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In other words, a bad day. One of the worst in a while — now, I’m just thankful that it’s almost over.
I, of course, had another dentist appointment today. Apparently, we’re going to be seeing that Patrick haphazardly finds collections of stories to tell on days that he’s gone to the dentist. I guess it’s a way to go - but I’m starting to wonder if I need to add a new category to the blog called: soap box. Maybe not just yet.
But instead of talking about my day explicitly, I’m going to talk about something else. Something I’m sure you all want to hear my feelings about:
April 16
The day had been long and the night was unfruitful. Sitting down in front of the computer to hammer out another press release (slated for release soon) drove me to nearly shake. I just wasn’t in the mood. I needed to get out of the house for a bit - and after I ran over to the casino for a bit to see Carla, it was proven that lady luck was not in my corner for the night. I had fun, sure — but I didn’t rake in the dough off the craps table that I’m used to. Bummer. On the way home, I balanced about 3 calls on my cell. Tried to call Tira, connected with Carla a few minutes behind me also driving, and ended up chatting things up with Adrian for a bit. We had a conversation that I couldn’t post until today. But it’s on a topic that’s been on our minds the past 24 hours: snakes.
Now, know that I’m not trying to start a flame war here or anything - just stating a simple fact about something publicly available on the site, alongside something we’ve fought to make very-evident: that everyone is welcome to post here (except those toting Viagra, Cialis, or other forms of …ahem… male enhancement pharmaceuticals.) However - with that disclaimer comes the common Patrick Pause™ and then a comment that I feel is pretty on key:
What would possess someone to promote a Myst-related film project on the very website of the only Myst-related film project currently endorsed or otherwise supported by Cyan?
If you don’t have the scoop - here’s the deal: yesterday a gentlemen posted a call for assistance regarding a Myst-themed project he’s involved in which is shooting on IMAX in Colorado. Shortly after seeing it, Adrian and I started feeling a little uncomfortable about the snakes and discussed what action we were going to take (if any at all). The threat of other individuals trying to snake this project away is a little unnerving. And there are definitely some snakes out there, and things are bidding war going on that we just can’t talk about.
Adrian and I had talked for a while about our discomfort both as to the situation, and as to our reaction to it. This blog is meant to be a periscope into the minds and hearts of your’s truly - but there has always been some hesitation regarding showing a little bit too much of our humanity, fear and insecurities. (Read: circa 2002). Initially. The reality is that even though we don’t think that this IMAX event is anything to be taken seriously, the very nature of what such a announcement proposes is very, very scary. And, I think I’ve taken it upon myself to disclose to you readers officially as of now that: I am scared sh*tless. I was scared sh*tless four years ago. I am scared sh*tless now. I will continue to be scared sh*tless for some time to come. And to any snakes who might see this as a fracture in my resolve: I will even be scared sh*tless on set shooting the movie you want to make.
Late last night, I ended up e-mailing Tony to let him know of the news. My subject line was not unlike my above statement of resolve: Myst Movie on IMAX? Wow!
I told him it was worth a chuckle. He agreed.
Adrian is gonna kill me for this…
10:00 pm
Apr 17 2008
Yea, I’d be scared sh*tless too.
You’ve spent most of your life dreaming to do this, and at least once before you thought the opportunity had eluded you.
So pretty much every time you hear of someone else beating you to the punch, it demorilizes you. Understandably so.
Don’t worry, you’ve got hundreds, if not THOUSANDS of people who are here to help you get along with this project. Seeing as most of these “projects” are pointless attempts to garner attention, I wouldn’t worry too much.
Also, understand this, Cyan has given you their full backing for a “Ti’ana” movie. Why in the name of GOD would they have projects for “Atrus” or “D’ni” run alongside it at the same time? Especially with them having such high hopes for this (your) specific project.
To Adrian and Patrick, don’t worry. We’re here for you.
If you have any episodic moments in the night where you dream about snakes on a plane… well… know that at least the morally defunct and socially ignorant people will still be here to support you in decoding your dreams.
*Nek’rahm notices he’s the only one that would fit the bill listed above*
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