Writing again!
Over the past several days, I’ve been kicking around an idea for a script that I’ve been wanting to write. The idea has been around longer than 3 days, but today I just started writing down notes, notes, and more notes. In just a short time I had written down enough to start developing the story. I have a handful of characters in mind that I want to work in, but will have to write them in as I go. Where was this idea when I was home for 2+ weeks? Had I had this moment while I was off work for 2.5 weeks…I could have been done with this. If I can just get through the first write, I’ll be happy.
Memories and John Hughes
My weekend is coming to a quick end and I’m not particularly thrilled about that. I’m trying to enjoy what’s left of the summer, but have so much going on that it’s only going to get more chaotic as Fall approaches. We did make it out to the lake house over the weekend and had a great time swimming and tubing behind the boat. I’m very sore today and have had to ice my shoulder that I’m trying to rehabilitate so that I can drum again for a longer period of time without my bursitis kicking in.
I managed to catch up with a few old friends on facebook over the weekend which was amusing. Catching up with two in particular really triggered some funny memories that I have no idea how I forgot in the first place. I was able to scribble a few thoughts into my comedy journal. I have an incredible memory but it’s funny what and how others remember from their perspective of the same experience. This is encouraging me to write more, but also hook back up with my writing partner so that we can put funnier stories together and get some of the short films captured and posted online. I really think people will enjoy them.
I was sorry to hear about Writer/Director John Hughes this week. I’ve always been a huge fan of his work. I’m not sure what else to say about him at the moment other than he set the bar high for anyone trying to write the next great coming of age story. I can remember when I was growing up, I watched John Hughes movies over and over and was constantly quoting them with friends. To this day I can still quote a John Hughes movie in just about any situation.
RIP John Hughes
