The film went into final shooting two weeks ago (...or was that forever ago, like it feels -- and, have I said much about the film?) with rehearsals and fight training 3 to 4 days/nights a week for a month or so prior in preparation. It was a demanding schedule to maintain alongside a day job -- not to mention playing soccer, spending time with Aatman, seeing other friends, and just regular life things like doing laundry and buying cat litter...
The film ended last Saturday after a long day at the beach. I left dirty and tired, but incredibly grateful for a challenging and invigorating experience in independent film. I learned so much working with Ashley (our director) and am anxious to see the final product. Aatman thinks it's my best work so far, from what he's seen.
I went straight from the beach to Aatman's place to clean up and head out for a double date with Aatman's friend John and his girlfriend Lily. I was exhausted, but we had a fun night.
On Sunday, I took Aatman out for a day of Bay Area love that started with a quick stop at the wave organ and then brunch at the beach. It was his last full day in town before heading home for almost three months to study for his medical board exams, so we planned to spend every second together exploring and enjoying ourselves. We headed to Sausalito for the afternoon, and then back into the city for oysters at Hog Island in the Ferry Building. We ended the day with the sunset and a view of the bridge on Treasure Island where we did a little ritual we created to help us through our time away. We even caught a bit of the Bay Lights on our way out of town....
Aatman left for Dallas on Monday so, after a few extremely full weeks, I felt like my entire schedule was suddenly open. I was thinking I'd take advantage of the time by starting new projects, working on the next 8, and catching up with friends -- but, then, Tuesday I was told my job was being eliminated.
....and, back in the race again.
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