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Although I found myself in a small state of panic ( I haven't even unpacked my scarves and my chosen footwear at the moment are a pair of Toms), I couldn't help but to notice how incredibly beautiful it was. So, I opened my curtains, snuggled down with a hot cup of tea and watched the winter sweep through the city. Ever since that day, mother nature or sister weather or whatever you want to call her, has been behaving like a fickle woman. One minute she's shining down her warm and lovable sun rays and the next you feel the wrath of her cold stare, forcing a pink tint onto my African American cheeks (yes, it's possible). Being a woman with a strong stubborn streak myself, I can sympathize with good Ol' sister weather. I just wish she would have a pint of ice cream and stick with one temperature. A couple of nights ago it was just way to cold to ignore the heater in the corner of my room. Simba, it was time, time to get a little machine made heat in my home. It was a little scary at first. Not only did my heater fill the air with that "I haven't been touched in months" burning smell, but it also made a few abnormal noises. I sat on my bed watching it like a hawk. I had the cat in one hand, my computer in the other and a bag at my feet carrying all seven Harry Potter books should this crazy heater decide to burst in unnecessary flames. Tomorrow it will be 63 degrees. See... fickle.
It's been a lazy few weeks for me. After finishing my work on my last film, I spent the next week in a state of hibernation. It was nice to just relax a bit. One thing about NYC I have to make myself understand is that you don't have to always go go go. Yes, the city is always moving and changing, but its ok to just sit still for a minute and savor. After the week in my own little world, It was time to get back outside.
Did everyone have a nice Halloween? My first All Hallows Eve in New York was quite entertaining. I met my roommate in Union Square to attend the famous NYC Halloween Parade. I've been hearing about this parade for months. Every New Yorker saying the same thing, "You have to go at least once". So, I put on my angel Halo and wandered out in the ghoul filled city. People really work on their costumes in this city. And then again, you have some who's costumes are so simple, so thrown together, they're brillant. (A person wearing all black while adorning a bright red dot on their forehead and calling themselves a pager for example). The parade was pretty amazing! The street filled with creative, elaborate costumes while skeleton puppets danced over your head (knocking my roomate's Bumble Bee antenna headband clear off) and drag queens sashayed on floats BLASTING the latest hits.
It was like a city wide block party that wouldn't stop giving. My favorite part of the parade was the giant "Thriller" dance lead by a person who pretty much embodied Michael Jackson (complete with coat and makeup). IT WAS CRAZY!! Hundreds of people in costumes doing the Thriller dance perfectly. They even had a girl dressed like the "Thriller" music video heroine running around screaming. Man, I couldn't stop my body from mimicking them.
After they had frolicked down the street a bit, I got a second surprise. A mini dance to the sounds of the "Heads will Roll/ Thriller" mash up from Glee! *Sigh* Loved it! When my roommate and I had our fill of costumes and glitter thrown in out faces, we grabbed a bite to eat and headed home to enjoy our favorite Halloween pass time... eatin' snacks and watching "Scream". Halloween just isn't Halloween without Sidney Prescott and "Red Right Hand".
The next week I ventured out of NYC to Washington DC for As Was Written. This event showcases talented writers and performers. My friend from UNCW (SEAHAWKS!!), John Mark Davidson and Tim Hopkins are the co-founders. I gotta say, I feel this this one was the best yet. All the performers were wonderful! Its so refreshing to see creativity at its best. Cheers to JMD! Here's the website for As Was Written if you are ever interested to know more about it. http://www.aswaswritten.com/
I spent the weekend in DC touring around and looking at all the memorials. Getting to see the Declaration Of Independence was a pretty amazing experience for me. I also wandered down by the White House and I was pretty disappointed that Michelle Obama didn't come out to give me a high five. Oh well, next time. When riding back into NYC, I felt a since of coming home. It hit me so suddenly. Looking at the lights and well know silhouette of the Empire State Building, I was anxious to get back to city to continue my journey. The next day, I started another chapter.
You are now reading the blog of a Costuming Assistant. :). I started interning with a costume designer on an independent film. So far, its going well! As I said before, NYC is full of opportunities. I've always been interested in costuming. Not only do I get to learn a new trade in the entertainment industry, I also get to be onset alot. I love watching all the aspects that go into creating a film. My favorite part was of course watching the actors work. It just made me itch to be in there, learning lines and conveying the story. Sometimes I just wanted to shout out adjectives (you actors will understand) at the actors when they were struggling with lines. The best part about acting are those discoveries that you make about your character on your own. So, I sit silently and watch that flash of understanding wander across the actor's faces. Sometime, I swear I love this industry. It hard, competitive and can stomp on your nerves while ruining your spirit. But, there are times when you are so happy to work in it, your smile just can't stop spreading. I'm sure when I start auditioning again I will be singing the "I'm moving to Italy and opening and B&B/ Destination Wedding company" tune. Ahhh acting... it just keeps tugging on my heart strings like a first love that you just can't forget.
Next week I'll be traveling back to North Carolina for a couple of country weeks with my friends and family. I'm sure I will have stories about the fam in my next blog. Hehe, they crack me up, my family. I couldn't love anything more. Anyhoo... until next time.
PUDGE WATCH 2011
First of all, I would like to say thanks for all of those wonderful messages of support I received after my last blog. You guys are amazing and It only motivates me more. I weighed myself the other day and it came up to 279. Not a big difference but, still down. My thoughts, I can do better. But, I also have to remember that every pound lost is a victory so. CELEBRATE (insert funky chicken here) Starting the war on my own will power during the holidays was probably a bad idea. But, I am confident that I can do it. Raise you glass of water everyone... here's to resisting my Aunt Kat's pound cake.
5 Things I'm Diggin' On At The Moment
1). Thanksgiving
I love my family. Even though I don't tell them enough... even though I don't see them enough.. they are what keeps my heart beating. Every year around August, I start counting down the days when I can hug my Gran-Gran, hear my Uncles talk about sports and share random laughs and stories with my cousins. It just doesn't get any better.
2). Kindle
Ok, so I was against this little monster from the word go. However, after researching it, I've decided that I may have to invest in this mini library. But, I will not say goodbye to books. NEVER. I will still buy regular books that will inhabit the library in my dream home one day.
3). Breaking Dawn Part 1
I care not about your scoffs on this subject... I'M PUMPED! I have been waiting years for this movie and now, it's here. I will be joining my Wilmington, NC crew at the midnight showing on Thursday night. Its about to get epic.
4). "Love In This Club" The Rock-afire Explotion
I'm not that into this song but, when a friend showed me this video... it made me cackle.
5). The Hotness of Brad Pitt
It comes in and out of my life. One minute I'm watching "Thelma & Louise" crushing on him... then I forget about him in favor of the likes of Alex O'loughlin... then there he is again.. years later.. just as foxy. And the older he gets, the foxier he gets. THIS IS MADNESS! I love Jenifer Aniston. She is so beautiful. But next to The Pitt, she looked ragged. I wouldn't want to stand next to Ol' God was in a great mood the day I was made Pitt.
Love Always,
The girl who's heater sounds like a step show.
