So at the current moment in time I will let everyone in on the fact that I am signed by a talent manager in NYC who sends me on auditions as well as a boutique modeling agency where my agent sends me on go-see's. I'm what they call a commercial print girl - think of me as the type you'd see in a magazine promoting anti-fungal medications for toenails as opposed to the Victoria's Secret Catalogue. I was signed directly out of college by my manager and last year as I said in my last post was HELL. This is a note to all students who are just graduating or will be that the first year out of college was the most difficult year of my life to date as well as many of my peers. If you are reading this and feel that way...YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!!! I'm learning more in my second year that our twenties are a time to find ourselves. Many people graduating college have this notion that if they don't land their dream job right away they're a failure. I'm here to tell you that's complete and utter bullshit!!! You need to take time to explore different areas. Many of my friends who were in the theater program with me are now exploring different areas and career tracks, some public speaking, some with cable networks and then of course my friend Jenny who did stick to her lifelong dream of dancing and although it's a hard life, she's 23 traveling the country making small amounts of money then coming home doing nothing and going out again. And you know what she loves it. She won't be able to dance professionally for the rest of her life. SO as they say SEIZE THE DAY... The first few years out of college, explore.
I'll tell you why I am saying this, it is because it is something I have to say to myself EVERYDAY. You have to remember that 1 out of 1,000 people land their dream job out of college. Also another thing to remember is that yes, if you work hard and strive to do your personal best that you can "have it all" whatever that means to you. Just remember you can't "have it all" at the same time. Enjoy each day for what it's worth. If you are in a good relationship and maybe don't have the job you want right now, that's amazing. Look at that aspect of your life and count your blessings for that. If you are single, out on the scene having fun, go enjoy yourself (just be safe while you do it - had to put that in) embrace all that your post-college life has to offer. You have the world at your hands. Maybe you have the best job, but you work long hours although making a great salary, so your social life may suffer a little. Later on when that money's saved up you'll be happy you did it and if it becomes too much you can always say that you never regret giving that job a chance. So wherever you may be know that it's ok, you're right where you should be. Last year I had a great boyfriend but wasn't dong much with my career. We eventually broke up but I appreciate everything he gave me and made me realize that I am someone who deserves the best for myself. So while we may have not stayed together he left me with the idea that I deserve to be treated well, as opposed to other relationships in the past where I wasn't. Making a gratitude list always helps (as cheesy as it is) I have to do it. Because in the career path I choose of performing and working in non-profit everyday is different, some weeks I'm watching Law and Order for hours on end. Other weeks I'm at events, non-stop auditions, non-stop rejections and then occasionally that golden opportunity comes along. I had an audition for "The Good Wife" last week and you know what, I totally fucked it up. But I had an audition for "The Good Wife" so that was enough for me for a day.
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