When one door closes...
@JamesHxstatic (29410)
Eugene, Oregon
April 30, 2017 10:36am CST
I suspect that we have all heard the rest of that which says "another opens." It usually comes up when there is a loss of some kind in one's life, such as divorce or a job loss.
In my case, it seems to be true, but I am the one closing the door on that part-time job at the wild bird supplies store. After working there for about a year and a half, I resigned. The very next week, I ran into a friend I met working on a film (never released) in Portland. He lives locally and produces a syndicated recreational vehicle show called "Rollin' On TV." I did one commercial for him a year or so ago and he tells me he has a couple coming up.
Additionally, I will audition for a casting call on what will be an 18 episode series produced locally as well. Without that part-time job, I have the time to do these fun acting things and they popped up as soon as I closed that door.
I have more time for table tennis and trips too.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
30 Apr 17
It was strange that these followed on the heel of my decision so quickly.
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@jillybean1222 (6406)
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1 May 17
how fantastic @JamesHxstatic ! I'm so happy for you!
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
1 May 17
Thanks Jill! It has been surprising and may come to little, but it is fun to do all this.
@DeborahDiane (40848)
• Laguna Woods, California
1 May 17
@JamesHxstatic - That is wonderful! I agree that when we let go of one thing, more opportunities open up. I'm busier than ever since I retired, and I've heard a lot of people say the same thing. Good luck with you acting! I have a friend who used to work as a salesman for Motorola. Now he is 75, retired, and looks sort of like Newt Gingrich. Jay Leno used to have him on his show a few years ago when Newt was making the news more often. Now, he sometimes has non-speaking roles in TV shows and movies as a doctor or lawyer walking in the background of a scene.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
1 May 17
That is great that he gets a lot of work as an extra. Grimm was filmed in Portland, but is over now. I had a role there as a hand double in one episode.
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@DeborahDiane (40848)
• Laguna Woods, California
1 May 17
@JamesHxstatic - It helps that our friend lives here in Orange county and he can get up to Los Angeles for auditions. I think it is cool that you got to work as a hand double.
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@divalounger (6182)
• United States
3 May 17
@JamesHxstatic Hopefully--it will be very soon!
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
1 May 17
Unfortunately, the producer of this thing lost the venue where he was holding auditions, but will "be in touch soon."
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@JudyEv (382307)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 May 17
@JamesHxstatic Hopefully that won't be too long.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
2 May 17
It is always interesting to do those. Thanks, Judy!
@LadyDuck (502620)
• Italy
1 May 17
@JamesHxstatic To work a few hours a week can be pleasant and add a little extra, but you worked too many hours. It was a hard job.
@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
1 May 17
Yes, I feel much better, knowing that I won't be called to help out unexpectedly.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
3 May 17
Yes it is a very good thing. Anne has an art (quilting) class next weekend, so I will go visit my daughter in Portland since I don't have to work.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
1 May 17
It was fun for a while but I was there for 19 months and it has changed recently, so not as much fun.
@RichardMeister (5328)
• Otis Orchards, Washington
30 Apr 17
Sounds like your timing is prefect. Hope it continues for you.
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@shivamani10 (11035)
• Hyderabad, India
30 Apr 17
This is great you play Table tennis. I like it very much.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
4 May 17
Yes, it was an odd circumstance.
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@Gabugs (1895)
• United States
4 May 17
@JamesHxstatic Well, I would't term it "odd." Maybe God willed it so, knowing you deserved better. Good Luck!
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@prashu228 (37518)
• India
30 Apr 17
yes definitely , when one door closes its for good you experience new things
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@Shiva49 (28387)
• Singapore
4 May 17
That is the beauty in life - the choices we make and if they are well considered, they add value and variety to our lives.
I was rather slow in making a move and waited for circumstances to do that for me!
It was not easy to get away from my comfort zones! siva
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
6 May 17
Comfort zones are so... comforting that we are loathe to leave them.
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@teamfreak16 (43632)
• Denver, Colorado
1 May 17
Wow. Good luck. Or as they say, break a leg!
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@responsiveme (22923)
• India
1 May 17
The saying seemscertainly true in your case....good luck with the auditions. Whats the part you'll play?
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
6 May 17
I am not certain, perhaps just an extra
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
2 May 17
Oh that is so cool! Good luck on your audition! Let us know how it (and guitar lessons) go!
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
2 May 17
The audition was postponed since they lost the space to do it in, but they will be in touch. I have learned more than I ever knew before in four guitar lessons so far.
