What to do when you don't have a job....

So you have all this creativity and no outlet for it.....what the hell do you do??

I mean there are tons of ways to waste your time but what's something productive to do? Here's a list of ideas I've found:

• Clean the house - don't really recommend this one. WHile I keep my house exceptionally clean, it gets boring and I've ultimately become "Suzy Homemaker" which is my worst enemy!

• Take Classes - dance, voice, acting, painting, improv, exercise, yoga. Whatever it is just to get your creative juices flowing! I'm sure there are tons of dance studios, gyms, and acting classes around you just have to take the time to look them up. Do yourself a favor and don't put it off till "tomorrow". Meet my friend GOOGLE , he'll help you find what you're looking for!

• Read - I know it sounds dull, but nothing gets my creative mind running more than a detailed book. Some of my favorites: The Hunger Games (3 part series), Twilight (duh!), Making it on Broadway (not a novel, but EXTREMELY valuable!), and Neverwhere.

• Open-Mic Nights - This one is new to me, but Chicago has a couple of places with "Open-Mic Nights" for every genre...including  musical theatre! YEA! They have someone who can play the piano (for those of us who can't :) ), you bring your book of music and sing! Or tell jokes, or whatever! This is also a GREAT place to be heard by agencies, producers, etc. TIP: Get there early!!
• Few places to go in Chicago:
• Petterinos - Monday Night Live 
• 3160 - Tuesday Night Open-Mic 

• Flash Mobs - this option is one we've all heard about, but very few of us have actually participated in. I, for one, am dying to do it! Here's the latest example below:

• Websites to check out:
• Urban Prankster - get connected with others in your area (around the world!)
• Flash Mob
• Social Media - you're all on it! Twitter, Facebook, Myspace, just search flashmob. 

If you have any other ideas or something I forgot, please spread the word and post in the comments. I'll be sure to mention them in my next blog :)

Peace!
C-note!