Auditions Auditions!

So I haven't updated in a while, basically because nothing has really changed enough to inspire me to update, until recently.  A few minutes ago I just got an email telling me I have an audition on Monday, this will follow my two auditions that I have on Sunday.  This is the most that I have had in a while.  This means though I thought I was telling myself that the summer is a slow season for my type of projects, that I was actually right.  I had started to doubt myself through most of September because of the lull that occurred.

I also switched to overnight shifts at work, which means I do not have to freak out every time I get an audition notice, worrying if I will have to switch shifts with someone.  I can know look at it knowing I will be free at the time.  I also get weekends off, which is a nice plus.

I'd like to say that I will update soon with the results of these auditions, but I can't guarantee it.

Cheers.

"Focus" and "Growth"

So it's been a really long time since I posted, I wish it was due to the fact that I was busy booking work and getting tons of auditions.  Alas, it is not.  I went on a trip to Vegas, which was awesome, but basically I have been submitting myself to any project that fits me, but have only gotten one audition in the last few weeks.  The audition did go very well though.  I didn't get the part, but it was the best I felt coming out of an audition in a long time.  I knew that I had nailed it, and they thought so too.  They emailed me and said that my audition was wonderful, but they decided to go in a different direction with the part.  Now I know they could have just been lying about this whole thing to soften the blow, but they also said they wanted to work with me in the future, hence, growing my contact base and growing as a person.  I also didn't take the rejection personally what so ever,  which brings me to the title and topic of this entry...Focus and Growth.

My sister gave me these stones that are meant to keep me on track with the words "Focus" and "Growth" on them.  I m really taking the words to heart.  I carry them around with me as a reminder of how I am going to keep growing as a person.  Realizing that if I don't get a part doesn't mean I'm not talented, it just means that someone else fit the part a little bit better.  I will also try to remain focused at all times.  If something doesn't further my career or my life in general, why do it?  This has been a great lesson and I thank her for it.

Maybe this positive thinking has sent out some good karmic waves or something because I just found out I have another audition this week, which hopefully I will be able to attend if I can get someone to take my shift at work.  I'll keep everyone updated.  Also, now that my life is a little more stable, I will be updated more again.

One Goal Accomplished

So, I accomplished one of my goals for the summer. I signed up for an extras casting agency, which granted was the easiest of the goals to complete, but at least it is progress. So I feel that I am getting into a routine here which I feel is good. Routine helps me stay sane, but at the same time when I want to break that routine it feels all the more difficult.

I have gotten in the habit of submitting myself for auditions during my lunch break at work and when I am off. It helps me feel productive and keeps me thinking about the ultimate goal of my move here.

One thing that they never mention when people talk about moving to a big city to become an actor is homesickness. It sucks. I really like my life here in New York, but nothing will ever replace the PEOPLE back home. My coworkers are not nearly as awesome, and I don't spend enough time with people in my acting class to make lasting friendships like the ones I already have. I think this is actually a good thing, because acting is a cutthroat business, and I am a softie as it is, I don't need an emotional attachment to my competition to stand in my way also. Basically the end of this entry was meant to tell you all that I miss you and am thinking of you, and that I am really thankful for all of the support I have gotten. You are awesome.

Cheers

Let the Fun Begin

So, I have been in my new place for almost a week. It's been very interesting. I love it, for the fact that I have my own space, but I hate the fact that New York is outrageously hot right now and the one thing I forgot to bring from home was a fan. My roommate basically forced one on me, so I have one in the meantime. I also don't have internet access, which is why my posts are going to be a little bit more scarce. I will try to update at least every couple of days. We should be getting internet access in a few days, but who knows?

As for the acting life. I am really loving my acting class. I know that I have taken this class for a few years now, but now that I am in the city, everything seems to click a little bit better. I really seem to understand the process a little bit more. I also love the fact that I do not have to wake up at 5:30 in the morning to get there.

I had an audition today, so my average of about one per week it still going strong. I think it went well, but for the first time I had to miss an audition because of work. They only gave me about 6 hours notice and it happened to be the one day that I was working until 9. The role wasn't that great, so it's not a huge loss, but I still would have liked to go. Work is going to to be an interesting obstacle because I have never really been that great with time management, I also need to make sure that I stay employed, but some acting jobs require multiple day shoots on a short notice. Since I have not gotten one of these jobs yet, I haven't learned how my managers are going to react when I say that I need the next few days or week off. Only time will tell.

This lack of internet access has lead to a few really good things. I get a lot more sleep. Also, I realized why some actors become writers, because if you have a computer with no internet access, writing is really all you can do with the computer. So I think I might start doing some of that. I'm not really sure, but it'll give me something creative to with my time.

Well I hope that I will be able to update again soon.

Cheers