Ah another year, another end of the year recap. It’s fun to go back and see the previous posts, see if I did better then the year before.
Just now I realized that this is my 5th year in a row to do a recap and that means I’ve been doing a daily blog for half a decade.
That’s a long time to do anything, and I’m pretty proud I’ve kept it up. Even though there were a few months where I didn’t post every day I still have a lot to draw on.
I plan to keep doing it too, this is a lifetime commitment that I think will be important far into the future.
Right now these posts are for me, (and you of course) our ancestors can wait, so lets get to the breakdown!
In the industry
Was in an independent film by Daniel Dipiazza
Was in the show Necessary Roughness
Was in the show Vampire Diaries
Was in the film Odd Life of Timothy Green (never actually posted about it)
Was in the film Joyful Noise (no post about that either)
Did photobooth gigs almost every weekend
Helped my Dad with the graphics for his new business
Went to California for a propworx gig and met Kevin Smith
Made a banner for Dad’s business
Made some special effects for Kent Ward’s project
Worked with my Dad and Gabi to run a successful photobooth
Had a fantastic time working with the Atlanta Zombie Apocalypse
Random Projects I did
Converted someone’s back yard into the Death Star
Took some violent photos in the snow
Created a new logo for Wacko Reviews
Made fun of every new version of startrek
Rebuilt a Trailer and used it at least once a week ever since
Modded a bucket into a perfect car washing kit
Used my old Spartan Gear to make a Rory the Roman costume
Modded some guns for the photoshoot
Made several graphic art projects inspired my AZA (and still plan to make a few more)
Convention Memories
Played a really interesting Giant Monster game
Run a bunch of shows at Anime World Chicago
Had a fantastic time working with the Atlanta Zombie Apocalypse
Lost someone who could have been a close friend with time
Personal Achievements
Did a total redesign of my website
Also added a new random post generator
Started to be followed by the LOST SKELETON!
Finished work on the TARDIS console my dad helped me build.
Got to hear about Osama Bin Laden being shot in the face
Created a QR code for the site
Installed long desired monitor mount
Set up an in house cloud with an NAS
Celebrated the second year of the holiday I created
Restarted Wacko Reviews with a really strong opening epsiode
Followed it up with another episode on schedule 2 weeks after
Made a custom monopod for filming
Upgrade the tweaked the computer even more
Random Stuff I Did
Went to the mall and found one of the Riddler’s clues
Found a banana candy that looks like a penis
Had a lot of animals in the house, some fighting each other for the right to be here
Got a dog (and had it taken from me unfairly)
Had an impromptu party at Allen’s Place
Ran over a deer and got airbrushed badassery
Finally opened my Hot Dog action figure
Got a KILLER tooth ache
Stuff Gabi Did That Got Put On My Blog
Cooked kickass BBQ in our fireplace
Gathered up some ridiculously awesome geeky valentines
Got kickass Marvel vs Capcom swag
Mowed the grass (more the once)
Went to a final fantasy concert
Started to play Sailor Moon 3d (before I stopped her for a future let’s Play)
Built kickass bloody and violent props.
Redid the mailbox and started a small flower garden
Gave my dad Summer Glau’s autograph
Made a new Severous Snape Puppet
Bike Mods I’ve Done
Only new thing I did this year was upgrade my GPS glove
Movies Seen
Harry Potter 7.2
Cars 2
Rio
Gnomeo & Juliet
Green Lantern
Jumping the Broom
Notable Movies I did not see but plan to
Sucker Punch
Thor
X-Men: First Class
Super 8
Captain America
The Change up
Real Steel
Games Played
Dead Rising Case West
Batman: Arkham Asylum
Back to the future: The Game 1 – 5
Duke Nukem forever
L.A. Noire
Games NOT Played but plan to
Batman: Arkham City
Dead Island
Saints Row: The Third
House improvements made
My spaceship set
Built a Running Track in the backyard
Got Pink Eye form Prince Zuko in the process
Mowed the entire back yard
Cleaned out a large part of the basement
Song to remind me of 2011 — Journey Don’t Stop Believing
Best Show — Pirate Sentai Gokaiger
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIdcMqsEjww
Worst Show — Falling Skies
Quotes
Nannies are like pigeons you know.
“Cynic. Regrettably, I can’t think of an instance where you’re wrong about that…”
“I will eat ALL THE THINGS!”
“You’re like a sexy librarian you are”
“LOOOOOOOOOMS!”
“Yes, make him shiny like fish”
“I’m pretty sure Edgar Allen Poe didn’t make House of Usher has a sequel to Zombie 5!”
“YOU will be next!”
“Now get ready for your next pose”
“Look at that bitch eating crackers like they own the place”
“YOU! are already wed! atatatatata!”
Moment Of The Year
Just like last year the entire month of October was a total success, this year was twice as good. I can’t wait to do it again, and I’m really happy my family was a big part of it.
So now that it’s done, how did we do? Was 2011 better then 2010?
Yes, yes it was. For the first time in a long time I feel like I’ve made real progress towards my goal of freelance work and my review show.
2011 feels like true honest setup for 2012, let’s hope that’s the case!
Discussion (4) ¬
Many would have their deeds and works known to future generations. But our ancestors, too? That’s badass!
Yeah. gotta agree, Gokaiger for best show of 2011