So every once in a while I'll send out my headshot and resume to casting agencies around Texas. I never really expect to hear anything back, but yesterday I got a call from one of those places. They wanted me to be an extra in the movie "Spy Kids 4." I was really excited! The director, Robert Rodriguez, is really awesome (and good-looking) and directs many movies that I love. I would have been in heaven if I had even seen a glimpse of him! Anyway, he owns a studio in Austin, which is about 3 hours from here. It's a very managable drive, especially since movies pay really well! So I said of course I could be there. They said they would call and/or e-mail last night with my call time. So I went to trivia night and worked, got home, and hadn't received my call. I checked my e-mail and... nothin! So I was a little worried this wasn't going to work out. I mean, chances are my call time was supposed to be around 9 or 10am, and I would need to get up really early to shower and then make the 3 hour drive. So if I hadn't heard by then, I figured it fell through.
And boy, was I right. I woke up this morning to a 7am phone call. It was an Austin area code, and a woman was asking where I am. Well, I'm in bed in my home in Rockwall, Texas. She said it was too late and that I was going to miss out on today's shoot. I told her I never received a call or e-mail and she realized she had the wrong address! BUMMER! I was so looking forward to this experience. I even asked off of work for tonight because I figured it would take the whole day! So I'm wondering where my headshot and resume went and why they didn't get my info off of there. I hope it isn't floating around in an office black hole where paperwork is lost. But she said they'll be doing many more shoots that require extras so I should hear from them again soon. I hope she isn't pulling my leg because I was really looking forward to it!
So since I was up, I went and worked out and enjoyed a nice lunch. Then I figured, "Hey, what a great day to go check out Scooter's and have a delicious cup of coffee and read my book! I'll even wear my new slouchy fall hat." So I go down to the Harbor and walk around for about 15 minutes. I can't find it! It's in the Bermuda Triangle or something. Lost. So I pop into the Life is Good store (any excuse to go in there, right?) and ask the woman working where Scooter's is. She says it closed down a long time ago and Starbucks is the only coffee shop Rockwall has. Phooey. Just as I suspected. So I bought a Life is Good sticker to put on my water bottle and headed on my way.
So in the end, I had no choice but to go to Starbucks. But hey, they are still delicious. I took my coffee to-go and headed back down to the Harbor so I could enjoy it while looking out at the lake. Then I remembered I had my book with me in my purse. I opened it up, and my bookmarker fell out. Earlier this week I jotted down a quote I saw on my bookmark, and boy did it come in handy to read it right then:
"One of the best tools for longevity and good health is not just taking a walk outdoors but taking a walk while holding the hand of God. When we walk in gratitude for each and every moment, we empower ourselves by empowering our spirits. When we breathe in nature through our eyes, ears and lips, we become certain that not only are our souls eternal, but that God knows how to manage our lives, our troubles, our worries and our days better than we do. So today and everyday- 'let go and let God.'"
Is that fitting, or what? So it was a great zen moment. And I still got to wear my slouchy hat:
Not too shabby, right? Then I came home and logged on to see what's hip and happening on Twitter, and I saw that Jason Mraz had tweeted about some new songs he's released! It's like a mini-album!! What a great way to turn my day around! For those of you who know me well, you know that Jason Mraz is my obsession. He has been my favorite artist for as long as I can remember! Before I even owned any kind of mp3 player, that's for sure. If I ever get famous, my first act will be to meet him. And here's a funny coincidence- his new album is called Life is Good!! The same name as my favorite store. Hmm. Over my next few blogs, I'm going to leave you with a few of his new songs. If I left them all now, you'd never watch them. But hopefully one video at a time, I will get you all hooked. I encourage you to run out and buy an album of his, any album (although I will tell you, his live albums are the best). I promise it will turn around any bad day you're having. And if you aren't having a bad day, it will just make you elated!! Put this on while you're checking your facebook, doing the dishes, whatever. You will find yourself dancing, I promise! Have a wonderful Wednesday.
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