Military Life
I have been on an active Navy Air base for a few days now and will be until for the next two weeks. Having never been on a base before, I wasn’t really sure what to expect. The picture in my head automatically went to the episode of Futurama where Fry travels back in time to a military base his grandpa was on. We’re staying in I guess what it called the visitor quarters and is much more luxurious than a military cot. I have a recliner, full fridge, and walk in closet about half the size of my apartment bedroom.
So far we’ve only shot one day but have eleven more scheduled with one day off. Hopefully we will have time to tour the base or do something else that we wouldn’t get to on any other shoot. It’s pretty interesting being so close to fighter jets and helicopters taking off. We’re also getting fed three good square meals a day which is taking some getting use to. It’s the same crew that I’ve worked the last two shows with which makes things less like work. Bringing the xbox also helps. Still it’s weird being away from my home for an extended period of time. Traveling is fun and all, it’s just the little things that are missed.
Regardless, just working feels great. There’s a certain level of drive that kicks in naturally when you jump on the camera truck, no matter how early in the morning.
