Introduction

I have been practicing my Oscar acceptance speech since I was a kid. Some may call this delusional, but then again, there is a lot to be said about the power of visualization. I've had a lot of difficulty so far in my life trying to figure out which path to take. I've tried to please my parents, I've tried to do something practical, I studied what I thought was respectable in school...I've done a lot of stupid things that held me up instead of focusing on what I really wanted. All this time I've known what I want to do with my life, and that is to be an actress. A film star! I've always wanted to be a part of that magical world you can escape to when you want to feel happy or sad or romantic, or simply reconnect with humanity. I truly believe that film has this power to open one's eyes to the beauty of the human spirit and reawaken one's sense of belonging. Aside from all that, I just like films because they make me feel good. They make me happy. And I want to be in them so I can make other people feel happy too.

Well, I have finally found the courage to actually go after my dreams, but here's the problem- I don't know how to GET into movies. I know what I want my final destination to be, but I don't have a road map for getting there. I've never been really good with making step by step plans. I'm a dreamer. I see the goal ahead, but I don't know how to achieve it. I'm at point A, but I'm trying to jump to point Z without wanting to think about all the letters in between. How do I get there from where I am right now?

This blog is going to be my journal of every step I take on my path to Hollywood. I'm going to work through this, share my triumphs and frustrations, my successes and letdowns, and hopefully writing it down will help me to work my way closer to that ultimate dream of being in the pictures! I hope this will also help other aspiring actors figure out what they need to do to accomplish their goals and attain their dreams! In the very least I hope I can be somewhat entertaining, if not informative. Let the games begin!