Category Archives: The Journey

We got an early Christmas present this year.  Ever since we were both kids, Jen and I wanted to go to Hollywood. Jen has wanted to meet her favorite actor and I have had stars in my eyes.  Well this … Continue reading →

It has been quite a while , but today I began to feel like an actress again.  It wasn’t the first time that I made the trek to Evanston, but each visit makes my mind wander.  Northwestern is a school … Continue reading →

Hello all readers, friends and followers please become part of my journey! Help me win a guest correspondent spot on 190 North! Just go to Facebook and like 190 North’s page and post on their wall that you want Melanie … Continue reading →

I must admit it was a pretty exciting experience to cover the 47th annual Chicago International Film Festival. I had been to the festival in previous years seeing such great films as “Against the Current” and “TRUST”  It was also … Continue reading →

Last night I made my stand up debut at the Hollywood Lounge. I have a lot of friends who are stand ups and have wanted me to do this for a long time.  So I thought that it was time … Continue reading →

I said a while ago, I would take you along on my journey as an actress.  Well this past week, fate provided a wonderful opportunity . It allowed me to spend a fun Saturday with a bunch of awesome guys … Continue reading →