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I hope this blog post is not read by someone who might want to use it against me but I’m going to take the risk since this blog has always been about honesty whether it be good, bad or in-between.  Therefore I’m going to list my top 5 strengths and weaknesses as I look into the mirror of my soul or at least head. CONSTRUCTIVE criticism is always appreciated.

STRENGTHS

1. CREATIVE- I can find a solution to a problem that is not only out of the box but down  the street.
2. DRIVE- When I’m motivated  to do a task I will complete it as if my life depended  on it or at least an arm.
3. PASSONIATE- If there is something that I love I’m full of enthusiasm that can energize a lightbulb.
4. VALUES- My values are not to be pushed out the door when evaluated life goals or how to get there.
5. HAPPY- I try to find my “happy place” when things around me appear sad or blah.

WEAKNESSES

1. BORED- I can become  bored with idle conversation and drift off to a different place.
2. DETAILS- Not a big fan of reading or following detail instructions on how to get things done.
3. NAME & DATE FORGETTING- Thank G-D Facebook alerts me to birthday’s with the people’s names attached.
4. DARK HUMOR- My mind can locate a joke in some of the worst places that even  Amy Schumer wouldn’t step well maybe a few steps.
5. ACTOR- Many times  I want to be on the big stage, little stage or any stage to get the attention my body craves.

From all appearances it seemed to be just an ordinary morning in my life where the alarm went off, I took a shower, said my morning prayers and was just about to take the dogs for a walk when a simple laughter from my daughter woke my up to reality.  For the alarm on my phone didn’t wake me up but the alarm in my head had and it had to decided to start the day four hours earlier then normal. Without that laughter I probably would have been at work standing outside wondering why my place of business was not open for hours (well hopefully I would have caught on sooner). Yet just the night before I dreamed that an alarm went off just a second or so it seemed before it actually did.  Lately I wonder are my dreams eclipsing reality or is my reality becoming part to close to my dreams?

PAST:  I’ve always loved playing a role in entertainment.  My first acting debut came when I was in grammar school playing Arnold Horshack in a Welcome Back Kotter Play to playing Howard Cossell in another skit and finally playing the 3rd ghost in the Christmas Carol.  This acting continued in summer camp as I played Tennille opposite the Captain (hey I was only 9 years old). I also had many other smaller acting roles in camp but I need to go under hypothesis to remember them.

My first attempt in the film industry attempt occurred as an underground campaign in at Camp Schodack.  This film was a horror movie that made Friday the 13th look like an Oscar Winner (I was just 13 years old).  For 10 years after that I focused my energy on script writing which led me to “All Screwed Up”  a full length film currently being distributed (more details on further posts).  I put together a meetup group in NYC which led to the production of several shorts which can be seen on my  youtube channel.

PRESENT: Today I produced a short that which will  G-D willing be seen at the Alamo Theatre on 1/20/14.   This weekend we enjoyed a great deal at Kumo restaurant while watching my Chargers lose as well as seeing all the teams I wanted to win lose. I also met with the possible producer of PPC.

FUTURE:  G-D willing I will be able to lower my cholesterol so that I can continue to live a healthy happy life.  I hope that my son doesn’t get charged for the lens that he accidentally damaged.