Oh, What the Heck...Acting 101

Did I mention I took a 4 week acting class? Initially I wanted to take an improv class, but then I stumbled upon a Groupon for acting. I figured, it's in the same arena as improv, plus it might help me get over stage fright, and heck, I might meet some cool people.

[On stage fright] - Sometimes I can be overcome with intense stage fright and things come out of my mouth like "Oh, I'm imagining you all naked...ha...ha...blah blah...*memory black out, my mouth is moving but I have no idea what is coming out*." Also, my throat starts closing, my voice starts cracking, and my heart pounds out of my chest. If I'm lucky, all of this is accompanied by my knees buckling. :(

So this class I took, it focused on being able to communicate authentic emotions. This involves being secure with intimacy and with yourself, reflecting on past experiences that relate to the part and situation you are playing, and also trying not to over think things.

The class was a really good learning experience. I can't say it resolved my stage fright issues, but it did help me identify when the symptoms start and realize that I can get through it a little better with practice. I also appreciate movies and great acting much more. Being able to outwardly channel all of your emotions to others is quite a challenge. It's difficult to accurately translate what you are thinking and feeling without over or under acting. Acting is probably not something I'd go into, but gaining insight into that world was pretty awesome.

A Little of This, A Little of That...

Seal Point Park

#4 go to some Meetups - woohoo! I went to my first Meetup. It was a tennis meetup and I played for a couple hours and my entire body was aching afterwards. Surprisingly, I feel pretty good today.

#5 start running again - nice and easy 4 miler at Seal Point Park.

#10 start a blog - well...as you can see. done.

Mixed veggies from Suruki Market

#17 eat better - Greek yogurt, fiber tortillas AKA 
colon blow tortillas, raspberries, walnuts, tofu noodles, veggie beef, cauliflower, protein shake, 
peanuts, and fried chicken[Oops].

#18 start cooking - doesn't get any easier than a bag of frozen veggies, salt and pepper.

#21 get in shape - played tennis

#23 explore outdoorsy things - Seal Point Park is a nice run AND there's an off leash dog park there.

New Beginnings: I don't know. I [am trying to] love it.

I'm used to gradual transitions and there's nothing gradual about this. I couple months ago, I completely turned my life upside down and moved from Chicago to the San Francisco Bay Area. I'm definitely in my uncomfort zone. It's a new city, new apartment, no friends, no job, blah blah blah.

I feel like I need a plan, but all I can come up with is a list of random things I want to try/do and from that maybe I can build a new life. Maybe I'll do at least one of these things everyday. Sure, why not?

1. try new restaurants
2. tennis lessons
3. get a new driver's license. [take the written test]
4. go to some Meetups
5. start running again
6. start boxing again
7. trying improv or an acting class
8. learn Spanish
9. swim
10. start a blog
11. use my camera
12. learn another programming language
13. work on a startup
14. go on brunch runs
15. travel
16. go to the beach
17. eat better
18. start cooking
19. go to the library
20. volunteer
21. get in shape
22. make a friend
23. explore outdoorsy things
24. maybe start baking again?
25. put together a resume
26. look for a job
27. think about babies? ick.