Week 384: Off Season Makes a Big Difference

Weekly Written Review 

Between tennis and auditions, I've noticed great improvements. I did touch the basketball rim this week. It's the first time in a long time since I've done that so yes, there's improvement there also. I just got to fix my jump shot. I blame my shoulder, it's still a little funny. Moreover, it's all in the approach. In tennis, I'm simply just hitting the ball harder. Prior to my auditions, I'm taking more time with the script. I'm reading it more, allowing it to sit on my brain for a while as I develop my character. I'm walking into the auditions with more freedom and swag. Something great is about to happen. I'm claiming it. Watching and witness for yourself. 

As side from that, I have to acknowledge how blessed I am. I had a photo shoot planned with my friend Kevin for Sunday. On the day of, he called and told me he couldn't do it because he hurt his ankle. I really wanted to get this photo shoot done because I grew a beard and I knew I would have to cut it soon. I was with my friend LuLu when she called. She's supposed to help out with the shoot. Simple stuff like sorting my clothes and holding the sun bouncer. I was in the situation when I had to think fast. Kevin offered his camera but he needed it back in at 3pm. That's in less than 3 hours. I decided to proceed with the shoot by training LuLu to take my photos. She never took professional photos before so the challenge was already preordained. I went home got my Canon camera body, went to Kevin's house to get his 85mm lens. By just using his lens I didn't have to return that in 3 hours. I had more time.

LuLu and I arrived at the WEHO library and got right to business. She was amazing laying out the clothes in perfect order. I did my part getting ready, hair and basic makeup for some forehead spots. Shortly afterward, we got started. She wasn't hard to train. She was willing to learn and gracefully took needed instructions. The culprit that wasn't cooperating was the sun. The sun was blazing and we had a lot of trouble finding a good spot. We made use of the situation at first at first then like magic the Sun started to go down. I was like a kid in a candy store taking advantage of the beautifully lit settings. At that point, we started to ease through the photo shoot. We spent most of our time on the rooftop tennis courts. My instincts later told me its' time to move. We use the side of the building for a while and one more spot near the entrance of the library. I had 14 looks to dress into and we got all 14 looks with the last inch of daylight available. It was a perfect day. No offense to Kevin but the shoot wouldn't have been so successful with him.

The photo shoot was magical. I can't even believe we were able to make it happen. The only reason it even happened was because of LuLu. This was her first time taking photos with a real DLSR camera and I truly believe she produced my best photo shoot in LA yet. My photos are credible. Of course my professional experience played a role but LuLu's professional heart is the reason we had such an amazing outcome. I'm truly blessed and greatful for LuLu's friendship and sincere deication to helping me. With all my heart Thank you LuLus! Namaste!


Sunday, January 21, 2018

* Camera pick up at my place

* Len pick up at Kevin's

* Photo shoot at the WEHO tennis courts with LuLu. It was a long challenging day but greatly successful.

* Ihop treat

* Adding IMDB credits. I randomly decided to add my own credits from past shows I've been on.


Monday, January 22, 2018

* Massive Monster Mayhem audition video posted

* Tennis

* Motorola audition video (sent late at night)


Tuesday, January 23, 2018

* 5 Hour energy VO sent

* Zed audition

* Headshot photo editing


Wednesday, January 24, 2018

* Basketball...4 games winning streak but lost the last one

* Audition...(digital series)

* Photo editing and sent to my agent


Thursday, January 25, 2018

* Breakdown Services workshop

* Aaron's House...graphic design and placing orders...

* Pam became my IMDB sponsor. Whoop Whoop. I'm back on. Current IMDB starmeter ranking at 143,303


Friday, January 26, 2018

* Audition - (Kimpton Hotels)

* Basketball...

* Tennis...singles...I was nearly unstoppable. I beat Erick 3-0 in the match. The sets were 6-2, 6-2 and 7-5


Saturday, January 27, 2018

* Basketball...

* Audition video sent (August)


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