It’s a new year and new opportunities. I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting on my last year in the business. Which is funny because I’ve found that reflecting tends to keep you in the past and not in the future. Interesting, eh? One of the things I’ve been trying to figure out is why I don’t blog more? I almost ALWAYS have something to say or an opinion on a topic. And I’ve come to this conclusion — well, a few conclusions actually. When dealing with the entertainment industry, I believe we learned all you need to about it in kindergarten. You have to be careful not to upset this person or upset that person…or you won’t make it! Or worse, you’ll get pushed down on the playground during recess. I’ve wanted to post something SO many times after a shoot or after an audition and thought — what if “said person” reads my blog? Then what? I might not be able to go back in and audition for them. Or, I might be labeled as a opinionated person and not get an audition or part. So, I abstain. Because, I’ve dedicated so much of my life to my chosen career to let playground tactics get in the way. And I plan on making it.

The second reason I’ve concluded I don’t blog as much is because of facebook & tweeter! (Also, sites that I have to be careful about what I say.) Because it’s easy to keep everyone updated in 140 characters or less on a daily basis. So, if you’ve missed me blogging — you should be following me on twitter and be my friend on facebook.

Nonetheless, I had a GREAT year last year. One of my best. And this year has already proven to be off to a GREAT start as well. I’m am humbled daily that I get to do this…pursue my dreams. Sometimes I forget. Mostly when I’m frustrated about something not going my way or not getting in for an audition. It’s at those times I try to remember the most — “Hey, DaJuan…you’re pursing your dreams and they’re coming true!”

My next entry that I’m working on is about COMMERCIALS. I just wrapped my first booking of the year – a VERIZON National commercial. And it’s funny, an acquaintance of mine asked me, ” what are you doing differently now that has been making you book so much commercially?”

I’ll answer that question next week.