Almost Something

Well, It's been over a month since last time, which is pretty indicative of how exciting my life has been. The job hunt continues.

I had an interview to work box office at a local film fest. Of course I get asked the dreaded question: "Do you think you're overqualified for this position?" How do you answer this without selling yourself short and without sounding entitled or uninterested. I have NO life skills, and I haven't been able to get hired thus far. Please. Please. Please. That's what I wanted to say. I ended up saying something more acceptable. But I never heard back.

So what's next? Time for minimum-wageish applications. I went to a day-long hiring mill event for a movie theater. And, of course, was rejected. In my head, I'm gonna say I was overqualified, but in my heart, I know I didn't speak enough at the group interview.

Let's talk about group interviews. This was my second and I don't get them. I suppose it's interesting to see people interact with strangers, but really, they're weird. You have to tactfully balance allowing other people to speak while fighting for "screen" time while also making sure everyone in the group isn't bored to tears. I knew I should have answered at least one more question, but the interview was getting long, they were breaking down the meeting room, and quite frankly, I didn't have anything meaningful to contribute to that last question.

Oh well. A new editing job is keeping my head above water (and my bank account, barely, above zero. I have about 2 months of funds left before I'm done.)

Quick script update: I have barely been working on my SW? spec - though my newly formed writers group should help out with that. I have now been officially rejected by NBC and WB.


Celebrities I saw this month:
Justin Timberlake (Future Sex/Love Sounds) MY FIRST A-LISTER! Normally, I have very little use for JT, although admittedly his music is pretty dees (dec?) My friend sent me a text that he was at a neighborhood restaurant. I was like, "I'll be there in three minutes." I had to pretend to get water like eight times so I would have an excuse to walk by him. He was sitting with...

Jessica Biel (7th Heaven) Now, I really have no use for her. Really.

Sam LLoyd (Scrubs) He was also at the restaurant. (That was a good day!) A friend told me she saw him enter the bathroom, so, obviously, I coincidentally had to go to the bathroom as well. I waited outside and when he walked by me, we head-nodded to each other. Awesome!

Nick Cannon (Wild 'N Out) Eating outside the Cheesecake Factory in Beverly Hills, like he wanted to be seen. Nick, next time you decide to go out in public, bring your wife.

John Schneider (Secret Life of the American Teenager) At a comedy club. Slightly better looking in person.

Matthew Bomer (Chuck) He was pushing a baby stroller at a park. I am now officially two degrees away from Zachary Levi.

Mark Brunetz (Clean House) He was in a coffee shop, dressed very un-designer-y. T-shirt and jeans? You can do better, Mark. Either way, my creepy levels shot through the roof as I pretended to text someone/was really taking a picture of him to send to my sister. I am not okay.