Though it was a down month or two, things are really seeming to take form in the city. The issues I had with my administrative assistant position are slowly going away. The boss realized how much work I do for her and gave me two paid days off - and a $50 Starbucks giftcard for my birthday. That's more than I can say for my own sister!
I'm picking up more hours at my theatre job which has its own perks. I'm now regularly getting emails from my boss at that job with fabulous ticket offers to tons of shows in the city.
In addition to work seeming to turn around, an awesome roommate has returned to the apartment - and I think it is going to shake things up! Already we are talking about having movie nights, redecorating the apartment together, and she is going to talk to bad roommate and make him start paying for internet. HA! I don't have to be the responsible one anymore - she's taking it over from me. Thank goodness!
What do all of these developments mean? They mean I can stop stressing about the stupid things (work, money, shelter) and start thinking about what really matters - performing! With my Backstage.com subscription in full swing, I am ready to start figuring out this audition scene. With new roommate on my side, I even have an audition buddy!
I always have to have a plan, so here's the plan:
Step One: Continue to get fit and lose weight. Hoping for 20 more pounds down by Christmas.
Step Two: Do four things each week that contribute to your artistic development (a dance class, a yoga class, memorize a monologue, find rehearsal space, sing at an open-mic night, go to an audition, etc.). FOUR THINGS per week.
Step Three: Get cast, get famous, be happy forever.
Seems pretty simple.
I'll be starting with Step Two (since I am enjoying a delicious Starbucks Caramel Brulee latte at Starbucks which probably as more calories than are advisable in Step One). Let's find four monologues to work on this week.
Stay tuned...
-C
