Thoughts

It's been an interesting end/start of the year. I booked another principal sag commercial the exact same day I did last year, one of the only differences is that I did it on my own. Last year my rep got me an audition and I booked it, I found this audition on my own and booked it.  I need to be more proactive and get into a class now, I am thinking probably the groundlings again for improv. There's no point in sitting around out here, I'm here for a reason. It's ok if it doesn't work out, but I'm going to work my ass off for two of many reasons. Number 1 being I believe in myself and my abilities, 2 being I don't know what else the hell I would do. And I think I'm meant to be up in the air. I think there are probably other professions I could be good at, I just don't care, I don't mean thT completely I just don't know how to put it. I know that one of my problems is I'm not open enough, I do need to be open to more possibilities, I just might have to go through a shit load of bad ones first I'm not sure. I think I have hesitance to the daily suggestions sometimes of what an actor ought to be doing because I don't put up with bullshit. If I know something's not right, I listen to my gut and I know right away.  While  I think being able to smell peoples shit will help me alotnod the long run, I've got to sort of go through there shit I think to make it.. I'm considering seeking a print agent, see if I can make some extra cash that way. I think I. Have to leave my preschool job behind, it's just not worth it.     I'll figure it out , I'm not a rookie anymore, but like. A rookie I have to keep learning and keep moving on. I have to learn to start doing things for me, and not to please others. It can't be for fame or anything that isn't my decision. Just thought is blog cuz I don't blog although much And these were basically thoughts I had throughout the day. Thanks. Eric

Happy new year!

Happy new year! It is January, I have my first audition this month tomorrow. Going to a casting office I haven't been to awhile, got an audition there through self submission, should be fun, I remember the lady being really supportive and nice, other than that I literally have nothing planned, but I may have to go out and seek some wardrobe for the character, I'll have to bring a few characters in. Get my Kramer on. Any way I am excited for this month. I think I've been taking things a little too seriously, I don't need to chill out by any means, but I think have too relax a little, worry less basically, I mean life is gonna be fine, there's nothin to worry about. I know this post is heavily saturated with commas by the way. Cool well, you know work is work, there is no doubt about that, I have an application that is being reviewed at Taco Bell, and I did not get called in at target, I'm still submitting for everything I can on my acting pages. There have been some really beautiful days here. Need to get to work burning also need to get out and see some cool stuff a new museum or something, gotta dip the soul in the artistic well sometimes. I saw this old lady that lives on my floor today. She is really nice, she has. A came. She drove a year ago but now I think she mostly gets rides, she stays pretty active. She's obviously has some hunch or back issues, but once she notices you she is good in spirits, very kind lady. Whelp. Time for bed, peace!

Almost a new year

Alrighty, christmas has gone by it was pretty relaxing.  Just kind of hung out and saw some movies, went to chuch, watched football, ate way too much food and worked out to combat that.  I started thinking about new years resolutions yesterday, i am not sure what i will pick yet, i think it will be stereotypical health stuff to be honest.  Im not sure what else to write but I havent blogged in awhile, i did book another gig or this holiday and that was fun, it will be cool to see what it looks like when it comes out.  Still need to get a new computer, just got to go shopping around a little bit.  Looking for a new roommate also, got rent bills that will need to be paid.  I have been teaching less at the pre school, i have been putting out applications for other jobs.  Today is a pretty simple day, im just glad that i have a chance to make small improvements today, not looking at my situation so hard and trying to remember whats really important in life, im not that important, how you take care of yourselfs important the people you love are important.  My aunt and uncle are coming out to visit in about a month I look forward to that, this is also what the actors call pilot season, which means new shows are having auditions and auditions could be potentially a little more hot you just never know.  Im thankful for all the success i have had this year, all the fun people i have met on projects, and all the support from back home.  But putting acting jargon aside and everything else, itd be good to find things like, church and community and whats really important in life this year. Lets do it!

Hey

Today I got some submissions out and picked up my cd of headshots got my Star Wars audition in and have a few auditions tomorrow. I know I am missing some training I need to get back into training somehow. Right now I am looking into a commercial class. I think networking is also important. Need to continue to expand my network. I also think writing can be a useful tool. I think it's good that I am starting to see things more as opportunities and there is less weight on each and every little thing. If I have an opportunity one day that's great there is still a list of plenty of things to do after whether a booking comes through or not. Need to get info for passport in. Deposit a preschool check, get my pictures to my theatrical agent, sign up for a class and continue looking into side jobs and projects that I can be in or work on. Lots of inns and outs lately, what have yous. A lot of strands in the old duffers head. The dude abides I'm out.

Yo

Well. This has been an interesting couple of weeks. I went to a festival that a short film I was in played at. I got a ton of positive feedback, people thought my acting was good. It was a good time they let us improv most of it and it was fun to see the finished project. All the Jewish people were pretty drunk, there was an open bar and free food. Yes, I took full advantage. Went to a pro basketball game with roommates tonight it was fun haven't seen one out here so that was great. I am trying to think about everything more positively. There's a big open call for Star Wars going on so that's cool. Trying to figure out whether to submit online or just fly to Chicago haha. After lifting today I had a thought in my head that I didn't just put there I felt like it was a message, the voice said don't take yourself to seriously. I will blog again soon I have more to type but am tired. Night.

park la brea part 2 cont

Been a week or something since my last post.  I have been busy applying for acting gigs on all my sites, through all my applications I got an audition for a student film with the New York Film academy as a character named the ice scream man, it sounded pretty promising havent heard anything back yet.  I also took a shot in the dark and went to an open call for a basketball movie, I didnt get it but the audition was fun, and today I got a audition for a gaming type thing and that was a blast, I had such a fun time with the script and the people behind the camera.  I have been working out at L.A. fitness quite a bit trying to get back into shape, slowly but surely, thinking about getting a lift and some basketball in today.  Been getting paid pretty well commercially, and think I need to find a new job now, my preschool is still staffing me here and there to teach and that is really nice, think I need a night job or something where I can audition during the day or just have flexibility just something cool, chill and low key like that, also maybe look into the entertainment industry jobs as well.

Park La Brea part 2

I wrote a sketch a few days ago.  Still contemplating on what I am going to do with it.  Have new roommates, its been pretty fun.  Got a new membership to L.A. fitness, squated and benched about 175 10 times yesterday pretty decent workout.  Either today or tomorrow I think I will be heading to Runyon Canyon to get some nature workout and enjoy the day and the sunshine.  Next thing of order is to workout back and biceps, will probably get basketball in on one of the days Im not hiking.  We have a pullup bar in our house and I have also been using my bands.  My new roommates and me went grocery shopping about a week ago and have been cooking almost all of our meals at the house.  We are going to go to a free concert tonight I believe and are going to pull the trigger on some incredibly cheap Dodger tickets for tomorrow.  My pre school work wont start up again until about September 10th.  During this lapse of time, Ive been able to workout, work on writing, move into a new place, and just sort of feel good about it.  I know I need to continue to hustle and add up the dollars, with that said I still feel good and will be proactive and make that happen as well I know.  Been submitting for short films and feature films, really anything.  My roommates are great and my new roommate Brandon Hanson has been a great person to talk to, level headed humble, Im glad he is here.  Went to church last sunday, they are having a free meal at there service next week, and yes, that is part of the reason we are going.  Didnt do anything to dramatic to celebrate MLK day, thats a day to reflect on though, important stuff in the civil rights movement.  I type this from the activity center, I have not yet purchased a new computer, I will do that soon.  Have been filming some of my own dead pan humor stuff, I am going to edit it and make a video out of it, I am also going to edit it and put some new clips on my backstage account, because its the type of humor that they are looking for when I am being submitted for these commercial auditions and TV projects, may be a good way to help me hustle myself onto a set.  I have become more interested in short film projects and how they work, I am going to look in to what kick starting a project means, there are people who make short films and from my understanding they submit it and apply for people to donate them money to help make a film.  So just looking into the different ways people are making short films would be a good thing to study.  Also hoping to visit some new open mics I have found and check out what the scene is like.  I saw the guys bike that I wrote about previously, his mo ped, smokes a ciggarrette before he goes home, works a job and goes to class full time, hes from a different country.  Yesterday Was my first day back in the weight room, its been awhile, man, crazy starting all over again.  Just got to stay consistent, alright now Im just ramblin, the dude abides.