The long drive to Utah seemed faster than usual. It was probably because we stopped midway at my brother's house and my children absolutely adore their cousins and played with them every second they could.
But after Grandma and Grandpa O had taken them the feeling of being alone in the car felt so strange. Like suddenly I wasn't quite me. Then I looked down at the title of the song that was playing on the radio and I laughed. It said, to my eyes the first time, "It's time for you." I laughed and read it again, "It's time for bed." Kids music. But, somehow it felt like a little thrilling gift. A gift of reminding me that this is right for me, right now. I'm being guided and directed.
That feeling came again as I prayed this morning, in the car on my way to Provo and few moments into the meeting.
I left early to go to Provo because I needed to go to the store and they have the same store in Provo and I did not want to be late. They finished their pre-work early and guess what?! I was late! I can't help that I am directionally impaired--even with a GPS. I pulled into a parking lot--across the street from the film studio--and didn't see the 1.5-foot tall curb and smashed my front bumper into it. I heard a crunch, but thought it was more the bumper going over the curb--it was a bit more than that. Oy! I pulled out of the parking lot and saw these children making shocked faces at me. I rolled down the window and said, "Does it look bad?" They nodded in great consternation and their mom came out and helped me snap the bumper back on.
Then I went the wrong way again and called Ron Tanner. He's pretty much a super-mentor. He guided me back to the right place and I walked into the meeting, not the only person late since they bumped it up. Whew!
I was so nervous and excited. I guess they all know now, whatever I am lacking, I have the enthusiasm to make up for it.
The people working on this film are so nice! I immediately felt welcomed. Though I should have gone over all the faces on IMDB before I got there. I met S Lee first and then Ron Tanner who gave me a hug--over 123 emails and a phone call every couple of days for the last three weeks, it felt right.
I have had to cancel several women for one scene that I overbooked. Cringe! That may be my least favorite part, especially since one extra, Utahna Jessop, worked all day to find people and she found 6 women. I even had to cancel my mom. :/
But, I am still learning and enjoying this. We read through the script, talked about locations, extras, make-up, and props.
When TC introduced me, he told everyone that I'd sent him a letter. Ron told everyone I was a fan. TC said that they were watching me to see if I would do something strange. Ha! I said I wasn't planning on anything strange. I honestly couldn't think what to say, but everyone chuckled. No words needed. Phew!
This was posted over a month after this happened.
But after Grandma and Grandpa O had taken them the feeling of being alone in the car felt so strange. Like suddenly I wasn't quite me. Then I looked down at the title of the song that was playing on the radio and I laughed. It said, to my eyes the first time, "It's time for you." I laughed and read it again, "It's time for bed." Kids music. But, somehow it felt like a little thrilling gift. A gift of reminding me that this is right for me, right now. I'm being guided and directed.
That feeling came again as I prayed this morning, in the car on my way to Provo and few moments into the meeting.
I left early to go to Provo because I needed to go to the store and they have the same store in Provo and I did not want to be late. They finished their pre-work early and guess what?! I was late! I can't help that I am directionally impaired--even with a GPS. I pulled into a parking lot--across the street from the film studio--and didn't see the 1.5-foot tall curb and smashed my front bumper into it. I heard a crunch, but thought it was more the bumper going over the curb--it was a bit more than that. Oy! I pulled out of the parking lot and saw these children making shocked faces at me. I rolled down the window and said, "Does it look bad?" They nodded in great consternation and their mom came out and helped me snap the bumper back on.
Then I went the wrong way again and called Ron Tanner. He's pretty much a super-mentor. He guided me back to the right place and I walked into the meeting, not the only person late since they bumped it up. Whew!
I was so nervous and excited. I guess they all know now, whatever I am lacking, I have the enthusiasm to make up for it.
The people working on this film are so nice! I immediately felt welcomed. Though I should have gone over all the faces on IMDB before I got there. I met S Lee first and then Ron Tanner who gave me a hug--over 123 emails and a phone call every couple of days for the last three weeks, it felt right.
I have had to cancel several women for one scene that I overbooked. Cringe! That may be my least favorite part, especially since one extra, Utahna Jessop, worked all day to find people and she found 6 women. I even had to cancel my mom. :/
But, I am still learning and enjoying this. We read through the script, talked about locations, extras, make-up, and props.
When TC introduced me, he told everyone that I'd sent him a letter. Ron told everyone I was a fan. TC said that they were watching me to see if I would do something strange. Ha! I said I wasn't planning on anything strange. I honestly couldn't think what to say, but everyone chuckled. No words needed. Phew!
This was posted over a month after this happened.
