Why do I thank God for McDonald’s? There are many reasons…
- I LOVE McDonald’s! The food is delicious (and I’m not just talking about the fries!) If I didn’t feel a societal (and personal) pressure to maintain a healthy diet, I’d probably eat there every day.
- McDonald’s is there for me when I don’t have a lot of money to spend. I’m a sucker for a Mini Meal!
- McDonald’s is EVERYWHERE! International! Plus, we’ve all been on a roadtrip in the middle of nowhere, and can always find a McDonald’s not too far away.
But there’s another BIG reason why I thank God for McDonald’s. When I signed with my first commercial agent back in 2007, my number one goal was to book a McDonald’s commercial. It took until I joined the SAG-AFTRA union before I was able to even get in the door for a McDonald’s audition, but I was always excited and ready for the opportunity. I just felt like I belonged in a McDonald’s commercial!
Over the last 3 or so years, I’ve auditioned for McDonald’s a number of times. Sometimes I’d get called back. I was even on avail (meaning I have to keep all of my days available for booking because I’m in the last stage) once last year. But nothing…
This past July, I was on the beautiful island of St. Thomas, one of the US Virigin Islands with some other beautiful ladies for Fashionista Now Boarding. During some down time, I made mention of my love for McDonald’s and my goal of booking a McDonald’s commercial. And the result is this…
Island shenanigans! Special thanks to Erin, Des, Ontwanet, Tico, and of course, our camera man, Junie! Little did I know that less than 4 months later, I’d be a principal actor in an actual McDonald’s commercial (now airing)…
So, this is why I say: Thank God for McDonald’s!! Dream come true! Not only did I speak it into existence, I showed God I was serious by creating my own.
(It’s the small things that make me happy!)