parker quinn

fall is near

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:01:49 -0700

the summer was mild. hauntingly parallel to the recent months i’ve spent surviving here. not living, just surviving. i always remember the days that i’ve lived, and wish i could forget the days that i’ve survived. summer here is usually spent escaping the heat, finding a cool place of repose. but this summer was different. each day was unremarkably indistinguishable from the next. each morning trapped in a cycle of monotony. alarm, work, rinse, lather, repeat. there was always an adventure that came along with dodging the summer’s intensity. but, the heat was gone. the spark was gone. my spark was gone. and with no spark, comes no heat. no fire. no passion. and if you’re not passionate, what do you live for? i sometimes get lost in the idea that i am no longer living for a passion, but yet the idea of a passion that i once had. every prospect of a viable spark is quickly extinguished by something, or someone, and the wheel continues spinning. but this wheel seems to have become a sphere that i’ve trapped myself in. and with every step, i continue to thrust the sphere forward. the momentum grows and i’m struggling to keep up with my own feet racing below me.

fall is near. and i don’t know if i’m referring to the season.

mix tape: september 2010

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:36:03 -0700

what i’m currently listening to:

1. hannah epperson - we will host a party
2. nathan rateliff & the wheel - slow
3. miss emily brown - the diary of amy briggs
4. jose gonzales - down the line
5. christina maria - kind friend
6. holly miranda - joints
7. jesse ruben - too tired
8. katy perry - teenage dream
9. cb7 - pretend for the weekend

music collection: alas i cannot swim

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 23:05:00 -0700

alas i cannot swim by laura marling

a timeless album, written by a teenager with the sole of woman who has lived a life full of adventure, love, and heartache. i’ve never heard a voice so enchantingly beautiful, and yet, filled with such sadness.

Photo

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 22:58:00 -0700

branches by blik music: bitter heart by zee avi i recently...

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:46:00 -0700

branches by blik

music: bitter heart by zee avi

i recently received my blik wall art in the mail. then, i made a video of me putting it on the wall.

auturgy

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:22:00 -0700

noun

self-action; independent activity

the editors of Oxford University Press and the Oxford English Dictionary are concerned about all of the wonderful words in the english language that are disappearing from lack of use.

so, they’ve created a website that gives you the ability to adopt a word. it’s free to adopt a word. the words are usually old and nearly forgotten, and you have the option to buy a t-shirt with your word on it. and, you get to choose your adopted word.

i adopted auturgy. it only makes sense that in the auturgy of blogging, i would be sharing this.

DIEner (get it?)

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:20:00 -0700

“DIEner (get it?)”

“This zombie-comedy explores the existential dilemma of a sociopathic killer who runs into the unique problem of his victims rising from the dead.”

DIEner was the first feature film that i was the lead in. today, it was released to the world. here are all the places that it’s available:

“keg security” i shot this video with barak, who...

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:19:00 -0700

“keg security”

i shot this video with barak, who directed it and makes a cameo. everyone in this video is very talented, and very funny.

“money talks” here’s a short film that I shot...

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 23:08:00 -0700

“money talks”

here’s a short film that I shot with my friend, bradley. we hate people that flaunt their money. seriously, we hate it.

oh, and thanks to bricks and scones for letting us shoot on your patio. awesome coffee shop.

Blindsided: Let me just say...

Sat, 07 Aug 2010 21:12:22 -0700

Blindsided: Let me just say...:

I think the “vote or die” slogan that was created is irrational and irresponsible. To me, it implies that even if you have no idea who each candidate is, it’s more important just to vote as an end (not a means). Like it’s more important just to get something down on paper. It’s encouraging a…

I could not agree more.

why i do what i do

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 18:14:36 -0700

i got an email today. it was one of the nicest emails i’ve ever gotten, especially since it was from someone i don’t even know. but, it made me realize something… whether it’s web design, or acting, or photography, or music, or whatever, it’s things like this that make me want to continue doing the things i do. tim, i am utterly flattered and cannot express how thankful i am for your kind words. thank you.

“hey neighbor” travis, wesam and lindsey in front of...

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:24:00 -0700

“hey neighbor”

travis, wesam and lindsey in front of the camera. me, behind the camera.

“so be it” barak and adam in front of the camera....

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 16:11:00 -0700

“so be it”

barak and adam in front of the camera. me, behind the camera.

WHERE WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO VISIT ON YOUR PLANET?

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:38:54 -0700

believe it or not, i’ve never been to new york. i’d start there.

music collection: love is hell, pt. 1

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:47:00 -0700

love is hell, pt. 1 by ryan adams

there are times when i wish i could fall into this album and never come out. it’s evoking, yet soothing. “The Shadowlands” is the most played song in my iTunes library, it currently has over 500 plays.

text convo with wesam

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:29:00 -0700

Parker: Are you a Power Ranger yet?
Wesam: Nah. No word.
Parker: Lame bro.
Wesam: Ur right. I have total control it.
Parker: I like to hear that.
Wesam: Of course you do Jim.
Parker: Jim?
Wesam: What? Where am I?
Parker: Who am I texting? Am I alive?
Wesam: I like ribs.
Parker: Do you collect comics?
Wesam: RACHEL! I'M GONNA KILL YOU!!!
Parker: I just painted a kitten blue.
Wesam: Welcome to hell. I'll be your host Denzel Washington.
Parker: We're not in Kansas anymore. Of course you're not. YOU'RE IN MY WORLD NOW, BITCH.
Wesam: Good night monkey.
Parker: Kiss my little rainbow good night.
Wesam: (shudder)
Parker: *gasp* ... *ORGASM*

tumblr themes featured on mashable

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:26:16 -0700

i recently found out that two of my themes that i have built for tumblr have been featured on mashable, in an article titled 10 Terrific New Tumblr Themes. the two themes that were featured are peapod and cardstock. i am extremely honored and couldn’t be more flattered.

Photo

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:57:07 -0700

an email from David Thorne

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:37:00 -0700

this made me laugh so hard that i cried…

Shannon (the secretary) has lost her cat and has asked David (the graphic designer) to help with a lost poster. This is their email correspondence…

From: Shannon Walkley
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 9.15am
To: David Thorne
Subject: Poster

Hi
I opened the screen door yesterday and my cat got out and has been missing since then so I was wondering if you are not to busy you could make a poster for me. It has to be A4 and I will photocopy it and put it around my suburb this afternoon.

This is the only photo of her I have she answers to the name Missy and is black and white and about 8 months old. missing on Harper street and my phone number.
Thanks Shan.

From:David Thorne
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 9.26am
To: Shannon Walkley
Subject: Re: Poster

Dear Shannon,
That is shocking news.
Although I have two clients expecting completed work this afternoon, I will, of course, drop everything and do whatever it takes to facilitate the speedy return of Missy.
Regards, David.

From: Shannon Walkley
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 9.37am
To: David Thorne
Subject: Re: Re: Poster

yeah ok thanks. I know you dont like cats but I am really worried about mine. I have to leave at 1pm today.

From: David Thorne
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 10.17am
To: Shannon Walkley
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Poster

Dear Shannon,
I never said I don’t like cats. Attached poster as requested.
Regards, David.

From: Shannon Walkley
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 10.24am
To: David Thorne
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Poster

yeah thats not what I was looking for at all. it looks like a movie and how come the photo of Missy is so small?

From: David Thorne
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 10.28am
To: Shannon Walkley
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Poster

Dear Shannon,
It’s a design thing. The cat is lost in the negative space.
Regards, David.

From: Shannon Walkley
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 10.33am
To: David Thorne
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Poster

Thats just stupid. Can you do it properly please? I am extremely emotional over this and was up all night in tears. you seem to think it is funny. Can you make the photo bigger please and fix the text and do it in colour please. Thanks.

From: David Thorne
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 10.46am
To: Shannon Walkley
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Poster

Dear Shannon,
Having worked with designers for a few years now, I would have assumed you understood, despite our vague suggestions otherwise, we do not welcome constructive criticism. I don’t come downstairs and tell you how to send text messages, log onto Facebook and look out of the window. I have amended and attached the poster as per your instructions.
Regards, David.

From: Shannon Walkley
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 10.59am
To: David Thorne
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Poster

This is worse than the other one. can you make it so it shows the whole photo of Missy and delete the stupid text that says missing missy off it? I just want it to say Lost.

From: David Thorne
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 11.14am
To: Shannon Walkley
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Poster

From: Shannon Walkley
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 11.21am
To: David Thorne
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Poster

yeah can you do the poster or not? I just want a photo and the word lost and the telephone number and when and where she was lost and her name. Not like a movie poster or anything stupid. I have to leave early today. If it was your cat I would help you. Thanks.

From: David Thorne
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 11.32am
To: Shannon Walkley
Subject: Awww

Dear Shannon,
I don’t have a cat. I once agreed to look after a friend’s cat for a week but after he dropped it off at my apartment and explained the concept of kitty litter. I have attached the amended version of your poster as per your detailed instructions.
Regards, David.

From: Shannon Walkley
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 11.47am
To: David Thorne
Subject: Re: Awww

Thats not my cat. where did you get that picture from? That cat is orange. I gave you a photo of my cat.

From: David Thorne
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 11.58am
To: Shannon Walkley
Subject: Re: Re: Awww

I know, but that one is cute. As Missy has quite possibly met any one of several violent ends, it is possible you might get a better cat out of this. If anybody calls and says “I haven’t seen your orange cat but I did find a black and white one with its hind legs run over by a car, do you want it?” you can politely decline and save yourself a costly veterinarian bill.
Regards, David.

From: Shannon Walkley
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 12.07pm
To: David Thorne
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Awww

Please just use the photo I gave you.

From: David Thorne
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 12.22pm
To: Shannon Walkley
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Awww

From: Shannon Walkley
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 12.34pm
To: David Thorne
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Awww

I didnt say there was a reward. I dont have $2000 dollars. What did you even put that there for? Apart from that it is perfect can you please remove the reward bit. Thanks Shan.

From: David Thorne
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 12.42pm
To: Shannon Walkley
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Awww

From: Shannon Walkley
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 12.51pm
To: David Thorne
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Awww

Can you just please take the reward bit off altogether? I have to leave in ten minutes and I still have to make photocopies of it.

From: David Thorne
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 12.56pm
To: Shannon Walkley
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Awww

From: Shannon Walkley
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 1.03pm
To: David Thorne
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Awww

Fine. That will have to do.

“lighthouse” the fog gets thicker the waves grow...

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 01:49:59 -0700

“lighthouse”

the fog gets thicker
the waves grow tall
and i am on my own
seconds lost by the hour
i’m a losing soul

be my lighthouse and guide me home
i don’t know where to go
be my lighthouse, guide me home
i can’t die here alone

discontentment raised my sails
and had me follow the stars
it forced the rudder
and grabbed the wheel
a declaration of war

be my lighthouse and guide me home
i don’t know where to go
be my lighthouse, guide me home
i can’t die here alone

take this night

be my lighthouse and guide me home
i don’t know where to go
be my lighthouse, guide me home
i can’t die here alone