I was walking through the bridge at FGCU, it goes throughout these wetlands areas, and as I’m walking through the wetlands over the bridge I look to my side and I see the Doom Coon and he’s lurking through the wetlands, just walking his way through and swimming around, and he looks at me tells me, “you’ll be making great movies.” Thinking a lot about the Doom Coon now… Just wanted to let you know about another encounter with the Doom Coon.
January 26, 2010
Original Date: November 7, 2000
Style: Non-Fiction
Score (1-5): N/A
One Day I had a spectacular day. But it realy was a week. I went to London, England.
When I was on the plane I had fun. There was a T.V. in each of the the back seats. I was watching a movie peaple were fighting giant bugs. It was a two day trip. I had a icecream cone. The only things I dident like was when I throuup and when my ears popped. “Pop”!
When we arrived we left the airport and went outside to wait for the bus. Witch seemed like forever! from there we went to go rent a car witch we bearly use atoll. Because we stayed with my dad’s sister and her husband owns a Double Decker Bus and a taxi. We often travled in them.
The best things I think was when I had my birthday there. It seemed like everywhere we went I had a birthday my favorite cake was a pig cake my dad’s sister made me.
I love England I hope we can go again someday.
The New Year has started off pretty upbeat for myself. Most of that feeling was derived from the warmth and blessings that my family and friends were benefiting from. Already, it looked a lot more promising than 2009 could ever have hoped to be. During January of that year I was a mess; drowning in an ocean of relationships, at an all time low in my self-confidence, and trying to restore that confidence through my acting- which had hardly a scrap of confidence left itself.
This month though, boy, it started off on the right foot. Not only am I enrolled in the greatest acting program ever, but I am being actively involved and cast in productions- first Pirates and now Trojan Women. But aside from that, my best friends have been cast consistently as well. While Roger may not always be exuberant when I get a part, I’m always sure to pat him on the back when he was cast in Talk Radio and even two plays; Trojan Women and The Graduate (that was a lil’ tough to swallow!) despite his not even being a theatre major. That’s awesome. And as for Armando, I may think he would have more opportunities in Orlando, but he’s still managed to be in two plays at Gulf Coast. We’re doing what we love and I’m thrilled that us three best friends our able to share these experiences with each other.
I mentioned in the beginning about the relationship mire I was trapped in last year. Well, that was Senior year and a lot of things were happening. I had several girls on “The List” that I couldn’t choose between and who all, ultimately, didn’t even choose me. Yes, I’m speaking out to Danielle and Allie, specifically. Danielle, I spoke my peace with you that summer’s night on Zack’s trampoline. Allie, if you still think Armando was legitimately choking you that day in Ackley’s then you quite simply were not mature enough for me.
Either way, 2010 started off in the greatest contrast to last winter with me being quite simply in love. We cannot help such things from interrupting our daily boring routines, but we can help to embrace it whenever it does happen; enriching our lives with warmth, affection, and understanding. Love is something no human being can live without so when you find it please for the love of God, don’t let it go. You may not get a second chance. I am very happy to say that Jaynee has become that factor in my life right now. With her I feel a foundation, from which I can achieve anything because she is also my safety net. From now on I can have low points in my life while still knowing things could be worse off; I could be without her.
When the second hand ticked into the New Year, I must say that there was still one thing missing. Since last October I have been without a job. Now, while I got by the first semester off of my parents that’s just it- I got by. With my girlfriend working two jobs and me unable to finance my ultimate acting career feelings of inadequacy slowly crept into my psyche. I went to an audition at Universal knowing that that was a long shot and as it turned out I didn’t get a callback. But that was OK because just as things seemed really low, my friend Zack sends me a message right out of the blue letting me know that I have a position at Outback if I’m interested. It seemed like a miracle, and I am fortunate enough to say that I was in fact hired as a busboy at the St. Cloud Outback. Sure there are some kinks to work out with my schedule but the rewards of a car, headshots, and the pure and honest satisfaction of simply working make the sacrifices worthwhile.
In closing, the year 2010 has started have generally positive. However, in light of recent setbacks to my family I have realized that in order to lesson the burden on my parents it is necessary to become as independent I can as quickly as I can. They will always be there for me and vice versa, but for now I know they’d be better off not having to pay for another person in the household. For that reason I need a job, a car, good credit, an apartment, and everything else I need to become a fully functioning adult as soon as possible. I mean, I am nearly 19 after all. I think it’s about time I started really living in the real world on my own.
Good night everybody, I love and pray for all. For at the end of the day, I live it for my friends, girlfriend, and family; but in doing so I live it for myself.
Critters 3
This Boy’s Life
What’s Eating Gilbert Grape
The Foot Shooting Party
The Quick and the Dead
The Basketball Diaries
Total Eclipse
Romeo + Juliet
Marvin’s Room
Titanic
The Man in the Iron Mask
Celebrity
The Beach
Don’s Plum
Gangs of New York
Catch Me If You Can
The Aviator
The Departed
Blood Diamond
Body of Lies
Revolutionary Road
Shutter Island
Inception
8/24
Original Date: November 2, 2000
Style: Fiction
Score (1-5): N/A
“Vincent”! “Yes mother” I replied. “Breakfast is on the table”. “I’am going shopping” “I’ll be back at noon” my mom said. As soon as I heard the big pickuptruck roll away I zoomed out the door like a race car to meet Kenny my friend at Main St.
“What took you?” Kenny said. “My mom” I replied. “Want to go bug hunting” he asked. Me and Kenny love bugs it’s one favorite hobbys. “But we hunted everwhere” I complande. “Everywhere but Miss Hunters garden”. He was right. “But it’s always locked” I told him. “Well lets go anyway” he said. “Okay” I told him. But when we got there what we saw was astonishing. The gate was open!
When we steped in “Bang”! The gate shut. Then we saw a elf. He was whearing a green shirt, red hat, and a pair of funny glasses. “What your name” we both said at once. “Midget” he answered. “Want to see the town”. “Shore”. In the town there was a candy shop, toy store, and a barber shop. And a elf in each one.
“I be right back” Midget told us. When he came back he had pieces of gum. We ate them greedily. Then all of a sudden we were sleepping like a bat. When we awoke what we were in terrified us we were in a jail cell! And what also horrified us was Midget with the keys! “Midget we screamed at him. “Yes”. “Why did you lock us up like animals”! “Because!” he shouted at us like a lions roar. “Because of my name” now in a calmer voice. “I dont no why my parents named me Midget”. “But nomore insalsts”. “Because I plan to lock everybody in the world in prison!” “Hey Miiiidget” streching out the word to bug him. “What” he said. “If you let us go weell do anything you want us to do”. “Deal” he replied without thinking. He let us out and “Bonk”! I hit him on the head with my fist. We dashed out the door thru the town we past the Candy store, past the Barber shop, and finally past the Toy store out the gate. We dident stop running until we both got to are homes. Kenny called me that night. “Hey did you tell your parents”. “No” I replied “lets just keep this are little secrate.”
Original Date: September 25, 2000
Style: Non-Fiction, 3.5 Essay
Score (1-5): N/A
Do you live in Florida? I do and I love it because we have Universal Studios, Beaches, and some of the best football teames.
The first reason Florida is the best is because we have Universal Studios. They have one awsome ride I like is Jaws. Once when I was on Jaws we were on the boat I new he was some where. Then I saw it the fin of doom! Then out of no were he came up. His mouth was the size of a Double Decker Bus! Universal Studios is fun! And I like Nickelodeon. I saw slime and I played a Rugrats vido game. another ride I like is Men in Black Alien Attack. There were a lot of alians. You have a laser and you get points for how many alians you shoot. It felt like I was realy in the movie!
Another reason I think Florida is fantastic is because of the wonderful beaches. I like the beach because you can go snorkling and see tropical fish, coral reefs, and maybe a harmless Wobbygong shark! I also like the beach because you can find shark teeth. Like Mako shark, Tiger shark, Great White or maybe a Megolodon tooth! Once when I was out hunting I found a truck loade of teeth and once I was sitting on a whopper tooth. Another thing I like about the beach is surfing. I realy dont no how to surf but I like to pretend I’ am surfing on my boogie bord and say things like colubunga! I love the beach.
The final reason I love Florida is the football teams. My favorite teames are from Florida the Buccaneers, Jaguars, and the mighty Dolphins. I like the Buccs because they win most games. There biggest win was 41-0. But they lose some on sunday they played the Jets. The Buccs lost 24-17. I like the Jaguars for the same reason I like the Buccs. They win most the time but lose to. On Monday Night football they lost against the Colts forty somethin to twelve. Then come my most favorite teame the Dolfins. I love the the Dolfins because of Dan Marino star qarterback. Marinos uniform is so spiecial no one on the Dolfins can wear is number thirteen. I love football.
As a result Florida is the best because we have Universal Studios, Beaches, and exelent football teams. If you dont live there I suggest you move!
Dear regulars and newcomers alike,
For a long time I’ve had a goal to somehow preserve the numerous short stories of fiction and non-fiction that I wrote in my elementary school years. From Third to Fifth grade, in preparation for the FCAT Writes, we had to write stories and these were fantastic exercises in creative writing that I really have never enjoyed since. In addition, just like on the writing test, these stories were scored on a range from 1 (very poor) to 5 (very superior) and while most of my stories averaged 3-4 I did manage a 5 every now and then.
OK, enough gloating. The point is that sitting here tonight I’ve realized that I can transcribe my childhood fantasies to my blog and so that is what I am going to attempt. Whenever I have time I will copy my stories here and then notify you via Facebook so you, my friends, can enjoy them.
Thank you for taking this trip with me through dreams and fantasies of childhood.
-Vincent
My whole life, in essence, has been sculpted (pun intended) by the arts. Everything that falls under “art” has been duly represented in various aspects of my life, for my entire existence. It might go without saying, but the arts have had a whole-full and wonderful
influence on my eighteen years. My first flirtations with art came early on I was signed up to take art classes at my local community theatre. I loved drawing, and when I was old enough to read comic books I aspired to become an artist- totally content with drawing Spider-man for the rest of my life. Of course, this fling blossomed into a full-fledged romance with the graphite and page. Then one day, music entered my life and I fell into a three-year affair with the alto saxophone. The curves, the buttons, the evoking wail of passion from the mouthpiece had me at hello. Alas, the marriage with the pencil was erased (pun intended). However, even the alto sax could not last and perhaps the third time really is the charm because the Dramatic Arts soon appeared and have been in my life now for five years. Now, do I regret those past relationships? Not at all. As Dean Martin put it, “I’d gladly make the same mistake again.” How can I not appreciate what art, music, and drama have for me? With these mediums I have been able to break free from my shell of shyness (especially with acting) and embrace the warmth of friendships with so many people. I truly am blessed with the companions I’ve made through the arts.
Consequently, the arts have more or less forced me to mature and become a far better person that I would’ve otherwise- determination, patience, a solid work ethic, and a true appreciation for what can be done with a little bit of elbow grease and imagination. Mankind’s history is marked by the accomplishments of artists and it is on this canvas (pun intended) of humanity that I aspire to became an indubitable contributor.
As my life continues to unfold the arts of all kinds will continue to positively reinforce the life skills they have already bestowed upon me. This year I will be going to a university to pursue a career in theatre- Broadway and the Silver Screen won’t always be a fantasy of mine. Another style of the arts- writing- I have brainstormed (pun intended) about as another bucket for the basting of my
creative juices. I especially love playwriting and I hope one day this, coupled with acting, can not only support me but transfer a little bit of joy, sincerity, and social commentary to the audiences of my work.
Throughout my life I have had many lovers in the forms of art, music, drama, and writing. While all different and unique in their own way, they all share one indelible characteristic- that they have the power to seduce the minds of men. They are a fixture of our worldly conscience- an enduring feature of our history, a unifying force that brings men of all creeds together in either frivolity or tragedy. Certainly, the arts have done this for me and I pray to the Muses that they continue to do all that throughout my seven stages.
Thank you.
February 1, 2009
All my life I’ve heard my dad occasionally drop a rhyme hear and there as part of his Cockney rhyming slang. This “language” developed in the East End of London and being as my dad grew up in those particular neighborhoods, it comes naturally to him.
Now you can go through any dick ‘n’ harry of Cockney slang and be presented with thousands of rhymes, many of which you’ll never actually hear spoken. There are a lot, however, that are standard and sure enough my dad says them the most.
Hear on this blog, I will record the Cockney rhymes I come across that stand out to me; whether my dad says them or I come across them in a dick ‘n’ harry, I will try to incorporate them into my own vocabulary.
tom tit- shit (a very popular one I’ve learned, my dad says it a lot- “The dog went for a tom tit on the carpet!”)
pen and ink- stink
fireman’s hose- nose
threepenny bits- tits
pork pies- lies
raspberry tart- fart
daisy roots- boots
mince pies- eyes
pig’s ear- beer
dick ‘n’ harry- dictionary
brown bread- dead
laugh and joke- smoke
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