Small Town Girl, Big City Dreams

In five days, I will be at the airport anxiously awaiting to board my flight. I can't wait! On July 6th, I will officially be starting my internship. Earlier today, I was listening to the Muppets soundtrack (yes, I own it because it's awesome, and you're never too old for the Muppets), and a line stuck with me that is relevant to my life right now. 

"Everything is great, everything is grand, I've got the whole wide world in the palm of my hand. Everything is perfect, it's falling into place, I can't seem to wipe this smile off my face"

Ironically enough, this song is about going to Los Angeles and also just enjoying life. That's what this summer is all about: enjoying life. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity, and I am going to enjoy every moment of it.

With every amazing thing comes a little difficulty. 
This internship means me leaving my family and friends for two months of summer followed by a three month semester. I know I can handle that, it's just something new. This past week, I've said bye to my brother, my stepmother, my stepfamily, a couple best friends, and my charter family. 

I want to say thank you to my Charter Family for the past summer and a half with a great internship and laughs every time I came in. Thank you for teaching me so much, and also giving me a great first internship. I've heard horror stories from friends, and I'm happy to say, Charter was far from a horror story. Thank you for involving me in the whole process from filming to writing to editing to feeding the videos down. Also, I know I'll keep in touch with all of you, and I can't wait to see what great things you'll do. 

To my friends and family, thank you for supporting me in my adventures. I know it would be easier if I stayed on the East Coast, nevermind just Massachusetts, but your support in me going to the West Coast means a lot to me. You're letting me chase my dream and go live it. Thank you.

Back to the thought process..

California is definitely different than Massachusetts, and Los Angeles is definitely going to be a change from Uxbridge. This is what I've been waiting for and what makes me incredibly excited. It's time to travel and time for a change. This is the perfect time for it. I remember just a couple years ago, going to California was a joke for me, but that was before I'd seen it and before I was ready to actually consider moving away from good ole New England. I'm ready. 

I hope to have a summer that will be nearly impossible to top, and I hope I entertain you as you follow me on this adventure of a lifetime.

peace.love.happiness.

~Lisa

The Start of an Amazing Journey

Hello blogosphere.

Yesterday, one of my proudest moments occurred: I got a call from the Emmys Foundation informing me that I was chosen for the Multi-Cam Directing internship out in Los Angeles. That moment marks the beginning of my dreams becoming reality.

Throughout the next two months, I will be posting here frequently to update everyone on my Hollywood journey. I'll post what's been going on, what happened on the shows I'll be working on, and how awesome LA is. Basically, the next two months will consist of a girl's dream becoming a reality. 

Sometimes, you just have to try and hope for the best. Sometimes, things work out. The best part about this internship and getting it is proving to myself that I can do it and that I am good at what I love. Also, just hearing how proud people are of me for  getting this makes it that much better.

I am so grateful to have this opportunity and am so excited for what my future holds.

Keep on dreaming

peace.love.happiness.
~Lisa