+ I’ve somehow landed a badass wife that I know can achieve anything that she wants. She has high expectations and will do what it takes to meet them. It’s inspiring to be around.
+ I may have taken a couple slaps to the face these last two weeks, but I am able to quickly recover and move on because of my best friend, who is always there when I need her. She understands me and will show empathy or kick my butt into gear, depending on the situation.
+ The team I have around me is so special. I’m proud to have them in my life.
+ Started in on story-boarding for Breakfast at Gerardo’s.
+ Had coffee with an inspiring woman who loves film even more than I do and who is determined to get her hands dirty. I’m excited at the possibilities of what could come from us working together.
+ Progress was made on the outline of my next feature, Easier Said Than Done.
+ I decided to go ahead and start in on a pretty big rewrite for my feature script, Rosebush. I’m determined to get it into Angela Lansbury’s hands.
+ I got chosen to participate in World Book Night. On April 23, I get to hand out 20 free copies of Maya Angelou’s “I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings.”
+ An unreleased instrumental and freestyle (from 1997) by the late great J Dilla was unsurfaced yesterday!
+ I got the mop on my head cut! My hairstylist kills it every time.

I’m looking forward to spending the weekend with my wife, great friends, good drinks, the Superbowl (go Patriots) and the SF Giants. Enjoy your weekend!

+ The Roots released their 13th studio album, Undun.
+ I ran a good amount this week.
+ Listened to some old LP’s over dinner with a friend last night.
+ Tomorrow I get to celebrate my birthday with some special people.

I’ve been a bit anxious this week because I’m not getting the things done that are my top priorities. It’s time to reevaluate where I’m putting my efforts versus where they should be aimed.

Hope you all have a great weekend.

Lots to be thankful for this week…

+ Woke up to see another day.
+ The Roots’ upcoming album, UNDUN, was streaming all week on NPR. I’m likely to have it memorized before I buy it on official release day, December 6.
+ I’m blessed to have had a bit of freelance work come my way this week, which I welcome with open arms.
+ Watched my sister-in-laws’ women’s college basketball team play twice this week.
+ Benny Gold released his Winter 2011 Lookbook this week. One of each please.
+ Made some big strides with the Queen To Be rewrite this week.
+ The Austin Film Festival opened up submissions for next year’s screenwriting competition. I’m going to have two scripts ready before the deadline in May.

This weekend I get to hang out with some friends and scour Oakland for the best Christmas tree we can find. Have a great weekend.

I’m sorry Nas. You’re an amazing emcee. One of the best! But, I am going to have to go against you on this one. If I don’t get a good night of sleep soon, I’m likely to severely injure myself doing something stupid. Plus, your sentiments are not really fair. I know I don’t want to be judged based on my extended family members. So therefore, sleeping this weekend is exactly what I intend to do.

What I am thankful for this week:

+ Sun! The weather has been an absolute rock star this week.
+ Got a haircut so I’ll hopefully look fresh in Austin next week.
+ My wife surprised me and brought home a log of amazing goat cheese.
+ Saw Los Rakas & Questlove perform live at the Life is Living street festival in Oakland.
+ This week’s workouts were on point!
+ Sly Sylvester is 90% done.

Have a great weekend!

- til next time – Kim

+ DADT was repealed! All of our service men and women should be respected.
+ The weather has been gorgeous in the Bay.
+ I got to shake hands with Phife Dawg from A Tribe Called Quest.
+ I gave a hi-five to Zoe Dunning, bad-ass retired Navy Commander who made a significant impact on the DADT repeal.
+ Phonte let loose his new album, Charity Starts at Home, early for those who pre-ordered. AND he signed it (shown above). I love Phonte and his album, per usual,  is dope!
+ The Sly Sylvester shoot is here! Both days this weekend.
+ Speaking of Sly Sylvester, we reached the halfway mark of our Fundraising goal this week! Thanks to those who’ve contributed to our Kickstarter project.
+ Family and friends have stepped up and been so supportive with helping us put together this film.

Hope you all have a great weekend! I hope to survive the shoot and see you on Monday.

- til next time – Kim

+ My wife surprised me with a lovely bouquet of yellow tulips. Yes, she’s a keeper.
+ Booked my trip to Austin for the Austin Film Festival.
+ Went with my best friend to catch Ray LaMontagne & Brandi Carlile perform live… outside… while watching a gorgeous sunset.
+ Stayed alive despite not having made a trip to the grocery store in forever.
+ Had the motivation to pick up those neglected dumbbells three times this week.
+ We’ve reached the 1/3 funding mark in our Kickstarter Fundraising project for Sly Sylvester. People believing in you is exhilarating and slightly terrifying.
+ We’re getting closer to shooting day for Sly Sylvester. I’m heading to the store today to stock up on caffeine for the next week.

This weekend is filled with Sly Sylvester meetings and to-do’s. Plus, I have my last rec league basketball game, which I’m thankful for. My body’s physically ready for the break.

I hope you all have a great weekend.

- til next time – Kim

First, which needs to be noted apart from the other positives this week is that my wife and I celebrated our wedding anniversary. Well, because of our current work load, we actually didn’t get to “celebrate” just yet, but we’re taking Saturday night off and will be sharing the evening together. It’s a big day! The anniversary of the day I tricked my wife into marrying me… sucker.

Other awesome things that happened this week:

+ Received a personal phone call from a representative at the Austin Film Festival, congratulating me on making it to the second round.
+ Had a meeting with the first cast member announced for Sly Sylvester. I am so pumped that we’re making a movie!
+ Spent a fun-filled weekend camping with some friends on the Russian River.
+ Received a beautiful tee from Award Tour. The coloring of this piece makes me feel like I’m a kid again, riding my bike with my best friend Leann over to the local market to grab an It’s It.

+ Put my sleep deprivation to the side and took myself on a date to see a concert at The New Parish. I went because Jean Grae was performing, but I never ended up seeing her because midnight came around and my eyes wouldn’t stay open… she STILL hadn’t taken the stage. But, one of the openers was Holly Saucy, an Oakland native, who freaking blew me away.

This weekend is filled with auditions, another table reading with one of our already-established cast members (who will be announced shortly) and somehow I’ll fit in my weekly rec b-ball game! Hope you all have a great weekend!

- til next time – Kim

+ The opportunity to make my own short film. I’ve been up early and not hitting the sack until midnight every night because of Sly Sylvester, but despite the amount of work involved, it’s been a blast.
+ We had our friend Melissa over for dinner one night this week. She’s going to be helping us with production. It’s awesome to have such supportive people in my life.
+ Received notification from the Austin Film Festival that Queen To Be made it to the second round of their Screenwriting Competition. Despite it not making it as a semifinalist, I’m still ecstatic. There were about 5800 submissions and only 10% made it to the second round.
+ Received Miasco‘s new “I’m Not Lost” tee. The design is inspired by the quote, “Not all those who wander are lost,” which I believe is J.R.R. Tolkien.

This weekend I will be camping with some close friends. It’ll be a nice short mental break from Sly Sylvester, but I’m sure there will be discussions about the project while we’re sitting around the campfire.

Hope that you all have a great Labor Day weekend.

- til next time – Kim

+ Spending last Saturday with my family and some friends as my sister hosted a scrumdiddlyumptious BBQ.
+ Watching Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps. I’m thankful that I got to cozey up with my wife for an evening. I’m also thankful I now know never to watch that movie again.
+ First tomato showed up!

+ Got some new Field Notes Steno books. These will soon be filled with million-dollar script ideas.

+ My rec league hoop team stepped it up this week! We got our first win, thanks to the shooting of Kelly, the hustle of Sammy, the beautiful touch of Kasia, the rebounding madness of Melissa and the leadership of Lish. I’m proud of the whole crew.
+ An article I wrote about the San Francisco Film Society’s Young Filmmaker’s Camp was published on SF360.
+ Had dinner and wine one evening this week with a close friend.
+ Ran the local reservoir with that same close friend, then rode our bikes to a local coffee shop where we worked all afternoon.
+ Joined my neighborhood online message board community. I’m excited to get to know our neighbors and to keep up with what’s going on in my hood.
+ Jay-Z and Kanye West released their album, Watch The Throne. Many prematurely claimed that it was over-hyped, but I’m enjoying the project.

This weekend? It’s going to be epic.

Tonight – I’ll be making dinner for some friends.
Saturday – Listen to live music and eat some tasty grub at my neighborhood street faire.
Sunday – I get to spend the evening with my beautiful wife, close friends, and this woman:

Hope you all have a great weekend.

- til next time – Kim

Still, there’s a lot I have to be thankful for this week, such as…

+ Observed at the SFFS Young Filmmaker’s Camp
+ Applied to a position at Lucas Film
+ Went and saw Cowboys & Aliens
+ Ate amazing Thai food
+ Had a super fun time playing with my rec league hoop team
+ Purchased a rug for the living room
+ Made progress on the Super Ted rewrite

Tonight my wife and I are participating in an animation master class led by Disney animator John Musker.

This weekend I’ll be headed out to my hometown of Napa to hang with family and friends at a BBQ hosted by my little sis, who is a cooking master! Hope you all have a great weekend.

- til next time – Kim