I'm attending swimming lessons for the first time in 14 years. I was worried I'd be way out of my depth (no pun intended), lacking in both skill and fitness. While I was a little rusty (I forgot how to do a front stroke and also breathe, so I kept having to stop for air), … Continue reading Swimming Sucks. Do it anyway.
A Kind of Sickness: An Angsty Lament
I once lamented that leaving Calgary didn't make it feel any less my home, but after living in Winchester for three years I had two homes, which meant I would always be homesick for at least one of them no matter where I went. Now I'm in my fourth year of living in Toronto, my … Continue reading A Kind of Sickness: An Angsty Lament
A No-Buy Clothing Challenge
I really like fashion. I don't dress up every day—that's just not realistic for me—but my outfits lean bold and I like trying new things...and buying new things. As a struggling actor with four float jobs, I knew I needed to get control over one of my biggest financial weaknesses: clothes. So, just for the … Continue reading A No-Buy Clothing Challenge
It’s Complex: A Life Update
I don't make New Years Resolutions anymore. I make challenges. I dunno why calling it a challenge gets me to do it better than "resolution", but it does. In 2023, I watched 100 movies in 100 days. In 2024, I read 100 books (actually 107, but the challenge was 100). In 2025, I had a … Continue reading It’s Complex: A Life Update
The Impact of the Canadian Film Centre
It's been a year since I put out my post about applying to the CFC Actors' Conservatory, and now my stats are spiking because applications are open again. Despite the singular like and complete lack of comments, I believe it to be my most popular post. In fact, I've met a few people at recent … Continue reading The Impact of the Canadian Film Centre
10 Years of Precarious Writer: A Retrospective.
Holy smokes. I've been informed (against my will, I might add) that I've had this blog for ten years now. It's amazing to think back to where I was when I began. 2014 December 2014, Winchester, England. I was studying Creative Writing, hoping to someday work in publishing because that was the only thing I … Continue reading 10 Years of Precarious Writer: A Retrospective.
The Emotional Fallout of Election Results
It is November 6th, 2024. Trump just won his second term as president. Everyone is expressing their thoughts and emotions on social media. Instead of adding to the melee on there, I figured I'd put my thoughts in the place I created to put my thoughts in. Besides, I have too many to limit myself … Continue reading The Emotional Fallout of Election Results
Restless
I have a bad habit of writing blog posts and then not posting them. I think it's because I know my dad reads these. Go away, Dad. You're making me self-conscious. The acting world has been slow of late. Even here in Toronto, where I moved for all the opportunity, I've had one audition in … Continue reading Restless
Touring Southern Alberta
Earlier this month, I returned to my home province of Alberta for my cousin's wedding and made it a whole 2-week trip. The last time I visited was for a funeral and the time before that was to get Skipper and make my move to Toronto official, so this was kind of my first time … Continue reading Touring Southern Alberta
Applying for the CFC Actors’ Conservatory?
Every year, Canadian actors from across the globe apply to be one of the eight actors chosen by the Canadian Film Centre for the CBC Actors' Conservatory. Notable Alumni include Annie Murphy (Schitt's Creek), Supinder Wraich (Sort Of), Devery Jacobs (Reservation Dogs), Michelle McLeod (Women Talking), and Giacomo Guilliani (Grey's Anatomy), among other very successful … Continue reading Applying for the CFC Actors’ Conservatory?
