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3/15/2014

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Last week I found out I'd been rejected for the lottery housing I'd been in the running for since August last year.  Major bummer.  I really thought I'd get this awesome and affordable 1 bedroom in a brand new luxury building in my same neighborhood and I'd be set for my future here in NYC.  Hah.  Silly Julia.  

When I found out, I was pretty upset - I'm not sure "devastated" is quite the word, but definitely crushed.  Suddenly, I found myself reeling under a tidal wave of confusion about what I'm even doing with my life. I dub those 32ish hours my Quarter Life Crisis.  

I am so thankful for my friends that I chatted with at length; their input and sharing really helped me come to terms with my situation and feelings of confusion/over-whelmedness over this crazy little thing called Life.  

I also discovered (much to my chagrin), I can't do everything.  GASP! WAH?! I know.  It surprised me, too.  I've always been Ms. Multi-tasker, taking on everything all at once.  Well, I realized this week that I don't NEED to tackle my projects in one fell swoop; and, in fact, I've been needlessly over-stressing myself by doing just that.  Let me elucidate.

This week, I'm taking on a slightly higher position at work - filling in for a woman who's on vacation.  It involves a lot of detail, and I've been super nervous about the whole thing, but also very excited.  I also found out I didn't get the lottery housing and (for some reason) decided I needed to 1. Find an apartment and 2. Move in by April.  What?!  Instead of focusing on my top priority (successfully filling in at work), I was pulling myself in all sorts of crazy directions and getting engulfed by the stress.  Thankfully, the night before I took over, I got my head on straight. 

I realized it's OK not to cram my life trying to do everything all at once.  I'm the one putting these ridiculous pressures on myself - and needlessly!  Something that's come up frequently the past several week is that "busy" isn't necessarily good OR productive.  I can't begin to describe how true I've found this to be! 

 I'm endeavoring to give myself grace and peace, and not worry about everything all at once.  I found this picture on pinterest, and found it incredibly apt for
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Defeating the Everyday Boredom

1/12/2014

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If I had a defining phrase describing my childhood, it would be "I'm bored."  I said it All. The. Time.  Ask my mother.  When I moved to New York, I told myself, "If you're ever bored, it's your own damn fault."

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Team Ranger for the Win!

10/31/2013

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What a crazy busy few weeks I've had! It's been absolutely terrific having so much on my plate.  Hansel and Gretel opens Saturday and runs until January 4th.  I finished up Tough Cookies.  I began rehearsal for Reindeer Monologues.  I've been working on new songs and monologues for audition season, and have been taking new classes.  Some exciting new prospects are on the horizon.

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A Little Relaxation and Picking Up Old Habits (for the better!)

8/2/2013

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What a summer it has turned out to be! I have been so blessed to have been working consistently for the past few months on some really terrific productions - none which excited me more artistically than getting the chance to play one of my dream roles, Rosalind in As You Like It.  I grew so much as a performer and as a woman, and the run was over all too quickly.  It seems the past month and a half I've made it a mission to find out about myself and grow in as many new ways as possible - it's been very exciting to see such personal growth.

Here are a few pictures - when my computer isn't being completely stupid, I'll post more.


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Learning Curves and Pork Buns

7/3/2013

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Some really exciting stuff has been happening, guys.  I'm in two fantastic shows at the moment.  I never thought I'd get a chance to tackle one of Shakespeare's most iconic and arguably best women's role so early on in my career.  Rosalind is a dream come true for me.  I'm super excited about this production, and we have an enormously talented cast.  It'd be great if the weather started cooperating so we could actually rehearse in the garden!

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Ode to the Abode

6/24/2013

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Let me tell ya, it has been quite the week.  Or past few weeks.  The main reason I haven't written is because my internet has been completely on the fritz.  I called Time Warner (because, seriously, it is ridiculous how much we pay for how little it works), and the guy wasn't helpful - ended up telling me it must be my computer that's not working and freaking me out.  So, I do a deep scan of my computer - nada.  Nothing.  Zip.  Yes, my laptop is ancient in technology years, but it's obviously an issue with the internet/provider, when my PHONE can't even connect to the wireless in my apt!  Oi. 

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Procrastination - Why Do I Do It?

5/26/2013

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This time last week I had planned a really fantastic new post - great topic, bullet points, lessons learned, motivation, etc. etc.  A real Hoo-Rah post.  Yeah.  Shoulda wrote it at the time, 'cause it's a week later, and I can't even remember what I did yesterday morning.  Wah wah. 

So, we all know I've been trying to make a go of my face painting as an actual business here in NYC.  Last weekend I had super high hopes, but the weather was completely awful and dashed my dreams.  I was extremely discouraged and upset.  Making your own business is hard - one of the hardest things I've ever done.  But I realized I would still rather have been sitting there at the festival in the rain, trying my darndest to make my dream come to life, than working for someone else where I wasn't completely happy.  We only live once - shouldn't we at least pursue happiness? Not just let ourselves sit back and settle into something that isn't what we truly desire just because it's "easier"?  I think so.  At least I'm going to keep pushing.  I KNOW there's a living to be made with my painting skills, here in NYC of all places. 

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An Update of Massive Proportions!

4/30/2013

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I booked two shows and I quit my job.  It's been a busy 3 weeks, to say the least! Thank you for being patient (or not so patient, in the case of my brother :P) while waiting for the latest update.  So, where to begin?

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Business and Breathing Go Hand-in-Hand

3/25/2013

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Can we all just take a moment to take a deep breath in together?  Alright, hold it.  Now - SCREAM!!!

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Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive

3/8/2013

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So much of being able to stay in this crazy game of a theatre career is not dwelling on the bad/upsetting things.

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