AROWANA LIFE

DC OR BUST Part 5

Today was full of run and gun shooting. We were on a tight schedule because we had to get to Boston to catch Rick’s son’s basketball game. There were a bunch of places to visit in Indiana where Rick lived when he moved to America. I can’t remember the other place but one was Warsaw. Its actually perfect because Indiana is where basketball was invented, so why not a better place to live. GO HOOSIERS!

But we first tried to interview Cavs star Lebron James before his shoot around against the Chicago Bulls. I keep thinking to myself, it would probably be the best part of the trip if this happens. Big Ben said wassup. Plus I recognized Sasha. But no one else. We were in a time crunch so Lebron didn’t have “time” for us and we had to move on. But I did see him and that’s one huge dude. If I was in the NBA, I’d hate to guard him.  Read more...

DC OR BUST Part 4

Now that I’m back, I’m gonna crank out these last stories of my trip…hopefully. And since I’m fully rested again, I’ll be sure to make them exciting.
So where was I, oh yes, just went thru racist-ville scary town. We arrive to Chicago the next day at about noonish. Steve, our road manager, was able to redirect the blizzard in Chicago and the bus made it in safely. BUT no one told me it was going to be 10 below!!! HOLY COW! It’s boot camp days all over again marching in the snow. Except the list of things I didn’t bring came more to a realization besides my toothbrush. I didn’t really think to bring gloves or a beanie or even boots for that matter. So as we pulled into the Park Hyatt of Chicago, we had about an hour to settle in, shower, go NOT #1, and try to start shooting while there was still light out.

I found a Walgreens right at the corner of our hotel and I got me some gloves and a Chicago beanie. No boots but hopefully I can survive. As I was purchasing my stuff, the register people saw my camera and asked what I was doing. I told them I was running around Chicago today filming Rick Fox. They laughed at my California, so spoiled life. Luckily, they gave me the advice to buy some hand warmers. They said to put in inside my gloves and my socks. OH BOY, did that advice pay off later.

So our goal for Chicago was to hit up Obama’s house, Grant Park, and whatever else we can squeeze in. First stop, Grant Park, where Obama gave his acceptance speech…4 months late. We open the doors of the van and BOOM, the place is covered in 3 feet of snow. First thought, dude its freezing. Second thought, damn NO BOOTS! and of course to get the best angles and the great footage the crew trek into the middle of the park. Frostbite galore. Heat pack, please save me.

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DC OR BUST Part 1

So I’ve been on the road since Sunday filming Rick Fox and his journey across America to the Presidential Inauguration on the 20th. First off, I just want to say that I am truly blessed to be apart of this journey and also to find work during this time of recession. Anyways, Rick’s project is being produced by a friend Jason from Siho Media, and I came on as a freelance cameraman.  Read more...