Reflections of "Celebrity"

Hey Friends!

It's been awhile since I updated my blog, but it's been an interesting couple of weeks.  A couple of weeks ago I went to visit one of my friends that works at Warner Brothers, and I got to tour the set!!! I loved it so much, and yes, went on the set of "Chuck" and met Ryan McPartlin.  I saw Sarah, Chuck, and Chuck's sister, but they were live shooting a scene, so unfortunately I wasn't able to meet them in person.

Then, I interviewed for an internship at Wonderland Sound and Vision, and I was accepted! Wonderland does "Chuck," "Supernatural," "Human Target," "Nikita," "O.C.," and have done some awesome films like "Charlie's Angel's," and "Terminator."  While I was there I found out that I get to go to the premieres! I'm very very very excited and can't wait to go the "Chuck" premiere next Monday night!

In classes I am a producer for one of the big short films we are doing, and I'm also very excited for that as well.  Although my script and character were not chosen for one of the films, I am learning a lot about developing characters and understanding the art behind telling a story.

In short there's the fun and exciting news!  God is doing amazing things, and today I put my status on fb how the little things seem like HUGE miracles.  My prayer life has gone through the roof because I'm so out of my own comfort zone, there are times when I realize that I really can't do it on my own.  I'll be driving and looking for a building that I'm supposed to run an errand to and be praying that a) I get through traffic b) I don't get in an accident and c) I remain calm even when I make a wrong turn and my gps says "rerouting." Sounds crazy, but I'm not in Ohio or Indiana anymore and need guidance...and sometimes LITERAL guidance when trying to find a person, place, or answering the phone.  Here's the thing, God cares about our little concerns and wants to be involved...even when we feel like it's petty or not life altering.

Since I've been here, I've obviously been highly interested in seeing celebrities.  You'll hear people come back from their internships or from going to yogurtland and telling all about their encounters with celebrities.  After meeting some celebrities, which felt surreal, I had some long thinking moments.  Why are we so obsessed with the idea that someone is greater, or above everyone else?  I mean, if someone who is at a "celebrity" status wants something...then they'll get it ASAP no questions asked.  We are always told not feel like we are better than everyone else, but yet I'm a walking contradiction because I swoon and get overly excited!  I'm not saying that it's wrong to be excited, but maybe check what we're excited about.  It's very easy to caught up in all the glam, but they are just people.  Yes, they have a ton of responsibility, but they're not created any different than you or me.  When we realize this, then we might look at them differently.  I don't know how to say it without it sounding cliche or cheesy, but they are God's children too.  He loves them just as much as all of us.  This true realization put a whole new perspective on "celebrity" for me.  Even though I'm so excited to see and meet celebrities...it doesn't bring complete satisfaction.  The moment is "Ahhhh!" But then it fades to "Now what?"  People are searching for purpose and fulfillment, and many places they look are empty and lost.  Working on TV or Film projects are VERY exciting for me, but if it was my everything then I'd be disappointed.  Simply because I've built up this idea, this perfection that lies in Hollywood...and it simply isn't.  Everything we see on TV and Film is only seen to audiences around the world because of extreme work.  I love it, but if it were my everything, then it would probably consume me.  I'm starting to understand the truth of "Christ the solid rock I stand...all other ground is sinking sand."

I'm very excited for the journey ahead, and I am praying that God will use me to love, serve, and contribute to this land.  Thank you to all of you for your prayers and support!  I am beyond grateful!

God Bless!
Alisha