hey everyone, yes, i'm alive and not burned! it's funny how a story basically in my backyard is headline news. i've gotten a few calls/emails checking in to make sure that i'm ok, with all the fires here in southern california, and i'm fine. thanks for your concern, too, though, i do appreciate it! no, malibu, where some of the worst fires have been, is 6 miles north of my house. really, here in santa monica, i haven't noticed much, though. yesterday and the day before, i saw a lot of smoke and extra smoggy air when driving back from long beach and also into west hollywood for acting classes. there is a general (worse than normal smog) orangey-brown haze hanging over the valley, because all the winds have blown the smoke inward, and it's a hot little bowl of an area anyway, so that's just magnified. also, lane and i went rollerblading down the beach yesterday, and looking north toward malibu (which we can see very clearly since it's so close) we could definitely see the smoke still rising from within the mountains and canyons.

today was the first time, however, that i noticed any effects here in santa monica. it is definitely hotter, probably all the hot air is being trapped in by the smoke, and i could tell it was a lot harder to breathe when i was running. santa monica air is usually so clear and not smoggy like the rest of LA...the sky is a bit smoky, but nothing as sensational as the photographs you're probably seeing of the actual fires in malibu and san diego. so, never fear, i'm alright and hopefully not at all in danger...

in more trivial news, neither heroes nor samantha who? were the right episode AGAIN last night! i apologize for stringing you all along each week in hopes of seeing me. heck, watch me not even be shown at all on the actual episodes! lol, oh well. for those of you watching...thanks for your diligence! i had an audition on sunday afternoon for an independent film, but haven't heard anything back. also, i made deliveries to several agents to seek commercial representation last week, but haven't heard back from those either. still just trying to be patient! well, i better get ready to grab some lunch and run some errands...don't worry--i'll try to breathe very shallowly for awhile! have a great day everyone!

3 comments

1. KrayonKel on October 23, 2007 at 7:05 PM

   Could you email me your address? I want to check how close you are to something. :)
   
   Glad you are doing well!

    
2. iNorio on October 24, 2007 at 11:32 AM

   Move to New York! We don't get those pesky fires.

    
3. Ashley N. on October 25, 2007 at 7:43 AM

   hey lauren! im glad you are doing well, i saw this stuff on the news and thought about you!
   
   keep us updated on this and your upcoming bday and any other exciting acting news :)
   
   i also had an idea, you should apply to be on survivor, it think you would be great!