A Lovely Day

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What a day today. Went to a pool supply place in town to get a part for the pump filter. Went to an Italian restaurant for some good food for lunch. Went to Best Buy, a beauty supply store and the bank. By that time I was exhausted from running around. And now my legs don't want to work.

They feel like lead. I even grabbed the wheelchair at the Best Buy store because I couldn't stand in line while I was waiting at Customer Service. You can't imagine how awful it feels to not have your legs work. Ever wonder what it's like in a wheelchair? You immediately are way down there. People look at you like you're an invalid. Which I guess I am. So I came home, rubbed my legs with a pain relieving cream (didn't work) and put on some warm stockings. Do you know if you have some old tights that you can cut off the panty part and just separate the legs. It's like leg warmers with socks connected. Then I put the heating pad under my thighs and here I am. The heat feels wonderful but the pain is still here.

I came home, ate dinner and watched a live web training on How to Thrive in Hollywood. It was a two hour program and it was excellent. Afterwards I turned the sound off the television and just listened to some music. It was wonderful. Cats on the bed purring softly. A stand-up comedy show on Showtime and some excellent music coming from my laptop. Today is truly a lovely day.

That's Life

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One of my favorite sayings is, that's life! You win some and you lose some. I was put on avail for another national commercial. However, that was it. They never officially released me but I know they filmed the commercial earlier this week. Oh well, I know I did really well that I was called in for a callback and put on avail. It's nice to get to the next level of making it that far along. I know that when I do my best that is all I can do. I am proud of myself for having gone as far as I did. Congratulations to the actor who won the role!

I am busy working on a film that we will film in mid-June. I am working hard with the director and it is coming along nicely. I just finished hiring a Sound person and now we have a full crew. I would like to have one other production assistant but you can't have everything.

I am very excited because my son is visiting us from Italy!!! He is only in town for one week and I've cleared my schedule. I am even thinking of hiring my photographer for some great shots. I am getting the house ready. I am getting the pool ready. My daughter will help with the cookout. I will notify the remaining family members so we can all be present.

One of the things I've noticed about being in this business is that families are important. If you do not have family support, you won't have success. It's essential to know why you are doing this business. Is it because you have something to say? Something to contribute? Many times being an artist just does not pay. So you have to do this for other reasons besides monetary ones. And once you start talking to people about their family, well the whole dynamic changes. I have respect for those who respect and love their family members.

I am looking forward to seeing my family. We will be together for the first time in like 2 or 3 years. That's crazy but that is how life is. I was blessed that my parents came by to see me. And we had a nice time together. I have always wanted my parents to see me have a successful career and now they have.

Well, time to sign off and get my day started. Life is one day at a time -- a day to be respected. A day to be cherished this gift of life.

Trip to San Diego

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So far, a wonderful day. I took a day trip to San Diego and the beauty of the city always takes my breath away. It's so clean compared to Los Angeles. I'm watching "This Is It" with Michael Jackson and I still can't believe he is gone.

I found a new DVD of "Thriller" and it is as wonderful as when it first came out so many years ago. Michael was so very talented and he made everything look so easy. I guess that is the mark of a true professional entertainer.

I am still waiting for word on the callback audition in Santa Monica. My first audition was on Tuesday and my callback was on Thursday. Keeping my fingers crossed.

Woke up tired this morning and I don't understand technology. It is supposed to make our lives so much easier. I plugged in my GPS -- I plugged in my MP3 player. My cellphone was next to me and I was on my way. I guess with all that stuff going, it is important to keep focused.

I have been hired as the Production Coordinator for a short film. I have been on the phone and email all week. I was hoping to have all the positions filled by Friday but that didn't happen. So much depends on getting the right team together. I'm telling everyone to email me so I don't let anything fall in the cracks. I have worked Production before and believe me, being an Actor is so much easier. But I like to be in charge and doing Production can be so time consuming. I even get my own assistant! The film shoots mid-June and believe me, that is just around the corner.

I'm getting rest this weekend if I have to stay put in my bed all weekend. I really do need an assistant!!! One of these days I will have one. It was interesting being at the meeting this morning. It's nice to see old friends and to make some new friends. I need to get a massage. Maybe I'll do that tomorrow.

Strange dream the other day about Matt Damon. I dreamed that we were lying out by the pool. Must have been at a nice Hotel. Anyway, he touched me and I touched his back and he smelled like lavender. And he asked me for my number and I didn't have my cards with me. Isn't that strange? And the strange thing is I woke up and I wanted some lavender soap. And I wanted some Matt Damon too.

An IPOD 4 Me

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Well hello again. Every time family comes into town I get a little loca. I get anxious then run around like a chicken and then sad when they leave. It's like I turn into this little girl again who says love me! love me! And they leave and then I go back to normal and being me again.

So back to the real world. I was driving around in Santa Monica yesterday on a gorgeous 83 degree day. The sun was shining and I had just left a callback audition. I auditioned for another national commercial on Tuesday. And on Wednesday I was told I had a callback for Thursday. It went really well as I repeated the same thing on Tuesday. Was given new direction and the director laughed and laughed (a good sign). I stopped at the Whole Foods store to pick up a healthy lunch and marvelled at what everyone takes for granted.

The weather was gorgeous. People were eating healthy food. We take so much for granted here, we truly do. After lunch I headed home and my phone rang. It was my Agent. I am put on avail. Which means they want to make sure my schedule is clear for the shoot next week. That means they like me, they really like me. But it doesn't mean I have the job. So, I am keeping my fingers crossed. Whatever will be, will be.

I picked up a new DVD of Michael Jackson's Thriller and forgot how wonderful it was. He was so talented and I still can't believe he is gone. That is what I love about film. Long after we have gone somewhere else, there is still film of us somewhere.

Yesterday was a very good day. And today, I purchased a new IPOD just for me. My hubby brought me one and then proceeded to use the hell out of it. So I told him to keep it. Then I was given another one by a friend (who happens to be a very famous Actor). But then my daughter adopted it as her own. So I was determined to get one just for me and I did. My plan is to use it when I walk. I intend to use it as I walk around losing weight.

If you think about the body like a well-oiled machine you will see that losing weight is really very simple. Drink tons of water which is good for you. Eat only when you are hungry and watch your portions. Eat only healthy good things and move! Walk, run, swim, play tennis. Do some gardening. Get off your butt and do something fun that burns the calories. And before you know it, you will lose weight.

So an IPOD for me is the recipe. No smoking, no drinking (wine is okay). No sugar, no white flour, no fried foods, no soda. Look out world, you are going to see a leaner me.