Entries from August 2008

August 26, 2008

Life: Getting ready is the Key

I am not sure how I began my evaluation of my year so far, but oddly it started after I watched Michelle Obama introduce herself formally to the world last night at the DNC. When I watched her life story, I noticed a trend…Michelle was always prepared and ready…whether it was for work or etc…I [...]

August 21, 2008

Life: Originality… Does it Exist?

Has originality ever existed? I dont think so…to me it seems that each person living on earth has a personal style thats a blend of many…and in turn that may look like an original concept—but its a blended concept—from many.
The thing is—I do believe that each person on earth has a different view of [...]

August 18, 2008

Biz: TSAW Atlanta Workshop Wrap Up

The class had such a great ending…you guys should just take it to find out. I recommend it for those that are not even actors—to handle a lot…emotional build up and etc…
I joined the Atlanta class late—so I will take it again.
The main thing I learned in the class is to keep it real [...]

August 17, 2008

Biz: Tasha Smith’s Acting Workshop ( Atlanta )

I’m writing early this am via Atlanta. Its early—but I have to go over my lines for my final monologue before the end of the weekend workshop. I cant lie my highlight of the workshop so far has been that Tyler Perry was in the class auditing everyone…but then again—I really cant say that. Yes, [...]

August 15, 2008

Biz: Partnerships

I was reading my daily WWD report, and I saw that Shoshanna Lonstein Gruss and her childhood friend Charlotte Ronson, are teaming up to form a beach lines called Made with Love. I also head that Shoshanna LOVES partnerships…and you know what so do I!
To me its just amazing how you can bring two people [...]

August 15, 2008

Biz: ABFF Review!( Hollywood/Beverly Hills)

Above: Kick-Off 2008 ABFF Press Conference
Wow! What a week last week at ABFF. I am still recovering of course. However, if I must stress anything is that when you attend one of these festivals, you are sure to meet VERY serious filmmakers. I can say honestly, that it does not matter what level you are [...]

August 2, 2008

Biz: Becoming Organized is a Requirement for Success

Becoming Organized is a requirement for Success. Its true…when you fail to prepare…you have already failed. I will be meeting with an abundance of opportunity next week, during the ABFF in California. I’ve been to many festivals before, and while I am sure this one will be great, I am also pretty sure that it will [...]