There are some days, when you wake up, you think "why the f' do I want to even get out of bed?" While today was not totally one of those days, the day did drag a bit. A long day at work, and not the pop of people that we thought we would get. Which gives one alot of time to spend in their head, which I did.
I just starting thinking about my life, and all of the wonderful things that I am blessed with.
First and foremost, is my health. Every day now, like clockwork, I get up and head to the gym - but I take for granted that I can do that. Without anyone's help, without a wheelchair or anything - I have a fully working, wonderful body.
Then there is my loving family - without whom I wouldn't even be at all. My parents, who have been nothing short of totally supporting of every crazy thing I have ever wanted to do - I mean, who says "Sure son, we will totally pay a crapload to send you to college to become an actor and get a degree that isn't worth the paper that it is printed on." And still to this day, are so proud and so happy to hear about every little audition, every one line part and almost booked job. And then there is my amazing sister and my two wonderful little buddies, Maygen and Jaeden. Two of the coolest little people, who get more amazing with every passing day. Not to mention (though I will) my new family - the Pavey's. And how they have taken me in like I am their own flesh and blood and love me like their own child. Just as giving and as wonderful as my mom and dad - so I see where Bree gets the huge heart from.
I have my friends - who are all over the world - some in Disney, some right down the street. Some I have been friends with since before I could remember and some who I have only been friends with for a few years. Making new memories all the time, sharing our old war stories and missing the fallen that left us long ago. Without whom, I wouldn't be the man that I am today. They are like my second family - the brothers and sisters that I didn't have.
And then there's the fact that everyday I move one step closer to my dream - of making my living as an actor. I'm not sure when I told my parents, that brisk fall before "Flowers" opened, that I wanted to be an actor at the ripe old age of 16, that I would still be plugging away at this some 12 years later - that I would have been on "Days of Our Lives" and auditioning for the Guthrie, the Geffen and DC Shakespeare Theatre (which I am doing in two weeks). I'm not sure I could have even seen myself living in LA and chasing a dream that is truly within arms reach.
And then there is Bree (and also Jabez... but more Bree)
I have spoken on here a few times about how lucky I am to have someone like her in my life. But the more I look around at the fallen remains of other relationships, I see how truly amazing, understanding and wonderful this woman is. She absolutely cares for me in a way that no one I have ever met does, and I for her. Not only would she saw off her own arm just to make my life better, she's beautiful (not only on the outside), giving, a gifted and driven actor and amazingly smart. She's easy to talk to, easier to take care of and an unmatched partner in striving for our common goal in the entertainment realm. The truest foil and bestest friend I could ever ask for.
I am the most blessed person I know... and for that I am so thankful.
Well... now that you got thru all of that, this past week and the up coming one have been/will be filled with many adventures.
- Bree and I worked on this reading for a new theatre company called Rouge Machine - the play, which was getting its first ever read-thru, was called "Essence of the Earthworm". An okay play, which has some room to grow into a great play.
- Lots of auditions: We auditioned and were called back for Theatre 40's production of "Lost in Yonkers", I have an audition for "CORIOLANUS" and "TWELFTH NIGHT" with VCPA, I'm auditioning for the Shakespeare Theatre Company (America's version of the RSC) in Washington DC on the 9th (They are holding West Coast Auditions in LA - this one is a real long shot - but sh*t, you only live once!), Bree has an audition for NBC's "Heroes" and auditioned for a new Fung Shui show today
- I had a week of adventures in new headshots - meeting with different photogs and not being able to find one that I liked - Either their pics were great and they were boring or they were amazing and their pics just didn't do anything for me. I ended up finding a guy that I loved all around and I cannot wait to see what we come up with! His name is Zen Todd (check his work out here http://www.hollywood-actor-headshots.com/)
- Looking forward to seeing The Cure at the Hollywood Bowl - Bree bought these tickets almost a year ago and while I am not the biggest Cure fan, I haven't ever been to a concert with her before and I think that it is just going to be a blast!
- Have been listening to TONS of musicals again - I haven't done that in years... just enjoying them again in a whole new way.
- Brian and I are going to see WEE Smackdown/ECW for his birthday next week which should be a blast.
- Bree's mother is coming into town on the 7th for a few days, which should be a blast - this is her first time coming out West, so we plan on showing her a good time!
- It is almost time for Scott and Kel to move out west and I cannot wait! They are going to be living in the same building as us! HOW RAD!
...I think that is all the news and sudo-news that I have... for now.
More at another time.
Thanks again to everyone, for the love and the support. Thanks for checking out the "Days" episode, either online or on NBC. If you haven't seen it yet, you can check it out on YouTube - just search Jason on "Days"
Till the next go around!
J.
