Rats and Radio

Okay, my life has continued to remain as crazy as ever, with the addition of a rodent that was eating us out of house and home. Yes, a nasty rat. We finally caught it in a trap, that our exterminator set for us...on the kitchen counter of all places. OMG! Gross. At least the little bites out of our apples on the center island will stop...yeah, the ones that I blamed on my boys. Anyway, radio comes into play again, my friends. I have, over the past several weeks, come to the scary realization that after doing all these various jobs and gigs, that I truly miss radio. I dropped out of my improv troupe. Very tough decision for me. Hate to let anyone down, but I just couldn't juggle everything anymore. Wouldn't you know, the very next day after making that decision, I got a call from a host asking me about joining his smooth jazz show. The thought of being able to do radio again was overwhelmingly positive and energizing. Focus on something I love and I know I'm good at for a while and relieve myself from constant auditions and rejections. Sounds like a nice break. Isn't it amazing how we can strive for something, spend time and money trying to obtain it and then come full circle and realize that we might just want to re-focus on something we've already done?! Give me a f-ing break. Well, I am kind of there. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy these fun acting gigs and I enjoy doing my podcast and some of the VO work, but I love radio, especially on-air, live, in-studio stuff. If I do get back on the air, I will definitely bring more to the table, after almost two years of acting, VO work and countless auditions. I believe everything we do is shaping us for what lies ahead. So, here I sit, hoping that my energies can work into more radio work so I can feel good about going on less auditions and driving in less traffic...speaking of acting. I got a free Oreck Air Purifier for agreeing to do a testimonial - but, they ended up not needing me...which was all good with me, especially since I love my purifer...perks, baby. Take them when you can! Wrapping it up, I am feeling a bit strange about my current situation. I should have a segment airing on an A&E show soon, I just had a commercial running in Los Angeles but I am more excited about backselling jazz songs, again. Peculiar, being "talent" and even more peculiar, how our life sometimes travels in complete circles! All good, though, since you know I will be at the next audition my agent sends me to, full of anticipation and hoping to nail it and the job...oh and BTW, Lady Chatterley's Lover is done and uploaded. Whew! I had to say the C-word several times. I love the F-word and hate the C-word with just as much passion...one thing I did learn from this novel, nothing has changed in regards to sex and relationships! Shalom!