As
we've gotten settled into January and the new year, I took some time to
figure out what I wanted for myself this year. With the life-changing
year of 2016, I am really excited to welcome 2017. Out with the old and
in with the new, and here's to a fresh new start with stronger
relationships, more creativity, positivity, yummy food, and work!
Last
year I took a Master Class at the Ruskin School, working with Chris
Mulkie, Paul Sand, Billy DaMota, Paul Ruddy, Bruce Davisson, and more. I
learned so much over the weeks and certainly grew as an Actor. These
Actors & Coaches (including John Ruskin) pulled so much out of me
and brought new ideas and intentions for me to work on. I'm always striving to learn new techniques that make me stronger in my choices. I started
producing some of my Aftershows at Afterbuzz TV as well, and brought in a
ton of guests to talk about 'Supernatural.' This show continues to
pick up steam and just got renewed for Season 13...woo! We had a few
Improv Shows and I've been actively involved in our weekly Improv
classes. CAC Studios had also re-opened 'Thenardier's Inn' and I got to
do some Princess Shows on top of our adult shows. I even stretched my
range by working with some talented actors for 'One Night Stands,' which
was a blast and challenge. I can't wait to get involved with some new
projects this year, film with my friends, creating our own work, and get
myself out more often!
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| 'No day but today!' ~ Rent (Photo by Angel Romero) |
I
grew in the kitchen too, thanks to Blue Apron. The girls from Lubitsch
gifted me a couple weeks at Christmas time, and I actually kept up with
it because I love to cook. It makes it so much easier when the
ingredients and recipes are delivered right to your door and all you
have to do is cook it up. I'm looking forward to making some of these
recipes on my own now! I Hosted my first Dinner Party last week and
can't wait to have another one. Health and fitness-wise, I've been working really hard and thankfully can still enjoy my favorite foods but need to make sure to keep up with my work-outs because it's definitely harder to stay in shape in your 30's. Water has been a huge part of the last year, as I've made sure to drink a minimum of eight glasses a day and I can truly say I've seen a difference in my skin (it looks clearer and brighter), I very rarely have a headache, hangovers are far less regular, and I don't crave sweets or sugary drinks like I used to. I always have a bottle of water with me, wherever I go, so that makes it super easy to keep up with my water intake.
My
circle of friends has grown and become tighter and I've gotten so much
closer with my family as well. Everyone has come together during some
hard times and I couldn't be more grateful for my wonderful family and
friends. I also gained a new family member; Rutherford B Hayes, has
come into my life, stolen my heart, and I love that little man more than
words can express. He has helped me get through some of the toughest
times in the past year. It's insane to realize how much he has impacted
my life. And it was an honor to become a God-Mother to my cousins
little girl, Alina! We got to see our whole Jacoby side of the family
for Monica & Tyler's Wedding this past Summer in Newport Beach. As
we all make transitions into our lives without my Mom, I know that my
relationships with those that are important will flourish. Thank you to
those incredible people.
The
gals and I made a couple trips to Vegas in the past year, I went back
to Wisconsin a few times, and was able to check out some new restaurants
here in LA, have more Girl's Nights and Game Nights, and also saw some
wonderful theater and shows. I was inspired and even started writing
my own sitcom and am very excited to make progress on that this year.
That is one of my driving forces right now to keep me in LA. I don't
know exactly where I want to go next but I know that I need to give my
all in order to feel fulfilled in what I've done here in LA if I do want
to move somewhere else. But I've got at least one more year here in LA
and know that it'll only bring more success because I've got dreams,
and I'm going to make them happen!
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