Jewel Staite

Happy Spring

Well, Cancun didn’t work out, but for good reason: Matty booked a pilot, which is great for him and not so great for my online shopping addiction. I was really hoping to accumulate somewhat of a tan and abuse the liver for a week, but hey. Such is life, and work always comes before debauchery and sunstroke. Yay Matt! Yay sephora.com!

I thought I’d better write again before things got a little hectic, which, judging by the first few scripts I’ve read of Atlantis: season 5, is pretty darn imminent. I guess the cat’s been let out of the bag, so yes, I can confirm that I’ve signed on to the show as a regular cast member, meaning majority of episodes, meaning almost twice as many breakfast sandwiches (!!). I’m thrilled, of course, for other reasons as well; it’s a wonderful group to be around, even if they’re teasing you incessantly for being the "newbie"…but now that we have, er, new newbies, maybe the teasing will relent? Or at least move to a different outlet? Anyway, so far so good on the character-building front, even if prosthetics are included far too soon for my taste. Can’t say much more than that on the subject, as well as others (I am also kept in the dark on whether it’ll be Ronan or McKay fathering Jen’s babies, so there’s really no point in asking me these things) but stay tuned for more hints and surprises to come in the conclusion of season 4. That’s it. That’s all you get. I’m still new enough to get in trouble for spilling too many beans, so don’t entice me. You know how I am with keeping secrets!

On to some questions I can answer:

1. Have I tuned in to the new season of Lost? Are you drunk? Not only have I tuned in, I’ve recorded and re-watched to feed my unhealthy addiction of everything that’s Foxy, and I must say, I’m quite satisfied. It was a long time coming. Also a yes to the question of whether American Idol is again being watched religiously; the little kid with the big smile and the dark hair is my favorite so far, but these things change—I actually liked Sanjaya during Hollywood Week last year, so help me.

2. Has anyone mentioned to Joe Flanigan that he has a striking resemblance to Disney’s Aladdin? No, but thanks for the ammo.

3. How does it feel being a role model? I honestly have never thought of myself as one. I think it’s a bit unfair to put that title on anyone just because they happen to be relatively successful at one thing; it doesn’t mean we’re successful in all areas of our lives! Sometimes the phrase "role model" connotes someone who doesn’t and won’t make a mistake, and since I’m very truly human, I may not be the best candidate for the job. But I stick by my views, my opinions, my work ethic, and my self-respect, and if someone feels the need to mirror those qualities and look at me as a kind of "role model", then I think that’s okay. As long as they don’t mirror things like my mysterious need to own six new bathing suits in the middle of February, or the fact that I never vacuum under my couch, or how I eat way too much fried food and drink wine like it’s the middle ages. Seriously, there must be someone a little less human to emulate.

4. How do I keep my performances so fresh? Lots of Bounce. Febreeze works too. Seriously, reading things like this makes me feel like I’m doing something right, so thanks. I needed that.

5. Who would I rather, George Clooney or Harrison Ford? I am a Clooney girl. Have been for a long time. And I am loyal to my Clooney.

6. If I were to be cast as a former cast-mate’s lover, would I and who with? So this is basically a sneaky way of asking if I’ve ever had a crush on a former cast-member, so kudos to you for trying to pull a fast one. Truth is, I can’t really think of anyone I could comfortably imagine myself having to make out with. When you’re working so close to people, they kind of become like siblings to you, so it’s off-putting to have to fake an attraction to any one of them. If I HAD to choose, I’d say Sean Maher, just because I’ve already been there, done that. And it reeeally wasn’t that bad. Heh heh. Again, don’t be jealous.

7. My favorite New Kid? Joe, of course. What a question.

8. Is my hair color natural? My natural hair color hasn’t seen the light of daybreak since I was about eleven years old and had to color it to match a "mom" in a TV movie I did. Honestly, I couldn’t tell you what it is, but I’ve always felt sunnier as a blonde. And I realize that us blondes are the only people that would feel it was okay to use the word "sunnier" as a verb, but whatever. It’s not a verb, is it? Damn.

9. Do I salsa dance, since I’m such a fan of salsa music? Recently I made it out to the Spanish Harlem Orchestra concert (great band by the way) with my friend Laura Bertram, and we two white girls did our best to gyrate our hips and do that twirly thing with our arms, but I think we just looked like drunk octopi. I would love to learn, though. There is nothing sexier than a guy who can dance, even if he shows up at a concert wearing his weird dancing flats and taking it all seriously. It’s the commitment that’s sexy. Also the button down shirts. Hell, even salsa on a chip is sexy.

10. What would be the soundtrack/song accompanying my life right now? Clair de Lune. Don’t know why. It’s peaceful and soothing and invigorating, and I guess I feel at peace, soothed, and invigorated at the moment. Must be the yoga. I think spring has sprung here, too, and whenever that happens it feels like new beginnings, which are always welcome.

Enjoy the sunshine!