Bad, Bad Blogger!

I figure I can pull you back into reading my blog with an alliteration title! Crafty, aren't I? ;)

Firstly, I apologise for my prolonged absence but I promise you that it was not in vain! Things were busy in our corner of the world (I really despise that phrase but what can ya do). We moved to a new home and 24 hours after moving in, my husband lost his job. I could almost hear the "awe, that sucks" that comes with telling anyone that bit of news but please don't you fret-none (love that one - thanks Golden Girls) it seems to already be working itself out. Yay!

On top of moving - I have become co-host of a free form radio show called "The Lounge" with my childhood friend Danny Martignetti. We're on every Thursday 8-10PM EST on www.wmfo.org (shameless plug)! I have also been diving head first into casting calls again. OK, maybe I should rephrase that..I have JUST started to look for casting calls to dive head first into. I have said it before and I will say it again, I have a world to save and even though my reels are less than desirable and my portfolio/resume aren't impressive yet, they will get better!

I am forcing myself to get better and I can not fail. There are things to do, people to help and films that move people to make. Hopefully starting with the open casting call with LA casting directors that will be in Boston May 21st for the "I Hate You, Dad" open casting call.

I'll keep you updated and until then, I will try to keep my life exciting enough to write about!

Father Winter...I don't fancy you

Let me start off by saying that - being a New England, December baby - I have NEVER been fond of winter. When other children begged to go outside and play in the snow, sled and build a snowman, I was silently suffering knowing that I could not remain house-bound and cuddle in my warm blankets. I just knew that my hands would be nipped by the harsh, unforgiving cold and my limbs would soon turn to ice, in flesh form. So needless to say, I spent all winter counting the days until the Vernal Equinox.

I think my main reason for disliking winter is the disquiet I feel when those around me are sick. Why tell you this? Well, because here I am, sitting in my living room with the smell of Lysol and well...other unpleasant scents filling my nose.

So let us concentrate on lovely things, shall we? How can anyone (like my husband) say "I love winter!" when the Summer season is so much more desirable? Everything is in full bloom, flowers are budding, trees are starting to sprout what will be leaves in a few weeks. The sun is becoming warmer on your face, colours begin to come into full focus and thoughts of love, renewal and joy fill your head. Daydreams about Summer nights by the beach while warm, salty air presses to your face as you listen to the waves crash onto the shore... Honestly people...who doesn't love those things? 

Anyhow, I suppose I needed to get that off of my chest since so many people around me seem to love this unforgiving, cold season and seem to relish in it. I think I'm missing something...?