I've been in Columbia the past 2 weeks and decided to stay a third week. I've been working a lot in the yard and getting some much needed shopping in. My dad started chemotherapy last week for his lung cancer and has to go now once a week. This is tough on my parents because the South Carolina Oncology Associates is on the other side of town and neither can drive there. My dad seems to be doing ok with the chemotherapy. They say he shouldn't lose his hair with the type and dosage he's taking (taxotere) and he seems to be doing ok with the other side affects.
I think I'm going to have to move back to Columbia, so that I can be nearby to help my parents when/if they need it. I'm a little sad at having to leave Los Angeles, but family and friends are the most important part of life. This doesn't mean I'll never go back to LA, but my parents need me right now. When I get back to LA, I have a lot to figure out.
On the bright side of things ...
Living in Columbia will allow me to have a normal size apartment once again. I'll probably be able to visit my friend Mary in DC and my friends in Atlanta since I'll now be within reasonable driving distance. And the constant yard work my parents have will definitely keep me in shape!
When I get back to LA, I'll get a clearer picture of how and when all of this will happen and I plan on working as much as possible over the next couple months.
Been trying to put my new dog training knowledge to good use while I'm here.
Zoey is full of energy and quite smart.
When/if I move to Columbia, I'm hoping I can do some agility course training with her.
On Friday, I had a 4:00 call time for reshoots for a film called Rubicon. They broke for lunch at 4, so I was sent straight to catering when I got there. I was fit earlier in the week as a secretary and the scene was set in 1946. I love doing period work, especially 1940s. They decided to do my hair different from the fitting, so I ended up spending about an hour and a half in the make up/hair trailer. They really did a good job on everyone that I saw there. The men had to have hair cuts, and they looked great! I wish I had a picture, but I had to sign a confidentiality agreement at the fitting so I didn't bring my camera. The disappointing part of the day is that they never did my scene. I got wrapped at 11:00 PM. Yesterday, I worked on Swingtown. I was a typist and my call time was 2:00 PM. I love these afternoon call times! They told all the women to arrive with their hair in curlers. I was looking forward to a fun 70's hairdo. When they took my curlers out, my hair was so curly. Instead of brushing it out, they decided to leave it curly to look like a perm. When we arrived on set, they had glasses for some of us, and sure enough, they gave me a pair. I felt like a cartoon character. I barely recognized my reflection! I'm only walking and filing in one scene, but it was a lot of fun! The crew was laid back and really nice. Today is their last day of shooting, so I assume it will be the last episode of the summer.
Check out my awesome 70's dress! ;)
The glasses make the outfit!
Been trying to put my new dog training knowledge to good use while I'm here.
