Only on Friday

This is what I did on Tuesday night -- >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5P54zQDlvI

My roommate is an editor and she needed help with a shoot at the Troubadour in Hollywood. 

There was a band playing called Dinosaur Jr. and granted, I had never heard of them, but I filmed this little bit of the crowds outside and of the concert. It was fun to run around the venue adn film. I haven't gotten to do any little things like this in a while so I enjoyed it. 

I found out the episode of Cold Case that I am in airs March 11 and is called "The Last Drive-In"

So ominous right?  :)

Oscars are next week and I think it is going to be crazy busy so wish me luck! 

And finally-- THIS is what I did at work today. 

My hat says "Only On Friday". Right after this my boss Jeremy pushed me over in the box and it took me a good 3 min to bust out. Being an adult is so hard. 

 

ONE MORE THING--

OK so I have been updating a lot this week--- but I have a little exciting thing to add..

I got a call yesterday from a casting agency that I joined when I moved here- they mainly cast extras- and she told me they had a part for me on "Cold Case." Now, this is random because usually you have to call in to hear what shows are casting extras- which I haven't done a lot of because I have been working. Apparently I fit some type they are looking for. This is also random because they are shooting a scene in a drive-in set in the 1970's and they need waitresses. I guess that's my "type" :)

They are shooting today and tomorrow and thankfully I am able to get out of work early today and I will see about tomorrow. 

The cool thing is that the agent told me there is a possibility for me to have lines-- which would mean I could become SAG eligible just like that! Let's hope that happens-- I will update! It is definitely supposed to be featured which means you will probably see me..but you never know, it can get cut. Just thought I would update that little bit of exciting news! 

Have a good week!

THIS. IS. ADORABLE.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBCNgnaFVI8

I DARE you not to laugh/smile/tear up at THIS!

I mean I don't have any babies, nor do I need/want them at this point in my life but Oh. My. WORD. 

Just something to brighten your day :)

ONE YEAR

Also, I mentioned this in my last blog, but as of this Sunday, Feb. 7, I will have lived here in L.A. one year. 

This is not THAT big of a deal considering living in a place one year isn't too much of a stretch for most people. But, I was unsure how long I could make it here and I have to celebrate a little bit. 

I was thinking over the past year and some highlights were::

* Moving in with my friend from high school who I had not even seen since we left for college-- and we formed a great friendship that is MUCH stronger now. 

* I had no job lined up when I came here and in 365 days I have been a barista, personal assistant, nanny and now a production assistant.

* I got to be an extra in a movie and on a TV show. Hopefully more of that this year..

I feel like such a nomad most of the time. I never know what is coming next. Literally if you asked me where I will be in 6 months, I have goals and an idea, but there is NO TELLING. I could end up in Africa for all I know. It is sort of indescribable because I literally have no one relying on me. Each decision as far as work and living is dependent on my circumstances and whether or not I can make it there.  A lot of my friends from Texas have started getting engaged, married or pregnant. --hopefully in that order :) 

I feel so far removed from all of that sometimes, but I know God has had His hand on this whole journey. As soon as I think it's ending or changing he opens another door right in front of me. I am willing to leave whenever I feel like that is what He wants, but for now I am here. 

I have some goals for this year and I am posting them to keep myself accountable!

They are::

* Really invest and stay involved with my church instead of just attending. 

* Take an improv. class

* Get my Screen Actors Guild card

* Learn how to knit

* Read more books

* Paint more

* Become more stable in my finances and living situations

* Really work on expanding my friend circle

I also started a workout program that is based off of the P90X workout yesterday. My friend and I don't want to look like little muscle-men, but we are doing some intense stuff every day for 90 days-- so we will see if I live through it!

THANK YOU if you even read all of this rambling! 

THANK YOU VERY MUCH for all the prayers and constant support. 

I know it's not THAT big of a deal for someone to move out of state and try to work etc. but there are definitely hard days where I don't want to miss out on everything back home. I also have trouble seeing the purpose sometimes but I am so grateful for all the encouragement. 

I think a total of 3 people read this blog, so maybe I should just call them (Valerie, Mom and Callie) but in case there are more, thank you!

I know 2010 will be great!!

 ²¹ Yet this I call to mind 

      and therefore I have hope:

 ²² Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.

 ²³ They are new every morning; 
       great is your faithfulness.

 ²⁴ I say to myself, "The LORD is my portion; 
       therefore I will wait for him."

 ²⁵ The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, 
       to the one who seeks him;

 ²⁶ it is good to wait quietly 
       for the salvation of the LORD.

Red Carpet wrap up

So this past weekend was the Grammys and it was the last of 3 weekends in a row of Awards Shows!

I am SO glad these are over-- I had fun but I am ready for a little break. 

I love music as much as the next person-- but I wasn't sure if I was really that excited to go to the Grammys etc.

BUT--  it was really fun! I worked the Saturday before and sat in on a few sound checks. On the day of the show, they did a complete run-thru from the top with staging, costumes, lights etc. and I sat off stage to watch all the performers. 

That is the cool thing about this show I think--they actually perform at the awards shows. Nobody acts AT the Oscars--maybe they should! :)

This is a picture of my friend Cynthia and I before the show::

Again my position was at the 360 cam::

Last year, my dad and I came into L.A. on February 7th and it was the weekend of the Grammys-- we took a picture right here on the red carpet last year so I took a new one this year. Unfortunately he wasn't with me this time :(

Being at the 360 cam during the Red Carpet show is fun because you see everyone walk by and you can just observe. There were some CRAZY dresses at the Grammys so its fun to just watch the madness. This is a quick pic I took of Beyonce and I liked her dress::

So now I am done with awards until Oscars in March which I am super excited about.

On a different note, and let me just preface, I know this is silly and unimportant in the grand scheme of things. I am not trying to become a person who is obsessed with the artificiality of Hollywoood. I get that there is more to life. I promise. This is where I am working so I feel the need to talk about what I am up to on the blog.  

That being said-- last week I worked a press junket for "Valentine's Day", the movie. 

There are a lot of people I like in this movie, well because if you've seen the previews or the posters, EVERYONE IS IN THIS MOVIE. It is ridiculous actually. Only a few stars came to this junket--two of them were Jennifer Garner and Julia Roberts. I saw both of them... and can I just say I geeked out  A LOT. Especially Julia Roberts. If you knew me between the years of 1996-2005 you may know that I collected her movies and basically wanted to be her a little bit..

She said hi to me when she walked in and I think I just stared like an idiot. 

Jennifer Garner is another one of my favorites from ALIAS so basically it was a cool day. 

That is enough of that for now I just had to share. 

OK-- well my dad is actually visiting in March to do a check out trip for the mission trip this summer and even though its only for a day I am so excited! Valerie comes in April and that is going to be wonderful as well! Now I just need to get myself to TX sometime soon!!

Have a good week!