I'm learning loads about this process and this life. Here are five lessons!
1. This is tough. I'm not talking about the rejection or the work or preparation. I'm saying it is physically exhausting to run around this city to all these auditions, which usually land on the same day during the week. It is stressful dealing with traffic, the public transportation, and audition rooms that are on the seventh floor of a building that is more of a maze than a classroom building! I was warned that rejection is hard and I have to have a thick skin. Okay! whatever! Got it! Where was the lesson about my blistered feet and aching back and stress about being on time when I am stuck in the elevator?!?! All I'm saying is that someday, I'm gonna need a limo. Okay, maybe not a limo, but a personal driver at the very least.
2. There are all different types of people, but still, everybody looks just like you. I know that I am not unique looking. I have a sweet face, plain brown hair, and the average "short girl" figure. Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining. I love myself! But, every time I walk into an audition and see the group of girls that look just like me...I have to smile (and go sit by the blondes).
3. This audition will not change my life. An audition is just me doing my job. I don't put pressure on myself to have the very best day ever at my day job. So why put so much pressure on myself to have the very best audition ever? That's silly. I have done my homework, I'm responsible, I'm talented. So either that's good enough or it's not. Either way, I'm going to wake up and do the same thing tomorrow. And I have a lot more fun when I don't put life or death stakes on these auditions.
4. A good support system is a must! I come home to the cutest puppy in the world and a friend that makes me laugh till I cry. I'm so lucky. I'm also very blessed to have parents who listen to my long stories and complaints and tears and then encourage me to go conquer the world tomorrow. They are the best. THANK GOD!
5. God's time is the best time. I haven't been in the city that long. And I haven't been auditioning for very long at all. I expected this transition to take months, and I didn't expect the perfect role to land in my lap right away. However, patience has never been a virtue of mine. I want what I want and I want it now! And on top of all that I want SO MUCH! But God whispers wait. He says my time will come and that His plans are better than anything I have in mind. And then He says to smile...so I do. :-)
