So happy to hear from everyone. I love catching up. The last time we were all in one place was Grandpa's funeral and I'm pretty sure Stephen beat us all in Spoons. And I, for one, look forward to the day we can all get together again and show Stephen who's boss in that game.
So here's my quick update (that Ive tried to post about 6 times now. let's just call it like it is...I'm the dumb one) After graduating from KU in 2000 and moving to Chicago for two years (best city on earth...move there Gerard. Like now. Pack a billion sweaters. um...why aren't you packing?) I moved here to LA, even after Aunt Mary begged my not too. I think she thought I would turn into a hippie communist or Britney Spears..or worse...a DEMOCRAT (gasp!) Please don't tell her Im voting for Obama :) Ive been working for Jimmy Kimmel Live on ABC for four years now. Over a year ago I was promoted to writer and the job is a lot of fun. I enjoy getting paid to make fun of Paris Hilton and tone deaf American Idol contestants and yes, George Bush (again-don't tell Aunt Mary :)) The job has been a blast. Im the sole female writer in a room full of dudes-it only made me stronger....um...and a bit grosser. (Patrick your job is not the only one that requires you endure a lot of gas!!)
The last three months Ive gotten really good at doing nothing due to the writers strike. The WGA (Writers Guild of America)-of which I am a member-went on strike in early November. So I've been out of work (along with every single TV and film writer) and pay since then. The strike is rather complicated...but basically the studios are being penny-pinching punks who do not want to share the wealth with the writers of programs they sell to advertisers online for millions of dollars a year. But things are looking up and I will likely be back to work this month. In the meantime, Im getting really good at sleeping, sitting, staring, and sitting while staring.
I couldn't give a proper update without telling you about my trip to Africa this summer. It was INCREDIBLE. Went to Kenya with an organization (Comfort the Children) my friend Zane started (he's a priest). CTC provides medicine, food, school, and they built an orhpanage for the Kenyan people. I thought I understood poverty. I did not. Ive never witnessed such hunger and desolation. There people were some of the poorest in the world, but the richest in spirit. I learned so much from them and cannot wait to return this summer. I am having a photo exhibit here in LA to raise money for the orphans. I will send you the link to the photos soon so you can check it out.
Hope you all are well. Love and miss you. Off to watch last night's LOST. (best show on TV)
And Taylor, we love you no matter what religion you are or are not. Except maybe Scientology. Tom Cruise be crazy.
3 comments:
What up Mud, get back to work sucka!!
mols is it true the strike is pretty much resolved, i was just watching jay and conan, sorry not a big fan of corolla's or janice dickenson who were on kimmel tonight, but thought i'd ask someone who might know the real deal holyfield...let us know
Molly highlight what you type and hit ctrl C (this will copy it) and then go to where you want to copy it to and hit ctrl V (this will paste it) should work on about 95% of computer applications...I know I'm a dork
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