Saturday, March 24, 2001
In an effort to better myself, I have done what my good friend Daman did a couple of years ago. In order to constantly think about the things that really should matter, I have made a list so I can put it on the wall and see it everyday.
I've not been "participating" in my life, as I call it. (A realization brought about by listening to Radiohead - Kid A, and hearing the lyric "I'm not here. This isn't happening.") I feel like I've wasted my life since high school graduation and I haven't accomplished anything of importance that has done anything for me. (Besides attending 25 Phish shows of course, and you could argue that a college degree is an accomplishment, but really, what has it done for me besides make it easier to pick up women? ) [tell people you're a film director, it works... you'd be surprised how many aspiring actresses there are in the local bar scene.]
This is something for just me, but I'm going to share this with you, so you can help "police me." Not that I expect you to nag me about it or anything, but I figure I should tell someone and you're it.
Dan's short time goals for 2001
Focus on the things that really matter, the rest of life will fall into place.
1. Learn 4 Flash 5.0 lessons per week. (Finish 24 lessons by May)
2. Buy a portable DAT recorder by June ($1,500)
3. Shoot a feature length film by August.
4. Find a full time job in the film/video field by the end of August. [Abundant freelance work counts]
5. Rediscover old passions/hobbies, and find new ones.
6. Talk to one out of town friend on the phone per week.
7. Seek out new hangouts around Detroit.
8. Record audio for 2 new animations by September.
9. Write 2 new feature length scripts by November.
10. Pay off 50% of debt by December. (1/2 = $6,000)
I've not been "participating" in my life, as I call it. (A realization brought about by listening to Radiohead - Kid A, and hearing the lyric "I'm not here. This isn't happening.") I feel like I've wasted my life since high school graduation and I haven't accomplished anything of importance that has done anything for me. (Besides attending 25 Phish shows of course, and you could argue that a college degree is an accomplishment, but really, what has it done for me besides make it easier to pick up women? ) [tell people you're a film director, it works... you'd be surprised how many aspiring actresses there are in the local bar scene.]
This is something for just me, but I'm going to share this with you, so you can help "police me." Not that I expect you to nag me about it or anything, but I figure I should tell someone and you're it.
Dan's short time goals for 2001
Focus on the things that really matter, the rest of life will fall into place.
1. Learn 4 Flash 5.0 lessons per week. (Finish 24 lessons by May)
2. Buy a portable DAT recorder by June ($1,500)
3. Shoot a feature length film by August.
4. Find a full time job in the film/video field by the end of August. [Abundant freelance work counts]
5. Rediscover old passions/hobbies, and find new ones.
6. Talk to one out of town friend on the phone per week.
7. Seek out new hangouts around Detroit.
8. Record audio for 2 new animations by September.
9. Write 2 new feature length scripts by November.
10. Pay off 50% of debt by December. (1/2 = $6,000)
