Magic carpets come and go.

Just when I thought I was about to become a proper person and start working again, the rug was pulled from under my feet. A bit of unsettling news yesterday. I thought I had an acting job only to discover that I was not approved by the network executives even though I was the producers' and director's choice. I guess you could say it was slightly depressing. Now I am supposed to ramp myself up and get very excited about a role in a silly film that I can hardly bring myself to work on. The character has a scene where some guy snorts blow off her breasts. That, my friends, is another fine example of the wonderful female roles they are writing for actresses. That audition is tomorrow.

Since I last blogged, I have done so many things. I am now actually slightly more of a proper person than I was before. Can you tell why? I have been approved by the US government as a permanent resident! I am now the proud holder of a green card and can stay living in this country. This was a huge relief as I was very stressed not knowing whether I would have to stay or go. In work news, I screen-tested on a film that I love. No news yet. In life news, I went to New York for a week with Langford. We had such a wonderful time, roaming the streets and going to plays and catching up with friends. I was lucky enough to see 'Lend Me a Tenor' starring Anthony La Paglia and Tony Shaloub. They both delivered hilarious performances. I also caught 'The Bachelorette' at The Second Stage Theater and admired Fran Kranz's performance.

One of the other things that happened was that I thought I was going to die. Seriously. I was in a dress shop when a shoplifter started attacking the store girl. Suddenly, everyone was screaming and the shoplifter ( a rabid, crazy haired woman) bit through the finger right to the bone of another customer and sprayed blood everywhere. She was strangling the shop girl and another customer tried to hit her on the head. I then pushed the clothes rack on to her in an effort of heroism but it didn't really do anything. Finally, she left and ran down the street. I was very shaken by the whole experience. I spent some time at the Soho House pool to calm down.

I am also trying to think of scripts and stories to tell and ways to make money. I will let you know if I suddenly become a millionaire, but hopefully, I'll be a proper person first.