Aren't hummingbirds magical? The first time I saw one, I was blown away. Their fairy like wings and the speed with which they move can make me stand there in awe. Today all of us did that. Ok, so we were a bunch of actors but there were also some cyclists there too and they were just as thrilled-if not more so. One of them also studied zoology so we teased him to go up to the bird. We called him 'birdman' and reproached him for not having the red breasted bird come sit on his hand. This group had just cycled around the world. Yep, the whole world. It took them 3 years and here's the funny part- one of them doesn't even like cycling! Why would you put yourself through the chafing pain? I guess for the sheer joyful experience of seeing everything, every shoreline, every boat and every village road.
Today we sat in a courtyard at the back of a restaurant in Venice beach. We were surrounded by trees and pink flowers and the sun was streaming through the canopy's above our wooden table. It felt so provincial and french. I had just come from miracle class and we were served by a guy called 'Mirage'. How appropriate, I thought to myself. Everyone wanted to know about my miracle class but I had never met these cyclists before, so I was wary. I know that people think these things are a little cuckoo. Strangely they were all into it! Maybe I need to hang out with some more proper people, instead of movie actors and spiritual healers and people who spend their time cycling from continent to continent. But, guess what? I kind of like this motley crew.
I ended the day at acting class where I tried the teacher's technique of NOT looking at the page if you forget a line and just really using the moment to search for it. I tried to find it. I searched every corner of my mind. I told myself not to stress, that it didn't matter! I will just see if it comes! ARGHHH!! WHERE IS IT?? There must have been some seriously good acting going on in this moment. This went on for a ridiculously long period of time and eventually I had to grab the script. FAIL!! It didn't work! I continued on and stayed in character. I made sure to explain that I was trying out this technique so that people didn't think that is what I do all the time! Anyway, the scene was pretty funny in the end, but let's just say it was probably good that it was a class and not a real audition.
After my stupendous performance, I hit Los Feliz for a much needed magarita and taco with my sister's best friend. She works in the fashion industry. Another risk taking venture. It is seemingly paying off for her and I delight in hearing of her success. She leaves town tomorrow for more jet setting adventures. She seems pretty proper to me, even if she does wear a black blazer that deliberately has slits on the biceps.
That's fashion, darling!
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