So things have changed considerably since my last post. you read that the excitement of my week was watching hocus pocus (seriously - i love that movie!) but when you think about it being in LA and a movie being the highlight of your week?? ok.
I was totally stressing about buying a shitty shitty bang bang (car)..
little did I know you had to get the car to have a smog check (for faults..) and if you bought it not knowing you would have to pay more money...then get it registered with proof of smog..then obviously gas...parking money..etc. I have no job. running low on cash...it really wasn't working out without a job (or a working visa - which is making it 10 x harder getting ANY job, so yes, i am not a weird person that can't get a job, i don't have a bloody visa - giving me the shits to be honest - as you can imagine)
last week i had been going to cafes/retail/restaraunts etc asking for a job - 'where are you from?
'australia'
'do you have a visa?'
'i'm on a tourist visa but i have a SS'
'sorry can't hire you but some places will'
After many attempts of trying to get a job, finding a car - i was thoroughly exhausted. i took one day as time out. i thought to myself, i just can't afford to get a car, i can't get a job without a visa. all was failing. i told my family i was coming home november. i had actually given up. i tried everything. i was at my lowest point. couldn't go further.
at that moment of giving up - my friend msg'd me saying i could borrow her car. amazing. i have known her for just over a month. i couldn't believe it & forever thankful. so taking it as a sign. i must stay. I believe it is a sign. I am going to stay. stick it through. make it happen.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Saturday Nights
Firstly, this picture makes me laugh. (from post secret)
I guess my fridge is not as full as I'd like it to be - if you are worrying about me.. donations can be made here
ha.
anyway. so glam lala land. how has my week been? slow. however i have met
2 x Casting Directors
1 x Talent Agent
3 x Producers
Just for meet and greet. I am surprised and happy that are taking the time to meet me. Although there are lack of jobs, they offer great advice. Definitely recommend this when you are looking for a job. Don't just look for a job. Meet with people. It will open more doors.
So. That probably added up to about 5 hrs of my time this week. And the rest? I am researching hours and hours, sending emails, making phone calls to meet with more people. It may seem amazing to you - but I know the time behind this. And it is soooo slow. And gets hard without friends/family to occupy yourself around the clock!
My next dilemma($$$) is getting a car. So i guess there will be less food in the fridge. why am i getting a car? for the people in LA, you know already. For the people else where, well when you come to LA, you will see! i'm not sure which takes longer - walking or catching the bus? probably the bus.
Tonight is Saturday night. and here i am in lala land - west hollywood(!!!). in my apartment. and that is what it seemed like until Hocus Pocus came on! Lame? hey you come to LA and do what I am doing....!
This post probably doesn't make sense - I am so distracted by Hocus Pocus & I have been to Salem :)
I guess my fridge is not as full as I'd like it to be - if you are worrying about me.. donations can be made here
ha.
anyway. so glam lala land. how has my week been? slow. however i have met
2 x Casting Directors
1 x Talent Agent
3 x Producers
Just for meet and greet. I am surprised and happy that are taking the time to meet me. Although there are lack of jobs, they offer great advice. Definitely recommend this when you are looking for a job. Don't just look for a job. Meet with people. It will open more doors.
So. That probably added up to about 5 hrs of my time this week. And the rest? I am researching hours and hours, sending emails, making phone calls to meet with more people. It may seem amazing to you - but I know the time behind this. And it is soooo slow. And gets hard without friends/family to occupy yourself around the clock!
My next dilemma($$$) is getting a car. So i guess there will be less food in the fridge. why am i getting a car? for the people in LA, you know already. For the people else where, well when you come to LA, you will see! i'm not sure which takes longer - walking or catching the bus? probably the bus.
Tonight is Saturday night. and here i am in lala land - west hollywood(!!!). in my apartment. and that is what it seemed like until Hocus Pocus came on! Lame? hey you come to LA and do what I am doing....!
This post probably doesn't make sense - I am so distracted by Hocus Pocus & I have been to Salem :)
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
attn: Perez Hilton
I would love to be your P.A. or your p.a's p.a...
I think you would love me too.
Hire me!
x
I think you would love me too.
Hire me!
x
That Perth Girl™ ep #4 goes to Simply Stylist: Fashion Event
What are fashion events like in LA? it may not be Paris/Milan/NYC but Simply Stylist pulled off this event by introducing free hairstyling, manicures and facials!
Monday, October 19, 2009
time is money, money is time
argh.
today i woke up feeling stressed. i have this months rent covered but going to be just scraping through next month, if i stay.
it seemed like a set back. i think it is because i didn't accept i was really, well, scared. i finally admitted it to myself and now i don't feel scared. i don't know what is with that? it has made me more determined to stay out here as long as i can. if i must work in a cafe/bar etc job then i will. i will stick it through, i will do it because things happen for people who try.
this is by far the hardest thing i have ever done in my life. coming to LA not knowing anyone. still not really knowing anyone. i can't go over to my best friends house and complain/vent/cry about:
there is no real coffee here!
no thats not all ;)
about:
not having a car(!)
mexican men being sleezy - sorry if you are mexican and aren't sleezy but can you tell them to stop staring and saying 'hey baby' *shudder*
the homeless that can be a little daunting at times whilst catching public transport
not having my friends here
not having my family here
going home to an empty apartment
waking up to quite
not knowing what is going to happen each day
listening to my mind go a little insane
listening to my heart telling me to stay. relax.
not being able to call home at certain times (time difference)
not getting the jobs i want
not being able to get a car because i dont have a job
not being able to get certain jobs because i dont have a car!
riding to get groceries and having a heavy backpack on the way back - one trip my backpack strap snapped haha was so bad but funny at the same time.
regretting i ate a jar of nutella. it was over 2 days, ok?
ah. enough. i sound like i only complain. i do enjoy my life in LA, that is why i am staying. unfortunately/fortunately i want to work in film/tv production. i am there, just between me and the job is a fence. although the fence didn't stop steven spielberg .. i'll meet the right person who will believe in me. and that is all. it will happen. it doesn't help being impatient :o)
today i woke up feeling stressed. i have this months rent covered but going to be just scraping through next month, if i stay.
it seemed like a set back. i think it is because i didn't accept i was really, well, scared. i finally admitted it to myself and now i don't feel scared. i don't know what is with that? it has made me more determined to stay out here as long as i can. if i must work in a cafe/bar etc job then i will. i will stick it through, i will do it because things happen for people who try.
this is by far the hardest thing i have ever done in my life. coming to LA not knowing anyone. still not really knowing anyone. i can't go over to my best friends house and complain/vent/cry about:
there is no real coffee here!
no thats not all ;)
about:
not having a car(!)
mexican men being sleezy - sorry if you are mexican and aren't sleezy but can you tell them to stop staring and saying 'hey baby' *shudder*
the homeless that can be a little daunting at times whilst catching public transport
not having my friends here
not having my family here
going home to an empty apartment
waking up to quite
not knowing what is going to happen each day
listening to my mind go a little insane
listening to my heart telling me to stay. relax.
not being able to call home at certain times (time difference)
not getting the jobs i want
not being able to get a car because i dont have a job
not being able to get certain jobs because i dont have a car!
riding to get groceries and having a heavy backpack on the way back - one trip my backpack strap snapped haha was so bad but funny at the same time.
regretting i ate a jar of nutella. it was over 2 days, ok?
ah. enough. i sound like i only complain. i do enjoy my life in LA, that is why i am staying. unfortunately/fortunately i want to work in film/tv production. i am there, just between me and the job is a fence. although the fence didn't stop steven spielberg .. i'll meet the right person who will believe in me. and that is all. it will happen. it doesn't help being impatient :o)
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Dear CBS
I live up the road from you and I think I should work there! Because I...
was Selected by panel to produce The Office of Road Safety commercial which screened on Movies by Burswood and is currently screening on Channel 10.
Produced Doritos Commercial 2009, awarded “People’s Choice Award”
Won the 2008 award for the Television Category for The Office of Road Safety commercial selected by Chanel Ten.
was Selected to produce two short films during my Advanced Diploma. Fellow students produced one short film only.
The two short films I produced were nominated in the 2008 Western Australian Screen Awards.
Selected to coordinate and present the Central TAFE Graduation Screening for 40 students and 200 guests.
Nominated for Young Film Maker of The Year 2008 & 2009.
Produced Music Video and this was screened on RAGE and the Western Australia Music Industry (WAMI) DVD 2006.
Academic Achievement Award and Business Information Technology Award for year 12 at High School.
I also have my own company back in Australia!
and I have years of office experience.
I want a job to keep me on my toes. busy!
I have come all the way from Australia...doesn't that say enough for my passion?
I think you should hire me when you see me walking passed next :P
Kind Regards,
J
was Selected by panel to produce The Office of Road Safety commercial which screened on Movies by Burswood and is currently screening on Channel 10.
Produced Doritos Commercial 2009, awarded “People’s Choice Award”
Won the 2008 award for the Television Category for The Office of Road Safety commercial selected by Chanel Ten.
was Selected to produce two short films during my Advanced Diploma. Fellow students produced one short film only.
The two short films I produced were nominated in the 2008 Western Australian Screen Awards.
Selected to coordinate and present the Central TAFE Graduation Screening for 40 students and 200 guests.
Nominated for Young Film Maker of The Year 2008 & 2009.
Produced Music Video and this was screened on RAGE and the Western Australia Music Industry (WAMI) DVD 2006.
Academic Achievement Award and Business Information Technology Award for year 12 at High School.
I also have my own company back in Australia!
and I have years of office experience.
I want a job to keep me on my toes. busy!
I have come all the way from Australia...doesn't that say enough for my passion?
I think you should hire me when you see me walking passed next :P
Kind Regards,
J
That Perth Girl Ep#3
Cupcakes, Cupcakes! Everyone in LA loves Cupcakes! which one is your favourite? Meet the Kardashians - if you haven't already - open a cupcake store!
Friday, October 16, 2009
Kardashians open Famous Cupcakes
Here is the opening! watch my vlog!
click here :)
sorry was semi awkward opening, right!? should re-do it..
I also was invited to a fantastic fashion event held by 'Simply Stylist' .. will have a vlog there for you soon!
Other than that, I went to the roger room and there where some actors from Home and Away and Neighbours for oz soap fans!Was good to chat to them!
click here :)
sorry was semi awkward opening, right!? should re-do it..
I also was invited to a fantastic fashion event held by 'Simply Stylist' .. will have a vlog there for you soon!
Other than that, I went to the roger room and there where some actors from Home and Away and Neighbours for oz soap fans!Was good to chat to them!
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Holy Doritos
My Doritos commercial has been accepted for the crash the super bowl competition! let's hope it wins and gets shown the Hollywood Bowl!
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Balibo
I don’t usually write movie reviews. I either love movies or like them or can’t believe I wasted 2 hours of my life on them.
Balibo. An Australian film. A film that has educated me.
Why, they ask are the Australians not helping us?
When the Japanese invaded they did help us?
Why, they ask are the Portuguese not helping us, we’re still a Portuguese colony
Who, they ask will pay for the terrible damage to our homes
My main answer was that Australia would not send forces here…. That’s impossible. However, I said we could ask that Australia raise this fighting at the United Nations – that was possible.
At that, the second in charge rose to his feet, exclaimed, “Camarade Journaliste”, shook my hand, the rest shook my hand and we were applauded because we are Australians.
That’s all they want…… for the United Nations to care about what is happening here. The emotion here last night was so strong that we, all three of us, felt we should be able to reach out into the warm night air and touch it.
Greg Shackleton at an unnamed village that we will remember forever in Portuguese Timor.”
Produced by Arena Films, based on the Indonesians invasion on East Timor and the five Australian TV Reporters who where killed in 1975.
The film interweaves with a veteran journalist, Roger East (Executive Producer Anthony LaPaglia) who starts off brave, unafraid and blunt until he meets Jose Ramos-Horta (Oscar Isaac) the secretary of Foreign Affairs who wants to save East Timor and tries involve East to help him. East refuses until Ramos-Horta leaves him the photographs of the Australian reporters who are missing in the town of Balibo.
The story is told though Roger East and Jose Ramos-Horta, giving the film much more significance. This technique of story telling adds a lot of suspense because both of the men know that there is more at risk than the five TV reporters.
The film rewinds back a month with the use of snapshots showing the Australian TV Reports: Greg Shackleton (Damon Gameau), Gary Cunningham (Gyton Grantley), Malcolm Rennie (Nathan Philips), Brian Peters (Thomas Write) and Tony Stewart (Mark Leonard Winter)saying goodbye and departing there loved ones to leave for East Timor. Bear in mind they are all under the age of 30.
Throughout their journey, they where constantly warned of the danger of filming in Balibo, however, they wanted to film the invasion hoping it would force the world to pay attention to what was happening to the lives in East Timor, unaware of the dangers that lay ahead.
Some scenes, unbearable to watch, Balibo creates an extreme patriotic empathy carrying important messages to the worlds society, the film speaks of great importance in holding those in high power, accountable for what happened in history.
Balibo is a political thriller that tells the true story of crimes that have been covered up for over thirty years.
“Balibo is a story that demands to be told”. - Connolly
"I couldn't concieve why Australia could not help when we where only an hour away" - Anthony LaPaglia as to why he wanted to make this film - AIF, Los Angeles Screening. "We only had one make-up artist, one person in costumes and sometime the actors would hold the boom on their days off. The crew of 18 all helped each other."
Trailer:
Greg Shackleton’s Last Report:
Balibo. An Australian film. A film that has educated me.
Why, they ask are the Australians not helping us?
When the Japanese invaded they did help us?
Why, they ask are the Portuguese not helping us, we’re still a Portuguese colony
Who, they ask will pay for the terrible damage to our homes
My main answer was that Australia would not send forces here…. That’s impossible. However, I said we could ask that Australia raise this fighting at the United Nations – that was possible.
At that, the second in charge rose to his feet, exclaimed, “Camarade Journaliste”, shook my hand, the rest shook my hand and we were applauded because we are Australians.
That’s all they want…… for the United Nations to care about what is happening here. The emotion here last night was so strong that we, all three of us, felt we should be able to reach out into the warm night air and touch it.
Greg Shackleton at an unnamed village that we will remember forever in Portuguese Timor.”
Produced by Arena Films, based on the Indonesians invasion on East Timor and the five Australian TV Reporters who where killed in 1975.
The film interweaves with a veteran journalist, Roger East (Executive Producer Anthony LaPaglia) who starts off brave, unafraid and blunt until he meets Jose Ramos-Horta (Oscar Isaac) the secretary of Foreign Affairs who wants to save East Timor and tries involve East to help him. East refuses until Ramos-Horta leaves him the photographs of the Australian reporters who are missing in the town of Balibo.
The story is told though Roger East and Jose Ramos-Horta, giving the film much more significance. This technique of story telling adds a lot of suspense because both of the men know that there is more at risk than the five TV reporters.
The film rewinds back a month with the use of snapshots showing the Australian TV Reports: Greg Shackleton (Damon Gameau), Gary Cunningham (Gyton Grantley), Malcolm Rennie (Nathan Philips), Brian Peters (Thomas Write) and Tony Stewart (Mark Leonard Winter)saying goodbye and departing there loved ones to leave for East Timor. Bear in mind they are all under the age of 30.
Throughout their journey, they where constantly warned of the danger of filming in Balibo, however, they wanted to film the invasion hoping it would force the world to pay attention to what was happening to the lives in East Timor, unaware of the dangers that lay ahead.
Some scenes, unbearable to watch, Balibo creates an extreme patriotic empathy carrying important messages to the worlds society, the film speaks of great importance in holding those in high power, accountable for what happened in history.
Balibo is a political thriller that tells the true story of crimes that have been covered up for over thirty years.
“Balibo is a story that demands to be told”. - Connolly
"I couldn't concieve why Australia could not help when we where only an hour away" - Anthony LaPaglia as to why he wanted to make this film - AIF, Los Angeles Screening. "We only had one make-up artist, one person in costumes and sometime the actors would hold the boom on their days off. The crew of 18 all helped each other."
Trailer:
Greg Shackleton’s Last Report:
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Miley in my head!
I love Miley, however, I don't listen to her music. ever really.
For the last couple of days I have woken up with her song 'Climb' in my head. I have felt like giving up here in LA.
The week I have had has been pretty slow. I have looked at flights to go home because this is the hardest thing I have ever done in my life. I knew, coming to LA, what I was going into and I promised myself I would not give up. I promised myself I would get a job. You don't know how hard it is without your friends and family. Waking up in an apartment by yourself and not knowing what each day will bring, if anything. I have made friends here but not enough to keep my mind of being homesick. I know if I had a job, I would be ok, I would be so occupied knowing I was working towards my career. I would not think of going back to Australia. I wouldn't want to go back home.
It was today, I was thinking, I have been searching for jobs, applying, applying, applying, meeting people...I have nothing. I didn't know what to do. My phone rang that second. It was a possible job! I will know soon... It has given me hope again. It's not for certain but it has definitely made a difference. Keep on moving, Keep climbing. Keep the faith - Miley Cyrus.
For the last couple of days I have woken up with her song 'Climb' in my head. I have felt like giving up here in LA.
The week I have had has been pretty slow. I have looked at flights to go home because this is the hardest thing I have ever done in my life. I knew, coming to LA, what I was going into and I promised myself I would not give up. I promised myself I would get a job. You don't know how hard it is without your friends and family. Waking up in an apartment by yourself and not knowing what each day will bring, if anything. I have made friends here but not enough to keep my mind of being homesick. I know if I had a job, I would be ok, I would be so occupied knowing I was working towards my career. I would not think of going back to Australia. I wouldn't want to go back home.
It was today, I was thinking, I have been searching for jobs, applying, applying, applying, meeting people...I have nothing. I didn't know what to do. My phone rang that second. It was a possible job! I will know soon... It has given me hope again. It's not for certain but it has definitely made a difference. Keep on moving, Keep climbing. Keep the faith - Miley Cyrus.
Monday, October 5, 2009
West Hollywood Book Fair
Ep#2 is up! That Perth Girl - goes to The Hollywood Book Fair sorry bit squishy..!
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Vlog!
Here is my first entry for 'That Perth Girl™' video series! A quick intro. first one - would love suggestions! have some pics/vid of playboy party!
hope you enjoy.........
Episode #1 (link)
hope you enjoy.........
Episode #1 (link)
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