For the first time, since quitting a 
full-time job two months ago, I have made enough money to cover the week’s expenses. Though it is only one week, what a reassuring way to begin a full month of Autumn! Through work on CBS T.V. shows ‘Blue Bloods’ on Monday and ‘Elementary’ (the new take on the classic Sherlock Holmes tale with Watson played by the lovely Lucy Liu) on Friday, combined with the regular Wednesday retained at the Retina Surgeon’s office- savings remain safe- or at least extended. I am on the way toward supporting the monetary expenses of life through being an artist.
The second week of October, to balance, proved less exciting. Casting rang and asked me to hold Tuesday directly following Labor Day for a show in its first season: ‘Next Caller’ with Dane Cook. I was thankful, and declined a subsequent request from ‘Law & Order: SVU’ for the same date. However, the holiday was cause for a rearrange of scheduling and a cancelation for my booking. Naturally, the spot had been filled for the other show. Although, I ended up being asked to work an extra day in the doctor’s office due to staff absences for vacations and illnesses. No show biz work or paychecks for week two, though the additional day in the office coupled with an evening modeling for a two hour art class- again the week’s bills were made.
All’s well. Truthfully, I strive to consistently put the sunny-side of things out there, but for some reason, though I rationally know I am making progress and am scheduled for work on shows Monday (‘Smash’) and Tuesday- ahead of the weekly budget- emotion has me downtrodden. Perhaps it is the impending birthday, once excited for, at the end of the week. Or the focus on where I want to be over what I am doing to get there in a successive manner of small accomplishments. Realizing it IS only a funk for the moment, grown into this day, I pledge to funnel the feelings into creative motivation andconquer the real issue- my need for an agent.
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Katrina Perkins 