California Here I Come

Sore back? Stiff shoulders? Exhausted?

If so, you may have just packed your entire house into a Budget Rental truck ( or semi depending on how you look at it).

My brother and I just completed two extremely long days of moving everything I owned from the house to the truck. I tried my best to have everything packed in boxes, but you know there are always a few items that seem to be left out and inevitably are tossed on top of the overwhelming pile. Now the trick will be driving the gigantor truck across the plaines, desert and mountains on my way to Southern California.

Once the house closes on Friday, everything will be official. I little scary of a thought.

Disney Studio Lot

I had the opportunity to visit the Walt Disney Studios lot today, and besides the unseasonably hot weather, it was a great day. The Archives Research Library never gets old, and it's also fun to see who's at the lot filming.

D23

Our group with a personal friend of mine, Mickey Mouse

Back in the beginning of September, my friends and I were able to attend the opening day of the first ever D23 Expo. I had no clue what to expect, but I was really looking forward to the Disney Legends Ceremony where Tony Anselmo and Bill Farmer were inducted. The whole event ended up being so much more that I thought, with an awesome exhibit from Disney Parks and Resorts, a very moving opening ceremony, and a ton of other exhibits. I was also able to reconnect with my friend from college, and official D23 artist, Tim Rogerson. Tim was responsible for the amazing Mickey Mouse artwork featured all over the expo. You can check out his website at www.tdrogerson.com .

California Here I Come!

After 24 hrs on the road, I made it back to Southern California. Week one has been one of adjustment, but I'm hoping it gets easier the longer I'm here. Before my best friend left, we were able to scale the heights of the Hollywood Hills, and even pay a visit to the Griffith Observatory. Later in the week I was invited along on a tour of Walt Disney Television Animation, and a quick visit to the archives. Nothing beats strolling the studio streets that Walt built. Today, I'm off to visit my friend Jaime at PIXAR Animation Studios.

Zoo Sketching

Weekend Food Fun

BBQ Chicken Pizza!!