Wow. It’s been over 2 weeks since I’ve posted…I’m so sorry!! I’ve been kind of busy. :/ But, I promised I would make this blog to keep everyone informed back home, sooooo I’ll try to make up for lost time!
Lol I can barely remember 2 weeks ago...
So, I had an amazing 4th of July! I went to Manhattan Beach with some of my girls and spent most of the day, and went to an event at the original 90210 beach house! I got to watch fireworks on the beach for the 1st time, so it was a great time. :)
The next day I spent all day at Redondo Beach and watched the sunset! Only downside: I forgot to reapply sunscreen, and I’m still suffering from that mistake. Can you say, regret? Lol
That Thursday I went to tour NBC Studios to reminisce the time I took the tour 9 years ago! When I was 13 I got to meet a lot of the Days of Our Lives cast and was able to see their sets, common rooms, offices, etc. It was one of my first studio tours, and that experience led me to my current interest in the film industry. I didn’t have quite the same experience, but it was fun nonetheless. Afterwards I had nothing to do, so I decided to try my luck again with the Jay Leno show. I was given standby ticket #17 (hopeless). I walked in, and I kid you not, within like 2 minutes of standing in the standby line, I was called over and given someone’s extra ticket! Whoo! I was one of the last people to enter the studio, but I was given a seat on the FRONT ROW right by the band! Lol I was also selected to participate in a pre-show activity where I got a free Jay Leno shirt. :) At the start of the show, I got to run up to the front and shake Jay’s hand, and also got to dance with some of the band members during commercial breaks. It was SO MUCH FUN! After the show I got to talk to Jay for a little bit before he drove off the studio lot. All of that, and I didn’t even have a ticket. Lol Beginner’s luck?? ;)
Saturday I went on a 6 mile hike with some boys from my Bible study in Topanga Park. Many girls were invited, but I was the only girl that showed up. Lol But don’t worry, girls came for the bbq and hot tub session, just not the sweaty hike. Lol They can’t handle it. ;)
Sunday I tried out a new church called Basileia. It’s in walking distance from my apartment, and I really loved the worship time and the message! The people were so friendly and a lot of people came up to me after the service to talk with me, so needless to say, I’m definitely going back on Sunday! :)
After church I was invited to a bbq at the original “Halloween” house owned by producer Michael Mendelsohn! It was so much fun to hang out with friends and meet new people…thanks Skylaaaa!
Sunday night I tried Oasis church with my bestie Nicola! It was amazing, and Nicole Reyes brought what was the best message I’ve heard since I’ve been in LA. God is amazing. I’m so thankful that He has brought people, direction, and blessings into my life here in LA. I can never thank Him enough.
Monday I met with 1st Assistant Director Richard Rosser. We had a very productive meeting, and I’m excited for our future teamwork on some projects!
Tuesday was kind of a rough day for me. I found out that my Papa has Stage 4 T-Cell Lymphoma and they think it might be aggressive. I never thought this would ever happen to my grandpa because he is so healthy and strong, and to see him become so weak and tired all of the time just breaks my heart. He is one of the most influential people in my life, and he has taught me a lot of things. He has been a Free Will Baptist preacher almost his entire life and has blessed and brought God’s word to so many people. He truly is an inspiration to me, and I would appreciate everyone’s prayers. I know that God can heal him…I have faith in that…but, it might be his time to go home, and although I REALLY don’t want that, I know that God’s will is best. I think it’s just hard for me because I’m here in Los Angeles and he and the rest of my fam is in Arkansas, and there’s nothing I can do to help. Anyway, my Papa always has a sense of humor, and so I’m trying to honor him and stay positive and light hearted about the situation. He is finally getting the treatment he deserves, so everything is a lot better. Thank you to all of you back home who have been praying for him, and to all of you who are just now finding out, please pray. I believe in the power of prayer. :) God brought my mom through cancer, and I know He can do it again!!
Wednesday I took a tour of Warner Bros.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AHHH!!!!!!!!!! I loved it! I really don’t even know what to say except that I am always the happiest person I’ve ever been when I’m on a studio backlot. It was epic. Plussssss, afterwards I stayed and talked with our tour guide and found out that he went to the University of Oklahoma too, and we knew some of the same people! I love networking! The best thing about the tour was the wardrobe and props museum which contained Gracie Lou Freebush’s New Jersey dress worn by Sandra Bullock in “Miss Congeniality!” They also had some other “MC” props, so as you can imagine, I was in Heaven!! I also had a delicious strawberry ice cream at the WB ice cream shop that made the day worthwhile! Thanks for the coupon, WB! Ice cream and WB…you can’t beat that! :)
Thursday I had a meeting with Co-Producer of “24,” Paul Gadd. He is a fellow Sooner (which is always a breath of fresh air, b/c of course, we’re the best) and he had a lot of encouragement and advice for me to work in the film industry. Super great guy! That night we had our Bible study, and there’s a sweet little girl who comes with her mom, who has already latched on to me! She is adorable, and when we were singing worship songs, she started singing and my heart melted. After the study, she started randomly singing, “Who run the world? Girls! Who run the world? Girls!” bahaha I’m pretty sure it was the beginning of a BeaUtiful friendship.
Friday I got to help Marissa – my boss for next week – lay some groundwork for our job at Comic Con. I was so blessed to get a job assisting a logistics consultant with 2 Legendary Entertainment panels at Comic Con 2011 in San Diego! I’ll be gone from July 19-25, so if I seem MIA, that’s where I am. It’s going to be CRAZY…I’m talking like minimal to 0 sleep, but it will be fun getting everything together, making sure talent is where they’re supposed to be, and making sure the week goes off successfully! I accept the challenge. ;) I’ve got plenty of RedBull and dry shampoo, so I think I’ll be good! Haha
Friday night I was asked if I wanted a job that night as a set PA (Production Assistant) for a small film by producer Michael Mendelsohn…….DUHHHHH!! Who in their right mind wouldn’t take that opportunity? Lol It was my first job learning about production, and it was a blast!! We filmed from 1 a.m. until 2:30 a.m. and I didn’t get to sleep until like 4 a.m. It was a good thing that I drank a RedBull and a Starbucks energy drink earlier. I swear I’m going to die from overconsumption of ginseng. Anyway, after we wrapped, Michael said I was destined for success in production! YAY! My 1st go at it, and it was apparently a home run! Either he thought I was a great worker, or he just liked the coffee I made him. Lol
Saturday I had an amazing women’s bible study with the girls from Basileia! We talked about how Paul told the church of Corinth that we are all a part of the body of Christ. We may have different talents or gifts, but they are all unique and essential to the body. If you are a hand, you don’t look at a foot and say that you have no need for them, b/c they are different. It was an amazing study about how we need to learn to work together despite our differences, and learn to understand, appreciate and love each individual person. Annnnyyyyyway, it was a great time of studying and prayer. :)
Sunday I went to Basileia again, and then I headed for Redondo Beach to spend some much needed time with my peeps. I pretty much just chilled on the beach, ate a crap ton of food, slept, and then chilled on the beach again in the morning. Lol It was a time of relaxation and rest. Trust me, I needed it.
Tomorrow I’m waking up at 6:45 a.m. and getting ready to head to San Diego for the week! If you can, PLEASE do not call or text me b/c I need to keep my phone line open for the Legendary Ent. staff in case they need to contact me. I more than likely will not be able to answer any calls/texts b/c I’ll be working my little tush off! :) If I do have some down time, I will contact YOU. Thanks friends! I can’t wait to blog again…hopefully not in 3 weeks. Lol
Love you all,
-Lish
