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 →
Do Not Bathe in the Toxic Swamp
Dear Reader, Everyone is busy with something and I am no exception. I have made a (mental) list of New Year’s resolutions for myself and I’m finding it hard to make time to do everything that I would like to do consistently. One of my 2020 challenges is to run a half marathon in May.... Continue Reading →
Total Beginner or Total Imposter?
Dear Reader, When was the last time you tried something new? I don’t mean like a new restaurant or craft beer, but something more significant. I have a lot of vague New Year’s resolutions (which I should really just write down and clarify to be honest) relating to new things. Two such resolutions are that... Continue Reading →
Eternal Sunshine of the Present Mind
Dear Reader, Do you ever have a day that just doesn’t start until 2pm? I’m a morning person, so for me staying home any later than 8am is cause for alarm. However, today, I did not make it out the door until the middle of the afternoon and it’s not for lack of trying. Do... Continue Reading →
Beautiful, Complex, and Fragile
Dear Reader, How much can you ever really help someone change? In my early adult years, I was close to a few people who suffer from anxiety and depression. They are all on medication that help their symptoms to some extent, however, the root of the problem—whatever is causing the anxiety and depression—remains. Can we... Continue Reading →
Fear if I do, Fear if I don’t
Dear Reader, I’m sure you have all heard of FOMO by now (fear of missing out), that feeling of regret and anxiety you get when you think you are going to miss out on a fun experience. You may have felt this way when you had to turn down an invitation for one reason or... Continue Reading →
‘Tis the Season to be Social
Dear Reader, Have you ever participated in a Secret Santa, or as we call it in my office, a Secret Snowflake? Briefly, the tradition goes that a group chooses names out of a hat and receives the name of another participant. Whoever’s name that you choose is the person you will get a small gift... Continue Reading →
Where have all the Sundays Gone?
Dear Reader, Do you dread Mondays? I didn't always, but now that my job has entered the busy season, I feel a sense of dread creep in every Sunday. I learned that I'm not the only one that feels this way. I looked it on Google and found a few articles, "Surprising 81% feel 'Sunday... Continue Reading →