I bit the bullet this weekend and tackled the scary task of making a 2-minute video of my winning entry for the Take Command of Your Space contest. It only took me about 1 hour and over 100 takes. Watching the video clips in order to edit it was the hardest part – I kept thinking about how I sounded like a total tool. I tried to be upbeat and cheerful but it didn’t come across that way – I guess that’s why cheesy infomercial actors always have a permasmile slapped on their faces. Also, I feel like I spoke too slowly – but that was because I was trying not to speak too quickly. Go figure. This, my dears, is why I’m NOT an actress. Or TV show host.
In other news . . .
I’m headed 2 hours south to Richmond this morning so that my old dog Charlie can see her favorite vet. Something’s going on with her, and it’s probably not good news. It may seem a bit insane to travel that far for a vet, but she’s one of the best ones, and Charlie is comfortable with her and knows her. Any other place would scare Charlie, and she’d have to be muzzled and all that (Because she has the potential t be a “fear biter.”)
Anyway, of course the shit hits the fan in the busiest week ever – I’ve got a ton of work to do for my job, and I have to head out of town Wed for Blissdom. So please feel free to send some positive vibes her way!
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I’m sorry to hear about your dog… I know what you mean about being comfortable with a certain vet. I hope everything goes well and definitely saying a prayer or two for the four-legged member of your family!
And definitely sending some positive vibes your way… Blissdom will be well worth the stress and business of today and tomorrow!
My kitty is a fear biter/attacker/mauler. They put her in a net and sedate her. Its heartbreaking (and why i’m avoiding the vet like the plague!)
Best of luck with Charlie!!!!! tons of positivity coming your way love!!!!!!!
and it was so flipping cool to see you on the video! I’m so used to comments and emails, maybe we should all make video intros for our blog — I just really enjoyed it! and omg LOVE your shirt <3
xoxo
jenn
I think your video is great! It was so fun to watch!
And, I hope everything goes okay for your dog … sending lots of positive vibes your way 🙂
I can totally understand why it would be super freaky to have to make a video like that, but you did it so well! I think you looked really natural and of course, totally stylish. =) Good job!!!
I think you sound knowledgeable and professional in your video.
I hope this week goes well for you.
Yay, Jane! The Command folks better love you for that. 🙂
I hope the pup is feeling better soon!
I hope everything’s okay with Charlie! I loved watching this video! I miss hanging out with you and Amalea! 🙂
Grrrrrrr, videos won’t play because of the office firewall. I’ll be back after dinner!
I hope your Charlie girl is doing OK. We have dogs too, and they are our babies so I totally get the two hour drive to the favorite vet!
I think the video turned out great! Infomercials are cheesy and fake – you don’t want to look like that!
After watching the video, you could go into infomercials if you quit your current job. 😉
Lol! Thanks for the compliment? 🙂 “With two easy payments of only $193 each…”
hehe…yes, it was a compliment. 🙂 There are some on those ads that should NEVER should have seen the inside of a studio. Others are too…..perky? (look up the snuggle bear or something like that….it’s to help with seat belts…yeah, anywho) While watching the above clip, the company could post it on-line or on-air without much altering. 🙂
Well thanks so much! 🙂