Note To Self...

Eating too much Thai food in one weekend may lead to an explosive reaction!

Motivated Monday!

I've got emails to send,
Phone calls to return,
Bills to pay,
Gigs to line up,
Pre-production work to start,
Social Media outreach,
and I've already meditated, exercised and did my creative writing.
Today is going to be a kick-ass motivated Monday!

Olympic Gold!

Today I'm going to set an Olympic World Record of my own...
"Most hours spent on a couch watching men's volleyball, men's gymnastics and men's swimming on Picture-in-Picture!"
Ordinarily I am NOT a sports fan.
But there's something about an athlete competing for gold that gets me excited.
Okay, I'm not going to lie...
Their tight, spandex uniforms don't hurt.
They had me at Red, White and Bulge...
Go USA!

Six Word Essay on Trade Shows

Standing all day long kills me!

Two Days Later...

Body aching.
Legs are weak.
Shoulders tense,
and my back is in agony!
I might have "killed it" at my audition-
But it sure feels like the audition killed ME more!

The Glamorous Life...

I grew up dreaming that I would always be able to follow my passion and do what I love.

As and adult I rarely take for granted that I get to wake up every day and live the life I dreamed.

Despite the fact that my body is in major pain today,

I'm thrilled that I spent my day yesterday auditioning for a new show.

As much as I love working collaborating with artists as a director and producer-

Yesterday reminded me of how much I still love the opportunity to perform.

I love to dance, sing and act.  

It's what I grew up doing and it will always be in my blood.

Even when I'm eighty years old!

My day continued to shine when a dear friend invited me to a home in the 

Hollywood Hills that she was staying at...

It was magnificent!

Everything you'd dream of owning if you were a big Hollywood movie star.

I'm not quite there yet...

But looking back on all of the wonderful adventures I've had in my life, 

I remembered how lucky I am.

I get to do what I love everyday!

And that is The Glamorous Life!

Another Day...

Another social networking site?!
Just when I thought I had the social networking all plugged in...
I discovered Pinterest?
If Jessica Alba is talking about it on The View, it must be worthy.
Do I really need to sign up for another marketing ploy guised as a social
networking site?
YEP!
If it's out there, I'll connect.
Far be it from me to miss out on an opportunity to network and build
my brand! LOL
Click here to visit / follow me on Pinterest!

Dear Anne Hathaway,

Thank you.

You've been a princess, a wife married to a gay man,
a fashion victim turned gay mans best friend and a Queen!

You make us laugh and cry.

You can dance, you can sing, girl you've even got
that swing in your step as Catwoman

You're gorgeous,

Seemingly down-to-earth on and off camera,

Smart. Sexy. Playful. Talented. Charming. 

I'm looking forward to the day that I get to work with you!

Let's have lunch.

Peace,

Matthew

You Got To Do What You Got To Do...

Sometimes in life you have to make tough decisions and say things to
people you don't necessarily want to say aloud, but they need to hear.
I've been putting off sending an email to a friend and colleague.
This morning, I forced myself to compose the dreaded email and click "send."
There's a huge part of me that feels relieved that I shared my point of view
(even though it was unsolicited.)
Of course, there's a large part of me that wonders if they're willing
to hear what I said without feeling they need to defend their actions.
The truth is-
I care about this person and believe they're talented and creative.
I just have to trust my instinct.
If the tables were turned, and a friend offered advice to me that would
help me succeed on my path-
It would bruise my ego, and then I'd remember that my ego is not
important...
But becoming a stronger, more creative person is.
I'd listen to what they had to say, and attempt to implement their ideas to see if the work!
Let's hope my friend will do the same!

The Satisfaction...

In school I was forced to read books that teachers deemed important-
I enjoyed a few and loathed many.
Ultimately, I learned from all of them.
As an adult one of my favorite hobbies is reading.
I love essays, memoirs and historical based fiction.
I strive to read two books a month...
Sometimes I find the time,
Usually I'm lucky if I have the time to finish a book every two months.
The exact opposite of my goal.
In the summer I spend a lot more time traveling for work and pleasure, so I have more time to read.
It's for that reason that I seek out a book that is juicy, well reviewed and epic.
This summer I decided to read Stieg Larsson's third and final installment-
The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet's Nest.
Despite the fact that it is a New York Times Bestseller, and that I read and loved the first two books, I was worried that the final book wouldn't have the closure I was looking for.
Considering that Stieg has since passed away, I feared I wouldn't like the end and I'd be angry.
Fortunately, I just finished the last chapter and the satisfaction is euphoric!
Too bad Stieg died so early in his life and career as a writer. He told a very well crafted story!

Let's Do This!

A walk on the boardwalk with drink in hand-
Drinks at a bar on the boardwalk.
Pitstop at another bar on the way back to the hotel- drinks...
A drop in at Seacrets to visit with friends, drink in hand.
Time for bed, but first...
A quick drink at the hotel bar. (Naturally)
Five hours of sleep- No drinks!
Time to get up and work...
Let's do this!

Shooting in Denver

I'll never understand senseless acts of violence-
People trapped in a theatre while a shooter opens fire.
There are sick people in the world.
I'm sad that innocent people died because of one disturbed man!
Prayers for the families of the victims.

The Real Housewives of New York Season 5 Parody

Just when you thought the cat fights and drama couldn't get better...
Bravo unleashed The Real Housewives of New York City Season 5!
...We know that the show is already a parody of itself!
But we at A Group Production, couldn't resist adding our own personal spin!
Hope you enjoy our latest parody of The Real Housewives of New York City:

Don't Get Snotty!

I'm convinced there's nothing worse than summertime allergies!

Yes, you may be able to prove me wrong...

But my point is CLEAR.

Unlike my nasal passages!

Where the hell is all of this snot coming from?

I blow my nose every three seconds, and still there's more?!

The most upsetting part is that I spend the majority of my day on the phone

or teaching class, and NO ONE can understand what I'm saying!!!

Then I lose my temper and get really SNOTTY...

Literally.

Ugh.

I hate summer pollen, dust and shifts in the weather.

But I do love the SUN!

Sometimes Things Work Out...

Sometimes they don't.
The point is that I put myself "out there."
The rest is out of my control!
The funny thing is, it always works out for the best~
Even when I think I've sacrificed too much,
I'm shocked when something more wonderful comes along and I'm free to snatch it up!

Time For A Change...

It's crazy how a simple haircut and style can change your outlook on life.
I've realized this about myself...
When I start to feel less than confident or fabulous,
it's probably because I need a haircut!
Random, I know.
But the truth.
When you start to feel down and out...
Change something about your appearance and you
rediscover your inner "player."
For less than $40.00, I can get my hair cut and styled
and feel like the a million bucks!
People notice too!
I love that about life.
When you need a little self-confidence boost-
Remember... it's time for a hairstyle change!

Six Word Essay On Sleeping In

It's necessary to oversleep on Sundays!

RHONY Shoot

It may be my day off,

And I may have absolutely no energy for this-

But here we go!

Prep,

Set up,

Wrangle,

Shoot,

Wrap,

Drink,

Nap!

Jazz at LACMA

Dust of the picnic basket and chill the wine-
It's summer in Los Angeles, and nothing says summertime fun more than Jazz at the LACMA!

Jazz Hands!

Observation:

The more I pump my body full of vitamins, allergy pills and clear fluids-
The worse I feel!
I just want to breath through my nose...

Writing in the Dark-

It's tough, but necessary to write in the dark when sharing a hotel room with a colleague.
It's not like I can say, "Hey, I know it's 6 AM and we're not called to the theatre until 9 AM, but I'm on a schedule, so I have to get up now and journal. Then I'm going to exercise while watching the Today Show. I hope you don't mind..."
Oh the joys of the glamourous life on the road!

What Happens In Vegas...

Let's just hope there's some truth to that played out marketing slogan!
I landed in Las Vegas last night and woke up with the worst allergies EVER!
My eyes are watery, red and itchy.
My nose is caked and crust with dried up snot-
And my throat is irritated and full of phlegm...
If I didn't know better, I'd suspect a summer head cold...
But I DO NOT get colds!
So it must be allergies...
Claritin take me away!

Monday Morning Pop Culture Rundown on Keeping Up with the Kardashians

It's important to stay on top of the current trends in pop culture!

Today Kourtney Kardashian just announced the arrival of a little baby 

girl named Penelope Scotland Disick!

In other Kardashian news; Khloé  must be adopted, Kris loves $$$ 

more than anything else and Kim is still a famewhore...

A Day In LA...

Morning meditation, stretch, journaling and blog post-
Matinee at AMC... I'm thinking Ted, but there's always Magic Mike?!
Brunch with friends- I LOVE Eggs Benedict and a mimosa.
Followed with afternoon pool time;
I fully intend on catching up to Hollywood speed with a few the trashy tabloid magazines!!!
Dinner at home with the puppies.
It's a tough day...
But when you only have one day off in LA you have to use it right!

Airport Run At 6 AM...

Itchy, scratchy throat.
Blood shot eyes,
Greasy, shinny skin.
The disgusting layer of morning breath, even after I've brushed my teeth...
The joys of life on tour!

I Get Paid For This?!

Living "The Glamorous Life" can have its perks...
After four days in a theatre judging,
it was nice to see daylight!

Six Word Essay on Life In My Thirties

Drinking past midnight will end poorly.

Happy Birthday America!

In honor of America's birthday I think everyone across the country, from sea to shinning sea, should throw a big BBQ bash and light fireworks at the beginning of the hottest month on earth!
Sounds like the perfect way to say I love you America, now let's celebrate! We'll drink a lot of beer and play with fire...
Happy Fourth of July!
Thank you to all of the brave men and women who have served or continue to serve our country.
Be safe!

Hallucinations

It's starting slowly,
She's seeing things that aren't there.
How do you take away an independent woman's freedom?
The alternatives are not an option.
She will hurt herself or someone else.
The disease is moving fast.
It's not something I can't fully grasp-
She has always been my rock.

A Marriage Made in Xenu!?

It's official!
Arguably the most talked about and absurd marriage in Hollywood history is ending!!!
Insiders close to Tom Cruise have always insisted that Tom "loves" Katie, and that their marriage was not a Hollywood power play, arranged by the "church" of Scientology...
After all, nothing says "love" like a five year contract.
Or what about the (alleged) fact that Tom has divorced each of his wives at the tender age of 33?
Perhaps because that's when their boyish looks start to fade-
Whatever the reason, Katie and Tom are calling it quits.
I seriously doubt if anyone on this planet or Xenu for that matter is shocked...
Still, I can't resist to repost the parody that we at A Group Production shot just last month!
Who knows? Maybe our video was the antidote that Katie needed after watching all of the brainwashing videos she was shown when she joined the "church" of Scientology?

Six Word Essay on Waking Up in The Mountains

The smell of cedar is vibrant!