God speaks to me through my Ipod. :) It's true, I believe. When it's in Shuffle mode that is. It's like one of those rare haphazard horoscopes you read at whim. It's like the song choices coincide with how you are feeling, what you are grappling with presently. On the subway today, I noticed how each and every song was like a tapestry to my inner thoughts. No one can convince me otherwise. GOD SPEAKS to ME through the Ipod..Ipod mini...*ahem.

I also had a Big Mac today, which I am somewhat ashamed of. I dont think I've had McDonalds in like a year especially since SUPER SIZE the Documentary came out. However, for some reason the Big Mac called to me today. No fries or soda or value meal. Just the Big Mac. $3.49 mind you (New York prices geez).

Have a commercial audition for Fruit Wise Monday, callback for the NY Music Theatre Festival and up for CHUCKLEBALL again Off Broadway.

Walking the streets of Manhattan is like an Atari video game at its highest level. Move here, dodge that, cross here, oops I bumped you, zig zag zig zag. :(

Just finished Marianne Williamsons A RETURN TO LOVE. Thoroughly recommend it.

Where is the love Manhattan?

:)

Thadd

I got a fringe show at the Lucille Lortel theatre Off Broadway called TREATY 321 and have had two commercial auditions, for Doritoes and Febreeze. New York people on the streets are still lacking in the manners department, makes me worry for myself living here years and years...whats that sunscreen song lyric, "live in New York once but leave before it makes you hard?" True true. I got called in for NERDS at the NY Musical Theatre Festival and have been working for Beauty Bank at Estee Lauder. More later..

"When you meet anyone, remember it is a holy encounter. As you see him, you will see yourself. As you treat him, you will treat yourself. As you think of him, you will think of yourself. Never forget this, for in him you will find yourself or lose yourself." -The Course in Miracles

Well I've been back in New York for about three weeks now. Jeez being gone 6 months is a lot. Work is work.

Its been difficult keeping my good manners I gained back in Iowa. It doesnt work quite as readily, because of the hustle and bustle of the city, a smile gets you more distrust than an introduction. But those people are there here in NY, like rare gems found on the riverfront. Working for Estee Lauder, which is a company I have been wanting to get into. Also something that has its element of stifling next to it. I also worked a promotional event with a company I've worked for Eventage Events, and I am slowly starting to audition again. Auditioning, after not doing it for six months, is also something you must re acclumate to. My first audition crashed and burn, I sang off key and in general was just not connected. Second was good so Eh thats ok, like I said just need to reacclumate. I have been called back for two things, a fringe show called TRAVIS TANNER and a film called THE REUNION.

THE most amazing news is I now have a commercial agent on top of my legit one. Its a really good one, Talentworks and I am thrilled as on-camera is what I am more interested in at this point. Can't wait to see what develops from that.

Peace and love to those victims of the London bombings...

I read this quote and loved it

"First I was dying to finish high school and start college.
And then I was dying to finish college and start working.
And then I was dying to marry and have children.
And then I was dying for my children to grow old enough for school so I could return to work.
And then I was dying to retire.
And now, I am dying..and suddenly I realize I forgot to live."-ANONYMOUS