Movin' Forward

Well, I've decided to begin writing my blog again...only in a different location. Please visit me on my website at: http://www.jillianreeves.com/Blog.html

Blessings,
Jillian

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!

Me and my babies volunteering at the Civic Center...this is first time I volunteered with the homeless. It was quite an experience....very worthwhile, and certainly proved that I have SOOOO much to be thankful for. Especially family...even though they're far away :-( MISS THEM. Hope you all had a WONDERFUL Thanksgiving :-)
--Sent from my Helio

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME :)!!!

Spent my b-day with the fam...breakfast &Venice beach by day...movies & popcorn all night.  Doesn't get much better than that  :) 

Your Birthdate: November 12

You're a dynamic, charismatic person who's possibly headed for fame. You tend to charm strangers easily. And you usually can get what you want from them. Verbally talented, you tend to persuade people with your speaking and writing. You are affectionate and loving, but it's hard for you to commit to any one relationship. Your strength: Your charm Your weakness: Your extreme manipulation tactics Your power color: Indigo Your power symbol: Four leaf clover Your power month: December

"Mission" Accomplished :-)

 How I was able to get up early this morning is a mystery to me, lol...but I  have successfully completed my training to be a Mission Hospice Volunteer.  I'm kinda nervous about it...but I think it will be a really rewarding experience.  Wish me luck!

Birthday Party at the Temple bar

My little B-day Gathering at Temple Bar....

WOWSERS!

I cannot believe how long it's been, lol. 3 months... more?? That's pretty bad, so I thought I'd check in...and say that things are going great....lately I'm kinda in a state of perpetual bliss, lol. It's nice. Quite nice :) All is well with the fam and in LA. Life is good. I'm Blessed and NOT takin it for granted! Will write again soon :)

CSI MIAMI EPISODE RE-AIRS

This is part 2 to the episode that aired last week.

Happy July 20th!!!

No, it's not a holiday...but it is a BEAUTIFUL day :). Everything is SO great! Well, actually everything isn't REALLY SOOO great...and yet it is...which is kinda what's so Great about it! Have I confused you yet, lol?

I love it when I feel like this..really just taking an attitude of gratitude. Sure I could be going on a few more auditions, or lost a few more pounds (still 10 lbs away from my goal, but headed there Fast thanks the the beautiful ladies at RPM where I'm currently doing a Battlezone Bootcamp, I could have a little more of this or a little more of that...but SO WHAT?! I have SOOO much to be grateful for and trust me...I am grateful for it ALL! Hmmm...maybe I should make a list of things I'm grateful for...yeah, that sounds good...I'll do it right now!

Things I'm Grateful For:

- First and foremost God's amazing, endless Grace, Mercy & FAVOR! Truly nothing I have done would be possible with God and I am truly, truly GRATEFUL.

- My mama :)

- My beautiful children

- A summer off from my beatiful children, LOL!

- Peace of mind

- A reasonable portion of health and strength (that's what the old folks used to say :)

- My awesome family...Uncles, Aunts, Brothers, Cousins everyone!

- My new Body Bootcamp and the awesome instructors Cynthia and Karen

- The ability to afford my awesome Bootcamp

- My Awesome friends Old & New

- Living in Santa Monica...it's so beautiful, I love it here.

- Living in California, after driving up the coast to San Luis Obispo last weekend I have a new appreciation.

- My CSI Miami Episodes that are CURRENTLY reairing!!! One aired last Monday and the other will air this coming Monday!

- My career including it's latest highlights (see below :)

- Did I say my friends?? They're really awesome!

- ALL my trials. I really believe their purpose is to make me stronger.

- My shortcomings. They keep me humble, lol.

- Losing 12 lbs! That's a pretty awesome accomplishment if I do say so myself.

- The Best Teacher in the World - Ms. Lesly Kahn (who incidently was the only one had enough love & spunk to tell me to lose 20 lbs!) I love her and I appreciate her belief in me.

- Memories

- Wisdom

- Honesty

- Love

- Forgiveness

- Integrity

- An Open Heart. On India's new CD she has an interlude that says "I want to live with an open heart"...I think I'm accomplishing that :)

- My adorable stuffed puppy, Jr. I sleep with it all the time...it used to be E's.

- Spell Check

- Raw food restaurants...though the desserts STILL make me fat

- My life in it's totality... good and bad.

It's funny I was talking to my friend the other day on my drive home from upstate. We were talking about how there was no secret to living life and he went on to compare our journeys thus far. He was like yeah Jillian, it's like we lived totally opposite lives. You had kids when you were really young and had to put your career on hold. I sacrificed having kids and a family to work on my career. And the funny part is neither one of us are happy. I was like - Whoa there, what? Lol. I was like let me not give you the wrong impression. I may complain about things from time to time but one thing I can honestly say is that I am very happy. I mean maybe things could be better here or there but that will always be the case. But when I look back over my life, and think things over, all of my good days out weigh my days...plus I'm living my dream...and how many people can truly say that? I am living my dream. And I am grateful. And I have joy. And I am happy. And I hope whoever reads this finds themselves there also :)

CSI: MIAMI EPISODE RE AIRS!!!!

This is the first of a 2 parter entitled "No Man's Land".

Tune in next week for the conclusion "Man Down".

In both I have small parts towards the end...somewhere in teh last 10 or 15 min. Check it out :)

NEW EDITION CONCERT!!!!

It was the BOMB!!!!!! If it isn't love.....:) We were front row center!!! The BOMB!!! Even Bobby made it out!!!






The Video is kinda bad...but it'll give u a little glimpse :)

HANNAH MONTANA SHOOT!!!

These are a few pics....I'll write more later!!

NASDAQ SHOOT!

It's so funny how different I can look depending on my hair. I really must take some more pics!


Headin' to Kraft Services :)

We shot on the Paramount Lot. It's amazing that they recreated NY on a little studio lot. The magic of television, lol.

This Cutie played my boyfriend in the commercial :)

NASDAQ Shoot & BOOKED!!

Had my shoot for the NASDAQ commercial spot today....will post pics soon :) We shot on the Paramount lot....it's still crazy to me that they can totally recreate New York City on a sound stage, lol! Everyone was super cool and it was nice, easy, quick and simple. God, I love commercials :)
I'll post some pics soon!

ALSO,

Just BOOKED!!! The Disney Channel's Hannah Montana! This marks my 1st Official Booking my new Theatrical agent and I hope it's the first of many, many more :)

I was kinda surpised that I'm shooting for 3 days b/c it's a really small role, unless there's more to it than I saw at the audtion. Shoot starts tomorrow for 3 days excluding the holiday. I was planning a trip to Chicago this weekend but was having a lot of trouble committing to it (much to the dismay of my friend who was waiting for me to decide) but you see, everything happens for a reason :)

I have to say I feel tremendously blessed to be shooting ALL week long during what is suppose to be the slowest time in Hollywood. To God be the glory! It's a beautiful thing. And I have to admit I needed a beautiful thing after my Ka-razy weekend. I haven't had such a large degree of relationship drama in quite some time...and I must confess...I haven't missed it AT ALL, LOL.

Attempting a relationship can be sooo riduculously challenging...and I do mean RIDICULOUSLY challenging. I have a mix of admiration and sympathy for those who are able to continue struggling through it. That's not to say that everyone is struggling. I do believe some people are make a really good match and have an easier time of it. And it is because of that belief that I simply refuse to accept the former. I'm certain there's a better way. There HAS to be, lol.

AUDITION: Hannah Montana @ GOLDWASSER/MELTZER
AUDITION: Short Film @ Can't Remember the name Casting, lol...oops :)

It's been sooo long since I've listed my auditions. I need to keep up with it a bit more...it actually helps me when I'm able to look back and track things. Must be more faithful to my blog, lol. It's tougher now that I've got my new Helio Ocean :) It's become my mini pda. Hmmm...I wonder if I can blog from my phone?!? Any...back to the auditions...both of these were totally last minute but I was able to make both. The film seems pretty cute and the Hannah Montana thing is just a small co-star. It always amazes me how many people they bring in for such a small part. My agent must be getting pretty anxious for me to get some more credits, lol.

Back from Vegas....

I now know why what goes on in Vegas, stays in Vegas, LOL. WHEW!!! Yeah....um....enough said, lol.


Hanging at the Pool in Vegas with the girls! I know, I know...my teacher already told me..."Lose 20 pounds!!" LOL!

Vegas Bound!

So I'm headed to vegas tomorow for the 1st time ever! My good friend from Chicago is having her bachelorette party there and I'm goin' along for the ride. I have to say that Vegas REALLY doesn't seem like my cup of tea...but I'm tryin to keep an open mind, lol....well....not TOO open!

BOOKED!!

Just got word that I booked a national NASDAQ commercial!!! Very cool. God is SOOOO Good :). Honestly, he takes such good care of me...I am often speechless at the grace, mercy and blessings he bestows upon me. Feels good 2 B Luv'd :)

AND THE NOMINEE'S ARE......

The nominees for the 2007 6th Annual Cable Positive POP (Positively Outstanding Programing) Award for Best Original Film/Movie are....

-Beat the Drum, Showtime
-3 Needles, Showtime - Staring Stockard Channing, Olympia Dukakis, Sandra Oh, Lucy Liu, Chloe Sevigny & Shawn Ashmore
AND
-Let's Talk, BET - Staring Yours truly :) and Lamman Rucker

Beat the Drum and 3 Needles are two EXCELLENT films and it is truly an honor to be among them. The Awards take place on Tuesday, June 12, 2007....Wish us luck!

Check out the trailers for each film below!

Beat the Drum


3 Needles


Let's Talk Trailer

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WOWSERS!

It has seriously been a minute since I've written on this thing, lol. I have to admit I've been pretty negligent :)

Anyway, I have to say things are going really well. I'm really happy with where everything is in my life. I love my new agents...Nancy and her asst Annie are great! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my new teacher the fabulous Lesly Kahn. Taking her class is probably the smartest decision I've made since I moved to this town!! She is really, really great. I'm in talks with a new manager...so my fingers are crossed that all works out as it should. He's got a great client list and he seems to be a really good guy and a straight shooter...which is just how I like 'em!

I'm very excited about this upcoming episodic season. For the first time I feel like I'm going into in a really, really good situation. I know that Great things are a comin' :)

Let's see...what else....

Ah yes, my wedding anniversary was Tuesday. Two years have passed...which is amazing. It an interesting day with many mixed emotions but I was very fortunate to share with wonderful people who I care alot about...which made it easier....but it was still kinda hard... i suppose that's just how life goes.

Oh, I had acupuncture for the first time, and I think I recommend it...lol. I was having super low energy (which I've noticed happens to me when this time of year rolls around) and let me tell ya, they hooked me up! LOL! I went like a week ago and I'm really impressed with how much better I feel. Good Stuff!

Fun Fact! Many of you may have heard about Dave Chappelle's marathon comedy set. I had the great pleasure of being at the Laugh Factory that evening. It was OFF THE CHAIN!!! It is by far the most fun I have had in a Long, Long, Long time, LOL. He went on at 1030pm and we didn't leave the club until 5am. Words cannot express how crazy that night was. Chappelle is the Man, lol......oh and a special thanks to Brian Pumper, LOL.


Ok, I know I'm lookin rough...but it's 5 o'clock
in the morning, lol!!!

Do You Know What Today Is......

HAPPY (Late) EASTER!

Wow, so it's been like a month and a half since I've blogged...I think that may be a record, LOL.
Anyway Happy Belated Easter to everyone...I hope it was as wonderful as mine was :). OH, and Happy Birthday to my beatiful, amazing, wonderful Grandma...you are definitley missed!

So I'm just getting back to LA from SC today. I had a wonderful time. Got to see my amazing, wonderful, crazy family....it was pretty darn great, I gotta say. I've only been back for a few hours but it's already obvious I gotta get back into LA mode quick! I already have and audition in the morning (thanks to my Awesome team over at MKS) and I owe my new theatrical agent a couple of things. And YES, you heard it correctly, my NEW THEATRICAL AGENT. I have signed with the Daniel Hoff Agency :) And so far I'm absolutely lovin' my agent team over there!!! They are totally the best fit I've had theatrically thus far! I signed with them about a week and a half before I left town and in that time I've already been out on 2 auditions for Series Regular roles...in fact, when I went in to officially register I already had an audition set up for the next day. Pretty darn great....hopefully it keeps up, lol. Wish me luck!

NEW "ALTERNATIVE" HEADSHOTS

Here are my great New shots thanks to amazing photographer Amy Dunton!!

MY SUPERBOWL SPOT!!!!

Check a Sista Out This Weekend!!!!!

A LESSON BEFORE DYING.......

...is an Phenomenal play currently running at the Actors Group Theater!!!! I had the pleasure of seeing the show Friday night and I highly recommend you guys check it out....it brought tears to my eyes and I can't tell you the last time that's happened!! My friend and former cast mate Eddie Goines and the wonderful Malik El-Amin star is this wonderfully POWERFUL play!!!! It is definitely worth your $15 dollars AND your Time....GO SEE IT!!!!!



A LESSON BEFORE DYING In rural Louisiana in 1948, Jefferson (a superb Malik B. El-Amin), a semi-literate young black man, accidentally witnesses a shootout that kills a white man. Too confused and scared even to deny his guilt, Jefferson is charged with murder and sentenced to death. The local black community, and one sympathetic white deputy (Shannon McClung), knows he is innocent, but there's no hope of a retrial in the racist legal system. Jefferson's friends can only strive to help the young man to face death with dignity, courage and a sense of his own worth. His stern, loving, matriarchal godmother (Baddja-Lyne) enlists the aid of her preacher (Gregor Manns), and two of Jefferson's former teachers, Grant (Eddie Goines) and Vivian (Syr Law), who also happen to be lovers. Ultimately, it's Grant's doubt rather than the preacher's faith that provides a dollop of salvation and a muted, tragic triumph. The play, skillfully adapted by Romulus Linney from a novel by Ernest J. Gaines, faithfully re-creates the time and place, and director/designer Penny L. Moore brings it to vivid life, assisted by a terrific cast. There is a touch of clumsiness in the staging, due to space limitations, but in every way that counts, it's a wonderful production. Doxie 4 Productions at Actors Group Theatre, 4378 Lankershim Blvd., Universal City; Fri.-Sun., 8 p.m.; thru Feb. 18. (818) 585-8880. (Neal Weaver)

GOOOOOOO BEARS!!!!!!!!!!

The Chicago Bears are in the Superbowl!!!! Unbelieveable. I cannot even fathom how exited my husband would be if he could have seen this. First the Sox in '05 and now the Bears...wow! He loved that team Sooooo much. He used to always tell me about how his dad would take him to the games and about the first time he saw Walter Payton...it was so special to him. Alright Chi-Town, win this one for my Baby...I know he's watching!!!! Miss you baby, wish you were here....

And how awesome is it that my commercial will be playing while the Bears are winning the Superbowl....let me tell ya it Pretty darn awesome :)

Judith Freeman on CSI: Miami.....

Ah yes, the Bank Teller gets a name. I am now Judith Freeman on CSI:Miami, no relation to Morgan, LOL.

Ah where to begin this story. We'll start with yesterday. So I called my agent in the afternoon and told him that I had yet to receive my script. At around 5pm someone from production calls me and tells me that the script had been delivered and signed for on Dec. 21. What?!? I don't even have to think long to figure out what happened. I live in a building that is run by complete and utter incompetent morons. I know it sounds harsh and trust me if it weren't true, I wouldn't say it. I didn't even bother to call the office, I went downstairs and asked for my package. Sure enough it was right there. I was sooooo annoyed. I asked the girl why my package had been sitting in their mail room for 3 weeks and I had not been notified once. I told her that when someone gets a piece of express mail that it generally means it's important and I included that since UPS, Fedex and all the others refuse to bring our packages to our door that it is the Offices responsibility to get us our packages in a timely fashion especially when they are signing from them!! I then took a moment just to hear what ridiculous, inane excuse this "person" had for their complete lack of professionalism...she said, "I know, right? That is so strange!" Huh. Ok.

So I went back upstairs called production, told him I had the script and he told me which scene I was in. It was kinda short, only a page, which was kinda good considering I had to memorize it in one night. After I read the scene I flipped to the front of the script to see the list of characters. It said Judith Freeman - Bank Manager. I was like, What?! They have some other girls name in the script!! I was soooo Mad, LOL! I actually asked production about it (I think my mind was still cloudy from the fiasco of finding the script). The guy was like, "Yeah, um, I think that's like...the name of your character." Oops, LOL. Needless to say I was kinda confused, lol. I can really be crazy sometimes.

I got to set today, got the script revisions and saw that most of my scene had been cut. It was originally supposed to be me and David again, but now the cut it into a quick phone conversation. Ahh...those are the breaks! I was kinda disappointed but still really grateful. One, that I was still in it AT ALL, lol...and two that I could focus on the small part and really have the words down pat. I got to set around 245pm and I ended up filming around 600pm. About 15 min before I was about to shoot one of the production guys, Toby, asks me if I have the most current version of the script. I told him yes and I showed him the revisions I had. He was like, "Oh, no...that's old". Huh?? Yeah, I kid you not, lol. It turns out that they'd decided to put the whole scene back in. Ricka Fricka(this is me cursing in cartoon)!! He apologized and said he thought someone else had given it to me and asked me if I would still be ready to do the scene in like 10 min. He was kinda funny b/c I thnk he thought I was gonna totally flip out, which I WAS kinda doing...but ONLY on the inside...after all, I'm a professional dammit, lol! I told him that it would be fine but I would need to go to my actual set and practice, which I did...prayed and practiced actually. Everything moves SO fast on this show, you do NOT want to be the weakest link! I must confess I was starting to feel a bit of pressure.

Ten minutes later a crew of people swarm in and started lighting and changing everything around. My stand in went in for me while I was whisked away to the director (Karen Gaviola)and writer (Ildy Modrovich)so they could hear me rehearse (it was just me since it's a phone scene). I did it once for them, they corrected my pronunciation of one of the characters name and we were done. I went over my lines a few more times with the AD (the adorable Franklin) as he would be the one reading David's lines the a few minutes after that we're shooting. Shot 3 takes and it was a wrap!! TV moves so fast...its CRAZY!!! All in all I'd say I spent no more than 8 minutes actually FILMING my scene. Amazing.

Mine was the last shot of the day so I think everyone was very relieved that it went smoothly. I spoke to Karen, she was very nice and said I did a good job. She told me the episode would air on Feb. 12th during sweeps (which means my first episode will probably air on Feb. 5th)!! I also spoke with Ildy who is one of the sweetest people ever! It was really refreshing to work with such great people. If only for 8 minutes, LOL. Now let's see how much of it actually ends up IN the episode!!!!

All in all, I think I did ok, maybe even pretty good...but performing under intense pressure is Definitley a skill to cultivate in '07!


Bank Teller gets a Name!!!!


I really like this Hair :)

I had THE BEST time tonight. I seriously cannot remember when I've had more fun or better company. Me and the "Chevy" crew went out for drinks which ended up turning into a full fledged dinner at a cool little restaurant in Santa Monica (The Wilshire). I don't know if it was the amazing wine or the amazing company but I have not laughed as hard and as long in ages, LOL! I just wish I could remember more of it...cursed wine!

I gotta say being the director or producer of commercials really seems like a heck of a career! I've never really thought alot about it, but they had a million "Remember when we were in Rio/Italy/Mexico/Bahamas...etc" stories. Hmmmm....maybe I'm in the wrong line or work, LOL! Meeeeeeeee-Nooooooooooooo, LOL.... You had to be there :)