In case you have been falling into the "Comparison Trap" lately- heres an inspirational quote for you!! :)
I really reject that kind of comparison that says, Oh, he is the best. This is the second best. There is no such thing.
Mikhail Baryshnikov
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Moving in NYC has got to be the hardest thing ever. It is such a complete hassle: so time, money and energy consuming, and just an overall drag. Broker fees, application fees, moving costs....it sucks! There is also something so emotionally draining about moving...it feels like I am being uprooted..it makes me feel like an orphan...I lose my sense of center and focus....at any rate, I am doing my best to stay positive thru this process and looking forward to a new home and new beginning in a couple of weeks. Step by step....
I cant wait until January because thats when Shakespeare gym starts up again- we are looking at Hamlet this time around. It will feel so good to be re-connected to all of my actor friends again and practice my skills on a regular basis. Its been a while, so I need to re-read the play over the holidays and choose some stuff I wanna work on....part of what I love about these classes is that you meet people from all walks of life...from people just out of college to people in their 40 and 50's wanting to give acting another shot...
I was talking to a coworker yesterday who is a lot older and who recently completed her first bachelors degree. Her eyes just lit up when she told me about it and I could literally feel her pride and joy at having finally reached this milestone. I was so happy for her. She will now go on to pursue her masters degree and eventually go on to more fulfilling, professional work. I am always inspired by people who do things in the "unconventional" way....it takes so much more courage to go back to school or pursue a buried dream of acting in your 40's or 50's than it does when you are younger. You face criticism from society that tells you that " by now you should be this, or you should be doing that"....it takes a lot to stick to your own beliefs and follow your heart, even against the odds. Our society tends to celebrate youth and their accomplishments so much, and to a certain extent, thats understandable. We should celebrate and support them. But the truth is that I am much more fascinated by people who reach a certain point in their lives, recognize a desire to do something, and then take the risks to actually do it!!! So cheers to all of you "unconventional" people out there. :)
In other news, I have been reading The Power of Now, by Eckhart Tolle. Its one of those books that Ive been meaning to read for a long time, but never got around to doing until now. OMG, its soo good!!! I mean, its so INTENSE, but he really speaks a lot of truth about our minds, our thoughts, our egos, and how we let those things control us and our lives... he talks about our other self and our real self.....and about how we need to constantly live in the moment....I cant really do it any justice here, but I do recommend reading it if you havent already...
Have a great day everyone! :)
I cant wait until January because thats when Shakespeare gym starts up again- we are looking at Hamlet this time around. It will feel so good to be re-connected to all of my actor friends again and practice my skills on a regular basis. Its been a while, so I need to re-read the play over the holidays and choose some stuff I wanna work on....part of what I love about these classes is that you meet people from all walks of life...from people just out of college to people in their 40 and 50's wanting to give acting another shot...
I was talking to a coworker yesterday who is a lot older and who recently completed her first bachelors degree. Her eyes just lit up when she told me about it and I could literally feel her pride and joy at having finally reached this milestone. I was so happy for her. She will now go on to pursue her masters degree and eventually go on to more fulfilling, professional work. I am always inspired by people who do things in the "unconventional" way....it takes so much more courage to go back to school or pursue a buried dream of acting in your 40's or 50's than it does when you are younger. You face criticism from society that tells you that " by now you should be this, or you should be doing that"....it takes a lot to stick to your own beliefs and follow your heart, even against the odds. Our society tends to celebrate youth and their accomplishments so much, and to a certain extent, thats understandable. We should celebrate and support them. But the truth is that I am much more fascinated by people who reach a certain point in their lives, recognize a desire to do something, and then take the risks to actually do it!!! So cheers to all of you "unconventional" people out there. :)
In other news, I have been reading The Power of Now, by Eckhart Tolle. Its one of those books that Ive been meaning to read for a long time, but never got around to doing until now. OMG, its soo good!!! I mean, its so INTENSE, but he really speaks a lot of truth about our minds, our thoughts, our egos, and how we let those things control us and our lives... he talks about our other self and our real self.....and about how we need to constantly live in the moment....I cant really do it any justice here, but I do recommend reading it if you havent already...
Have a great day everyone! :)
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Ten Things Thursday
Ten Male Celebs I think are VERY HOT!!! :)
1) Leonardo Dicaprio
2) James Franco
3) Ashton Kutcher
4) Ben Affleck
5) Mark Ruffalo
6) Matt Damon
7) Derek Jeter
8) Nellie
9) Mark Wahlberg
10) Paul Rudd
1) Leonardo Dicaprio
2) James Franco
3) Ashton Kutcher
4) Ben Affleck
5) Mark Ruffalo
6) Matt Damon
7) Derek Jeter
8) Nellie
9) Mark Wahlberg
10) Paul Rudd
Thursday Thoughts
"Ten Things" coming up next, but first....a few thoughts...
Last week I was running late for work and the bus was taking a really long time. I decided to take a taxi to make sure I got there on time, and this old lady with a ton of shopping bags asked if I would share it with her, as she was headed in the same direction. I grudgingly agreed (I'm super insecure around strangers, even if its just to take a cab, and I thought she was going to hold me up and make me late). Turns out, this woman is an acting teacher and she was on her way to a rehearsal for an upcoming show that she was directing. She told me all about what she does, and about the show, and she invited me to go see it. And when we got to her stop, she was actually the one who insisted on paying the cab fare!!!
I ended up going to see her show yesterday, and it was so good. Granted, it wasnt a Broadway level production, but it was really enjoyable nevertheless. The cast consisted of men and women over the age of 70, all performing songs from famous Broadway shows. My favorite was this one guys rendition of "Some Enchanted Evening". So touching!! It was such a nice treat to beable to get out of the cold for a little while and just enjoy these simple yet heartfelt performances.
Julia Cameron talks alot about "synchronicity"- about things happening unexpectedly..like little "miracles". She says that when we are doing the right things, and thinking the right way, that we automatically set this synchronicty in motion. Another term you could use, I guess, is karma. "What you give out comes back to you." I've found this to be true thruout my life... almost all of my "breaks" in the biz, as well as in life, have happened in surprising and unexpected ways.
Someone recently made me question my ideals and doubt myself. He was responding to an action I took that was to help another person out, because I was concerned about him and wanted to help in some way. I gave up something of mine in order to help him out.The guy who made me question myself said that it was not a smart move, that you have to "look out for yourself first" and that "he woudlnt have done the same for you".
Of course, I know that he is absolutely right. That guy probably wouldnt have done the same for me... its a "dog- eat-dog" world out there. Most people woudlnt think twice about stepping on one person to get ahead.
At the same time, is that what really matters? Should that be what determines whether or not we do good things for others? Does the fact that "most people" wouldnt have done that mean that I should be like most people??
Well, I dont think I want to be like "most people". And I dont want to be led by a "what will I get out of it?" mentality.
Its Christmas, and we are celebrating the birth of Christ....Christ, who most certainly was not led by a "what will I get out of it?" mentality.... who gave his life for us....and are we not called to follow His example?
OK...off to do my five things...have a great day everyone!! :)
jenn
Last week I was running late for work and the bus was taking a really long time. I decided to take a taxi to make sure I got there on time, and this old lady with a ton of shopping bags asked if I would share it with her, as she was headed in the same direction. I grudgingly agreed (I'm super insecure around strangers, even if its just to take a cab, and I thought she was going to hold me up and make me late). Turns out, this woman is an acting teacher and she was on her way to a rehearsal for an upcoming show that she was directing. She told me all about what she does, and about the show, and she invited me to go see it. And when we got to her stop, she was actually the one who insisted on paying the cab fare!!!
I ended up going to see her show yesterday, and it was so good. Granted, it wasnt a Broadway level production, but it was really enjoyable nevertheless. The cast consisted of men and women over the age of 70, all performing songs from famous Broadway shows. My favorite was this one guys rendition of "Some Enchanted Evening". So touching!! It was such a nice treat to beable to get out of the cold for a little while and just enjoy these simple yet heartfelt performances.
Julia Cameron talks alot about "synchronicity"- about things happening unexpectedly..like little "miracles". She says that when we are doing the right things, and thinking the right way, that we automatically set this synchronicty in motion. Another term you could use, I guess, is karma. "What you give out comes back to you." I've found this to be true thruout my life... almost all of my "breaks" in the biz, as well as in life, have happened in surprising and unexpected ways.
Someone recently made me question my ideals and doubt myself. He was responding to an action I took that was to help another person out, because I was concerned about him and wanted to help in some way. I gave up something of mine in order to help him out.The guy who made me question myself said that it was not a smart move, that you have to "look out for yourself first" and that "he woudlnt have done the same for you".
Of course, I know that he is absolutely right. That guy probably wouldnt have done the same for me... its a "dog- eat-dog" world out there. Most people woudlnt think twice about stepping on one person to get ahead.
At the same time, is that what really matters? Should that be what determines whether or not we do good things for others? Does the fact that "most people" wouldnt have done that mean that I should be like most people??
Well, I dont think I want to be like "most people". And I dont want to be led by a "what will I get out of it?" mentality.
Its Christmas, and we are celebrating the birth of Christ....Christ, who most certainly was not led by a "what will I get out of it?" mentality.... who gave his life for us....and are we not called to follow His example?
OK...off to do my five things...have a great day everyone!! :)
jenn
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Tis the Season!!
Three Christmas parties down, about a million more to go to.....had so much fun at the staff party Monday nite....drank way too much sangria..and was voted "Messiest Ketchup Marrier", lol.....
Sang "I Will Survive" to thunderous applause at my sisters holiday party last week, and at last nites party ate way too much...
I know I owe you all some pics from Thanksgiving up till now, but dont know how to download from my camera to here. (its not my computer). Hopefully will get them up soon for your entertainment. :)
Have two auditions this week, and will be at work ALOT this month.
Todays Quote of the day is:
"The Future Depends on what we do in the present"- Gandhi
Stay warm and go plant some seeds!!! :)
Jenn
Sang "I Will Survive" to thunderous applause at my sisters holiday party last week, and at last nites party ate way too much...
I know I owe you all some pics from Thanksgiving up till now, but dont know how to download from my camera to here. (its not my computer). Hopefully will get them up soon for your entertainment. :)
Have two auditions this week, and will be at work ALOT this month.
Todays Quote of the day is:
"The Future Depends on what we do in the present"- Gandhi
Stay warm and go plant some seeds!!! :)
Jenn
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