i had planned for this weekend to be a quiet simple one where i could watch some videos and catch up on homework. however, ryan’s return to town and a general return to the hectic business as usual put an end to all that. it wasn’t a bad thing. it was a fun weekend all in all – just not very relaxing. i spent the afternoon going down to the ‘natti with ryan and chad to check out the red square film show. i was a little disappointed with the videos that were shown, but i thought it was a neat event nonetheless. afterwords, we ate some decent indian food and i got to see ryan in his old element and talk a bit with matt, who helped us out with a cinci show on the first defiance, ohio tour, who i think is a nice and interesting guy.
on the drive back, chad dozed and ryan and i had another one of or typical on the road discussions, though it was a bit less antagonistic than usual. we talked a little bit about some of the somewhat disturbing things that had filtered their way down the gossip grapevine. it’s not that they’re neccessarily bad, it’s just that i don’t understand them, and i’m uncomfortable talking to those involved with it directly, and i’m not sure how to talk about things so that they work out for the best for everyone involved. i want to be supportive of my friends, but it’s hard when you’re not sure if they’re doing what they really want to be doing.
last night we did more filming for the rap video. things went smoother than last time. the third rapper was there, and he was pretty down to business in an almost too serious sort of way. there were more people, and no fights, all in all, the atmosphere was much more festive. we got a lot more good looking shots, and i think that we’ll be able to come up with something that makes everyone happy. there weren’t any moments that i’d define as scary this week, but it was still a fairly wild party. high points included:
– mac, a mother of 6 who also might be the most sexually charged individual i’ve ever met, calling colin her “baby daddy” and making reference to wanting to make “mixed babies” with him
– ryan, a little drunk trying desperately to explain to rapper “man” how digital video was great because it meant that more of the production funding for a project could go to support your friends and people you believe in who are involved in the project
– eric luck’s modest, but totally amazing break-dancing footwork. we’re not talking lame frat boy style, this boy’s got rythm!
– johnny handsome showing up still wearing his suit from a wedding earlier in the day and all the women at the party loving it. when we took some still photos to document the night, johnny had a good handful of girls trying to get on his lap during his shot.
unfortunately, shooting the rap video meant that we once again missed derek’s comedy show, which sucks because he’s a funny person and i really want to see the act, and because he’s always been really supportive of band stuff. hopefully i’ll get another chance to see his show soon.