Nik: Not that I have cellulite anywhere on my body (cough), but if I did (cough), I’d recommend this product that I overheard the 40-something-hot-mama-owner-of-a-well-known-italian-eatery saying she slathers on day and night. I mean, if this bella donna can work around the most delicious food in LA and look that good? Yeah, I bought it.
Alex: Is the universe trying to hint at something? Someone at work gave me a sample of this! My skin feels like a baby’s bottom. Hello boys!
Text from Nik to Alex: My pilates instructor is looking for a part-time assistant. Monday and Tuesdays 8-5. $20/hr if you’re interested.
Alex: Yes!! I am! How do I go about securing that?
Nik: Call Noelle. Tell her I told you about the position. I don’t have the number. Google it.
Alex: Is there a time I should call?
Nik: I found the number (310-***-****). Call now because I just left her a message saying you’d be calling.
Alex: Thank you! Just left a message.
Text from Alex to Nik: I’m meeting with Noelle tomorrow at her studio!
Nik: I know. She called me and thanked me for recommending you and said that she trusts she’ll like you. Pretty sure the job is yours if you want it.
Alex: Should I bring a resume when I meet with her? And how dressy should I get?
Alex: Warning!! I’m about to vent… Have you ever had someone you care about question every choice you make? I do and it’s going to stop. Right here, right now. Are you really wearing those shoes? Yes, I am. It’s my opinion that matters. You can guide me, but you can’t walk the path for me. When you constantly state your opinion you’re not letting me form my own. They become your thoughts and your ...
Alex: I was lured into a boutique the other day in Malibu. HOLY SHIT! Do people really pay $118 for a black v-neck with a little pocket on the front left? Even though I walked around pretending like I belonged there, the workers barely acknowledged me, probably because I was wearing tennis shoes and workout pants. Bad move ladies, I’m going to be able to afford nice clothes someday and guess where I’m NOT shopping… ...
Alex: Do people in LA only smile when a camera is present? I don’t get it. Walking to get my second cup of coffee this morning, I smiled at the woman who was walking past me. She gave me a look that could kill, like I should be ashamed of myself for smiling. As I waited in line for coffee, I said hello to the person standing in front of me and he looked at me
Alex: I’m having a moment of weakness. I feel stuck. Moving out to LA makes you realize how much work you really have in front of you. Everyone I meet is an aspiring actress, singer, director, producer… you name it! Everyone has an idea that can be ‘the next big thing.’ Instead of being intimidated, I want to be motivated, but right now I’m just overwhelmed with transition and tired of pretending like it’s easy.
Nik: Remember, making it in LA is a marathon not a sprint. And if you think of it that way, it’ll take some of the pressure off and get you ‘unstuck’. It’s not about how fast you get to where you think you should be, but about moving toward something. Anything. And you’ve got to keep moving because if you stop there’s a beauty queen from Kansas ready to wave and smile her way into your spot. My mantra when I get stuck ie. full of fear and self-doubt: step up or step aside. This works for me because I’m competitive and I’m not stepping aside for anyone. Find a mantra that works for you when you get all locked up in that place of indecisiveness and uncertainty. You know, when I first moved out here,
Nik: Alex, if you want to write for TV, you better start watching lots of it. I usually watch the pilot episode of every new show. Some I’ll stick with, most I won’t. Here are a few I plan on checking out and also the shows I already watch: New: Lucky 7, Sleepy Hollow, Hostages, The Blacklist, The Goldbergs, The Crazy Ones, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Betrayal, Hello Ladies, Masters of Sex, The Paradise, Witches of ...
Alex: I’m not in Wisco anymore! Holy cheese is everyone here super stylish and skinny and tan. I’m still adapting to the way of life out here and more so to the way people dress. My stepmom advised me to only bring my 10 best outfits, as I’d want a whole new wardrobe. But instead of bringing my quesadilla maker, candy dispenser, and a few other cool gadgets, I cram packed my car with clothes. ...
Nik: I used to hate commercials. Specifically, the head rattling blast of noise that infiltrated my quiet night on the couch. Then TiVo came along. Ahh, the genius! I could skip through all those ads with an aggressive flair that screamed “Ha! Take that stupid commercial! My living room is impenetrable!” Additionally, last year, congress passed the CALM Act so Corporate America couldn’t noise pollute our family rooms anymore. But with the ever increasing information ...
