Got a lot to report this post...
Breaking News/Major Announcement! It’s in the record books...on Thursday (1/18), I gave my day job my resignation letter. After 7½ years I’ve decided that it’s time for me to move on. With a husband and two small children at home, I’m still debating about whether or not it was a good idea. I’m suffering from anxiety big time, but I can tell you one thing, I truly believe that God is sending me signs that I’m headed in the right direction, because the VERY NEXT DAY (1/19) the folks over at GREY’S ANATOMY tracked me down and pinned me for Wednesday (1/24). Now if that’s not a sign/blessing, then I don’t know what is! Keep your fingers crossed that it becomes a booking. I should hear something tomorrow.
With my days now free, I’m really looking forward to spending some quality time with my family, and just getting back to the things that truly make me happy.
On Friday afternoon, I swung by my daughter’s agent’s office to drop off her new pictures, and to chat with her agent for a few minutes. It ended up being very productive. I’m excited to see if she starts getting my baby out there!
After several samples (because I want it to be perfect!) my guide will finally be printed and shipped out this weekend. Hopefully it will bring even more opportunities for my daughter, myself, and most importantly for those who paid me to do right by them.
In other news, the Golden Globes were entertaining. I am SO happy that DREAMGIRLS won three Golden Globes (especially Eddie Murphy...:)...), and after hearing Sacha Baron Cohen’s acceptance speech, I HAVE to see his BORAT movie. That guy is hilarious.
Speaking of movies, all the free screenings will wrap up this week with the SAG Awards this coming weekend…:(.... Darn, my inbox is full of invites, but I can’t go! I’m going to be putting in some extra hours finishing up at my day job, my last day is 1/31.
Still haven’t seen BROOKLYN'S BRIDGE TO JORDAN? I discovered that not only is it still playing on the Logo channel, you can also view it on their website. It doesn’t have the most views, but it does have the #1 ranking. Cool! I just sent the director an e-mail asking her to let me know when she starts on the feature! I’d love to reprise my role…:)…
Speaking of features, a friend of mine from church has a script in development (I’m currently reading it), and he has vowed that I’ll be able to read for it when they start casting. So, hopefully I can add a film to my resume this year.
I’m making plans to hit up Albuquerque in late February, early March. With all the new films rolling through the state, and two series currently in production, I’m hoping to audition a lot. If not, no sweat, I'll get some much needed down time, and maybe do some work on my house there.
I’ve been feverishly looking for an agent and/or manager (with the exception of doing a mass mailing/I hate those things!) to no avail. I’ve been presented with a couple of work around options that I'm looking into. I need to be auditioning this season!...
Finally got the full afro back! New pictures coming soon...:)...
HEROES starts again tomorrow. YES! Can't wait. That's another goal of mine this year. To get on that show!
Last, but most certainly not least, here is the BSW article I was a part of earlier this month (Page 1/ Page 2).
Whew...
Nita G.
Breaking News/Major Announcement! It’s in the record books...on Thursday (1/18), I gave my day job my resignation letter. After 7½ years I’ve decided that it’s time for me to move on. With a husband and two small children at home, I’m still debating about whether or not it was a good idea. I’m suffering from anxiety big time, but I can tell you one thing, I truly believe that God is sending me signs that I’m headed in the right direction, because the VERY NEXT DAY (1/19) the folks over at GREY’S ANATOMY tracked me down and pinned me for Wednesday (1/24). Now if that’s not a sign/blessing, then I don’t know what is! Keep your fingers crossed that it becomes a booking. I should hear something tomorrow.
With my days now free, I’m really looking forward to spending some quality time with my family, and just getting back to the things that truly make me happy.
On Friday afternoon, I swung by my daughter’s agent’s office to drop off her new pictures, and to chat with her agent for a few minutes. It ended up being very productive. I’m excited to see if she starts getting my baby out there!
After several samples (because I want it to be perfect!) my guide will finally be printed and shipped out this weekend. Hopefully it will bring even more opportunities for my daughter, myself, and most importantly for those who paid me to do right by them.
In other news, the Golden Globes were entertaining. I am SO happy that DREAMGIRLS won three Golden Globes (especially Eddie Murphy...:)...), and after hearing Sacha Baron Cohen’s acceptance speech, I HAVE to see his BORAT movie. That guy is hilarious.
Speaking of movies, all the free screenings will wrap up this week with the SAG Awards this coming weekend…:(.... Darn, my inbox is full of invites, but I can’t go! I’m going to be putting in some extra hours finishing up at my day job, my last day is 1/31.
Still haven’t seen BROOKLYN'S BRIDGE TO JORDAN? I discovered that not only is it still playing on the Logo channel, you can also view it on their website. It doesn’t have the most views, but it does have the #1 ranking. Cool! I just sent the director an e-mail asking her to let me know when she starts on the feature! I’d love to reprise my role…:)…
Speaking of features, a friend of mine from church has a script in development (I’m currently reading it), and he has vowed that I’ll be able to read for it when they start casting. So, hopefully I can add a film to my resume this year.
I’m making plans to hit up Albuquerque in late February, early March. With all the new films rolling through the state, and two series currently in production, I’m hoping to audition a lot. If not, no sweat, I'll get some much needed down time, and maybe do some work on my house there.
I’ve been feverishly looking for an agent and/or manager (with the exception of doing a mass mailing/I hate those things!) to no avail. I’ve been presented with a couple of work around options that I'm looking into. I need to be auditioning this season!...
Finally got the full afro back! New pictures coming soon...:)...
HEROES starts again tomorrow. YES! Can't wait. That's another goal of mine this year. To get on that show!
Last, but most certainly not least, here is the BSW article I was a part of earlier this month (Page 1/ Page 2).
Whew...
Nita G.
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girl, too many things to congratulate you on - this post is just one big wallop of inspiration! oh, but please permit me to drop some science - quit day job, book acting work - that's just how it goes when you're doing what you were born to. this grey's booking is just the first in a long line...
ReplyDeleteso happy for you and cannot WAIT to see pics of that fro! :-D
I agree with Frances... tons of great news. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for all of it, especially Grey's. That would be amazing.
ReplyDeletePlease see Borat as soon as possible.
Now *THAT* is steppin out on faith! :o girl, His fingerprints all up on that thing!
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Congratulations, Shenita!..There's more from where that came from! :)
VERY happy for you! Sometimes you just have to go on faith! Congrats!
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