Video Journal 1

Video Journal #1 is the 1st video in MLAndersen0. It was posted on January 17, 2011.

Description
happy birthday to me

Summary
Michael speaks to the camera, talking about how it is the early morning of January 17th. He mentions that he was released from the hospital the previous day, and that his doctor told him he should keep some sort of journal while he's out of the hospital. He explains he isn't much of a writer, so he went for a video diary instead. He mentions that he's having trouble sleeping and medication he was given isn't helping. He says that it's his birthday, and that he doesn't have much to celebrate. He also says he'll update whenever thoughts come to his mind. He then says goodbye, saying that if anyone is watching and cares it's a pleasure to meet them.

Transcript
''Video begins in a bedroom. The room is dark but there is some light from the computer and lamp on the desk. There is a mirror in the background and a door in the corner. Michael is sitting in front of the camera. He’s visibly tired.''

Michael: Hi. My name is Michael. Uh, it is 3:43 in the morning, January 17th. I was released from the hospital yesterday. Uh, my doctor there [clears his throat] told me that I should keep some sort of journal in order for him to start keeping tabs on me while I’m out. Um, and that’s what this is. I’m not much of a writer so I opted for the video diary. [fidgeting] I’m supposed to document my thoughts and feelings. [taps the side of his head] There’s not much going on up here. But, right now I’m thinking how much I would love to be sleeping. Doesn’t seem to be in the cards.

''Michael picks up a bottle of prescription medication pills from his desk and holds them beside his face. The pills rattle in the bottle. ''

Michael: He gave me these, but it’s been four hours and… nothing.

Michael puts the bottle back down on the desk. Michael: Great start. [sighs] Not really sure what to put on these videos. Um… But it’s my birthday. Not much to celebrate, but whatever. It’s another year. Huh. Alright, I guess I update these whenever… whenever thoughts come to my mind, whenever I feel something. So look forward to that I guess. Whoever’s watching—if anyone’s watching, if anyone cares—um, it’s a pleasure to meet you. I’m Michael. 