As we have entered the second week of 2012, I am in a whole new phase of my profession, auditioning as an Equity Member, coaching with people who I am allowing to make me a better performer and rehearsing my 1st role as an Equity Guest Artist. Just a weird and exciting time. I feel a lot younger than I actually am right now, like this is all new to me, when in actuality, I've been doing this for 30 (yes, THIRTY) years.
I am FINALLY open to success, something I think I've avoided for some dumb reason...fear of failure, probably being the biggest reason. I have a friend from High School, Alex, who has cancer at the age of 36. He is probably very limited in his time on earth and he sent a message thru a friend last night, "Take advantage of life...Never take it for granted" - this is coming from someone who KNOWS that his time is limited. But all of our time is limited and we have no idea when that time is up so we need to live every day as if it were our last!
That is a life altering statement, if you let it sink in and actually DO SOMETHING about it. I am doing just that. I'm auditioning for EVERYTHING, regardless of whether those companies ALWAYS CHOOSE THE SAME PEOPLE or whatever anyone thinks. I had so many people say to me, "Oh, you are Equity now, get ready to NOT work" - um, no. Get ready to WATCH ME WORK!
I have been offered another show in February in the Palm Desert area, a HUGE role, one that is perfect for me. I am excited about it but I'm waiting to announce until all the details are finalized. I'm so thankful for my hubby and kids and people in our life who help us with all of the details of my working with 3 young school-age children, which is no simple feat! But, when a woman goes to a desk job, no one makes a fuss, it's only when a woman chooses the hardest and most "up in the air" profession in the world that people make a fuss. I am a great mom, I'm just a working mom with a job that is unpredictable. And that's my story, I'm sticking to it!!!
Have a blessed day and thanks for reading,
Healthy Drama Mama
