Getting GLITTER fever!

I think most mom's would agree that keeping up with a regular Mani and Pedi is just plain difficult. With our kiddos, schedules, home and work...how can we possibly touch up our nails? I think it's important for every mom to feel beautiful and sometimes it's the little things (like having our nails looking nice) that can make all the difference in how we feel about ourselves. Thanks to Cosmopolitan Magazine, a very obvious solution was brought to light.

Facets of Fuchsia

 I decided to paint my nails instead of getting them done at a salon. I just don't have the time to go. I painted my nails a dark purple/blue and I absolutely loved the color, especially since it's so fitting for this time of year. After a few days of washing dishes, taking care of my kids, laundry, cleaning etc, my nails began to chip away. I was frustrated at the thought of having to take enough time to make sure my entire finger wasn't purple from the polish. Cosmo made me realize that there is an easy and quick fix to my problem. The solution? Chunky glitter polish. Yep, glitter! Now, at first I thought to myself- "Really? I don't think so....I'm not 15yrs old!". For some reason I felt as though I wasn't able to wear some fun, funky polish. I mean, c'mon...I'm a MOM!! WRONG!!....even more reason to wear some fun colors and top it off with some dazzling glittery polish.

 I picked myself up Revlon's Fuchsia chunky glitter polish and let me tell you how easy it was to put on my nails and how effective it was at covering up the chipped polish that hid underneath. Viola! I saved time covering my chipped nail polish as well as adding a little flare to my style. It's the little beauty tips that help make a mom's life a smidge easier.

I survived.... my auditions.

So, my auditions came and went. All of my preparation for this audition was put to the test the moment that I stepped in front of the casting director's.

The morning of the audition:
I woke up early....REALLY early. Too early in fact. At 4:45am my cell phone alarm went off, echoing in my ear drums. All I could think of was how comfortable my warm bed was. I got ready and left my house hoping to bypass the horrific LA traffic that was more than likely waiting for me. Sure enough I sat in traffic for over an hour. The worst part was I didn't even have my coffee to give me some sort of morning boost!

I arrived at the audition venue and noticed a large line of people wrapping around the old building. As I walked up to the line of people I couldn't help but wonder who was a better vocalist or actor than me. I patiently stood in line until everyone was brought into a large, stuffy room. I soon found out that I wouldn't get the chance to audition for another 6 hours!! Let's fast forward 6hrs, past the boring story of me sitting on my butt for 5 hours and spending the last hour driving to a Starbucks for tea; It was finally time for me to audition!

I stood next to the door that I would soon enter, hoping to amaze the director by giving a superior audition. My heart was beating pretty fast and my palms began t sweat. I kept telling myself to relax as I took in a deep breath but I couldn't help the involuntary shaking. I walked into the audition room, handed the pianist my music and took center stage. I smiled and the director's smiled back. I began to sing "I dreamed a dream" from Les Mis and finished after belting "shame". The director said "that was very good" then looked my resume and head shot over again and then told me thank you for auditioning. I left feeling defeated.

On a positive note~ I am happy with my audition and for the wonderful experience! I love meeting new people and having the chance to do what I love and grow from each audition that I have.

A friend of mine that is a very famous person in the entertainment world once told me this: "there are many talented people in this world but the people that will make it are the one's that can control their nerves. The other 75% wont be able to handle the pressure".

Now that I'm a wife and mommy it is definitely a different "ball game" when going on auditions and being part of the entertainment world. There's a lot of benefit such as how I approach my auditions now that I'm a wife and mom. I appreciate each opportunity and respect the arts to a new level. The trick is balancing it all! That will be a work in progress!