The Moving Sun

It was another day in Acting Land:
It was my day off
Geobert was hanging out with a friend
Alexis was off doing the nanny thing
Michael was bar tending his heart out at California Pizza Kitchen

Since it was my day off, I decided to go to the salon and get my hair done and a wax.. a $140 well spent I must say. I left the salon feeling clean, fresh, light and beautiful...how that would all change in a matter of 3 hours.

When I got home, Geobert immediately started studying my face.. my hair... my clothes.  He could sense that something was different, but he couldn't put his finger on it. I gave in to his curiosity and revealed I had colored and cut my hair. His eyes widened at the words and he ran off into his bedroom.  Some may find that weird and creepy... I find that dangerous because it means his twisted, creative mind is working. Turns out, I was right.  Apparently, he has been waiting for me to fix my hair all pretty-like so we could take some shots. For two and a half months he has been greeted by my dull, faded, dead, red hair. Now, it was lively and vibrant - just what he needed.

Geobert came rushing out the room with his professional camera and ordered Nate (his friend) to grab some more gear. He told me to change into a green shirt and meet him outside.

I complied.

After an hour of strange arm posing, staring into brightness, rolling in the grass, squeezing into bushes, Nate using his entire body to shade mine, grass migrating to unknown territories and weird looks from inquisitive neighbors- Geobert declared the sun was moving. Not the typical "setting" the sun does once a day, but rather a more jump-like motion.

THE SUN WAS MOVING

 

You heard it here first; on April 17, 2013, the sun was changing position spiratically in the sky.  Jumping about to spit the creative ability of man!  Also, the sun was too bright.  It was "brighter than normal" and causing all the pictures to be over exposed.

So after about a hundred frames... none were "usable," but I do think we got at least one good shot:

 

 

 

 

you be the judge.

My Situation

Here's the deal.
I live in an apartment with THREE aspiring actors.
Everyday is a new lesson on posing, voice "relaxation" and techniques on memorizing scripts.  What's the big deal you ask?? Here is the resume for the household and what I have to deal with:

• Nanny
• Producer
• Photographer
• Model
• Actor
• Bartender
• Server
• Pharmacy Technician
• Independent Avon rep.
• Fashion Blogger
• Screenplay Writer
• Small Group Leader
• Public Speaker
• Cinematographer
• Director
• Editor
• Musician

If you noticed, there in the middle of the list, is me, Haley. I'm your friendly neighborhood pharmacy tech (and hating every minute of it) and independent Avon sales rep. It's not that I hate being  a pharm tech necessarily, but people are mean. I have had grown men call me ugly names, money thrown in my face, and little old grandmas yell at me and walk away. Needless to say, I would rather spend my days supporting my husband, working out, hiking, helping in the church and cooking (hints the working out part).

Let's start with Resident #1:

This is Alexis (Jolé.)  Ain't she pretty!
Her resume: nanny, producer, writer, small group leader, actor, model, fashion blogger, screenplay writer and public speaker. She is married to Geobert and has been writing a screenplay for ,ohhh 5 years now. It's coming along great.. I think. Her biggest issue today - pumps or wedges? Shopping and wish-listing have become her hobbies lately as a result of her new fashion blog. Her goal for this year is to make a hefty income from her blog; otherwise, she is stuck nanny-ing until her and/or Geo make it in the industry.

Resident #2

This is Geobert.
His resume: producer, actor, editor, photographer, director, cinematographer, small group leader. Recently, he has been submitting himself on an acting website and making money by doing freelance work with photography and directing/producing. Don't let his exterior deceive you, it's his wife that lays down the law when it comes to making deals and handling projects. One day, mark my words, I will put some audio on here to let you in on some of their conversations - so funny!

Resident #3

 

This is Michael. 
His resume: bartender, actor, server, musician and my wonderful husband.
We got married on February 2, 2013 and moved out to LA so he could pursue his entertainment career. Sure, my parents thought I was crazy for marrying an aspiring actor who has a pretty decent demo CD. And sure, they thought the fact that neither of us has a stable income is risky; and yes!, they did try to talk us into staying in Nashville, but you know.... sometimes you just have to take risks. So far, things are going pretty great. He is networking and taking some classes, so things are looking promising!

Oh!...and then there's me.