Hey!!

So, Phase One of the move is complete...went smoothly.....always tough to be "in between" phases, but know that Phase Two will soon be complete...till then, I will "smile, breathe, and go slowly"....

Theres something I love about waking up early. I feel so peaceful and close to God in the early mornings. Even on the weekends, when everyone is still recovering from partying, hooking up, drinking, I love to get up early and walk around my neighborhood....breathe in the fresh air, enjoy the quiet, look at the fall colors on the trees....I am bringing  my camera to work today so that after my shift I can take some pics and post them here...

Heres something that someone once recommended I try, and I really got a lot out of it. Take a sheet of paper and draw a line down the middle. In the left column, list all of the things you did today that you really enjoyed, all the things that made you happy. In the right side, list all of the things that took a lot out of  you- made you feel tired, or frustrated or resentful. Do this every day for a week or so. Then take a look over your entries....it should give you a pretty clear picture of what you need to do more of and what you need to do less of . The things on the left side are what you are meant to be doing, who you need to be with, how you need to be spending your time. And those things on the left? Yeah, gotta get rid of them.

I am posting some pics from the fundraising event that my friends hosted a few weeks ago for their film. We had too much fun!!! Enjoy!!!

Jenn

Ten Things Thursday (Belated, Again)

Sorry People,

My crazy schedule doesnt always allow me to get this in on time. Here you are...

Ten Things I'd Like to See Happen in My Lifetime:

1) A permanent, real solution to the Arab/Israeli conflict.
2) A cure for Cancer
3) A female President in the US
4) Real, honest to goodness, Universal healthcare
5) A major improvement to our country's  Immigration Policy.
6) Complete Nuclear Disarmament for all nations (including our own)
7) Major Changes to environmental policies that will ensure the safety of our planet for future generations.
8) A radically improved educational system that appreciates and supports teachers, gives them the tools and guidance they need to teach our kids, gives schools the funds they need to operate successfully.
9) Equal rights for people of color, Gays/Lesbians, various  faith groups, and other minorities
10) An end to violence all across the world (be it in war, individual crimes, or random acts)


Thats all for now peeps!! Have a good one!
Jenn

Happy Wednesday! (AKA "hump day")...

Had my wardrobe session last nite- was hoping to meet my "family" but guess they are coming at another time...I usually hate wardrobe sessions because they put clothes on you that you wouldnt be caught dead in that just dont fit right, but this one wasnt too bad. I also met some cool new people . I'm really looking forward to this shoot. :)

Went to see "Hereafter" at the Directors Guild last nite. Sooo good!!! I love Matt Damon!! One of my fave actors, and hes really good in this movie. It talks alot about death and the after life. Not in a depressing way, but actually in a warm, comforting way. Nice to see a film that doesnt present death as something to be feared, but rather something that we can look forward to.

One of the main characters in the film was a little  boy who lost his twin brother. It was so  touching to see their relationship and how he was effected by his brothers death. I'm an identical twin, so I know firsthand that the relationship between twins is something that you just cant describe. Its so unique. Its like this closeness that goes beyonds "I love you". Its almost like you are part of each other...connected to each other even though you may not be together at that very  moment.
 I once dated this guy who told me that he knew I was a twin even before I told him- that there was something about me and the way I would "only open up so far" and then "retreat" that made him sense it.  I never understood what he meant by that, but after seeing the film last nite- I totally  get it.  The writer and director really did a great job in showing the relationship between twins and what its really like.

So, anyway, if you go see a movie this weekend- check this one out! :)

Today is my off day (woo-hoo!) so I will run a few errands...then I will try to find something to do for my "artist date".

Have a great day
Jenn

Hey!!!

So, I booked the commercial! Hurray!! So excited!! Wardrobe fitting tomorrow and we shoot on Thursday. Its not a national- and I was hoping it would be- but its a start..step by step...I wonder if I will actually see this one- I did a Walmart commercial earlier this year and saw all of them except mine! Did any of you see me in a Walmart commercial? I'm selling  cell phones to teenage girls??...anyway- this one Im doing is for a restaurant chain....

Tonite was the first nite of my artists small group- we were a very small group (three of us) and I am hoping we get bigger thruout the year. I am excited because this year we all agree that we want the group to be more of a "salon" - where we all bring stuff to share with each other (dances, monologues, violin pieces, etc) and get feedback on our work... in addition to talking and sharing about our week....we are even exploring the idea of putting together a show in the spring... fun stuff...

So, football has come to an end. Sadly, my team did not make the playoffs. :(
But I can honestly  say that I had fun with this- which was the primary reason that I did it.  I wanted to try something I had never tried before, and I did. I will take a couple of weeks off and then look at some of the options for the next round ..rumor has it that water polo might be the next one we do... I'm thinking I'll probably be a little better at that...:)

I did my five things today, and also deleted the boys number, cuz  "I aint no holla back girl"...lol

Stay warm people!!

Jenn

Ten Things Thursday ( Belated)

Ten Songs  that  I play almost every day on my  Ipod:

1) Defying Gravity (from Wicked)
2) The Climb (Miley Cyrus)
3)Happy (Leona Lewis)
4) Unanswered Prayers ( Garth Brooks)
5) The Sky is the Limit (Jason Derulo)
6) Empire State of Mind (Alicia Keys)
7 )Soak up the Sun (Cheryl Crow)
8)Imagine me (Kirk Franklin)
9)Listen (from Dreamgirls)
10) Miss Independent (Neo)

In other news,  I got a callback for the commercial!! Send good vibes my way! :) 


Happy Friday!! 


Jenn

Wednesday Nov 3, 2010

I couldnt get my pics to download  from my camera. So, sorry, no Halloween pics. But, if you want to use your imaginations...I was Cleopatra, (I am told the Egyptian look becomes me) my friend Pablo was a Rasta-man, Charlene was Mario (from Nintendo), there was a Harry Potter figure, a court jester (or something)..anyway I had a great time and ate entirely too much candy.. .and its always fun to see all of the kids dressed up and give them candy...

Had an audition today for a restaurant commercial. Fun stuff. Love it when they pair you up with other actors and you have to instantly create a family. Makes improv so much easier and gives you a lot more to work with.... my "husband" was way taller than me, so I had to keep looking up at him then back to the camera, and then find a way to include "my kids" in it too, although they had no lines...

So, heres a fun little  story for your reading enjoyment-- last nite I was working a "double" and so "f##**" tired, so I'm kind of in this zone as I approach this table. I look up as I get there and Im about to go into my schpeel (sp?) -there were these three guys seated  there. The one to the right is not only gorgeous, I feel like I know him from somewhere. And I start to wonder if maybe he's famous....I swear I've seen him before. So I try to keep focused  on doing my job but Im distracted in a  MAJOR way. I get some co-workers to look at the table and sure enough, they are well-known actors from television. So we  had fun drooling, I mean waiting on them all... They were soo nice and  friendly and they tipped me a ridiculous amount. Kind of a nice way to end the nite...

More tomorrow...sweet dreams!

Hey People!!

How was your Halloween?!!!
Went to a party on Saturday and worked on Sunday. Pics coming soon!! Dont get scared! :)

Have a great day- and dont forget to vote!

Jenn