MA Screenings of ODD BRODSKY

It was a full house last night for the FilmShift Festival in Boston at the Somerville Theatre. It was wonderful to see family and friends last night including some who I haven't seen seen I was in camp or high school! Sadly the theater had some major projection issues, which is why Matt always says "Projectionist gets final cut".  Regardless, I am truly grateful for all of the love and support.

The next day we traveled up to the North Shore for the screening of ODD BRODSKY at The Cape Ann Community Cinema in beautiful Gloucester. What a GREAT time! Thanks to everyone who came out, including Nicky Galvin --who was my best friend in 7th grade! And to Darlene Webb (Sweeney) my roommate when I was 21 who brought lots of friends to the screening! Also to my "Brodskies" (Arlene, Grace and Hayley) who saw the movie 2 nights in a row, both here and in Somerville!! And to the great local crowd. This Q&A was especially fun because of the unusual and creative questions! If you haven't been to this gorgeous little town and this wonderful theater, you MUST!

Photos from both festival are here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152584721308666.1073741831.20010053665&type=3

Hull Native Composes Music for Feature Film

Getting a little love from a home-town paper. Check up this write up on our awesome composer David Gonzalez and ODD BRODSKY in the Hull Times!  Hey Massachusetts, we'll be there soon!

New Sewer Pipe.

Well, it could be worse. Apparently when we had our sewer inspection before we bought the house and moved in (18 months ago), the inspection company only checked the "branch" line. The main line had a major problem. The good news is that that company paid for it! I felt really happy that some people in this world stand behind their work, and take responsibility for a mistake. Thank you! This would have been expensive!

House Update

Sorry I have not had a chance to write lately. Things have been so hectic with buying the new house right in the middle of the holidays! On Monday we had our home inspection in the pouring rain, and discovered a rook leak right in the middle of the living room. Our amazing realtor Tom Sardo (who is the best realtor EVER) said we were lucky this happened before we bought the house and not after. Just like magic, later that same night bank interest rates dropped to under 4.5% for a 30-year-fixed... which means that if the seller can't pay to fix the roof, we now can pull out extra money to pay for it, and have the same monthly payments as planned. Amazing! Sometimes I feel so lucky...

On Project Closer

Now that we are buying a new house, all I can do is think about it! There's no pantry or laundry cabinets, but Matt came up with a great idea to remodel a hallway!  Not only would it create a dream pantry and lots of space, but it will also create a large supply cabinet that connects to my office! Inspired by the new house, I entered the One Project Closer December Giveaway". This month's prize is a gift certificate to Home Depot!  What a perfect housewarming that would make!  

Homeward Bound

Matt and I have been on pins and needles for a few days now. Our realtor said the house we bid on was listed at a CRAZY LOW price and it would probably go up by atleast $50,000 in bids. So we did not have our hopes up, but I have to say...I had "that" magical feeling! Since many people were away for the Thanksgiving weekend, it was a particularly slow time for showing houses. There were still 5 bidders by the end, and it was neck-in-neck between us and one other applicant. But a good plan combined with a GREAT real estate agent & bank lender and a heaping spoonful of luck all came together in just the right way and made it so that WE GOT THE HOUSE!!!!

The Offer

Today Matt and I put in a bid to buy a HOUSE!  I'd been feeling very stagnant and stifled lately. But after Jenn and I went to Agape on Sunday I felt suddenly inspired again.  It's as if this giant weight had been lifted and I remembered my true nature.  The theme was about moving forward --just "doing it".   Yes!  Yes to life!