Today marks exactly one week that I've been in Hollywood. It's been quite the adventure. And it's only just begun.
I kind of feel as if I'm in the female version of Entourage, especially since my girlfriends and I hail from Queens, New York. With the exception that we're all trying to make it big instead of living off our friend's fame and fortune. Or rather, soon to be fame and fortune. Wait, what the hell am I talking about, MY fame and fortune! There's the actress, there's the one who's on "hiatus" who's just hanging out, the stand-up comedienne, and myself - the writer. And although I do miss my family and friends back home, I couldn't be luckier than to be out here with my closest friends, sharing in this adventure that we'll never forget, together.
We've done everything from clubbing at celeb hot spots, watch my friend performed her very first stand-up routine, partying in the hills, eating lunch at The Beverly Hills Hotel, shop on Rodeo Drive and Robertson (well, window shopped), and cleaned our new apartment from top to bottom. Since I'm finally on my own for the very first time, I've had to take out the trash, do laundry, make my bed and... clean! (I know, I can't believe it either). And I've met more guys here in one week than I have in NYC in the past year and a half.
I've been insanely busy just networking, trying to make friends and landing some solid advice whether it's from the hot next door neighbor, my friends out here, or even a random person I met at a club. Everybody knows somebody out here. You could strike up a conversation with somebody at the gas station and low and behold, they know somebody that could help you get a job. Yes, it's that crazy! And in the midst of it all, every single person I've met has the exact same story - They came to Hollywood with absolutely no money and a dream. And years later, they're still here.
Yes, my friends and I are definitely living life in the fast lane. But in a good way. (So get your head out of the gutter). I'm absolutely loving this city. The people are either freaks or geeks, which makes the people watching rather fascinating. My friends from LA have been nothing but supportive and helpful, and besides being absolutely beautiful, the possibilities for us here are endless. It's a tough business, but if you know the right people, it's definitely the best business. And in the end, no matter what the outcome, it's all worth it.
And yes, it's definitely more fun with your friends.
9 comments:
Enjoy it.
Sounds like you're having a good time! It's awesome that things are going well so far :). I've never had any desire to actually live in LA, even though I have lots of family there (mostly because I prefer the east coast), but I love visiting because it's so pretty. Good luck with everything!
I was just talking to my friend last night about this. I was saying that there's something so magic about moving out to LA. It must be the collective energy of millions of people who go there with stars in their eyes. I did it once too and I miss it everyday. Cherish it and fight for your dreams. Even if things don't work out the way you want them to, you still have the city. You can still say, "this was when I moved to LA and this is when everything changed."
best,
Teresa
Hi there, it is amazing to be in a new place and experience how other people live, i live in South Africa and we just don't have cities the size that you do, so often it is difficult to relate, so i am going to enjoy readin about your journey
Regards
karen
Thanks so much! You know what, there is something so magical about LA. Everybody does have stars in their eyes. And everybody wants to be somebody. Although people are a bit strange out here, and fake, to say the least, never have I been so inspired.
Hello there fello Zack Morris aficianado. I understand your struggle and have my own love/loathe relationship with LA. I do PR and help people get 'out there' and it's not always pretty. But if you're really into writing, have you thought to take a screen writing class or maybe interning for a newspaper? KIT ;)
Sounds amazing...I am a little bit jealous! :)
I've been dreaming of moving to Hollywood for a while now. I want to be a film maker. I'm tired of making excuses for myself. What finally made you decide to move? Any advice? BTW... I found your blog through David's The Rest Is Still Unwritten... and I'm pretty certain that I'm hooked. ;-)
Thanks so much Becky! I think you should move to Hollywood. Sometimes you just have to take chances! :)
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