new new yorker.

Wow. It's been a really long time since I've blogged last. A lot has changed in my life. After I graduated, I performed at La Jolla Playhouse's production of Most Wanted, then did a play with Mo'olelo Performing Arts Company called Cowboy Versus Samurai. In between all of that, I travelled to New York twice to audition for Telsey Casting for two Broadway shows. During those trips, I realized how important it was for me to move out to New York to really pursue my dream of being on Broadway. So in the middle of the Cowboy run, I decided overnight that I was going to move. I emailed folks, made some calls, and in a few weeks, the ball was rolling. I had a place to live, a job, and a plan.

The day after Christmas, I flew out to New York. It was and is sooo cold out here. After staying with at my friend Adrian's place for a few days, I moved into my own apartment out in Queens. Life is different. I'm single, living away from my family in a big new city, and growing up. I've experienced a lot of wake up calls throughout this process. Like for example, in New York, people are hella hustling and grinding. There's no time for bs. People tell you what's on their minds. Also, the process of following your dreams requires that all your energy be focused on solely that. Energy is precious and must be conserved. Romantic relationships take a lot of energy and there is no room to allow anyone else to take that energy from me. I will not let anyone be my crutch. In order to follow your dreams, you must take care of yourself and be good to yourself. Once I've mastered that and I've achieved my goals, only then will I be able to find real happiness in a relationship.

Stay focused. Stay driven. Stay grounded. Stay challenged.
Be growing and improving constantly. Keep building momentum.