Life.. Take What Comes

So this is a theatrical blog. Or is it a random blog of daily thoughts? Well lately for the past 3 weeks it has been a silent blog and I apologize for that, but there is a reason. Ive been busy :-). Recently I accepted the job of an Admissions Counselor at my alma mater Jacksonville University, and between a new job and traveling , my time has been limited. But that is changing or at least I am telling my self to make more time.

As actors we come to learn that you can work and work and never get anywhere or you can try and try and never get work. So when that phone call comes sometimes when you are most in need you start to believe the universe is trying to tell you something... and you jump. When I was a student at JU, I was an ambassador for the university; which is a student liaison to show prospective students about what the school has to offer, and I enjoyed it very much. Now to be a counselor and travel to other school and see students to tell the about the school, it is fulfilling as well.

People have asked me, "but you aren't acting, why are you doing this?" I could answer a number of reasons but sometimes it is simple. To be able to examine where you are in your life and where you want to go sometimes you need to take a step back from what you know and do something else you enjoy to take a clear look at the whole picture. So that is what I am doing, and that is not to say there isn't a daily aspect of performing involved anyway. Who knows what the timeline is on the decisions we make in our lives, how long these periods last for or why we do them in the first place. But it is important to remember one thing if I have learned anything in my 25 years. DO NOT do what makes you unhappy it is NOT worth it. Even if it makes you poor. Do what makes you smile every day, do what makes you wake up and just smell the air versus start with a frown. Believe me... its worth it.

V