Finally! I had some difficulty starting this blog because so much time has gone by but now it looks okay. Sorry it has been so long since I've blogged but life can get so busy sometimes.
I have been keeping myself busy and being creative. I have taken up sewing and find I love it. It can be frustrating at times but I have learned to read instructions, follow the patterns, and have learned that there is a seam ripper nearby if needed. I have made several skirts, a tank top and pajamas. I want to make a one piece dress for myself but I have to make another trip to JoAnn Fabric store for materials.
I have been keeping up with my voice lessons and I am loving singing again. My new voice teacher, Kathy is very knowledgeable. She is helping me get to that next level in my singing. She has a sharp ear too and I love that. She told me about an audition opportunity at the theater. I had to go in with my best 90 seconds of a country/western song. I sang a song I love by the late, great Patsy Cline. I was supposed to look country too but of course, I couldn't find my boots and don't have a cowboy hat. I went to the audition not really trying to get the job which was a chance to sing in public at a fund raiser for a local organization. I went to the audition to get some experience of singing for strangers. So, I got the music, and was more worried about getting the look right than properly warming up for said audition. So when I got there, I sat down and this gal was singing her heart out. She was really good, too! Then this lady got onstage and called me up to the stage. Yikes! I gave them my music and I stood onstage in front of six judges. I felt like I was on American Idol or something like that. The music started and everything else fell away. I looked up and just got into the song. I gave it my best and I think they liked it because everyone started clapping. As I was leaving, this lady said "good job, Patsy". That was a compliment, indeed.
Then, I came home and had about 15 minutes to rest and start getting into character for my next assignment. I was booked to do facepainting at a child's birthday party. I had to dress like a truck driving theme. I wore faded blue jeans, a plaid shirt and a baseball cap. I wanted to do the whole white trash thing so I wore a long blonde wig and put in green eyed contact lenses. I was a site to behold. The children had a great time and I was there for 2 hours.
I am having a great time with my clown character. I've learned how to facepaint and I am learning how to make animals from balloons. It is not as easy at it looks. I do all of this to promote my clown character. You have to juggle schedules and crying children. You have to entertain and yet make the mothers happy. I am learning!
I acted as an Angel in a pilot for a film called, "It's Gawd". Gawd is not happy with how things are on earth and his Angels are not happy with Gawd. It was a great time and I got to work on a "green screen" for the first time. It was pretty cool. The director was very kind and he loved my work. He is currently seeking funding to continue the film. If you would like to contribute at any level, it would be appreciated. The website is Indiegogo. http://www.Indiegogo.com I just donated too. So check it out and I think you'll like what we've done so far.
I recently returned from filming a major motion picture in Las Vegas. I worked background in the film for two days. I can't say the name of the film but it is big and it will be out next year. I'll say more when we are allowed to.
I have several more bookings coming up in the next few weeks plus we are having family come for the holidays. It is getting hectic! Trying to remain calm but I may need to schedule a quick weekend trip to Arizona for some much needed rest and relaxation.
