Hi! It’s actually Haviland, the real girl, typing. Things have been happening – the obvious, that
THIS WEBSITE has gone through many changes! Alex Vega and Stef Schwartz, my designer and programmer, respectively, have done an amazing job!
If you notice, there is now a link for “blog” and one for “news.” From now on, click on NEWS to hear about any Haviland-related career stuff – gig dates, things to watch, etc etc. And the BLOG, which is where you are now, will be my musings, just like the old days.
Recently, I did a Q&A on This Girl Called Automatic Win with questions I received from various commenters who had things they wanted to know/discuss, and it was so refreshing and fun, I thought I’d continue a segment like that on here, from time to time. So, read said Q&A BY CLICKING HERE, and comment on my blog below, anything you’d like to discuss. Please remember when you’re asking the questions, I’m a lady. I wish there were an emoticon for “Big smile that employs polite batting eyelashes, but also gives an air of intelligence and humor.” So…imagine that. Those of you who have seen my work know what I’m talking about, yes?
So, there is more to come. A lot more. I’m developing some characters for you, and as per usual, I’m really fired up about the political and social climate in this country. I wish we could just start over. When an experiment doesn’t work, just start all over again. I guess that wouldn’t work, but it all just seems to frustrating and inefficient and I don’t think anyone knows how to get out of this.
I think the only thing to do now is to inspire and to be inspired. I’ve been turning to the people I believe in who I feel are doing good things, both for themselves individually and for the local and global community. I strive to do both. And here I am, showing you that.
Glad to have inspired you! you really should blog on the regular, you write so eloquently. I enjoyed reading your Q&A.
A question I wanted to ask you, as an actor, is how you keep your energy up to give your best when you perform? Do you take it easy during the day so you have energy reserves for the night? Is it all done with coffee?! I was wanting to know how you achieve a work/life balance.
I will answer that in a post! Fantastic topic!
How does the way you interact with straight girls change when you come out? I'm scared my female friendships will change loads when I come out as gay.
Natalie,
it's a difficult thing to answer in a general way, bc it all depends on how understanding and educated your friends are. I'd suggest you start by coming out to one or two of your best friends, and getting their support and backing. It always helps to have people understand on a one on one basis. Don't be scared – you'll be fine! And you'll also find great gay friends! Break a leg!