[Junk in the Trunk Lady]

Thanks for the info about the listing for another audition being in Houston....is that the only place that they are holding one?

Crimson: Hey...we are almost neighbors. I was the 5th person in line for the Seattle Audition. I had read aboout the masses of people showin up for previous Seasons....and was not about to let the chance of not being auditioned go by if there were lots of people already in line (I think they guaranteed interviews with the first 750-800 people in line....and Seattle had a very low turn out of around 280 people). I drove down the night before and slept ....or tried to at least in my car in a nearby parking lost. The opportunity was worth being up for more than 24 hrs hands down!

Good Luck to those of you that are heading to the audition! I will be thinking about you. In general here are a few things to expect....and some good advice....

1) take something to read, or bring music , or a best friend...with you...the wait in line can seem like forever. In Seattle we lined up outside....so I am assuming that is a normal procedure.

2) bring something to snack on as well as things to drink.....you really don't know how long you may be in line (We got in line around 7:00am or so...but they didn't start interviews until much later)

3) bring a lawn chair to sit in (you will be a lot more comfortable)

4) The interviews for open auditions were done as small group interviews and only lasted for about 10-15 mins. total. They had everyone answer the same questions. Remember this is the time to make your BIG impression.

5) If they come back and ask you more personal questions.....that usually means that you have stood out from some of the others. (They asked me if I had any problems dating due to my size, etc.)

6) Most of all....try and relax and enjoy yourself. Take the time while in line to get to know the people around you. You most likely will be interviewed at the same time.

And for my final bit of news.....
Last night I got another call from 3Ball telling me that I am still in the running as a candidate. This time that have asked me to send another video approx. 10-15 mins. long showing a "Day in my Life"...outlining my family, friends, work, etc.

I have GREAT ideas.....and will start filming this weekend!