Fun Surprise

I shot a Jeep commercial in December and was pleasantly surprised to see it debut at the Super Bowl tonight. I've been getting messages from so many friends and loved ones congratulating me--it's been thrilling.

The timing is very appropriate, and I'll tell you why. Just last night I was telling Matt how terrifying acting is, how hard it is to be an artist and to have to ask for permission to do the work I love.

I feel like today the universe reminded me that there is no use in letting fear in my heart. "Making it" might take me years, or I could get a break out role tomorrow--there is no way of knowing, so I shouldn't waste time being afraid.

For anyone else who feels this way about creative pursuits or starting your own business, I highly recommend The War of Art. I just bought it and I read it in one day--so inspiring and enlightening!

♥ Shannon

Busy Time of Year!

So in the acting world I'm learning that you don't really get a vacation except *maybe* between Christmas and New Year's, but then you better get back quick and hit the ground running!

I came back from my snow trip and took new headshots the next day, then immediately ordered post cards and prints to get in some networking while this season's shows are still filming. I'm also taking a great workshop and getting ready to shoot my new demo reel, meanwhile prepping for and going out on auditions. So busy and unpredictable! I kind of love it.

I will say a fun part of being SAG-AFTRA is that I get to vote for the SAG Awards. I'm taking my job as voter very seriously! Yesterday I thought I was going to write some postcards whilst I watched "The Impossible", but instead I sat there in rapt attention, weeping and pulling out my hair. Amazing movie. I mean, Jennifer Lawrence is adorable in "Silver Linings Playbook", but go watch Naomi Watts and tell me there is a comparison! And I haven't even gotten to "Zero Dark Thirty" or "Rust and Bone" yet--great talents to watch!

How is your January going so far?

♥ Shannon