Final Countdown

It's the last week before the trip. Still lots of things to do... pack, girls night out, coffee with friends I haven't seen in ages due to studying, beauty saloon...

Anyways, as far as diet is concerned, I've came down to 167lbs so far and planning to lose at least 2 more until the trip. That, my friends, is a breaking point in my diet, because it puts me in normal body mass index. It's not optimal weight yet, but I won't be overweight anymore. How freakin' cool is that? :) (I can not believe I had over 250lbs at some point - NEVER AGAIN!)

I also started reading playwrights for the audition next year. The academy has this list of recommended contemporary and classical dramas (I've got to pick one each), and (aside from suitability of characters) I based my pick on availability of the actual book. So I came down to Chekhov's Three Sisters (classic) and Durang's Laughing Wild (modern). I think it's a good choice, especially since they encourage variety of characters, and in Three Sisters, you've got this young, quite conservative girl who believes in true love, yada, yada, yada... and the Laughing Wild chick is this crazy and unstable girl, so I'm guessing it's gonna work. However, last night I was chatting online with a theatre postgraduate, and she told me there is almost always someone on the auditions that does Laughing Wild. I think I'll read some other modern plays too, just in case.

Damn, I'm in love with acting. "The Show Must Go On" has a special meaning to me. I remember being 8 or 9 (it was 3rd grade of elementary school) and we had this little show at school. That day, I've got an awful ear infection and had about 39˙C temperature. I fought with my parents until they finally let me go there, went on stage, recited the poem I had to, and went back home to bed. I know it must sound crazy now, but I ain't letting anything stay in way between me and the stage.

The definite moment of being sure that's the thing I want to do until the rest of my life was when we had the final production of (the only one in Slovenia) Drama School in theatre of Ljubljana's Castle. We had rehearsals from early morning 'till late at night and being there, doing that, was the most fulfilling feeling I've ever felt. You know, when it just feels "right"?

That's why I feel this trip to LA is going to be a milestone. There's a whole stairway to go to reach the goal, but this is a step closer. And it's all about those little steps. I think I've learned something I was never able to do. And that's to enjoy the moment. Enjoy the journey and not just looking back nostalgically into past and dreaming about the future. It's about now.

See you all in the City of Angels next time!!!

Summertime

It's funny how I get to write most just a couple days before exam when I should be studying instead...

Summer is here!!!

Exams are slowly coming to an end, and people are planning their vacation. And I'm planning to spend my summer in the city of Angels. Yup, the LA!

Ah, the sun, beaches, concerts, shows, malls and beautiful people...



It is going to be my second visit to the sunny state. First time was when I was studying as an exchange student in Tucson, AZ for a year. I went to LA for a couple days for Thanksgiving hollydays. I made one small stupid mistake at that time. There was this hot English guy at the hostel who invited me to see Wicked one night and I said no 'cause I got this really bad cold (who wouldn't get one when travelling from AZ to well... anywhere). The mistake was not in rejecting that guy, but in rejecting to see the show. One of the actors there then happened to become an international star later on. But, as Forrest Gump would say "Shit Happens". I'm planning to enjoy this 3 week trip to LA to the fullest!

7/21 - 7/25

- Hanging out with new friends
- Venice&Malibu Beach
- Window-shopping on Rodeo Drive
- ACCOMPLICE : "Part game, part theater, part tour. Using the sprawling backdrop of the city as its stage, utilizing elements of improv theater and scavenger hunt, Accomplice will make you laugh, think, and experience the city in a whole new way." This is going to be legen...wait for it...dary!

7/28

GLAM NATION concert!!!
Something I'll probably remember till the rest of my life. It's a shame only Orianthi is opening this one (Allison Iraheta is siiick (amazing girl with kick ass vocals)). But the main guy's gonna send us to another universe, and that's for sure. I had a little sneak peak what it was like at NYC concert and if LA is going to be just as half as good as that one was, I'm going to be more than thrilled.
I know excately what I'm going to wear (but not yet reveal to you until then).

7/26 - 8/6

2 weeks intensive course for Acting for Camera & Audition Technique

"The Camera Acting Intensive is designed for the beginning to
intermediate actor who wants a deeper understanding of working
in film and television, including the “Business of the Business.”
These classes are designed to provide a professional and thorough
understanding of the on camera process and alleviate the anxiety
of working on camera. Classes will explore the various genres
within film and television including the television sitcom, commercial
acting, film and live television."

8/7 - 8/11

- some real shopping
- more sun & waves on Cali beaches
- Experiencing LA nightlife
- RENT - directed by NPH! Starring, among others, Wayne Brady, Vanessa Hudgens, and Nicole Scherzinger. I think it's going to be one hell of a show!!! And the location of the show... beautiful (Hollywood Bowl):


8/12
Plane back home :(

I'll make a special daily report once I get there. I really can't wait! Only three and a half weeks away...

Ok, enough of dreaming and back to studying!

And BTW, where are you planning to spend summer's vacation?

A New Beginning...

...has not yet started. It will. Soon.

Ok, let me introduce myself (since this is internet and someone might even read what I write): I'm just a not-so-simple girl living in not-so-big country in Europe. Actually, I'm crazy and I live in one of the smallest countries in the world. I'm still young, but getting older with every day. I still haven't lost my childhood imagination and I want to do something with it. I want to create. I can't do that here. At least, I can't live from that here. And, yes - I think I can live from that. I'm gonna try. I'm moving to the City of Angles next year. I told you I'm crazy ;)

My life philosophy is to love everyone. Sometimes, it's not that easy living in place where mentality of majority is to be cold, sceptic, and distrustful to strangers until they prove them wrong. I'm the other way around. Love is the most common word in my dictionary. Not that cheesy romantic love between two people, but strong, deep bond between all people - family, friends, acquaintances, and even strangers.

Dreaming the Dream is one thing. Making it a reality and living it is another. Takes strength, work, will, and luck too. I'm still working on me to get ready for the real work to do. I didn't go completely nuts. I don't play safe, but I play smart. I've got 9 exams left until I get my University diploma. Maybe those years were wasted, but I strongly believe that even though we make our own choices, the Universe is guiding us the right way (sometimes it can be parents, but still... you know what I mean).

There are still things to do. Still many pounds to lose, books to read, and there's never too little practice. The Academy that's waiting for me, is one tough building. I'll go check it out this summer, need to "investigate" the teritory. But THE moment is happening next year. So I still have some months to finish:

• Faculty (I don't doubt I will, the only concern I have is French, the third foreign language - I'll have to go to Paris for a month or so to learn it well)! 9 exams + practical work!
• Diet (I've lost 60 pounds so far, but I have to lose 40 more to get in shape)
• Study the hell out of those two plays I've got for the audition. Not only enrollement, but also some scholarship is coming from it.

So far nothing what I wanted and worked for had failed on me nor let me down. I believe in myself and I think that everyone should do that. Just believe in themselves. It makes things whole lotta easier.

Ok, so that was a quick introduction. I tried blogging before, but I think I suck at it.

I gotta go back to writing some reports, but I'll leave you with some more "about me" TOP 5 (facebook style):

• MOVIES:
  
  I love, absolutely love a good psychological thriller. To turn my brain "off" I watch horror movies (I love Stephen King) just as other people watch romantic comedies. Musicals are my inspirations. They just fill me up with this energy and it feels amazing.
  

• MUSIC:
  
  Just two years ago I was thinking that there will never be as good music as it used to be. Then, Adam Lambert came. Now, I keep my mouth shut. World is full of suprises.
  

• TV:
  
  I love NPH, but HIMYM just doesn't go above these shows

• ACTORS/ACTRESSES:
  
  Quality above everything else!

That's all folks (see ya soon ;) )