I'm 22!

I have said time and time again that I will update, but it's been a lie...until now! Today, I am officially 22 and I can honestly say that the 365 days leading up to this day have been very good to me! I feel I've graduated from college, kick started a career in the entertainment industry, and have grown personally and as a dancer. Initially I was dreading turning 22 because I kept thinking, "oh I'm so old and I haven't done anything," but finally I'm looking at it from a different light. I have done a lot, especially this summer! All the experiences both good and bad have shaped who I am now and the way I look at this industry. I definitely went on with blinders, but happily I can say I'm much more prepared nowadays.

Hm, little things to mention:
-I finally got headshots done and edited. Really, that was a big step for me because I was so anti-paying-money-to-get-headshots-done-that-most-CD's-throw-away..but I finally gave in. I must say, even that has given me a little more confidence when going into the audition. I don't have to worry about how unprofessional my headshot looks. I had my friend, Dina, who is a great photographer take pictures of me and then I took them to Reproductions to be edited and printed. But, my only picky thing to say about them is that, although it came out looking good, I expected more. They have such a rep for their work but I wasn't overly impressed. That could just be me. A friend of mine told me about CityRepro so I think I may try them the next time I need headshots just so I can compare the two.

-I'm singing...sort of. I've started taking lessons! Another thing I was against. If there's anything I've learned its that you do have to conform to be in the industry, not everyone can go in the back door. Now that I bit the bullet and started lessons, I'm happy. I like learning new things. It's definitely OUT of my comfort zone and very difficult but I'm learning. I had a private lesson this past weekend in prep for the Legally Blonde Tour audition. I was so ready BUT they weren't keeping anyone so I never sang. I guess I can't be mad because technically I'm not SUPER prepared to sing anyways but BOY that audition was so much fun! I absolutely loved the combination we did, which was the cheer scene from 'What You Want.' I was giddy for the rest of the day.

-extras work. I've been doing a lot of extras work recently on different films, tv shows, and recently commericals. It has been REALLY fun and I've met a lot of great people. This has gotten me more comfortable with a camera being in the area and I've learned a lot about the industry itself and the art of production.

I'm out of time I have to start the bday festivities! Things coming up that I need to do include more lessons, more auditions, learning gymnastics, and learning to ACT!

Until next time..