Thought I'd give you something new to read since you're usually my only reader. You know how everything is going so no need to tell you stuff you already know. I love you and thanks for being my number one fan!!!
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Thursday, August 30, 2012
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Goodbye NY, Hello FL...surprise!
I'm both happy and sad to say that I am no longer in NY and am now in Florida. Happy because I have missed FL and its always good to come home...Sad because I do miss NY, my NY family and my friends (both old and new)...and then Happy to done with Project Runway and nomad living...but then sad for not finishing out the last few days of the show.
Anyways, I had a Skype interview for an Producer's assistant position with the same company DE works for on the CBS lot. Now, optimistically hoping I get the job and also playing out my long planned surprise birthday visit for my mom, I cut out on Project Runway about 4 days before wrap so I could spend some time in Florida, surprise mom for her bday and make it back to LA before the producer makes a decision.
I told my co-workers that I had a second interview which is why I was leaving early. They, though wishing I could stay for one of the most stressful weeks of the production, understood why I needed to leave and wished me well, since it would be a job in scripted TV...which pretty much everyone in TV would like to do.
As it turns out, I do have a second interview on Monday, so it actually wasn't a lie. But it is perfect timing. I'll have a few days visiting in Florida and make it back in time for the second/face to face interview...which will hopefully end in a job offer. God willing.
On another note, on my last day on Project Runway I had a mini conversation with Heidi...that's right, Heidi Klum. We were both in the bathroom and she was washing her hands when I came out of the stall. She smiled and said hello to me and I asked her how she was doing. We talked 'small talk' for a little bit, then I told her I loved her shoes. She'd worn them before and I loved them then. We talked about how they are nice to look at and sit but not to walk in...but it was a nice conversation. About 5 minutes worth of conversation, started by her...then ended by her make-up artist...cool non the less. She always seemed nice and fun on set...but she was nice and fun with me!
Just because I like them and my friend on the show cleans Heidi's dressing room...here's a picture!
They are Jimmy Choos...at least 6 inches and fabulous!!!
Well...the day is ending and while I don't need to get up and go to work in the morning, I should start to wind down...just because I can.
I press on...
Anyways, I had a Skype interview for an Producer's assistant position with the same company DE works for on the CBS lot. Now, optimistically hoping I get the job and also playing out my long planned surprise birthday visit for my mom, I cut out on Project Runway about 4 days before wrap so I could spend some time in Florida, surprise mom for her bday and make it back to LA before the producer makes a decision.
I told my co-workers that I had a second interview which is why I was leaving early. They, though wishing I could stay for one of the most stressful weeks of the production, understood why I needed to leave and wished me well, since it would be a job in scripted TV...which pretty much everyone in TV would like to do.
As it turns out, I do have a second interview on Monday, so it actually wasn't a lie. But it is perfect timing. I'll have a few days visiting in Florida and make it back in time for the second/face to face interview...which will hopefully end in a job offer. God willing.
On another note, on my last day on Project Runway I had a mini conversation with Heidi...that's right, Heidi Klum. We were both in the bathroom and she was washing her hands when I came out of the stall. She smiled and said hello to me and I asked her how she was doing. We talked 'small talk' for a little bit, then I told her I loved her shoes. She'd worn them before and I loved them then. We talked about how they are nice to look at and sit but not to walk in...but it was a nice conversation. About 5 minutes worth of conversation, started by her...then ended by her make-up artist...cool non the less. She always seemed nice and fun on set...but she was nice and fun with me!
Just because I like them and my friend on the show cleans Heidi's dressing room...here's a picture!
They are Jimmy Choos...at least 6 inches and fabulous!!!
Well...the day is ending and while I don't need to get up and go to work in the morning, I should start to wind down...just because I can.
I press on...
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Its been a while...
Its been a little bit since the last post...and obviously that's due to work, which is going well. I'm finding more of a routine with the AD team, so I don't feel so useless. I have more tasks to do and know more about what they do on this show so I can be more pro-active. The first set PA quit; they replaced him with the Production Key PA (who is basically in charge of all the other PAs), but the AD didn't much care for her...so she's out...after only one day.
Small aside...if the AD (this AD, not all ADs) doesn't like you or you do something she doesn't agree with...then the AD WILL find a way to get you off her team or fired. In this case she is just off the team...the production really can't afford to loose any more Pas (key or otherwise) this close to the end of production.
In this particular instance, this Key PA sent an email to the Line Producer about a typo that left the 'Key' off her title on the call sheet...which you DO NOT DO...as the line producer is over all the money and is kind of a big deal...especially over something so trivial. If anything, you talk to the Production coordinator or 2nd AD at best. Basically it's like overstepping your bounds, and she did it at the detriment of her position with the AD team...and possibly her ability to work with certain productions again.
So, now there is another set PA and we get along pretty well. There's only a few more weeks to go, so it should work out.
The place I'm staying is doing me well. I'm looking forward to a day off (even though I'm off today...I just found out a little late) so that I can go to a show...and do other touristy things!
I want to be more frequent with the postings, as each day is a blur the next day and so I forget a lot of stuff that I'd like to write about...but 4am mornings and late nights kinda keep me from doing it all the time. I'll try to do better.
I press on.
Small aside...if the AD (this AD, not all ADs) doesn't like you or you do something she doesn't agree with...then the AD WILL find a way to get you off her team or fired. In this case she is just off the team...the production really can't afford to loose any more Pas (key or otherwise) this close to the end of production.
In this particular instance, this Key PA sent an email to the Line Producer about a typo that left the 'Key' off her title on the call sheet...which you DO NOT DO...as the line producer is over all the money and is kind of a big deal...especially over something so trivial. If anything, you talk to the Production coordinator or 2nd AD at best. Basically it's like overstepping your bounds, and she did it at the detriment of her position with the AD team...and possibly her ability to work with certain productions again.
So, now there is another set PA and we get along pretty well. There's only a few more weeks to go, so it should work out.
The place I'm staying is doing me well. I'm looking forward to a day off (even though I'm off today...I just found out a little late) so that I can go to a show...and do other touristy things!
I want to be more frequent with the postings, as each day is a blur the next day and so I forget a lot of stuff that I'd like to write about...but 4am mornings and late nights kinda keep me from doing it all the time. I'll try to do better.
I press on.
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