had a blast tonight with the talented cast and crew of Line. We are having fun, working hard and kicking some serious butt. As I sit in my apartment and reflect, I can only think of where I was a year ago, where I am currently, and where I hope to be in the future. One year ago I was living in a studio apartment in Brooklyn, NY trying to work four jobs, and be a working actor. I was barely getting by, begging my family for help and crying because I felt guilty. I also became bitter because my former classmates at the actors studio were moving on with their lives and I had to just sit back and watch it. I supported them with every fibber of my being and even though I smiled on the outside, I was dying on the inside. Until one day I woke up and I said, No more. I will get up and keep fighting because mama didnt raise a quitter. So I worked hard, learned new material, went before 40 or so colleges and I received nearly 17 call-backs in one sitting. I could not for the life of me believe all of these institutions wanted to train me. These people were willing to listen to my story and saw potential in me. Today I live in Las Vegas Nevada, I teach classes, take classes and I get paid for it. I cant believe how fast time can go. I am almost finish with the first year of my training and I already feel like I am becoming a better man. As far as the future: I want to be Stephon Pettway in the now; not the future. Stephon Pettway in the now will be accepting. He will not continue to compare himself to others and their experiences. He will simply just be him because there is nothing wrong with just being Stephon. I had a lot on my chest that I wanted you all to know. Use this against me if you want, but I am not ashamed of what I have stated in this status because it all came from my soul. Thank you for listening.
Posted on: Sat, 09 Nov 2013 10:10:44 +0000
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