Want to be KID again?

Hi there Beautiful souls <3

I have been wanting to share with you all some inner thoughts that have been going on for a while, more like an appreciation phase in my life. As I sit on this bus leaving Monticello, New York going back to the chaos of the city; I realize that Multi-task and commitment are big thangs in the world of an adult. Yup it got a lot more realer.

Theres a beauty in being an artist. Although so many people perceive the industry and everyone that is not known as a "starving artist," I have changed my views on that false advertisement. See the thing is that people only say they are a starving artist because they live pay check by pay check. I'm not going to sit here and lie, it's still happening to me from time to time. But I have never in my life decided to be an artist because I wanted to starve and not have money. Lets face it, money is important and it is a factor to success. But in order to even get there, you have to have some perspective. 

I love to multi-task and I love kids. So what do I do with these passions? I use it as another source to create some sort of income to support my career. Extending yourself to other jobs that you know you are good at and can excel is probably the best thing, that anyone can offer. That way, you create your schedule, the way you know it needs to be and you do not have to worry about just having one job supplying your survival needs and become stressed while you enter the audition room (if you are an actress/actor/singer). But it really goes for any career, you do better when you know your not going in for the job, just for the money *FACTS* aka.. collected information from my sources; people already in the industry that are working.

Somehow this post got way off the topic I intended to talk about HA! Which is about, IMAGINATION. As an actress that constantly has to tap into the beautiful world of my imagination -crossing to a reality, I really really believe that as we grow older we tend to lose that spark. That flame that drove our parents crazy as children, playing with our toys, pretending that we are in the ocean, driving in a car (but its really a box); those kind of moments that we can only replay in our heads and keep to ourselves....or to our close friends.

Just close your eyes for a second and forget the bills, forget the problems, because honestly its all temporarily, and things will get better. They always do. Be a kid again. Theres nothing wrong with that. I mean honestly we all have a kid in us somewhere, we all were kids once right?! Thats the one thing we all have in common as human beings. 

Plan ahead of time and get in the comfort of being free..NO JUDGEMENT ZONE. Since that really gets us nowhere. 

Thats one thing I am definitely appreciative of. Being able to babysit, tutor, connect with kids of all ages. They need someone, besides their parents to penetrate their mind. As a sitter I have the opportunity to shape and guide the child to an extent and that in itself is a gift  because they are the future. Getting kind of emotional here because all my kids that I babysat when I was kid (I know kind of confusing) are all going to college! I can't even believe it, but I make sure that I check in on them. Its the least I can do. ITS FREE. Helping in itself is a free thing to do, it costs nothing but a little of your time. So make time for being a kid.

So much peace and love going your way.

Albamarina N.

The update & the 411

Hi You!!

It's been a bajillion years already, and I have missed you dearly. There is this thing called life that loves to test everything and everything that you are made of..so if you let it get to you, you will only let yourself down! Thats exactly where I've been, in the cloud of depression while cluttering my brain with a thousand more what-ifs, AND what I WANT to do.

Here's my intro video of the Depression stage:

It drove me nuts indeed it really did, but what really killed me was that the simple answer was right in front of me, surrounding me, and was told to me. The plan to ACTION. The hardest part in anything you and everyone else has to do to get to point A and point B.

So, I became inspired by my surroundings and started to change my (oh so not nice thoughts) and wrote down a plan. Ladies and gentlemen, I introduce to you, the 90 Day Goal Challenge.

You may be wondering what in the world is that thing?! Well, I did mention it in the above video, but really worked out the kinks in this one:

Now the real question is, is it really working? And the answer is: It's in progress. The #1 thing that you must do when taking any challenge upon thyself is to Plan ahead of time. What i mean is to really, set out your agenda the day before (in hour blocks) and plan out, each and everything you need to do to get to your big goal.

You have to discipline your self, to do the things you don't want to do, in order to get to the over all goal! Which is a good thing yes indeed, but once you force yourself to do the "hard work" everything that follows become more natural and less forceful. It becomes more of an enjoyment because you remind yourself of that nice big goal up there, waiting for you patiently.

I hope this inspires you to take the challenge and really focus on what you want to do and what you can do with a little bit of specifics, and planning.

Much love,

Albamarina N.

Been forever and I'm quite done with that

The fact that I haven't posted since November clearly make is seem like I have been ghost lol! I have been thinking about this blog and the real posts almost ever week I have not been posting smh. Life has got in the way and so much has occurred but this is the space where I come to and share with all you lovely souls, to converse and share life as an actor and where things are even headed.

So let me catch you up, I've been auditioning for more commercials, and rebranding myself way more. Oh just remembered I need to contact my new Headshot photographer for new head shots ha! I just recently came back from a trip from LA, from meeting new agents and managers. The seminar/ workshop was called " How to get more Acting work" by Lisa Gold and Tyrone Jackson.

It was great information, great networking, and a great push for me to REALLY wanting to move to LA. Not just because of the weather (although it does have a lot of influence), but honestly because its where I should be, commercials, tv, film world!!! Ain't got nothing on NYC!
But at the same time you can build whatever you want ANYWHERE YOU WANT!

It's a reminder I have to remind myself everyday, I am a work in progress. For the better. The most amazing thing is that I am almost done with my book.. yeah I am writing my first ever book. This is a crazy idea I have had for so long, and the fact that I have been doing it without thinking about is even more beautiful. So yes, I am proud of myself.  (   I WILL keep you guys posted:)  )

Moving forward with being positive, practice is important right? But the thing is, being positive all of the time is the real challenge.

How to countinuesly be positive?  Well one way that helps me is organization. Planning when to meditate and give yourself YOU time is important. You can plan out pieces of your whole week, by writing some things into a planner or char/list for the week, It's kind of important doing that every week or every day, because it builds habit and practice, so when you do it naturally its not a hard task. But the beginning of the journey does take discipline. Having a buddy helping you out is also extremely helpful.

Start with simple ways of being positive, have a note of your favorite quote in front of something you see everyday, make positive come to you as you go to it equally. What you put into the universe, does matter- as that and so much more will come right back your way.

With so much peace& love,

Albamarina N.