If you read my last post you know all about my dear friend Krysten. This lovely lady just tagged me in a "11 Random Things" post, so it's my turn to share. Here are the rules:
1. Post these rules (done and done!)
2. You must post 11 random things about yourself
3. Answer the questions set for you by the person who tagged you
4. Create 11 new questions for the people you tag to answer
5. Select 11 peeps and tag them on twitter, facebook, or on their blog
11 Random Things About Me:
1. What is your theme song for this year and why?
This is a very difficult question for me because I'm a little obsessed with music. I literally just downloaded a new album (Bon Iver's "Bon Iver") which I can't believe I don't already have on my ipod. I'm listening to Fleet Foxes like crazy recently, and other fairly mellow tunes but when I'm workin out - it's all pump up music and I LOVE IT!
So I'm going to say, tentatively, that my theme song for this year is "The Edge of Glory" by Lady Gaga. Some awesome things have happened in my career in the past year and although I don't want to put all my eggs in one basket, I have high hopes for "Footsteps", which has its first private industry screening in LA next weekend, and I'm also really excited to see what happens with "Memories". I also feel, more than ever, that great things are just around the corner. I can't wait to spend the summer performing in Millbrook. This is also the year that I will accomplish my goal of running a half-marathon (Goodlife in May!). So I really feel like I'm on the edge of something great, and I'm really excited for what's to come. I also just watched a special on Lady Gaga and am pretty blown away by her positive attitude and general confidence. She's like a modern day May West, whom I LOVE!
2. What is the one thing you could never live without?
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| Sarah and Meg and I having some quality tub time |
Do people count for this one? I'm going to go ahead and say yes. Although I do depend on my magnesium pills these days for ahem, digestion as well as my chocolate and red wine, I can easily live without those things and there are two people that would be nearly impossible to do without; my sisters. We have SO much fun together it's insane. One of my fave things to do with them is have dance parties, which happens pretty much everytime we see each other. They are the most incredible duo that you could ever hope for in family. They are hilarious, kind, generous, and so incredibly patient and helpful. They are my best friends. I will always have their backs and I know they will always have mine. I am working on Sarah's wedding speech right now which is really difficult. I feel like there is so much I need to fit in to a tiny little speech. I am so lucky to have them.
3. Who or what inspires you?
So many things inspire me and totally inconsistently. Some days I'll stick on a great tune and I'm amped for the day. Other times I'll read articles about actors I respect and admire or watch movies with parts that I know I am right for, and I feel a blast of motivation and inspiration to keep truckin. My family and friends (esp those of you have been tagged in this!) are an incredible inspiration to me and have always provided an insane amount of support, so Thank You!
4. What is your dream vacation?
My boyfriend Andrew and I have never been on a real vacation together before, so anywhere with him would be fantastic. I'd love to go to Paris with him and bike around the city. I'd also love to go to Italy with him and enjoy the amazing food and beautiful cities. I think it'd be pretty darn romantic.
5. Brag time, tell me what you are most proud of accomplishing?
My last year living in NYC, Andrew and my friend Katie and I started a theatre company and produced the world premier of a play called Vincent 1979. Andrew and I also acted in the show. I was scared out of my mind to actually commit to doing it, but I knew that once we had said the words, we could make it happen. We raised over $7,000.00 and did a two week run of this amazing play at The Neighborhood Playhouse in Manhattan. We had an incredible group of actors including Suzanne Shepherd (Goodfellas, The Sopranos), and Lawrence Jansen (Damages) and was directed by one of the best acting teachers in the world, Ron Stetson. The amount of support we got from out families was absolutely incredible. Everyone came down from Canada on closing night and we closed with a big bang and a huge party. When things feel tough, I remember that we did that, that we made it happen and I literally feel like I can do anything I put my mind to.
6. Sparkles, yea or neh?
ABSOLUTELY! Love Tom's sparkly flats. Need to get a pair of those. I also occasionally sport a sequined top, although I always regret it because it feels like a torture device.
7. What is the best thing you ever ate?
A meal at "Blue Hill at Stone Barns". It's a farm-to-table restaurant in upstate New York and it was literally the most incredible meal of my life. I had to close my eyes I was overwhelmed with flavor! Awesome cocktails too. If you have a very special occasion or are in New York and feel like treating yourself big time, GO!
8. What is your guilty pleasure?
I love watching TV shows that I hope to be cast in one day. I get a little obsessed. I'm watching Bomb Girls right now and loving it (sad that the season finale is this Weds!), and I also LOVE Being Erica. Those are some quality Canadian shows!
9. What is your favourite form of exercise?
Dancing! At Theatre School, ballet, jazz and modern dance was a part of our curriculum and i was in heaven. I even got to use pointe shoes in ballet which I always wanted to do when I was little!
10. What are you afraid of?
Failing. I am trying to keep this in check (check out my "The Whore and How to Conquer Her" blog). Every now and then, I get overwhelmed for whatever reason and plagued by self doubt. The thing I keep telling myself is: I'm doing what I love, and I never have to doubt that. I am happy and even though things might be a little simpler in my life than I would like in the long run, I am happy. The rest is all material, and isn't what life is really about.
11. Who is your celebrity crush?
OMG Ryan Gosling. Have you seen Crazy, Stupid, Love?! As if I needed any more reason after The Notebook.
Ok, my questions are:
1. Who is the one person you would make sure to thank if you won a huge award (oscar, nobel peace, whatever applies!), and what would you say?
2. What's your favorite thing to do on a day off?
3. If you were able to go to any concert in all of history, what would it be?
4. What's the wildest thing you've ever done?
5. What short term goal do you have?
6. What long term goal do you have?
7. If you were stuck on an island and could only bring 1 item, 1 food source, and 1 drink other than water, what would you pick?
8. If you could have dinner with anyone in the world right now, who would it be?
9. Who is your biggest fan?
10. What's your favorite breakfast?
11. Who was the most influential teacher in your life?
And I am tagging...
Megan Dunbar
Sarah Dunbar (almost Sarah Pain!)
Jane Currah
Stephanie Case
Anne Case
Kim Foley
Katie Venezia
Edwina Haddon
Jennifer Rosart
Lauren LaCaprara
Kirsten Temporale
For the skeptics - I know it may seem chain letter-y but it was really fun to do, and I'd love to hear all of your responses.
xoxo Allie
