Not too much has happened since the last post. Although, I did complete my first training out of about 7 for Barbizon; the cruise is one day closer! I've gained a little bit more confidence after leaving that day. I met the 7 or so other people that I will be cruising with; that'll help me when I am on the cruise and actually know several people to talk to. This whole thing is just so exciting to me, and I'm ready for more! My next training is Feb 25th. I'm really confident that I'll get at least one callback. Also, my locals competition is on April 1st at 2:30 at the Media Theater. Tickets are $25; first come first served. Grab the tickets and come support me :)
     I also happened to pick up more hours at work; I now have 4 different clients with 1 more on the way.  Instead of working 2 days a week, I'm working 5 now. I'll save up money for the cruise in no time!
     My car, also known as Ava, is currently working. However, I think I need to get her fuel injectors professionally cleaned. I think that may have something to do with the issues that I am having. She was working fine again until it downpoured with rain last week; that's when she started stalling again. I will figure something out.
     I thought it might be interesting to watch America's Next Top Model; I was thinking maybe I'll learn something from it. I know most of the girls are like, 5'7 and up, and I assure you I am not quite there. However, I learned some of the postures they should have; different looks (clothes & makeup) they might like; and just a few words to someone could go the wrong way. I am aware that the modeling/acting/talent industry is a competitive one, but any determination can go a long way. 
     I'm pretty sure I was just babbling that entire time, but those are my current thoughts and issues. Maybe I'll have more to say next time.

<3 JLE

 
     So I thought I might share with you what's actually going on in my life at the moment. First off, I'm having car troubles; that's one thing I don't think I can live without. As I attempt to fix things with the car, I'm also trying to work more hours with Values Into Action. My goal is to work full time during the year, but somehow it's difficult to find me more clients. I'll take the hours as they come. 
     With that being said, I'm in the process of saving money as best as I can to go on a cruise towards the end of the year; my first cruise! To be clear, I'm training with Barbizon, a modeling and talent agency, to compete in some competitions during the cruise. My job is to sing for agents from LA and/or NY. Let's hope I get some callbacks! In the meantime, I received a scholarship to compete in another competition (I would be singing, of course) on April 1st. If I win, I get a trip to either NY or LA for a photoshoot and some other things. How awesome would that be? Pretty awesome, I think.
     My goal, if some if you didn't know, is to be known and recognized. I want to work on my stage confidence. So come on out and support me! I'll appreciate any bit that you can give. 
That's it for now!
-JLE