Lauren Unscripted

I just added a new page to my blog highlighting some of the projects I’ve completed and the videos I’ve produced and edited. I also just learned a new term on Friday, “Preditor” (Producer + Editor), apparently that is what they are calling it these days.

Either way, most of the pieces have been displayed in previous blog posts, but they are now more easy to find in one location, so check them out on the Projects Page!

After being in the new apartment in a new city in a new neighborhood for a little over two weeks now, I feel I am beginning to settle in and must say that I am totally loving it!  I haven’t had as much time to explore as I would like, but I’ve enjoyed going on some jogs around the surrounding blocks, taking mental notes of the awesome restaurants and shops to return to, meeting the local barista at the corner cafe, and sampling the dinner specials at the neighborhood Irish Pub.  On Sunday I went cafe hopping (one of the things I love best about San Francisco) and discovered this gem, Ritual Coffee Roasters. I just may have to try my luck working there, maybe an un-discovered startup can give me a job!

I also ventured out to the Mission Branch of the SF Public Library and got me a card and everything! Isn’t it cute, with a local student’s artwork on it. Much better than the one I had from the Orange County Library for probably 17 years, although my first grade printing of my name on the back was  quite endearing.

We, as in the three roommates and I, have been diligently compiling a list of things to do during our tenure in the city, and by diligently I mean whenever we think of something totally random and completely awesome that can only be done in San Francisco, we add a sticky note to the board. We thought the “Did” side looked rather lonely, and luckily we were able to fulfill one of our “Dos” this weekend when we had a lovely housewarming party. Seemed as though lots of friends were out of town for the occasion, but we are excited for dinner parties, tea parties, and of course, costume parties!

Tonight we received a special treat from our awesome neighbor, Matt, who lives in the flat above ours with three roommates. Can you guess what it was? Ok, you cheated and looked at the picture below. Freshly baked, chocolate chip oatmeal cookies, and they were even still warm. Deliciousness. I have to say Kara and I were a little concerned when the doorbell rang at 9:30, but it was an excellent, tasty, and friendly surprise.  Next on the agenda, reciprocate with a backyard BBQ of sorts for the three flats. Neighbor bonding!

This weekend we are all heading back to the Lair of the Bear for a staff reunion that happens every five years. I’m sure I’ll have much to report when I get back. Go Bears!

I can certainly say it has been a crazy few weeks! I have moved into my new apartment in San Francisco and am quickly adapting to city life! So much uncertainty and excitement make for some fun times, and also some sleepless nights, but this is all part of growing up right?

I couldn’t be happier being in the city, living with three of my gal pals!

More to come on this soon, I promise. Some pictures of the new place and hopefully a video are coming soon. They have been on the back burner of my mind, but somehow keep getting pushed aside by job applications and cover letter writing…

So for now, enjoy the most recent project I worked on for Weplay. At LeBron James’ Kings Academy, I recently shot quite a bit of video documenting the camp experience with my co-worker Candice Coots. Here is a piece I produced and edited, of Patrick Christopher, a Cal Basketball player who was invited to LeBron’s camp, among a number of stand-out college stars. I will always recognize him since my Junior year when I had season tickets to Cal games and my friend and I noticed his personal handshakes for each of his teammates in the starting lineup. Can’t forget that grin either. Go Bears!

Check out the new digs!  Ours is the second floor flat. Big thanks to Caitlin for taking pictures, I have still yet to actually visit the apartment.  This is when a teleporting device would come in handy.  It is super cute though :)

While I have no video to accompany this post, I have some BIG news!  Last week I decided to take a leap of faith and do something I’ve been wanting to do for a while.  I will soon be able to call myself a San Franciscan!

That’s right, I’m officially moving!  After a trip up to the Bay Area, a visit to the Lair (my second, or maybe third or fourth, home/Cal’s alumni summer camp), and a wonderfully fun weekend spent with a few of my best friends, I decided I had to make the goal a reality no matter how scary it might seem.  As luck would have it, those other three ladies were all looking for new homes as well.  The result?  The four of us, well the three of them (thanks guys!), found a great flat in the Mission.

I haven’t yet seen the place, but I have no doubt that it is fabulous.  It could really be a hole it the wall and I think I’d be just as excited.  It is the people, my soon-to-be roommates, who really matter and are going to make the next year one for the books!  Caitlin, Claudia, and Kara (yeah lots of C sounds to keep straight), I couldn’t ask for a better bunch of friends.

–Kara giving the thumbs up to the new home! (Sorry I don’t have a picture of the outside yet)–

For those who don’t know, the four of us all staffed at the Lair, Camp Oski, together.  We have been tent-mates, teammates, and just plain mates. Now we will be true roommates!  It is going to be a wild and crazy time, and there is no one I’d rather share the ride with :)

One of many team pictures to come…my hair is short now…and not red

Anyone following my blog knows that I’ve been looking for jobs for a few months.  The only not so peachy part of this plan is that I have yet to find one.  Luckily I will be continuing my current position remotely from the Bay until I am able to find full-time employment.  So ::hint hint:: if anyone has a lead hit me up!

In all seriousness though, I am looking forward to this new chapter of life.  It is both terrifying and thrilling and I wouldn’t expect it to be any other way.  I will be sad to leave friends and family at home, but it is something I know I want and need to do.  I am also sad to leave behind my Producer role at LIVE.  I know I have learned/gained a great deal over the past 6 months helping out on the show, and I have met some awesome people who I won’t soon forget.