They say when you let things go, it comes flying back!

This week I've had a TVC offer, a role in a low budget film in Sydney, a meeting with a new agent, musical theatre audition, a VCA short film offer and some more medical acting work. 

Recently I have decided to let go of acting to focus on a more 'stable' life. I really want to get my life back on track so that my ecosystem is balanced again. I feel that acting was demanding too much of my energy and not providing me with the nourishment I need to get through my daily life. 

However, as soon as I let go, all these acting offers/auditions came up within 1 WEEK. It is very rare that I even get a TVC audition, let alone role offers so I think the universe is probably telling me not to give up on acting. The world obviously needs me

Last week I was lucky enough to audition for a feature film, 'Felony', written by Joel Edgerton. The audition was run by Greg Apps and BOY DID I LEARN A LOT! Greg pretty much taught me to forget what I have learnt, and run purely on instincts. He did not care about the script - only the emotion. He wanted to see what 'character' I had created, rather than what I had prepared. It was an audition like no other, and I am very thankful for it. On top of this, he gave me a real wake up call which I really needed. I got to experience what a 'real' audition was as opposed to an extras audition for a commercial which I have done heaps of. Hopefully I will get a chance to work with him again. Thanks Greg!
ps. I will add that I was contacted directly by Greg and his assistant, and NOT through an agent. yes it is possible to do your own marketing so get cracking!

Never pass up an opportunity to help out a mate/friend/volunteer because you will ALWAYS learn something, and the more life skills / knowledge you have, the better actor you become. 
This month, I've been helping my mate renovate his bathroom and I have learnt so much! I remember auditioning for ads/commerical for worksafe/TAC and they specifically want 'tradie skills', and now I have them! Always remember to watch tradies and how they use their tools. I was also given the opportunity to be around trades people and they actually talk/behave differently if you pay attention to them. An adult intellectualised  version of a tradie vs an actual tradie is a huge difference! Just because it's not 'acting' doesn't mean that you should pass it up. You will always learn something so get off your seats and live in the real world!

I recently took up a meditation course at my university. I think it is important to stay calm and not over react to a stressful situation. Take a breath, calm your thoughts, bring your mind back to the present and THEN make a decision. I have found this quite useful when it comes to down time when I am not working. It is all about sitting with the truth and not judging the situation that you are in.

In other news, I was very surprised that I got called up for an audition without an agent last week. I didn't know that many casting directors work in this way. I always hear students complaining about 'oh my agent is not working for me', yet here we have a prime example of someone getting an audition WITHOUT an agent. interesting huh?

Lastly, I just wanted to let you know that I had my FIRST concert performance 2 weeks ago. I finally got to play guitar and sing for the first time in my life. I had lots of fun, had to memorise lyrics, learn guitar, consult a guitar teacher, buy the appropriate equipment for my guitar. I even did a live broadcast over the internet (blogtv.com/hammerhiney) to practice and I had a few people comment on my performance! if you want to see it, it has been pre-recorded and you can see it at the link I just listed.

That is all for now! I am enjoying where I am at in my life and encourage you all to do the same. Remember, it is not all about acting! you need a BALANCE! Until next time....