!SeanROX Journal (Design.Geek ) Sean Schoff

Life & Times of a Design.Geek in the ATL

Sunday, September 29, 2002


APPEARS OBVIOUS.
As each moment passes in this life, I'm more aware of how much I really don't belong here. Is it possible to really feel *this* alienated from humanity? Where have all the optimists gone?

peace-
seanrox


Friday, September 20, 2002


Under-estimated and better for it...
How liberating it can be to be considered less than you believe you may be. Although it can hurt at first, once the pride is tucked safely into the backseat baby-carrier, it's somehow empowering.

Moving forward, less is expected of you. Prior to this recent event, I did all I could to expand, grow and increase the value of myself and apply this knowledge to "the group." I'll still do the same (it's what I do), but this time for myself, unless asked otherwise. Sad.

POSITIVE SIDE.
I feel great about sharing, and great about moving forward. It'll much more tough. Possibly never reach where I want, but like many other ideas... it's the learning experience.

LESSON.
If you hire a plumber, and you ask him to also fix your electrical issue, don't complain about he wasn't good at doing that task.

OH YEA...
I made this! Atlantic Corporate Talent in the hizzous!

peace-
seanrox


9/11 Tribute Gone Horribly Wrong

peace-
seanrox

Thursday, September 19, 2002


This one goes out to the roofpig brutha!





peace-
seanrox


Wednesday, September 11, 2002



Yeesh... are there patterns? Well? Are there?
BTW, this was fun to do.

peace-
seanrox

Tuesday, September 10, 2002


EXPOSING THE BABY.

After nearly 5 years, the baby has a face, a personality, a useful purpose and an amazing revenue-generating model. A concept that began with RadioWIRED.com in November 1997, is now a fully-developed concept with great opportunity... and I have shared it. The first product is RSP.

My chest aches tonight with uncertainty. I know it was the right thing to do in my position. The rev-model is simple, yet solid and expandable. The execution is profitable in itself. The distribution could be make a major impact QUICKLY with the assistance of the tan site. NDA's are formal BS, and it's quite possible to lose it all to the one party that could help propel it the easiest. You know how you have a great idea that encompasses all that *is* you? This is my idea.

It's my sense of duty and integrity, I guess. I'm not a slimy, back-stabbing guy. The nice guy finishes last usually. I hope for shared integrity and fairness. I just need help to be #1 quickly. Ramp-up time 4 months max, or the market will be flooded. I need muscle to get a great product into market in time to dominate.

- valuable quality promotion for artists, promoters and vendors
- valuable quality product for end-users
- non-adult, continually sticky, and rich content for owners
- effective new revenue stream in a market void
- opens a new vertical market for other opportunities

The next three days, I'll continue to work, in hopes that a fair opportunity arises without hidden agendas... for *I* was open, honest and serious. This is my passion.

MUSIC, UNRELATED.
Listen to Silverchair's new song. Appears they got ahold of some old Beatles albums... and a random blues band's Brass Section. hehe

peace-
seanrox

Sunday, September 08, 2002


HUGE WEEK: Goths, Geeks, Dolls, Idols, Rockers, the Past & Tuna Steak.

Goths & Geeks
After living in ATL for 5 years, I actually did the DragonCon thing this year. Odd, yet fitting way to get reacquainted(?) with one's past. Bloody Maries, babes in black, costumed characters, gamer geeks, gaudy goths, and fetish freaks. Odd crowd to assemble. Fanatics love fanatics, I suppose. There's a social psychology thing going on there... must be examined closer at another time... far too interesting to leave alone. hehe

GooGoo
Bleh. Never liked them much, but damn, was able to secure some boxseats at Lakewood(simply can't call it "HiFiBuys Ampitheater" in prose). Sitting right behind the general admission area, bar stools, a waitress, and table to rest your weary beer hand. Must land a boxseat for a decent band. I've always enjoyed the grass, but I could handle boxseats for some shows... as long as I could smoke. Zup with annoying baby-booming, anti-smoking, beer-chugging, doctor-wannabe-looking, complainer guy? I think I kind of scared him. Get over it dude, it's rock and roll.

Idol: Kelly
Whew. Unbelievable voice... and as for the producers of the Idol show... YOU SUCK.
What about a REMIX of those classic hits? I am embarrassed for the kids, and I will *not* buy the CD/DVD or see the show if it sucks that bad. Top songwriters, producers and session musicians around the nation cringed at the sight. Cheesy crap just ruined it for me.

Where did they get the creative force to put together that sugary-sweet crap of a medley? You could tell those kids worked their asses off learning that musical array of sugar-coated Simon-Cowell CRAP. The accompaniment lacked any creativity. With all the fantastic technology, and talent in the music industry today, why?... TELL ME WHY the producers of that show pasted together a mediochre medley of karaoke hits with BradyKids Revue choreography? What should we expect from the people that brough us the SpiceGirls? Wait... I take that back. At least the SpiceGirls had decent production behind them! We move on.

New Family Addition.
Martin-DCX1E. Excellent low-end for me to bang my all-important E-minors. And it plugs-in too! Now... run it thru the chorus pedal and distortion... simply awesome. Two-year dream coming to fruition. WonderTwin powers activate.

TESLA!
FACT: if your favorite band is playing at Earthlink Live! in ATL. Go to the show. Theatre. Small Floor area. No security "moat". Amazing show. Bring your earplugs tho.

After a long hiatus (6 years?) Tesla hit the stage hardcore. Packed-house of 30somethings... hehe. Although always rolled into the "hairband" collective, they were *never* that at all. They were the anti-glam rock sound of the late 80s. Refreshing twin guitar power and energy of ROCK that hadn't been heard since prolly... Bad Company? Simply amazing songs, musicianship, and love of the music. God bless Tesla. Intimate show of sweaty boobs and power rock.

Didn't miss a beat.
Some random jackass once said: "Time heals all wounds". Dunno about that, but time does allow us all the opportunity to learn and move forward if we see fit to do so. Over the past few years, I've felt for the first time that I really enjoy being the age that I am. With a rich enough past to compare events and enough "statistically-preceived" future to re-encounter and create more personal history. If my life is indeed long, and continues to bestow such love and caring upon me, I expect I'll enjoy the latter part as much as this era of "re-encounterment" I'm enjoying at this time.

Realistically, it was seamless, with an easiness and solid familiarity... like an extended scene lifted from the early '90s film: "Sean!". Not sure how many people get to take a deep breathe, let go, and allow such reconnections occur. Important for me: relax and live... and don't try to set-up expectations. Although a certain level of "slackerism" involved, I believe that everything will lay into proper place if you allow them to land. I want to only own what I should. Today, I'm the proud owner of a really special, cool, longtime friend that should be around for a long while.

Lesson to Self.
Where we all land in this life, is up to uncontrollable to us. What we can do is ensure that every important moment is treated with care, and more importantly... remember how cool it was, so we can create new worthwhile moments.

peace-
seanrox


Wednesday, September 04, 2002



  • my neighborhood from the eye of BigBrotherKodak.

  • previous house in Marietta, Ga







    peace-
    seanrox