Wise words. Awesome song. Maybe not wise words, but relevant to the middle class. I am not in the middle class, to I imagine that I'll be at the very least hated by someone.
Anyway, it's a new year (well, as far as 19 days can be considered new), and as usual I don't know what the fuck is coming up next. I've got plenty of unpaid film work (well, not plenty, but enough to keep me occupied over the first few months of the year), one more semester of study (gotta do a bunch of theory, but Centrelink are finally going to pay me again, so I guess it sort of balances).
Actually, I have a beef with Centrelink (OK, not out of the ordinary) about going back on youth allowance. I am continuing the same course of study, but because the course is only just recently approved for payment, I don't actually receive any money until the semester starts, whereas if I was already getting paid, the money would continue over the holidays. WTF? I've been studying full time for a year with no money and bugger all income (other than occasional cover band gigs and the few times I would be paid a meager amount to be on a film). What am I supposed to do? Get a job for 2 months? OK, fair enough, I could do part-time/casual work that I can scale back when I'm at uni again. I did try to look for work (not particularly hard), but I don't want to be someone who puts aside my aspirations just to earn a god-damn living. Don't tell me I can get a job to save up for stuff I need to do what I want, because so many people fall into the trap of getting stuck in their shitty jobs and lose all motivation to get creative.
So, here's what is potentially cool about this year (now and future):
Just about finished mixing an EP for a band that I recorded a demo song for late last year. They seem to have some interest, which could work to my advantage if they go anywhere and like what I do (which they seem to, and I don't think I'm doing too shabby a job with just the bare essentials at my fingertips). Even if they don't go anywhere, it's something that if I have my name attached to it and someone likes the sounds, they might want to know more about me. I'm hoping this is a good inroad to the studio side of things.
Feature film looking for attachments etc. I had this brought to my attention by the lovely Jules at the Screen Academy (where I currently study, albeit the fact that I should have finished by now), and I've promptly gotten my CV ready to go off. Getting paid (even if it's a reduced rate) to be on a film (one that is being shot up north somewhere) would be an amazing experience. I will do whatever job anyone needs to get on a film set and shmooze away. I can put up with heat.
World's Greatest Shave. This is a big step for me, having been with the hair for about 7 years, and having never really done any charity fundraising before. I really hope to get plenty of support for this, so I can feel good about doing it and throwing a big event at the tav to mark the occasion. Please visit my page and donate some money by credit card, or leave me a message on my facebook/phone/email telling me how much you want to donate, and whether you want to save the hair, or shave it. I have an official receipt book that I can whip out when I get your money so you can claim it on tax. Just make sure you have the money, and that I will be able to see you before the big day (or that you're able to bring money on the day).
So, yeah. Good times, I guess.
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