Sham-Wow!

Updating a blog is not the easiest thing to do when there is really nothing going on in one's life. The job hunt continues, as I have applied to around 25 different places with no luck thus far. I should call the one television station today, but have no idea what to say. "Hi, my name is Pat, have you decided whether or not you're going to hire me yet? I don't want to sound desperate, but I am." I don't know.
Despite the uncertainty of things now, this isn't even what I'm worried about most. My biggest concern right now is what's going to happen after this? If I don't get a TV job, I'll end up with something that pays the bills, which is all fine and dandy, but once Abby leaves there's no way that I will be able to pack up and go somewhere that has jobs for me, such as New York, DC, or LA. I imagine that I'd be stuck inconviencing my parents for a ridiculous amount of time as I struggle to pay off my debt. So, I really hope I get this news job so I can get a decent amount of experience in my field and not waste away in retail or restaurants.
Recently, quite a few of my photos have been garnering interest on Flickr, which is cool. I've mentioned recently how I'd like to spend more time this year on photography, as I feel I have slacked off over the past year or so. The self portrait project has been fun, but I haven't shot on film since May or June and that needs to change. At any rate, here are my top five most interesting photos according to Flickr. You can see a common theme among all but one, which is more than likely popular amongst the perverts in the world.

I think my job search will be relegated to internet searching for awhile. My car is getting low on gas and I'm not too keen on spending too much right now. I'd like to keep my expenses as low as humanly possible as the bank account now only has two digits before the decimal. However, I do need to open a bank account down here, so maybe I'll take care of that and then remain parked here for awhile. I was really counting on a museum pay today, but apparently that is next Friday. Perhaps I'll need it more then anyway.
For a more upbeat update, LOST has been absolutely fantastic so far this season. Learning more about the island's history, Widmore, and connections between characters has been awesome. It took me over an hour to get to sleep after the most recent episode. LOST and Harry Potter are a testament to how much I enjoy a story that is well-told with a keen attention to detail.

Aw, Here It Goes...

What better time to start blogging than now? I have been heavily documenting this past year in a variety of ways, and now with a little extra time on my hands, I've come to the decision that I might as well write about it too.

Just two days ago I drove from my parents' house in Southern New Jersey to my new apartment here in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. I imagine that the next few weeks will provide me with several culture shocks. I am fully in "red state" territory. Thus far, the majority of my time has been spent filling out job applications anywhere that I can. I sent a reel and resume into the local NBC affiliate, which for some reason has not yet been received. Clearly, that would be the job of choice. I'd love to get a job in the industry my degree is in and gain some valuable experience.

Though the job hunt has been somewhat tedious, I have the luxury of coming home to the apartment I share with the lovely and talented Abby. It is a decent place (see the photo), just about the right size for a young couple starting their lives after school is out. If I do get the NBC job, I think we'll relocate to a newer apartment in the Market Commons District, a nice little area being built up not too far from here. That is assuming that Abby decides to remain with her current position, which is not the likeliest of scenarios.

In addition to getting a job and being a contributing member of this household, my main goal in this year is to get into better shape and generally live a healthier lifestyle. Once the money starts coming in, I'll be joining a gym. Prior to that, I hope to get a lot of walking and/or jogs in as the weather down here is considerably warmer than back up North. I also wouldn't mind taking up tennis with Abby. She has repeatedly made it clear that she is horrible at the sport, which should make us about even. On top of all the activity, I need to focus on eating better and having an overall healthy lifestyle.

As most who would read this already know, I have been doing a project in which I take a self portrait every day for a year. Today is day 191, just past the halfway mark. Although the quality anf creativity of photographs has declined recently, I am proud of how well I am sticking to this, having missed only one day (121). I am open to ideas for different photos or shoots to try, as I now only have two days out of the remaining six months planned.

I suppose that today's post will end here. My computer is currently located on the floor and it is not the most comfortable position to be typing in. Hopefully my updates will be frequent and will soon include tales of job offers and success.