My Own Worst Enemy

I haven't posted much lately. I guess I've been busy with school and I feel like there isn't anything post-worthy going on in my life.

But tonight, the night after our historic election, I had a post-worthy event. Most unfortunately, I did not have my camera, so don't anticipate any more pictures other than the one above (not mine).

I went out into the field a couple of nights ago and there were some structural changes to the nearby wall. I talked to a couple of security guys around there and found out they were going to do some filming for the new tv show "My Own Worst Enemy". As in Christian Slater. He was one of my teenage heartthrobs. 

Anyway, I came back tonight (and ended up trapping 4 flies!), and the security guy, Robert, gave me a tour of the set! It was very cool. He showed me the firearms that will be used in the scene- they were all in a padlocked cage, and a car that would be exploded. It was specially rigged with steel pipes to direct the flames, and the seats were missing, but all wired for dynamite. There were lots of landcruiser-type trucks (some burned out) that would also be used in the scene. Also, about 5 huge trailers for set and props. There were about 7 other trailers for makeup, lunch, actors, wardrobe, etc.

There were about 200 people around; some building the set, practicing stunts (fighting, etc), a lot of people in line for catering, and a lot of people just standing around talking. There were also some actors sitting around in blankets near heaters waiting for their scene. They were all made up with bloody lips and dirty faces. There were huge, powerful lights up making everything look like daylight. We stood there for a few minutes so I could look around and take it all in. Just as we started walking away, Robert stopped and said "Oh, I think that's Christian Slater. Yep, that's him." He was walking about 20 feet away from us to where we just were. So I got to see Christian Slater walking to his set. We were bummed because if we had stayed where we were another minute, he would have walked right past us! But very cool that I saw him and especially the hustle and bustle of a working action set. What a treat. Can't wait to see it on tv (in December, apparently).

That's it for now.