Connected Yet Disconnected

What the hell is going on?  It appears these days people will have lengthy exchanges on Facebook and other social media platforms, but don't make the same effort to meet in person. What is that about?

I miss the days of grabbing a greasy burger and having a face-to-face chat.. No pretense. Just a pure talk-to me kinda moment. Now, everyone wants to Skpe. You live 3 blocks away, buddy! Make some effort.   Have we become that disconnected or socially awkward? In all our desires to "connect" and stay connected, we've forgotten the importance of physical human interaction. Lol's and a :) can't replace the sound of your contagious or goofy laughter that helps complete your crazy story, right? :)

Our priorities are half-ass backwards.

Take a moment and think about the person you've interacted with the most on social media this past week.  Have you ever had lunch or dinner with this person?  If so, when was the last time? I understand some of your "friends" are just online contacts. However, what about people you actually believe to be your friends? And if you've gotten together within the past 30 days, that's truly promising. I believe many will find that it's been a lot longer.

Let's throw one more element in the fire: Have you always been the one to initiate the outing?  I'm personally working on being a better friend, but the hiccup occurs with deciphering who my "friends" actually are.

How do you balance this craziness?

~Tirf Alexius

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Tirf Alexius hails from the northwest side of Chicago and graduated from Columbia College of Chicago with a B.A in acting. Beginning his career in commercials and films, he was soon compelled to explore the other side of the camera. After directing and producing several works including television commercials, radio shows, and various multi-media projects, Alexius co-founded Driven Entertainment - "a reflection of his drive to fully immerse himself in the world of film".

This year 4 Features Film Co and Driven Entertainment released their first feature-length film, the indie thriller, Critical Nexus.  Critics recognized his ambition, describing the film as tense and pulse-pounding, but also brainy, literate, and intriguing. Alexius brings a unique perspective to characters; in front of the camera or behind it. Lakay is the third feature film he's produced.

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SASE (Self Addressed Stamped Envelope)

SASE (Self Addressed Stamped Envelope)

What asshole came up with this?  Seriously, he (of course only a guy could come up with something so damn ridiculous) must have been sitting on his leather executive chair dreaming of ways to hold on to his client's money and the bright idea came to mind: "When I have a check that I need to mail out, instead of just covering the cost of the postage (currently 45 cents), I will email and/or call my client and ask her to drive to  my office to pick it up. And of course if she'd like for it to be mailed as soon as we print it, she could just give us a stack of SASEs."  Now, that's brilliant!  

So, let me get this straight:  I'm paying you 10, 15 or maybe 20 percent commission and you can't freaking' mail out my check because the additional $.45 would affect your bottom line.   What planet are you living on?  Whatever you're smoking, please share!  Do you not respect and or value our relationship enough to cover the cost of a first class stamp?  In other industries, they consider it a "cost of doing business." What would we call it in this Chicago Acting Community? B***S***  I'm curious, does this happen in the LA or NY market?  

I think it's time this archaic practice is put to rest!  I understand the need to protect your bottom line.  I'm a small business owner as well as an actor.  But can't you help shorten the already abused payment timeline for talent by just dropping the check in the mail.  

Welcome to the 21st century!  

~Tirf Alexius