Lazy Rainy Days

When it's raining out, all I want to do is cuddle up in my bed in my pajamas.  I don't like to get up and start the day. I want to spend my day in the sanctity of my bedroom.

This sounds delicious but actually, it’s not that luxurious. Maybe if I were fancier, the picture would be painted a little better. 

If I were the kind of woman who wears long silk gowns to sleep, has a vanity with beautiful powders, french perfumes, and a four poster bed overflowing with Persian pillows...this might sound even yummier. 

Instead I wear yoga pants and t-shirt to sleep. There's a jar of Vicks on the night table next to my bed. I have a large dresser with a large mirror and two overflowing MAC makeup bags. 

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Wordless Wednesday: Heaven, I'm In Heaven...

Chocolate Mousse Cake, Buon Gusto Restaurant, NYC

#LushLunes: Letting GO.

I hope you're all having a  LUSH LUNES my deep thinkers!  I have a little anecdote for you, that will of course become your Lush Lunes mission.  

 

You know those people smiling with their headphones, dancing or singing to themselves in public? I use to glare at them, in my angry New Yorker-ness, like, "how dare you show off your happy pants music-loving while I am here stuck on this smelly train. Well, I refuse to look at you." (while, of course, I was still looking at them because I was actually just jealous of their freedom). 

I'm done with my angry pants and have stored them away. I have officially crossed to the other side and am becoming the music loving, happy pants having, smiling-ness person I use to glare at. (I am also adding another layer of crazy to my repertoire considering I already talk to myself - and answer myself- out loud, in public).

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Saying A Little Prayer For Me

I was sitting in church, praying, and then crying. I was overcome with emotion, and happiness, realizing that I have come so very far, and that my path has taken me in directions that I had never dreamed. 

I understood for the first time why certain obstacles were put in my way - so that I could over come them. I had clarity on why certain people were no longer in my life - because the season for those relationships needed to end. 

During this time, a prayer came to my heart. I was inspired to share it with you after I read a  beautiful prayer on the blog Micaminar, which moved me (I now keep that prayer with me). 

Maybe my little prayer will touch some part of you. Maybe it won't.  Anyway, here it is. 

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Giving Up The Dream

After the ups and downs of the past week, there was a moment where I considered giving up on my dreams. I felt like I was trapped and the only way out would be to give up juggling my aspirations so that I could better handle my responsibilities.

The wind began to switch
The house, to pitch
And suddenly the hinges started to unhitch

-The Wizard of Oz

Me at Madam Tussauds. Dress: H&M. Shoes: Steve Madden.

My time is needed to take care of matters like helping my mom with the apartment rental, the issue with the property damage, saving money, finding a new job...and basically getting back on that linear path.


I told Sorayu, "life would be a lot easier if I stopped chasing my dreams." And she said, "exactly. Anything worth fighting for is never easy." That statement gave me pause.

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Wordless Wednesday: Dealing With Bull

The Adventures of Angry Pants McGee

I walked into Church today and pleaded with God to help free me of my anger. It seems that it's just one thing after the other and I can't get my head on straight to assess where I should begin...how to troubleshoot my own problems.

Earlier this week, I did an on camera interview with this novice director. I did it for free. I got a large coffee out of it. A coffee for two hours of prep time and four hours on the day of the shoot. I went home starving, but I felt good about my work. Later in the week I asked this guy for a copy of the interview. He said no and actually hung up the telephone on me. Anyway, I didn't sign any type of release... In the end I told him that the result of my work product was not to be used for his project. He actually responded, "you don't need to impress me with your legal words..." Ay Dios Mio, dame paciencia...Can you see where this is going?  I have been very upset by the whole thing and the fact that this dude is being an ass for no reason.

 As an attorney I want everything laid out in writing. But as an actress just trying to build her career dealing with people also trying to build their respective careers, there's isn't a lot of paperwork involved. And let’s face it, I've always been better at helping others than I am at helping myself. I've got to be a better lawyer when it comes to protecting ME. Needless to say, I want nothing to do with this guy ever again.

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LushLunes: Spread A Little Joy Today

Today is none other than they very fabulous LUSH LUNES! And my weekly deep thought is the essence of today's mission:

"When we choose actions that bring happiness and success to others, the fruit of our karma is happiness & success" ~@deepakchopra

 
This past week has been up and down for me. It started on a positive note, but ended on a sour one... and considering it's Monday, that can make it harder to see the silver linings. So one of the things that has helped me is spreading a little sunshine for others. 

Which leads me to your LUSH LUNES ASSIGNMENT:

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Corazón Gitano - Heart of a Gypsy

I've always felt like a bit of gypsy. I'm all untamed curly hair, bracelets adorning my arms, dangling earrings, a tshirt and a long flowing skirt with sandals... But I hardly ever look that way - according to what others have told me. I'm "polished" and "put together," with my hair sleek and straight or pushed back, studs, and nothing too flashy. 

How I see myself versus how I am perceived reflect two complimentary sides of what makes me Me. And I think we all have a little of that duality.

"Tómame como soy..."

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I'm a Power Puff Girl!

Sometimes I get self conscious about my body. But today I'm having a skinny day. I saw the scale yesterday, and it said I'd lost five pounds. I actually grumbled, called it a liar, got off and kicked it. Then I waited a few seconds, and got back on, staring at the scale like it was not to be trusted.

The result? The same lie. Ok, well, I'll take it! That is actually progress. And even though yesterday, I was having a not-so-skinny day, the scale told me that I was the liar.

Since I started acting I've been very body conscious, then very conscious that I'm body conscious, then fighting negative thoughts... and it's cyclical.

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Some News For My Deep Thinkers

Today is LushLunes which means I usually go on and on about how to make this suck-fest day rock. But this week is going to be hectic for me - in a good way -  so there's no assignment for today. 

On the plus side, I've booked 2 projects this week with respect to my acting and that's the reason why you... my heart of hearts... are being neglected.  Forgive me. 

I promise to fill you in on all the details by this weekend and reward you with some discounts, and hopefully a kick ass giveaway.  Remember to devote some time to taking care of you today, and HerDeepThoughts will be back on schedule asap. 

Thanks for your patience... Have a Lush Monday!!

xoxox,

Li

Getting Closer: 10 Things You Didn't Know About Me

One of my fellow bloggers NewYorkChica recently wrote a post on her blog sharing ten facts about her...and invited her readers to do the same. I feel like I bare my soul on here, but maybe I'll enlighten you with some more randomness. So here goes!

1 - I am afraid of heights... yet I love to fly and do dare-devily things (like the daredevil dive at great adventure that I got on three times). And I'm a jetsetter... love to fly (with my rosary in hand)!!!

2 - I have a horrible time remembering names. I will know your face and it will take me an entire day to remember your name, or how I know you, if at all (ask @MommyDelicious)

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Wordless Wednesday: Middle of Nowhere

Being Different: The Incredible Adriana Lima

A while ago I shared with you my FAB experience at the launch of Victoria's Secret new scent: Incredible. While I've been interviewed via various forms of media in the past, this is the first time I ever interviewed anyone outside of a deposition. It was on the fly, so you have to listen very closely to hear the exchange. 

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#LushLunes: Soundtrack For Your Life

It's Monday!!! Why are we so happy? Because it's LUSH Lunes!

While I picked up one of my exercise DVDs recently, Jillian Michaels said something that really struck a chord in me:

"Sometimes we're resistant to things or we're intimidated by things, but when you actually try it, and you put yourself out there, and you take a chance and you take a risk, you grow in ways you never imagined."

I felt really empowered by this statement. So I recorded it and added it to the sound track for my life.

My coach taught me this practice. He told me that when I hear something inspirational, I should record it and make an inspirational playlist to listen to while I meditate or before I go on an audition. It's a motivational practice.

Which leads me to your LUSH LUNES ASSIGNMENT:

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Healthy Competition?

Sometimes, when colleagues speak to each other, it can be very spy vs spy. The subtext is always, "I can only tell you so much, and then I will pretend I answered your question, then you will only tell me so much, and we will proceed this way until we no longer have to speak." In my experience lawyers can be like that a lot of the time. 

When I first met Sorayu I saw her sitting at her desk beyond stressed. So I went up to her and gave her all of the information she needed to help her at work - because she was surrounded by an office full of people who really could not care less. Sink or swim was their attitude, but that just ain't me (and that's why since then we've enjoyed a great friendship).

Well, that type of spy vs. spy attitude is not just confined to an office. Bloggers can be like that as well - sink or swim baby. Good thing I always have a life raft.

I'm always weary of new people, because it's true... I have trust issues. I'm always worried they might push me over the side of the boat.

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Black Swan DVD Giveaway WINNER

A week ago I talked about the film Black Swan and how I want to one day act alongside Ms. Portman...but the part of that post that may have been most appealing to you, my deep thinkers, (aside from how I am sucky ballerina), was the giveaway, hosted by the people at @FoxHomeEnt.


The question to enter the DVD giveaway was: " In the Black Swan, what was the New York City Ballet's new season opening production?" The answer is "Swan Lake."

After going through all of the fabulous comments from my deep thinkers (yes I do check to make sure they followed the rules) we now have a winner!

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