Posts Tagged ‘find the funny’

Last night I went to a friend’s birthday party at Katsuya — one gigantic rectangle of people I kinda knew with a few I didn’t, including a lovely network exec whose mere presence put me back into pimply high school mode. It had nothing to do with what she did — she was warm and open — and it wasn’t because we were talking about the business —I doubt that she even knows I’m an Actress. We were just two people saying “hi” for the first time, except that one of us was behaving like a mental freak show for no apparent reason. And though I knew I wasn’t doing myself any favors, I couldn’t get out of my own way.

Sabotage Syndrome

Why do we sabotage ourselves like that? People like CONFIDENCE. Insecurity makes people nervous, uncomfortable and everything gets so awkward. This is pretty true across the board – at work, in auditions, in relationships… Read the rest of this entry »

Be nice, or else…

On my ER shift, a Little Kid’s freaking out about having to get stitches, so I ask him if he can keep a secret? Uh-huh.

Wanna know our  SECRET CODE WORD ?

Yeah!…
…so I whisper: “Owww!”

Minutes later when  Dr. A dabs numbing cream on his wound, the kid yells, “Owww!” So I SHUSH! him about giving away the CODE WORD and he actually giggles — PLUS I get a “trying-not-to-smile-but-I-can’t-help-it” from Dr. A! So it’s a win/WIN of epic proportions! (My Mom would be so proud!)

Then in Triage, ANTHONY shouts at me for taking too many visitors back to see their Mom (c’mon Chan!) which is sooo frustrating! As I’ve said before — working in the ER is a LOVE|HATE situation!

ER Ambivalence —
THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE WHATEVER! Read the rest of this entry »

what drives you?

What do you thrive on?
What’s the air that you breathe?
What needs to be part of the mix, to keep you interested?

In ACTING we figure out our character’s “Motivation.” Have you ever tried that exercise in real life with the people you know? Have you ever tried it with yourself?

APPRECIATION
Mira, my good-karma gal-pal at the ER, will do anything and everything, as long as it’s appreciated.  She thrives on smiles, “thank you,” and people who say, “you’re an angel” (even when she’s not wearing wings). But take her for granted, and she’s instantly over it – ready to move on— done, NEXT!

LOVE
There’s an Actress in one of my Acting Classes (I can’t name-drop) who is always falling in love. Se throws herself completely into each and every new relationship. Sometimes her love connections last two years, sometimes two weeks. But no matter what, she’s never discouraged in her search for a soul mate. She’s certain he’s out there. She’s so totally open to “romantic possibility” and baggage-free, I envy her. Read the rest of this entry »

CAUTION: Psycho Janitor!

Working at a HOSPITAL is like working at STRESS CENTRAL. Everyone’s “on edge.”

• Going through an uncomfortable procedure is stressful.
• Removing your clothes for a stranger is stressful.
• Waiting for test results is stressful.
• Visiting someone you love who is in pain is stressful.
• Going through labor (and the next 18 years) is stressful.
• Working a 12 hour shift is stressful.
• Receiving your hospital bill is stressful.

I totally get it, but—

I still have no idea why a member of the Janitorial Staff completely went off on me yesterday. Read the rest of this entry »

if only…

Call it what you want – “SOULMATE”, “OTHER HALF”, “PERFECT PERSON” – we’re all looking, but we’re not all finding. Or — maybe we have found… WAIT! How do you know if the One is THE ONE? 

Like a certain Doctor who keeps messing with my mind…

Is he what I’m looking for? Am I that for him? Am I the yin to his yang? The vice to his versa? The Tiffany to his Pat?

(On another ER Break )
Conversing in the Cafeteria —

He gives me A LOOK after I taste his yummy muffin and spill a few crumbs — Read the rest of this entry »

When you’re not in a RELATIONSHIP, or you’re frustrated with the one you think is “The One,” or you’ve just started seeing someone and don’t want to seem too “psycho” — yet,  you have a different take on Valentine’s Day. So here’s a Soundtrack with a slightly off-beat February 14th vibe, to listen to whether you’re really feeling it or not,  xo!

Slightly Cynical Valentine’s Song List

1. Angels (Deejay Theory Mommbahsould remix) by The XX
2. Pink Matter Remix ft. Andre 3000 by Frank Ocean
3. Wen Uuu- Shlohmo
4. Wrap Me Up by Jhene Aiko
5. Can’t Wait to Hate You (Mariah Carey Demo) (Jerome LOL Edit)- The Drea
6. Your Love- Aluna George
7. Fly Ass Pisces by Cocaine 80’s
8. It’s Too Late (Snakehips Remix)- Wild Belle
9. I Belong in your Arms- Chairlift Read the rest of this entry »

Thanksgiving smells like my Mom. When the turkey’s in the oven, I swear my Mom’s still around. Her marinade of ketchup, cooking sherry and water makes the turkey crispy and the entire house delicious – all day, all night and even a little the next morning.

Keeping up with the Traditions —

My job is picking up the Turkey from Harvey’s Guss Meat Company (I order it in October). Harvey supplies meat to restaurants, so his hours are early — 7:00 AM to 12:00 noon. The day before Thanksgiving there’s not much traffic in the early hours (thankfully) and it’s especially wonderful when like today, the air’s a little chilly (by L.A. standards) and the sky’s blue-blue. Read the rest of this entry »