Day 75 in LA.....March 2012

Hello.....wow...last day in March....I am feeling better! My day was made when G.I.A. Director Mark Rosman wrote and said that I was invited to go to the screening tomorrow night at his house of the first three episodes of G.I.A.! I am sooo excited! I told Shea and she said, "Now Mom don't act like you know me......I might look over at you at some point....but, we won't be together." Ahhh.....the love....so moving.....N O T! ha! I'm just so thrilled I get to go!
And then we got really BIG news tonight ~ "G.I.A. ~ Girl's Intelligence Agency" has been selected by an industry judging panel as one out of five winners at the 2012 NYU Tisch Web Series Showcase.
They are being screened at a Launch Party Monday night ~ April 2nd ~ 7:00 - 12:30 am here in LA. The ranking, first thru fifth of the winners, will be announced at the Launch Party. Shea and I and two of her friends are going. Again, VERY excited! Til tomorrow.....

Day 74 in LA.....March 2012

Howdy! I laid low today.....just resting....and I do feel better this evening. Shea left really early this morning with Harrison to go and work the check-in table for the Kid's Choice Awards gifting suites. Needless to say....Shea had an incredibly fun and exciting day! She got to meet and talk with all the stars from all the Disney shows. They even let her walk thru the gift suite that the celebs got to go to ~ and Shea came home with all kinds of wonderful goodies! Chosen vendors from different markets ~ jewelry, make-up, food, novelty items, etc. bring their products to the gifting suites and give their items away to the celebrities. They, of course want the celebs wearing or using their products ~ as it's incredible advertisement for them! The Director of photography from Entertainment Weekly got in touch with us today to say that he would be here at Oakwood this coming Thursday for the photo shoot. Then the article will be printed that Karen interviewed Shea and Harrison for a few weeks ago for Entertainment Weekly. Til tomorrow.....

Day 73 in LA.....March 2012

Hello....I am not feeling well....(fever, achy, ugh!)....so, I laid low today. Shea did her schoolwork....then had a hair appt. this afternoon for a color and cut. Shea is super psyched about working the check-in for the Kid's Choice Awards tomorrow. Harrison is picking up Shea at 8 am.....they will be working the check-in desk all day til 4 pm. It's NyQuil and bed for this chick! Til tomorrow.....

Day 72 in LA.....March 2012

Hello! As always really enjoyed being with the ladies today for our Bible Study and potluck meal together afterwards. Then I went and got my nails done. Shea did her schoolwork. We taped and sent the audition for "Plus One" ~ to Atlanta this evening. Shea has a hair appt. with Marcie tomorrow afternoon for a color and cut. Harrison's mother Sharon works various awards shows....in charge of certain talent for that show....making sure they have what they need, etc.
She has invited Shea to go with Harrison this Friday to work as a check-in person for the "Kid's Choice Awards." She is sooo psyched! She will be meeting and talking with many, many celebs! As the talent arrives....they have to check-in and find out where they will be sitting, restrooms, the lounge area, etc. This is what Shea and Harrison will be doing. Til tomorrow.....

Day 71 in LA.....March 2012

Hi! I made my sausage/egg casserole today to take to Bible Study tomorrow. We are having our study....then everyone is bringing a dish to share afterwards. Shea and I went to see "Friends with Kids" tonight. It was funny.....not as funny as we thought it was going to be...but, it is good. Shea has an audition we have to tape and send to Atlanta. It's for a feature film - "Plus One" ~ she's reading for two different roles ~ Tracey and Lisa. Til tomorrow.....

Day 70 in LA.....March 2012

hello.....still was a bit wet here today. Looks like we will have sunshine again tomorrow! Shea had a dermatologist appt. this morning. I went and did some grocery shopping for us and Margot ~ while Shea did her schoolwork. I went up to the office to see if I could talk to the woman I spoke with last week about Margot and her situation ~ but, she wasn't in today. I will try again this week. Til tomorrow.....

Days 67, 68 and 69 in LA.....March 2012

Hello and Happy Sunday! Didn't want to take up any time while Chris was here with writing the blog.....so, once again writing for several days....this past Friday, Saturday and today. We did go to see "Hunger Games" at 12:05 am Thurs. night. It was fun all going together to see it opening night ~ BUT, I was really disappointed with the movie. Movie only covered like 10% of what was in book....soooo much missing! Oh well! We were in bed by 4 am! Ha! Shea did her schoolwork on Friday....Chris and I went out for brunch and to buy an iron. Shea and her posse went to a Sweet 16 party for a friend ~ Hunter ~ Fri. evening. This mother rented out an entire nightclub on Sunset Blvd. for the party. Hunter made FOUR dress changes! Shea said it was like one of those parties they show on MTV about the over the top sweet 16 parties! :) Saturday ~ Chris and I and Shea and Harrison all went out for lunch....then drove to the Citadel Shopping Center to walk around and enjoy the pretty day. Shea and her friends AGAIN had another Sweet 16 bday party to attend ~ this time for Chelsey. This celebration being more normal Shea said! Chris and I stayed in and watched a movie. If you all have not seen "Courageous" ~ it's a must see! Sunday ~ sad today....just got back from taking Chris to LAX. :( Shea is still snoozing.
She has a workshop this afternoon here at Oakwood with a casting director. It is raining here today. Looks like a laundry day for me. Til tomorrow.....

Day 66 in LA.....March 2012

Hey! Beautiful, sunny day here in LA today! Shea had her callback for the Cottonelle Commercial this afternoon ~ she felt great about it! Chris got here around 4:30 ~ Y A H O O!!! We saw her new MSN commercial that is now on the web. If you type in MSN ~ Honey Badger ~ and go down the list til you see that title ~ you can play it. :) Shea's scene is the first one on the commercial. Shea and Harrison are already in the line (it's 6:15pm) for our Hunger Game movie seats tonight at midnight! Crazy, huh?! So, the 8 of us can all sit together! It's Chris and I, Shea, Sloane and Harrison, Sharon and her boyfriend Jeff and his daughter. Til tomorrow.....

Day 65 in LA.....March 2012

Hello! I went shopping for Margot today while Shea did her schoolwork. Then Gracie and I went on a walk. Shea had an audition this afternoon....she had a blast reading for this role. It's for a new show ~ "Greetings from Home." Great news ~ Shea has a Callback tomorrow for a Cottonelle Commercial. A few friends have told Shea they have seen her in her new MSN commercial on the web. :) So excited ~ Chris will be here tomorrow afternoon! We bought tickets to see the new movie "Hunger Games." Our show is at 12:15 am! Hope I stay awake! ha! I read the three books ~ so, I am looking forward to seeing the film! Til tomorrow.....

Day 64 in LA.....March 2012

Hi! Shea got a cool call last night. They called from the "Tick Tock" film production to ask Shea to come in today to read for the Director and Writer of the movie. The role of the girl "Justine Bieber" has now been changed to a boy "Justin Beiber" look-alike. She read for the role of a teenager tonight at 5:30pm. She felt great about it! I went to my Bible Study group this morning....Shea did her schoolwork. Shea has an audition tomorrow for a lead role in a new show ~ "Greetings from Home." Chris will be here in TWO days! :) Til tomorrow.....

Day 63 in LA.....March 2012

Hello.....pretty slow, ordinary day here for us in LA. I did go speak to someone in the office about poor Margot. They are going to look at her records and see if there is anyone they can get in contact with ~ and then discuss a care facility. Shea is in the gym working out right now. I'm looking forward to watching "Dancing with the Stars." Shea does have an audition for Wed. for a lead role on a new show ~ "Greetings from Home." Going to my Bible study in the morning.
Til tomorrow.....

Day 62 in LA.....March 2012

Hi! Beautiful day here today....Harriet Greenspan...very well-known casting director from Nikelodeon was here at Oakwood today.....Shea has auditioned for her before. She went up to the clubhouse to say hi to her and give her a headshot. Poor Margot(the older woman who lives here in our building) is not doing well at all. I've been walking Robinson(dog) for her....she needed meds. today....so went and got those for her. I think I need to talk to someone at the office about this situation and see if there is anything that can be done to help her. Chris is taking vacation time the week of our anniversary and Shea's 18th b-day! We were wanting to all get away for a few days to celebrate. So, we drove to Malibu today in search of a hotel/motel....with no success....but, we found a lovely Hilton in Huntington Beach. There is lots to do there...and Newport Beach and Laguna Beach are close by....so we will be sure to go and check out those areas too! Til tomorrow.....

Day 61 in LA.....March 2012

Hi! Shea and I and two of her friends, Harrison and Sloane, went to dinner last night. Then to see the play "Bergeracky." A daughter of one of the mom's in my bible study was starring in this production ~ so we wanted to go and support her. Kailey did an incredible job! It has been raining all day here today ~ which is really pretty rare for LA. Shea doubled up on her schoolwork today ~ because she wasn't able to do any on Thursday or Friday. Chris worked with the "Habitat for Humanity" today in Atlanta....they put up all the sides and the roof on the house today. I ran up and rented a couple of movies from the Red Box. Other than watching those ~ I have had the sheer delight of doing laundry! Really miss Chris! :( He will be here this coming Thursday evening ~ can't wait! Til tomorrow.....

Day 60 in LA.....March 2012

Hello and "Happy Friday!" Shea had an exciting day. Her calltime today to be at the studio for the G.I.A. photo shoot was 9:30 am. She had hair and make-up....then the picture taking began!
They did the interview with all three of the G.I.A. girls. Mark Rosman, the director asked all the questions...Shea had a blast! The Director has invited everyone to his house on April 1st to preview the first three episodes. Can't wait to see them! They will be available for you to see on April 3rd on BlipTV-Web. I will give you more information later on how to find it on your computer. Karen Valby, the Senior Editor of Entertainment Weekly got back in touch with Shea and Harrison and told them that they are going to do the article on them about life here at Oakwood pursing acting. She is sending out a photographer soon to take pictures of them for the article.
I will let you know when that will be coming out. Til tomorrow.....

Day 59 in LA.....March 2012

Hello! Ok...."Momager" here has been super busy today! LOVE, love, LOVE it when things pick up!
Started off the day with an audition from Jamie for a film. She was to dress and look like "Justin Bieber." Wish I could put up a picture to show you all....it was funny! Anyway, she went to the audition....casting loved her and sent her immediately to the producers! On the way to see them....casting called to say that the producers were quitting for the day. We talked to Jamie....she said she would put a call into them and find out what they wanted Shea to do. So, Shea came back and got ready for the other two auditions she had today! The 2nd audition was for a Verizon commercial....she had to cry on cue...it's about a daughter moving away from home. From there we went to the 3rd audition. It's for a guest star role on iCarly on Nickelodeon. Shea had a great time and felt good about them! Jamie called and said that from the time casting had sent Shea to the producers....(before they told casting) the producers had decided that they would just ask the real Justin Bieber to play the role in the film. They aren't sure they can afford him? If not, and they go back to the drawing board....casting said they would call Shea in again. Shea has a photo shoot and interviews for G.I.A. all day tomorrow. A young man that lived here at Oakwood when he was young (pursuing acting) is coming to speak tonight. He is a filmmaker. He is going to share his story and some of his work so far. Til tomorrow.....

Day 58 in LA.....March 2012

Hi! Shea and Harrison left early this morning ~ 6:30 am ~ to head to Big Bear. They went snowboarding all day. They have had a blast ~ and are on their way home now! I hung out with Gracie....then went to a SAG informational meeting this afternoon for 2 hours and 45 minutes! Good times! ha1 I am glad I went though ~ lots of great info! Til tomorrow.....

Day 57 in LA.....March 2012

Hi! I again enjoyed going to my Bible Study this morning. This group is such a blessing to me. Shea had her audition this afternoon for the commercial. She felt great about it! We grabbed a bite to eat....then she and Sloane went to the premiere of her friend's webisode. Shea and Harrison are driving to Big Bear tomorrow to go snowboarding for the day. I am going to the SAG headquarters tomorrow afternoon to go to a 2 and 1/2 hour informational meeting. Til tomorrow.....

Day 56 in LA.....March 2012

Hello....Shea doubled up on her schoolwork today. Gracie and I went on a long walk. Got all the laundry done....and got groceries for Margot and us. Shea has an audition tomorrow afternoon for a commercial. She's going to a friend's premiere tomorrow night for a webisode she is starring in. I have Bible Study in the morning....til tomorrow.....

Day 55 in LA.....March 2012

Hi! LOVE the autumn when we get to FALL back and get an extra hour of sleep....this S P R I N G forward thing and losing an hour of sleep...UGH! I had the TV on early this morning (10am) to watch the Seminoles play against NC in the ACC Championship playoff game ~ and we WON ~ Go Noles! Then Shea and I drove to downtown LA and met Erin and her boyfriend for lunch. I had met Erin before and it was great to see her again. They are a cute couple. It was fun to catch up on all that is going on in her life now....and Shea shared what has been going on in hers. Shea is at Church and Youth Group tonight. I just watched "Hugo." I'm getting ready to go over to my older friend ~ Margot's apt. She really is not doing well...it's her back...she's in a lot of pain. I'm going to get Robinson (her dog) and walk him. Take her garbage out....and get her grocery list for this week. I'm concerned though....I truly do not mind helping her...but, I am feeling that she might need more assistance ~ like "Assisted Living." It's so sad ~ she has no family at all. On a happy note ~ be sure to watch Lab Rats ~ Disney XD tomorrow night ~ here it's on at 8:30pm. My friend's son and Shea's friend ~ Garrett Backstrom ~ is guest starring on this episode! Til tomorrow.....

Day 54 in LA.....March 2012

Hello....ok....wrote the last 2 days as day 52 ~ oops! Yesterday should have been Day 53...sooo, today is Day 54! :) Shea spent the night at Sloane's and slept in really late. Gracie and I went on a long walk this morning....then I went to the gym. Shea was in the apartment for maybe an hour...only long enough to shower and change...and back out the door! This time with Harrison. They went to the Grove....walked around and saw a movie. I ran to CVS to pick up a prescription...then went to the RED BOX ~ and rented two movies ~ "Jack and Jill" and "Hugo." Chris and I skyped tonight! It was wonderful to see my hubby on the computer screen! Shea and I are meeting Erin for lunch tomorrow. Erin is a daughter of a friend of mine, who is living out here now. She lives in Long Beach...so we are going to find a place between there and Burbank. Til tomorrow.....

Day 52 in LA.....March 2012

Happy Friday! I got up early and took the car in to have two more new tires put on. Then I went to Lowe's to look at carpet samples for home. And made a return at the mall. Shea was at the apartment doing her schoolwork. They featured Shea's character "Alex" today on the facebook page. Shea is having dinner with a bunch of her friends tonight ~ then spending the night at Sloane's. Just reading my book....til tomorrow.....

Day 52 in LA.....March 2012

Hello....really another day today like yesterday. Shea did her schoolwork....I worked out and did laundry....and sat by the pool and read my book. I "blinged" a few more bras this afternoon. I'm taking the car in tomorrow morning to have two new tires put on. Til tomorrow.....

Day 51 in LA.....March 2012

Praise the Lord.....woke up this morning with NO headache! I did still have the knot under my shoulder blade. So, I went to the gym to stretch and work out a bit to see if that would loosen it up....and it did! :) I did that.....and laundry....and grocery shopping while Shea did her schoolwork. The producers of the G.I.A. series put up a facebook page today about the series. I will give it to you so you can go and check it out. http://www.facebook.com/pages/GIA-The-Series/178649135580810 Til tomorrow.....

Day 49 and 50 in LA.....March 2012

Hello bloggers! As you can see I'm again writing for yesterday and today....Monday ~ Shea had an audition for a guest role for a new pilot. Unfortunately...this is the FOURTH day of having a headache! :( And along with that ~ a stiff neck....and now a big knot in my upper back. Tuesday ~ I went to Bible Study this morning...didn't want to miss even though I wasn't feeling great. They told me to go get a massage ~ which I did this afternoon. Angela told me to take a tylenol pm and a little benadryl and get a good "deep sleep." I've promised them that if I am not better tomorrow I will go see a doctor. Night! Til tomorrow.....

Day 47 and 48 in LA.....March 2012

Hey ~ ok, once again writing about 2 days....Saturday- it was really an R&R day....stayed in my jammies til noon! :) Nice to have one of those days! I went to dinner with Shea and five of her friends....then did a little shopping at Michael's and Marshall's. Sunday - Shea hung with friends by the pool and watching movies....I cleaned the apartment...I got out to enjoy the gorgeous (80 degrees and sunny!) weather....sat by the pool and read my book....Shea has an audition tomorrow for a guest role in a new pilot. We do plan on celebrating Shea's high school graduation in May. I've told my family we will have a party on May 26th. Because of family coming from out of town....it has to be a Saturday...for their travel time. Of course, I still do not know "when" we will be home....but, will probably have a clearer picture of that by mid-April. And then will let everyone know! Til tomorrow.....

Day 46.....in LA.....March 2012

It was "early to rise - 6:45" this morning. Shea's calltime for today's shoot ~ of the MSN Commercial was 8 am. Then it was sit and wait...and wait....she finally went into make-up and hair around 10am. After they wrapped the shoot....Shea had lunch with the crew she worked with. She had a wonderful experience on this project. Shea and I wanted to do a little shopping this afternoon. We wanted to find a neat second-hand store. It was a process....the first one we went to had designer suits, dresses....old nostalgic t-shirts priced WAY out of our budget ~ t-shirts priced $200-$300 dollars! I'm NOT kidding?! So on to the next store....it was scary...ha! OLD, OLD weird clothes! Ugh....this isn't going well? One more try....we went to the "Buffalo Exchange" ~ hit the jackpot! :) A store filled with all kinds of goodies! Shea and I both found some cute things. Shea is with friends tonight....Gracie and I are just hanging out in the apartment tonight relaxing. Til tomorrow.....

Day 45 in LA.....March 1st

Wow ~ already March! Shea had her wardrobe appt. this afternoon in Santa Monica. She didn't want me to go in with her....needing her space - growing up! :( So, I went into a Ralph's grocery store just down the road while they worked with her on her wardrobe for this shoot. There was a Coffee Bean in the store ~ I ordered some hot tea ~ asked for some honey....it was in those long straws...you bite off the end and squeeze it in....well.....on one of my attempts on squeezing....I hit the cup....and boiling hot tea goes a flying....ALL over me....all over the store! :( Sooo embarrassed! They came running out from behind the counter screaming..."Are you burnt? Are you hurt?" I was fine....only completely humiliated! We were back to the apt. around 4:30pm. I made a salad...and cut up some pizza toppings....and we headed over to Sharon's. We made individual pizzas ~ ate those and watched "Bridesmaids." Hilarious! Her machine did not tape the Dr. Phil episode we attended. Oh well? Shea's calltime for the MSN Commercial shootis 8am tomorrow. They are filming in a Pub here in Hollywood ~ so it isn't far away. Til tomorrow.....