Every once in a while you stumble across something, doesn't have to be big, doesn't have to be small, but something that gets your attention and reminds you that you're on the right track.
Today I found one. And then I remembered another. Cool stuff, and I'll be honest in that I love the nerd cred.
That said, does it change anything for me? Nope. In life it's not about the destination, it's the journey which defines us. In any career you need to approach things as they were a marathon instead of a sprint.
I can use all the platitudes and self-motivational catchphrases I want to but it comes down to this - it's a small acknowledgement of what's been accomplished in an area of voice over which I do not normally get to perform. One step.
I mentioned in an earlier blog post about the passing of Carl Macek. Since then, I've gotten an e-mail or two regarding whether or not I knew any information regarding a memorial service or an address to send condolences, flowers, etc.
Memorial Service for Carl Macek Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 2pm
Congregational Church of the Chimes 14115 Magnolia Blvd. Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
The service will be open to the public, but we ask well wishers to be mindful of Carl’s friends and family. In lieu of flowers, we request that donations to assist with memorial expenses be made out to Svea Macek and sent to the following address:
Carl Macek Memorial c/o Harmony Gold USA 7655 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90046
This was originally posted over at the Funimation Update and I've been following it for the past few days, since it's gotten such interest from the anime crowd. Being acquainted with more than a few of the folks involved, I couldn't help but to post it here:
An online charity auction is being held to benefit a Minnesota family who has experienced a sudden and tragic event. Seven-year-old Ian Hoy was struck by a car when crossing the street and sustained serious injuries and brain trauma. Though he has made drastic improvement and is recovering, Ian has to re-learn just about everything. Of course, this situation has created significant financial strain on the family. The Hoys are close friends of Tiffany Grant (Asuka in Evangelion) so many people in the industry have taken notice of the family’s situation. The article over at Anime News Network goes into more detail, but I wanted to help pass along the word.
I can't say that it's the most original name for a blog, but considering what the blog is about I think that it's more than accurate.
I know two of the three guys involved with The Funimation Update, and can tell you that they're not just employees of Funimation Entertainment; they're also some of the biggest anime otaku you'll probably run into. If you're into Japanese animation like I am (I shudder to think of the money spent on hanken cels and the like), then this is definitely a blog that you'll want to have on your radar screen.
