Anyways, my big chance was to enter the life of a reality TV personality! Yes, little 'ole me. I had a phone interview, then I got a Skype interview. It was pretty exciting actually. I was glad I happened on the Skype interview, I didn't feel I did well over the phone, I will explain that one in a few moments. But yes, it was pretty exciting to have someone consider putting me on TV to entertain the masses, just like I do here, but possibly with at least 5 more people to entertain.
I am not sure if a camera would love me as much as a computer and screen though. I don't feel I am the 'photogenic' type. I let my baby sis take that job *wheetwhew* I let her get the brains too, but I kept all the funny sense of humor stuff to myself! HA! Yes, I realize I don't get to choose these things but it is fun to imagine them in my head, gives me a sense of power I know I don't really have. I didn't like my phone interview due to the fact that I am a people person. And I like to read facial expressions and hear the tone of their voice to really get a good conversation out of a person. If I can read you like a book, I can get you what you want faster, therefore make you happier and make me feel on top of the world.
But reality TV, the big American dream. I mean, come on, isn't that most people's dreams; to have their lives laid out for all to see? And get paid for it. Who can't love the idea of you losing your cool when something does not go right? And get paid for that too! Yea, I sound like maybe it was not a good idea, but you never know until you try it.
Hehe, sadly I had spent the last two days moping about it after I heard I was not picked to be on the show. And I did try, trust me. I tried in all my sad little ways to become interesting. The producers, I can only surmise didn't want be because I could not be Mystical enough for them, that and I am too nice. Yup, you can be too nice.
To help you understand better, I will give you a little back story.
I joined a paranormal group last November. I flaunted some of my handy dandy research skills to use the computer for more information. It earned me a title in the office as the "Computer Guru" and "Computer Wiz Kid" I could pull any manner of random or specified information and BAM! give them references with it if they wished. Everything from home remedies for the common cold to what that volcano in Iceland is really doing right now?
Well I joined the team to do some research and not one month later they get an offer to be on a pilot for a paranormal show. I don't claim an psychic abilities or any actual paranormal encounters, but I believe there is more out there than just us and what we have, and I want to see the proof of it. Why wouldn't a nice Alaskan gal like myself win a spot on such a cool themed show idea?
The Mystical part? Yes, I said Mystical. Trying for a spot on the pilot for an Alaskan based Paranormal show, I had a feeling each time she asked me about native stories and my beliefs she would of parted the Gulf of Alaska to get me over to her office to sign papers to be on the pilot of her show. If I had just fibbed that I used animal blood in sacred rituals or communed with ancestors over a smoldering fire while chanting ancient words, I know I would of been a shoe in. But I didn't. I could not help but tell her how city-fied I am. Born and raised in the largest city in the state. I like 24 hour convince stores. I know how to bowl. I can eat sushi with chopsticks. But I could not fib to fluff my 'personal resume'. And I am okay with that.
They don't want shows about honest gals who tell the truth, mostly. Or shows about people who want to make you feel better about yourself and just happens to be a nearly unique ethnic group. They want stuff that sells, like pregnant teenagers or women who have 20 children at once. I am happy enough to set about each day knowing I don't have to remember back stories so I can keep my lies straight; that I don't have to dress in clothes I don't find comfortable but need to wear or others won't recognize me for who they think I am. I am pretty chipper I don't have to let people into my head or heart just because someone thinks it will buy a bigger audience group. Yup, I am pretty okay with just being me and who I am and what I do on a day to day basis.
About this being my biggest chance...? I highly doubt it. There may be a person or two out there who are jealous, but don't be. Like I said before everyone gets a 'big, once in a lifetime chance'. You just have to keep your mind and heart open for those opportunities, and see them for what they really are. I think my once in a lifetime chance is really when I joined this group. I get to meet people who are opened minded and believe and are willing to learn. People who want to work with me on a daily, weekly or just monthly basis for a common goal. The TV show was not my once in a lifetime chance, it was just a possible adventure that may or may not of been cool. My real treasure is the adventure of learning and other people in my life; thank goodness I am not Mystical, huh?
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