Early this morning, I had a scary dream where I was going to be late for an early morning work shift. I was afraid that I would over sleep, and I did.
I was on my way to work, but instead of editing like I usually do, I was set to cover what I believed to be a crime story. I was going to shoot and field edit video from a crime scene. In there dream, there were two piles of money lying around. For a while, I thought I was on the set of a TV crime drama.
The work/TV crime drama was set somewhere near North Hollywood near where the 134 and 170 freeways meet.
I had to edit/blur out some video that I was supposed to cut in order to make air on time. Instead of using an AVID machine like I would usually use, I had to edit with a blurry screen covering a camera in order not to show some things nobody should see on TV. Presumable, I had to avoid showing some of the gory parts of a crime scene near a couple of TV trucks.
Along the way, I met with an engineer that I normally work with here at CBS46 in Atlanta. He seemed calm, cool, and collected while I just stood somewhere clueless and didn't know what was going on.
In reality, I woke up from the dream and I woke up twice. I got up a bit early at 1:15am and then I woke up for good at 1:26am. I made it to work on time and early around 2:50am. I'm about to go home for the day very soon.
Let the rest of the day begin.
Sunday, January 29, 2017
Monday, January 23, 2017
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
My dream of being a Chargers fan ended on January 12, 2017
After all the Boos from me about this, and me booing Chargers Owner Alex Spanos, I recognized a death in my fandom.
I've had a week to let the loss of (what once were) my Chargers in San Diego last week. Even thought I haven't lived in Southern California for more than 3 decades, I still felt some sort of a kinship with that team.
It's true that the team probably never knew my name, but I knew most of theirs (both players and coaches). I really started following football in 1990 with the Phoenix Cardinals and later the San Diego Chargers.
The Chargers didn't start winning again until 1992 after starting off at a horrific 0-4 clip. My Chargers went 11-1 to finish the season and win the AFC WEST and a home playoff game versus the Kansas City Chiefs. My fandom reached an all-time high at the time.
My fandom would be eclipsed in a big big way in 1994. My Chargers started 6-0 to propel them to another AFC WEST crown and a pair of playoff victories (including an improbable win in Pittsburgh to win the AFC and a trip to Super Bowl XXIX).
That victory and the start of Super Bowl XXIX were the peak of success for my team and would never be reached again.
After that, I suffered through Kevin Gilbride, Ryan Leaf, and Mike Riley among other things before Marty Schottenheimer, Drew Brees, and LaDainian Tomlinson turned things around for my team and gave me hope again.
Some of my best times as a Charger fan were when I got to log some games for CNN and get paid for them. I even went into fanboy mode and bought an LT jersey (I got another one as a gift).
After my team fired Schottenheimer, I suffered from the Norv Turner years (even though he took Marty's team to the 2007 AFC TITLE GAME). I even suffered through the Mike McCoy years (even though we got a playoff victory out of him).
The next best times of my Charger fandom were when I attended the Christmas Eve Monday Night Football Game vs. the Broncos in 2007 and this season's game here in Atlanta vs. the Falcons on October 23, 2016. Little did I know that was the last San Diego Chargers game I'd ever see again.
Now that they've moved on to Los Angeles, a move that nobody wanted. I will always have my memories of them. My three favorite teams are the following, the ones that defied all pre-season expectations: the 1992, 1994, and 2004 teams.
When the Chargers "bolt"ed for San Diego, a piece of my heart was taken away from me as well.
I've had a week to let the loss of (what once were) my Chargers in San Diego last week. Even thought I haven't lived in Southern California for more than 3 decades, I still felt some sort of a kinship with that team.
It's true that the team probably never knew my name, but I knew most of theirs (both players and coaches). I really started following football in 1990 with the Phoenix Cardinals and later the San Diego Chargers.
The Chargers didn't start winning again until 1992 after starting off at a horrific 0-4 clip. My Chargers went 11-1 to finish the season and win the AFC WEST and a home playoff game versus the Kansas City Chiefs. My fandom reached an all-time high at the time.
My fandom would be eclipsed in a big big way in 1994. My Chargers started 6-0 to propel them to another AFC WEST crown and a pair of playoff victories (including an improbable win in Pittsburgh to win the AFC and a trip to Super Bowl XXIX).
That victory and the start of Super Bowl XXIX were the peak of success for my team and would never be reached again.
After that, I suffered through Kevin Gilbride, Ryan Leaf, and Mike Riley among other things before Marty Schottenheimer, Drew Brees, and LaDainian Tomlinson turned things around for my team and gave me hope again.
Some of my best times as a Charger fan were when I got to log some games for CNN and get paid for them. I even went into fanboy mode and bought an LT jersey (I got another one as a gift).
After my team fired Schottenheimer, I suffered from the Norv Turner years (even though he took Marty's team to the 2007 AFC TITLE GAME). I even suffered through the Mike McCoy years (even though we got a playoff victory out of him).
The next best times of my Charger fandom were when I attended the Christmas Eve Monday Night Football Game vs. the Broncos in 2007 and this season's game here in Atlanta vs. the Falcons on October 23, 2016. Little did I know that was the last San Diego Chargers game I'd ever see again.
Now that they've moved on to Los Angeles, a move that nobody wanted. I will always have my memories of them. My three favorite teams are the following, the ones that defied all pre-season expectations: the 1992, 1994, and 2004 teams.
When the Chargers "bolt"ed for San Diego, a piece of my heart was taken away from me as well.
Monday, January 16, 2017
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
Dreaming about working with my CNN friend again
On Monday, I had a dream where I was back at CNN working in front of a computer.
I was working with my friend Eric in this computer room working with some 1990's style Macs. We weren't editing anything like we usually did. We were working either on a computer program or on an essay together.
While we were at work, Eric was trying to teach me some valuable work/life lessons along the way. He was trying to teach me about having a good attitude at work. I swear I've heard this story and lesson in real life a few times before.
He basically told me that I need to have a good attitude, don't piss anybody off, don't rub people the wrong way, and be happy to be at work where you are.
In the dream, I remember being happy about being back at work back at CNN. I remember finding my happy place in that computer room. Maybe I was just happy to be in a computer room anywhere I could find one.
In real life: I haven't worked for CNN since I was laid off there in November 2011. I've adjusted to working at CBS46 here in Atlanta pretty well as far as I can tell.
I can't tell where the future will take me, but I will pray to the Lord to help him tell me where he needs me to be.
For the record, I enjoy working with my Ex-CNN colleagues here at CBS46.
I was working with my friend Eric in this computer room working with some 1990's style Macs. We weren't editing anything like we usually did. We were working either on a computer program or on an essay together.
While we were at work, Eric was trying to teach me some valuable work/life lessons along the way. He was trying to teach me about having a good attitude at work. I swear I've heard this story and lesson in real life a few times before.
He basically told me that I need to have a good attitude, don't piss anybody off, don't rub people the wrong way, and be happy to be at work where you are.
In the dream, I remember being happy about being back at work back at CNN. I remember finding my happy place in that computer room. Maybe I was just happy to be in a computer room anywhere I could find one.
In real life: I haven't worked for CNN since I was laid off there in November 2011. I've adjusted to working at CBS46 here in Atlanta pretty well as far as I can tell.
I can't tell where the future will take me, but I will pray to the Lord to help him tell me where he needs me to be.
For the record, I enjoy working with my Ex-CNN colleagues here at CBS46.
Thursday, November 17, 2016
Dreaming of the Superdome and WSB-TV 2
Earlier this week, I had a pair of dreams that seemed to run into each other, or at least go back-to-back as I was asleep early in the morning.
The first part of my dream took me inside the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. That was where I saw a major league baseball game be played between two undetermined teams. As I was sitting in the upper deck of the dome, one of the advertising signs also acted as a window to the outside of the building. I believe it was an ALTIODS sign that acted as a window to see daylight on the outside.
IN REALITY: I've never seen a game inside the SUPERDOME nor have I ever been to New Orleans.
The second part of my dream was where I was hanging out with WSB-TV's Jovita Moore. I believe it was inside the superdome. I also believe that I saw night light from wher eI was standing. We were chatting just like we were old pals an everything. I don't remember what we were talking about, but I'm sure it was a pleasant conversation.
IN REALITY: I've never met Moore nor have I ever worked for WSB-TV. I interviewed for an editing job there more than four years ago. I might have dreams of working over there one day. I don't know if my dream was a sign that I should be working there one day. Right now, I'm in a good place here at WGCL-CBS46. I dream of nothing but good things for my family.
The first part of my dream took me inside the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. That was where I saw a major league baseball game be played between two undetermined teams. As I was sitting in the upper deck of the dome, one of the advertising signs also acted as a window to the outside of the building. I believe it was an ALTIODS sign that acted as a window to see daylight on the outside.
IN REALITY: I've never seen a game inside the SUPERDOME nor have I ever been to New Orleans.
The second part of my dream was where I was hanging out with WSB-TV's Jovita Moore. I believe it was inside the superdome. I also believe that I saw night light from wher eI was standing. We were chatting just like we were old pals an everything. I don't remember what we were talking about, but I'm sure it was a pleasant conversation.
IN REALITY: I've never met Moore nor have I ever worked for WSB-TV. I interviewed for an editing job there more than four years ago. I might have dreams of working over there one day. I don't know if my dream was a sign that I should be working there one day. Right now, I'm in a good place here at WGCL-CBS46. I dream of nothing but good things for my family.
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Journal Entry for the week in review for August 8-14, 2016
This past week, I completed my first full week of writing stories and learning how to produce for the 11PM news for CBS46. I hope to continue this string of success in the weeks ahead. My goal is to show my fellow writers and producers that I'm improving steadily on a daily basis.
Most of the day that I was home, I played with Ben both inside and outside. Here's Ben playing with Legos. I'm building things and Ben is destroying them. It's a game that he and I play. I let Ben win.
When Ben, Blake, and I play outside, I let Ben play with the hose and water the garden and some of the backyard. I love to splash the water with the guys on their water table out in the backyard. I will even let the guys splash me from time to time. They scare me with bits of water coming right at me. Ben will get me in small buckets while Blake will splash me with toys.
I hate leaving the guys at work, but I know that I'm doing something good for them. This night will mark the sixth night of writing for the CBS46 11PM News.
TUESDAY was play LEGOs with Ben in his diaper day. I love building towers with him. Actually, he likes to tear mine down and he can build one for himself.
Work was OK again tonight. I wrote for the 7th consecutive night.
WEDNESDAY was more arts and crafts time at home. My boys know how to draw and play with markers. They're better at being messy than they are at artwork. That's OK though. I love them a lot.
THURSDAY was a fun day too. So was Friday. I spent time with the guys before I had to go to work. I wrote for the ninth and tenth consecutive days at work respectively. Monday will be a challenge as I get ready for jury duty at the Cobb County Superior Court.
When Ben, Blake, and I play outside, I let Ben play with the hose and water the garden and some of the backyard. I love to splash the water with the guys on their water table out in the backyard. I will even let the guys splash me from time to time. They scare me with bits of water coming right at me. Ben will get me in small buckets while Blake will splash me with toys.
I hate leaving the guys at work, but I know that I'm doing something good for them. This night will mark the sixth night of writing for the CBS46 11PM News.
Work was OK again tonight. I wrote for the 7th consecutive night.
WEDNESDAY was more arts and crafts time at home. My boys know how to draw and play with markers. They're better at being messy than they are at artwork. That's OK though. I love them a lot.
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The above pictures show me how much fun they had with me (and the last two...maybe not so much). I love them more than you know.
The above pictures show me and my boys having fun at McDonald's on Saturday.
The remaining pictures above show the boys having a lot of fun on Sunday. This is the final day that I've ever lived without ever serving on a jury. In the back of my mind, I was scared about serving on a jury. For whatever reason, I worried that I wasn't going to be smart enough to serve on a panel like that.
I tried to distract myself from whatever was bothering me by chasing my boys around in the back yard and in the living room. By the time they were in bed, I tried to relax by watching my Sunday staples on TV: "$100,000 Pryamid" and "Match Game." I was too wound up and worried that I was going to oversleep and miss my assignment, so I slept during the game shows and went to bed early that night.
I could only dream about good things and hope that my jury service would go smoothly.
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