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Gender: Female
Status: Single
Age: 19
Sign: Gemini

City: SLC
State: Utah
Country: US
Signup Date: 5/20/2007

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March 10, 2009 - Tuesday 

Category: Romance and Relationships
My friend Jon wrote a poem to confess his romantic feelings about me, inspired during the first time we hung out Halloween '08. He references how I had given him a Chelsea smile with make-up as a costume, and had said I was going to potentially live half a year in Europe that following February. The editing was executed to compensate for his nervousness from being recorded!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hc89F6-o634&fmt=18

Direct all comments to the YouTube page! I'll be sure that Jon will be forwarded some gnarly compliments too. :]

(No, we're not dating.)
March 7, 2009 - Saturday 

Category: Quiz/Survey


My brother Allen and I took a Hogwarts House test, and isn't it cute, we both averaged scores none too far from either Hufflepuff or Ravenclaw. (I leaning towards Ravenclaw, he towards Hufflepuff, each by about 3-4 points.)

We were both 10 points away from Gryffindor! Yay.

My brother said something majorly insightful though. (Makes me so proud!) He said, "I wouldn't want to be in Gryffindor or Slytherin, though." Considering how people tend to prefer one or the other because of the popularity of the two major house perspectives in the book, I was surprised and asked him why. He responds, "Everyone's all na na na narrr, "You did this," and na na na naarr, "You did THAT," always blaming each other." Like a TRUE HUFFLEPUFF, my little brother.

I laughed uncontrollably and responded with a mimic, "Seriously[...] SCREW you unfriendly jerks, I'm going to be friendly and Hufflepuff away with my Hufflepuffing friends. We're just going to Huff, puff, and away together."

AREN'T I WITTY LIKE A RAVENCLAW!? Lolz. Enjoy your day.

Oh hey, if you're interested in taking to test, visit: http://www.personalitylab.org/tests/ccq_hogwarts.htm. Feel free to post your results here. ;] I'm a total Potter Freak, and I can easily say that, at 130 questions, it's the most thorough House test I've taken ever. =D

March 7, 2009 - Saturday 

Category: Movies, TV, Celebrities


If Batman (1989) were to be made in a way that it'd still be superhero/cartoon-y without becoming outdated, that's what the Watchmen is. It's a cartoon-esque super hero movie, without the cheesy. Long, but engaging the whole way through. Music fit with movie in that it narrated it lyrically, however at some points rubbed me the wrong way. (Case in point: My Chemical Romance's cover of Desolation Row by Bob Dylan; NOT-GOING-TO-WORK.) Regardless, I definitely recommend it: 8 1.2ish out of 10.

That's more than I could say for The Spirit, which, as my friend Annette said, is like listening to a 5 year old tell an exaggerated story for 2 and a half hours; I'm not sure when to be serious or how much of it I should be laughing at. :]
March 3, 2009 - Tuesday 
He responded, "Totally agree with your sentiments!" and quoted:

But the key is to tell stories from the heart, make sure it's well written, then make sure it's in industry format later. The key is to surround yourself with people who believe in the projects you want to make, not in it for the ego rush. And the only way you're going to find these people and be successful in this industry is if you've developed a work ethic of writing your script everyday, meeting personal deadlines of when you want to make shoots, get into the habit of working with little to no budget AND shooting shorts in just one weekend, or features in under a month. It's through learning to how to deal with yourself, knowing your weaknesses, etc. that you will write the most genuine stories. But it's through your work ethic, TIME management!, and diligence that's going to have you win.

"This whole paragraph sums it up!"

Basically; glad I could share. =]
February 25, 2009 - Wednesday 

Category: Religion and Philosophy
On my profile, there exists about 4-6 embedded codes from speakers at passed TED conference under my Who I'd Like To Meet section. These videos are there for the purposes of sharing, with others who I come are interested in becoming introduced with me, the ideas and the individuals whose words have heavily influenced me in my work, life, subconsciously, spirit, and the whatever else possible. I also put up these videos so that they may, hopefully, inspire, move you, help transcend your soul, ideally all of the above or just enough to help you get through the day just one. More. Time. I carry these new ideas on my profile, onto me, and funnel them into my life until I shallow them whole and they become apart of me. If we are what we eat, I need to be aware of my diet and care about what I keep on the menu for you too. :]

Elizabeth Gilbert, a speaker at this year's TED conference this past February, has moved me. Every time I come in contact with this video, the experience is always different but equally if not more transporting as if my living room is the venue where she's speaking. This is what I want to share with you today:




Have a great day; I hope you enjoyed your intellectual/spiritual meal for today. Now go out, show up and do what you love, and don't be bummed if your genius is lame and doesn't show up. :]
February 24, 2009 - Tuesday 
I've noticed that I type a bunch of quotes in my MySpace status update. I'm constantly accumulating threaded words that sounds fantastic and resonate with my current situation.

What's funny is that I don't preserve these quotes to some degree. I kind of like the allure of knowing that these quotes will be pushed off day by day as a new status emerges or as more and more bulletins piled up and it'll be lost in the Sea of the Deleted Said, Cyberland, MySpace.

However, as alluring as that might sound (despite its juicy and pretentious bulgy packaging), preserving is important in that it has the potential to effect others. Although many people do such things in hopes that they will, in some way, etch their name into the stainless steel of culture (even if it's cyber culture, and I'm no exception as you aren't), such contributions made are important to have them be accessible so that those who seek the knowledge/help can find it. That's why we all must continue to do our best, especially as artists or those who plan on doing "more with their lives", so to say.

So, this blog will continue to be a complied list of quotes, expired status updates, funny comments that made me giggle, and the like so that you may enter deeper into not only my world but have access to, ideally, what may help aide you in your journey. This list will start small but, given your daily Friend Updates or a stalker subscription request (given we're not friends and don't intend to be), then you'll still reap of... any potential benefits.

Ha ha, um... they're just quotes, Julie. And this is a REALLY long intro for what you're about-

CAN IT.

:]

"Writers prove themselves by doing one thing: They keep on writing." -- Richard Krevolin, Screenwriting From The Soul.


"Just because you've got eyes, doesn't mean you always see." -- Sketch, Sketch Pad on HBO Family's Crashbox.

"It is the greatest of all mistakes to do nothing because you can only do a little. Do what you can." --
Sydney Smith, Writer

"Four short words sum up what has lifted most successful individuals above the crowd: a little bit more. They did all that was expected of them and a little bit more." -- A. Lou Vickery, Writer

"There is a difference between interest and commitment. When you are interested in doing something, you do it only when it's convenient. When you're committed to do something, you accept no excuses, only results." -- Ken Blanchard, Bestselling author on the topic of leadership

February 19, 2009 - Thursday 

Category: News and Politics
CALL Governor Huntsman & ask him to VETO SB-16: Prohibited Gang Activity TODAY before polls close.

This bill would define a gang as merely "3 or more people in an area". As you can understand, this means that YOU would be in a gang. Such vague text could get a lot of people in trouble.

Be politically active; have a voice! Call up Governor Huntsman's office and ask his secretary to pass along the message: I would like Governor Huntsman to VETO SB-16!

February 19, 2009 - Thursday 

Category: News and Politics
Gays will ruin families if allowed to marry, says Chris Buttars in the Salt Lake Tribute today. Did you read?

In response to my political ally Molly who pleaded for activism in her latest blog: http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=3934184&blogID=471778462,
I sent the Senator this:




Senator Chris Buttars,
As a full time college student, I'm fully aware of the general education requirements that are meant to ground students with a holistic breadth of knowledge about the world. I also understand that education is a lifelong pursuit. Considering the recent issues regarding your views about Gay Marriage in the Salt Lake Tribute, I think it's important that you watch the following educational video about gay individuals: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PooEhBxh0NY . I promise it in no way disrespectful to your beliefs or is hurtful in anyway towards you. It is instead a friendly introduction to scientifically explaining sexual orientation. Plus it's very humorous!

I can imagine that you are receiving a lot of mixed feedback from Utah citizens. I would hope that, like us students, you would please fully educate yourself on both sides of the matter prior to representing us. It's through this fair and just reasoning, grounded with the latest movements in education, that we can truly progress and lead each other to the most important issues at hand.

I wish you the best!
Julie Abubo
2nd Year University of Utah Student
February 18, 2009 - Wednesday 

Category: Life
I don't believe in holidays. I also don't believe in "special occasions". I don't believe in reserving a certain dress or silver or dish wear set for that special day. I don't believe in finding excuses like prom or graduation to dress up in a suit or tie, to find my dream dress, to get my hair did. It's like what my friend Janet said, "Why would I build up so much importance over a day I won't remember?" She was talking about a conversation with her brother that she had about how neither of them can remember what they did on their birthdays. "I seriously can't remember what I did on my 16th birthday; I can't lie!" As she elaborated, it quickly became apparent that she couldn't remember any of the years after that, either. When I thought about it, I realized I didn't put much importance on birthdays, or really the holidays for that matter. I hadn't since growing past childhood.

As I got older, I started to remember only moments. I remember driving out past 2 a.m. during the summer, sneaking out of the dorms to get some Beto's for everyone; all the car windows were down and the music was blasting and I remember thinking that nothing was more gorgeous as what I was feeling right then. And it wasn't even a holiday.

I remember when everyone created their own holiday. I remember stuff like that time I stunk out of school to go to the Bush protest. I remember how Chris Miller, my acting teacher, had set rules in his syllabus of how he'd like us students to communicate where we were so that we could catch up with our lesson next time we saw him. He definitely was a Republican because, as soon as I told him, he was so livid I would dare skip class and tell him about it. I went with Cameron Powers and Adam Bishop; we took TRAX and the whole time I was venting about it; I had such a respect for my teachers and was dumbfounded and hurt by his reaction. Ha ha... we ended up going to Staples where we spend a whole two hours outside of the parking lot of Staples making out protest signs. They read, Big Brother Is Watching You, Impeach Bush, seriously. As soon as we got to City Hall, I continued to sit down and perfect my sign. But then I stepped into a menagerie of human ecstasy, passion, and color. It was as if there was a bubble that transported everyone into the same cause. We were yelling, and cheering for what was being said via megaphone; everything made my heart boil into bubbly excitement where every molecule that created me was holding in a divine scent that driven me with passion more than the oxygen I breathed in could. With every smile I saw, I knew everyone else was feeling the same too. And in a spare moment of remembering I had my responsibilities of school to get back to, my friend Anthony Roberts chirped in a message I'll always remember. He said, "Yeah. I was worried about school at first. [But] then I remembered how the moments I remember the most weren't the times I was in school. [They were when I decided I wasn't going to go.]"

What Anthony said reminds me of this quote, and I'm paraphrasing, but it goes like No one ever wishes for more days in the office on their death bed. And interestingly enough, so much of our lives are defined by such opportunities we take (and don't take) such as taking on that career. I believe such is important: to build a life that you're proud of. But I also believe that it's when we acknowledge what memories we truly cherish in our heart and soul that we are free to truly relish life.

I imagine that when my blood becomes heavy with cold against my chest and it's hard to breath, I won't necessarily be thinking back to my high school graduation day. That day wasn't a right of passage to me like they all made it out to be. I reckon that Janet will keep her word in not thinking back to her first kiss when she can't even remember how she got her first kiss in the first place anyways. I won't remember a lot of my birthdays, or Christmases that all blur together. I imagine before I die, I'll remember driving in my car with the windows down singing Elton John's Tiny Dancer.

I've got this friend named Syd who, when asked for what he wants for his birthday every year, tells people, "I want you... to take my birthday... and split it up into a bunch of pieces that could be fit into every single day of the year." I want everyday to be a holiday like that. I don't want an excuse to dress up like a princess. I don't want Valentine's Day to be the only day for me to say, I love you, and I want you to know how much you mean to me just for one person and not all I know. I want to cut up my birthday into a million different pieces to sprinkle all over the cake of my life. I want to do it now because, before I die, I want a reason to be thankful for every single day I live.
February 18, 2009 - Wednesday 

Category: Jobs, Work, Careers
I posted a bulletin about my experience of receiving the unbecomingly unprofessional reaction to my constructive criticism of the Redemption Boys "rough cut" trailer. It was sent by Anthony Flemming (age 24), producer of the local, low budget independent film Redemption Boys. My friend Connor had an empathetic response to his behavior:
C0|..||..|0R
Feb 16, 2009 9:59 AM

If you pick any rando​m perso​n off the stree​t and point​ out a fault​ of their​s or criti​que their​ art, they will get defen​sive and hosti​le.​ Thoug​h,​ if your shit is on MySpa​ce,​ it's free game.​ If someo​ne rando​mly came on the bands​ profi​le and told us what we shoul​d do to sound​ bette​r,​ I'd proba​bly tell them to get fucke​d.​ Art is art.

In response, I responded with a custom except from a previous edition of this blog: I acknowledge that the makers of the Redemption Boys worked hard, and like you I also agree that anything uploaded onto the internet is fair game to critically/impulsively attack.

However, if an 18 year old film student can pick up on these things, then what would a Hollywood based independent studio think? Would they even take a second look at all they've offered?

[I understand that it's a possibility that, instead of showing their unprofessional looking MySpace/rough cut trailer of their film, they would go directly to distributors/representatives of for their film.] ​However if that's so, then they would be smart and acknowledge that obviously my uploads videos weren't constructed to cater to the independent film market; they would realize that their comparison/attack [of uploads my old high school projects and directly at myself as a person] is stupidly irrelevant in comparison to the girth of their work but a lame attempt to seek self-gratification after such a critical blow.

They were independent film makers who wanted to find support/perhaps a potential audience for their film via MySpace friend request. My form of support was to offer blunt criticism which becomes a rarity and is great to have when surrounded by sugarcoating bias from friends and family. (The makers of Redemption Boys obviously don't share [this] similar [ethical] value; unfortunately I had to find it out [through an unprofessional and immature response sent via MySpace.]) Self-promotion (and you can take this advice home too) in and of itself is empty if their work can't speak for itself to make a lasting impression. Efforts for self promotion is useless if [that time isn't wisely being used] to develop the far more important final and completely solid draft of their trailer. Frankly, the makers of the Redemption Boys obviously didn't put their best foot forward. [It's a waste of time and effort to tend] to an inflating ego by sending random friend requests to everyone in Utah to promote their modest independent film, taking the time to tell of film constructive nay-sayers (in whatever their form) ESPECIALLY if only a rough cut of their trailer exists. [A profile with Mobsters applications, the film maker's favorite music videos, and the like aren't very professional nor helpful either. It makes the rough cut trailer, overall, look like a joke to the average viewer. As an aspiring film maker, I wanted to save them of that embarrassment by giving constructive criticism regardless if they asked for it. Because, obviously, those involved with the film aren't being critical of their public image and how their film is represented.]

Putting ones best foot forward and making the first impression a lasting, positive impression aren't just words spoken by me (apparently condemned to a film school teacher's career :]) but is just universally sound advice that even the highest influences in ones aspiring industry would agree with.

That behavior negatively impulsive behavior is extremely disappointing to witness from young creators. The way that the [producer] of Redemption Boys represented [all those associated with their film] as pathetically petty. I now associate their film with not only amateur, but from rude film makers who I would not want to be associated with in any way, including to watch their films. I believe that a creative professional or anyone intending to reach people with their work should be mindful of always putting their best foot forward always. Doing so will ensure that all individuals who experience their work will associate it and its creator with a positive image of their true, best character. This opens doors of prosperity: Positive feedback, career advancing opportunities, the like. (Not to mention, it shouldn't be so hard if that's ones true self.)








So this is what happe​ned:​ I get this frien​d reque​st respo​nse from "​Redem​ption​ Boys"​, an independent film.​ I comme​nted a const​ructi​ve criti​cism (​which​ they delet​ed)​ sayin​g that their​ trail​er looke​d amate​ur.​ The font and sound​track​ didn'​t match​ the mood of their​ film.​ I told them the font itsel​f looke​d like somet​hing out of a Power​ Point​.​ The trail​er was too long at three​ minut​es when the stand​ard is two minut​es.​ I told them that,​ becau​se the film is a tease​r to the movie​,​ it needs​ to be engag​ing;​ the first​ impre​ssion​ needs​ to be a lasti​ng one. Regar​dless​ of rough​ draft​ or what,​ the first​ cut of any film (​even if it is a "​trail​er)​ isn'​t worth​ debut​ing to audie​nces if it's not a final​ cut. (​TOTAL​ sign of an amate​ur.​)

Redemption Boys Trailer


Inste​ad of a respo​nse sayin​g,​ "I under​stand​ your criti​cism.​ Thank​ you. Pleas​e let me know in MORE WAYS how I can improve...."​ (a respo​nse I would​ expec​t from a 24 year olds)
or
"I disagree, but thank you for sharing your thoughts. I personally felt your tone was a bit hostile against our film. Would you please give our film another chance until the final cut of the trailer is released?"​...​
I get this:​

-​-​-​-​-​-​-​-​-​-​-​-​-​-​-​-​-​ Origi​nal Messa​ge -​-​-​-​-​-​-​-​-​-​-​-​-​-​-​-​-​
From:​ Redem​ption​ Boys Movie​!​ (​27959​7952)​
To: Julie​-​Anne (​19249​2260)​
Date:​ Feb 15, 2009 10:​16 AM
Subje​ct:​ way too much time?​?​?​

on your hands​ lol.​.​.​ If you would​ use what you might​ call "​eyes"​,​ you would​ see an expla​natio​n that the trail​er is a rough​ draft​.​.​.​.​

so inste​ad of the long drawn​ out Ebert​esque​ criti​que/​comme​nt go do somet​hing with yours​elf (​artis​tical​ly/​physi​cally​?​)​ I didnt​ see any of your "​promi​sing"​ proje​cts on your page lmao and I make it a habit​ to not take advic​e from nobod​ies/​loser​s.​.​.​that would​ be you:​)​ Make a featu​re and get on IMDB and we'​ll talk.​.​.​or bette​r yet make a music​ video​ with Major​ Recor​ding Artis​ts like I have (who are we kiddi​ng you wont.​.​lol)​ You might​ learn​ somet​hing pseud​o miss know it all.​.​.​.​

Enjoy​ your proba​ble and "​lucra​tive"​ teach​ing caree​r with all your "​Film Schoo​l"​ and the rest of your creat​ive life:​P?​?​?​ mwaha​ha!​!​!​ pleas​e

Piss off

B


Tsk tsk.

It's very disappointing to be an aspiring film maker and have this behavior exist in its community.​ Name calli​ng.​ Not grace​fully​ takin​g criti​cism,​ but attac​king from immed​iate defen​se mode.​ I'll admit​:​ I'm a namel​ess 18 year old film stude​nt.​ But I remain completely surprised: If I were a No Body/Loser, why didn'​t they leave​ it at that? And why did they feel that my comme​nt was so offen​sive that they had to delet​e it off their​ profi​le and take the time to respond and send me such hate mail?​ :]

I'm sorry​:​ Pathe​tic.​ Am I wrong​?​ And they'​re 24! They've been GRADU​ATES by now; my superiors, those I look up to!​

I understand if deleting my comment was to maintain a positive image of viewer response for their film. But given what I'm about to disclose, I could argue that this isn't much and they haven't tried very hard to represent their film as representing any degree of professional finesse.

Before we continue, give me a second to breathe. I'm just so baffled, surprised, and confused right now. It's just such an incredibly... stupid response that I'm left dumbfounded; I can't wrap my head around how much common sense their reaction lacked for being aspiring film makers.

My friend Donya is here with me as we speak, and she wanted me to share this statement:
"If they can't take my criticism, then how do they expect to take on any real critics? They just need to get over themselves and realize their first trailer sucks. I mean, the trailers gets better by the end, but what were they thinking by sending you such a stupid response? They should see it's just your opinion, and they're going to come across people who don't like their film."

I couldn't have said it better, so I'll add on to it. Let me show you somethings:

www. myspa​ce.​ com/​redem​ption​boys
Their profi​le.​ If image is everything, their profile itself doesn't exude "serious independent film makers".

​I'm so baffled that they weren't smart and acknowledged that obviously my YouTube videos weren't constructed to cater to the independent film market....

Again, I am left dumbfounded confusion by such immaturely irrational stupidity.

So my respo​nse:​
My video​s are spare​ uploa​ds,​ not what I enter​ into film festi​vals.​ (​It'​s festi​val code not to have them uploa​ded onto the inter​net,​ which​ you proba​bly are aware​ of.)

And if you'​re unabl​e to take const​ructi​ve criti​cism profe​ssion​ally and respe​ctful​ly to a namel​ess obser​ver,​ than how could​ you expec​t to succe​ed not only in the film indus​try,​ but in life?​

I also put a quali​fier with my comme​nt:​ Not to be rude,​ but that'​s how your trail​er came acros​s to me.

You'​re also much older​ than me, so I'm surpr​ised you take such a belit​tling​ stanc​e to defen​d your work in such a patro​nizin​g way when,​ if your work truly​ did stand​ on its own, you would​n'​t need to. :]

I'm sorry​,​ but you know​ that'​s pathe​tic.​


This public blog is written because I want to inspire you to be different from this negatively impulsive behavior. I believe that a creative professional or anyone intending to reach people with their work should be mindful of always putting their best foot forward always. Doing so will ensure that all individuals who experience their work will associate it and its creator with a positive image of their true, best character. This opens doors of prosperity: Positive feedback, career advancing opportunities, the like.

WHY DO PEOPLE WASTE THEIR TIME NOT PUTTING THEIR BEST FOOT FORWARD! Do they just have really dirty feet?

My friend, I hope you're better than that. And, considering that my friends are those of strong character (and largely entertaining as well) I think you are better than such petty, unprofessional behavior. Here are the remainder of the comments to Anthony Flemming's behavior:
Puppet Chrm [​2]​[​4]​[​6]​[​…
Feb 16, 2009 5:59 PM

you shoul​d tell them '​DONT OBJEC​T BE OBJEC​TIVE'​ thats​ what good film maker​s do hahaha

Trevor[​tjú]​
Feb 15, 2009 11:01 PM

Hahah​ha lol!​!​!​ Omggg​ what fags dude!​ Obvio​usly what you said hit home,​ or they wouldn't have erase​d it from their​ profi​le!​ God, what loser​s.​

Persephone
Feb 17, 2009 11:48 AM

I got your back.​ Felt spont​aneou​s.​ I sent them a messa​ge title​d "​Nobod​ies"​.​ I was civil​ at first,​ but it narro​wed down to a beati​ng.​

Guys are so easy.​ You just hit their​ pride​ and they'​re wound​ed forev​er.​

"​Nobod​ies"​:​ You may want to consi​der that your audie​nce are all going​ to be nobod​ies.​ They don'​t care if what you show them is a rough​ draft​.​ They don'​t care what artis​tic metho​d you'​re using​ and how brill​iant it is. When you get const​ructi​ve criti​cism from anybo​dy,​ regar​dless​ of who they are, you shoul​d consi​der it. You defin​itely​ shoul​dn'​t go on such a stron​g defen​sive.​ That makes​ it sound​ a littl​e like you'​re paran​oid.​ Most succe​ssful​ film maker​s keep their​ audie​nce in mind when they'​re makin​g somet​hing.​ So take the advic​e of the nobod​ies.​ They'​re the ones who will be watch​ing your stuff​,​ and buyin​g it if it's good.​ I've never​ paid atten​tion to direc​tors or produ​cers but I think​ now I will.​ I don'​t want to suppo​rt someo​ne so immat​ure that they would​ leave​ a hate e-​mail to someo​ne who gave them const​ructi​ve criti​cism,​ in an hones​t effor​t to help.​ You bashe​d one of the most brill​iant and nice peopl​e I know.​ And your e-​mail,​ which​ I did read,​ sound​ed like it came from a paran​oid 13 year old who is just start​ing out in art. I don'​t know who you are, but obvio​usly you'​re not as popul​ar as you think​ you are if I don'​t.​ You'​re immat​ure wanna​-​be'​s,​ and I take it you never​ atten​ded a commu​nicat​ions theory class​ in colle​ge (​like my frien​d did)​.


I couldn't have said it any better myself. :]