5:00AM! Snooze. 515AM! Finally I make my way out of bed with only a few hours of sleep. I caught the 7AM bus back up to NYC. With only an agency appointment today, I'm desiring a busy week. I was moving a little slow this morning, but the wheels were turning in my head about WHAT'S NEXT? I'm on this entrepreneurial high and there's no stopping.
Struggling to get up so early can also cut out time to stop and pick up breakfast, but money is tight so I have just enough time to whip up a turkey bacon and egg white sandwich for the ride up. I also manage to cut up a nice crisp apple. However, the bus driver announced she'd be making a 15 minute stop along the NJ Turnpike, so I'll be able to load up on a few snacks for the rest of the ride. I wind up buying my favorite Planters Trail Mix (Nuts, Seeds and Raisins) and a ice cold Snapple iced tea.
My bus driver's name was Nefertiti King. Lucking up with a row to myself and a name like that, this week is destined to be great! LOL. But the sandwich I fixed ... there was nothing great about it. YUK!! WTH? Now there's not too many people that can mess up a simple breakfast sandwich, including myself. But that sandwich there, was not right. I wind up spitting out the last bite thinking I might get sick. I think some part of that sandwich expired. And its remains expired to the trash.
I'm hardly ever home so grocery shopping is minimal. But I'm usually good about checking dates and throwing things out. Obviously, I overlooked something. :/ I had to take a bite into my apple chunks early to get the nasty taste out of my mouth from that bland-wich.
Soon after, I throw the plugs in and decide to catch up on a few Z's. Thank GOD the bus was nice and quiet. Usually an early bus is. Everyone had to get up at the breaka breaka dawn to catch the darn thing. So sleep ... is inevitable. But before I can head to snoozeville, I notice the girl across from me is sleeping with her head in her arms. Imagine Samantha from Bewitched. What in the world? Is that comfortable? Is she crazy? Or is this one more sign of the great week ahead. So I decide to make 3 wishes and head to La La land.
This week I'm staying in Brooklyn. Got the place to myself too. My aunt (my sisters mother-in-law) is travelling with my sister and her family to Disney for my nieces track competition and vacation. So I'll be holding it down in Flatbush for the week.
I hit the city and head straight to one of my agencies to store my luggage. Not a bag but luggage. It's like Coming to America when I come in town. So thank GOD, one of my agency directors allows me to store my stuff whenever I need to. She's the bestest! Love you Mykola! ; )
I go over a few things with her and head to my appointment with another agency. The meeting goes well and I end up with more represenation on my roster. More opportunity for more work! Afterwards, I meet up with one of my home skillets for sushi at our favorite very inexpensive spots. Then I had a few errands to take care of, I head to BK, drop my bags off at the crib, head to target to stock up on my meals and treats for the week and catch the finale of the Housewives of NJ. Off the chain!
Now this is a treat for me. Back home I don't have cable so I get to see all the cable shows when I'm here. I can get really wrapped up in it and lose track of time but I can't get sidetracked. I barely watch tv at home so I can't lose my mind watching cable. So I mute the tv to take care of some things on the computer and of course, add an insert for my followers and any and all who stop by. But now, it's time for me to partake in some sleepation so I can get some revitalization for some motivation in the morning. LOL. In other words, time for bed!
I have a busy day tomorrow. 3 castings! Woo hoo. I've been holding for a job that shoots on Thursday since last week and I've not heard anything so we'll see. I also got another hold for another job that shoots on Sunday. Thats how it works people. Sometimes you'll be holding for something and the agency never even calls you to let you know you've been released. I usually put in a call to the agency, especially if another client is trying to book me on the same day. But I'm gonna chill on this one and see how the cookie crumbles. Whats for me is for me!
But things are looking bright! Wish me luck folks!
Until next time Go Get IT and Expect the Very Best!
Monday, July 12, 2010
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Gotta Start Somewhere
This weekend was pretty productive. With a mission in motion and a ton of goals I WILL ACCOMPLISH, I had to start somewhere. MY BEDROOM. I decided to change it around. I'm so used to the same ole comfortable arrangement, I figured because I was on this mission to change my way of thinking and get things moving in my career, on my own terms, my room could use a face-lift. I absolutely love it!!! My bed is now facing my windows which are a pretty nice size. Outside of that window are nice bushy trees to wake up to. It's sort of tranquil. As soon as I wake up, I can see GOD's blue sky and these bushy green trees. Immediately I can THANK HIM for another day. Another day to go at it again. Another day to spend time with family. Another day ... period.
Re-arranging my room was pretty much my day on Saturday. It wasn't a goal I'd previously set, but it became one and I accomplished it. Check! Earlier that morning, I started a couple loads of clothes, dropped off a couple bags of clothing and shoes at the salvation army, went to Fed Ex Kinko's to send off a package and make copies. There, a really nice young man assisted me. I'd seen him the last time I went there. He paid me a really nice compliment. But that day I was looking pretty regular. No make up, a hat, some cut offs and my rain boots. Heyyy, it was raining! But I made it work. We worked up a conversation. I found that he was working on becoming a make up artist and hair stylist. So with my "pursue your dream experience", I put on my "motivation hat" and urged him to "HOLD ON TO IT"! Concieve it, Believe it and you will Achieve it.
Having conversations like that always makes me feel good. Not because I'm motivating someone to go after what they desire but because I was that person and I did it. I have a story to tell. And that feels good to tell a success story. I'm still floating along in my journey, but I have my faith as my life preserver and it keeps me going for it. I want it and I SHALL have it!
Next! The Laundromat Files. LOL. I head to the laundromat to wash two of my comforters. I hadn't been to the laundromat in like 15 years. I go in with my two comforters and I feel like I don't belong. All the patrons were Hispanic. I was a little taken aback. Not because they were all Hispanic but because they were looking at me like "who the heck is this walking up in our laundromat?" LOL. I kindly strolled to the back.
When I get back there, I'm like which one is the dryer and which is the washing machine. It took me a minute to figure it out people and then it took me 5 more minutes to figure out how to use the darn thing. Not to mention, I only had a $20 bill, so I wind up with $20 in quarters. WTH? Finally, after putting in probably too much detergent I get the load going. Then I see a sign that says, "please don't use a lot of detergent because most are double concentrated." OMG. So I tried to scoop some out with the detergent top but it was too big. So I run over to McDonald's (next door) to get a small cup while also ordering a medium fry. Greedy. I run back over to try to scoop some of the detergent out, but it had already gone into the load. :/ Oh well. At least they'll be super clean. :)
In addition, I had to reach for the step stool on top of the machine just so I could put the darn detergent in. As soon as I walked in with my cup, this guy grabs it and takes it to the other side. So I was jumping up and down trying to look in the compartment to see if it had gone in the load yet. This was quite the experience. But I should have things down pact when and if I go again. But the comforters came out great! I couldn't wait to get one of them on my bed in my newly arranged room.
The entire day or weekend for that matter, was not typical. As normally, I'm not on any mission to do anything but sleep...get some rest. NYC wears me out. But I'm excited and whether its putting business plans in motion or moving furniture, my mind was working. Changing my room restored some order in my life but also got me to thinking about so many possibilities. Changing my mindset to change my results.
So whether its convincing someone I just met to go get some business cards made and promote himself as if he's already a fabulous makeup artist and stylist, using a machine I hadn't used in years, or changing my room around so I can wake up to the sky and trees ... I started!
Until Next Time ... JUST START and Go Get IT!
Re-arranging my room was pretty much my day on Saturday. It wasn't a goal I'd previously set, but it became one and I accomplished it. Check! Earlier that morning, I started a couple loads of clothes, dropped off a couple bags of clothing and shoes at the salvation army, went to Fed Ex Kinko's to send off a package and make copies. There, a really nice young man assisted me. I'd seen him the last time I went there. He paid me a really nice compliment. But that day I was looking pretty regular. No make up, a hat, some cut offs and my rain boots. Heyyy, it was raining! But I made it work. We worked up a conversation. I found that he was working on becoming a make up artist and hair stylist. So with my "pursue your dream experience", I put on my "motivation hat" and urged him to "HOLD ON TO IT"! Concieve it, Believe it and you will Achieve it.
Having conversations like that always makes me feel good. Not because I'm motivating someone to go after what they desire but because I was that person and I did it. I have a story to tell. And that feels good to tell a success story. I'm still floating along in my journey, but I have my faith as my life preserver and it keeps me going for it. I want it and I SHALL have it!
Next! The Laundromat Files. LOL. I head to the laundromat to wash two of my comforters. I hadn't been to the laundromat in like 15 years. I go in with my two comforters and I feel like I don't belong. All the patrons were Hispanic. I was a little taken aback. Not because they were all Hispanic but because they were looking at me like "who the heck is this walking up in our laundromat?" LOL. I kindly strolled to the back.
When I get back there, I'm like which one is the dryer and which is the washing machine. It took me a minute to figure it out people and then it took me 5 more minutes to figure out how to use the darn thing. Not to mention, I only had a $20 bill, so I wind up with $20 in quarters. WTH? Finally, after putting in probably too much detergent I get the load going. Then I see a sign that says, "please don't use a lot of detergent because most are double concentrated." OMG. So I tried to scoop some out with the detergent top but it was too big. So I run over to McDonald's (next door) to get a small cup while also ordering a medium fry. Greedy. I run back over to try to scoop some of the detergent out, but it had already gone into the load. :/ Oh well. At least they'll be super clean. :)
In addition, I had to reach for the step stool on top of the machine just so I could put the darn detergent in. As soon as I walked in with my cup, this guy grabs it and takes it to the other side. So I was jumping up and down trying to look in the compartment to see if it had gone in the load yet. This was quite the experience. But I should have things down pact when and if I go again. But the comforters came out great! I couldn't wait to get one of them on my bed in my newly arranged room.
The entire day or weekend for that matter, was not typical. As normally, I'm not on any mission to do anything but sleep...get some rest. NYC wears me out. But I'm excited and whether its putting business plans in motion or moving furniture, my mind was working. Changing my room restored some order in my life but also got me to thinking about so many possibilities. Changing my mindset to change my results.
So whether its convincing someone I just met to go get some business cards made and promote himself as if he's already a fabulous makeup artist and stylist, using a machine I hadn't used in years, or changing my room around so I can wake up to the sky and trees ... I started!
Until Next Time ... JUST START and Go Get IT!
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Business NOT as Usual
Out of all the castings and auditions I've attended in my 3 years and 4 months as a career model and commercial actress, this was one of my most productive days. But it all started with taking a free seminar on Tuesday about resumes to a six hour class about, in a nutshell, being about my business.
I've had a big birdie in my ear for a while about focusing on "the business" side of my business. Not about just being an actress or a model but how to parlay those skills into a brand. He was right! Today, the gates opened to my soul and responded with a mission to accomplish. After class, I headed to the book store to check out some references, take notes, purchased the book "Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill and a nice pink notebook that will hold the secrets to my success. Well at least my notes. : )
I get back to my girlfriends house in Jersey, settle in and organize my suitcase because I'm heading back home to MD tomorrow. I prepare to re-write all my notes from class, go over the exercises and start putting a plan in motion ... but it's missing. Somewhere along the way, between class, Starbucks, the bookstore and the bus ride home, I've lost all the information I gained today. WTH? Like really? What does this obstacle present for me? Nothing if I don't let it. Maybe its a blessing in disguise.
I decide to send a Facebook email to Lisa, who taught the class to see if anyone has turned in my valuable information. But in the meantime, I decide that I will just have to start from scratch. The ideas are still fresh. Does my mission statement have to read exactly how I wrote it in class? NOPE! Maybe it'll come out better than the first. Nonetheless, I can't waste time on the where and the how. I just DO IT and move on with my action plan. I've got goals that I WILL accomplish and I won't let losing those papers hinder my mission.
From this day forth, it is truly about my business. No time for procrastination, wishing instead of willing or neglecting to take action because I lost notes from class. A lot of the information really stuck with me. The beauty is I can start over and no one will know the difference.
I feel really good about where my actions will take my career. Better actions, better decisions, better outcome. Lisa Gold (plug ;) ) taught the class today, and I must say, that that class was a of pot gold at the end of my rainbow. The sun is truly shining on me and my career will follow suit. I can't wait to see the fruits of my labor ... or simply me putting my plan into action!
Until Next Time ... GO GET A PLAN AND PUT INTO ACTION!
I've had a big birdie in my ear for a while about focusing on "the business" side of my business. Not about just being an actress or a model but how to parlay those skills into a brand. He was right! Today, the gates opened to my soul and responded with a mission to accomplish. After class, I headed to the book store to check out some references, take notes, purchased the book "Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill and a nice pink notebook that will hold the secrets to my success. Well at least my notes. : )
I get back to my girlfriends house in Jersey, settle in and organize my suitcase because I'm heading back home to MD tomorrow. I prepare to re-write all my notes from class, go over the exercises and start putting a plan in motion ... but it's missing. Somewhere along the way, between class, Starbucks, the bookstore and the bus ride home, I've lost all the information I gained today. WTH? Like really? What does this obstacle present for me? Nothing if I don't let it. Maybe its a blessing in disguise.
I decide to send a Facebook email to Lisa, who taught the class to see if anyone has turned in my valuable information. But in the meantime, I decide that I will just have to start from scratch. The ideas are still fresh. Does my mission statement have to read exactly how I wrote it in class? NOPE! Maybe it'll come out better than the first. Nonetheless, I can't waste time on the where and the how. I just DO IT and move on with my action plan. I've got goals that I WILL accomplish and I won't let losing those papers hinder my mission.
From this day forth, it is truly about my business. No time for procrastination, wishing instead of willing or neglecting to take action because I lost notes from class. A lot of the information really stuck with me. The beauty is I can start over and no one will know the difference.
I feel really good about where my actions will take my career. Better actions, better decisions, better outcome. Lisa Gold (plug ;) ) taught the class today, and I must say, that that class was a of pot gold at the end of my rainbow. The sun is truly shining on me and my career will follow suit. I can't wait to see the fruits of my labor ... or simply me putting my plan into action!
Until Next Time ... GO GET A PLAN AND PUT INTO ACTION!
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
On Fire!
I wish I was talking about my career. The weather in NYC has been scorching. I mean I've never perspired so much walking from one point to another. DAYUMMMMM! I even put an umbrella to shield me from the sun but that seemed to make things a little worse. Seems as though the umbrella was not only blocking the sun but any little bit of air trying to circulate around me. Yesterday was miserable. And if I don't find more ways to activate the results I want in my career, I'm going to be miserable.
So I jump started with a class yesterday. And today, myself, is on mission. I have got to delve into some more education. Money has been an issue, but I always seem to find few dollars for a cute little something after I've told myself a gazillion times I don't need another piece of clothing. I have got to get FOCUSED and REALLY SERIOUS. This is my life right now and if I plan to grow in my life and my career, I've got to stop making the same mistakes (financially) so that I can build my career and be able to build my family.
I'm not sure where the money will come from to be able to take the list of classes I want to take, or to put together everything else it's gonna take for me to generate results, but GOD always makes a way. But HE expects me to put things in motion so that HE can open up the doors. So this day, I pledge, that I am not buying another thing for at least 2 months. lol. Hey...baby steps. UNLESS of course I need it for something important, i.e. a shoot or job. But I think I'll be able to pull something together out of all the stuff I have at home.
I want and need to secure a space here. I have got to have some consistency when I come up. I don't need an apartment, just a solid foundation to lay my head. So I'm putting things in motion people. Growing up! And sometimes that takes years to do, I've found out. But we're all a work in progress. So in my journey to really take advantage of getting my career cookin' and on fire, I am claiming FOCUS, DETERMINATION, WILL POWER, AND PERSEVERANCE.
I suggest to you as well, whatever you've been slacking in or on, stop wasting time. You can party and shop to you drop later. One LIFE and only one chance to do your thing so don't waste another minute people.
Until next time ... GO AND GET THE DAMN THANG!
So I jump started with a class yesterday. And today, myself, is on mission. I have got to delve into some more education. Money has been an issue, but I always seem to find few dollars for a cute little something after I've told myself a gazillion times I don't need another piece of clothing. I have got to get FOCUSED and REALLY SERIOUS. This is my life right now and if I plan to grow in my life and my career, I've got to stop making the same mistakes (financially) so that I can build my career and be able to build my family.
I'm not sure where the money will come from to be able to take the list of classes I want to take, or to put together everything else it's gonna take for me to generate results, but GOD always makes a way. But HE expects me to put things in motion so that HE can open up the doors. So this day, I pledge, that I am not buying another thing for at least 2 months. lol. Hey...baby steps. UNLESS of course I need it for something important, i.e. a shoot or job. But I think I'll be able to pull something together out of all the stuff I have at home.
I want and need to secure a space here. I have got to have some consistency when I come up. I don't need an apartment, just a solid foundation to lay my head. So I'm putting things in motion people. Growing up! And sometimes that takes years to do, I've found out. But we're all a work in progress. So in my journey to really take advantage of getting my career cookin' and on fire, I am claiming FOCUS, DETERMINATION, WILL POWER, AND PERSEVERANCE.
I suggest to you as well, whatever you've been slacking in or on, stop wasting time. You can party and shop to you drop later. One LIFE and only one chance to do your thing so don't waste another minute people.
Until next time ... GO AND GET THE DAMN THANG!
Friday, July 2, 2010
Better Late Than Never
Today was an early start for me. I was determined to be outta NY on the first thing smoking this morning. It's a holiday weekend so everybody and their momma was travelling out this morning. 4th of July in DC is big, I guess. Fireworks on the mall! Bolt bus was completely sold out so I had to opt for the Megabus. The double decker bus that holds about 85 people. I had to leave Brooklyn, well I wanted to leave Brooklyn by 530am. My bus was leaving at 640am. But I didn't leave the house til 5 minutes to 6am. What the heck was I doing? I was speed walking to the train and of course I had to wait like 10 minutes for the 2 train to finally make it to Atlantic Ave to get me to 34th street in time to get to 31st and 8th ave. Luckily, I was staying at my friends house this time instead of my aunts. Atlantic Ave is like 20 minutes from Penn Station. If I had stayed in Flatbush, I would have had to get up like 430am and take a 45 minute ride there.
So I'm waiting for the train, time is ticking. I haven't eaten a thing. All I got is 2 bottled waters I swiped from my friends job and some doritos in my book bag. Too early for the tortilla chips. So I had about 10 minutes to get to the bus before it left. I wanted to hit up Starbucks but everyone knows Starbucks is always off the hook so I opt for a banana from one of the other little stores in Penn Station to tide me over until I get to DC. So I'm booking it to the bus. It's like all of NYC standing there waiting to board. Really? Long story short, I get my seat and one of the standby customers that makes it on, is some little gay guy who is a Drag Queen, because the whole bus had the pleasure of hearing about his evening before. Ummmm its 6am in the morning, it's a little too early for all that boo! You need to drag it down and drag it to sleep please.
Thank God for my ipod! But he obviously was entertaining to the 3 or 4 girls he was sitting by because they were constantly laughing at his stories, which was more noise. Adding fuel to the flame. His friend was more chill, but he gave his little show before we took off. Walking up and down the aisle like he was still performing. Mannnn, I wanted to say can you sit yo' butt down and shut the you know what up.
I guess about an hour into the trip everyone on the bus was knocked out. I woke up briefly after catching my head from falling off the seat. Awwwwww peace and quiet. But once we arrived at the first drop off in White Marsh, Maryland, little man was on again. Cursing, being loud and fabulous. I always wonder how some people don't realize that everyone does not want to be apart of their stories or personal business. Consideration people! It's early. We all had to get up at the crack of dawn to make this bus ride...we just want a little peace and quiet for the next 4 hours. I could not wait to get up off this big yellow and blue box to end this madness going on two seats behind me and get some food!
Me and one of my girls decided to do lunch once I got in, so I waited at the Starbucks for her. We wind up chatting a little over hot and frozen coffee and then heading to this Sushi spot near Chinatown. Our conversations always wind up being about getting out stuff together, re-grouping, being more focused, staying on top of our game and so on.
There, I realized, as I so often do when I'm not feeling my MO-jo, I have really got to get my act together. I was on such a roll in May and June that it seems that since I took my little vacation, the momentum has slowed down or even dropped off. But I'm not claiming that. What you put out, you get back and its apparent that I've not been putting out too much of anything here lately. That's so not cool. So where do I begin. Just do it! And this blog does help. It's a start to put things in motion, but the past few weeks, I've really struggled to push through the down time I had the pleasure of giving myself. But ummm, its time to get this ball back to rolling.
So this holiday weekend, even though I plan to partake in a barbecue or two ; ) and spend some time with family celebrating my oldest nieces' 9th birthday, I've got to get things moving. There's no check coming in every 2 weeks. I've got to go out and get my paper. And that can be frustrating when you're going but ain't getting.
I've got to do better at pushing through the slumps. I'm strong and determined so there should be no issue with me doing what needs to be done. It almost feels like a part of you wants to give up. And I've worked too hard for that giving up pity party business.
So I'm taking my deep breath, holding my head high and pushing toward my goals. Wake up call! We need those ever so often, even when we are doing pretty good. So I'm starting my movement.
Until Next Time ... Get ta Steppin' and Go Get It!!!
So I'm waiting for the train, time is ticking. I haven't eaten a thing. All I got is 2 bottled waters I swiped from my friends job and some doritos in my book bag. Too early for the tortilla chips. So I had about 10 minutes to get to the bus before it left. I wanted to hit up Starbucks but everyone knows Starbucks is always off the hook so I opt for a banana from one of the other little stores in Penn Station to tide me over until I get to DC. So I'm booking it to the bus. It's like all of NYC standing there waiting to board. Really? Long story short, I get my seat and one of the standby customers that makes it on, is some little gay guy who is a Drag Queen, because the whole bus had the pleasure of hearing about his evening before. Ummmm its 6am in the morning, it's a little too early for all that boo! You need to drag it down and drag it to sleep please.
Thank God for my ipod! But he obviously was entertaining to the 3 or 4 girls he was sitting by because they were constantly laughing at his stories, which was more noise. Adding fuel to the flame. His friend was more chill, but he gave his little show before we took off. Walking up and down the aisle like he was still performing. Mannnn, I wanted to say can you sit yo' butt down and shut the you know what up.
I guess about an hour into the trip everyone on the bus was knocked out. I woke up briefly after catching my head from falling off the seat. Awwwwww peace and quiet. But once we arrived at the first drop off in White Marsh, Maryland, little man was on again. Cursing, being loud and fabulous. I always wonder how some people don't realize that everyone does not want to be apart of their stories or personal business. Consideration people! It's early. We all had to get up at the crack of dawn to make this bus ride...we just want a little peace and quiet for the next 4 hours. I could not wait to get up off this big yellow and blue box to end this madness going on two seats behind me and get some food!
Me and one of my girls decided to do lunch once I got in, so I waited at the Starbucks for her. We wind up chatting a little over hot and frozen coffee and then heading to this Sushi spot near Chinatown. Our conversations always wind up being about getting out stuff together, re-grouping, being more focused, staying on top of our game and so on.
There, I realized, as I so often do when I'm not feeling my MO-jo, I have really got to get my act together. I was on such a roll in May and June that it seems that since I took my little vacation, the momentum has slowed down or even dropped off. But I'm not claiming that. What you put out, you get back and its apparent that I've not been putting out too much of anything here lately. That's so not cool. So where do I begin. Just do it! And this blog does help. It's a start to put things in motion, but the past few weeks, I've really struggled to push through the down time I had the pleasure of giving myself. But ummm, its time to get this ball back to rolling.
So this holiday weekend, even though I plan to partake in a barbecue or two ; ) and spend some time with family celebrating my oldest nieces' 9th birthday, I've got to get things moving. There's no check coming in every 2 weeks. I've got to go out and get my paper. And that can be frustrating when you're going but ain't getting.
I've got to do better at pushing through the slumps. I'm strong and determined so there should be no issue with me doing what needs to be done. It almost feels like a part of you wants to give up. And I've worked too hard for that giving up pity party business.
So I'm taking my deep breath, holding my head high and pushing toward my goals. Wake up call! We need those ever so often, even when we are doing pretty good. So I'm starting my movement.
Until Next Time ... Get ta Steppin' and Go Get It!!!
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Age Aint Nothing But A Number...
Well tell that to my body that refuses to do anything but lay in bed or anywhere it can find some soft cushy-ness to lay my head. I just peeled myself off the couch downstairs. SMH. I've been trying to tell one of my girlfriends that will be just turning 30 next month that the older I get the tougher it is to bounce back. Granted, I take pretty good care of myself, but I still need lots of rest ... otherwise, I'll be the lazy bum I've been since I got home 3 days ago from my vacation in Miami. Unmotivated and unmovable. : (
I'm 6 years her senior and biologically I probably feel like a senior citizen compared to her. My hips and knees have started to snap crackle and pop. But she refuses to believe my qualms are real. She'll understand once she gets my age...and by then I'll still have more things to complain about, because after all I'll still be 6 years her senior. Getting old is real no matter how you look on the outside. (singing) Clean on outside, Cream on the inside. LOL.
Although, I'm blogging from my bed, I'm still planning to check things off my to do list today: working out, completing some admin work and more beauty rest. LOL. Hopefully, by tomorrow, I'll be back to my old self. Imagine if I had drank all kind of crazy. The only getting up I would be doing is to use the bathroom. I've never been an alcoholic or in love with liquor but I've slowed down on drinking a lot when going out...which is the only time I would get my drink on. I've realized that no matter how much I loved to do some things when I was younger, my body is not in love with it anymore. Being healthy, staying in shape, growing mentally and looking toward my future is so much more important than a party or drink.
I'm not a party pooper, I just try to listen to my body. And how bout people that say, OMG you don't look your age? Well what is my age supposed to look like, really? If you think I look 25, well let me show you some pictures of me when I was 25 ... NOPE, don't look 25 boo! But thanks for the compliment.
It's inevitable, we are growing old. Stop trying to hold on to a number that you will no longer, eva eva eva be again. Let it go. You are the age you are ... embrace it because that number soon will be gone too. You look 25 but you ain't so deal with it. And if you are still acting 25, then that's another issue I guess, especially if you're 55. LOL. I'm not saying you can't be young at heart, but you should not be acting like you did 20 years ago ... probably like a damn fool. And especially since GOD has blessed you with lots of experiences and wisdom. Don't get me wrong, I still act silly and have fun. I just do it at a different degree now. I'm sure you get what I'm saying.
So stop trying to grow backwards and move forward with the years ahead, because we don't know how long any of us have.
Until Next Time ... GO GET SOME REST AND GROW UP! ; )
I'm 6 years her senior and biologically I probably feel like a senior citizen compared to her. My hips and knees have started to snap crackle and pop. But she refuses to believe my qualms are real. She'll understand once she gets my age...and by then I'll still have more things to complain about, because after all I'll still be 6 years her senior. Getting old is real no matter how you look on the outside. (singing) Clean on outside, Cream on the inside. LOL.
Although, I'm blogging from my bed, I'm still planning to check things off my to do list today: working out, completing some admin work and more beauty rest. LOL. Hopefully, by tomorrow, I'll be back to my old self. Imagine if I had drank all kind of crazy. The only getting up I would be doing is to use the bathroom. I've never been an alcoholic or in love with liquor but I've slowed down on drinking a lot when going out...which is the only time I would get my drink on. I've realized that no matter how much I loved to do some things when I was younger, my body is not in love with it anymore. Being healthy, staying in shape, growing mentally and looking toward my future is so much more important than a party or drink.
I'm not a party pooper, I just try to listen to my body. And how bout people that say, OMG you don't look your age? Well what is my age supposed to look like, really? If you think I look 25, well let me show you some pictures of me when I was 25 ... NOPE, don't look 25 boo! But thanks for the compliment.
It's inevitable, we are growing old. Stop trying to hold on to a number that you will no longer, eva eva eva be again. Let it go. You are the age you are ... embrace it because that number soon will be gone too. You look 25 but you ain't so deal with it. And if you are still acting 25, then that's another issue I guess, especially if you're 55. LOL. I'm not saying you can't be young at heart, but you should not be acting like you did 20 years ago ... probably like a damn fool. And especially since GOD has blessed you with lots of experiences and wisdom. Don't get me wrong, I still act silly and have fun. I just do it at a different degree now. I'm sure you get what I'm saying.
So stop trying to grow backwards and move forward with the years ahead, because we don't know how long any of us have.
Until Next Time ... GO GET SOME REST AND GROW UP! ; )
Monday, June 28, 2010
Been Away Too Long
It's been a little over a month since I've last blogged. I apologize for those who are following. A combination of things have led to my lack of motivation to put in a insert; being busy, lazy, uninspired and getting ready for a trip I just got back from.
I really started this blog with alot of enthusiasm. This one was not going to end up like the one I started a year ago. But I guess things can come in between my "peace" of mind as this blog often gave me when venting or sharing things I wouldn't normally express outside my circle. But just like I made a commitment to my career, I'm going to try and do better at committing to this blog ... at least as much as possible.
Between the time I got back in town yesterday and today, I've slept probably a total of 16 hours. Vacation can be exhausting especially if it involves going out late, getting in early and not getting enough solid hours of sleep. But I did have fun. I went to Miami with two of my girlfriends who are also in the industry. We managed to do a little business during our trip as we did photo shoots and one visited an agency. As freelancers we work to get representation in different markets to expand our opportunities. Miami is a great market.
In between partying, basking in the sun, meeting numerous people, networking, shopping, eating and even some disagreements, we did have a really good time and managed not to kill each other...lol. But often times when I go away, I'm always happy to get back home to my own bed and surroundings. I'm also ready to get back to work. This month was pretty dry. I had one gig at the top of the month and that was it. I was on vacation for 5 days so no castings/auditions or bookings.
But vacation is over and its time to get back on track and FOCUSED. I'm working on new images for my book and comp cards, staying in shape, eating right, and thinking about going natural with my hair (for the 3rd time). I was going to probably do it in a few years but it may come sooner than later. It really depends on how determined and disciplined I can be during the process ...because it is a process.
Well friends, this isn't much but a start. I hope to be more consistent with the blogs. After all, you are following me. ; )
Until Next Time (which will be sooner than later) GO GET IT!!!
I really started this blog with alot of enthusiasm. This one was not going to end up like the one I started a year ago. But I guess things can come in between my "peace" of mind as this blog often gave me when venting or sharing things I wouldn't normally express outside my circle. But just like I made a commitment to my career, I'm going to try and do better at committing to this blog ... at least as much as possible.
Between the time I got back in town yesterday and today, I've slept probably a total of 16 hours. Vacation can be exhausting especially if it involves going out late, getting in early and not getting enough solid hours of sleep. But I did have fun. I went to Miami with two of my girlfriends who are also in the industry. We managed to do a little business during our trip as we did photo shoots and one visited an agency. As freelancers we work to get representation in different markets to expand our opportunities. Miami is a great market.
In between partying, basking in the sun, meeting numerous people, networking, shopping, eating and even some disagreements, we did have a really good time and managed not to kill each other...lol. But often times when I go away, I'm always happy to get back home to my own bed and surroundings. I'm also ready to get back to work. This month was pretty dry. I had one gig at the top of the month and that was it. I was on vacation for 5 days so no castings/auditions or bookings.
But vacation is over and its time to get back on track and FOCUSED. I'm working on new images for my book and comp cards, staying in shape, eating right, and thinking about going natural with my hair (for the 3rd time). I was going to probably do it in a few years but it may come sooner than later. It really depends on how determined and disciplined I can be during the process ...because it is a process.
Well friends, this isn't much but a start. I hope to be more consistent with the blogs. After all, you are following me. ; )
Until Next Time (which will be sooner than later) GO GET IT!!!
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