Cindy and Isaac Practicing Before Singing for Husband's Birthday :)

I know it has been a while since I have blogged.  I have been away from home for a few weeks now.  I had a couple of interesting things happen during my roadtrip to Chicago, and things have been a bit busy with settling in at one sister's house and then the other sister's house, and then back to the other sister's house; and, of course, I had to and I am still getting used to the crazy Chicago weather again after being away from it for a couple of years.  The cold and snow seem to be never-ending. It is interesting how fast you become accustomed to NOT becoming accustomed to the crazy weather even though you lived in it for most of your life.  Yup, I have become as my Chicago friends would say...a wimp, or one of "those" people. :)  Obviously, I saw my agent and went on a few auditions in the city, and I also saw my parents, so I guess things have been fairly busy.

Plus, if you have been on facebook or following me on twitter, you may have seen my posts and tweets about my dog, Isaac, and you may have seen a video I have posted of him and my other dogs (my other dogs in that video have sadly passed on since that video and I miss them everyday obviously) "singing".  Whenever I sing at home or vocalize at home, Isaac looks at me, perks up and "sings".  Okay, he howls.  I know he is probably telling me to "be quiet!", but I must say that he looks extremely cute saying it! :)  You may have also seen my posts and tweets that because I was going to be away from home on my husband's birthday, I was going to call my husband and sing for my husband on his birthday.

So, since I needed to practice and since Isaac tends to join in whenever I practice, here is a video I posted on my facebook.  I know this may make me a "stage mom", but I will admit I think my baby is adorable so I am a proud mom. :)

To see more videos of me and Isaac, you can follow us on Twitter and Facebook!  Tell all your friends!  :)

Confessions of an Atypical Asian

A few days ago, my friend, Rob, sent me this photo.  Apparently, his goddaughter, Danielle, LOVES Confessions of an Atypical Asian, a little book I wrote several years ago meant to take a humorous perspective on stereotypes based on my own personal experiences.  She loved it so much that it even inspired her to start writing her own experiences!  How awesome is that?!!!  This photo just made my day!!  I was so grateful to receive such a photo, especially considering it is Thanksgiving Week!!!  What great timing!! :)

My friend said his goddaughter, who is 7 years old, takes my book wherever she goes! Seeing how my book, Confessions of an Atypical Asian, makes her so happy makes me so happy! I would love to meet her someday so I can give her a big hug to personally thank her for bringing a smile to my face! I am VERY grateful!!  I cannot begin to tell you!

I guess many of you did not know I wrote this book, or any book for that matter - well, except for maybe training manuals during my technical writing days at Lucent Technologies in Naperville, IL - so I will do a shameless little plug just in case you guys are interested. As I mentioned, this is just a simple, little book I wrote several years ago taking a humorous perspective on stereotypes, in particular, Asian stereotypes (well, because you know, I am Asian/Asian-American obviously). It is from my perspective based on my personal experiences - things that I have personally experienced either directly or indirectly (i.e, witnessed/seen).

I know adults that have read this book have really enjoyed it that they have even read it out loud to their guests at their parties and had a good time; but I also know every youngster that has read it, has really, really LOVED it, as you can see with Danielle, my friend's goddaughter. I also remember my former doctor in IL had two daughters that were about Danielle's age at the time, and they would crack up reading my book. Another person enjoys reading the book to her students.  My book really seems to be a hit with the youngsters.  You can read what others had to say of my book on my website, as well, if you would like.

You can still get this book online somewhere, but it is probably going to be cheaper to get it from my website (and if you get it from my website, then I can personally autograph it for you if you want, as well, although keep in mind that it is only me,... you know, the little Cindy you all know and love :)).  Anyway, if you want, you are welcome to get my book at:

http://www.cindy-chang.com/store

If for some strange reason the link doesn't work correctly, please let me know. You can message me here, and I will be happy to contact technical support to get it fixed. (Yes, that is the same page where you can still download my single "O Holy Night")

Happy Thanksgiving Week Everyone!  Love you Guys and thank you always so much for all your support!!!  God bless you!!!

Thank you Gray Talent Group!

I have the best agents in town! I love Gray Talent Group in Chicago!

Tomorrow #ChicagoFire returns! We're so excited to see @CindyChangSings, John and Charlie Babbo on the season premiere!

— Gray Talent Group (@GrayTalentGroup) September 23, 2013

Watch Chicago Fire Season 2 Premiere Episode September 24, 2013 on NBC!!!

Remember to tune in on NBC on September 24, 2013 for the premiere episode of Chicago Fire Season 2 tomorrow!!!

Here is a look:



And yes, my character, Mari, will be back for the premiere episode! :)

1. @LadyJ_817 are we going to see more of Mouch's girlfriend? Yes, Mari will be back for the premiere episode.
— Derek Haas (@popcornhaas) September 22, 2013

My Favorite Tweet of the Day

America's 4,392nd favorite couple. Right behind Flavor Flav and Brigitte Nielsen. #ChicagoFire pic.twitter.com/KrKnxdB12z
— Christian Stolte (@ChristianStolte) July 26, 2013

Mp3 Player with Recordings for You to Listen to on My Website!

I don't know if I did this right, but I uploaded an mp3 player on my website of some songs I sang from past lessons, demos, church services, theatre, etc on my website until I record the cd I will be working on w/my talented pianist friend David Cunniff (who helped me record O Holy Night).

Here is the link to the mp3 player on my website: http://www.cindy-chang.com/resource/components/audio_player/popout/274900

I hope it works!

If by chance, it does not work, you can also just go to my website at www.cindy-chang.com. The player will be directly on the website.

Thank you!

Cadence Health | Laser Focus

Thanks to my friends Amy Doran (whose son Connor Doran you may have seen on America's Got Talent Top 12 in 2010 performing his incredible indoor kite flying act that can make you cry and give you goose bumps! Check out Connor's website!) and Frank Turchioe who is huge fan of AGT and a sweetheart who both took time out of their busy schedules to help me find this video, I was finally able to see the commercial spot I filmed for Cadence Health! Thank you Amy and Frank! I love you guys!!!

Here it is!

Commercial for Central Dupage Hospital

my friend: "were you in a commercial for centera system (central dupage hospital or delnor hospital)? There was someone in there that looks just like you"

me: "yup"

So, I guess if you guys are out in the midwest, watch for me in that commercial! :)

Family Weekend Announces Release Dates!

The film Family Weekend, where yours truly appears as Siu Jin, announced release dates! Here is the info via their facebook status:

ARC Entertainment and Footprint Features are proud to announce the release dates for Family Weekend

(starring Kristin Chenoweth, Matthew Modine, Olesya Rulin, Joey King, Eddie Hassell Chloe Bridges and Shirley Jones)

VIDEO ON DEMAND - 2/28/13

COMING TO THEATERS IN SELECT CITIES - 3/29/13

DVD and DIGITAL - 4/23/13

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