The Supermodel and Bloodshot Eyes

I seriously cannot believe how long I have been away! Life simply just moves us in so many directions! No excuses and not feeling bad about it. It is what it is! All good, in fact. Still blazin' the trail with Blake on the weekly radio show. Gaining steam and in the radio biz, it often takes several years. Fitness and training. Ca-ray-z! Lovin' it, as they say. Decided to take a casting this week in San Diego. Drive from The OC to SD is lovely and I'm not being sarcastic. Quickie as usual. Really love that I was right behind Miss SD Supermodel...right...5'8, 120-ish, long black hair and, well, attractive. Fine. Stunning. Whatever. You never know. Producers might be looking for short, muscular and average all-American gal who would never be mistaken for a model. Coolest thing. I don't care. Of course, the next day, I get a referral to submit for a narration job. My friends, that is how it works. Nothing, zero, nada, goose egg and then two talent opportunities within 24-hours. I know this happens to you. Let's roll with it. Whatever. As long as the oil doesn't somehow end up in the Pacific, I'm looking forward to getting up tomorrow and starting another day! I'll let you know if I book either job! By the way, Lucy the Dog is reminding you to get a designated driver this weekend. She has a legit reason for her bloodshot eyes, but not a good look behind the wheel! Be safe and help keep the rest of us that way, too! God Bless America!

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!

Testimonial Time and Getting Screwed

Two auditions over the last several days, both for testimonials. Funny thing, after I was done, I actually wanted to buy the product and service! Hate to admit our dirty little secret, not that you don't already know, but those are "posers" and "fakers" when you see ads with satisfied customers. Well, not all of them...but, most! Anyway, felt good about both the companies so that helps! In fact, I was feeling really good about today's audition so I was happily driving home from Marina del Rey - all good and thinking to myself, "what a great day" - until the driver in front of me, who appeared to be going around a car that unexpectedly made a right turn, actually didn't and I couldn't stop in time, thereby slightly tapping the back of her bumper...enough to leave a small imprint of a little screw from my front license plate on her rear bumper. Back to f-ing reality. Nothing like getting screwed by a screw...If I do get lucky enough to book one of the jobs, the pay will probably be eaten up in "bumper" charges. Whatever...working on a new VO job and get to write as well...should be starting a new infommercial VO job tomorrow...now, if I can just not jump anymore rear ends...okay, you know what I mean! Drive carefully!

Gigs - Gigs- Gigs...and, I'm not talking computers

Wow! My first gig with Brand and a funky job up in Los Angeles with Video Jug. I did a short job for Taco Bell this week in which I had to do a few ad-libbed lines in Spanish...yes, I think that's why my agency submitted me. Cool. No problema! It was a corporate training video on customer service. I so loooove Taco Bell...more than ever! And, I am now a practicing Tarvuist...actually a ridiculous made-up religion for a spoof testimonial on Tarvuism...a religion that teaches one how to speak to sea creatures...hmmm...airing in Europe, but maybe, here too. Also finished a few VO jobs; one for insurance and one for the mortgage biz. Should be editing the Asian Minority Bachelor soon...finally!!! And, waiting to receive my copy of Crash from the Los Angeles Film School - any day, now. My producer says I did a bang up job being anxious and angry and especially yelling the f-bomb at my whimpy, actor-husband. Way too fun. What isn't fun - my bill today for maintenance on my 2004 Honda Odyssey that I have to drive the hell-out-of to make auditions...yikes.