For those of you who frequent the SoGoPro.com page often, or have followed the career of Hilarie Burton, then you have heard her make mention, on numerous occasions, the book "Dandelion Wine" by Ray Bradbury. If this is a book that you havent had the pleasure of reading then I suggest that you do so because you will find that it is every bit as wonderful as Hilarie makes it out to be! I recently purchased another book by Mr. Bradury, which is actually a collection of 100 of his most celebrated shorts (as it says so in the subtitle).
The book includes an introduction written by the prolific author and in it he says this:
"It is hard for me to believe that in one lifetime I have written so many stories. But on the other hand I often wonder what other writers do with their time. Writing, for me, is akin to breathing. It is not something I plan or schedule; it's something I just do. All the stories collected in this book seized on me at the strangest hours, compelling me to head for my typewriter and put them down on paper before they went away."
Some of us are meant to be the writers, the painters, or the musicians of our time. Some of us will be called to war and others to hedge the way for peace. Some of us will tell stories from the big screen and others will do it from the classrooms to inspire eager young minds. When I first read those five sentences they stopped me and so I read them again, and then again and again. What Ray Bradbury discovered about writing is the passion that we all need to discover within ourselves. We were all born to do something. In Ray's case it was to write, to teach the world valuable life lessons through the written word. And he did so faithfully. But, what were you born to do? What, in this life, for you, will be akin to breathing?
Find that thing and then give it everything you have to offer, and if you are faithful to it, then your legacy will far out live you. And isnt that the point? Doing something that bridges generational gaps, creating something that everyone can relate to. Changing the world in such a way that your great great-grandchildren will be proud of.
I read Ray's words and found them encouraging. I hope that when you read them you receive some of that same encouragement.
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Sunday, June 20, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
What's Your Ripple?
"Years ago it occured to me that most people are like their favorite body of water. There are Ocean people, who find beauty in the overturning of things, always moving but always ending up back on the sand. There are Lake people, who ... (See Morehold) great depths and are serene. There are Pond people, who are ambitious and appreciate the power of man to conquer anything...even the landscape. There are Swamp people, full of mystery and unconventional beauty. Then there are Swimming Pool people......who are chemically and smell funny. I have always been a River person. I grew up near a spiderweb of rivers as a kid, and I looked for arrowheads and animal footprints along their banks. I live next to the haunted Cape Fear River in Wilmington. That fluid forward motion is soothing to me, and it's a rhythm I find strength in. A river doesn't go back. It just finds a new bend to pool up in for a little while. " -Hilarie Burton
In Oregon you can pretty much count on one thing almost all year round, water. Whether it's coming up from the ground or down from the sky Oregon is a very wet place to be. You must either learn to love the beauty itself and what it brings to its surroundings or you will eventually be driven to relocate. Growing up in Oregon, relocating without the accompaniment of my parents wasn't an option, so I learned to love it.
No matter where in Oregon I lived I was always at least an hour from the nearest ocean, and it was never a place that I wanted to visit often, it was cold and windy, and you were more likely to get a burn from the abbrasiveness of the sand against your skin then the sun (not my idea of fun). I love the ocean, but I'm not an ocean person. When I was younger I almost drowned in a lake and have since then shied away from all bodies of water where I couldn't see and/or touch the bottom. So while they are lovely to look at, and if there's a boat you can find me on it, I'm not a lake, pond, or swamp person either. That leaves me with two options and one can be elminated with no real thought to it, swimming pools are out because I'm allergic to chlorine. So, that brings me to rivers.
In Portland I had the Columbia River, in Bend there was the River West, and in Eugene, where I spent the last 12 years (prior to moving to LA) I had the Willamette and McKenzie rivers, plus every stream and creek that you could want! I found a love in hiking, and if when, I went hiking, there was some river-like body of water that I could cross then it made the hike even better. There's a great perspective one gets about life, nature, and yourself when standing in the middle while an unpredictable force rushes around you. Nothing stands in the way of a river, rocks, trees, islets, the water finds a way around them all. Anything that enters the water with rough edges won't stay rough for long. All that come to the water are refreshed. Though the surface may look calm, never take for granted its determination to stop at nothing and for no one. Yet, even as the river rages if you look along its banks there are always places where the water is calm, settled, restful. There's no mistaking about which way the river is flowing, and even if it were to dry up its existence would not go unnoticed. I look at the 'life' of a river and I see my own, I see what I want people to see from and in me.
I want to be a force to be reckoned with, but approachable and inviting. I want to be full of words of encouragement, refreshment, and peace. I don't want there to be any confusion about the direction that I am moving and I dont want to be discouraged by what's in my way, no matter the size. When my time is up, I don't want my existence to go unnoticed.
I AM A RIVER PERSON. What type of person are you? (and whatever that type, make sure you're proud of it!)
In Oregon you can pretty much count on one thing almost all year round, water. Whether it's coming up from the ground or down from the sky Oregon is a very wet place to be. You must either learn to love the beauty itself and what it brings to its surroundings or you will eventually be driven to relocate. Growing up in Oregon, relocating without the accompaniment of my parents wasn't an option, so I learned to love it.
No matter where in Oregon I lived I was always at least an hour from the nearest ocean, and it was never a place that I wanted to visit often, it was cold and windy, and you were more likely to get a burn from the abbrasiveness of the sand against your skin then the sun (not my idea of fun). I love the ocean, but I'm not an ocean person. When I was younger I almost drowned in a lake and have since then shied away from all bodies of water where I couldn't see and/or touch the bottom. So while they are lovely to look at, and if there's a boat you can find me on it, I'm not a lake, pond, or swamp person either. That leaves me with two options and one can be elminated with no real thought to it, swimming pools are out because I'm allergic to chlorine. So, that brings me to rivers.
In Portland I had the Columbia River, in Bend there was the River West, and in Eugene, where I spent the last 12 years (prior to moving to LA) I had the Willamette and McKenzie rivers, plus every stream and creek that you could want! I found a love in hiking, and if when, I went hiking, there was some river-like body of water that I could cross then it made the hike even better. There's a great perspective one gets about life, nature, and yourself when standing in the middle while an unpredictable force rushes around you. Nothing stands in the way of a river, rocks, trees, islets, the water finds a way around them all. Anything that enters the water with rough edges won't stay rough for long. All that come to the water are refreshed. Though the surface may look calm, never take for granted its determination to stop at nothing and for no one. Yet, even as the river rages if you look along its banks there are always places where the water is calm, settled, restful. There's no mistaking about which way the river is flowing, and even if it were to dry up its existence would not go unnoticed. I look at the 'life' of a river and I see my own, I see what I want people to see from and in me.
I want to be a force to be reckoned with, but approachable and inviting. I want to be full of words of encouragement, refreshment, and peace. I don't want there to be any confusion about the direction that I am moving and I dont want to be discouraged by what's in my way, no matter the size. When my time is up, I don't want my existence to go unnoticed.
I AM A RIVER PERSON. What type of person are you? (and whatever that type, make sure you're proud of it!)
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Lost
Do you ever get that feeling when you realise time is going too quickly?
This weekend, in particular, I honestly have no idea where the days went. It seems like an hour ago, I was celebrating that it was Friday, and I had a whole two days to relax. It's now Sunday, an earthquake has happened, and I'm sitting waiting for the evening to pass away. It kind of scares me; on the surface, an hour seems like ages away, but when put in context, its but a mere fraction of our lives, and so many have passed without us even realising it.
I think I'm thinking this way because its an important time of year for me. Unlike in the US, here in the UK we have exams when we're 16 called GCSE's. Very important, very difficult, and very time consuming. And its like, all of sudden, I'm being asked, "what university are you going to", and "what do you want to major in?". Scary. Its like I'm being fast-forwarded 2 years.
I have this one friend, who knows exactly what they want to do. They are going to either Oxford, LSE, or Yale, studying economics, and becoming an investment banker. Me? When people ask me these questions, I always hesitate. When I was younger, I was positive I wanted to be a surgeon. Now I realise I am terrible at Chemistry, so that's down the plughole. I can't tell people what I'd like to major in, I'm considering Literature at the moment, but who knows, last week I was convinced I wanted to study Law.
I'd like to say that it doesn't matter, I have 2 years to figure these things out, but it seems like those 2 years are going to fly by and I'll be stuck, with no direction, and no plan for the future. I'd like to think SoGoPro will provide me with some form of compass.
Izzie
xoxo
This weekend, in particular, I honestly have no idea where the days went. It seems like an hour ago, I was celebrating that it was Friday, and I had a whole two days to relax. It's now Sunday, an earthquake has happened, and I'm sitting waiting for the evening to pass away. It kind of scares me; on the surface, an hour seems like ages away, but when put in context, its but a mere fraction of our lives, and so many have passed without us even realising it.
I think I'm thinking this way because its an important time of year for me. Unlike in the US, here in the UK we have exams when we're 16 called GCSE's. Very important, very difficult, and very time consuming. And its like, all of sudden, I'm being asked, "what university are you going to", and "what do you want to major in?". Scary. Its like I'm being fast-forwarded 2 years.
I have this one friend, who knows exactly what they want to do. They are going to either Oxford, LSE, or Yale, studying economics, and becoming an investment banker. Me? When people ask me these questions, I always hesitate. When I was younger, I was positive I wanted to be a surgeon. Now I realise I am terrible at Chemistry, so that's down the plughole. I can't tell people what I'd like to major in, I'm considering Literature at the moment, but who knows, last week I was convinced I wanted to study Law.
I'd like to say that it doesn't matter, I have 2 years to figure these things out, but it seems like those 2 years are going to fly by and I'll be stuck, with no direction, and no plan for the future. I'd like to think SoGoPro will provide me with some form of compass.
Izzie
xoxo
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
I am literally meant to be apart of sogopro
I am already very aware of my background and the many ethnicities that flow throw my blood stream. My whole life I have always met at least one person who ask me... "What ethnicity are you?" and I oh so politely roll my eyes and take in a deep breath and tell them everything that I am. I am so mixed up its unbelivable. but, I have always found it exciting to have so many different ethicities because that's what makes me, me. You know those calico cats that have black, red, orange, yellow...etc. If I was a cat that would totally be me. Anyways, I have like 5 different types of ethnicities... Black, polish, German, Irish,Indian and now... what for it...GYPSY. That makes 6 can you believe that? I was talking to my parents this morning about my heritage and my mom told me I am half GYPSY. The first thing that came out of my mouth was "Thats so cool." Then I automatically started to think about SoGoPro. I AM SERIOUSLY MEANT TO BE APART OF SOGOPRO LITERALLY. The only thing bad about Gypsy's is the fact that they are known for stealing and being very mischievous. Well... its a good thing I am only like 25% Gypse... but I do hope I have that whole "I can see your future" power, that would be a very handy tool to have. And hey, that may explain the fact that I love to travel. xxx
wc
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
A Sense of Place
Guys, I've let you down.
I haven't posted for like 4 weeks, even though I said I would try and do weekly blogs. It's just like, I never get round to posting, I say to myself that I'll do it this evening, and then I forget. I'm such a scatterbrain.
Anyway, so you guys may remember my last posts, telling you about my art exam. WELL, that's all over and done with now, so I thought i'd put up a picture of my final piece. I'm quite proud, actually. You see, the theme was "A Sense of Place", so I went to a cemetery and drew all the cool graves and trees and thus produced my picture. Now thinking about it, I think the title kind of sums up Southern Gothic. We all have a sense of place here. We belong. We don't feel isolated, or out of place. We have a family, willing to contribute art and music and poetry, and its not judged, its appreciated.
So, here it is, my final piece, have at it.
Izzie
x
p.s. I'll try to be more regular with these posts, I actually really enjoy blogging
I haven't posted for like 4 weeks, even though I said I would try and do weekly blogs. It's just like, I never get round to posting, I say to myself that I'll do it this evening, and then I forget. I'm such a scatterbrain.
Anyway, so you guys may remember my last posts, telling you about my art exam. WELL, that's all over and done with now, so I thought i'd put up a picture of my final piece. I'm quite proud, actually. You see, the theme was "A Sense of Place", so I went to a cemetery and drew all the cool graves and trees and thus produced my picture. Now thinking about it, I think the title kind of sums up Southern Gothic. We all have a sense of place here. We belong. We don't feel isolated, or out of place. We have a family, willing to contribute art and music and poetry, and its not judged, its appreciated.
So, here it is, my final piece, have at it.
Izzie
x
p.s. I'll try to be more regular with these posts, I actually really enjoy blogging
Friday, January 1, 2010
What Are You Wanting The New Year To Bring?
So as 2010 is finally upon us, what are everyone's new years resolutions? i kinda have 2 and maybe they contradict themselves but hey-ho, so my first is to become better at blogging on the street team blog and my own blog http://stephhicklin.blogspot.com hopefully picking up some inspiration on the way and well my second resolution is to well not make any proper resolutions as i always break them =S.
So what do you guys want to see the new year bring? and what do we want the New Year to bring for Southern Gothic Productions? i know i cant wait for more news from F.U.C.T, news about Kelly, Nick, Hilarie and Austin and more short movies have you downloaded SoGoPro's new video if not head over to there website now and buy it, its only $2.99 what are you waiting for?!?!
Look forward to reading your replies
Much Love
Steph x
So what do you guys want to see the new year bring? and what do we want the New Year to bring for Southern Gothic Productions? i know i cant wait for more news from F.U.C.T, news about Kelly, Nick, Hilarie and Austin and more short movies have you downloaded SoGoPro's new video if not head over to there website now and buy it, its only $2.99 what are you waiting for?!?!
Look forward to reading your replies
Much Love
Steph x
Sunday, December 27, 2009
New Year
Hi,
First of all I want to apologize profusely for being M.I.A these past few weeks, but I'm sure everyone can agree that the holidays are very busy and unfortunately I haven't been able keep up with my weekly updates. This is only a short message, but I just wanted to say Happy Holidays to everyone and hope that they got what they wanted. What was everyone's favourite present? I got a new leather jacket which I am very happy about.
Also just wanted to wish people a Happy New Year, it's amazing to see how far SoGoPro has come; I remember when the old blog started up, and I was excited to even hear about possible ventures for SoGoPro, now there are web-series' and a film in the making! I wish Hilarie, Nick and Kelly all the best in the new year, and I anticipate great things for them in 2010.
I think resolutions are important, and although I don't always end up keeping them, I do try my hardest to stick them out for the first few months. This year, I think my resolution will be to keep blogging regularly and also to study really hard for my exams.
Have a lovely end of the year everyone,
Izzie
xoxo
First of all I want to apologize profusely for being M.I.A these past few weeks, but I'm sure everyone can agree that the holidays are very busy and unfortunately I haven't been able keep up with my weekly updates. This is only a short message, but I just wanted to say Happy Holidays to everyone and hope that they got what they wanted. What was everyone's favourite present? I got a new leather jacket which I am very happy about.
Also just wanted to wish people a Happy New Year, it's amazing to see how far SoGoPro has come; I remember when the old blog started up, and I was excited to even hear about possible ventures for SoGoPro, now there are web-series' and a film in the making! I wish Hilarie, Nick and Kelly all the best in the new year, and I anticipate great things for them in 2010.
I think resolutions are important, and although I don't always end up keeping them, I do try my hardest to stick them out for the first few months. This year, I think my resolution will be to keep blogging regularly and also to study really hard for my exams.
Have a lovely end of the year everyone,
Izzie
xoxo
Sunday, December 13, 2009
SO new @ this.....
Hey everyone...i have never written a blog before so im not really sure where to begin......i guess i could start with my name - yep, that sounds good...lol. My name is Lisa. I am new to the SoGoPro street team. I guess I am in this for all the same reasons everyone else is....SoGoPro rocks!!! :) Honestly, i only more recently came upon learning about the company (over the summer i happened to watch a re-run of OTH and i became hooked. I ended up buying all past 6 seasons and having OTH marathons until i finally saw them all. I instantly felt a connection with Hilarie and so i Googled her and found out about SoGoPro)......and the more i dig and keep finding out more and more about SoGoPro - im realizing that its truly an awesome thing! The people involved in SoGoPro seem like such wonderful, inspiring people and im grateful to have stumbled upon this community. I hope to broaden my horizons with blogging and open my world back up to all that ive left behind - and thru SoGoPro and the street team i think i can. When i was younger i loved to draw, i loved music, i loved movies and was always so interested in the 'arts'. Somehow along the journey we call life, i lost some of my drive to still be involved with that stuff. I think i have an idea where i went wrong but im still trying to work that one out. I look back at my sketchings and drawings and remember just what i felt when i was doing them....and i want to be able to explore getting that back again. Im going to be using SoGoPro as my muse...hope Hilarie, Nick & KT dont mind...LOL!
Well im gonna run for now...i have an early morning tomorrow - and it comes way too quickly!!
Well im gonna run for now...i have an early morning tomorrow - and it comes way too quickly!!
Friday, December 11, 2009
A Bit About Me.
Hey everyone! I'm Niko. I am currently in my senior year in high school in Georgetown, Guyana. I play some sports mostly basketball and soccer. I love reading and average about a 150 books a year :) Music is quite significant in my life; I love playing the bass guitar and listening to music from bands like Fall Out Boy, Panic! At The Disco, Taking Back Sunday, The All-American Rejects, Arctic Monkeys, Angels and Airwaves, The Academy Is... and Yellowcard, to name just a few.
I am a huge fan of One Tree Hill. One night, when I was looking up the show online I decided to check out Hilarie's biography on Wikipedia and that is where I discovered SoGoPro. It was from there that I started following SoGoPro Street on Twitter and arrived here.
-Niko
I am a huge fan of One Tree Hill. One night, when I was looking up the show online I decided to check out Hilarie's biography on Wikipedia and that is where I discovered SoGoPro. It was from there that I started following SoGoPro Street on Twitter and arrived here.
-Niko
Can you beileve it SoGoPro...
Can you believe that Southern Gothic Productions is about to hit there one year mark of being an offical Production Company? I know I can't. It was only 11 1/2 months ago that Hilarie, Nick, & Kelly decided to post there very first blog here on blogger.com to announce there company. They never knew how big it would really get, they just wanted to see if anyone cared or would pay attention to it. Well guess what folks, we did. Since the very beginning of this entire process, SoGoPro has touched lives, encouraged dreams, and has become a gigantic family. Well since its not offically the one year mark yet, I think we should all take the time to create something to announce how grateful we all our to have SoGoPro in our lives and in our hearts. Now, what I mean by this is... do something creative, make a drawing of Nick, Hilarie, Kelly, produce a "Thank You" video, write a poem, make a banner and take a picture of yourself holding it up. write us and tell us what your favorite sogopro moment was... whatever your heart desires. Just one rule in doing this little project, make it SoGoPro related!!
In honor of SoGoPro
the very first vlog EVERRRR!!!!!
xxx
wc
We LOVE YOU SOGOPRO!!!!!
In honor of SoGoPro
the very first vlog EVERRRR!!!!!
xxx
wc
We LOVE YOU SOGOPRO!!!!!
Friday, December 4, 2009
Outsiders
First, wanna say hi and sorry I haven't posted in a while, in the middle of exams atm and very stressed, so this is gonna be very short
You see, for my English Language paper, part of the assignment was to describe a time in our lives when we felt like an outsider. For mine, I wrote about the week I spent trekking in Morocco with my friends, and one of them lost her passport in the desert, so she and I had to run around Marrakesh asking people where the nearest police station was. Unfortunately, people acted like we were criminals and I truly felt isolated.
When I got home from the exam, I got to thinking... nobody is an outsider in SoGoPro. After all we're just "a bunch of misfit strangers, brought together by this safety zone of creative tolerance". And that just made me smile.
Thats it, thanks for reading
Izzie
xoxo
You see, for my English Language paper, part of the assignment was to describe a time in our lives when we felt like an outsider. For mine, I wrote about the week I spent trekking in Morocco with my friends, and one of them lost her passport in the desert, so she and I had to run around Marrakesh asking people where the nearest police station was. Unfortunately, people acted like we were criminals and I truly felt isolated.
When I got home from the exam, I got to thinking... nobody is an outsider in SoGoPro. After all we're just "a bunch of misfit strangers, brought together by this safety zone of creative tolerance". And that just made me smile.
Thats it, thanks for reading
Izzie
xoxo
The kindness of SPG. You either lead by example or you don't
Hey all,
I know that I haven't been around much to post my weekly entry but the reason behind my disappearing act falls along the lines of "Homework overload, and finales up to my neck!" But today I decided to check in and leave a quick post just to keep my fellow crew memebers up to pare with EVERYTHING SGP!
Well yesterday while I was trying my very hardest to finish my Anthro presentation I decided I would take a quick break and check into SOGOPRO (Which I have't done in days, maybe even weeks.)Anyways, I discovered that Hilarie had post another one of her oh so amazing blog entries so I decide to check it out. While I was reading her entry she started talking about how Everyone at SGP is nice and "You either lead by example or you don't. None of us are perfect. We all have our weak spots. We're all strange or different or lonely or searching in a way. And thats what makes us a unit.......a bunch of misfit strangers, brought together by this safety zone of creative tolerance." HILARIE WE TOTALLY AGREE!
SGP is a place for misfits. BIG MISFITS. Like myself. I'm an artist and I don't exactly fit in with my peers and or ANYTHING else that surrounds my total exsistance and SGP makes me feel that although this factor maybe true, its okay to be differen't!
SGP is for People who want to find the best possible version of thereselves. I truely and deeply beileve that SGP is a "Safty Zone" so to speak. Its a place where we can be free from reality for a little while or maybe it helps us connect with reality. It's kind of like Linus in Charlie Brown. He doesn't fit in at all and he uses his security blanket to help him deal with the challenges of everyday life. That's what SGP reminds me of. Sometimes we have to let go of that security blanket and just live the best way you know how. It maybe terrifying at first but when you finally do it just shows how brave you really are. At the end of the day just be yourself, be kind to others,and try to lead by example. Even though, people may make fun of you because of the way you are, deep down they maybe just like you a "MISFIT."
xxx
whitney
I know that I haven't been around much to post my weekly entry but the reason behind my disappearing act falls along the lines of "Homework overload, and finales up to my neck!" But today I decided to check in and leave a quick post just to keep my fellow crew memebers up to pare with EVERYTHING SGP!
Well yesterday while I was trying my very hardest to finish my Anthro presentation I decided I would take a quick break and check into SOGOPRO (Which I have't done in days, maybe even weeks.)Anyways, I discovered that Hilarie had post another one of her oh so amazing blog entries so I decide to check it out. While I was reading her entry she started talking about how Everyone at SGP is nice and "You either lead by example or you don't. None of us are perfect. We all have our weak spots. We're all strange or different or lonely or searching in a way. And thats what makes us a unit.......a bunch of misfit strangers, brought together by this safety zone of creative tolerance." HILARIE WE TOTALLY AGREE!
SGP is a place for misfits. BIG MISFITS. Like myself. I'm an artist and I don't exactly fit in with my peers and or ANYTHING else that surrounds my total exsistance and SGP makes me feel that although this factor maybe true, its okay to be differen't!
SGP is for People who want to find the best possible version of thereselves. I truely and deeply beileve that SGP is a "Safty Zone" so to speak. Its a place where we can be free from reality for a little while or maybe it helps us connect with reality. It's kind of like Linus in Charlie Brown. He doesn't fit in at all and he uses his security blanket to help him deal with the challenges of everyday life. That's what SGP reminds me of. Sometimes we have to let go of that security blanket and just live the best way you know how. It maybe terrifying at first but when you finally do it just shows how brave you really are. At the end of the day just be yourself, be kind to others,and try to lead by example. Even though, people may make fun of you because of the way you are, deep down they maybe just like you a "MISFIT."
xxx
whitney
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
SoGoPro chat
Dear SGP followers,
I have some very sad news to tell you all, so please be sure you're seated.
SoGoPro chat is missing you dearly!
I know all of you are really busy with school, work, and what else is keeping y'all busy, but it's getting really quiet lately. Lots of you have met each other in chat, and contacted thru Facebook, Skype, Twitter, and whatever more, where you talk to each other now. But there's still SoGoPro chat where you can meet everybody! and also new great people...We miss you there!
So: read some great books, heard a new band, traveled and have some great stories and pictures or just wanna relax after a hard day of work? Come to SoGoPro chat and enjoy the warmth and love of that good old chatroom.
~ Hanne
I have some very sad news to tell you all, so please be sure you're seated.
SoGoPro chat is missing you dearly!
I know all of you are really busy with school, work, and what else is keeping y'all busy, but it's getting really quiet lately. Lots of you have met each other in chat, and contacted thru Facebook, Skype, Twitter, and whatever more, where you talk to each other now. But there's still SoGoPro chat where you can meet everybody! and also new great people...We miss you there!
So: read some great books, heard a new band, traveled and have some great stories and pictures or just wanna relax after a hard day of work? Come to SoGoPro chat and enjoy the warmth and love of that good old chatroom.
~ Hanne
Friday, November 20, 2009
Q&A
Hi again,
So this week I was thinking of SoGoPro's impact on the world. I mean, it's pretty impressive to think that in such a short amount of time, so many people are impacted by their work. So, I have a few questions for you all..,
1) Where are you from?
2) What would you like to see SoGoPro achieve in the next 10 years
3) If SoGoPro could make an adaptation of a novel, what novel would you love it to be?
4) What does SoGoPro mean to you?
I'd love it if you all could reply back, it would be great to hear your thoughts
Sorry this was a tad short, i've had a 6 hour art exam today and am exhausted YET i find the time to write to you awesome people in the SoGoPro family just cos i love ya
Speak to y'all later
Izzie
xoxo
So this week I was thinking of SoGoPro's impact on the world. I mean, it's pretty impressive to think that in such a short amount of time, so many people are impacted by their work. So, I have a few questions for you all..,
1) Where are you from?
2) What would you like to see SoGoPro achieve in the next 10 years
3) If SoGoPro could make an adaptation of a novel, what novel would you love it to be?
4) What does SoGoPro mean to you?
I'd love it if you all could reply back, it would be great to hear your thoughts
Sorry this was a tad short, i've had a 6 hour art exam today and am exhausted YET i find the time to write to you awesome people in the SoGoPro family just cos i love ya
Speak to y'all later
Izzie
xoxo
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Wilmington, North Carolina Appreiciation Weekend!
Today and tomorrow is Wilmington Appreciation Weekend! We all love SoGoPro- and without ILM SGP definitely wouldn't be as amazing as it is. Duh! So why not make a weekend to let loyal Street Team members rant and rave about SGP's home?
Sounds good to me!
Maybe you've been there, and have some pictures you'd like to share! You've perhaps seen Bibis, and have an experience to share... Anything Wilimington, NC goes folks!
Tell us why you want to go there someday- Or where you have gone when you went!
If you live there- talk to us about life in ILM that makes it unique and incredible... Make us jealous!
Let's hear it folks!
Im going to post a quick memory of mine- I went to Wilimington, NC this past summer. We were staying in Rodanthe, NC on the Outer Banks- and even though it was a 5 hour drive each way a few friends and took the day trip anyways. We left at 5am and got there around noon. I spent the first half of the day touring the OTH locations. (Tric, Lucas's House, Peyton's, Brooke's- C/B etc) and loved it! I was then able to hang around Downtown Wilimington and enjoy the River Walk... It was beautiful. Being in that city was like literally stepping into a movie, feeling the creative energy and seeing all of the pride in people made me feel warm and whole.
Eventually we went to Java Port City? I think that's the name? We don't have those in Lowell, Ma) We met a few fellow SGP Street Team Members! Kim, Becca, Jaclyne, Andrea, Megan Mary, LaurenMichelle, Dani, Liz- I don't think I'm forgetting anyone but if I am, sorry!
It was incredible to see this SGP community unite from all over the place, in Wilmington! I was so quiet in their company, but so amazed and thrilled to be a part of a company that has had so much impact on so many people. After dinner, we all went to The Whiskey and saw the amazing BIBIS ELLISON. Now she was absolutely outstanding, and I reccommend seeing her sometime in your life because, my gosh is she worth it!
I took so many pictures but my camera has been broken since- I did snatch a couple though, and shall post a few! Here:
But for now, this shall kick off I Love Wilmington Weekend :)
Sounds good to me!
Maybe you've been there, and have some pictures you'd like to share! You've perhaps seen Bibis, and have an experience to share... Anything Wilimington, NC goes folks!
Tell us why you want to go there someday- Or where you have gone when you went!
If you live there- talk to us about life in ILM that makes it unique and incredible... Make us jealous!
Let's hear it folks!
Im going to post a quick memory of mine- I went to Wilimington, NC this past summer. We were staying in Rodanthe, NC on the Outer Banks- and even though it was a 5 hour drive each way a few friends and took the day trip anyways. We left at 5am and got there around noon. I spent the first half of the day touring the OTH locations. (Tric, Lucas's House, Peyton's, Brooke's- C/B etc) and loved it! I was then able to hang around Downtown Wilimington and enjoy the River Walk... It was beautiful. Being in that city was like literally stepping into a movie, feeling the creative energy and seeing all of the pride in people made me feel warm and whole.
Eventually we went to Java Port City? I think that's the name? We don't have those in Lowell, Ma) We met a few fellow SGP Street Team Members! Kim, Becca, Jaclyne, Andrea, Megan Mary, LaurenMichelle, Dani, Liz- I don't think I'm forgetting anyone but if I am, sorry!
It was incredible to see this SGP community unite from all over the place, in Wilmington! I was so quiet in their company, but so amazed and thrilled to be a part of a company that has had so much impact on so many people. After dinner, we all went to The Whiskey and saw the amazing BIBIS ELLISON. Now she was absolutely outstanding, and I reccommend seeing her sometime in your life because, my gosh is she worth it!
I took so many pictures but my camera has been broken since- I did snatch a couple though, and shall post a few! Here:
I was so taken by the beauty of the South! Granted, trees are everywhere- but they truly stood out to me. In Massachusetts, there are trees, but our highways don't look like this:
But for now, this shall kick off I Love Wilmington Weekend :)
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Hilarie, Oth, & SGP
Hey crew,
So, while I was thinking of what to write for my newest blog post I suddenly realized that I did't even formally introduce myself to you all in my first post. Well, my name is Whitney and you may see me posting on SoGoPro.com often. Now, when I say often I mean it's an everyday thing. I try to keep up with everything SoGoPro and I was honored when I recieved a message from Kendall asking if I wanted to be an author. I love to write and I love SoGoPro so to be able to put my two favorite things together is mindblowing. I have been following Southern Gothic Productions since the very beginning, and it has really changed me in ways I can't even begin to describe. SoGoPro encourages us to live out our own dreams and to not be afraid of being different in a world that tends to judge. I think SoGoPro gives us the courage to be ourselves and to shake off the judgement of what others say. They give us encouragment to act silly, to show off our creative side, and to be humble while loving where we come from. I truely think that I now have much more respect for Hilarie, not just as an actress, but also as a person too. When she said she was leaving one tree hill I didn't quite understand the reasoning behind it. But, then when I found out about SoGoPro It was like the fog faded away and the sun came back out and shined light one everything it touched. Her blog post that she posted not to long ago talking about how she is a river person... SO INSPIRING! And even though I am such a big One Tree Hill fan I have to be completley honest... I am kind of glade she decided to leave the show because if she would of stayed she wouldn't of been able to stretch her wings and go toward greater things in life. And, SoGoPro might not of been as big as it is now.
So in honor of one tree hill and Peyton Elizabeth Sawyer here's a painting I did a while back that was inspired by oth. Enjoy!
xxx
whitney
So, while I was thinking of what to write for my newest blog post I suddenly realized that I did't even formally introduce myself to you all in my first post. Well, my name is Whitney and you may see me posting on SoGoPro.com often. Now, when I say often I mean it's an everyday thing. I try to keep up with everything SoGoPro and I was honored when I recieved a message from Kendall asking if I wanted to be an author. I love to write and I love SoGoPro so to be able to put my two favorite things together is mindblowing. I have been following Southern Gothic Productions since the very beginning, and it has really changed me in ways I can't even begin to describe. SoGoPro encourages us to live out our own dreams and to not be afraid of being different in a world that tends to judge. I think SoGoPro gives us the courage to be ourselves and to shake off the judgement of what others say. They give us encouragment to act silly, to show off our creative side, and to be humble while loving where we come from. I truely think that I now have much more respect for Hilarie, not just as an actress, but also as a person too. When she said she was leaving one tree hill I didn't quite understand the reasoning behind it. But, then when I found out about SoGoPro It was like the fog faded away and the sun came back out and shined light one everything it touched. Her blog post that she posted not to long ago talking about how she is a river person... SO INSPIRING! And even though I am such a big One Tree Hill fan I have to be completley honest... I am kind of glade she decided to leave the show because if she would of stayed she wouldn't of been able to stretch her wings and go toward greater things in life. And, SoGoPro might not of been as big as it is now.
So in honor of one tree hill and Peyton Elizabeth Sawyer here's a painting I did a while back that was inspired by oth. Enjoy!
xxx
whitney
Hey guys...
Ok, so when I was invited to become a co-author of this blog, I must say, I was nervous. Honestly, the world of SoGoPro is so full of talented writers and artists, I didn't believe I was worthy to be on the blog. Then I realised something. It's that you don't need to be the next Steinbeck or John Lennon to feel a part of the SGP family, just that you share a love for southern gothic excellence. I think the reason why I love SGP so much is that it's an outlet. Whether you're an OTH fan seeking a Hilarie fix, or simply an appreciater of fine literature, music and film, you can find something that speaks to you in innovative and meaningful ways. You can speak your mind and find solace in the witty blogs and hilarious vlogs. After reading a recent post by Hilarie, I finally understood her move from OTH to SGP. Her beautiful river analogy really showed me her mindset behind the move, and I wish her all the best on her journey "down the river". Therefore here is my tribute to her incredible time as Peyton on One Tree Hill (a quick sketch i drew once when watching some vintage oth).
Now i'm not going to be posting daily, I think i'll keep it to weekly posts of my thoughts.
Much love
Izzie
xxx
Now i'm not going to be posting daily, I think i'll keep it to weekly posts of my thoughts.
Much love
Izzie
xxx
Saturday, November 7, 2009
my little dédicace
Friday, November 6, 2009
who IS this gray guy?
i decided to work with one of the blog ideas i saw floating around on twitter. (http://twitter.com/SoGoProStreet <-- follow it if you're not already) i think i'll tell you about when i first discovered sgp...hmmm. how did it happen??
well.
i believe i was on february break from class, and i had a lot of extra time on my hands. so in all honesty, i was watching youtube video after youtube video, rotting my brain away. i had a mug of some warm beverage on my desk, and a plate of, probably sushi.. (gotta have my spicy crunchy tuna rolls!!) & a video popped up in my 'suggested for you section' on the home page.
it read: "introducing nick gray (writer of hilarie burton's new film "Pedestrian")"
and here i am, before i even click on the link..
"what pedestrian?"
"did i miss a trailer?'
"who's nick gray?"
"what an odd, but abstinent last name"
"hilarie burton's in a new movie written by this gray guy!?"
ya.. no. so i watched the vid, then bopped on over to blogspot! & bam, was talking to liz & megan & sue! talking about quilts and wow, hellick. so it has been a good..ten months?! i don't even feel it! every second meeting these wonderful people involved with sogopro, and spending my money on books & t shirts & new artist's tunes' has been a blast. it is something i've enjoyed every part & every aspect of.
& blogging about it, to share with everyone who understands how i feel, it's, well, it's inspiring & fun! & once uppon a limerick i wrote, nicholas gray (that gray gay, that pedestrian person) called me intuitive & his comment has been the occasional burst of ego & adoration for my art that i need
so thanks again kendall!
well.
i believe i was on february break from class, and i had a lot of extra time on my hands. so in all honesty, i was watching youtube video after youtube video, rotting my brain away. i had a mug of some warm beverage on my desk, and a plate of, probably sushi.. (gotta have my spicy crunchy tuna rolls!!) & a video popped up in my 'suggested for you section' on the home page.
it read: "introducing nick gray (writer of hilarie burton's new film "Pedestrian")"
and here i am, before i even click on the link..
"what pedestrian?"
"did i miss a trailer?'
"who's nick gray?"
"what an odd, but abstinent last name"
"hilarie burton's in a new movie written by this gray guy!?"
ya.. no. so i watched the vid, then bopped on over to blogspot! & bam, was talking to liz & megan & sue! talking about quilts and wow, hellick. so it has been a good..ten months?! i don't even feel it! every second meeting these wonderful people involved with sogopro, and spending my money on books & t shirts & new artist's tunes' has been a blast. it is something i've enjoyed every part & every aspect of.
& blogging about it, to share with everyone who understands how i feel, it's, well, it's inspiring & fun! & once uppon a limerick i wrote, nicholas gray (that gray gay, that pedestrian person) called me intuitive & his comment has been the occasional burst of ego & adoration for my art that i need
so thanks again kendall!
Something so inspiring it can't even touch anything else. Not even a little.
From the moment they first launched their blog back in january on Blogger.com
the company known a "Southern Gothic Productions" has hit a massive freenzy with
people of all ages. This company was created by former One tree Hill star,
Hilarie Burton, One tree Hill Producer Kelly Tenney and Writer Nick Grey. Sogopro is based in Wilmington, North Carolina and their network is growing every minute.
This company has inspired and touched so many lives and has created a family all
its own. On flickr.comyou can find the Sogopro street team which is created by a group of extremely supportive people. It has become somewhat of a personal religion to visit their offical site
known as sogopro.comon a day to day basis. From their blogs to their vlog and the sogopro podcast hosted by 'Denise Gideon'(now on their 14th instalment). This podcast gives you an inside look of what goes on when building a production company.
A month or two ago they launched their very first webisode called "Friendship Union Community theater or F.U.C.T. to the world.
They are currently working on the second episode of F.U.C.T.
Sogopro has given a perfect example of good hearted people and shows some good ol Southern Hospitality. Sogopro is also selling t-shirts signed by Hilarie
herself, a new release of sogopro zip-up hoodies, and sogopro wristbands. This profit
will go towards their future film called Pedestrian starring one tree hill's very own Austin Nichaols who plays Julian on the show. It will also go to other future projects as well.
If you love film, if you love the south, if you love storytelling then come on down to sogopro.com and be a supporter.
xxx
whitney
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