In Memoriam

A good friend of mine died today, 

and all I could do was cry.

my head accepts what my heart denies,

of what happen then, today. 

the bad news spreads, the tears flow down,

and prayers reach the skies.

for a much loved friend, child, brother and son,

a light for all to see. 

the wait was long, unending, unsure,

yet hope endured, forever strong

but our God’s great will is above our own,

and he took our friend to a heavenly home.

and we are left, to mourn and greive,

and yet rejoice at what our friend has gained.

but still we wish, with all our hearts,

that our good friend did not have to leave.

A very good friend of mine died today,

and all I could do was cry...

Rockin' the World: Final Day

I am FINALLY BACK HOME! WHHOOOOTTT! PARTY!!! (after I get several hours of sleep.)

Last night's awards banquet was wonderful. I wore a blue dress that I ordered custom-made from Hong-Kong. Dinner was good, although we had a little trouble making sure everyone from our group got a seat at nearby tables. It was a delicious buffet, although dessert was a little rich.

After dinner, They started off the ceremony by announcing scholarships from XP Media, The New York Film Academy, and the New York Conservatory for the Dramatic Arts. XP Media was first, and, surprise, Suprise, I won a scholarship! It's for XP Media's Media Bootcamp, which is essentialy intensive training on producing, directing, filming, and editing a movie. I'm really excited about this. There's one in October, but I don't know if my bank account can handle the air fare. and lodging. and food.

After all the scholarships had been awarded, the big thing began: Overall winners for each category. Before I get to that, I should mention the Spirit awards. Interestingly, our winner was Stephanie Kropf. It was interesting because Stephanie wasn't even at the convention. She's going to the January convention. So we don't know if there was a screw-up, or if the award was chosen for actions at the workshops before the convention. we may never know.

Finally. The Overall winners for each category. Since categories were by age, I, of course, had to wait for 15 other categories before finally being called. I didn't win an overall award, but I won as a finalist for actor (which isn't that surprising) and Modeling (I'm still trying to figure out how I got that one.) So now I have two small tropies and a scholarship. Not a bad night, all in all. Then, of course, there was the wrap party.

It was loud. REALLY loud. You could hear it from outside the room, it was so loud. I'm not really a fan of loud music, so I only stayed for twenty minutes. That, and I had to leave at 5 in the morning to catch my flight home.

Oh! I almost forgot to mention my callbacks. If an agent, casting director, or VIP really likes you, they can give you a callback, so they can tell you, and maybe even offer you a scholarship or contract, depending on the VIP. I only got one, and it was from my regional director, who is also an agent. I really didn't get a lot of time with her, so I didn't really get anything from it. (It seemed like she had called back half the convention. and, of course, she had a flight that left almost as soon as callbacks were over.) I was able to leave my headshot with other agents and Casting Directors. so for now, I just have to keep training. (I'm thinking about working in the Enchanted Forest theatrical department next summer.)

So here I am. I have gotten a lot of experience from AMTC. there were a LOT of seminars to attend, and they all had a lot of useful information. And I also got some Ideas for documentaries I could do. (Be afraid. Be VERY afraid. )

So now, I'm going to finish this blog post, link it to Facebook, get a reeeaaalllyyy tall glass of ice water, and go do some resting.

OH NO! I'VE BEEN FOUND! IT'S THE TWINS!!! RUNNNNN!!!!

Rockin' the World: Day 5

My singing competition was last night. I actually saw one of the judges mouthing the words along with me! I was singing Rainbow Connection, for those of you that don't know. (it's the one Kermit the Frog sings. Yeah. That one.) Most of the other singers went for power. I don't sing with a lot of power, so I went for beauty. it was certainly a change.

Today I had TV Commercial, Cold Read, and Spokesperson. Spokesperson was a lot of fun. I got a really loud applause when I did mine. (the MEGAmote) I was in a separate room for TV commercial, so I don't know what kind of applause I got. and I got normal applause for Cold Read. (getting the script about ten minutes before going onstage.)

There are also a lot of seminars and workshops to go to. I was late for one, because I was watching them feed the alligators. (Did I mention there are alligators in this hotel?) There was a really cool one about making short movies, and keeping Christian faith in Hollywood. It gave me a lot of good ideas. (Be very afraid)

ALSO! They are streaming the Talent Show (singing and Dancing) LIVE on the internet. I don't know if I will be in the talent show yet. They will announce it tomorrow, along with the top 40 spokespersons, monoluges, and TV Commercials. then there's the big banquet on Sunday, after callbacks. So once we find out, be sure to tune in!

I am really excited for the next few days. continue to pray for me.

oh, and Baby Alligators :Wub:

Rockin' the World: Day...4?

Sorry I haven't posted in a few days. it's been pretty hectic, and it's only the second day! It was really fun posting in the plane, though. turns out we were over Montana.

I did my first competition last night; Monolouge. for those of you who haven't heard it, I talk about my hometown. you know, how there's only one stoplight, the only rush hour (or rather, rush minute) is when the cattle drive comes through town, the deer everywhere. yeah, that one. I wrote it myself. Which is a good thing. (I don't know how many times I heard the foot fetish one! or the Mcdonalds one.) It was also different from most of the other monolouges. it was like Guys, going on dates with guys, getting revenge on guys, a dog, guys, dating a guy, I live two hours from a wal-mart, guys... You get the Idea. it was certianly memorable.

There are also a couple of colleges here (namely, the New York Film Academy, and the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts) who are offering information. it's a really good opportunity to find out about scholarships. I'm interested in both that are here.

Tonight, I have my singing competition. This is the one that I am the most worried about. I'm not America's next top idol, but I'm pretty good. I just hope I can hit all my notes right...

And sadly, Our little mascot for the blog has been lost. see, there was a 3-D Mickey mouse on a wall on the airport... and I was putting the rock monster on his nose for a picture, and he fell in a crack between mickey and the wall. so now I need to get a new rock monster. I think that was our only one, too... (Daniel, don't kill me! It was an accident!)

wish me luck tonight!

Greetings from 30,000 feet

Check it out! I'm coming to you live from an airplaine 30,000 feet in the air! I am currently on my way to florida!

The view is great. No, I don't know which state I'm over. maybe Montana. But right now I would rather be seeing the back of my eyelids. I did not get a lot of sleep last night. then there's jet lag...

Can't wait! My first competitions start tomorrow. Wish me luck! I'll get pictures from traveling up tonight.

spent yesterday working and shopping for necessary supplies (Eureka Season 3.5 and Oreo cookies!)  We check in today, then catch up on nessecary sleep!

Signing out from 30,000.

Rachel

Rockin' the World: Day 1

Well, this is it. I'm almost packed. I leave tomorrow for the greatest adventure of my life.

Ok, Ok, I still am only half-packed. but it's a start. I just need to get everything ready...

From now until the 12th, I will be posting EVERYTHING here. No Facebook. unless it's reminding people to come here.  Pics. thoughts. video. all here. Don't even THINK about trying anywhere else. only here.


And I be no one has any Idea what I'm talking about.

AMTC. you can check it out at AMTCWorld.com.  Basically, It's my one big chance at a career in the entertainment industry. And the big Convention/competition is this week in florida. So I'm spending over a week in Orlando, singing, monolouging, talking, dancing, and goofing off. (don't tell Mom I said that last one!) It's going to be great.


What? oh right. THE MASCOT! Actually, I have two. One will represent me. the other is the official blog mascot. and he is....


A ROCK MONSTER!

Of course, you may have figured it out from the new title of the blog. or the new URL. >_<

Anyway, I'll have pics up in a bit.!

Comedic pleas

I didn't know my comedies were that funny...

see, I have a couple of comedies on a fan site called BZPower. One I haven't updated in a long time, the other I made recently. I am currently getting pleas (from my brother, friends, and BZP members) to continue writing.

If anyone wants to read them, HERE: BIONICLE Road Trip 2, and My more recent one, BZPower 101. Let me know if you enjoy them!