Cop a 'Tude
I don't know whether I like kids or not. They're like cats to me: I usually speak ill of them, but if one's around, I'll probably eventually play with it.
This thought was brought to you by my doing background on Suburgatory Monday, in a scene taking place at a Little League baseball game. I played a cop interviewing witnesses after a kid got hurt. I was on set for about 45 minutes, after sitting around holding for 4 hours. I did get to eat. And I got to wear a snazzy cop uniform. And I got 8 hours pay (which is admittedly only $64 as I am still non-union, damnit).
Yesterday, I again donned cop attire. This time it was my own, as I had an audition for a bailiff for a pilot of a reality court show. It took 10 minutes to drive there, 10 more to find parking, a 5-minute sit downstairs, 3 seconds sitting upstairs, and 3 minutes in front of a camera for the audition. They didn't give me a script; I would parrot everything they said -- "All rise" and the like. A staffer downstairs mentioned there would be about 50 people auditioning for bailiff. That means I have a 2% chance of getting it. And that's probably way better than most other auditions. What the fuck am I doing, trying to be an actor? It's not like I'm exemplary at any of the aspects of acting. I mean, I'm okay looking, in good shape, and well spoken. I'm also not a freaking moron, which isn't always a given in the business. But really... I have nothing unique to offer. I have no "hook," especially when there's no fighting involved.
Okay, I'm going to a dark place again. So easy to slip into there these days -- especially since I paid bills today, meaning I looked at my bank account.
I did have a good workout, though, so I'll brag about that a bit. I feel strong and I look strong. I went to a different, bigger LA Fitness as ours is closed until early January for remodeling. That means I have to drive instead of walk, but the one today wasn't that far. It was heavy upper body day, so I pushed a lot of weight.
I use iPhone's Notes to track all reps/weights/workouts. Here's what I did today:
Weighted Dips
Carrying 65 lbs for 10 reps, then 8 reps. Then w/no extra weight for 16 reps.
Seated Hammer Curls
60 lbs for 16 reps, 2 sets. 65 lbs for 16 reps.
Seated Military Press
135 lbs for 7 reps, then 5 reps. 125 lbs for 6 reps.
Weighted Chinups
Carrying 42.5 lbs for 6 reps, then 8 reps. Then w/no extra weight for 12 reps.
Smith Bench Press
205 lbs for 8 reps. 225 pounds for 5 reps. Another 205 lbs for 8 reps. (I know Smith is cheating, but my bench sucks and I feel this will help it)
Smith Shrugs
315 lbs for 8 reps (didn't mean to do that much), then 2 sets of 275 lbs for 10 reps each.
Rope Tricep Pulldowns
Not sure about the weight on these. I usually max out at 150 (+5 extra) at the old gym, but this was a different setup. I went increasing-weight sets of 12, 10, and 10 reps.
Concentration Curls
40 lbs for 8 reps. 45 lbs for 8 reps. 50 lbs for 6 reps.
Wide-Grip Weighted Chinups
Carrying 20 lbs for 6 reps, then 8 reps, then 7 reps.
Incline Bench
135 lbs for 8 reps. 145 lbs for 6 reps. Back to 135 lbs for 8 reps.
Thanks for indulging me. Now I can go to sleep without feeling like a total loser.
This thought was brought to you by my doing background on Suburgatory Monday, in a scene taking place at a Little League baseball game. I played a cop interviewing witnesses after a kid got hurt. I was on set for about 45 minutes, after sitting around holding for 4 hours. I did get to eat. And I got to wear a snazzy cop uniform. And I got 8 hours pay (which is admittedly only $64 as I am still non-union, damnit).
Yesterday, I again donned cop attire. This time it was my own, as I had an audition for a bailiff for a pilot of a reality court show. It took 10 minutes to drive there, 10 more to find parking, a 5-minute sit downstairs, 3 seconds sitting upstairs, and 3 minutes in front of a camera for the audition. They didn't give me a script; I would parrot everything they said -- "All rise" and the like. A staffer downstairs mentioned there would be about 50 people auditioning for bailiff. That means I have a 2% chance of getting it. And that's probably way better than most other auditions. What the fuck am I doing, trying to be an actor? It's not like I'm exemplary at any of the aspects of acting. I mean, I'm okay looking, in good shape, and well spoken. I'm also not a freaking moron, which isn't always a given in the business. But really... I have nothing unique to offer. I have no "hook," especially when there's no fighting involved.
Okay, I'm going to a dark place again. So easy to slip into there these days -- especially since I paid bills today, meaning I looked at my bank account.
I did have a good workout, though, so I'll brag about that a bit. I feel strong and I look strong. I went to a different, bigger LA Fitness as ours is closed until early January for remodeling. That means I have to drive instead of walk, but the one today wasn't that far. It was heavy upper body day, so I pushed a lot of weight.
I use iPhone's Notes to track all reps/weights/workouts. Here's what I did today:
Weighted Dips
Carrying 65 lbs for 10 reps, then 8 reps. Then w/no extra weight for 16 reps.
Seated Hammer Curls
60 lbs for 16 reps, 2 sets. 65 lbs for 16 reps.
Seated Military Press
135 lbs for 7 reps, then 5 reps. 125 lbs for 6 reps.
Weighted Chinups
Carrying 42.5 lbs for 6 reps, then 8 reps. Then w/no extra weight for 12 reps.
Smith Bench Press
205 lbs for 8 reps. 225 pounds for 5 reps. Another 205 lbs for 8 reps. (I know Smith is cheating, but my bench sucks and I feel this will help it)
Smith Shrugs
315 lbs for 8 reps (didn't mean to do that much), then 2 sets of 275 lbs for 10 reps each.
Rope Tricep Pulldowns
Not sure about the weight on these. I usually max out at 150 (+5 extra) at the old gym, but this was a different setup. I went increasing-weight sets of 12, 10, and 10 reps.
Concentration Curls
40 lbs for 8 reps. 45 lbs for 8 reps. 50 lbs for 6 reps.
Wide-Grip Weighted Chinups
Carrying 20 lbs for 6 reps, then 8 reps, then 7 reps.
Incline Bench
135 lbs for 8 reps. 145 lbs for 6 reps. Back to 135 lbs for 8 reps.
Thanks for indulging me. Now I can go to sleep without feeling like a total loser.