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If you’re keeping up with my YT videos then you’ve probably seen this BlogTV Comedy Spoof collab video we did with a bunch of other YouTubers. I’m posting the link in case you missed it. This is the kind of project that makes me wish for better editing software and a more powerful computer. Yes, it’s time for both. I’ll get there.

Even if you’re keeping up with my YT channel, you still may not have seen the following video by vanillawave4peace (I call her Niller, as in ‘nilla). She, PBX and I had breakfast with one of our favorite YouTubers last week: SHAYCARL. He was in Los Angeles for business and was able to squeeze a few free hours to visit with us. So you know, he’s as charismatic, personable and intelligent as his online personality.

The following video is Niller’s concept. PBX and I helped with production but that’s about it. Niller edited the entire thing herself. It’s really good - and so funny! You can watch it here but if you have a YouTube account, please click the link to leave her a comment on the video. She would love that! This stuff isn’t easy. And she made it look really easy.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH: MY SHAYCARL LEFTOVERS

or watch it here.

I keep meaning to update in here but I get so caught up in the world of video that by the time I have a free moment, I’m writing another sketch comedy or collaborating with other YouTubers.  Time is also spent watching The Shaycarl Party on BlogTV.  Or hopping into an EmptyIsAwesome chat on stickam.  I’m not there as often as I was when I first started but still, if someone sends me a link and says, “Hey, come say hi to us,” it’s easy to just click and go.  Last night it took me away from editing and converting video.

This collaborative project we’re working on this weekend is becoming a little more involved than I anticipated. Some of the video files were created on a Mac. Nothing wrong with Mac files, unless you’re like me and editing on Windows software. That’s where research and time come into play. Blah.  I still haven’t found the one conversion software that will do the job accurately.  It’s choppy and laggy.

Anyway, that’s what’s going on.

Not to mention I spent all day yesterday either in bed or the bathroom.  I couldn’t keep anything in my body.  It was frustrating and uncomfortable.  I’m feeling a little better today but still not 100% strong.

I did an online yoga class the other night. It was great - except my screen saver kept popping up and I had to keep stopping the video to get the full yoga experience. The instructor flew through the poses. I think it was a 90 minute class condensed into 45 minutes.  But effective enough to give me a charlie horse through my entire left leg two days later. Big ouch.

My work hours have slowed down, partially my own fault. I was banking on more hours with one client when I let go of another client. But it sorta didn’t happen.  I had to let go of the other client. I was sitting there, doing nothing for hours at a time. I felt brain dead. Now I wish I just continued to be brain dead. I was getting paid for it. Still, not exactly ethical to charge them for sitting around.

I did get a call from another person who needs my help in the near future. He’s just putting his stuff together, figuring out exactly what he needs. He said “I’m not looking at anyone else. I hope it’s ok that I call you in a couple of weeks.”  Nice guy.

So I’m not panicking (yet).  I’m working enough hours with my two clients to at least float.

What else?  Oh yeah, this one’s kinda big and scary.  I joined a few actors resources websites.  I can read breakdowns and submit my headshot and resume for roles I think suit me.  I’ve always wanted to be a television/film actress.  I gave it up a long time ago.  I’m back around to feeling like I passed up on my number one love.  So I have to try.  And I have to admit I want it.  Meaning, I have to be willing to fail or succeed.  Anything else is just in-between…which is kinda where I’ve been for 16 years.

I guess that’s it for now. Hope you are well. What am I missing in the blogosphere? Feel free to link-drop in the comments. I know I’ve been MIA in your blogs. I read through my feeder but I know it’s not the same.

Okay, let’s try this again. Last week I announced that I was going to be live on BlogTV.  I posted that announcement everywhere - my blog, my aol journal, twitter, youtube.  I even tacked a few flyers on lampposts by my house.

I took a quick dip in the pool and dried off, relaxed and ready to go live when BlogTV decided to punk out.  I got emails and IMs about “I can’t get in!!” and “It won’t load.”

I know.  Same happened for me.  It just wasn’t in the cards.  We bagged it and went to stickam instead. It was fun but I’m still determined to make my BlogTV show work.

So I’m taking the plunge again and I’ve scheduled another LIVE SHOW - THURSDAY at 8PM PDT (11PM EDT).

I’d love to see you there!  You don’t have to be a member and you won’t have to get on camera.  You have the option to chat via text.  But you wouldn’t even have to do that.  You can be a creeper-lurker like many who’ve come before.

If you’re interested in knowing about spur-of-the-moment, and other scheduled shows, you can click this link to go to my page now, create a user-name and click SUBSCRIBE.

You can also get alerts if you FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER.

QUESTION: If you are interested in seeing a show, what’s the best day and time for you? Please remember to be specific about your time zone.  (I may turn this question into a poll in the near future.)

Thanks all. Hope to see you live in BlogTV!

Short film produced and co-written by Paula Bird. Starring Jack Serino, Trish Monaco and Piper (yes, the dog). The video is very dark because of digital rendering and uploading to YouTube. But you’ll get the point, I’m sure.

Hey guys!  Come join us tonight at 7PM (pacific time) and 10pm (eastern) for a live show.

All you need is a computer and you’re in!  I’ll be doing a live chat/show on BlogTV.

What does this mean?  I’m still not exactly sure, except that we’re having a lot of fun on BlogTV.  YouTubers like Shaycarl, DJzoey, Pickles2626, vanillawave4peace, max9183 and so many more have shared the monitor over the past week.  Sometimes there’s an appearance by pbx6319.

No worries if you’re camera shy. YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE ON CAMERA.  The room is for chatting via text. It’s like being in a chat room with a host and sometimes a co-host on camera. That’s all.

Come Join Us!!

Is it sad that I want all my blogging friends to start vlogging?  Don’t you guys-n-gals know how much fun we’re having?  I can hardly stand it!  C’mon, pleeeeeez.

Donna’s doing it! Right Donna?  I’m linking to her blog.  From there, you can check out her YouTube channel.  She’s already done two vlogs and getting warmed up.  I’m LOVING IT!

PBX is even vlogging!  She started a blog ages ago and updates it regularly - every four months or so. (ahem)  But so far, this vlogging thing is a hit with her.  And she’s good at it.  Not to mention, her daughter, who already has over 30 subscribers on her new channel.  She’s really good at this stuff.  Go vanillawave4peace!

Come on … who’s next?  Heather? Becky? Shelli? Gigi?  OK, the last one was a long-shot, I know. But hey, a girl can dream can’t she?

Coming up: Live video shows!  Oh yeahhhh!!  A place where you don’t have to be on camera but you can interact with the host and guests in the room, via text chat.  We’re having so much fun, it’s exhilarating and exhausting! I’ll keep you posted.

I’ve been working like a mad-woman. When I’m not working I’m writing, editing, recording or watching videos. When I’m not doing that, I’m hanging out by our new pool. Kind of an adult-style kiddie-pool. See how the pool got from the store to our backyard. What can I say, we’re having fun!

Thanks to my friend twitter.com, I’m finding some useful information on the internet.  But that’s not what this post is about.  It’s about all the fun, not-so-useful links.

Like this one:  FAIL BLOG (thanks for that one Ryan!)

There are more but this one inspired a blog post.

Not sure if you’re keeping tabs on my YouTube channel, but in case you haven’t heard, this week our household turned into a huge vlog-o-rama!  There are three of us, each with our own channel.  Two are vlogging heavily - and they are really good at it.  One is trying to stay caught up - that’d be me.

In addition to vlogging, we’re writing some sketches and preparing to make collab videos starting this weekend — since I work all week now, weekends were made for video recording.

Told you we were in for a fun summer.  Here we go!

I used to watch the show on HBO.  I might even catch a rerun on TV here and there.  But I wouldn’t go out of my way to watch it.  If I hadn’t already seen IRONMAN and if I hadn’t already bought theater passes a few months ago, I might have chosen a different movie to see last night.

It was okay enough for a night out.  I laughed, I cried, I cheered in a few key moments.  But it would’ve been just as fun to watch on DVD.  It might have been better on DVD because we were in the theater for 2 1/2 hours.  That’s a long movie, for its genre.

One thing I did get from this movie is the validation that 40+ is definitely HOTT.  These women are my age … older even.  And there’s no doubt that they are hot.  I wanna be that hot when I grow up!

If I had the money that these women have, I’d be at the facialist every day.  I have oily skin that still breaks out - plus sun damage from my younger years.  I’d also go to yoga classes every day.  I’d get my body waxed and have my hair trimmed every two weeks.  I’d schedule a weekly massage.  I’d eat whole foods, juices and supplements with ease because I’d hire someone to buy and prepare them for me. (yes, I’m that lazy)

I don’t know the first thing about fashion or designer shoes, clothing or handbags.  But I would totally upgrade my wardrobe — and it would probably still cost me a fraction of what theirs costs them.

It’s tough to be glamorous when you’re broke.  So I do what I can.  I use my facialist’s products.  I wax or epilate myself as often as I can stand it (not often enough).  I could do my own yoga practice.  But I’m just not that disciplined.  I don’t eat too much but I don’t eat the best foods for my body.  I don’t know if I could give up my favorite Starbucks creations.

One thing at a time.