I'm in Love..lmao...

So I had meant to write on here on Friday or at least Saturday..ha, and as you can see it's Sunday and I'm just now posting. Friday was one of those days where my dream of being a 'Sportscaster' ..were making more sense..and it was becoming surreal. I've only been an Editorial Assistant (E.A.) for KNBC News since Sept.; however, I've kind of been in the KNBC family for a bit - starting off as a Sports Intern and then every 2 years as an 'Olympic Logger' (helping with the Winter & Summer Olympic Games - Athens, Torino, Beijing). It was cool because as a logger I was actually getting paid and I got to be back at the place I loved dearly with the people I loved dearly. This time around after the Beijing Olympics, I knew this would be my last chance for romance as they say. You see, I had in a sense groomed myself for this life..to be a Sportscaster. Ever since I was in high school, I knew this is what I wanted to do. Robin Roberts was my inspiration and motivation to want to be the best Sportscaster. I then tested it out in College and had a blast - from doing the Sports news on KSPC 88.7 FM to the 'Sports Jam Session' my buddy Connie and I had created that I hosted, co-produced/edited. I was fortunate enough to be sent out on shoots as a Sports Intern instead of just logging sporting events (which is also good practice because you get a better understanding of how a producer thinks and what they consider 'newsworthy'..haha what I like to call 'NASCAR-worthy')..







I call it NASCAR-worthy because the event itself is painful as hell to watch on your TV screen, lol, but every once in a while their may be a collision, an accident, some fire.. and this may sound insensitive, but if you were sensitive to everything in news, you'd be an emotional wreck for the most part and not be able to do your job. Don't get me wrong, I think it sucks and is incredibly unfortunate, but since it DID happen, we HAVE to report it. Which is why I'd rather do Sports over regular news just because I myself don't think I'd be capable of reporting a death, fire, etc. every day especially if I'm having an amazing day - lol I mean REALLY, lol if you know ME..I smile and laugh at the most random moments...so if it's an athlete at least it's someone the public can relate to and understand who they were before their passing. I don't know, that's just my point of view..I love Sports and love talking about it. :0)



Anyhoot, before I go off on another tangent, lets see where was I.. NASCAR-worthy..Sports Internship..oh, I say all of that to say that I needed to do all the random stuff I did in between my Internship and my E.A. spot instead of doing it back to back and work while in school......... working with Talent (Emcees, Bands, Comedians, etc.), working at JuiceCaster, etc...to know this is TRULY what I want to do. I don't regret any of the things I did, as a matter of fact, when I make it big, I would like to still be able to work with talent; however, as for right now, I have to do what I've been always been wanting to do, which is go full force on doing Sportscasting.


Friday: Seeing Robin Roberts in the 'Good Morning America' (GMA) hot seat...and then speaking with and getting great words of wisdom from Tara and David who have been in the biz for a very long time it sparked many notions and put into perspective what I need to do. I think the reason I neglected to FULLY commit in the beginning was because I would have to leave town - I would have to leave the Los Scandalous that I have learned to love. I would have to leave my family and friends for a year or so. It bums me out to think of it, but it's not like I'm leaving the country so everyone will still be a drive or flight away (depending on what market I start in). Of course I want to stay on the West Coast, but if it means I have to be in the boonies for a year or 2, then so be it. It's about the main point, and the main point is the big picture to eventually be in the L.A. or National Market. Everyone does it and that means I can fine-tune everything before the rest of the world gets to criticize. lol..man, it's almost like I'm double thinking going to Grad School again just because this time, I feel like I'm learning a slew at work and I'm working on my Voice Over (VO) writing, then soon writing for a Live shot, and a Package. I'm stoked to have this one on one help from Camille. The industry is definitely about who you know and I've been incredibly blessed to have such top-notch folks helping me out to be great. I want to make sure I have the basics down in writing before making a reel and sending it out as MY product. From hearing the anchors, Jenn and Chris telling me their stories on how they started, Chris' mentors, etc. I'm loving every moment of this process. Even though I have many more steps to go..lol and I'm sure some people in the newsroom don't understand why I'm so happy no matter what time of the day it is while at work - I must say, it's completely genuine...after working other jobs where you get screwed over ...or you're just not happy ..or not everyone is on the same page.. you appreciate something like this, working in one of the top markets in the country- where you finally feel at home is an amazing feeling.


[lol, go to the 9 min. mark]

So pretty much as I have put it before, I needed to date around before figuring out that I really am in Love :0)


..May the journey and success continue..

Testing..1, 2, 3..is this thing on?...

So Today has been full of interesting moments haha including when the camera in the studio brought on a life of it's own and slowly cruised into Elita's weather shot. lmao to check it out, go on my Facebook or look for Elita Loresca Meets "Jaws" The Cameraman!
Every morning when I go to work, I check my horoscope..you know after I check the tipline and find out if any newsworthy kind of stuff is going down ("the beatcheck"). lmao, now I must say..I don't just go to ONE horoscope "source"..I used to just go to Yahoo until I figured Facebook's horoscope tends to be a bit more accurate - plus the one on my blog uses Yahoo so I narrowed it down. My stance on horoscopes would be.. I believe them to a certain extent; however, I use it as more of a 'heads up' memo of what.. should, maybe, just possibly..HAPPEN.

So this is what I had as a 'memo' today...

Facebook [Chinese Horoscope]:
Wednesday, November 19
You could be acting a little foggy today, but you may be channeling the wisdom of the universe without realizing it. You could benefit greatly from meditation, prayer, and spiritual insights. Religious and spiritual issues will be important to you today.

Facebook [Sagittarius Daily Horoscope]:
Special insights, dreams, even psychic flashes may prove helpful today. Trust your gut feeling, especially where it comes to dealing with family members - your own, or the members of your partner's family. You are likely to be at odds with someone who isn't fully grounded in reality.

Yahoo [Daily Overview]:
QUICKIE: An authority figure might stir up difficult emotions, but a conversation won't help.

OVERVIEW: You're building up some serious goodwill with customers and neighbors today -- just by being yourself! Direct some of that positive energy outward and you should see amazing things start to happen spontaneously.

..lmao and then I normally go into a bit more depth with the Yahoo horoscope stuff...

haha, this time it was a bit of everything..I was most certainly a Space Cadet on wheels and I truly needed some prayer once I got home to fight the temptation. You see sometimes I have moments in my head it could be about anything, but if it's bad I gotta work through it. lmao you see, when I you ask me.. "How are you doing?"..and I say "...trying to stay out of trouble"..I truly AM trying to stay out of trouble. It's way too easy to get into trouble (at least for me it is)..so trying to make the better decisions when I absolutely do NOT want to - can be difficult on some days, some moments, some occasions. lmao almost like a relapse..you've done it, you've overcome it..oooh but it's soo easy to get sucked back into that vortex.
ha, maybe in a memoir of sorts when I've made my gouda and lived life a bit more I can reveal these many complex dimensions of what and who I am.


For now, I'm thankful to have amazing family and friends and an awesome job I get a 2nd chance at....and somewhat of my health..so although we have our struggles, the blessings are greater than the momentarily trivial (that will eventually get worked out). ha, I look forward to that day. I know my (day)dreams are merely a test to see how far I've come from the last time, lol so hopefully I pass because right now I'm getting stuck on question number 4. lmao.. eeesh...

JAMtastic Blog #9: L.A. Sports Teams

I love the L.A. sports teams and I think we can ACTUALLY do it this year...Lakers, Dodgers, Sparks..lol hell even the Clippers if they GET IT TOGETHER in time.

I refuse to let L.A. go down in flames with such TALENT.

I LOVE L.A.!! lmao. i wish i had that song for this blog. anyhoot, enjoy.

Correction: I believe the sparks DID win against seattle at the galen center, it was the game AFTER that when they lost (the game and hopes for making it to the finals)...

JAMtastic Blog #8: Politically Correct

Prop 8 & Barack Obama ....


PROP 8:
I was compelled to talk to the jackhole's that voted yes on prop 8 (in california) because it makes absolutely no sense that you'd take away someone's happiness AND rights. And NOOO they will not teach you or your kids about gay marriage in SCHOOL. It's never happened and would NEVER happen..lol really, when do you ever remember learning about marriage in general?..EXACTLY, that's what i thought..lol... Why would you take someone's rights away?...


BARACK OBAMA:
Correction: he's NOT the first black guy to run for president. Don't forget it was Jesse Jackson in 1988 that first ran for presidency (ahead of the curve)..he was THE dude to open THAT door..so when you're tearing up over obama and thanking him..send a hug or 2 to jesse.

JAMtastic Blog #7: Politics

The magical voting day is just days away. I hope you all vote and of course hopefully you're vote will be for the betterment of this country. lol

Make sure to at least get a bit of info on each of the presidential candidates, measures, propositions, and of course the other candidates for state positions.


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My Journey to the American Dream

So today was my opportunity to you know, live that American Dream..or at least work towards that dream anyway. If you didn't know what my ultimate goal for my career existence besides making a change and being a great influence for fellow earthlings..lol I want to do Sports Broadcasting (on-air). Many reasons why I'd like to, but simply put .. I love to talk about Sports and I love the game and the notion of Sports.

Well today was the Pac-10 Media Day for Men's College Basketball where it was simply the coaches and top players from the Pac-10 conference answering questions and hyping up what shall take place for the upcoming season. So, when you do stand-ups, you need a great background (atmosphere), have a quick outro if you will that pretty much summarizes the days events for what you could attach to a package (a.k.a a story). The media day took place at the Hilton close to LAX. Long story short, I went to this media day straight after doing an 8-hour shift of 2am to 10am - not like that's excuseable because I knew I was going to the shoot as of yesterday [late afternoon/night]. So I do my stand-up that I can use for my reel, put together a potential package (for my reel), and overall have it critiqued by my trusted, awesome sports producers, whom I love dearly.

I get in front of the camera with that stellar nbc flag (the box on the mic) and that mic...lights from the camera go on, lol and JAM is like a deer caught in some headlights jibber-jabbing. Mind you, I had an idea of what I wanted to say, upgraded the outfit game, but was lagging on the hair and make-up which already made me look lame...but whatever, it's practice, right?
EEERGH, soo wrong..so wrong. I should have never treated it as practice, I should have looked as if I already had the gig and should have written and been more prepared. I should have been looking like the dun-dada in the building. So needless to say, I looked like a goofy goober flubbing over what was suppose to be a quick stand-up while Jim Hill (CBS sports - that I just realized at the end of this blog that Pat Tobin actually worked with him back in the day) was only several footsteps away doing his own thing, carrying his own convos while watching me flub. Thank goodness the photographer (camera dude) was cool about it all and gave me his critiques..after all he's been a photog for like the past 40 years. lol, if there's one thing I can do RIGHT - is most certainly listen to my elders that know what they're talking about. So that guy certainly um, critiqued me...lol, definitely wasn't feeling JAMtastic.

But I had to step back..this was my SERIOUS reality check. It's most certainly not as easy as it looks and I have a greater respect and appreciation for it. Even though, I've done the sports news on my college radio station, hosted/co-produced/edited my sports show for my college tv station, lol and even most recently - my JAMtastic Blogs... plus I had great people I had to give me some insight like Shelley Smith (ESPN), Bonnie Bernstein (CBS sports) and some anchors/reporters from knbc and teleumundo sports, and writers/producers...I thought I could handle it since after all I could envision myself doing it, so I could do it.

.......Boy was I wrong and looked like a complete jackhole and embarrassed myself. However, I needed to be mortified and knocked down to drive the point home of what needs to really happen. I was happy with the fact that I was no longer a nerdy intern that wanted to do sports broadcasting, but refused to do a stand-up because I absolutely wasn't 'there'. I feel more comfortable in front of the camera, but from now on I have to be the most glamified from now on - no exceptions to the rule.

Even though it's against what the younger JAM would do, I have to care about my appearance unfortunately. lol, but we'll have some fun with it. So now that I made it into this exclusive party, I have to work my way up. I have the opportunity to learn so much and do so much that the time is now. I can't wait, I can't say, well I'll do that in a couple of months. Before I know it, a couple of months will be a couple of years. I refuse to wait and most importantly, I refuse to lose. So, what's next?

LOL!..well, lets see, I have a hair appointment tomorrow afternoon, then need to figure out a JAMtastic way to keep my hair on point all the time..and invest in one of those thingys called a flat iron..yeah my pockets haven't been able to afford those things, but the time is now. So viva la rasa and seize the day..or better yet, carpe diem ..as the italians say.. 'Goditi il momento'...
So I've got my hair appt...then in a couple of weeks, a JAMtastic photoshoot shall take place, make-up game along with some purchases of some real make-up tools..lol..other than that. It's a new day, it's a new moment..live it or go kick rocks.. lmao.

..but hey look on the bright side, lol when I woke up from my massive nap/bedtime (since my schedule has to be ass backwards).. my good buddy brooke sent this to me..lmao..plus i'm sooo ready for a fantastic friday that happens to be halloween..lmao...

Video from CNNBC: "Obama's Loss Traced To Jameela Hammond"




Since today was pretty hilarious and as my horoscope put it ..I had an 'edu-tainment' kind of day.. I'll occasionally share my progress and my journey to getting to the top..lol as my pocket doesn't reflect such success..lol, we'll all live this together in the jamtastic arena.. hope everyone had a great day. If you're not happy, find something that does and be amazing at it. Whenever you question anything: Let me tell you a moment I had, My mentor, Pat Tobin (R.I.P.) ...before she passed, I saw her at her Tribute Party while she was very sick with her cancer, she was even losing her voice. She looked sick as if she should be at home - - away from the chaos of dealing with people. But she was there, with a smile and in amazingly great spirits. Point is, if a woman like that can smile through her pain and affect others in the most positive light, so can you.....

This woman is an inspiration, motivator, mentor, great friend, and my top supporter. The tribute party was for her and to raise money for her scholarship she created..

make sure to donate:
Pat Tobin Scholarship Fund
4929 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 245
Los Angeles, CA 90010

www.tobinpr.com
L.A. Times gives their respect to Pat: http://articles.latimes.com/2008/jun/11/local/me-tobin11


this was the last time I saw Pat before she passed, June 10th, 2008..which interestingly enough was only a couple of days if not exactly to the date..my grandfather (another influential person in my world) had passed away 10 years ago...

there's something in the air in South OC

Hey Folks,
I know it's been way to long since I've written a blog. And I totally owe a new 'vblog' (lol, that's the cool way of saying video blog). Anyhoot - I wanted to clear up that the case of Bitchassness (or the one I was mainly focused on)..thank goodness was merely a false alarm. lol, lets hope it stays that way.

But speaking of Bitchassness.. I'm here at UCI and Campus MovieFest is unfortunately coming to an end. I had a blast meeting the students and really take a new perspective of looking at the college life, it's students, and all the extra curricular activities that go along with it. So today, was the day for UCI..UC Irvine for those that were stuck on that last letter. And another fantastic fact for those that may not know... I mostly grew up in Garden Grove (the ghetto fabulous part of the OC)..and then went to high school in Irvine (we moved there as well). So I've never really been a FAN per say of the city of Irvine and it's people that consist within it's borderlines of lies. hmm, Where to start. Lets just say, I've had numerous incidents that had fed into my notions of my complete dislike, but I met some outstanding individuals from there. Some I say hello to every once in a while whether it be online (facebook myspace)..or maybe meet up for an event/get together. So coming back to Irvine, I wasn't to stoked as one would put it so gingerly, but I had hopes of it being an evolving experience. You know like the love-hate kinds where once you hated it and now you can respect it. Well I can't really say that.

On my drive down here, that long ass haul is way too symbolic of going over the bridge to go to a bubble of bougy bullshit. I should have seen it, but I wanted to give it a chance, lol since that's what I really have been trying hard on - to give things a fair shot. Well this shot should have been shut for the get-go..lol. I had stopped at 'Peet's Coffee' across the street from UCI since my eyes all of a sudden wanted to be droppy from the ridiculous drive. Seriously, let me just say, the drive (especially on the 405) is just STUPID. It's like driving over a moet to get to a castle when it's just bling from the outside and no substance on the inside. So I was in the coffee place, and the girl started off being nice asking about my Campus MovieFest t-shirt and then was kind of dry with it after that and kind shoved my money back in my hand. Then her fat head boss ended up making my drink and of course put whip when I had specifically asked for it not to be on there. Eh, no biggie..people make human mistakes. Well the man was a bit rude about it, lol when he was the one in the wrong. On top of that, the vibe as soon as I got to this place was just OFF. I wanted to throw rocks at every single person in that joint. lol..but I didn't. Then it was off to good ole bubblicious UCI, I showed up to the Parking structure and the man goes 'What do you want?' with an attitude..lol after he had mumbled it the first time. So as you can see even though I was being a bit sensitive, these folks have been asking - no scratch that..more like demanding for rocks to be thrown at them.

Then I show up to the school, and the students are just as bad. Along with getting rocks thrown at them, they keep swift kick in the face. Definitely not a fan of this city. Republican nation..bougy nation.. need to go kick rocks.

I can't even say because they go to a UC, they're being like this...lol because the kids at UCLA were pretty cool folks. Especially for being approached everyday by some off campus folks, I'd say they're up there with being awesome along side the USC kids. And I can't even say it's the money thing because USC kids typically lets say have no problem paying their tuition. It must be something in the air, something on Cox Communications (their cable provider), the lack of diversity that make these people so off the chain ridiculous.

Well, god speed and the funny part is when these folks try to do the 'Hollywood' thing they get a rude awakening that we ain't in kansas anymore dorothy..lmao... well i guess that's what happens to sheltered kids? eesssh ignorant, yet book smart people really get me man..just doesn't make sense..lol that needs to be a part of the requirements to get into these oh so mighty institutions.

Man, I'm glad I live where I can see a Latino and Asian holding hands and a Black dude and a White dude walking down the other side of the street. F this plesantville in color mess..go to L.A. add to the evolution of your growth, don't feed your ignorance.