Be Good to Yourself

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Yesterday was my son's birthday. Now my son is a middle son. One older brother and one younger sister. My hubby is a middle child and I am a middle child. Middle children are considered very intelligent and very independent. Older children demand more attention. Younger children need us more. And so middle children many times have to fend for themselves and that makes them more independent. He teaches me things every day. Sometimes I want to hear what he has to say and to be honest, sometimes I don't.

I had not seen him for awhile as he lives in Orange County. So when I did finally see him what did I talk about? Me. He later told my hubby that I was very self-centered. I felt bad but what he doesn't know is that acting is my job. And sorry if it sounds self-centered but I do go on auditions and many times I don't get the job. There are acting lessons, auditions and talking with my Agent. And that is my world right now.

There are no jobs in southern CA. Believe me, I have gone on interviews and sent out countless resumes. I have excellent references and good job history and I can't find a job. So I may as well go for it and go on every audition that I can. I can make anywhere from $100/day to $500/day and that is not bad money.

Speaking lines on national commercials can get you $80,000 for one commercial. Not bad money. So yes, it is a lucrative job but the competition is fierce. So many talented, young, good-looking and very talented folks out there who are going out for the same roles as me.

I recently auditioned for a national Walgreens commercial called "Diane". Now all the ladies that were auditioning too were Latina, in my age group and we were Moms to a young lady around 13 years old. Two weeks later, the commercial is on TV and it looks great! I had a good audition and I did everything that the actress did in the final commercial. But my Agent said don't worry about it, cause you never know what they are looking for and that is so true.

In "the Secret" we are taught to speak and think positive things and we bring about what we think about. I do believe that is true. I know that this job was not meant for me but rather for that other actress. I am happy for her because I know that my commercial is around the corner and I will get it in due time.

I am exercising daily, I am eating better. I practice my Spanish every day to improve my writing and reading skills. I am spending more time with loved ones and continue to work on my craft. In general, I am enjoying life.

We set examples for our children. Eat moderately, nothing wrong with an occasional glass of wine. Exercise and be good to your body. Enjoy your friends but remember to be good to your family.