Passion

Some people might wonder why I would willingly work a job that pays so little that I struggle to pay my bills every month, live off of food from the 99 cent store, reside in a two bedroom apt with 4 people, and pursue a career that has such unbelivably low success rates.

And my answer is passion. When you are meant to do something, truly meant to do something it feels right to work for it, no matter the cost. When every cell in your body is pushing you toward something the struggles are worth it.

Acting has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember and will always be a part of my life. It is the only thing that has remained a constant, with the exception of my family.

There was a time right after I graduated from college that I wished I could stop being so passionate about acting, that I could find another career that would make me as happy. I wished this because of how difficult a journey a career in acting can be. But nothing makes me feel the way I do when I understand a character, when I get to feel the things someone else is feeling, when I get to become another person and experience all these different things that I as Alissa would never get to feel or see. Without acting in my life I am truly miserable. These are the reasons why, in my opinion, I feel destined to be an actress.

So, yes, I could chose an easier path to ensure security and comfort in my future. But I would be settling. Why live an ordinary life when I can experience an extrodinary one? Besides life is far more fascinating when you aren't sure where the next step or minute will lead you...trust me every day can be an adventure.