Day 88 - Colorado Renovation, Silence of Thomas Harris and Staples

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For the next 6 days I'll be in Littleton, CO helping Rachel and her sister, Amber, renovate their parents house before the summer. The next days will be devoted to getting as much done as possible.  "Going further" for the time being belongs to Rachel and her family.

I'm reading Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris on the flight and drive over. It's erie how well Anthony Hopkins brought the character of Hannibal Lecter from the page to the screen. His nuances, speech and mood are all reflected in the novel. Plus I'm learning a few things about character that I didn't catch from the movie such as he has six fingers on his left hand and he is ambidextrous with draws.

I pulled a couple hundred staples today to make way for a new bamboo floor. Still have thousands to do.

Until tomorrow!

Day 87 - The Driving Range, Being Ready and Jennifer Lare

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Wesam and I hit the driving range. It was the first time I seriously hit a golf ball. I've swung a club in jest, pretend and even used it as a sword. But I've never hit with the purpose of looking professional. Which leads me to....

The quote is actually "Be ready so you don't have to get ready." If I role comes across that fits my specs and I need to be able to swing a golf club; I'm ready. Shoot a gun, swim a lap, ride a horse, swing a sword, speak spanish; I'm ready. What else do I need to prepare to be ready?

Ran another workshop for Jennifer Lare tonight. Her office, along with Cami Patton and Christal Karge, cast shows like Parenthood, Enlightened and Justified. They are also doing the pilots Hannibal and Mockingbird Lane. Cool, cool projects!

Until tomorrow!

Day 86 - Buffalo Wild Wings, Narration and Boot Camp

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Had an audition for Buffalo Wild Wings today with the casting office I booked Burger King. Great people and I thank them for continuing to call me in.

Sometimes nothing else happens in my day and I guess my blog becomes more narration than anything else. Stick with me. The good stuff is coming!

And went to bootcamp tonight because I really am trying to get back into shape or at least better shape. Had 3 salads today too.

Until tomorrow!

Day 85 - Party Creations Round 2, MTLA Meeting and Good Bye Trenton

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Same party, different day. Add in a little rain and a hilltop million dollar home and you've got a fun filled hour and a half.

MTLA had a meeting today for potential committee members. I would love to do what I can to help usher in a new era for the company. I'm honored to take on whatever role I can to help. Plus having a lead role or two in the process would be awesome.

And finally our neighbor Trenton Clark is heading off to New York for a new opportunity. We wish him well and hope for the best. He's been a great friend and will continue to be one from 3000 miles away. I now have another reason to visit The Big Apple.

Until tomorrow!

Day 84 - Commode Revenge, Games Guy and Acting Class Hiatus

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Commode Revenge. Its exactly what it sounds like. Must have been something I ate. At least I got to read the entire issue of my new Entertainment Weekly. I can check that off the list of things to accomplish this week.

Did a games guy for Party Creations in Anaheim today. More of the learned skill called Patience came into play today. The kids were actually great but I had two hours to fill and not enough water balloons apparently. All in all a great bunch of kids in the middle of a giant RV park. It felt like a small commune or a cult without the negative connotation.

And I sent a letter to the acting teacher I had been seeing, Rana Joy Glickman, saying I needed to postpone any further involvement for the time being. I've just been so busy with these workshops lately and even when I dont have one Party Creations forgets about the class and schedules me. Since it was such a busy weekend I cant just book out last minute as that leaves them without a performer and subsequently they lose the gig. Plus going to Colorado these next few months is eating up class time too. I will have to continue my private study on my own.

Until tomorrow!

Day 83 - Bon Voyage Keeshs, Testing My Patience, Forever Plaid

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Sent the Keesh brothers off today. While they are very much like Wesam it's fun to interact with new people.

My patience was tested twice in 15 minutes. Waiting in line at the CVS in Noho with a line of people, one register open and 3 CVS employees visible but only one is accepting customers. A man in his 40's stands behind me and says "Really? They arent going to open anymore registers?" I turn and look at him and just say "No." He laughs and we wait. He then says "I dont want to stand here." And smile and say ask "Are you in a hurry?" He laughs again and responds "I just hate lines." I told him to occupy himself and he said he shouldn't have to do so. He thought the line should just move and he should be next. We then had some banter about rotary phones and waiting. It was interesting.

Back in the car and on my way to Party Creation, Im waiting at a light, 2nd in line, light turns green and the fourth vehicle instantly honks! Seriously? It takes roughly 1-1.5 seconds to register the light is green and to switch your foot from the brake to the gas. This guy in the fourth spot has at least 5 seconds before his car will be able to move forward and apparently he doesn't have 5 seconds to spare. We move forward and he passes the car in front of him racing to the light, keep this in mind it's only a 2 lane road with a lane for turning in the middle. We are now at the next light and he is behind me. Green light. He tries the same thing after about 50 yards with me. He pulls into the turning lane and goes to speed up but I felt the need to turn at the moment and moved in front. Nope I changed my mind. Back in the right lane. I look in the review and he is waving that middle finger likes going out of style. I simply waved my pointer finger back and forth to show his actions were not okay. He then changed lanes again and did indeed pass me, flipping the bird and cursing my name. He then raced to the light and was stopped again by traffic. I ended up right behind him and the entire time that middle finger was wagging in my face.

Never be that person who's destination is always more important. Even if it is.

Found out today I booked Forever Plaid at the Two Rivers Convention Center in Grand Junction in CO. I fly out April 22nd for two weeks. Whoopee!!

Until  tomorrow!

Day 82 - Camera Prep, CBS Audition and Workshop Winning!

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Put myself on camera before my audition just see how it was coming off. Made a few adjustments and I was happy with the result.

I auditioned for a very well known CBS procedural show about a group of FBI profilers who track serial killers with criminal minds.

Whats so great about this particular audition is that there was no breakdown for the role. The CD called me in from all the workshops I've been taking with him. So the workshop's are winning for me right now.

Until tomorrow!