It all started with a subway trip to visit Lauren up at the apartment she was "house-sitting" on Central Park West. As I got to the station at 175th st, I heard the train approach, stop, and the doors open. I quickly swiped my card and, for fear that I would miss the train, jumped the last five steps down to the platform. Needless to say, I completely ate it... Luckily the folder I had slid underneath me so I didn't ruin my shirt, only my elbows. No blood, just a good scab on each one.
So I take my seat, too embarrassed to look up at anyone who may be looking back at me. Next thing I know, this nice lady hands me two band-aids. "Ooh, that looks like it hurts," she says. I thanked her gratefully. We began chatting and laughing, and she says, "hey, if you're an actor you know how important it is to catch the train." I laughed and said, "well that's funny because I am an actor!" Turns out she was a fantasy/sci-fi writer and was looking for a cast to do some photography for her new book to be released soon. She asked if I'd be willing to send her a headshot and I was happy to say yes. She then informed me of her hard time finding a short girl with black hair and blue eyes in this city. I told her, funnily enough, that my roommate was also an actress, with black hair, with blue eyes... "YOU'VE JUST SAVED MY LIFE!"
Lauren, being the big fantasy/sci-fi buff, was ecstatic... to say the least...
I'm proud to say that not only am I looking out for Lauren, but Lauren is looking out for me, too! Next summer, she will be acting in a small indie film. She's been talking with the director about it for about two weeks now. Today, she asked him if he'd like some help directing any of the scenes. In short, Rob was very enthusiastic to accept my participation on the project, and offered me any sort of work I'd like to do with it (be it acting or directing any and all scenes).
At this rate, it looks like I may not be returning next summer.
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