February 5th will mark the 3 month anniversary of moving to California. It has been the longest 3 months of my life. In the past 3 months we have moved away from all of our family and friends, I struggled to find a job, I have failed to get any auditions, have yet to sign up for an acting class because they are damn expensive, and I spent thousands of dollars to get to this point. It's frustrating to know that everything you've hoped and dreamt of is right there in front of you, so close you could reach out and touch it. Except whenever you reach out, your hand slams into wall with a large sign saying "Wrong Way. Do Not Enter!"
So, after a few bruised fingers, that practical side of my brain starts to completely take over. Consequently, I have now accepted a full-time job which pretty much makes it impossible for me to try to act, but hey, it pays the bills. And to be honest, it's nice to have something more to do during the day than just sitting and watching tv. Also, now that I'm making good money again, I can sign up for an acting class. But I just stuggle with the fact that I could do this type of job in Colorado, so why the hell am I in California?! Why be here away from everyone we love and everything we've ever known when I'm not even pursuing what I came here to pursue.
I just have to believe that everything happens for a reason and it all will work out the way it's supposed to. I knew it was gonna be hard and I knew that I was going to struggle. I just wish there was some sort of clear sign that I was at least on the right track. Oh and I'm impatient, so that sign better hurry the hell up. Ugh.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Golden Globes Predictions
The Golden Globes are tomorrow and since I'm opinionated, I figured I would once again pick my winners. There are a few movies I haven't seen yet, but I still think I can pick some winners. So here we go:
Best Motion Picture Drama
My Pick: Avatar
I actually wasn't that impressed by Avatar, but I predit it to win a lot of awards like Lord of the Rings and Titanic did. Also, the other movies in the category didn't stand out to me in any way, so that's why I went with Avatar.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama
My Pick: uh...not quite sure
I didn't see the majority of these performances. Sandra Bullock in The Blind Side was good, but nothing special. Gabourey Sidibe was also good in Precious, but I'm not quite sure she should walk away with the award either. Also, it's hard not to pick Helen Mirren, because like Merryl Streep, she can do no wrong, but I didn't see the movie so I have no idea.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
My Pick: Jeff Bridges, Crazy Heart
Alright, so I haven't seen this movie either, but like last year when I predicted that Sean Penn would win for Milk before I saw it, I just have a feeling about this one. The previews look pretty good. Also, the other guys in the category aren't wowing me. Colin Firth would also be a good choice and the only one that would disappoint me is Clooney. There really was nothing special about Up in the Air.
Best Motion Picture - Comedy Or Musical
My Pick: (500) Days of Summer
I loved this movie! I thought it was so cute and it really made me a Joseph Gordon Levitt fan! Also, I'm a sucker for group dance numbers.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy Or Musical
My Pick: Meryl Streep, Julie and Julia
I know, I know, I've professed my love for Meryl Streep many times before, but let's just face it, she's a-MAH-zing! I think her portrayl of Julia Child was extremely charming and scores above the other performances in the category.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy Or Musical
My Pick: Joseph Gordon Levitt, (500) Days of Summer
This was a hard category to choose from as I thought that Daniel Day Lewis and Matt Damon were also pretty good. I just liked JGL (that's what I call him now) and thought he was adorable.
Best Performance by an Actress In A Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
My Pick: Mo'nique, Precious!!!!!!!!!!
OMG, I LOOOOOOOOVED her performance in Precious and if she doesn't win, it will be a huge upset. She was freaking phenomenal!! If you remember how much I was rooting for Slumdog Millionaire last year, Mo'nique is my "slum dog" of this year. She was fabulous! And even though the Oscar nominations aren't even out yet, she's my pick for the Best Supporting Actress Oscar as well. BEST PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR!
Best Performance by an Actor In A Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
My Pick: Stanley Tucci, The Lovely Bones
Simply because I just happen to really like Stanley Tucci.
Best Television Series - Drama
My Pick: Mad Men
Seriously, Evan and I did a Mad Men photo shoot for fun last year, so it's clear we LOVE this show. I also like the period costumes and hairstyles. :)
Best Performance by an Actress In A Television Series - Drama
My Pick: Meh...no opinion here really.
Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series - Drama
My Pick: Jon Hamm, Mad Men
Mmmmmm me loves me some Don Draper! Eventhough he is the biggest man-whore I know.
Best Television Series - Comedy Or Musical
My Pick: Modern Family!!!!!!
I feel passionate about this one as well. Modern Family is seriously the funniest show on television. I love Love LOVE this show!
Best Performance by an Actress In A Television Series - Comedy Or Musical
My Pick: Tina Fey, 30 Rock
I've said it once and I'll say it again, if I could marry Tina Fey, I totally would.
Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series - Comedy Or Musical
My Pick: Alec Baldwin or Steve Carrell
Just cause I like both the shows they are in. So I guess this category is also kind of a non-opinion one.
Alrighty, I guess that's enough. I didn't predict all the categories, but just the ones I had the most opinions on. Last year I predicted pretty well, so tune into the Golden Globes tomorrow night to see how I did. :)
Best Motion Picture Drama
My Pick: Avatar
I actually wasn't that impressed by Avatar, but I predit it to win a lot of awards like Lord of the Rings and Titanic did. Also, the other movies in the category didn't stand out to me in any way, so that's why I went with Avatar.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama
My Pick: uh...not quite sure
I didn't see the majority of these performances. Sandra Bullock in The Blind Side was good, but nothing special. Gabourey Sidibe was also good in Precious, but I'm not quite sure she should walk away with the award either. Also, it's hard not to pick Helen Mirren, because like Merryl Streep, she can do no wrong, but I didn't see the movie so I have no idea.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
My Pick: Jeff Bridges, Crazy Heart
Alright, so I haven't seen this movie either, but like last year when I predicted that Sean Penn would win for Milk before I saw it, I just have a feeling about this one. The previews look pretty good. Also, the other guys in the category aren't wowing me. Colin Firth would also be a good choice and the only one that would disappoint me is Clooney. There really was nothing special about Up in the Air.
Best Motion Picture - Comedy Or Musical
My Pick: (500) Days of Summer
I loved this movie! I thought it was so cute and it really made me a Joseph Gordon Levitt fan! Also, I'm a sucker for group dance numbers.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy Or Musical
My Pick: Meryl Streep, Julie and Julia
I know, I know, I've professed my love for Meryl Streep many times before, but let's just face it, she's a-MAH-zing! I think her portrayl of Julia Child was extremely charming and scores above the other performances in the category.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy Or Musical
My Pick: Joseph Gordon Levitt, (500) Days of Summer
This was a hard category to choose from as I thought that Daniel Day Lewis and Matt Damon were also pretty good. I just liked JGL (that's what I call him now) and thought he was adorable.
Best Performance by an Actress In A Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
My Pick: Mo'nique, Precious!!!!!!!!!!
OMG, I LOOOOOOOOVED her performance in Precious and if she doesn't win, it will be a huge upset. She was freaking phenomenal!! If you remember how much I was rooting for Slumdog Millionaire last year, Mo'nique is my "slum dog" of this year. She was fabulous! And even though the Oscar nominations aren't even out yet, she's my pick for the Best Supporting Actress Oscar as well. BEST PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR!
Best Performance by an Actor In A Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
My Pick: Stanley Tucci, The Lovely Bones
Simply because I just happen to really like Stanley Tucci.
Best Television Series - Drama
My Pick: Mad Men
Seriously, Evan and I did a Mad Men photo shoot for fun last year, so it's clear we LOVE this show. I also like the period costumes and hairstyles. :)
Best Performance by an Actress In A Television Series - Drama
My Pick: Meh...no opinion here really.
Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series - Drama
My Pick: Jon Hamm, Mad Men
Mmmmmm me loves me some Don Draper! Eventhough he is the biggest man-whore I know.
Best Television Series - Comedy Or Musical
My Pick: Modern Family!!!!!!
I feel passionate about this one as well. Modern Family is seriously the funniest show on television. I love Love LOVE this show!
Best Performance by an Actress In A Television Series - Comedy Or Musical
My Pick: Tina Fey, 30 Rock
I've said it once and I'll say it again, if I could marry Tina Fey, I totally would.
Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series - Comedy Or Musical
My Pick: Alec Baldwin or Steve Carrell
Just cause I like both the shows they are in. So I guess this category is also kind of a non-opinion one.
Alrighty, I guess that's enough. I didn't predict all the categories, but just the ones I had the most opinions on. Last year I predicted pretty well, so tune into the Golden Globes tomorrow night to see how I did. :)
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Honkers
California is known for horrendous traffic and bad drivers. Well, I'm pleased to report that those are indeed factual descriptions. The traffic certainly does suck during rush hour (which is really rush 4 hours), but if you are driving on the highways at off peak times, traffic really isn't so bad. And we've learned that if you are always expecting a traffic jam, you will be pleasantly surprised most of the time when you merge onto the highway.
People who have lived in CA for years and years insist that it is everyone else that are the bad drivers and that if you can't handle it, then don't drive. Well, sorry folks, bad drivers are bad drivers no matter how long they've lived in the state. Traffic laws are pretty much the same throughout the country, it's just LA drivers decide they don't need to obey them. Side note: It is also true that the California police have far more important issues than to moderate traffic or poor driving behaviors. In fact, in the 2.5 months that we've lived here, I have never seen a car pulled over for speeding, blowing a stop sign, etc. And I guess it's a good thing because police activity always slows traffic and when it's slow to begin with, it just becomes unnecessary.
Anyway, back to the asshole drivers...I am still astonished at how people drive here. They change lanes without signaling and without allowing adequate space or time for them to actually fit in the lane. Furthermore, they don't even bother to look to see if it is safe to change lanes, they just go. People always drive waaaaaaay too fast for traffic and then get pissed when they have to slam on their brakes. And these are just a few of the examples. You would think that with the majority of the vehicles here being BMW's and Mercedes', they would take a little more care with their car.
And finally, people honk like it's their job. Now, I think there is a time and place for honking: when someone isn't paying attention and sitting at a green light - that gets a short gentle honk. Then of course there is the time when someone else's carelessness (see above) puts you and your car in danger - that gets a prolonged angry honk. However, LA people feel the need to honk at every little thing they see. They never give other drivers the benefit of the doubt, nor do they have the patience to share the road with others. Instead, they honk, honk and HONK until they feel they have solved the problem with their horn. It's ridiculous! I've only been honked at once because I was (as above) sitting at a green light not paying attention, but we witness over zealous honking several times a day. They honk at every little thing that may be inconveniencing them in any way...or not, they still honk if it doesn't affect them at all.
Anyway, people are stupid. And people in LA are more stupid when they get behind the wheel.
People who have lived in CA for years and years insist that it is everyone else that are the bad drivers and that if you can't handle it, then don't drive. Well, sorry folks, bad drivers are bad drivers no matter how long they've lived in the state. Traffic laws are pretty much the same throughout the country, it's just LA drivers decide they don't need to obey them. Side note: It is also true that the California police have far more important issues than to moderate traffic or poor driving behaviors. In fact, in the 2.5 months that we've lived here, I have never seen a car pulled over for speeding, blowing a stop sign, etc. And I guess it's a good thing because police activity always slows traffic and when it's slow to begin with, it just becomes unnecessary.
Anyway, back to the asshole drivers...I am still astonished at how people drive here. They change lanes without signaling and without allowing adequate space or time for them to actually fit in the lane. Furthermore, they don't even bother to look to see if it is safe to change lanes, they just go. People always drive waaaaaaay too fast for traffic and then get pissed when they have to slam on their brakes. And these are just a few of the examples. You would think that with the majority of the vehicles here being BMW's and Mercedes', they would take a little more care with their car.
And finally, people honk like it's their job. Now, I think there is a time and place for honking: when someone isn't paying attention and sitting at a green light - that gets a short gentle honk. Then of course there is the time when someone else's carelessness (see above) puts you and your car in danger - that gets a prolonged angry honk. However, LA people feel the need to honk at every little thing they see. They never give other drivers the benefit of the doubt, nor do they have the patience to share the road with others. Instead, they honk, honk and HONK until they feel they have solved the problem with their horn. It's ridiculous! I've only been honked at once because I was (as above) sitting at a green light not paying attention, but we witness over zealous honking several times a day. They honk at every little thing that may be inconveniencing them in any way...or not, they still honk if it doesn't affect them at all.
Anyway, people are stupid. And people in LA are more stupid when they get behind the wheel.
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