Take Advantage of Opportunities

I remember wanting to be a part of a theatre play since high school. I Auditioned for my first play my freshman year in high school when I lived in Houston. I was shaking a lot because I was extremely nervous. I remember auditioning just staring at the lines in front of me that I had to act out in front of the directors. I noticed that when I get nervous, I get super cold, so there I was shaking like an earthquake. I got a call-back, which got me very excited but unfortunately I didn't make it in the cast. I got discouraged ever since so I didn't audition for any plays in high school, which I completely regret. I'm not taking advantage of every little opportunity I get in my university. I'll even be an extra just to be able to be on a set when it comes to a film or a small role in a play. I started out with small roles in my first semester at my university but it didn't take long until I began taking on lead roles. I recently was able to be a part of the play Juno and the Paycock. I had a small role but I had lines! I remember being on stage performing and feeling that adrenaline rush that I love as I acted across the stage and saw hundreds of eyes staring at me. I knew it's what I would want to do for the rest of my life. I know I wasted a lot of my years not pursuing my goals of acting or singing but it's about time I take advantage of all the opportunities and try to be the best actor and singer I can be.