extras, backgroand and SA's

Everyone seems to be blogging

Until recently I would have rather put tooth picks down my finger nails than blog as I have always viewed the activity as either a poor substitute for conversation or a bit self indulgent where bloggers present their views to uninspired readers.

However, in becoming a journalist the importance of the new (to me) technology is constantly made apparent and the professional course I have filled part time hours with this year have yielded teachers who insist that all journalist blog.

Except they don't…… The two established journalist I know not only don't blog but carry around a tube of tooth picks in case they need an alternative

to the lonely acct of expressing self opinion.

However, encouraged by my fellow students I have persevered. I have set up the google account (which seems to be a requirement for blogging unless wikkileaks can tell me there is some more sinister reason)and listened

whilst the instructions on what to do have soared over my head into hyper space.

Having chosen a blog name it was now open for me to chose a subject

'Do a football blog about West ham,' suggested my nearest and dearest showing an insight into what she knows is important to me and a poor assessment of my writng capabilities.

'Or you could write about politics' which suggests an equally riveting platform for others to find their cure for insomnia.

After some thought I decided I would write about other people I know but then I realised I would only be able to tell you about them through my eyes so this would still be an outlet for my ego which needs no further encouragement.

So this is my first blog and as you can see it's about.........we'll nothing really.

I have become a real blogger overnight outing out information for others which they don't need and probably don't want.

Welcome to the Old Fox Blog which will at least try to entertain with stories that become me as I continue my stumble through life

Today I am on set for a television series. There are nearly 200 background cast sitting in a marquee waiting to sit in a stand and watch a pretend horse show.

Surely I can find some interesting stories from them and for my next blog.

So that it!  Welcome to the adventures of a supporting artist, background ARTIST or an extra  ...... Or someone who is just part of the crowd.