And, we’re back
Although I’m sure some of you probably doubt I ever left, since I continued to post comments on everyone else’s blog. I needed a little time away from writing on my own. And, we were overdue for a redesign.
Karsh again gets the credit. He updated the MT software and streamlined the look according to my wishes. I had to get rid of those side blogs, they were way too much work. For archiving purposes, they’ve been folded into the main blog entries, so you can look past stuff up if you’re so inclined. But maintaining them as separate spaces was time and labor intensive.
With one space now, I hope to keep things current and updated with some regularity, although I can’t promise any set schedule. Offline life is once again about to pick up. I’ll tell you more in some future posts. I will still comment on the arts, sports, news and other notable milestones as I did in the side blogs, as well as any personal matters I deem suitable.
So what have I been up to during the hiatus? I finished the management program at culinary school in June (I wrapped up the classroom part of the cooking program in April). And I reverted to the same study habits I had from elementary school through college. Our class projects were due the last day, to be presented in front of the class and in report form. We each had to do a business plan for a new food service operation. Mine was for a catering company I may one day launch. We had the entire 9 months to work on it, but of course I did mine the night before. Crunching numbers in a spreadsheet is no fun at 3:00 AM. I finished at 6:00 as the sun was coming up, showered, dressed, went to work, then to class, gave a brilliant presentation (You expected less?) and probably crashed around 10 that evening.
I’m making baby steps back to my acting career. Out of the blue, I got a call from a commercial producer who I had actually never worked for but had always kept on my contact list. She invited me to audition for a series of commercials her company was shooting. At the audition, the casting director liked my look and while I ultimately didn't get the gig, she referred me to some agents. I met with them and they seemed willing to let me freelance with them. So we’ll see where this takes me. After I clear a few things off my plate at work, I should have more time to squeeze auditions and acting gigs in.
Getting back to the gym more regularly, and while I don’t know what I weigh these days, nor do I care, I know I’m firmer and more nimble. Stretching and cardio work has given me more energy and flexibility. I still love a good meal and fight that battle every day, but I also work it off.
The gym visits also created an opportunity to end a long drought--just in time to start another one. Unfortunately I made the fatal mistake of trying to turn it into something it could never be. Silly rabbit. Tricks are for kids.
With five months left to the year, I’ve got some specific goals to accomplish. I’ll keep you posted on those as I continue on this journey.
Posted by bernie at July 25, 2005 8:10 PMTrackBack
Happy to see you're back. :-)
Posted by: Deb at July 25, 2005 9:27 PMAll is right with the world again. WB!!
Posted by: Maurice at July 25, 2005 10:25 PMNot sure the comment took... anyway... now maybe I can get inspired to go back to mine....
Posted by: Maurice at July 25, 2005 10:28 PMWelcome back
Posted by: intellifreak at July 26, 2005 8:23 AMGlad to see your back... and I am loving the new design...
Welcome back! I'm loving the new site! ...very excited about your upcoming post on your journey.
Posted by: Dwayne Wayne at July 26, 2005 11:15 AMWelcome back bruh... The revamp looks great!
Posted by: PonderingNegro at July 26, 2005 12:10 PMWelcome back, Bernie!
Posted by: thaddaeus at July 26, 2005 4:03 PMwelcome back - none of us ever really leave do we
Posted by: lynne at July 26, 2005 11:16 PMYou look wonderful. It's great to see you here again!
Posted by: George at July 27, 2005 7:02 AMSo glad you are back!!
And the site is looking wonderful
Posted by: Mama JunkYard at July 28, 2005 3:35 PMAwwwww....welcome back!
Posted by: James at July 30, 2005 9:14 AMI guess I really need to pull it together.
Posted by: j. brotherlove at August 4, 2005 11:05 PMWelcome back, Bernie!
Posted by: jstheater at August 8, 2005 12:14 PM