It is TIME!

Well, I have made it to the City of Angels!!  I probably should've blog earlier, but the packing and the driving and the unpacking...you get the picture.

I have now been here for a month and let me say THANK GOODNESS I have backup plans for back up plans.  My job I was supposed to have when out here fell threw, my back up job for that one told me I had to re-interview for them even though I already work for the company because California is a "Special" state. (That interview went well and I have part two of the process, hopefully, sometime this month in case anyone was interested).  Thank goodness for my backup, backup job that I had while in Florida and my AWESOME Bestie who got me a Transcription job for the summer, yes I type stupid fast.  It is only a couple days a week, but it is amazing!

So...My advice, so far, for anyone planning this move: Have back ups for your backups! So you don't stress out and think you've made some horrible mistake.  That's just your vulture talking; just punch it in the metaphorical face.

Now since I've been here for a month I have been continuing my research and finding the best places, teacher, etc. that works for me.

I went to Margie Haber's Orientation (which is where you have to go to get the information on her classes) and before going I had heard great things about her school.  Going there it was a one on one with her, which apparently isn't' the norm, and I really liked her vibe.  Her style is all about the relationships that are going on.  Which to me is super important. I really liked her and she's definitely on my list. 

Next I went to Casting Director Chris Game's Free Seminar/Lecture thing (yes they do have Free stuff here) and he was AWESOME!  He's mainly commercial, but I liked his no holds bar, super honest attitude. If you get a chance to go it is definitely worth your time. He's moved to the top of my list.

I then went to Jack Plotnick's Lecture's (2 for $10 and it goes to Charity) and I love him! I have been a fan of his for years, ever since 'Girls Will Be Girls'. Getting to hear him talk about acting and his approach was so refreshing because it's EXACTLY how I feel. Be fresh, don't overly prepare, and ignore your Vulture on your shoulder. It's more "organic", for lack of a better term.  He has great, FREE, information on his website.  If you are into Affirmations some of his are the best.  To quote Sutton Foster, "During the long run of MILLIE ... all of my demons and insecurities were getting the better of me.  (Your friend) shared with me your affirmations and I would read them every night before I went out on stage and remind myself of them while I was on stage. ...They are now a permanent part of my dressing room collection.   They got  me through many 'rough and doubtful' times.  So thank you."

So now it's time for some decisions, new headshots and submissions.  Let's do this!