Ever since I could remember, I have been a camera hog. I will admit in my advanced years, I haven't leaned in that direction, though it won't take much for me to head that way again. Since I was a very shy kid, being on stage was a way for me to "not be me." I could take on any persona and I did with gusto, from a grumpy old lady to a singing hill billy. If there was a camera within spitting distance, I would put on my brightest smile and get in that picture no matter who was taking it. I was even known by a few to lean into someones vacation photos at Disneyland and sneak away without them knowing. To this day, those tourists are probably wondering who that dumb blonde in the photo is. You see, blonde hair sticks out in a photo full of dark haired tourists. Ahhh, to be young again.
I was in many plays when I was younger and I made it a point during the staging part of the production to perfectly align myself so I was front and center at all times. I am sneaky like that. Later when I was doing extra work, once again, my camera hog persona came into play. The directors used to laugh and let me know that I couldn't be in all the shots for continuity sake. Blast those people who pay attention to detail, such a buzz kill.
Not a time goes by when I watch a movie or TV show and think of what could have been. This is a path that many try to travel but end up having to choose another way. My "normal" upbringing has led me to choose the safe path that included getting my college degree and getting a grown up job. In case you are wondering, Theater was one of my many many degrees of choice. Maybe I should have tried getting in the back door by being a screenwriter and writing the perfect character that only a certain blonde haired someone could have done. Ugh, why didn't I think of that sooner! This imagination of mine is nothing but trouble!
I think they need me on set, so I must go. (I am just practicing that line in case Spielberg calls me up!!!) Until next time, make today a good one!!
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