Hello world! Welcome back to another blog! Here is what I got up to from the week commencing the 8th April, where it was the last day of Autism Acceptance Week and also the start of Nottingham Puppet Festival. And it has been an eventful week for different reasons. So without further ado, here is what I got up to.
Monday: To start the day off I watched abit of the premier league darts whilst I planned the day ahead. and as always it got me off to a really good start and because I didn’t plan my day yesterday due to being so tired I’m glad I did it then.
I then made my way to work. It was mostly picking where even though it nearly killed my legs off, I’m glad that I got to do it as it helps keep my steps up. One of my work colleagues also mentioned about a programme my dads friend mentioned yesterday and thought of me in the process. If they were the second person to mention it then it must be good. So I need to check it out ASAP.
During lunch I watched Saturday Night Takeaway from a couple of weeks ago. My favourite moment had to be Sam Thompson joining JLS in the final part of sing along live. He was such a bundle of energy in the jungle and seeing him again performing with the band was brilliant. The vocals still needed some work even though he had lessons but do you know what? He was loving every moment of it which was all that matters at the end of the day.
Soon afterwards me and my dad had a game of darts. Like yesterday with my line manager we did the game from 301 where surprisingly I won again. I think I need to start playing like this more often as that’s how we grow at the end of the day. And who knows? Maybe van gerwen will have a new competitor on the horizon.
this was then followed by looking at my audition for the play. I know I’ve only got 2 weeks to look at it, so I did a little bit of facts and questions just so that I can not only see what’s going on in more depth, but add some flavour of my own life in it so I that I can separate the character to myself.
I then had some tea with my Nan and grandad. I didn’t think I’d be that hungry as we went earlier than expected. But I’m glad I did go a sit was delicious. And normally I would have my dinner later on but it’s moments like this where I needed to adapt and change my timings abit. But all in all it was a good meal out with the people I loved.
As I got back I did abit of yoga. And honestly I didn’t want to do it but I needed to relax and unwind after a busy week last week, and I did feel better for it afterwards. I then had a chat with Steve about the film after something came up. Thankfully it’s all been sorted so fingers crossed we can get the footage.
After gathering some scripts for self tapes in the next few weeks of class I then watched the final episode of Trigger Point. Lana was very smart in her plan to take down the terror cell, and in some ways the situation Lana's parents were put in by them has somehow made them stronger. I know it’s not the ideal scenario to be in but sometimes it’s moments like this where you don’t realise what you have until you loose it. And I’m hoping that for Lana's sake and what she’s been through, they can get back on track. I also like how Helen was supportive of Lana despite her revelation in the last episode.
Afterwards thought it was a struggle. As after procrastinating once again not YouTube it took me a while but I finally also posted my video on my view of autism in the workplace. As it was also the final day of autism acceptance week I wanted to post something which I’m hoping will give people a wake up call and learn to embrace our uniqueness. Please see the video here: https://youtu.be/3UwGan1_hGw?si=01vt4CmxGE6h5jSQ
I then did abit of French and planned out my day for tomorrow. I didn’t check my socials knowing I would be up till the crack of dawn but I knew I needed to get to bed.
Tuesday: To start off the day I watched more of the primer league darts from Thursday. It’s very rare for Michael Smith to thrive, but it was clear that Luke Humphries wasn’t at his best that day. But I guess that is normal and that they do have moments where they are abit dodgy. But I can’t wait to see what they bring to the table in the next game.
I then made my way to the gym. It wasn’t my best leg sessions as it was abit of a struggle (but I think it’s because I’m just tired from the past few weeks still). But I got it done as I knew it would make me feel so much better, which it did. I even also managed to practice abit of my song I’m recording this week as well as continue my review of opening night and Shrek. Again I don’t want to put too much pressure on myself but by doing little bits day by day I should have them done by next week if not the week after. So watch this space.
After i got back I applied for some jobs on Mandy (where despite the odd one I missed out on I think I’m on track with them) I started a new podcast from Act On This but with an agent. Even though I’m already repped it’s good to once again gain some insight on how they work with their actors so I can incorporate it into my current agent. I was also surprised that one of their clients is based in Nottingham, and that he was on “Newark Newark”. Even though I’ve heard some mixed opinions on the show I think that’s peaked my interest even more. But I also can’t wait to listen to the rest of it either tomorrow or later on in the week.
During lunch (where as seen below a part of it was a delicious Quiche), I watched abit of Saturday Night Takeaway from last week. So far I’m loving it, from reunions with long lost family to the happiest minute where one person in particular who has motor neurone disease won a takeaway getaway, and it actually got me chocked up. As with the current storyline in coronation street focusing on motor neurone disease it’s amazing that he’s spending what he’s got left helping others with the disease. But my most favourite part was I’m a celebrity get out of my ear… the revenge. And so far ants round was hilarious, and I’m glad that he stuck to his morals when it came to the items of clothing. I can’t wait to see the rest of it to see what things Dec has been told to do.
After lunch I looked on the National Youth Theatre (where some jobs and opportunities came up which I’m intrigued about) and started to relook at my movement reel. I thought I took the photos earlier which I did but then for some reason they were deleted from existence. But thankfully the photos I took were slightly better and as I’m writing this I’ve separated them into different folders. Now all I need to do is send them to people I trust and will give me honest feedback and then book the venue for me to record my movement.
Soon afterwards to wind down I did some more surveys and abit of French. Art the point I’m taking the jump and skipping to where the app has taken me and hope for the best. And it’s also something you’ve just got to do which is feel the fear and do it anyway. I also got a call from Steve about the film, and that despite the editor having a personal setback the footage has been retrieved. I can’t wait to see what’s been made and the tweaks I need from them.
To settle into the evening after going to the shops, I watched the rest of Coronation Street from 1st April, a whole episode from 2nd and the first half of 3rd April. And I have a lot to say about that. Firstly I know that Chesney was looking for a way to save money in Joseph’s uniform, and that even though they hate Linda splashing the cash she knew she was doing it from a good place. And I think this time she means it this time. I was also pleased that Paul got his tablet back after the robbery taking place, even if it did mean Brian taking a beating to get it back. I’m also loving the feud between Daisy and Bethany, as it so reminds me of Eileen and Gail, and now that Bethany is slowly discovering what really happened to Daisy's money even though Ryan and Diane think they’re both being dramatic, the conversation Carla overheard at the factory was the start of everything unfolding. I also know that the bad phone calls Roy keeps getting are horrid (although David’s response was brilliant and it’s most likely something I would do) and looking at the spoilers things will only get worse for him. I also hope that with the end of his marriage, I hope that when Ed looks at just how much debt he’s in, it won’t send him down a dark path again. And you’ve got to feel for Maria as even though I can understand why David and the bridal party were upset, she is seriously worried about Liam giving what he’s been through. And again looking at spoilers even though the ordeal with Mason May possibly be coming to ahead, the after affects of it could spell trouble for her relationship with Gary. And I do hope that Dylan will do the right thing and not fall under masons spell, but fingers crossed when I hopefully watch the rest of that one and yesterdays it may all change.
After gathering some scenes and day player roles from Hollyoaks I watched the final episode of Mr Bates VS The Post Office. You can see how passionate Alan was during the hearing, and when an ex worker from Fujitsu came and explained his side of the story it changed everything. And even though there was a setback financially, those who were wrongly convicted finally got the justice they deserved. And I couldn’t believe it took so long for the case to end. I don’t want to give away any spoilers but let’s say that you would be surprised by the time it did finish. I also wondered if anyone from the group had stayed in contact and if the group was still running? Now that’s something to definitely research.
I then checked my socials and planned out the next day. Whilst I did that I saw the new trailer for Back to Black, which is the about the life of Amy Winehouse. I’ve listened to 3 of her songs now and Back to Black is certainly one for the playlist. It’s also very rare that I’m interested in a film where not only is it a female lead but from someone I’m unfamiliar with. As with King Richard and Oppenheimer it stars people I’ve seen on screen before, but because I want to watch it from the artists peregrine it’s different. So I think it’ll be an interesting watch.
Wednesday: To start the day I watched the rest of the penultimate episode of Saturday Night Takeaway. And decs I’m a celebrity get out of my ear the revenge was definitely once again a favourite. And next time I do yoga I really want to try the humpy hippo lol. And whenever I eat a banana next time I won’t be able to get rid of the picture of Dec with his mouth full of it.
I then made my way to the gym. It was a decent arm session for once and I think that 2 week break of arms had done the trick. As even though I still have a long way to go I’m somehow doing better than previously at arms. And it just goes to show that sometimes taking a break will really help you come back stronger, and I think the boxing did play a big part in it also. I also continued my review of Shrek and opening night. As I’m writing this I managed to type out all the things needed for the review, so now it’s just the case of seeing if it needs expanding without giving away any spoilers and also adding the photos and the names of the songs that were in it and then they’re ready to post.
As I got back I started my filming for various things. Two of them were for auditions I spotted on Mandy (which were simple and I didn’t have alot to work with but I just did it working with what I could’ve had), one was for the chance to be on the last episode of Saturday Night Takeaway and also my song linking to the new Amy winehouse film on Friday. I didn’t think I would be able to do it at first, but once I did it, I was proud of myself. Even though I still have alot of work to do on my singing, a song in this vocal range is a good place to start for me. Let’s hope the fans like this as much as I do.
I then looked through the audition for the play I’m auditioning for followed by my film for the first time. I still couldn’t believe that I made something to present to the whole world. Even though there were moments in there which weren’t in my plan but I thought were very clever, there were some moments that need tweaking. But I’m the whole I think I’ve got a good solid base for the final product.
At lunch I watched the first part of Christine McGuinness: Unmasking My Autism. This follows Christine McGuinness talking about her diagnosis at the age of 33 and looking at why it’s taking longer for females to get diagnosed. And after meeting boxer Leanne and her experience in getting a diagnosis it’s actually quite shocking to hear what she’s been through. I also got to see the Christine McGuinness you don’t see and how she peeps for interviews and how she copes with hypersensitivity. So far it’s been really eye opening and I can’t wait to watch the rest of it later on.
To start the afternoon I set up my new go fund me page for the film to go to festivals (which you can see here: https://gofund.me/a8e1da1c) and looked through more of the play I'm auditioning for. I had to cut my time to look at it down by a few minutes due to watching my film, but I think I’ve done as much research on the character I’m auditioning for as I can, so now I think it’s just reading the lines and being familiar with the character and my objectives.
I then moved onto the mammoth task of gathering some day player roles and time codes of scenes from Coronation Street. I also noticed during it that the previous clips I saved were fit due to copyrights however I can simply research the episode and see if it’s on catch up and take it from there. As I’m writing this I only have 1 episode left to search for them, but as it’s a new director I’ll leave it and then come back to it either later in the week or next week.
To help wind down and let off any unnecessary stress before class I played 2 games of darts by myself. I started from the score 301 and even though it took a while to hit the finishes, I feel like I’ve done well for myself. Next time I play either myself or a family member need to keep count on how many darts I throw in each leg so then I can work my way around finishing with less legs and even aiming towards the classic 9 darter. But overall I’m proud of myself.
I then watched the first half of I’m A Celebrity: The Coming Out Show. So far I’m loving it, seeing what they got up to during their departures, and that it’s not very often that Marvin cries but I think seeing Rochelle and the children on FaceTime (which of course was one of the most beautiful things I’ve seen) is one of those occasions. I also got emotional once again when Tony saw his wife again, and that was only the before and after moments of the show it was shown on. I dread to think how I’d react when he’s reunited with her when his time in the jungle ends. And Nigel garages daughter Isabelle was so grown up when Fred mentioned to her what happened with regards to their opinions on certain topics, and what a grown up girl she is. I can’t wait to watch the rest of it later in the week, especially Sam’s departure as the new king of the jungle (which he still deserves).
I then had my acting class. We had an alumni taking over as my teacher was editing the feature film some of my friends shot last year (and I’m really looking forward to seeing the final product). It felt different things class, as Adam my brain went in and out like the hocky cocky due to not being told about someone else during the session. But I embraced it and along with my scene partner it felt like such a good session. We also discovered alot of things as well. I won’t give too much away but it’s definitely opened my eyes when we looked at the script we were given.
Just before bed I got a message back from the editor about what I said. I don’t know if it’s because I’m lacking in the editing side or if I’m tired but for some reason I got abit annoyed again. So I made the decision to wait until tomorrow to chat to my colleague as with it being so late I know I’ll end up saying something I’ll regret later down the line. So for now an early night and a gym session in the morning will do the trick.
I then ended the day with checking my socials and learning some French. I then also submitted my video for Saturday Night Takeaway. I don’t know what my chances are of being on it, as so many people would’ve applied and I sent mine in quite late. But the fact that I had the motivation to do something like this is enough for me.
Thursday: After waking up from a much needed good night’s sleep (which I did dream something which could be an idea for a new story but forgot it as soon as I woken up) I watched Mondays addition of Hollyoaks. And after that seemingly relaxed but intense showdown with Warren, sienna is not afraid to say it how she is. And knowing Sienna she does know how to pull something off when they least expect it, as even though she wasn’t recording what Warren said, she sure knows how to cover up plan B. And just like Warren with drugs and alcohol, I feel that Marie uses the art of intimacy to forget what’s happened to her son. But after Freddie noticed something odd linking to a conversation he had with marie about their kids, I think she needs to watch her back. And after Dillon and Andre fail to get Vicky something awesome, something from Miley may be even better. But after looking at the spoilers on the next episode, drama is definitely about to kick off.
I then made my way to the gym where even though I didn’t do a boxing session, I still had a good full body workout. I’ve even noticed that by resting my arms it’s made me feel more stronger. I think these last few weeks is what I needed, as I may have mentioned it before but taking the time off has allowed me to come back stronger. And I think that was what I needed and boy needed it I did. I also ran through my audition pieces for the play, where at this point it’s just going through the lines. I know I don’t need to be off script but I think as long as I know my objectives and try to stay away from the script as much as I can I think that’ll help me massively.
As soon as I got back from the gym I talked to Steve about the latest notes I gave on the edit. Yes there are certain things that we can’t do as like Chris Stone mentioned in showreels, you can have a good performance but if the quality is bad then it’ll ruin everything. And even though there are things we can’t do due to the quality possible going bad we need to worn with what we’ve got. But he was adamant that I did a good job and I know I have, but let’s just hope that it a bit with everyone else.
As I got back I updated my budgeting table and cooked the tea. This one was very simple, but sometimes it’s good to go back to basics, and sometimes that’s just the way to go. And with the help of my Nan making the presentation look fancy I think I did a good job.
After cooking the dinner I listened to the rest of the Act On This podcast with the agent. Once again all of the information was very helpful, and the one thing I’ll take away from this chat is that personality is a big thing, I need to get into it, and I can’t shy away from hard work! Because like Matt Hall said, the harder work get done and easier life and the easier work will give me a hard life. And after that podcast I know which route I’m going to go down.
I then moved onto watching Tuesdays addition of Hollyoaks during lunch. I’m glad that Vicky's birthday is going down well, but a surprising visit from her dad is definitely able to do stir things up. I also know that Joel is wondering if Abe was saying about Arlo is true after overhearing a conversation, and that sienna has really got herself in trouble when Sophie has her tablet with the confession on it. And even though Lucas is still under carters spell, Dillon will do anything to help his friend, and I feel that this is just the start of their romance.
I then made my way to work. This one was okay even though I had to reduce for most of the night. I had an interesting conversation with a lady who needs a packet of rolls that taste just right and I also had another game of darts. Although it took me until my break to finish a game, and it just goes to show how much patience you need in a sport like this. Next time this happens I really need to test my willpower on this.
As I got back I watched more of the premier league darts whilst I had my dinner as seen below. I even also managed to plan the next day and apply for the jobs I had to self tape for on Mandy, which for me was a brilliant achievement as even though it was my chance to wind down the sooner I applied for them the better. I also started to plan the next days it wasn’t completely finished but I made a start which was all that mattered.
I then checked my socials on my professional accounts and learning some more French. I even got another free access to super Duolingo, meaning I can correct the hundreds of mistakes from previous sessions. I didn’t use it straight away due to needing to be up early, but I’m glad I got access to it whilst it’s there.
Friday: To start the day I watched a tiny bit of the primer league darts. But before the match even started I had to stop due to technical issues. So I made up for it by posting my version of a song by Amy Winehouse as today is also the day the new film “Back to Black” is released in UK cinemas which tells the story of her life. Please see the link to my cover here: https://youtu.be/32PCHLN2kYQ?si=XKN7da5ZmAWRQHjY
I then of course went to my day job. This was mostly picking and whilst it knackered me out, at least I got my steps up in the process so all is not lost. I even managed to gain some very interesting conversations like someone querying about a certain type of rice and having to deal with the spillage. But all in all for once it was actually a decent day. And I think it all links with the trailer I posted if my film and with it being the release of Back to black. So maybe that was my lucky charm.
As I got back I did a few errands. One of them was sorting out what I’m going to wear for Mondays shoot. It all seemed good from the person who sent out the post, but they gave me the number to the first Ad of the project. So I’m hoping that all is okay with them. This then lead to starting to draft out some new emails and also note dates of when I last emailed creatives and making sure they’re up to date. Thankfully it’s also given me an idea of who I need to contact next and mentions at I’ve been up to and including the film, but also those where I’ve told them what I’ve been up to recent already but then just mention the film.
I then moved onto listening to an actors expo seminar with Paul Woller from Cameron Mackintosh ltd. This was an insightful seminar so far learning how the casting process works and also how they can tailor the audition to the actors need, which I think is brilliant as each creative is different in each stage of their career. I can’t wait to hear the last few minutes of it tomorrow. I then of course walked my dog and did some yoga, which as always helped me wind down for the evening and even more so after the day of what felt like climbing the three peaks.
I then moved onto watching Wednesdays addition of Hollyoaks. Vicky definitely got the surprise of her life, as her dad Donny retuned, but as Andre discovered, not for her entirely. And you know what, I don’t blame Vicky for ruining her dads car with paint after what’s happened. I also hope that Lucas won’t fall into the trap of suppressing “urges” and being true to himself. After his moment with Dillon I can understand why he’s heartbroken but Dillon is wanting him to be happy the right way, and that it’s not a good timing at the moment. And I wonder if the recording is still in Sienna's hands after the showdown with Murphy…
To end the day I watched the last two episodes of series 2 of Big Boys whilst I had my dinner as seen above. And I’m glad Danny stuck it what he believed in when this seemingly nice group of men just weren’t great at all. I’m also glad that Peggy went out on a date again and she looked as though she had a good time. And just as jack was about to get an experience from Oscar he’d never forget, the news about hammock changed everything, which was a nice way to enter the final episode. It was an emotional one in deed as we got to see the lead up to Laurier death, and how that hit hole for me was another question. But I’m glad there was some humour in that journey and from Shannon’s midwives as it mixes up the last episode nicely. And I found out how the hospital can make someone one grow even closer. As Danny took on board Yemi advice and passed it onto Corrine after she told Danny something heartbreaking. And that if there was a third series then I can’t wait to see how their relationship develops. All in all it’s been a good series, and the last scene with grown up jack and Laurie was a nice ending.
I then ended the day with checking the rest of my socials, watching abit of YouTube and learning some languages. I managed to get all my mistakes corrected with Korean and compelled another unit in French. Now tomorrow it’s all about Korean as I start a new unit and look at correcting my mistakes in French. I also planned out the next day as well which was also a bonus for me.
Saturday: To start the day off I watched more of the premier league darts where I watched the full match between Peter wright and Luke Humphries. Even though weight didn’t win I could see he was getting slightly better in his averages. I even had the walk on from Luke littler and rob cross to wake me up so that was a huge plus for me.
I then of course made my way to work. This was mainly picking followed by facing up for the last 30 minutes. For me personally it was what dreams are made of, as it gets my steps in nicely and I even managed to go through my lines for the audition, despite leaving one script upstairs without realising.
After a quick nap and re watching abit it Shrek The Third whilst I had lunch, I updated my blog reviews for Shrek and Opening Night. I didn’t want to get myself overwhelmed but the progress I’m making so far is better than nothing. Now all I need to do is upload the photos onto the page, add on the links so hat those reading it can book tickets and then share it on my socials.
I then moved onto the rest of the Actors Expo seminar with Paul Woller from Cameron Mackintosh LTD. And it also gave me a sense of when they’re casting what, so it’s given me an idea of what i need to work on so that when the time comes for auditions again and I see a certain character I like, if my voice has been developed and suited the role then I may be in with a chance of being seen for at least a 2nd cover (as for those who are new to Cameron they normally place you in that area). This then moved onto the start of a seminar with video games casting director Jessica Jefferies. I’ve seen her on an Act On This podcast before but it was good to watch her again to refresh my memory on how she casts games and how production works. As im writing this I’m half way through the seminar, and I can’t wait to finish that along with two more seminars from Actors Expo that took my interest next week.
To help me take a break from the work I did some surveys. For some reason on one site there’s abit of a technical issue so I just moved onto another site. Even though I got little to hardly any point at all, there’s something about filling in answers that’s just therapeutic.
To settle into the even, I made a start on brain dumping next week knowing that I’d be out to watch a puppet show the next day, whilst I listened to the start of an Act On This Broadcast. So far I’m loving this one as after seeing the news on X formally twitter on self tapes, there are alot of opinions on it. But for me personally self tapes have been a game changer for me. As yes it’s hard to audition for feedback but the amount of time and money it saves as opposed to travelling down makes a huge difference. I can’t wait to watch the rest of it.
I then of course did my ritual walking my dog and doing some yoga. And I actually managed to get them done in the time I scheduled it for for once. I deliberately scheduled in that I would finish them both slightly later and now i know that I’ve done it I’ll do it again.
I then watched Thursdays addition of Hollyoaks. It was a nail biter to say the least after what Maxine did in the last episode. I think now that this is the last straw from Warren, and there’s no way that Ste is going to wriggle his way out of his dirty work. I can also feel for Marie when she found out that Abe was “going to search for Arlo himself” but I dread to think what he’ll really do. And I wonder what idea peri had come up with to help the search? And after Lucas met someone on an app, it really pushed Carter to the limit. And just like Ste with Warren there’s no way Lucas will wriggle his way out of carters spell. And what Carter said was so harmful and so damaging.
In between the episode I watched the rest of Coronation Street from 3rd April followed by two episodes from 8th and 10th. I think we all need m Audrey in our lives after things get too much for Maria, and despite masons threat and abit of a glitch, I’m so glad that Dylan was finally able to tell the truth in court. And maybe Liam’s nightmare over mason may be over, the affect it has on Maria is still a clear barrier. And you definitely wouldn’t want to mess with Carla after discerning about the money. And even though Ryan agreed with her sometimes you can’t help who you love. And despite being held back at first Jenny knew that she was in the wrong just as much as Daisy and I’m glad that she realised it. I’m also glad that Dylan is staying with Sean as even though violet wants what’s best him, I think at this point she was being over protective. But I’m glad that she saw sense. And I hope that Leanne will eventually see that Rowan is slowly luring her into a web of lies. I know I need to be open minded but there comes a point where you know what’s normal and what isn’t, like how much Rowan is charging Leanne. On a more brighter note, after receiving some insurance I’m glad that Ed is using it towards the many debts he has to pay. But after seeing spoilers on socials, things don’t look too good for Roy after a woman who is allegedly Lauren’s mum starts to get involved in the situation.
To finish off the evening I checked my socials from both my professional and personal accounts and did some French. As I’m writing this I managed to catch up on the mistakes I made, and I also did a few rounds in Korean to get myself higher in the leaderboard. Although I had to stop as soon as it was getting late due to being up very early in the morning. So at least I was satisfied with that.
Sunday: To start the day I watched more of the premier league darts from Thursday to keep me energised. All I can say on this one is you wouldn’t want to mess with like littler as once he’s on it and despite a few slip ups, he’s on fire. I then of course made my way to work. I was surprised to see that there was still some picking to do. Not for the whole shift but still for the shift. But in general it was a good one and very relaxed.
I then made my way to Nottingham to watch Dragon. But I realised that I had more time to kill than I thought. So I decided to have a wonder around Nottingham, as I needed to get some pens and I decided to treat myself to a new book which I’ve been wanting to read. I was hoping that they had it in a shop to save me the travel, but unfortunately they didn’t. But the trek was worth it as I got the book I wanted, but I fell into the trap of getting another one after seeing an offer. It wasn’t on my list but do you know what? I might enjoy it. We shall see.
It then came. The puppet show. I was fortunate enough to sit next to a nice man who saw a few puppet shows and afterwards he said that it was strange but good. This show was more of a visual thing, and when the characters talked it did remind me of the dialogue used in shows like Pingu. I did get the gist of the story and I couldn’t help but be intrigued by both the visuals and the puppets collaborating together. So all in all it was a very good show.
On the way back I listened to the rest of an act on this broadcast (where I listened to the last 5 the next day). Some of the stuff Ross said was definitely eye opening for me, and that yes even though my new day job (which hasn’t happened yet but I’m manifesting) May end up being abit of a pay cut, but if it makes me happier and it helps my acting career then it’s a win win. And I know my family do mean well when they say I should stay where I am as I know where I currently work have been good to me, but I just need a change so then I can focus on my acting career full time.
As I got back and settled in I walked my dog and did some yoga. I only did 10 minutes of it due to getting my dinner sorted and making sure I was prepped for the extra work I was doing the next day. But I didn’t use it as an excuse to not do it, and boy did I feel better for it. And it was also a good job that I did it as on the way back I found out that the scheduling for the extra work changed meaning I would need to come later in the day. Even though I scheduled it, surprisingly it did not phase me as much. I think that’s because I knew I couldn’t get much of my tasks done during the day and that after being more open minded, I knew that there were things that maybe the crew had to do that was beyond their control. And also I think the yoga helped me calm down to avoid having a meltdown.
I then moved into watching Fridays addition of Hollyoaks. I know Maxine was trying to avoid going to prison, but it only drove Warren over the edge once again and it’s just a shame that Ste gets the punishment for it. I also know now that Lucas is under Carters full spell, and Dillon cutting ties with him just says it all. And Tyler Conti is really digging into the role of Abe, as his power of manipulation is once again taking its affect. But after seeing the trailer of what’s to come this season I can’t wait for the truth to finally be revealed.
Soon afterwards I watched the rest of Christine McGuinness: Unmasking My Autism. And wow the rest was so powerful. And this id a fine example of parents possibly being a good thing and that because she made the choice to do it, it became a part of her journey. And i truest felt for her when she revealed her past experience with men before meeting paddy, and it does show that women who are autistic are more likely to be put in vulnerable situations especially on the romantic side. BUT the school she went to where it was all autistic girls is a great start to help young girls get the support they need for later on in life. And I do hope that Christine will keep in contact with the mums she met in the group, as I can see it’s helped her massively.
I then of course relaxed into the evening by checking my socials and learning some languages. I managed to complete my daily goals after learning one Korean session and did some sessions in French to help boost me up the leaderboard. Unfortunately I didn’t make it in the top 5 but I was proud of my consistency to show up and develop what I’ve learnt.
What have I learnt this week? Are you going to turn up to your life? A quote that Christine McGuinness said and it will stay with me as well.
See you soon for another blog. Until next time…
This is the autistic actress singing off :)
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