I feel as if life is just one big lesson, created by a series of little ones. We have the choice to either learn from them and move on to the next or repeat the same mistakes over and over again. In either case, whichever way we operate, I believe we slowly create the structure of our own character and plow the path we follow throughout life. In the end, after all the decisions and choices have been made and we reach the end of our own personal path, I think our big life lesson surfaces and we finally find out what all of those little lessons were for or about.  

     As an actress, I find myself intrigued by others paths, lessons and choices. Why did they do that? Where have they inherited that trait? When did they become that way? How do they view themselves? What can I learn from them?

     I'm always fascinated by the vast amounts of layers that humans have. Just when you think you have someone pegged, they surprise you. The ones who appear as if they don't have many are usually just really good at hiding them. Someone recently said to me that "Everyone has something interesting to say, you just have to listen a bit longer for some." I couldn't agree more.

     When I immerse myself into a role, I strive to create as many layers as needed to truly depict the character I become. Searching for the truth within the character I am portraying is the most vital step when preparing for a role. As an artist, I yearn to tell stories that hold meaning for me and bring a voice to others who may not have the opportunity to do so themselves. While creating a character, I have the opportunity to see things through a different pair of eyes. As an artist I am able to open my mind as a character and make choices I might not make myself and learn lessons that I might not learn in my own life. These are wonderful gifts that are given to me as an artist and I am grateful for them. Any moment I have to exercise my art... I am grateful for. Though I do not know exactly what my big lesson in life is yet, I hope to experience as many little ones as I possibly can until then.