I hate to admit it but I spent my first couple days in Athens in need of an attitude adjustment. Unlike me. I guess I just had a rough first day. Everything was slowing me down. I had to buy a sim card where I waited an hour only to have it not work. Then, at the Comp card printer I waited another 2 hours because their scanner was broken. I ended up with not-so-good quality cards and running late for my first 3 castings as a result. It takes a very long time to commute, and you are usually crammed like sardines no matter what form of transit you take. I am not good with crowds, or small spaces, or smokers breath in my face, which seems to be the norm. But I ate breakfast on my patio while an accordian player roamed the street...so that was cool.
I'm sure my next post will be of tales of how much I love it here, but so far, observing a police bus run over a motorcyclist, the staring people and aggressive men, a fight on the metro, tales of purse slashers and pick-pockets, and the fact that every girl I talk to wants to leave after having been here only 2 weeks, has put a bit of a damper on my usually excited nature. I will stick it out though, and see what it's like for myself. Judge Athens based on my own experiences. You can't always rely on model talk. Models are a species known for complaining. (Just listen to this post for example. However, I am a shmodel so there is still some optimism).
On a positive note- I had a request casting today for L'Officiel...and yummy pitas! I am also on option for an editorial with horses...yay! Hope I book it.
I dig how old this place is and I am looking forward to seeing some beautiful sites. The Parthenon, the sea, the markets/cafes, and all the quaint streets I drive by. I'd like to see more of Greece while I am over here.
PS Canada won gold! 3-2 in overtime! And yes.... I even woke up at 3am for the closing ceremonies. It's about time they busted out the beavers.
I love Canada. Miss you guys.
