Pauline Lee News

Hi Everyone!

It’s been a few weeks since I last wrote, and I had made it to round 5 of the competition. There were some last minute changes and the scheduled date of the 5th round was changed from July 3rd to July 17th.

Well, a lot has happenned since then, and I had to make a decision whether I would stay in the competition or if I would step down.

I have made the decision to not compete in Round 5.

I realized one night while deciding on the songs that I would sing that I was no longer moving in a direction that worked for me. Rather than taking up a valuable place in the competition for someone who really wanted to expand their music in this direction, I decided it was important for me to step down.

I have to thank everyone involved in the competition – Charlie Mrech, co-host Rebecca Jayne, the wonderfully talented and insightful judges, and every single competitor that has been in Undiscovered from day 1. I really enjoyed meeting everyone and wish everyone the best of luck.

I am going to take a month off and come back with a direction to focus on my first love – Country music.

That night when I was making my decision, I remember every person who I have met along the way telling me how important it is to not let people change me, and to stay true to the music that I loved. It just didn’t feel right anymore. Singing things that I can sing, but weren’t a reflection of what I wanted to be doing in the future. I have come to realize that what you are doing in this moment is a reflection of what you could be doing in your future moments. If what you are doing now no longer fits, you can always make a new choice. How lucky to always have that option. No matter what your journey has been, you always have this moment, and you always have the freedom to choose again.

Thank you everyone for following my blog and for supporting me along the way. I am so grateful for all of you and for all that I have been so blessed with in my life.

I am far from done this process.

This is a new beginning, a Fresh Start…

On a side note, I will be up on IMDB for the movie Money. I am so thankful for the opportunity to star in my first movie. I have to send out a huge love shout to Ken Nemetcheck & Wes Miron & the entire cast & crew of the movie Money.

God Bless,
OOO’s
P

Hello everyone!
Thursday night saw the first round of eliminations on stage and believe me, it was quite a nail biter.

After a harrowing evening of drama both personal and on stage, the night sorted itself out. Prior to this, I had to go on and sing the national anthems for the Edmonton Energy Men’s Basketball game – during which the mic cut out part way through both anthems. Needless to say, I simply cranked up the volume and finished both anthems in the biggest voice I could dig up and managed to fill the U of A main gym and got a loud round of applause from all the fans in attendance for just going with it.

I then quickly made it over to Undiscovered and got ready for Round 4 of the competition.

Needless to say, just prior to my leaving for the anthems, there was a hater that felt the need to share an opinion.
I speak to this because every so often, people run into haters – and it can be so easy to just give in and get into it with them, but really, the truth is, when people are hating – it’s their stuff, not yours.
You can choose to let what others say about you get you down – that doesn’t mean you don’t cry, or get upset, what it means is, in that moment before you step into it with them, you stop and ask yourself if it’s really worth it. You choose to ask yourself, does this person’s opinion actually matter to me? Is this person’s life such a shining example of success that maybe they could have a point? Are they an expert?
Are they an expert on me, or what I’m about? What is their intent? If they are not speaking from love, then they may as well not be speaking at all. The world is full of people like this. It’s unfortunate that it is.
Which is how it was so perfect that I sang the song I did on Thursday night.

Singing the song One by Mary J. Blige for the second time, it was another opportunity for me to say what I’ve said so many times in the past. This is the cover of the U2 song that many of you may be familiar with.

The lyrics go like this:

One (One Love) feat. U2

One…
One love

For those of you having to deal with difficult situations or people, know that you are not alone. Above all, remember this: This too shall pass. Light & Love to you.

Ghandi said this: “Be the change that you want to see in the world”

I choose peace and love. There is enough of the other stuff in the world, I don’t need to add any more.

As for the final results… I made it through to Round 5. It was sad to see 5 of the top 25 go, there is such amazing talent in the room, so I’m sending out a huge love shout to everyone that has been in the competition and who has made it this far! Congratulations to you all!

As for everyone who has come out to vote, cheer me on and support me along the way, I love you all! Thank you sooo much!

God Bless,
OOO’s
P

So it is only hours away from Round 4 of Undiscovered 2010 Season 2, and I am chilling out to Mary J. Blige. Next competition week is Canadiana theme, and a new rehearsal schedule for those who make it through to the next round.

It’s been a completely different vibe and experience to compete for a second year in this competition. Asked what this is about for me this year? It’s really more about just seeing where it goes and having no attachment to an outcome.

Sounds strange maybe, but I’ve learned a great deal from music competitions – the most important thing is to not take it personally. Yes, they may be giving you feedback on your performance and judges may or may not like what you do, at the end of the day, it comes down to you. Did you do your best? Did you at least try? Do you still love doing what you do? I resolved with many things in my life that if what I was doing stopped being fun, I would stop doing it.

So far when it comes to the music, that hasn’t happenned. So I am thankful for that.

Tonight is the first night where eliminations will be done on site at the Pawn Shop on Whyte, so there is a competely new vibe – that sense of… what if I don’t make it through?… and that is when I ask, what if I do?

I know that tonight is going to be amazing, and no matter what happens, it’s all good. I know who I am, what I can do, and that I will be having fun doing it. So, good luck tonight everyone! You are all amazing!

God Bless,
<3
P

Hello all!
My apologies, I have been remiss in my blogging of late.
Week 3 flew by. It has been quite an interesting trip this year. Undiscovered Season 2 is chok full of phenomenal talent and uber hotties – fellas, if you haven’t been making it out to see this, you are sooooo missing out!
I wanted to thank my fans for coming out to support me – Cara, Natasha, Matthew, Shane, Loralee, I love you guys! Huge love shout to all of you!

I will be back next week for week 4 of the compeittion, and regardless of the outcome, I will also be there for Week 5!
As for me, I am keeping busy with practicing for Undiscovered, singing the anthems for the Edmonton Energy IBL Men’s Basketball games, an audition later this week, a promo video next week, and working on two new projects.

So for everyone out there who is following me, supporting and encouraging me, I thank you!

God Bless,
OOO’s
P

Hello Everyone!

It would appear that I have advanced to week 2 of Undiscovered Edmonton 2010, Season 2.
I decided to open the competition with a song by Beyonce – Listen from the Dreamgirls soundtrack.
According to Nathan Brown, last season’s second prize winner, it was a bit of a surprise.
I must send a love shout out to the crew from A Bookworm’s Tale that so graciously drove in from as far as Hay Lakes to cheer me on last week! I love you guys so much! Cara, Natasha, Matthew, Neil, Loralee, Shane, Mark, everyone, thank you sooo much!!! <3 <3 <3

Also, I should be getting a copy of the movie, Money some time as it should have wrapped post production by now.

I am also working on a proposal for a debut album. If anyone knows of investors, angel investors, etc…. to help with my first album, please contact me!

I will also be opening the Edmonton Energy Mens Basketball Season opener with the American & Canadian Anthems. Come on out and cheer on our local mens team and enjoy some great b-ball!!

I am excited and looking forward to Week 2 of Undiscovered. For those who would like to come out and cheer me on, as well as vote for me, the next show will be May 20th, 7 PM at The Pawn Shop on Whyte Ave.

Thank you all so much for coming along with me on this ride.

God Bless,

P

Ahhh… after a hectic week with all 6 shows of A Bookworm’s Tale completed, I find myself asking… What will tomorrow bring?
For those of you who came out to see the production, this was one of the songs from the musical.
It was an amazing experience to work with the full cast and crew of A Bookworm’s Tale.
It felt so odd to start today knowing that there would be no more rehearsals, no upcoming show to look forward to, or to work towards, it was simply Monday.
I will miss everyone that I have been so fortunate and blessed to meet. It was really truly a fantastic time working with all of you for these past few months!
As for my character, Miss Holly, I bid this quirky English teacher a fond adieu. It took quite some time for me to learn about her, then to be able to flesh out her character, but in the final week before the show, she simply came alive and it was so much fun playing her!! So, Miss Holly, I just want to say, thank you, and I love you!!! LOL.

As for what tomorrow will bring? It looks like it’s time for me to settle in and get ready for the second season of Undiscovered Edmonton this week. The first week of competition will be held this Thursday down at the Pawn Shop on Whyte Avenue in Edmonton. I must admit I am feeling a little uncertain right now as I have selected a song from Dreamgirls, and we have been limited to only 2 1/2 to 3 minutes for our songs – can we say stress!?!

I guess that is show business.

So for now, I will pace myself as I am also busy working my dayjob this week, along with preparing for the first week of competition, and the season opener for the Edmonton Energy on May 14, 2009.

Thank you all so much for following my blog.

God Bless & Much Love,
P

Hey everyone!

Well, it’s the final hours before the techical rehearsal and the dress rehearsal, then the production of A Bookworm’s Tale opens and runs for 6 shows this week. Tickets will be available from Tix on the Square and at the door – as long as the show has not sold out for that time!

So much has been going on, and life seems to zoom by with barely any time to catch my breath!

As if this weren’t enough, as I made it through the Auditions of Undiscovered Edmonton Season 2, the first competition night for Round 1 will be on May 6th at The Pawn Shop on Whyte, so if you can make it, come on out and watch some amazing talent in Edmonton go for it! This year, the talent is bursting through the seams, so do come on out and support your favorites – hopefully, you’ll vote for me too!

Also, I am officially singing the Anthems for the Edmonton Energy IBL Men’s Basketball Team -dates have been confirmed and anyone who loves watching a great game of hoops, come on down to the U of A Main Gym, the temporary home of the Edmonton Energy until the Go Centre is completed and catch a game.

The movie that I finished shooting will be completed post production at the end of the first week of May and there will be another trailer coming soon!! So check back soon, and I will post the link once it’s available.

At present I am in talks and negotiations about cutting my first album and all that a project of this magnitude would involve.

That’s pretty much what’s up with me. I really am so excited about this week and the musical, and everything else that is happenning right now. To all of you who have been with me on this journey, thank you so much for your love, support & encouragement.

Much Love & God Bless,
<3 P

This has been one crazy, hectic, insane week, and it’s only Tuesday!!

So far, I’ve completed a video audition that has been submitted for a movie being produced by Twilight Pictures & Productions – that only took 5 hours!! Thank God for David Bates with Tyrant Pictures. Thank you soooo much David for taping my first video audition!

Then, I had a rehearsal for A Bookworm’s Tale – tickets are almost sold out, so if anyone wants to see it, head to the Tix on the Square website and purchase them!

I was also back on set for the movie Money, and we finished up the additional scenes they had for me.

And somewhere in there, I had to fit in my “day” job too! Needless to say, I’m pretty exhausted, and really could use a vacation!

Now here is the really cool news, the trailer for the movie Money has now been released!
This is where that famous line from Jerry McGuire comes in handy…

Just click on the link below to see the trailer!

“Show me the MONEY!!!” .

I thank God for everything that has been happenning in my life. I want to thank you all for allowing me to share with you the moments in my life that keep me moving forward towards my dreams.

If you were to ask me what motivates me to write my blog, I will answer you this:
I believe that everyone has a right to their dreams. No matter what is going on in your life, no matter how hard things may have been, or may be, even at this moment, you still have the right to your dreams. No one can take them away from you, and if you can help it, don’t let anyone take them away from you.

Everything that you have all watched unfold for me, has literally unfolded naturally and with ease. I stopped trying to DO things, trying to BE things and simply learned how to quiet all the noise and listen. There was no struggle, no push, no fight. I simply have been prepared when opportunity came knocking and went for it. When I am most scared of doing something, I know it is something I need to do. Maybe you’ve heard it before, feel the fear and do it anyways. Or maybe you’ve watched YES! Man with Jim Carrey. I say YES! Sometimes life can be stranger than fiction.

Okay, that’s deep enough for today. I leave you all with this:

Go Forward in the direction of your Dreams!!!

God Bless,
<3 P

Hello everyone! I just love you guys!
Thanks so much for visiting and reading my blog. Without those of you who have supported me and been with me vicariously on my journey via this blog, it just wouldn’t be the same.
I’ve met so many wonderful people along the way, and it just seems that I continue to be blessed with more and more wonderful opportunities, people, and I thank God for all of it!

This week has been so full! I had a great rehearsal for A Bookworm’s Tale early this week. Cara Albo is an amazing choreographer, musician, playright, you name it! I have had the most amazing experience working with Cara and Gilbert Allan! For more info on them, you can go to their websites:
http://www.caraalbo.com and http://www.gilbert-allan.com.

Yesterday was a hectic day again. I was back on set to reprise my role as Kate in the movie Money. It was great to see Ken Nemetchek, Wes Miron & Katrina Beatty again. I got to pack some heat and dress up with a full shoulder holster and empty glock with empty ammo clips again.

Yesterday evening was the first audition for Undiscovered Edmonton Season 2. Everyone that came out yesterday was advanced to the first round of competition beginning May 6th, 2010. The competition will be stiff this year. There was phenomenal talent in the first week alone blowing the doors off the stage! Auditions will be held every Wednesday this month at The Pawn Shop on Whyte Ave for those of you out there looking for something cool to do on a Wednesday night! Head down there and have a listen to some of Edmonton’s top talent vying for a spot in this season’s competition.
The judges for this year were absolutely great, hosts Charlie Mrech & Rebecca Jayne were fantastic, and the entire crew in the green room were way cool!

I will also be submitting my first video audition for an upcoming movie due Monday. I’m such a newbie at this, I really have no clue how these things go. So I am learning it all in the “fly by the seat of my pants” method.

I also sent in my dates that I will be singing the opening anthems for the Edmonton Energy Basketball games. To check out their schedule and directions to get to the U of A Main Gym, head to their website: www.edmontonnrg.com

A big shout out to everyone that was on set for the shoot of Money on Tuesday, The entire cast & crew of A Bookworm’s Tale, and everyone at the Pawn Shop last night for the first week of Auditions for Undiscovered Season 2, and to my #1 fan! Thanks so much for coming out to cheer me on!!

God Bless,
P

Happy Easter everyone! I hope you have all enjoyed a wonderful weekend with your family & friends!
I am so excited about this month as so much is happenning.

I just finished a commercial for a dating service – yes, for all of you out there, here is the skinny – they actually pay people (actors & actresses) to do those online dating commercials. So, it is highly likely that you may see me on the tv between the Tyra Banks show, MAD TV or even Saturday Night Live.
For those out there who will be giggling at this, my response to you: I don’t take myself too seriously, it was a blast to shoot, I really enjoyed hanging with some of the talent (mostly bodacious babes from my talent agency) we got paid & fed, and it was an opportunity for more people to see people from our talent agency, as Serendipity Talent Management got the exclusive to this opportunity!
I love my agents! Sherry & Betty are faboooolous! So are the great people on their roster. A shoutout to Donna, Sherrie & Shane! So have a giggle, as it is pretty funny even if I do say so myself.

Just a note, anyone who actually knows me, no calling or texting for a date, I’m a little busy right now and I like it that way! But it’s sweet that you would even think to call or txt though.

As for the rest of this month, April 7th is the first day of Undiscovered Sason 2, so I will be at the Pawn Shop from 6:30 PM on, to get rolling on this year’s ride on the Undiscovered train!

I will also be back on set with the feature film Money for additional scenes starting the 7th and then on the 12th again. I am looking forward to reprising my role as Kate – even for a couple of days! It was such a great time shooting with Ken Nemetchek, Wes Miron & Katrina Beatty. I am looking forward to seeing some of the amazing cast again!!

I will be busy rehersing for A Bookworm’s Tale, for those of you who would like to attend, you can purchase tickets at Tix on The Square

So, Happy Easter Sunday everyone! Huge Love Shout to all of you!! Thank you so much for supporting me and reading my blog.

Oh yes, I must send my love to Russia!! My website administrator informs me that the country that I get the most hits from is Russia. Thank you everyone in Russia for rocking my web stats!!!
From the bottom of my heart, I <3 you, Russia!!! xoxo

OOO’s & God Bless!

P