"Just got off a call, another audition down, and honestly, the life of a freelance actor—it’s a real rollercoaster. I mean, one minute you're up, thinking you nailed an audition, and the next, well, it's crickets. Been doing this for what feels like forever, but each gig still feels like the first. Mornings are for the mind, you know? Meditation, a bit of yoga, helps me keep the nerves at bay. Coffee, always black, two sugars, gulped down before I hit the streets or, more often than not, the subway. I keep breakfast light, maybe a smoothie, keeps the energy levels up without feeling too heavy, especially if there’s a dance call—those can be brutal. Most days are a juggle between auditions, rehearsals if I'm in a production, which isn't always, and survival jobs. Yeah, gotta keep the bills paid. Lunch, that’s if I remember to eat, is usually a sandwich or something I can eat on the go—New York doesn’t pause, nor does my schedule. I’ve had my fair share of tough breaks, roles that fell through last minute, opportunities that turned out to be nothing but air. But you learn, right? Each rejection, every little failure—it’s just groundwork for the next big break. Evenings are when I can finally catch a breath. Sometimes it’s classes to hone the craft or a quick workout to keep in shape. Dinner has to be easy, quick, something like pasta or takeout from whichever place is closest and cheapest. And every now and then, when a gig goes well or I just need to feel something different, I treat myself to my favorite local spot. It’s this tiny Korean place that does bibimbap that’s out of this world. Hot, comforting, with just the right amount of spice—it’s a small celebration in a bowl, makes all the hustle feel worthwhile."
