I've Been Slacking
Several things have gone by the wayside as opening the show has become a priority. I know what you're saying...I have no job, thus I have all the free time in the world. True, but that doesn't mean I take full advantage of all that down time; does it? The show's kicking my ass! I'm tired, and really just ready for the show to finally open and we can then be placed on a regular show schedule!
I had an interview/testing session with a second temp agency yesterday. I actually found out I have an additional 3 weeks of unemployment benefits. Good. I also have an informational meeting/interview w/ ECFMG tomorrow morning. It's the standardized patient gig I applied for a million years ago (actually 3 months ago!) I'm hoping that all goes well, and I can start earning some actual money. In addition, just as I was beginning to complain about my original temp agency; they called yesterday to offer me work for today and tomorrow. I wanted to call the other half to see if I should cancel the ECFMG gig and take the temp deal. He was @ the dentist for the 50th time in the past two months, so therefore unavailable. God! I would have to make a decision all on my own! The fact that this struck me that hard, proves how dependent I've become on the other half in helping to make up my mind. Sad, huh? Well, I took the bull by the horns, called back the temp agency and told them I would not be able to take the temp deal. I had waited an hour since they left me a message, so they had already given it to someone else anyway. My mind was made up for me! Of course w/ the way my mind works, I took it as a good sign that the ECFMG gig would pan out. I hope so!
The power went out this morning for about an hour. The other half was not able to leave our garage; well, cuz the door's won't open w/out the benefit of electricity. So, he's working from home today. He's a bit crabby too, what with the revived pain in his mouth. I think he'll be happy when all of this is over. I'm the one that has to deal w/ the attitude for the next...God knows how many months! Hang in there boy!
Finally! A few words on my brother's visit. It was almost a month ago already. It was very good to have him here. He has aged/grown. The lessons learned from his visit? Don't let anyone stay longer than maybe 4 days. I don't think it had specifically to do w/ him. I think anyone staying that long in your home; will get to you after a short period. It's your space, your things. You can't fully relax even in your own home; cuz you're concerned about the well being of your guests. At least I am...the other half could care less; regardless of the guest! Admittedly, he did get on my nerves sometimes. If you read this brother; don't take offense; I'm only being honest! I do love you! He sometimes seemed like a lost puppy dog. While I'll admit that your first time in a city as large as Chicago; you'll no doubt want to stick w/ someone familiar w/ the territory, but damn! Even when we'd enter a store, he'd stick to me like glue. Finally, I told him he didn't have to follow me wherever I went! He should explore. My biggest gripe was when I got him into a pseudo tour of the Columbia College film school. Friend Jen was kind enough to take time from her schedule to give us a brief run through of the program and a quick tour. Brother didn't (to me) take full advantage of the opportunity. I think I asked more questions than he did. I was kind of angry and bummed, just cuz friend Jen didn't have to do this for us. It felt like wasted time. I believe if brother had been really passionate about the whole thing, he would have done more to make the most of it. Alas.
We also watched a lot of good movies and as usual discussed movies at length. That's our greatest connection; films. He's more well versed in the underground and classic pieces, so we differ in that area. But our combined love for movies is quite strong.
In the end, I think he had a good time (and so did I), but much like my stepfather; he doesn't seem to show a great deal of emotion; good or bad. I don't know if it was all about pleasing me; or if he's always so passive. I actually told him it irritated me how he had no opinions; or if he did, never expressed them. Each time we would try to figure out what to do for the day; his basic reply was "Whatever. I don't care." This was not meant in a bad way like, "I don't give a shit", just as "Anything is fine w/ me". While I sometimes like to have control; I also like the input of others; just so I can have a break from making all the decisions!
On a final side note; brother got stranded in Minneapolis; cuz of weather back in SD. As upset as I got about his lack of speaking up and having to make some actual decisions; I was ecstatic at the fact that he would have to be stranded in a strange city and would have to book a hotel himself and deal w/ the whole rigmarole on his very own. I didn't wish him harm; just hope that he would survive in this unexpected turn of events. He did; so kudos to you brother!
Also, brother introduced the other half and I to the first season of Arrested Development. We watched the whole thing over the weekend he was here. It was hysterical! The other half and I are now going to make an effort to see the 2nd and 3rd seasons. Jason Bateman is totally my new boyfriend. Great performances, great writing and a completely solid idea. How sad that (who'd a thunk it?) the American public let it slip through their fingers. Typical! Thanks to brother for this introduction!
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