You know, I've posted this quote on my Facebook page before, but I truly mean it. The quote/question I post is very simple: "If you were to meet yourself, would you like you?". I feel this is a valid question and definitely something to think about.
First and for most, we're human we aren't robots. We make mistakes and we're not perfect. However, we can strive to be model human beings. You know, decent, honest, kind, supportive and just all around good people.
On a day to day basis, I'm sure we have found ourselves in situations where we, along with other individuals, don't exactly model good qualities. It can deal with vanity, snobbery, unsympathetic, rudeness. I mean, you name it, and I'm sure it's either something we've done, seen, or experienced. Definitely not some of our finer moments, but they've happened. I bring this up because I myself have done some of these things but mainly because I recently experienced it a few days ago.
I was working as an extra on a movie set the other day and it was a scene taking place in a pretty fancy night club. The dress code for guys was a casual yet nice look and for girls, it was an upscale casual look which basically meant pretty cocktail dresses. In this particular scene, we are all on the dance floor dancing to music. Where I was standing, there was a group of very pretty girls. Almost model types. They were dressed very in style, great makeup, hair, everything. I remember thinking, "wow, they're really pretty". About an hour of shooting went by and then we had a 20 minute break to get water, food, go to the bathroom, whatever. So, I was off to the bathroom. While in there, the pretty girls came in and placed themselves right in front of the four mirrors and sinks in the bathroom. I watched as I, along with every other girl in the bathroom had to snake our way to the sink to wash our hands with no help at all from these real life Barbies. In other words, it's as if they were glued to the floor and could not move out of the way. To top it off, they never acknowledged anyone trying to get to the sink only one another as if they where the only ones in there.
On the flip side, yesterday I was working as an extra on another film and again, there was this very pretty almost model looking girl on set. Personally, I enjoy it when someone comes up and compliments me about whatever. Who doesn't like being complimented? So, I went up and told her "Excuse me, I just have to tell you that you are very pretty." All she said was "Thank you", but it was the most sincerest, sweetest, response and I know she genuinely really appreciated the compliment. Throughout the day, I noticed that she was very nice to everyone she met and was very very kind.
So, here we have two sides of the coin. Two sets of gals. I ask you, who do you think would me more satisfied meeting themselves if they were to step outside themselves? My point is, cherish each day, because you don't know if it will ever be your last, but also, live your life as if you're a spectator watching yourself - like, your on the outside looking in. Would you be satisfied with what you watch?
If no, then change it. It's not that hard. Plus, you still have a chance to. Anything is possible if you put your mind to it.
Have a great day. Make it a day where if you were able to press rewind on the day, you know that its going to be a great story with a fantastic ending.
Nicole
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Rain drops on roses, whiskers on kittens......
"....when the dog bites, when the
bee stings, when I'm feeling sad. I simply remember my favorite things, and then I don't feel so bad."
I think when Julie Andrews sang this in the Sound of Music, she was on to something. I wonder that, whenever we do get sad, do we have a specific series of positive things we think about that will move us out of our sad mood? Food for thought.
Not gonna lie, the last 2 days I've been working on film and then heading back to another movie shoot today, so my brain at this point feels like jelly. There are points and stories floating around upstairs. My thoughts all together just feel congealed. So I leave you today with this, watch the video below. Simple, yes, but the song has many points if you listen. Go out and do one of your favorite things today!
Nicole
bee stings, when I'm feeling sad. I simply remember my favorite things, and then I don't feel so bad."
I think when Julie Andrews sang this in the Sound of Music, she was on to something. I wonder that, whenever we do get sad, do we have a specific series of positive things we think about that will move us out of our sad mood? Food for thought.
Not gonna lie, the last 2 days I've been working on film and then heading back to another movie shoot today, so my brain at this point feels like jelly. There are points and stories floating around upstairs. My thoughts all together just feel congealed. So I leave you today with this, watch the video below. Simple, yes, but the song has many points if you listen. Go out and do one of your favorite things today!
Nicole
"My Favorite Things" from The Sound of Music
Sarah Vaughan sings "My Favorite Things"
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Hear no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil...
Morning everyone!
Wasn't able to post yesterday because I was being an extra in a film! True story. Whenever you get to be an extra in a film, you might as well leave your phone at home. You're not allowed to bring them on set, and if you are caught with your phone out, you are asked to leave and escorted off the set. Also, be prepared to spend the WHOLE DAY there :) Aside from those things, I think it's pretty freaking cool.
In movies as well as theater, it's fun because you get to play someone else. You get to pretend you're this different person, this "character", which is fun. Even though you get to play this different character, sometimes the hardest role to play is ourselves.
Everyone has a story. Everyone have certain things they do and don't mind sharing. Some of us can put all ourselves right out there for the world to see. Some of us are not so brave, we would rather keep certain things to ourselves and just let the public know what we choose to let them know.
For me, I can admit it..... I'm not perfect. I have many flaws and I dig my flaws. One thing though, is that I don't want to act or pretend I'm something I'm not. I've drank in excess, I've made poor decisions, I've cheated on tests before, lied, I've had my fare share of mess ups, but, I'm not going to pretend they haven't happened. Like I've said before, I'm not perfect. Just like so many of us, I to have had my fare share of skeletons in my closet.
Why do you think we have this almost unspoken obligation to present ourselves as 100% "perfect" to the outside world? I think part of it is because most of us want to be viewed in a positive way rather then a negative way. I mean, we've all made mistakes, it's just a matter of learning from those mistakes and growing from them. However, we can't deny whatever wrong's we've done. Yet, we can grow from them and be the people we wish to be.
Look, what's done is done. Just own it. Yes, you did things you're not necessarily proud of, but you did them, learned from it, and to a degree, it made you the person you are :) There are times I'm sure, where we just wish we had a time machine, go back when and where we messed up, take it back, and move on. Sadly, we have no time machine, we only have today.
Whenever I see celebrities in trouble for wrong doing, especially ones we find squeaky clean and look up to, it's a huge blow to us. Mainly because, we were given this impression that they can do no wrong. This image of perfection. This thrown of no wrong doing. Then, when something shocking comes up, the perfect image we had in our minds is gone. So I say- 1.) if you know what your doing could potentially ruin your image, then don't do it. 2) if you have done something you're not necessarily proud of, own up to it. We should know now, rather the being surprised.
Now we say we do things in our "private life", because it's just that "private", or is it? In this day in age, who knows. I'm just saying, you have flaws? skeletons in your closet? Fear not. Wear your flaws on your sleeve and know at the end of the day, you're still you.
Me- NICOLE MARQUEZ
* made mistakes
* not perfect
* flaws
*happiness
* learning and growing
I dare you to lift back your curtains and be ALL of you today :)
Nicole
Wasn't able to post yesterday because I was being an extra in a film! True story. Whenever you get to be an extra in a film, you might as well leave your phone at home. You're not allowed to bring them on set, and if you are caught with your phone out, you are asked to leave and escorted off the set. Also, be prepared to spend the WHOLE DAY there :) Aside from those things, I think it's pretty freaking cool.
In movies as well as theater, it's fun because you get to play someone else. You get to pretend you're this different person, this "character", which is fun. Even though you get to play this different character, sometimes the hardest role to play is ourselves.
Everyone has a story. Everyone have certain things they do and don't mind sharing. Some of us can put all ourselves right out there for the world to see. Some of us are not so brave, we would rather keep certain things to ourselves and just let the public know what we choose to let them know.
For me, I can admit it..... I'm not perfect. I have many flaws and I dig my flaws. One thing though, is that I don't want to act or pretend I'm something I'm not. I've drank in excess, I've made poor decisions, I've cheated on tests before, lied, I've had my fare share of mess ups, but, I'm not going to pretend they haven't happened. Like I've said before, I'm not perfect. Just like so many of us, I to have had my fare share of skeletons in my closet.
Why do you think we have this almost unspoken obligation to present ourselves as 100% "perfect" to the outside world? I think part of it is because most of us want to be viewed in a positive way rather then a negative way. I mean, we've all made mistakes, it's just a matter of learning from those mistakes and growing from them. However, we can't deny whatever wrong's we've done. Yet, we can grow from them and be the people we wish to be.
Look, what's done is done. Just own it. Yes, you did things you're not necessarily proud of, but you did them, learned from it, and to a degree, it made you the person you are :) There are times I'm sure, where we just wish we had a time machine, go back when and where we messed up, take it back, and move on. Sadly, we have no time machine, we only have today.
Whenever I see celebrities in trouble for wrong doing, especially ones we find squeaky clean and look up to, it's a huge blow to us. Mainly because, we were given this impression that they can do no wrong. This image of perfection. This thrown of no wrong doing. Then, when something shocking comes up, the perfect image we had in our minds is gone. So I say- 1.) if you know what your doing could potentially ruin your image, then don't do it. 2) if you have done something you're not necessarily proud of, own up to it. We should know now, rather the being surprised.
Now we say we do things in our "private life", because it's just that "private", or is it? In this day in age, who knows. I'm just saying, you have flaws? skeletons in your closet? Fear not. Wear your flaws on your sleeve and know at the end of the day, you're still you.
Me- NICOLE MARQUEZ
* made mistakes
* not perfect
* flaws
*happiness
* learning and growing
I dare you to lift back your curtains and be ALL of you today :)
Nicole
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Motivation, inspiration, and a little go getter in between
Happy October! I really love saying that....
For some reason, whenever I find myself at a slow point in the day, meaning, when my energy to complete tasks for the day begins to fade, I try to seek some "pep" I can put back into my step. It's at this point I start seeking certain things to give me that motivational/inspirational boost I need.
Usually I put on some music, and start looking around me to see if something catches my attention to help shift my gears into "productive" mod. I know I'm not alone on this. We've all hit those blank moments where we just need that "umph" to get things kicking.
Today, I'm finding that lack of "umph", so I did what I do. I went looking for it. Luckily, I found a that little boost I needed. It started with putting on some of my favorite jams, then it was on to the quotes.....and this is what I found:
"Running away from your problems is a race you'll never win"
"Get up and try and try and try"
Believe it or not, but everyone has their own certain routine for dealing with different situations. For me and "finding my boost"it's, listen to music, read different quotes, perhaps watch a motivational video (YouTube, Inside the Actors Studio, etc.) maybe an inspirational/motivational photo then it's back to work and back on track.
In other words, if you need an extra boost of inspiration/motivation you should shower yourself with things that are positive to help you get back on track. It doesn't hurt or cost anything just your full 100% once you do get back on track.
So in the spirit of this positivity, this little lady is on the track to productive town. Have a great day!
Nicole
For some reason, whenever I find myself at a slow point in the day, meaning, when my energy to complete tasks for the day begins to fade, I try to seek some "pep" I can put back into my step. It's at this point I start seeking certain things to give me that motivational/inspirational boost I need.
Usually I put on some music, and start looking around me to see if something catches my attention to help shift my gears into "productive" mod. I know I'm not alone on this. We've all hit those blank moments where we just need that "umph" to get things kicking.
Today, I'm finding that lack of "umph", so I did what I do. I went looking for it. Luckily, I found a that little boost I needed. It started with putting on some of my favorite jams, then it was on to the quotes.....and this is what I found:
"Running away from your problems is a race you'll never win"
"You must find a place inside yourself where nothing is impossible" - Deepka Chopra
Believe it or not, but everyone has their own certain routine for dealing with different situations. For me and "finding my boost"it's, listen to music, read different quotes, perhaps watch a motivational video (YouTube, Inside the Actors Studio, etc.) maybe an inspirational/motivational photo then it's back to work and back on track.
In other words, if you need an extra boost of inspiration/motivation you should shower yourself with things that are positive to help you get back on track. It doesn't hurt or cost anything just your full 100% once you do get back on track.
So in the spirit of this positivity, this little lady is on the track to productive town. Have a great day!
Nicole
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Logic vs. Reason
Well hello! It's here! It's here! October is officially here!
Ok, I first had to get that off my chest. Now, on to today's post:
Logic vs. Reason
Dare I say, "I agree?". I dare. I agree. I guess today I decided to geek out a little.
For some reason, when I woke up this morning, this was some how on my mind. I haven't watched any Star Trek lately to make me think of this, I just for some reason had this pop in my head. "Logic vs. Reason". It is an interesting concept. For me, when I think of logic and reason immediately I compare this to your brain vs. your heart.
I'm sure you guys are familiar with that. Your head says one thing while your heart says another. Then there's this giant battle of should I or shouldn't I? The logical thing to do would be this______________(fill in the blank), but the reasonable this to do, and what I want to do is________________(fill in the blank). If you've never wrestled with this, consider yourself lucky. If you have, you hopefully are following this.
So now, your have to decide, do I do what is going to make you happy or do I do what will be the right thing to do? Juggling one vs. the other isn't so easy. Which brings up the question again, "logic vs. reason." Your heart vs. your head. Which one wins? Well there's a different answer for all of us.
There is also a level of sacrifice that will play in some how along with facts that we have to take into consideration as well. Regardless of what we pick, we have our own battles when thinking of logic and reasoning. So, see Star Trek has it right. It gets us thinking.
When we're faced with this sort of dilemma, we need not fret. Inevitably, we'll weigh our pros and cons and come to a logical OR reasonable solution that works best.
Despite the critiques we give ourselves, we're pretty intelligent creatures. We can find a solution if we really will it and believe it. Kirk and Spock would go back and forth with the way things need or can be taken. Every now and then, there would be a few slip ups, but for the most part, they would equally find the best solution to whatever problem was placed in front of them. This is something we can totally relate to.
Be it the "Logical" way or the "Reasonable" way, it's Your way. just remember though, whatever you choose, choose wisely because in the words of Spock:
Ok, I first had to get that off my chest. Now, on to today's post:
Logic vs. Reason
"Logic, logic, and logic.......Logic is the beginning of wisdom, not the end"
Dare I say, "I agree?". I dare. I agree. I guess today I decided to geek out a little.
For some reason, when I woke up this morning, this was some how on my mind. I haven't watched any Star Trek lately to make me think of this, I just for some reason had this pop in my head. "Logic vs. Reason". It is an interesting concept. For me, when I think of logic and reason immediately I compare this to your brain vs. your heart.
I'm sure you guys are familiar with that. Your head says one thing while your heart says another. Then there's this giant battle of should I or shouldn't I? The logical thing to do would be this______________(fill in the blank), but the reasonable this to do, and what I want to do is________________(fill in the blank). If you've never wrestled with this, consider yourself lucky. If you have, you hopefully are following this.
So now, your have to decide, do I do what is going to make you happy or do I do what will be the right thing to do? Juggling one vs. the other isn't so easy. Which brings up the question again, "logic vs. reason." Your heart vs. your head. Which one wins? Well there's a different answer for all of us.
There is also a level of sacrifice that will play in some how along with facts that we have to take into consideration as well. Regardless of what we pick, we have our own battles when thinking of logic and reasoning. So, see Star Trek has it right. It gets us thinking.
When we're faced with this sort of dilemma, we need not fret. Inevitably, we'll weigh our pros and cons and come to a logical OR reasonable solution that works best.
Despite the critiques we give ourselves, we're pretty intelligent creatures. We can find a solution if we really will it and believe it. Kirk and Spock would go back and forth with the way things need or can be taken. Every now and then, there would be a few slip ups, but for the most part, they would equally find the best solution to whatever problem was placed in front of them. This is something we can totally relate to.
Be it the "Logical" way or the "Reasonable" way, it's Your way. just remember though, whatever you choose, choose wisely because in the words of Spock:
"history is replete with turning points...you must have faith"
Nicole
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