Winding Down in the Windy City

I’m pretty sure explaining acting to non-actors is the most difficult thing…almost ever. As Isaiah puts it, people either think you’re a moron for attempting such a terrible feat OR they assuming you’re headed to Hollywood to be the next Brat Pitt or Kate Winslet (or, in Chicago, they think you’re a stand-up comedian from Second City, trying to be on SNL). 

And, Lord help us actors trying to get day jobs. Apparently, a BFA in Acting is a huge red flag for employers. “Um…okay, I see you’re an actor or something…interesting…can we trust that you won’t blow off work for a try-out or play practice for one of your skits?” 

Give.me.a.break.

In the interview for the job I started this week, the CFO was AMAZED that I graduated Magna cum laude. He said something like “SO, did a lot of your fellow majors graduate with those kind of honors?? What motivated you to do so well??” And, I’m thinking…the majority of my friends did BETTER than me. How stupid do I look? NATALIE PORTMAN WENT TO AN IVY LEAGUE SCHOOL! 

I’m just so over the “I’m an actor” conversation. Even more than that, I am over having to justify it and pretend like it’s not that important to me in order to get a job. “Yeah, Korri, we’re going to need you to make it very clear that acting is secondary to your career. okay? Don’t say anything about eventually wanting to be a professional actor.”

NEWS FLASH: I have a degree in acting. It’s on my resume’. And I’m not taking it off. 

UGH sorryiampassionateaboutsomethingthatyouwillneverevereverunderstand

Not that anxiety is a good thing to pray for, but I’m hoping this chest/back pain is just that and not something else. 

I’m such a hypochondriac. I’m assuming I have some sort of terrible heart condition/blot clot when really, chest pain is a symptom of just about everything else. I keep reading all these forums where people write out descriptions of their aliments and “doctors” respond. I see a lot very similar to mine. “Hi. I’m a 26 year old female experiencing chest pain/left arm tingling. Went to the doctor, they said it was hormones and anxiety, but I don’t believe them. Help!” And then 20 people say, “OMG me too! What’s going on? Sometimes I get headaches too! I feel like I’m going crazy!” 

Me too. 

The truth of the matter is…it’s probably stress/anxiety. “Anxiety Girl” is written all over me. Half the time, I bet the pain isn’t really there, I just can’t stop thinking about it, so I imagine the pain. In all seriousness though, I haven’t really had much of a break lately, and these customer service jobs are really wearing me out. It’s not surprising that I would respond physically. I just want to feel OKAY. It’s okay if I’m not great or perfect, just normal! I hate thinking I’m sick! 

I’m starting to understand why Xanax is a recreational drug these days. 

Now, I know that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery…but sometimes, you’re just being a copycat, and you’re only hurting yourself!

Oh, picnik. I heart thee. 

I took this pic at a bakery in San Francisco. I thought it was appropriate for the past week.

I love this idea! I always want to hoard save my shopping bags because they are so pretty.

genius-idea:

Getting the bag is half the high ;}

Via: Shelter Interior Design.

imremembering:

Polly Pocket

Courtesy of orchidbones

imremembering:

Fashion Plates

Remembered by Kate

33 Tumblrs you MUST follow.

Over the past few days, I’ve been thinking about making a serious life change. I’ve been considering starting a gluten-free diet. My eating habits have never been great, and I think the restrictions and the discipline it takes to eat gluten-free would really whip me into shape.

But I don’t know if I can do it!

The amount of food I eat that contains gluten is remarkable. I would be erasing a substantial portion of my diet, and I’m worried i wouldn’t be able to fully commit. I don’t want to start something I know I can’t finish.

The saddest part of it all? My main reason I am so hesitant…Chick-fil-a. I know, grow up, right? The first Chicago location is opening next week, and I’ve been dreaming of chicken biscuits and the #5 8-pack nuggets with a sweet tea. They have gluten-free options, but those listed are not included.

Too, I don’t want to be a pain at restaurants…my friends and I are already super indecisive, imagine throwing “Korri can’t eat gluten” into the mix.

I’ve also considered the mostly gluten-free diet, but it’s kinda silly to go halfway, right? Would that totally screw with my body?

Bahhhh. Just some thoughts…