July 11, 2007

The Sum of All Years: 36

"What is the Sum of All Years," you ask? See here for the lowdown.

Best of LA, then BBC Breakfast. 35K weekly hits, then THR pilot. Goodbye Roxbury, hello showcase. Westside happy hours became essential as I did more casting, more writing, more epiphany-filled living. I love this life!


Posted by bonnie at 1:41 AM | Comments (7) | TrackBack

July 11, 2006

The Sum of All Years: 35

Made one minor change every ten days to become the healthiest I've been. Stayed married to my best friend. Moved up a tier or two in casting. Published fourth book. Embraced inefficiency. Didn't grow up.

The Sum Of All Years is an autobiography where the word count for each post is limited to the corresponding age for that entry.

Posted by bonnie at 12:11 AM | Comments (21) | TrackBack

December 31, 2005

The Sum of All Years: 35?

Am I what I did, ways I survived, or how I feel about it all today?
Am I who I was raised to be, how I rebelled against that, or what I've created from scratch?

The Sum Of All Years is an autobiography where the word count for each post is limited to the corresponding age for that entry. This entry, 35, doesn't *really* exist yet, as I'm not half-way through that age yet. So, for now, this is where I stop and reflect. And I don't know the answers. How could I? No one does. And anyone who pretends to is just a better bullshitter than I am. Point is, I'm here. I'll continue to post a "new year" each birthday, so check back 11 July 2006 for the "official" Sum of All Years for age 35. So far, so good. Thank you, Cliff, for the challenge. Thank you, everyone, for being open to this, for commenting on the experience, for taking on the challenge of it all, for finding inspiration in it, and most of all for enjoying the read. See yaz next year!

My reverse-chronological commentary on the process of creating The Sum of All Years is here, here, here, here, and here.

Posted by bonnie at 7:15 AM | Comments (5) | TrackBack

December 29, 2005

The Sum of All Years: 34

Regained weight, published third book, got married, discovered first silver hairs.
LASIK, gluten-free eating, and open-valve living changed my life.
Cast another ten films. Spent many nights at Dan Tana's with Brody.

tn34wowspeech.jpg

tn34advicefromrobin.jpg tn34keremjenkeithliz.jpg tn34panelmoderator.jpg tn34ericshonjodi.jpg tn34bobwmoreboobs.jpg tn34bookproofs.jpg

Posted by bonnie at 11:45 PM | Comments (2) | TrackBack

December 28, 2005

The Sum of All Years: 33

Published rockstar second book, Hollywood Happy Hour went global, hired to write for Showfax, (unhealthfully) lost weight on Atkins, went on book tour, cast three more movies, brought Thwok home, Quinn visited again.

tn33debbonoscars.jpg

tn33boneitanhhhlips.jpg tn33bonetar.jpg 33bonkeith.jpg tn33bonshonfoxfire.jpg tn33bonspeaksfindieclub.jpg tn33nycbooktour.jpg tn33dadshaving.jpg tn33july4thbonkitties.jpg

Posted by bonnie at 8:23 AM | Comments (1) | TrackBack

December 26, 2005

The Sum of All Years: 32

A big year: I publish my first book, quit BSW, start Hollywood Happy Hour, manage talented actors, work as casting coordinator for two Fox shows, cast a feature film, postpone the wedding.

tn32bontma.jpg

tn32thescoop.jpg tn32krisnelsonwine.jpg tn32jabitebon.jpg tn32bookevent.jpg tn32stephonbonmichelle.jpg

Posted by bonnie at 8:24 PM | Comments (1) | TrackBack

December 24, 2005

The Sum of All Years: 31

Met Keith in person, moved him to Hollywood (the sign under which he proposed), took him to Sundance. Friends had babies, I turned down a book deal, Cricket Feet was born.

tn31boncomic.jpg

31whoknew2001.jpg tn31bontiff.jpg tn31keithsundance2002.jpg tn31boxofficemgrs2002.jpg tn31keithmaddie.jpg 31bonquinn.jpg tn31bondawn.jpg tn31bonella.jpg tn31bonbarryja.jpg

Posted by bonnie at 3:14 PM | Comments (2) | TrackBack

December 23, 2005

The Sum of All Years: 30

Mom dies 20 days after diagnosis. Kitties come live with me.
Dawn's Nurse Bonnie (nice to care for someone who will live through it).
Writing gig leads (online) to Keith.

30selfme.jpg

The Sum Of All Years is an autobiography where the word count for each post is limited to the corresponding age for that entry.

tn30archieebony.jpg 30bonrebhalloween.jpg tn30vegasbullet.jpg tn30dawnarchie.jpg tn30headshot.jpg

Posted by bonnie at 1:26 AM | Comments (1) | TrackBack

December 21, 2005

The Sum of All Years: 29

Ten survival jobs (ranging from BSW to Improv Comedy Traffic School; from Rox to petsitting), signed with agent on Thanksgiving, shot indie films, did standup, finally living MY life.

tn29bdayonpier.jpg

29bon2lungs.jpg tn29charliesgirls.jpg 29coronado.jpg tn29headshot.jpg tn29iceskating.jpg tn29sloanesdip.jpg

Posted by bonnie at 4:37 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack

December 20, 2005

The Sum of All Years: 28

Age 28 Epiphany!
Sell everything (except the TicTac) on eBay and return to Hollywood.
Psycho roommate and dayjob boss; amazing friends for karaoke, improv, acting, and pornstar partying.

tn29shawnabon.jpg

tn29singwamy.jpg tn28sissafest.jpg tn28chokevickyxmas.jpg tn28badgirlsmoke.jpg

Posted by bonnie at 6:13 AM | Comments (1) | TrackBack

December 19, 2005

The Sum of All Years: 27

Therapist declares: "You're not bipolar! You're a JUNKIE!"
Withdrawal from painkillers sucks, but reinvention is blissful.
Travel. Teach. Start PhD in Instructional Technology.
"Miss G. loves Chip!"

tn27aakids.jpg

tn27milkads.jpg tn27aamrwoodsdance.jpg 27bonsissa.jpg 27bonunderwater.jpg tn27hawaii.jpg tn27extendedfam.jpg

Posted by bonnie at 4:47 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack

December 18, 2005

The Sum of All Years: 26

Commissioned to document elementary school broadcasting, which becomes my thesis; named Olympic soccer venue technology coordinator; visited Spain (again).
Momma marries Papa Bear.
I graduate (again).

tn26olympicvolunteer.jpg

tn26olympicstadium.jpg tn26wuogrenovations.jpg tn26wuogmeetings.jpg tn26wuoghomecoming.jpg tn26bloodymary.jpg tn26valencia.jpg tn26poolinspain.jpg tn26momswedding.jpg tn26magraduationmom.jpg tn26magraddad.jpg tn26magradpapa.jpg

Posted by bonnie at 2:01 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack

December 17, 2005

The Sum of All Years: 25

Threw bullseyes for dart league, bought WUOG's mascot (DJ Kitty), modeled my hands, earned a 4.0, and tried to check myself into a mental institution.

tn25djkitty.jpg

The Sum Of All Years is an autobiography where the word count for each post is limited to the corresponding age for that entry.

tn25wuogequipment.jpg tn25kenboneat.jpg tn25handcard.jpg tn25bondebhalloween.jpg tn25handjobkimmie.jpg

Posted by bonnie at 12:42 AM | Comments (2) | TrackBack

December 16, 2005

The Sum of All Years: 24

Northridge Quake: my first.
Move home, start grad school, advise WUOG, party, and meet the love of my life: Australian Dominic (who must return).

tn24dominic.jpg

tn24hollywoodtower.jpg tn24backtoatl.jpg tn24analgirl.jpg tn24boyballentry.jpg tn24dominicgang.jpg tn24oscarparty.jpg

Posted by bonnie at 1:13 AM | Comments (1) | TrackBack

December 15, 2005

The Sum of All Years: 23

Apartment view: HOLLYWOOD sign. Living alone.
Worked for platinum recording artists, making more than my mom had ever seen.
Taught gang kids playwriting.

tn23headshot.jpg

tn23uhaulfamily.jpg tn23awpfaith.jpg tn23firstlaparty.jpg

Posted by bonnie at 2:58 AM | Comments (1) | TrackBack

December 13, 2005

The Sum of All Years: 22

Atlanta's busiest hand model.
I break up with my boyfriend, sign with three agents, and win $1350 on a Ron Gant homerun.

tn22harland.jpg

tn22actheatre.jpg tn22alliancetheatre.jpg tn22alliancetheatrespank.jpg tn22headshot.jpg

Posted by bonnie at 10:39 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack

December 12, 2005

The Sum of All Years: 21

Shacked with a guy. Thought we'd marry (ah, young bliss). Graduated, attempted suicide, found hope throwing myself into my acting career.

tn21steelmagnolias.jpg

tn21bluekeyformalalex.jpg tn21ugagrad.jpg tn21gradtreats.jpg tn21gammasigleigh.jpg tn21gammasighalloween.jpg tn21gammasigformal.jpg tn21bonalexbw.jpg

Posted by bonnie at 11:11 PM | Comments (1) | TrackBack

The Sum of All Years: 20

Woke up crying on my 20th birthday. Expected fame by now.
Instead, recruited for UGA, led WUOG, chilled with Robyn.

tn20wrobynhitchcock.jpg

The Sum Of All Years is an autobiography where the word count for each post is limited to the corresponding age for that entry.

tn20artexhibit.jpg tn20birthdayparty.jpg tn20ugarecruiting.jpg tn20wuogundergrad.jpg tn20bonnies.jpg tn20bonscartiff.jpg tn20wuog.jpg

Posted by bonnie at 1:51 AM | Comments (1) | TrackBack

December 9, 2005

The Sum of All Years: 19

Coolest social life yet. Most serious health issues thus far. Luckily, UGA's healthcare is free. New: apartment, sorority, TICTAC!!

tn19chilisroadtrip.jpg

tn19cmucandace.jpg tn19reed3intictac.jpg

Posted by bonnie at 8:56 PM | Comments (1) | TrackBack

December 8, 2005

The Sum of All Years: 18

Madrid with models.
Boston beau.
Goooooooo dawgs. Radio. Intramural sports. Hotlanta every weekend to bartend and do laundry.

tn18boonesfarm.jpg

tn18selfportraitbw.jpg tn18bonkissrach.jpg tn18bonmomtgiving.jpg tn18southwind.jpg tn18spaintrip.jpg

Posted by bonnie at 10:03 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack

The Sum of All Years: 17

In love again. Shiksa to the Mishpokhe.
Governor's Honors.
Broadway bound, but Mom insists on college first.

tn17prompin.jpg

tn17avibonremconcert.jpg tn17candacedavidbon.jpg tn17ghpid.jpg tn17pregradwmom.jpg tn17promdates.jpg tn17promdresses.jpg tn17promprepmuffy.jpg tn17promgang.jpg

Posted by bonnie at 2:55 AM | Comments (5) | TrackBack

December 6, 2005

The Sum of All Years: 16

Buy first car... in which I am raped.
Begin prescription painkiller addiction that lasts a decade.

tn16bonsfirstcar.jpg

tn16mewig.jpg

Posted by bonnie at 4:17 PM | Comments (2) | TrackBack

December 5, 2005

The Sum of All Years: 15

First love, first sex.
Working actor.
Lied on drugstore work permit to help support us.

tn15promron.jpg

The Sum Of All Years is an autobiography where the word count for each post is limited to the corresponding age for that entry.

tn15aphrodite.jpg tn15firstlove.jpg tn15headshot.jpg tn15homecoming.jpg tn15aphroditewron.jpg tn15headshotside.jpg tn15homecomingsteven.jpg

Posted by bonnie at 2:54 PM | Comments (1) | TrackBack

December 4, 2005

The Sum of All Years: 14

No drama club? I'll start one!
Literary club, honor roll, show chorus, yearbook staff.

tn14bonportrait.jpg

tn14yardphoto.jpg tn14mombonportrait.jpg tn14yearbookday.jpg

Posted by bonnie at 7:56 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack

December 3, 2005

The Sum of All Years: 13

New school.
Wrong hair, wrong clothes, wrong accent, wrong side of the tracks.

tn13badhairschoolpix.jpg

tn13daytona.jpg

Posted by bonnie at 3:16 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack

December 2, 2005

The Sum of All Years: 12

Mom moved.
I lived with Cleo.
Learned to gamble, worship the Braves.

tn12cheerleader.jpg

tn12cleogamble.jpg tn12famreunion.jpg

Posted by bonnie at 4:03 AM | Comments (1) | TrackBack

December 1, 2005

The Sum of All Years: 11

Swim team.
School paper.
Safety patrol.
Government-funded meals.
Kenneth's back.

tn11schoolpix.jpg

tn11schoolpixx.jpg

Posted by bonnie at 1:35 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack

November 30, 2005

The Sum of All Years: 10

Brilliant teacher taps in: I begin teaching English to refugees.

tn10schoolphoto.jpg

The Sum Of All Years is an autobiography where the word count for each post is limited to the corresponding age for that entry.

Posted by bonnie at 12:03 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack

November 29, 2005

The Sum of All Years: 09

Dad remarries.
Mom goes New Age.
I am molested.

tn09schoolphot.jpg

tn09dancegirl.jpg tn09bonprebraces.jpg tn09rainbowdance.jpg

Posted by bonnie at 9:34 PM | Comments (1) | TrackBack

November 28, 2005

The Sum of All Years: 08

Dad returned... left again.
Can't afford Montessori anymore.

tn08schoolphoto.jpg

tn08montessori.jpg tn08schoolpix.jpg

Posted by bonnie at 11:45 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack

The Sum of All Years: 07

Starred in first play.
Move over, Barbra.

tn07poohstage.jpg

tn07dancebackstage.jpg

Posted by bonnie at 10:27 AM | Comments (1) | TrackBack

November 27, 2005

The Sum of All Years: 06

Dreamed Daddy left.
Then he did.

tn06officeinbedroom.jpg

tn06dancerecital.jpg tn06oldtimersday.jpg

Posted by bonnie at 10:35 AM | Comments (6) | TrackBack

November 26, 2005

The Sum of All Years: 05

Momma's light. Daddy's little girl.

tn05montessori.jpg

The Sum Of All Years is an autobiography where the word count for each post is limited to the corresponding age for that entry.

Posted by bonnie at 1:43 AM | Comments (1) | TrackBack

November 25, 2005

The Sum of All Years: 04

My brother, my hero.

tn04billbon.jpg


tn04bonyard.jpg tn04dancepose.jpg

Posted by bonnie at 3:59 PM | Comments (1) | TrackBack

November 23, 2005

The Sum of All Years: 03

Hospitals.
Phobias.
Montessori.

tn03montessoricloth.jpg

tn03beachwdad.jpg tn03bononjoni.jpg tn03montessori.jpg tn03paintplayhouse.jpg tn03santa7.jpg

Posted by bonnie at 11:18 PM | Comments (1) | TrackBack

November 22, 2005

The Sum of All Years: 02

Blissfully busy.

tn02office.jpg

tn02littledj.jpg tn02washcarbill.jpg tn02officephone.jpg tn02sleepwheelbarrow.jpg

Posted by bonnie at 12:44 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack

November 21, 2005

The Sum of All Years: 01

Casts.

tn01boncasts.jpg

The Sum Of All Years is an autobiography where the word count for each post is limited to the corresponding age for that entry.

tn01baptism.jpg tn01bdaybilldad.jpg tn01bonhandsup.jpg tn01bonribbonhead.jpg tn01sixmonthsbros.jpg tn01sitinchair.jpg

Posted by bonnie at 8:15 PM | Comments (1) | TrackBack