now I have AP tests starting tomorrow which means I shouldn't be updating but rather studying and I know that in two hours I have to watch Jack Bauer try and save the world from the evil clutches of the sadistic president logan. My life could not be more hectic.

At least I'm not bored.

I was nominated for Prom King.
I am really surprised because I've never done anything like that with the popularity contests of STUGO or dance royalty. But I think it's great that enough people put down my name to nominate me, that is really a cool feeling.

OH IMPROV this Thursday and Friday, 7:00- in the auditorium. Be there and laugh.

Bye

everton22 @ 2006-04-11T20:04:00

2006-04-12T03:12:55Z

i have this strong feeling to update which is strange because i don't update and yet here i am.

The last week of my life was one of the most incredible I could have ever hoped for. The Compleat Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) hit the Desert Mountain stage and left it all too soon. This show meant so much to me and I felt so lucky to be a part of it. This was my last mainstage and it could not have been better. The show was incredible and well received and the cast and crew got along so well. Now that I am done I need to find something to do with all my newfound freetime.

Today I was hit by a sudden change, I felt for the first time like a Senior that is ready leave, like my time is done and at first I felt sad but I know I'm ready.

Bye

And there that is

2006-03-24T07:44:50Z

So today after about half an hour of rehearsal for SSC Much Ado, Justin, the guy I'm understudying for came in and the director turned to me and gave me this big understanding smile and said thanks for all the work and help. I wasn't told that Justin is going to be staying through tech week and the end of the run so they wouldn't need me anymore. So then he turned to everybody and said how about everyone should give a big thanks to Rob for all the hard work and everything like that. So everyone started clapping as I was finding out that I'm now done there. I started to gather my things and the director was like "you're leaving already?" so I was like well I guess I'm done here. "Nah stick around" was his reply. But I couldn't stay, it was like immediately my status there had changed from someone who was part of the group to an outsider. It was terrible, they start tech next week and I really wanted to be there and they were all telling me drop by but it felt so awkward like I had just been cast out.

It did help that when the director made the announcement Noah ran over to the Equity Membership Candidacy box and made sure I got the form and all that. Most of the guys were really just starting to accept the "high school" kid there and it was weird to leave now.

But all in all it was an awesome experience and was something really worth while. It's weird how I wanted to have more free time for homework and friends because the rehearsals were so time consuming, but when they suddenly stopped I was let down. Bitter sweet, but now I do have more time for friends and school and maybe my life can calm down a bit. Oh well.

Bye

everton22 @ 2006-03-03T21:51:00

2006-03-04T04:53:00Z

I do not have mono. Yes the blood test came in and I tested negative on mono. That is awesome but apparently I have a terrible liver and spleen right now from some weird internal bug. But I am not contagious. I just am internally not good. And thats the word.

everton22 @ 2006-02-28T14:53:00

2006-02-28T21:59:52Z

i love how everybody updated yesterday. especially because i stayed home sick and got bored out of my mind. i just got back from the doctor's office and apparently i have a hepatitic viral infection or a minor case of mono. Either or sucks. So anyhow looks like i'm going to have to be conserving energy a little better. i feel terrible. this really has me down. this sucks. the asian nurse took two vials of blood as we talked about the weather. my arm still hurts and i couldn't eat half of a burrito.

last night was the first rehearsal for Southwest Shakespeare Co.'s Much Ado About Nothing. I'm understudying Claudio and the guy wasn't there so I got to read. I felt so badass going through the "Performer Entrance" at the new Mesa Arts Center. This is a great opportunity for me.

thats about all the good news i have now. bye.

And the nominee is....

2006-01-31T00:56:07Z

Ok here's the deal, tomorrow The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will make their nominations from this past year's movies. But today I am going to tell you who will get nominated, who should get nominated, and even the winner. So go ahead, get upset but also get a bucket because I feel like I'm about to truth.

Best Supporting Actress
*Rachel Weisz - The Constant Gardener
Judi Dench - Mrs. Henderson Presents (don't asky why, the Academy loves her)
Scarlett Johansson - Match Point
Michelle Williams - Brokeback Mountain
Frances McDormand - North Country

Best Supporting Actor
*Matt Dillon - Crash
Jake Gyllenhaal - Brokeback Mountain
Matt Dillon - Crash
George Clooney - Syriana
Paul Giamatti - Cinderella Man
Eric Bana - Munich

Best Actress
*Felicity Huffman - TransAmerica (yeah eat it SAG)
Reese Witherspoon - Walk the Line
Maria Bello - A Histoy of Violence
Gwyneth Paltrow - Proof
Charlize Theron - North Country

Best Actor
*Philip Seymour Hoffman - Capote
David Strathairn - Good Night, And Good Luck
Heath Ledger - Brokeback Mountain
Joaquin Phoenix - Walk the Line
Ralph Fiennes - The Constant Gardener (He deserves this but it could be Jeff Daniels instead)

Best Motion Picture
*Brokeback Mountain
Walk the Line
Capote
Good Night, And Good Luck
The Squid and the Whale
(But the Constant Gardener should be in there)

*indicates winner

Anticpating life

2006-01-30T04:28:00Z

I'm back from an incredible weekend. UCLA is gorgeous and asian. Not to mention a terrific school. And when Randy Newman wrote "I love LA he obvously wasn't on the 405. Anyhow I auditioned there and I didn't think I wanted to post about it. I just hate talking about something important or putting myself on the line when I still have doubts about myself. That and people thinking that I'm not ready or that I'm not good enough. And the reality is that that is probably true. I went in there and had the best audition ever, and I completely nailed my interview- which they stressed more than the audition. But I'm up against such overwhelming odds that I'm finding it hard to believe in myself. I want this, really badly, and when March or April comes I hate the idea of telling people, no I didn't make it, and then receiving some encouraging phrases or replies. But I'm putting this out there for once and saying I tried. And that's what separates me from failure.

Sketch Comedy is this friday, I'm very excited. When I was at UCLA I went to a Sketch show they had there and was so impressed. The humor was outrageous- I honestly think that we could do a show like theirs, if we were permitted to write about any theme and include rampid swearing. But they were so amazing at character voices and expression. Anyhow, everyone come to Sketch this friday- it will be hilarious and PG.

I started reading The infamous Perks of Being a Wallflower today. I think it's good- i like some of the creativity but I think it takes some real literary cheapshots. And I mean that in the best way possible. Anyhow Oscar nominations are tuesday so I'll be back tomorrow to tell you who's making the cut.

everton22 @ 2006-01-12T19:14:00

2006-01-13T02:15:35Z

"Attention Desert Mountain students and teachers, please turn your tvs to DMTV Channel 21. There is an important announcement."

I don't ever want to hear those words again.

everton22 @ 2006-01-10T17:00:00

2006-01-11T00:01:13Z

Take that Teal

You Are 34 Years Old

Under 12: You are a kid at heart. You still have an optimistic life view - and you look at the world with awe.

13-19: You are a teenager at heart. You question authority and are still trying to find your place in this world.

20-29: You are a twentysomething at heart. You feel excited about what's to come... love, work, and new experiences.

30-39: You are a thirtysomething at heart. You've had a taste of success and true love, but you want more!

40+: You are a mature adult. You've been through most of the ups and downs of life already. Now you get to sit back and relax.

What Age Do You Act?

everton22 @ 2006-01-07T10:33:00

2006-01-07T17:41:38Z

Dear Arizona,

What the hell? I thought we had this worked out. I mean every year you stay hot for 3/4 the year and then cool down. Did you miss the memo? Because it is definitely winter arcording to my mother's Arizona Highways calender. This is just getting ridiculous, I get into my car after school and I start sweating because its hot so I need to turn on the A/C in January. You selfish bitch. What is it- are you trying to show off to other states? Is that it? Well I've had it with you and if you keep it up I'll tell mother earth. I hope your sorry for what you've done- you've ruined winter and made it hard for everyone to wear trendy winter clothes. Now I think you owe us all an apology.

-Rob

everton22 @ 2005-12-28T09:39:00

2005-12-28T16:45:55Z

Yesterday I saw Capote. I hope that Phillip Seymour Hoffman starts making room on his mantelpiece for an Oscar. The movie was great- really dark and heavy. And the acting was incredible, it was so well cast. There wasn't any time that I thought oh he's acting now. So if you want to see a terrific character development story with the best actor of the year check out Capote.

Umm yeah it took King Kong and embarassed it back to the 30s. No effects, no digital remastering to appear real, just impeccable acting.

everton22 @ 2005-12-25T22:38:00

2005-12-26T05:44:38Z

Merry Christmas. Happy Hannukah. I'd reflect on the year but that comes next week. But this day has been wonderful. I hope everyone else is as content right now. No stress, no problems, anxiety, or conflicts. Just a perfect day to relax. Goodnight.

inside joke time

2005-12-13T00:39:15Z

Things to do this week:
Wipe the swastikas off my car.
Get a phone that is advertised by 2 Jews, a gay elf, and a hindu wearing a santa costume.
Write my lit analysis on The Glass Menagerie.
Leave my bottom zipper of the jacket about 3 inches up.
Perform at the musical review/ 1 act mess.
Improv (everyone go it will be funnier than this post)
Write my lit analy..... oh shit

Another glorious update

2005-12-06T04:56:31Z

I got into Sketch Comedy today. It felt great, I tried not to let it show but this was something I really wanted, especially because I didn't make it last year. I'm looking forward to Improv and Sketch now because I think that they're consistently the best shows at DM. Either that or the most fun to do. Improv was what made me want to get into Drama Club so I'm really excited for it to come back.

Damn Othello* I really don't want to write the final draft to this essay. I can't describe how much this annoys me that I'm halfway through the next book and still writing about Othello.

*In damning Othello, the author does not damn him because he's black, but because he is a jealous chauvinist who should have stabbed himself in Act I.

everton22 @ 2005-11-28T21:57:00

2005-11-29T04:58:53Z

mmmmmm Eggnog. mmmmmmm

O.K. Christmastime. You can begin now. I'm ready.

Nothing of importance

2005-11-15T05:30:10Z

This week is so crazy. I just know I'm not going to be able to keep up with it. But it'll be some high times. Golof Quintet will be hitting up the first two nights of coffee house, and then state should be fun. What I'm excited for the most is the haunted hotel but thats just me. My life is way too hectic but it's a lot of fun right no so no complaints really. Hmm- I'm gonna get started on a Hundred Years of Solitude just to be safe.

here we go agayan

2005-10-27T04:54:35Z

I got the call from Southwest Shakepeare Company again, which is surprising after Midsummer's callback. Anyway they're looking at me for small roles in Hamlet and Arms and the Man.