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.
Linda,
ReplyDeleteKeep moving forward! You're in LA because THAT'S where the business is. When you DO get auditions (and you WILL) you are RIGHT THERE and can stand a chance of booking the gig.
I highly recommend a film class from AEC Studios -- tell Brian McCulley you got his name from me. Talk first with John in the Denver office at (303) 446-8170. They are MORE than an acting class.
-- Douglas Brent Smith
Finally, the infamous Linda in Burbank is revealed!
ReplyDeleteDon't be so glum. Look at it this way: At least when you're going out to the car in the morning to drive to your 9 to 5 you don't have to scrape the snow and ice off of your windows. That's worth something isn't it? Plus, you live in a world city! I think that's super cool. Go out and find stuff you can't do in Denver. I recently found the blog of another transplant FULL of great and inexpensive things to do here (you can find it on my blog).
So, save some money, experience some of LA while doing it and then quit and pursue acting full time until the money runs out. Or, just call in sick on audition days. That's what I'd do until they became suspicious anyway.
Godspeed fellow Coloradan.
-Dominic
mymovetola.com
I'd love to share some of my favorite free things to do in LA! I might actually start to miss it!? The first one I thought of is the Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine. It's very close to PCH on Sunset. Give yourself a couple hours of unwind and relax time. Bring a book and a good sweater or jacket. Trust me, it's a dream you'll find hard to tear away from.
ReplyDeleteAnd go to Trader Joes! And listen to 89.9 KCRW from 9-12 in the morning. Do those and you'll blend in like a hipsters on a Silver Lake sidewalk.
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