Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Moving on...stirring the sh!t

I resigned from Dark Luna, the theater company I worked with for the past 18 months.

I won't go into the details - no, I'm not being noble, I just finished writing about it in my business blog - you can check it out there.

So now I am focusing on my teaching and auditions.

On that note, I've been asked back to teach at both Rider and Montclair for the fall semester - might even be teaching more classes. More on that when/if things are solidified. Regardless, I'm continuing to build a nice CV. Furthermore, I'm teaching a summer session at Rider, and keeping my fingers crossed for RSAC. I had a great experience teaching there last year, and hope to have that same opportunity.

I also started volunteering for NYCares!

I'm working hard to make some positive changes in my life, as you may be able to deduce.
Removing toxic elements, injecting myself into more constructive environments and around better people.

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

The Best Laid plans...

Alas,

Things did not work out between Sadie and I.
A word to the wise - when adopting a pet, or a rescue dog - one never knows what issues are there until you bring them home. This is especially true of older dogs. Sadie was between 3-4. Certain behavior was engrained in her.

Sadie was(is) a lovable, nurturing, kind spirit. However, she was unable to be left alone. Whenever I did (she would be crated, of course), she became hysterical: crying, screaming, breaking out, breaking into closed doors and chewing clothes. After a little less than a week, I soon found out that I was unable to provide what she needs. Between my acting and teaching schedules, I am not home enough for her. In addition, as I live alone (not even another pet) - I was on my own.

I am saddened and disappointed in myself. But I couldn't in good conscience try to push through this issue knowing that she was hurting herself.

Lessons learned....
G' bye, Sadie.