The Last Year

Wow...

That's all I have to say. The last year has absolutely flown by. A lot has happened. So, here is what I'm gonna do: I'm gonna list everything I can think of that happened within the last year!

(Anything I forget I'll just add to a new post)

Hunting season went fairly well. We got around 6 deer I think. We had a really good time, too. The funnest hunting trip was The Grand Hunting Adventure Story but the rest of it was fun, too.

Geno got a great job at Sears (which he still has). He's pretty happy there, and he's got great employers.

I participated in a 9-month internship at a local computer store. I learned a ton. Gary, my boss, is a great guy, and a great instructor. I know a ton more than I did when I started. It was a great experience.

We went to Illinois to help make a film with Chad Stembridge. What a blast! Had a great time, and really enjoyed meeting and working with everyone.

My dad developed what we call the 'Gene Grueling Exercise Plan.' Pretty self-explanatory. It's a great fitness program that we do 5 days a week, and it hurts...but it works really well!

I've had the opportunity to go to work with Dad and do a bunch of filming and editing for them. It's been a lot of fun, and I've even applied for a job there as the video guy over the summer. I hope it works out! I'll probably post on here if I get it.

Geno got a MacBook Pro. It rocks. Plain and simple. Now, let me clear something up: it's a common misconception that I'm a "Windows-Only Guy". I'm not. Whatever's better for you and the project you're doing. Personally, I want a Mac because of the power, the speed, and the fact that it can run Windows XP.

Anth got tall. Yeah, he did. He hasn't caught me yet, but he did grow quite a bit. Don't get me wrong, I can still pound him, but he is substantially bonier and more painful to fight now.

Geno is now the shortest of "The Guys." I passed him up a while ago, and Anth did not too long ago. Poor guy. But Geno does have superior intellect when it comes to most things...

I've been working on the RUSS ONLINE video series with Russ Miller of Creation, Evolution, and Science Ministries. It's been a good opportunity to get the truth out!

Zeke and John have both grown like 6 inches, no kidding. They are getting tall and really good at Blender 3D. And they love Narnia, Star Wars, Ice Age, and anything made in Blender.

We got a cat! Yeah, I'm trying not to get too attached to her because we live near a busy road, but she is one of the best cats we've ever had. And...she's pregnant! But we're not keeping the kittens. They're cute, but can't stay. Anyone want one?

I've made several additions to my photo equipment, both tangible and mental. I'm just trying to learn all I can. My next planned addition to the equipment is really exciting, but I'm not gonna tell you what it is 'til I get (which hopefully will be very soon). At that time, I will make a post.

We had a great trip to Ohio a couple months ago. We had a really nice time with everyone on Grandma's 80th b-day!

Our team, the Steelers (the best team in football) won the Super Bowl! And James Harrison (the best defensive player in football) did great!

We migrated our us4HIM blog from the website to http://www.us4him.blogspot.com/.

I've started the great journey of looking for a car. I'm shopping for a Jeep Wrangler, or a Subaru Forester. Preferably the Jeep. Dad and I test drove several last summer and fall, and we were dealing for one, but the guy just wouldn't come down far enough. So, we're just gonna wait for the perfect one.

We all had birthdays in the last year. Duh. :p

We made a film for a local competition: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jSGJcp7TIU

I've really learned a lot about web design, and I've experimented with a bunch of different kinds of websites. My latest project is hopefully gonna launch within a couple months. http://www.shop.us4him.com/ is the project, and I'm hoping to have some cool things going on with it!

Anth is shopping for a MacBook now. He found one that we may be taking a look at here soon. It's used, but so was Geno's and it's worked out fine. I hope it works out for him.

We went to the Apple Store! It was cool. I messed with the iPods and the iPhone, not to mention the Mac Pro, MacBook Pro, MacBook, and I can't remember about the MacBook Air. I think I messed with it a little...Anyways, the iPods were really nice. If I didn't have more important things to get right now, I'd buy one!

The Vision and Family Court have both been selected for film festivals!

The Vision is on IMDb!

And the last thing for now: we're making a new movie! Yep, our fourth real project. We're hoping to shoot in late May - Early June, but October is also an option right now. I'll update as we go. We're actually starting to purchase our equipment for the film today!

That's all for now!

Yours Cheesey,

Dominic