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Dear Reader Sometimes things go poorly, and by “poorly,” I mean, really eff-ing badly. As you know, I’m a part-time actress (more here & here). What you may not know, is that I have gotten ALL of my jobs (short films, commercials, music videos) without ever once needing to attend an in-person audition. Until this... Continue Reading →
Dear Reader, I strained a muscle, and now I am seeing the world differently. Hopefully, dear Reader, you have not injured yourself recently (or like ever), however, when you do, it can really change things both physically and mentally. Not too long ago, I posted about hitting 100 barre fitness classes (more here). Along with... Continue Reading →
Dear Reader, Every two-to-three years, iPhone users return to the Apple Store for an upgrade. In my last post (more here) at the end, I went on a tangent about my dissatisfaction with the quality of the photos captured on my iPhone (which, by the way, I resolved by deep cleaning the camera lens). Because... Continue Reading →
Dear Reader, For most of us, pandemic-era meeting restrictions are behind us, which means more freedom to get out and about! One of the biggest changes for me has been the return to working in public places, or more specifically, in coffee shops. Right at the start of the pandemic (you know, when we thought... Continue Reading →
Dear Reader, For those of you who were fortunate enough to grow up with an abundance of physical activity, you may not be able to fully appreciate how hard it can be for those who view exercise as a chore. Nowadays, exercise is a big and enjoyable part of my life, but it wasn’t always... Continue Reading →
Dear Reader, Okay, the title is a bit of a tease, but if you're crafty, this post may still give you ideas. What is a standardized patient? Standardized patients are individuals who are trained to act out a medical patient with a specific medical history. Universities often employ standardized patients to evaluate medical students in... Continue Reading →
Dear Reader, Do you have a favorite song or artist? For many, this answer is easy — you probably have a handful of favorite songs or bands or solo artists. For me, favorites when it comes to music has always been a struggle. Growing up, car-ride entertainment did not come from a radio but a... Continue Reading →
Dear Reader, This may be totally obvious to many of you, but — did you know that Quentin Tarantino’s action-packed, comedic-drama spectacle Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is now a book!? Yep! You read that right; the 2019 movie became a book in 2021 (not the other way around). For all you readers out... Continue Reading →
Dear Reader, Have you ever seen a sight so beautiful that it feels like you are in a dream? I felt passionately about my dreams as a kid. In fact, when I was in late elementary school/ early middle school, I even took to keeping a dream journal (where I basically outlined the dreams I... Continue Reading →
Dear Reader, Sometime over the last few months, I “officially” became a commercial actress. I have a lot to say about this topic, so if you were ever curious about what it means to act in commercials, do read on…. As an actor for screen, I strive to do a range of work and have... Continue Reading →
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