In the middle

In the middle is a hard place to be.
 On the verge of making big leaps is exciting, but there's that pause before you jump. I'm holding my breath right now because I'm afraid. Afraid of saying something before it happens. Afraid that it's not going to happen. At least in the time frame that I want it to.
I have been eager to get back into something, anything, that has to do with acting. But then I realized that these periods between classes or work don't need to be a time for sulking. Read, write, draw, watch movies, or make your own videos! When I am creative, I am happy. It seems obvious that if you are doing all these things that you'll be more successful in the audition room, but you can forget that at times if you aren't auditioning that often. I may have to keep reminding myself of this from time to time. You will be more comfortable in the audition room if you are creating outside of there. Also, treat it as a place to explore and experiment.

I have many more aspirations aside from acting. Hey, funny thought...why can't I work towards achieving those dreams at the same time as acting. As long as I am creating and doing something artistic good things come my way, because I feel happier and fulfilled.

Look out world!
I for the first time have been feeling the thoughts of wow I'm getting older. I'm approaching the 25year mark. A lot of my friends have gotten married, engaged, pregnant, buying and building houses. I am so unbelievably anxious to start my career. It's frustrating at times. I am still young and loving life. So again I had to tell myself stop and enjoy my own path. Everyone's career starts at different times in different ways. You can't live by someone else's story. I'm on my way!
I want to fall in love. Another thing that happens to people different times in different ways. Again for the first time I've been feeling like I want things to happen sooner rather than later. I've broken hearts, had my heart broken, missed loved ones and been missed. You meet people you wish you could have met another time, another place, where maybe it'd be easier to be together. This for me comes back to loving what I'm doing and who I am. I'm going to continue to create and love myself. Those who are meant to be in my life or come back into my life, will.

I have so many amazing people in my life, far and near. I am an extrovert who often lives inside her own head. This can be frustrating for those around me.I am so lucky that they understand and have created this inner voice that tells me to keep pushing forward. Telling me to share my art and inspire me to give back to the world in as many ways as I can. This is especially thanks to my parents. Who taught me about great movies, great books, great moments in history, great food, and most importantly great people.
Thank you for teaching me to live life in a great way!!

Brutally honest,
Emily

Appreciate. Help.

Stubborn.
It's no secret to friends and family, I've always been a little stubborn. I think it's a common trait among actors, musicians, and artists alike. Though a lot of it is just how I came out; ready to explore, succeed and fail (Usually not admitting that if I had taken advice I could have succeeded). I have this vision in my head of the way I want to do things. It's sometimes the harder way, actually it's often the harder way. To a certain extent I've let that go and accepted that I am going to walk in someone else's footprints at a point. At the very least I've learned to be quiet about it and truly listen to advice. Now, I beg for as much input as I can get. I may not follow it all and I will still stumble along my own path, but I'm a little bit wiser as I do so. :)

My advice...
Ask for advice and help when you need it. There is a time to be stubborn and a time to say, "Hey, I'm stuck here or I'm unsure about the way to approach this." It's not a weakness to need a helping hand.
If you are lucky enough to have people in your life that will help you along your path then accept their help and be grateful. I am thankful every day that my parents have been supportive in my career choice. I am in a position now where I need help more than ever. There's that inner desire to make it on your own and be completely independent. I'm doing my best and I'm ready to work hard for what I want. It's still difficult to say, "I can't do this without help", but if I were to shut off that line between us I would be drowning right now. I'd be sinking in my own fear, panic, and realistically debt.

I wish it was easier.
This is a thought I have so often. I think it and then I immediately let it go. Wouldn't it be easier if I had chosen a path that led me to a stable career. In certain aspects, yes. It would be simpler if I had wanted a job that gave me benefits, a reliable paycheck, and long term security. That's a given answer. I have "chosen" one of the most difficult careers imaginable. Those successful actors you see on T.V. and in the movies, they work their frickin butts off. They make it look easy, because they are that good! (Not all of them of course, some are just blessed with being the perfect package) The great actors work every day improving and learning. It's not easy, it's never going to be easy.
So those thoughts that I have of wishing it was, are merely fleeting thoughts. I think it for a second, and then I move on.
I don't want it to be easy. I want to work. I want to be in that position where people say, "She makes it look easy." Because I will know what I put in to get there. I put the word choose in quotations when referring to this because I technically could have chosen to do something else. I would not have been happy if I didn't give this everything I have, because it chose me.

Suspense.
My next post will be after I have a couple new experiences this coming week. Leaving you in suspense! Be open to opportunities. I have in my mind a vision of what I want to do, but the key to that is that it changes every day. I will always be open to what comes my way. Change throws us for a loop sometimes but it sure as hell can be fun.

Much love,

Emily

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It's Worth It

Every morning I wake up with a smile on my face.
Not because I'm living the perfect life, or because life is easy. It's a struggle and every day I find myself pushing through barriers.
I wake up with a smile on my face because I know in my heart that it is all worth it.
Starting at practically square one there is a lot of work ahead of me. Why shouldn't I enjoy every moment, whether it is difficult or easy. I'm celebrating each step and every small thing as a success. Making this journey and my goals even more precious.
This has made me open to possibilities. That is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. You never know what can come your way.

Now I'm not trying to sound like a motivational refrigerator magnet but...

There are going to be people telling you that you're not going to make it, that your dreams are too far fetched.
I've never heard anyone tell me that. Not because someone hasn't, but because I couldn't hear them.
I have far too many people in my life cheering me on to hear anything else.
We have drowned them out and for that I wake up with a smile on my face.

You can never tell me that I'm not going to achieve my dreams. My dreams are evolving every day. I have small dreams, big dreams, physically attainable dreams, and metaphysical dreams.
I can't even count all the dreams I have achieved already.

I was going to put a quote here but then again...
"A witty saying proves nothing." - Voltaire

SMILE!!! :)

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New Life

Hello out there!

I've created a little video to explain sort of what this blog is about. In hindsight I probably should have planned it out. Winging it created some slightly humorous out takes though :)
Alright, so as you can see I'm still figuring things out. I'm new to recording my own videos and in general am technologically challenged. This means that things can only get better!!

Here it goes...I just moved to LA from the maritimes. As a dual citizen I feel so lucky that I was able to make the move when it can be extremely difficult for others to get visas. I've always been the kind of girl to jump in feet first. A lot of my friends & family have called me brave and think I'm fearless. To be honest...I'm pretty awesome ;). But really, I'm scared shitless. I've known that I'd have to make the move at some point. Actually planning it out and saving up money wasn't easy. That being said, I definitely should have prepared myself better for the costs that I'd be faced with. If I hadn't decided to move when I did I wouldn't have had all the experiences that I've had so far. Timing...it's a crazy thing and I'm hoping it works in my favor.

Down to the fun stuff...Things that have happened: 1) Saw Aaron Paul at Rite Aid, while I was holding some embarrassing items. 2) Saw Quentin Tarantino while dropping off a resume at a restaurant (eek!! texted so many people after) 3) Partied at some amazing places that I could definitely not afford 4) Canadian friends are awesome! Hedley came into town and got to see a showcase. Made new friends that night that just moved here too. The amazingly talented Matt Mays came into town. So happy to be surrounded by new friends and a sense of home. 5) Some guy pulled over off Sunset, blocking traffic, to tell me I was beautiful and to ask me to lunch, dinner, and offered to get me a job. I didn't do any of those things but...6) 30min later I had an interview for a restaurant that I now work at 7) Met an actor at a coffee shop who gave me words of advice and encouragement, possible contacts 8) Oh yeah! I went to VEGAS for free with my roommate, we had an amazing time and met some really great people (Saw Lil Jon, went to Beecher's Madhouse, stayed in a penthouse at MGM)

Well I'm sure there is more! I'm still figuring things out in life, my career, and obviously how to record videos/write blogs. The name was a last minute choice, as you could tell I could barely explain what I meant by it. I'm so excited...about life! And what's going to happen next.....

Love,
Emily