Confessions of an ass...

I'm the Donkey.  Yup.

#25

25. If you could have dinner with anyone in history, who would it be and what would you eat?

God.  Seriously.  Not trying to be blasphemous or disrespectful, I just can't imagine a better person to have dinner with.

I'd let Him pick, so we'd probably be having something organic, because I think God supports that.  He probably also knows where to get the best food in town.  If I had any input, I'd just ask to go wherever they have the best dessert.

Best.  Dinner.  Ever.

#24

24. Describe your family dynamic of your childhood vs. your family dynamic now.

So, let's be real.  I don't always have the clearest of memories.  But here's kind of how it went down:

Dad was the boss.  You knew you were in trouble long before you ever saw his face because you could hear his footsteps echoing through the house on his way to lay down the law.  (Everyone who's ever met my dad agrees he's intimidating, though he doesn't see it.)

Mom was who you went to when you wanted to get something.

Our parents - as I have mentioned - were pretty much awesome.  We had a great childhood...or at least I remember it being that way.  I've also mentioned that we were not the most communicative of families.

The kids all have their personalities.  Sometimes they meshed.  I think more often they did not.  At least, the younger two had their fair share of disputes through the years.

These days I don't know that much has changed.  Dad has mellowed out.  Mom is still the go-to.  The kids get along better, but I think that tends to happen.  There are a 6 new people in the family.  We love them all.  We all get along just fine these days and look forward (or, at least, I do) to those rare occasions when we get to spend time with each other.  Also, despite our varying personalities, I kind of think we're all freaking hilarious.  True story.  Let it happen.

Ew.

So...remember that one time I went on vacation for a month?

Remember how I may or may not have become slightly addicted to European orange Fanta so it's probably a good thing they don't sell it in the states?

And remember how while I was on vacation I saw 6 different stage productions and felt that yearning that only show people really understand?

Ya'll, I haven't been on stage in almost a year. This needs to change.

To that end, I auditioned for "Little Shop of Horrors" at the Glendale Centre Theatre.  That's where the Hale Theater family all started.  Seymour is at the top of my list of dream roles.  I was kind of hoping that having all that experience at the Hale in West Valley would give me a leg up and at least get me a callback (well, that along with my stellar talent...) but alas, it seems that was not enough.  I'm gonna be honest and say that I'm kind of surprised by that.  I certainly don't expect to be handed the role, but I did kind of at least expect a callback...

I also just sent headshots and resumes to the Santa Monica Playhouse that does family friendly and educational children's shows.

And here.  Cuz for real, who wouldn't want to do that?! 


Keep your fingers crossed kids.  This guy needs to get back on stage.  Amiright?!

#23

23. List your top 5 hobbies and why you love them.

1 - Theater.  It's invigorating, inspiring, enjoyable, different, and I LOVE making people smile.  Fact.

2 - Reading.  There's just nothing like getting caught up in a good book.  

3 -  Eating delicious food.  I'm not a foodie or anything.  I just really like good food.  And now I own a couple of killer workout programs so I justify eating even more delicious food!


4 - Movies.  I don't know if I can consider this a hobby, I just like to watch movies.  A friend recently asked me if I'm a "movie buff."  I think I'd have to say no.  I don't know a lot about movies, and though I've seen my fair share I wouldn't say that I've seen a ton of movies, most of my favorites aren't on any official lists or anything, but I like watching movies.  And since it's my industry I should probably list this as a hobby eh?  But seriously, I do like me some movie time.


5 - I can't really think of anything else...I have other interests - music, dancing, astronomy, at-home science experiments, education, Disney, arts & crafts - but nothing I really spend a significant amount of time doing.  Maybe I should take up a new hobby...

#22

22. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? 15 years?

I wrote a similar post to this about 3 years ago, and I think my path is already quite different from what I'd envisioned there.  Which is why these kinds of questions are so fun!

This question is also hard for me because I don't really know where to see myself in 6 months, let alone 10-15 years, but I'll try anyway.

5 years:   Still living in LA - hopefully in my own place.  Natty's great, and my current situation with her is absolutely perfect for where I am right now.  But in 5 years I hope to be at a point where I might even be able to own a place out here (possible, though not necessarily probable).  I'll have lots more commercials under my belt.  I'll have joined the union by then, be getting my free classes and yearly free pair of shoes (true story, sometimes being an actor is really cool).  A couple of TV appearances - co-starring and guest-starring roles.  Things will be good.  I may have permanently transitioned to perpetually short hair.  I will have a new scooter - they only last 40,000 miles or so and I'm already at 10,000 with Phin.  Hopefully I'll have a new car as well.  Charley's gettin' up there.  The relationship department is anyone's guess.  I will have also joined the ranks of the family ward regardless of whether I'm accompanied by a wife.

10 years:  Kickin' it in Cali.  In 10 years I'll hopefully have a super swanky place in a really nice neighborhood.  Cool furniture.  Maybe a birdbath.  I'd like to have landed a series regular role on a successful sitcom - something that runs for 6-7 years and gets picked up for syndication.  Maybe I'll have "sold out" and become an advertising spokesman for something like Apple or Hot Pockets.  I think I'll still have a scooter.  I really like my scooter.  I think maybe there will be some non-profit organizations involved in my life.  Something educationally themed.  I'll volunteer at schools and do plays at the children's theater.  Hopefully there will be a wife and a couple of little ones in the picture by then, but again - anyone's guess.  If there isn't a wife, there may be a cat.  Hypoallergenic cuz my mom's allergic. 

15 years:  I'll be almost 45.  That kind of blows my mind right now.  I don't even know what to project.  Successful career, maybe by that time I can move back to Utah and work from there like the guy on Modern Family.  I hope I don't have a bad haircut.  I also hope that I've managed to keep myself grounded and that I've never been called to be a bishop.

#21

21. If you could have one superpower, what would it be and what would you do with it first?

I've given this some thought and as cool a things like fire, flight, or invisibility would be, I think the superpower I'd choose would be the ability to transport myself anywhere instantaneously - even better - if I can transport other people with me.  Talk about some killer dates.

First thing I'd do?  Sell my car.

Downside?  Roadtrips kind of become pointless.  But I guess just because you have a superpower, doesn't mean you always have to use it.  It would just be nice to cut down on travel time.