Uncovering Oklahoma learns to see if it’s really better down where it’s wetter with Bluewater Divers. Bluewater Divers teaches a Discover Scuba Diving class where one of their certified trainers will brief you on what to expect below the water’s surface. You’ll learn how to handle all your gear and take a dive in the comfortable indoor pool at the Oklahoma City Community College. If you loved the sample Discover Scuba class, you can take full lessons to become scuba certified and dive anywhere in the world.
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Uncovering Oklahoma learns to see if it’s really better down where it’s wetter with Bluewater Divers. Bluewater Divers teaches a Discover Scuba Diving class where one of their certified trainers will brief you on what to expect below the water’s surface. You’ll learn how to handle all your gear and take a dive in the comfortable indoor pool at the Oklahoma City Community College. If you loved the sample Discover Scuba class, you can take full lessons to become scuba certified and dive anywhere in the world.
Today for Uncovering Oklahoma, I visited Elemental Coffee in Oklahoma City. Elemental has a simple philosophy on their coffees: “deliver each coffee as it wants to be delivered.” At Elemental they source, sample, import, roast, and deliver the finest coffees available. They’re a small Oklahoma City company dedicated to producing the finest coffee while providing their customers with the best imaginable service.
In my latest video interview, I spoke with co-owners, Chris Holliday and Laura Massenat at Elemental.
I’m not a coffee drinker, but I wanted to try something. I was recommended a macchiato. Yeah, I still don’t like coffee. However, after the interview I had a crepe, which I’ve never had before, and it was delicious. Their crepes are only available on Sundays.
Watch the video and then visit Elemental for yourself.
In my fastest turn around time for a video yet is my interview with Nancy Russell of Cookies and Cards in Norman. I filmed and edited this interview today. Cookies & Cards is a place in Norman for unique gifts, jewelry, greeting cards for all occasions and, of course, amazing cupcakes and other sweet treats. Nancy is a wonderful person. I tried her one her sugar cookies with strawberry cream cheese icing, which I’m not a fan of strawberry stuff – but this cookie delicious, and a chocolate cupcake, which was super moist. The video can be watched above, which is the first time I’m on camera for an interview (trying something new for the restaurant interviews). For the transcription, pictures, and more visit Uncovering Oklahoma’s page on Cookies and Cards.
In other Uncovering Oklahoma news, I submitted version 1.1 of the date guide book to Apple for approval for the iBookstore. This update includes some fixes and minor additions. The updated version will be released soon.
I’m in a state of limbo with my projects. My book, The Crashing of Heaven and Hell, is with an editor and the cover is with artists. Yesterday at work I came up with an idea for a commercial for the book and I jotted it down during lunch. Now, I’m in a limbo state on that because I have to wait until it’s printed before I can film it. I’m aiming for an April release date.
Uncovering Oklahoma? I need to invest some money in advertising for the site. Before I do that, I’m going to improve the restaurant section. I brainstormed new content ideas last night that I’m going to work on. I haven’t started the second edition of the date guide yet. I want to release the next one in May with more cities and outdoor activities.
SoaH City? I have a friend of the site trying to bring some life back to the message board and the site.
Wild Improv Challenge? I have a few more videos in queue, but I need to film more soon to keep it weekly. The most watched video is challenge #3, which is so popular because I posted it on SoaH City to promote the show.
New Unannounced Improvised Show? Technically, I have several unannounced shows so I’ve added the hint of “improvised” to it. I have a logo designed. We a meeting back on February 20th to watch some videos to get inspired. We are all really excited about the show. We have dates and a location set to start filming on June 21st (yes, a long way away). I’ve touched base with a friend about building the set piece. One of the next steps will involve getting the cast together to film a promo video for it and start the fundraising!
And now for some funny pictures I’ve personally taken with my iPhone!
I saw this mural painted on the back of a truck on my way out from Wal-Mart. Yes, his truck is painted in it.
I saw this help wanted sign in Norman where I was walking around Campus Corner, taking pictures for Uncovering Oklahoma’s Date Guide.
Friday night I interviewed Denise Duong and Matt Seikel on their new show, “Rock Paper Scissors: Based on a True Story,” on display at Science Museum Oklahoma. Today I published the video along with a few pictures and the press release at Uncovering Oklahoma. The full article can be found here.
On the subject of Uncovering Oklahoma, I am writing a Date Guide book! Looks like I’m going to have a book published in February after all. 🙂 I’m working hard to get it done in time for February, when everyone is looking for date ideas. I’m going to get back to work on the book now, so I’ll share more about the writing process when I’m finished.