last night, Cupidity won "Best Graphics" and "Best Choreography" so sweet on us :D We also got to see lots of other worthy competitors - there were some good films and also some really pretty cameras. Someone please buy me a Red, thanks in advance. Also nicolemarieh came to both the screening and the awards to please thank her for being rad.

Okay I already loved my lil' G1 Android phone, but now google is making me love it even more! There's a new program called Google Tracks, and you can record your paths and it will record your journey via GPS and can then upload it to your personalized google maps. THEN it gives you DATA which you all know I LOVE data! Today I walked home from work:

Total Distance: 5.22 km (3.2 mi)
Total Time: 48:46
Moving Time: 40:47
Average Speed: 6.45 km/h (4.0 mi/h)
Average Moving Speed: 7.68 km/h (4.8 mi/h)
Max Speed: 8.10 km/h (5.0 mi/h)
Min Elevation: 16 m (52 ft)
Max Elevation: 151 m (497 ft)
Elevation Gain: 513 m (1683 ft)
Max Grade: 43 %
Min Grade: 8 %
Recorded: Wed Jul 08 17:21:09 PDT 2009


At times the GPS tracking is a little wonky (unless I walked inside a few buildings without even noticing) but otherwise it's supercool. Plus I can see how many times I had to cross the street because a damned sidewalk was closed.

Last week I played softball with some people. It was super-fun but I didn't get a chance to change into shorts and there were no secure areas so I couldn't change out of my jeans. I was wearing boxers but I didn't know anyone so I didn't wanna seem too comfortable in front of them..

I also didn't eat enough before the game so when we were done I was absolutely famished. I went across the street to Burger Master or something like that to get a shake. At said establishment I found the markings of the middle management with too much time on their hands: tons of signs. Everywhere. Here's the first one (well, two I guess) I saw at the counter:

From Cell phone

That was only the beginning. There were signs just about everywhere:

From Cell phone

Unfortunately that one came out blurry, but the sign says PLEASE TAKE ONLY WHAT YOU NEED!!! WASTE ONLY INCREASES COST!!! THANK YOU (Wish I could remember what the smaller sign said..)

Sadly, my stuff was ready by then so I didn't get a chance to take a picture of the CUPS ARE FOR WATER ONLY!! sign or the notice stating please take a plate for the salad bar but SALAD BAR IS NOT INCLUDED WITH ANY MEAL!! and it was instead sold by the pound. I hope to be back there again someday and see what else they made a sign for due to one customer doing something incorrectly.

See if you can find any substance in this insane 7 minute ramble..

Hi Alaska, I appreciate speaking directly TO you, the people I serve, as your Governor.

People who know me know that besides faith and family, nothing's more important to me than our beloved Alaska. Serving her people is the greatest honor I could imagine.

I want Alaskans to grasp what can be in store for our state. We were purchased as a territory because a member of President Abe Lincoln's cabinet, William Seward, providentially saw in this great land, vast riches, beauty, strategic placement on the globe, and opportunity. He boldly looked "North to the Future". But he endured such ridicule and mocking for his vision for Alaska, remember the adversaries scoffed, calling this "Seward's Folly". Seward withstood such disdain as he chose the uncomfortable, unconventional, but RIGHT path to secure Alaska, so Alaska could help secure the United States.


People who know me know that besides faith and family, nothing's more important to me than our beloved Alaska.

Alaska's mission - to contribute to America. We're strategic IN the world as the air crossroads OF the world, as a gatekeeper of the continent. Bold visionaries knew this - Alaska would be part of America's great destiny.

Our destiny to be reached by responsibly developing our natural resources. This land, blessed with clean air, water, wildlife, minerals, AND oil and gas. It's energy! God gave us energy.
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So to serve the state is a humbling responsibility, because I know in my soul that Alaska is of such import, for America's security, in our very volatile world. And you know me by now, I promised even four years ago to show MY independence... no more conventional "politics as usual".

And we are doing well! My administration's accomplishments speak for themselves. We work tirelessly for Alaskans.

We aggressively and responsibly develop our resources because they were created to be used to better our world... to HELP people... and we protect the environment and Alaskans (the resource owners) foremost with our policies.

Here's some of the things we've done:

We created a petroleum integrity office to oversee safe development. We held the line FOR Alaskans on Point Thomson - and finally for the first time in decades - they're drilling for oil and gas.

We have AGIA, the gasline project - a massive bi-partisan victory (the vote was 58 to 1!) - also succeeding as intended - protecting Alaskans as our clean natural gas will flow to energize us, and America, through a competitive, pro-private sector project. This is the largest private sector energy project, ever. THIS is energy independence.

And ACES - another bipartisan effort - is working as intended and industry is publicly acknowledging its success. Our new oil and gas "clear and equitable formula" is so Alaskans will no longer be taken advantage of. ACES incentivizes NEW exploration and development and JOBS that were previously not going to happen with a monopolized North Slope oil basin.

We cleaned up previously accepted unethical actions; we ushered in bi-partisan Ethics Reform.

We also slowed the rate of government growth, we worked with the Legislature to save billions of dollars for the future, and I made no lobbyist friends with my hundreds of millions of dollars in budget vetoes... but living beyond our means today is irresponsible for tomorrow.

We took government out of the dairy business and put it back into private-sector hands - where it should be.

( only 6 minutes to go! )

The video is a trip. It sounds like it's been sped up about 25%.

Just got this email..

Hey all!

If you are receiving this email it means the judges have awarded you something! And I ain't telling you what until about 10:45pm on July 9th!

Congratulations! You guys really did a great job this year and definitely made this our most successful year to date!

See you Thursday!

krk nordenstrom
Seattle Producer
48 Hour Film Project

woot! Here's the deets:
July 9th at the Harvard Exit Theatre - 9pm - $10!

Here's the facebook invite: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=111847588872&ref=mf

Here's the movie!


If you missed it the first time, now is your chance to see it on the big screen!

Did you know Canada has these things called MARMOTS? They're weird.

I've been very bad with updating. I'm sorry! As a treat, I will read you another excerpt from my favorite book, "Growing Up Straight: What Every Thoughtful Parent Should Know About Homosexuality" by Peter and Barbara Wyden, 1965.

Today's chapter: Chapter 7 - When Homosexuality First Becomes Visible: The Prehomosexual Child"


TOO FEW PREHOMOSEXUAL children are identified in time to be helped. Most of them are allowed to drift slowly into full-fledged adult homosexuality, as in the following case..

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Unknown to the parents, numerous tell-tale clues of prehomosexuality were visible quite early in this case, as they are in the vast majority of other such boys. The pattern of behavior is now fairly clear. Most of these boys tend to be overpolite and obedient, anxious to please adults, to be charming, witty, and "cute." Sensitivity and enjoyment of solitude are not prehomosexual symptoms. However, of Dr. Bieber's 106 homosexual study subjects, 89 avoided physical fights; 75 were excessively fearful of physical injury in childhood; 60 were isolates or "lone wolves"; and 33 played predominantly with girls before puberty. Equally revealing were two negative characteristics. When these homosexuals were children, only 17 participated in competitive group games and only 16 played baseball.

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The doctors' discovery about the unpopularity of baseball with these youngsters is particularly interesting. In fact, it has come to be considered something of a classic in phychiatric (sic?) circles, all the more because the boys' fear of the game was associated with two major themes that kept appearing in their dreams. These themes were described as follows:

"The fear of the 'fast' ball, apprehenesively anticipated as injuring their genitals (castration anxiety, and the inability to bat. The bat splinters, collapses, or the ball is weakly hit (fear of lack of mastery, fear of humiliation, impotence)."

Coming up next time: how to tell if your daughter is in a prelesbianism phase.

The ghosts of Farrah and Ed are probably pretty pissed at losing out on their rolling stone/entertainment weekly memorial covers

Cupidity from shane regan on Vimeo.

Character: Kristy or Kyle Brown, Illustrator
Prop: a tie
Line: "Wrong. Guess again."
Genre: Holiday Film

turned out really well! Unfortunately it only has one guaranteed showing... UNLESS it wins an audience choice award! So if you're free tomorrow, please come support us!



When Cupid shows up to Ben's V-Day Party, Ben begs Cupid to set him up with his big crush - who also happens to be Cupid's ex-girlfriend.

The 48 hour Film contest includes certain elements that must be put into your film. For every film:
Character: Kristy or Kyle Brown, Illustrator
Prop: a tie
Line: "Wrong. Guess again."

For our film specifically:
Genre: Holiday Film

BUY TICKETS ONLINE! https://tickets.landmarktheatres.com/Landmark.aspx?TheatreID=243 Come and vote for us so we can win Audience Choice for the 2nd straight year!

NOTE: There are two sets of films that night, 6:30 and 9. Make sure to purchase tickets for the 9pm showing!

Tuesday, June 23, 9pm
Harvard Exit Theatre
807 East Roy
Seattle, WA

I took pictures for an upcoming production called The Maids. They turned out pretty well.



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When I put in my notice I mentioned that I was available through the 14th Sunday; since I tend to work weekends it didn't seem odd to have my last day on Sunday. However the posted schedule week goes Sunday through Saturday, so apparently our schedule writer just decided to put me on for week ending 6/13 and then that's it. I checked the schedule like 12 times just to make sure.. my name was no longer listed. I don't have to work 5am this Sunday which is a RELIEF as I would have had to go from there straight to approximately 10 hours at a tech rehearsal after staying up all night tonight procrastinating finishing up the sound edits.

It really didn't feel that weird.. still hasn't sunk in? Maybe it never will. I've never been one to think about the past, and I think I'm already over the ol' grocery store. 10.5 years there.. sure, but that was yesterday! Bring on tomorrow.

Since I haven't worked much at the store lately, many people had no idea until today I came up and told them goodbye. It was a strange experience - telling them that I have moved on from retail and gone on to a for reals job that actually applies to my areas of interest. Many were amazed - once you hit a certain point at the grocery store people tend to stay there due to the extreme reliability of paycheck, hours, and benefits. The very act of choosing passion over security is a disruptive one; I didn't really realize that until I told my co-workers why I changed workplaces. At the very least, I have given my former co-workers a bit of inspiration if they feel helpless. It sounds kinda silly or self-help-sappy, but I really felt that when telling them why I'd gone - I truly felt my risk-taking was one of the few lead-by-examples I've ever done :]

So, goodbye apron, so long time card, and hello beard (if I were so inclined!) And most importantly, HELLO NO WORK ON WEEKENDS!

Now that I have a desk job I need to keep active! The problem is I find exercise SO BORING. On the contrary, I can play games like kickball, softball, hockey, to no end; like I will pass out on the playing field before deciding I am done.

SO I signed up for a softball team! We play tomorrow ow! Also I might play ultimate frisbee with some random craigslist strangers tonight. If anyone else is super-competitive and likes to play sports, please play with me sometime!!

I did sound design for Maria/Stuart, a play that closed last night at Theater Schmeater. I was pretty proud of my work! It helped that the play was cool. For the pre-show, I made a neat soundscape/mashup mixing old superhero shows, dialogue, theme songs, and cool music.. almost 20 minutes long! It turned out really cool. Unfortunately pre-show is not the best time to ask people to sit quietly and listen, so it didn't get noticed too much. As such, I am making it available for download if anyone is curious. Give it a listen!

Pre-show soundscape for Maria/Stuart - by Shane Regan!

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/act/1208855836.html

Hello,
i have been going on nude hikes since last year and so far havent had any problems
so iam seeking a Single,or Divorced woman who is Over 30 and hopefully a Nudist also
it is Great to be out in the woods naked
iam serious,,not into anything weird and you have nothing to worry about
and iam open and willing to meet in person first and go from there
there are alot of trails on the Mountain Loop Highway that are great for doing this
anyone out there want to go along?
NO guys at all

I have a new job now. It's pretty cool. I have my own desk and my own computer and just about everything about it is fantastic. Almost done with my old job.. only 4 work days left. I would elaborate but I am sleepy and I have to get up early tomorrow to go to work. Thankfully it's the second-to-last time I'll be doing that. I am a little shy about bragging about my job, because it seems like everyone is miserable at their own workplaces. I know I shouldn't feel guilty, because I didn't win this job, I earned it, and who knows if anyone would even like this job..

Similar to moving in to my own place, away from roommates, I don't think I'll be able to go back to a job that doesn't make me happy. I've been there, I'm over it, and I'm stubborn. Plus, I have enough things I'm good at that I shouldn't have to compromise. Financial insecurity used to freak me out, so I found a way to not have to worry about that. (Prostitution, obviously.) I couldn't stand Kent, so I didn't let the opportunity to move to Seattle pass me by. Now, I have left behind a secure, well-paying job on the basis that I wasn't happy with it. It takes me a long time, but damned if I don't cross things off my Life Goals list!

By the way, when I said I wasn't going to elaborate earlier, I meant I wasn't going to coherently elaborate.

Okay one more thing. This guilt thing. I've always had a tough time putting myself in any sort of spotlight. I am easily the least actor-y of all actors I know. On stage of course I can and love to do anything, but when it comes to advertising myself, talking about myself.. I can't do it. I, like many people when they are placed in a spot to talk about their passion, fear that the moment I say something complimentary about myself someone will stand up and yell "FAKER! This guy is not a true actor! Also, he's not a photographer! He just fakes it! Also, if he didn't take such nice care of his hair he'd be totally ugly!" O, the wicked web of rejection! My mind is great at rationalizing it too.. "Sure, other people might have the same fears. But YOU.. you have a reason for these fears! After all, you never took photography lessons, or learned the technical stuff.." etc. etc.

Those are my weaker moments. I've never been one to look back; I am always looking ahead. Kinda useful, but boy it sure keeps me from feeling good about what I've done. What have I done for me LATELY, I'll ask? Why would anyone care what I'm up to? That's why I can never think of stories.. I've never felt my life was interesting enough to share.

Seriously though enough of the depressive stuff. The POINT is that I often feel my good news will make someone else feel bad about themselves, or that I'm an asshole if I accomplish great things. I've posted this quote before, but I seriously need to get it tattooed to my eyelids so I never have to worry about whining like I did a few paragraphs ago:

our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. we ask ourselves, who am i to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous? actually, who are you not to be? you are a child of god. your playing small doesn’t serve the world. there’s nothing enlighteened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. we were born to make manifest the glory of god that is within us. it’s not just in some of us, it’s in everyone. and as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. as we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

Okay bye!

LOLs. I am not sure why Eminem still goes to these MTV movie awards, and also Sascha Baron Cohen has some mega-balls. (if you didn't know that already)



For those who have not seen the trailer for Bruno yet:



Can't wait.

It's a Cheezburger Night wif the Seattle Mariners!!!1! (Safeco Field on Thursday, July 9) Bring awl of ur frends and familee 2 dis fun event. We will haz sum awesum pre-game festivitiez and u can meet sum noo Cheez Frends! And if u buy ur tickets thru dis speshul offer, u git a FREE Cheezburger Nite t-shirt! Woo hoo!!1!! C u awl der!


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So violamarie and her husband actually know Ben Friggin' Folds. Like they know each other! I KNOW. She received an extra ticket to the Thursday show and invited me because I am pretty cool. Also the whole birthday thing.

She wasn't sure when she called, but at the show we learned for sure.. not only were they 4th row seats at the Paramount, they were also backstage passes. Amazing. Ben Folds has been one of my favorite singer/songwriters for more than 10 years, so it was hard to not geek out too much. Should I mention I have a pristine copy of Fear of Pop? Tell him Reinhold Mesner is my favorite BFF album?? Ask for a hug? Ahhhh.

After the show, we sat in a room backstage at the Paramount and waited for Mr. Folds to finish up with the fan club members. It was interesting to watch; the road manager was not pushing fan club members through or even telling them what to do and what can/can't be signed. When Ben entered, the meet&greeters stood and stared as he gave a small "hello." Then they all stood there awkwardly, Ben included, before autographs and photos commenced.

Then after they left, Ben sat at our table and caught up with Michelle and Jon. Ben was quite visibly exhausted which helped me narrow down my options to the lower-energy choices; I shook his hand and got a picture taken with him, and mostly listened to them chat. It was very surreal. Also, totally awesome.

The setlist of the show was probably the best of the 4 Folds shows I've been to. Approximate order:

1. Bitch Went Nuts
2. Effington
3. Sentimental Guy
4. Dr. Yang (Fake Version)
5. Dr. Yang
6. Alice Childress [yay]
7. Hiroshima (B B B Benny Hit His Head)
8. Free Coffee
9. Fred Jones Part 2 [solo]
10. Landed [solo]
11. Chapel Hill/Rock This Bitch [improv solo]
12. Narcolepsy [love it]
13. The Frown Song (Feeble Anthem) (Fake Version)
14. Still Fighting It [YES]
15. Army
16. Zak and Sara [YESSS]
17. Kate [OMG]
18. Not the Same
Encore:
19. Fair [HOLY HELL YEAH]

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