Tuesday, May 22, 2012

She's Got Stars In Her Eyes

Two months later, here I am. Sitting in the same seat, pounding head, hot, sweaty, mentally exhausted, and all I can think about is just how lucky I am to have this life. People go on days, weeks, months, years without doing everything in their power to just live. I am so proud to say that despite the physical abnormalities that come with having a stressful job, I love every piece, portion and part of my life.

Within a matter of 9 days, I accomplished 3 things that have rendered me... well... begging for more!

May 11: Autism Awareness Fashion Show 
This was my third NYC Fashion Show and I couldn't have been more thankful for being a part of yet another great cause. I have always been a philanthropist; a HUGE supporter of causes that serve to focus on the welfare of people, animals and the earths entirety. I was able to work with some very professional and determined individuals and make some new friends in the process (which is ALWAYS good!). My heart goes out to every person who supported us models, designers and artists that night. To my boyfriend, my biggest supporter, who came to my first show and loved it! And an even bigger thank you to those who support Autism Awareness.



May 17: My red carpet movie premiere in Time Square's AMC Theater for "Brooklyn Gangster: The Story of Jose Lucas"
What a trip! Speaking of feeling grateful... If you would have asked me 2 years ago if I would ever consider acting, I would have laughed. Me? Acting? Shy little old me? No way, no how! Boy how times change... I was introduced to acting by my wonderful boyfriend (who is an actor) and have been hooked since. When I found out that I had landed my first speaking role in a film last year after my audition, I was speechless. Okay, that's cool, I thought... but when they told me that it was going to be shown in Times Square's AMC Theater...I was floored. Luckily, I was very prepared (thanks to my biggest support team who came out with me on the night of my premiere). This was one of the most amazing nights of my life - a night I will never forget. I had my boyfriend, my 2 closest friends, my mom and family friend. I couldn't have asked for a better support system. I had such an amazing experience watching myself on the big screen. It was so enthralling, I am just aching for more! Who knows... it might happen again ;)




May 20: 2012 NYC AIDS Walk
I had been planning this walk en lieu of my uncle who had passed away from AIDS, for so long. I had signed up for this walk last year (under the same team name: Laughter in the Rain), but it had been raining cats and dogs... lucky for me, this year it was sunny and just about 80 deg.  This day was everything I had ever wanted it to be. My amazing boyfriend joined me in walking a sweltering 6.2 miles in the heat throughout NYC as we fought together for the cure for AIDS. I made us t-shirts that said, "I Walk For My Uncle" with a red ribbon on the front and I made him one that said (and this was his idea) "I Walk For Her Uncle" with a huge red arrow pointing to his right (I made sure to stay on his right, holding his hand, the entire time). It was such an exhilarating feeling knowing that A) I was doing something, yet again, for the good of mankind, B) I was finally getting the chance to represent someone in my family who was strong, intelligent and unforgettable and C) I had someone with me, supporting me and my love for causes, whom I love with all of my heart. 3.5 hours and over $4 million dollars later, we completed the walk! 



It was truly the best week of my life <3