David Chiu

I’m having trouble focusing. Too many things on my mind…

I ate way too many carbs today. Pasta, banana bread, bread, cookies, Mountain Dew… I figured I could afford cheating a little since my weight is hovering around 152lbs. I actually would like to put on 5-10lbs of weight - lean, muscle weight, but that would require me getting to the gym more often which is difficult since my schedule is so crazy nowadays.

Acting class was good last night. I got good feedback from my other classmates, but I still feel ackward with the words and I defnitely feel stiff. I need to work more on the script…

“Training Day” w/ Denzel was on HBO tonight. I watched the first 20min in order to get a feel for his character taking note of his confidence and attitude. I feel my character has similar qualities…

I need to get working on my piece for the show we’re doing next month as part of the “Treasure in the House” series at the Santa Monica Highways performance space. One thing I wanted to do is setup my camcorder and record myself performing this piece, and also my scene for class. I think this could help me tremendously by enabling me to watch my performance as an audience member.

I feel myself changing as a person and an actor. The acting training has really taught me to be available emotionally and to be sensitive to the world around me. I still have a lot to learn, but the change is happening. I feel myself gaining confidence in my performances.

The holiday season starts TOMORROW. There is going to be a HUGE Halloween bash in West Hollywood but Heather and I will be spending our evening with friends watching movies and eating.