that's the dream.

DO ME A FAVOR vincent gregory clarington. brother. cat dad. author. librarian. also the oldest nerd of the clarington clan. i live in san francisco (moving is overrated, okay). i have a cat. she's the love of my life and also the worst. sometimes i actually write stuff, mostly i just reevaluate life and the entire existence of the human race. you know, pretty standard stuff. AND BREAK MY NOSE lover of indie rock bands, good food and fast internet connections. don't take me anywhere if they can't provide wifi.

[joshsevans-blog]

I’m confused. Are you going to a party on Halloween or watching horror movies?

[vincentclarington-blog]

I’m watching horror movies on Halloween and going to a Halloween party just before Halloween.

[loganmcintosh]

You do you, dude. Going out and partying it up. Halloween is a great excuse to go all out and get wasted. 

[vincentclarington-blog]

On a Monday? I guess not all of us has to worry about getting up early on Tuesdays, so you do you. I didn’t plan on not partying. My Halloween party just so happens not to be on Halloween.

[benitasmorales]

Um, Michael is a very respectable name, thank you very much. What’s silly is being named after a guy who cut off his own ear. But winning doesn’t necessarily mean beating out everyone else, ya’know? You can win by just… winning. We’ll agree to disagree on that - those few seconds above me being born don’t mean crap. But on the off chance that we do disagree, this is a good preemptive strike so we don’t end up fighting over it. 

[vincentclarington-blog]

Well, at least my name isn’t Sawyer like that loser of a Youtuber no one knows about. Whatever you say. Exactly. It’s not the fact that I’m older that makes me cooler. It’s just because I am. Have you invited Helios and Salem to participate in your trick or treating thing? This could totally be a Clarington happening.

[officialelliottgilbert-blog1]

What day is it today? I’ve lost track of time, being locked up in the studio, but when inspiration strikes, it can’t be ignored. Anyways, I feel like I’ve been MIA for far too long and I am hoping somebody, anybody, would be willing to help me get back into the swing of things where socialization and fun is concerned. Right now I could really use some pizza, alcohol, and a lounge around my place doing anything that isn’t work related. Anybody interested?

[vincentclarington-blog]

Time most certainly is fleeting and I never seem to manage it right, so I feel. Inspiration always strikes me at the worst times, like in the middle of the night when I’m supposed to be somewhere in the morning. You’re making me want pizza and alcohol which, if I remember correctly, is never a good midweek combination.

[sawyerchang]

One of the team newbies is my roommate for this game and I just… she asks so many questions and it’s just slightly annoying. I mean, I appreciate that she comes to me for this stuff, it’s just, nonstop questions, even when I’m trying to sleep. She is obviously excited for her first game with the senior team.

[vincentclarington-blog]

It seems to me, the annoyance may be outweighing the appreciation a bit. Which, I guess, is reasonable. If you’re used to it and trying to sleep, questions may not be the most fun thing in the universe. Is she at least good at what she’s doing?

[drkits-blog]

I think it’s just because you all share the same movie-nerd blood. … And also because horror movies are pretty bomb.

[vincentclarington-blog]

Considering that the last conversation I had with a Clarington was about movies, I think I have no choice but to agree with you. What a bunch of losers. Horror movies are pretty bomb.

[benitasmorales]

To. A. Tee. Pretty sure Jackass is totally your actual middle name. Um, happiness? Contentment? Don’t go all Charlie Sheen on me, dude. Okay, you have redeemed yourself with those selections. But especially Scream and Psycho because, yeah, you can never go wrong with Craven or Hitchcock. 

[vincentclarington-blog]

It is. And it’s certainly much better than a silly middle name as, like, Michael. Now that’s not fair. Happiness and contentment are both things that come after winning. Redeemed myself? Dude, no. I was always on top. I’m not even sure why I insist on picking considering that we will most likely agree and this will all have been for nothing.

[drkits-blog]

You Claringtons always have horror movies on the mind.

[vincentclarington-blog]

That, Kitty dear, would be because horror movies are the Best™.

[drkits-blog]

You Claringtons always have horror movies on the mind.

[vincentclarington-blog]

That, Kitty dear, would be because horror movies are the Best™.

[thedanielleanderson]

Don’t forget that you have to give candy to all the little kiddies too! I’m not that big into horror movies, so I’ve not seen many of the classic Halloween movies that you are probably going to be watching. 

[vincentclarington-blog]

Good thing I came out of the womb practically already a suburban husband. I can hand out candy and obsess over having better decorations than my neighbor. Horror is not for everyone, ‘s cool. Halloween is a horrible horror movie anyway. What do you plan on doing on Halloween then?

[loganmcintosh]

Sounds like the exact opposite of ‘goals’ to me.

[vincentclarington-blog]

I know I’ll be having a good time, but good for you. What do you consider ‘goals’?

[benitasmorales]

Jackass. You know I’m not a fighter in the first place, stop toying with me. Okay dude, Vin, my bro, I. Need. Names. Give me some titles to work with!

[vincentclarington-blog]

That’d be Me™. None of us are, but if I’m not winning then what do I have left? Names, okay. Got it. I’m thinking like... The Silence of the Lambs? Psyco, maybe. Friday the 13th. The Shining. A Nightmare on Elmstreet. Scream. Even Dracula or Frankenstein if we wanna go super classic.

[sydneyberryy-blog]

Yeah, I just said my favorite movie..its hocus pocus! 

[vincentclarington-blog]

... like the Disney movie?

[sydneyberryy-blog]

I hate horror movies! So that doesn’t sound like a good time to me. Although, I will be watching Halloween themed movies and eating candy. Come on, you can’t have halloween without Hocus Pocus!

[vincentclarington-blog]

Well, it would make sense for that not to be your thing, then. Halloween themed movies are pretty great. Any favorites? Candy is something one shouldn’t turn down, especially not on Halloween.

[theactingbas]

Your sarcasm bores me. It’s not excessive, it’s setting an example for the mass. You have to go to extremes to get good results otherwise nobody learns. I wish they would attempt to make it passed my security to even step a toe near my doorway. My home isn’t friendly for grubby handouts or carolers.

[vincentclarington-blog]

Good thing I’m not here to entertain you. Don’t they say “violence is not the answer” everywhere else but in your world? I’d say a complaining mass is more annoying than a joyful one. While it would be a pleasure to see your reaction, I’d rather not go through that much trouble and certainly not for you.

[photogevans]

Surprise you? I suppose it wouldn’t matter either way since a lot of really interesting costumes happen by accident. How are you the worst at drinking? Got to usher in the best season right and because I have too many movies that exceed the 31 days. Helios is not a loser… I highly doubt he’d be as celebratory about this. Ah, well in a short I moved here temporarily for the show. I was living overseas and any furniture I did have is in NYC. I did have furniture for a short while but my roommate moved out a few weeks ago.

[vincentclarington-blog]

My memory from high school may fool me, but weren’t you always running around with a camera when you were supposed to be enjoying yourself by socializing? I’m the worst at drinking because once alcohol enters my body I become the worst and also, I start dancing. It’s very weird. I’m not very good at dancing. Like, I get that the two of you are friends, but my brother is a loser whenever you like it or not. Maybe not a Halloween type of loser, but definitely a loser. That’s unfortunate. Please tell me you at least have a bed and wifi.

[photogevans]

I like to go to take pictures of creative costumes. I’m not much of a drinker either so I feel your pain. Enjoy your marathoning. Mine started at the end of September. I’m going to assume you mean Sawyer, because I’m under the assumption he’s trying to form a Halloween gang or make us all feel really nostalgic… which door to door free candy is fun. I don’t have much furniture so the concept is kind of endless for me.

[vincentclarington-blog]

Of course, it would almost surprise me if you didn’t. I still haven’t decided whenever to come as a joke or actually try this year. It’s not that I don’t enjoy drinking. I’m just the worst at it. That’s the only real time to start a Halloween marathon, really. Sawyer, yes. I mean, Helios is most definitely also a loser, but he hasn’t tried to force me out on Halloween yet. Any reason you’re low on furniture?