Night at the Vault

Um.. it's 4am, so I definitely belong here! I still want to know what's the dealio with Leah! Call me tomorrow gal. haha

I went to the New Media Vault event last Thursday night and had a great time! The venue use to be a very old bank that converted into a bar. Pretty nice and unique.


Justine and I hanging out at The Vault.

Read more about it on my blog.

Why Am I Up?

I suppose my late night hours are more a result of a wonky schedule than actual insomnia, though that does come into play sometimes. I've always been more of a night person than a day person. Early mornings during my school years were especially brutal, after graduation, my summertime hours just seemed to stick and continue to stick to this day.

It's the best time for me to be creative, thanks to the dark, the quiet, and the lack of distractions (though YouTube can be a killer). Whether it's writing or visual art, my best stuff happens when everyone's sleeping. In recent years, I've been doing a lot of animation for short films. I recently finished a film that took me over 1,300 hours of animating and most, if not all of the animation was done at night.

The schedule's hard to shake though. I'm in between projects, it's currently about 6 AM and here I am, still up. In my creative downtime, the dark hours have become my DVD hours, I'm currently zipping through my Futurama box sets (Oh, that Zoidberg...) and milking Netflix for all it's worth.

My nocturnal ways are working fairly well for me so far, I get my work done and I'm now part of the Insomnisquad! Though, admittedly, I now fear the fiery thing that rules the daytime skies.

Glad to join the insomnisquad

Party with Leah and me

I'm up late tonight too! But I'm very excited to see Leah in a few hours. ;)

If you're in the LA area, come and party with Leah and I at the Crocker Club tonight at 7pm - 11pm. LA Mixers & Tubefilter Present "The New Media Vault" event.

LA Mixers is back and this time we've joined with the wonderful team at Tubefilter and Suicide Window to co-host our best event yet, The New Media Vault. The event is sponsored by Verdouw & Associates, Screen Actors Guild & ExchangeWeb.NET

Come join us Downtown at the beautiful new Crocker Club. Not only does the regal new venue recall the glamour of long ago LA nightspots, the lounge features an honest-to-goodness bank vault amidst its ornately styled rooms.

Join many others from the worlds of TV, Film, New Media, Tech, Advertising and Venture Finance to make new acquaintances and catch up with old connections.

Also, meet online dating expert, Julie Spira, who will be signing copies of her new book, The Perils of Cyber-Dating: Confessions of a Hopeful Romantic Looking for Love Online.

We'll have a business card raffle for prizes that include a 1928 Jewelry gift bag valued at $500, drink specials, and best of all, No Cover! Just RSVP to let us know you're coming.

RSVP Now.

What to eat on day 2 of non sleep

Went out for a drive, just to get away from the computer for a few hours, clear my head and exercise my eyes (there is a way!). Didn't have a destination, I just drove. Finally stopped at a hole-in-the-wall Mexican place, that have amazing burritos. First time I have had there breakfast burrito, and wow. It is amazing. Nice and big, and full of all the fresh stuff that SHOULD be in a breakfast burrito. Hash browns, Bacon (or ham or sausage), chopped tomato's, green onions, jalapenos, cheddar cheese, even freshly made tortillas made at the place. Best part? 2.99 that could easily go for at least $6 at a fast food place I imagine, and it would be smaller.

Then of course on the way back, I smelled Krispy Kremes, and had to get some. You can't pass up a freshly baked donut.

What do you other insomniacs eat when your awake forever?

attempting to go to bed...

I have a shoot in the morning...I need some beauty rest...first attempt in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1...

Thanks for joining and sharing your thoughts! I'm excited to see this squad grow!!!

In the meantime...can you help your Squad Commander out with some views and ratings on this video for the best job in the world? Click on the link below and feel free to share with others!

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Thanks!

Your Squad Commander,
Leah

one of my favorite quotes that I've written

This quote comes from a song I wrote.  It isn't the best thing written, it isn't my favorite overall but it is my favorite thing that I ever penned.  For those insomniacs that are up because of heartbreak:

I tried to hide my emotions, play it off as simple lust

but through it all you are the only one that I can trust

Subconsciously that tears me up inside it makes me want to scream

But I wish I could spend my life sleeping because you are the girl of my dreams