today's thoughts are tumbling around

can't believe how much attention is being focused on the ads during the superbowl. Definitely the game was nothing to be excited about (Raiders never should have moved to LA, only to return in shame), but still. Seems silly to give NPR time to talking about advertising...

In a bit of a whirlwind career-wise. Seems I have a lot of opportunities in both my documentary and my HIV careers. Pretty damn amazing. Just need to buckle down and do work, then figure out what I want to do next.

I'm a lucky lucky girl.


oh -- pretty cool that my two doc pics from sundance were the audience award (My Flesh and Blood) and grand jury prize (Capturing the Freidmans) winners. Then I got all excited about The Station Agent, and it won the audience award for drama. Pretty excellent.

Greetings from Sundance!

I can't believe I'm actually here! Wandering around, getting introduced to some really cool directors, producers, composers, everyone. Talking like I'm in the industry, telling everyone about the next doc. Makes me feel like I really am going to be part of this world. I'm excited.

Stuff to see:
Capturing the Freidmans. This is an incredible doc. I can't tell you too much about it, because you really should experience it. Also, My Flesh and Blood, a beautiful and fun doc about an amazing family.

That's it for now. Have to go see another. More later.

Yesterday my friends moved all my stuff into my new apartment. I'm really in it now! Feels like a good start to the year. Just found out last night that it's also the year of the ram/sheep/goat this year on the Chinese calendar. My year. I read once that the year of the goat is the year in which peace treaties are signed, and when long-standing disagreements are resolved. This doesn't sound likely with our current administration, but I can hope. The goat is frequently called in to be a diplomat. The goat is also very artistic. I'm hoping for a year of peace in which I make art. On the other hand, I just read that I "would be best as an actor, gardener, or beachcomber." Those are solid career paths...