GUT CHECK TIME - 2017 Goals Progress Report

GUT CHECK TIME!

100 days left of 2017. How close am I to achieving my goals set for 2017, keeping in mind the absolute shit-show this year has been? Not an excuse, merely a bigger obstacle than I anticipated.

Physical

- Lose 30 lbs (5%) - This remains the white whale (pun intended). I've lost 5lbs. I am shooting for at least 10 more before 2018

- Do full splits on both sides (50%) - I can do full on the right. Left is taking her time. Hip trouble is not helping, but dancing every day totally is

- Full headstand w/o the wall (5%) - I can lean my body against the wall. This is still possible before the end of the year though!

- 6 halfs and 3 fulls (10%) - not nearly enough races this year. However, I have New Mexico in Oct, a 5k this weekend and at least 3 more 5ks before the end of the year. Will most likely get another half in there as well now that the weather is gorgeous

- Run/walk 2017 miles (64%) - I am on track to complete this one!

Money

- Pay down $20k (15%) - I'm chipping away at this. Still have 5 years of debt ahead of me, but at least I can see the light at the end of the tunnel!

- Build emergency fund (6%) - I have $400 in savings. More than I've had in the past. Less than ideal.

Travel

- SDCC for full 4 days (50%) I was able to go out for 2 days and it was wonderful

- 2 new marathon states (50%) I'll get NM done but probably not a second state

- See family 4 times (50%) January show and 4th of July celebrations! Will see them in Nov and December

Career

- Book shows consistently (100%!) I have worked my butt off and have booked a show every month in 2017 so far. My career is moving forward!

- $5k in income (100%!) I thought I set a too lofty of a goal here. But I set it and I achieved it! It feels good to be validated!

- Get an agent (0%) This is still on going. I need an agent so I can make more money and quit my "day job", allowing me to be a full time entertainer. I know it's possible!

Looks like I have some work to do! #LetsDoThis

8 Hours of Acting?!!?

At school we are given a schedule every Friday for the following week. They call the classes "modules" and the set up is pretty much the same week to week. When I get the schedule today (30 Sept 2011) for the following week I almost fall out of my chair. I look at Friday- 900-1300 Acting Workshop, then lunch, then 1400-1800 Acting Workshop.

8 HOURS OF ACTING?!!? In one day?!!? Who does that?


Apparently The Birmingham School of Acting.

I feel a real sense of panic. A sense of confusion and something that feels like defeat. I'm out of my league. I don't know what I'm doing here. How am I going to fill 8 hours of anything, except sitting on my ass in a chair? What would ANYONE do? Rehearsals usually aren't that long and even then you have an end result.

I feel I am completely out of my league here. There is a brief moment of panic and I seriously start to rethink the idea of spending 10 weeks in a place that forces me to act for 20 hours every week. Oh, did I not mention that before the 8 hours on Friday we have three, 4 hour blocks during the week? It's a lot of acting.

Dear Amie,

This is why you're here. This is why you're spending thousands of dollars. This is how you're going to change your life.

This is where you are meant to be.

Shut up and go to acting class.

Sincerely,

Future Amie

Damn, Future Amie can be quite bossy sometimes. And she's usually.....always.....correct.

Twitter learnings

Twitter is an interesting thing. As with many things in my life, I started my adventure without really knowing what I wanted out of it or what I was willing to put into it. After four days I can say I am slightly addicted to at least checking in to everything once an hour. Even more than before. Check on facebook people, check in on fourswuare and read Twitter. I knew this would happen. I have an addictive personality in general. I fall too hard for guys, eat too much of a good thing and can’t seem to stop myself with shoes. What I wasn’t prepared for was the random crap I would be introduced to.

Examples:

- I tweet about Vegas and am bombarded with offers for the hottest Vegas nightlife
- I tweet about apple and all my Mac friends come to its defense
- I tweet about needing a new dress and am sent offers for free online coupons.

It’s pretty amazing actually. The best one? I tweet about not being able to read Time magazine anymore because it gives me anxiety attacks because I want to fix everything. I get a response for an anti-anxiety drug.

Good to know that if I ever do need access to nightlife, computer advice or meds, Twitter and all my Twitter-ettes will be there to help me.

Follow me on Twitter! SingingAmieB

(Soon I’ll figure out how to link this blog…..all in good time.)

Here are my tweets so far:

46- correction- you CAN'T let go if you're holding on.
45- Time magazine is why I have anxiety attacks. I can't fix it all and I want to.
44- Thank you and happy birthday to #annakournikova for taking on the banner of keeping 30s sexy. It was getting heavy
43- And THAT, ladies and gentlemen is how you do it.
42- another boring day, another value-losing dollar. Nice to think about having all next week off though!
41- why is everyone excited about iCloud? Pay so I can access the music I already own? Honestly don't get it. But happy people are happy.
40- Good run, load of laundry and Greys Anatomy. Not so bad for a Monday. See you tomorrow!
39- Lawn is mowed! And I tortured the cat by leaving Best In Show in while I was outside
38- nice easy drive home. I like it
37- just sat and listened to all the teasers of the new #sarahjarosz album. I'm in love, again.
36- #Groupon rocks! Just printed out my deal for #oldnavy. Time to shop!!
35- was just handed a ridiculously time wasting assignment. Thank goodness the workday eventually ends
34- looking for places to rent for the summer. Not looking forward to packing.
33- working working working. Wishing I was still in #Vegas.....
32- Have a night totally empty for the first time in a while. What should I do?
31- Happy Monday. Eventful weekend and ready for a quiet day at work. Followers? 49.
30- last tweet of the weekend. Such a good time!
28- @ the petstore. Couldn't leave without donating cans of cat food to homeless kitties
27- you'll never guess- still here!! Don't be jealous. You know you want to sit around all day too.
26- okay. Three hours in. Of sitting. I'm losing steam.....
25- Still sitting at a callback. This is the hard part most of the time.
24- it's a little unnerving to look at how much life can get turned upside down in only 5 days.
23- just met a dog whose head came to my chest and I'm wearing heels. That's a big dog.
22- hello long beach. I missed you!!
21- my favorite feature of Roxie, my car? #Ford Sync where I can play my iPhone through speakers via Bluetooth. What's yours?
20- goodbye Vegas. :(
I checked in at The Chandelier (3708 Las Vegas Blvd S) on #Yelp http://bit.ly/gLb7VR
19- drinks IN a #Chandelier?!!? Who thinks of this? I love this city. #lasvegas
18- Afton and I are going to start a girl band covering 'Pocketful of Sunshine'. We need a name....
17- I am currently a green room in Vegas. Wahoo!!
16- I just ran down Las Vegas Blvd in 4' heels and a strapless mini dress. Hooray Vegas!
15- free Elvis show? Yes please!!
14- why why why WHY are you smoking and holding your baby?!!!
13- patiently waiting for my peeps to get here. Best clubs? Fave drinks? Awesome shows? I loVe Vegas. Tell me what you like about it!
12- $50 gift card to Macy's. Off to buy a dress for tonight! Do you have a favorite style? Suggestions are welcome.
11- my friend Mel has a press pass for the miss USA pageant. Not gonna lie, I'm a little jealous.
10- impromptu lunch with Melodye! Gotta love it!
9- Sun moved. Time to shift chairs!
8- I need a sexier hobby. Anyone have any ideas?
7- I'm not just water-skiing, I'm boxing water-skiing. I do love pod advertising.
6- I think I'll only do this project while awake. Just as interesting. Woke up in Vegas. Not a bad start to the weekend.
5- #ladygaga uses baby food to keep in shape. Hmmm....do they have steak flavored baby food? a good red wine? Wait. Yuck. I'll eat the steak
4- I can't even imagine losing a part of my body, let alone a hand. So very thankful for my health.
3- I truly hate the awful advice #drlaura gives. She just told a woman to stay in a marriage with an alcoholic. WTF?!!?
2- Vegas Vegas Vegas!! Where do you like to eat when there?
1- First of 3,360. What have I gotten into? #bigprojects