And then what?

I had someone ask me on my forum how my life is right now, how my new year is going. Well, to be honest, it feels a bit crazy. I really feel like I’m at a major crossroads in my life, and I’m just totally starting to recognize how much I really rely on familiarity and predictability. With the Writers’ Strike forging ahead and our last episode coming up the end of January, I’m actually able to see the end of the rope as far as “Smallville” is concerned. If the writers don’t return until after February, the season will end at 15 episodes… And then what?

Life without “Smallville” seems so very strange to me. For the last 7 years, I’ve had a job to go to; I’ve had something on the external world, one thing, that was totally consistent and predictable. Now, I won’t– it’s all up to me to be consistent for myself, and that feels so funny. I could look at it 1 of 2 ways. The first would be that I would totally panic and scare the crap out of myself. The second would be that I embrace the excitement of new possibilities, recognize the amazing value in change and growth, and look at this as a way for me to start to truly see that I am really the only thing I can ever depend on. I think I go in shifts with deciding which way I’ll choose to feel about this time. In the morning, slight panic, and then I amp that up throughout the day until about 3 when I’m in a totally fear-driven state… Then I say something… I vocalize my concern and my fear… And I hear myself talking… And I think, “You goof, this sounds like one of the most exciting things you’ve ever come up against. You’re going to have the opportunity to focus all your time and energy on developing things that you are so truly passionate about. Stop complaining, start working on the amazing projects you have in front of you, and choose joy in your life.” Then I feel good for the rest of the night. I go to bed, wake up, and start over again!

We are so silly, us humans. One of my mentors says we are meaning making machines. Everything we come into contact with, we make a meaning about, and then rather than living in the present and enjoying each moment, we’re either stewing or reveling in the meaning of whatever it is we just experienced. The really silly thing is the only thing we know to be true and real is every moment we’re living. I can’t know what happened in the past because it’s gone, and all I have is a story to tell about it, and thinking about the future is totally based in hypothesis. So that’s my New Year’s resolution: to focus on being here now because everything else is just a guess.

Thanks again for all your amazing support in my projects and adventures. I’m so inspired every time I’m reminded that there are people out there that recognize the importance and the value in creation, and I’m so excited to see what Kristin, you all, and I can build as a team! This is truly a beautiful world!

Keep sending me your backflips and public acrobatics! They’re stunning!

Ciao,
Allison

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  • Matteo

    Ciao Allison,

    In first place i want you to know i hope that Smallville will reach the regular end of season ( you know,22 – 23 episodes ) and then if Smallville will end at the 15th episode … I’m sure you will find something else or maybe someone will find you something like a movie or stuff like that because you are very good in your job , and that’s why so many people will support on this blog like i’m doing now.

    I’m also glad to read that you chose to go through the second way that’s the Allison we want ^^ !

    Keep Smiling to your life and be happy,

    Matteo

  • Rachel

    Its prety sad to know that smallville is comming to an end, but it also has to be a very happy thing to kow how much you have experienced and acomplished. I can only emagine the feeling going inside you! I hope it all boils down to good for you ! :) !

  • Kyle

    Allison,

    I understand your feelings. Consistency is a good thing and when it nears the end sometimes we get anxious. I’m glad you’ve decided to embrace change whether then fear it because truthfully it wouldn’t be so productive. if you didn’t.

    I’m glad you’ve managed to strike a certain balance — and I’m sure you have plenty of projects going on right now. Sometimes its good to push ourselves so we can find our limits. Change helps us to do that.

    “There’s no time like the present” — I think you’ve personified that pretty well.

    We’ll be close by for some inspiration. ;)

    -Kyle

  • http://www.myspace.com/erikabomb Erika

    Hey Allison! I feel like everytime I post on here, I always start with the same phrase of “I can relate,” but then again, I guess it would have to be because we’re around the same age and dealing with many of the same things that people our age deal with! Any who, I have felt (and really, I still am feeling) the way you are feeling right now. As you have spent the last 7 years being a part of the amazing Smallville family, I spent 6.5 years on a college campus as an undergraduate and let me tell you, the experience was one I don’t think I could trade for anything else in the world. I made a lot of lifelong friends and made a lot of memories that I hope I never forget. It was a pretty routine thing all those years, that you can get comfortable with the consistency. So I am right there with you. But as the great philosopher ‘Erika’s Mom’ once said “When the rope of life gets slippery, to where you feel as though you’re about to slip and fall, remember just to tie a knot and hang on.” I wish you well on your journey down whatever path you decide to take and I hope you bid me the same!

    Percussively,
    Erika

  • marian

    bien, no se escribir en ingles, pero lo entiendo al leer. allison felicidades por tu pagina, me encanta tu participacion como chloe en smallville, eres una gran amiga y estoy segura que eres asi en la vida real, exelente amiga!!! te admiro mucho pero amo tom welling!!! FELICIDADES ALLISON, soy mexicana vivo en Merida y estoy muy cerca de cancun, cuando quieras te invito bye!!

  • Taylor Nikole

    I guess we all have things to be afraid of for the new year.
    I can’t imagine life without smallville either… maybe not as much as you but it will be really weird not having something to come home to and watch on thursday nights. Oh wells.
    Getting back to fear….
    I just found out my dad, who hasn’t been there for me for like my whole life… 14 years… is coming to visit me in a week.
    Now my mom just kinda threw the whole thing at me this afternoon.
    She was basically saying “Here, I know you don’t really know this guy, but he’s going to come and visit.. you’re going to call him dad”
    Great start of the new year! <– totally dripping with sarcam.
    But I’m going to try to make the best out of his visit, maybe try to get to know him more and forgive him for all of the hurt he has caused me.
    I don’t go through life hating and I always try to make the best of things.
    This year im going way out of my comfort zone by spending time with him.
    I know im jumping subjects here… but…
    Lets see…
    New years resolutions:
    *stay vegetarian (really i have no intention of eating meat anyway)
    *Establish a better group of friends
    *Trust more people

    And Allison keep up all the good work. If or when Smallville ends (soon?)I would love to see you in other movies and projects.
    Keep a bloggin … I love reading them! :D
    I’ve found that its incontrovertible that I will look for new blogs and projects…
    By the way,my friend and I had a blast taking the acrobat pictures.
    We ended up having flexability competitions…
    I fell flat on my butt a couple times and im still sore.

    Taylor Nikole

  • http://corriefood.blogspot.com Corrie

    Hi, Allison! I just wanted to say that I love your Juice Peach ideas, and I can’t wait to receive the calendar I ordered! If you really do read all of these comments, I also want to say that I really admire you and Kristin a lot. I think you are both beautiful on the outside and on the inside. You are definitely good role models for your fans. I haven’t found anything I don’t like about either of you. Please keep posting/blogging and inspiring others to do good (and well) in the world.

    Thanks so much!
    Corrie

  • Cindy

    Whoa, can I relate! I’m about to graduate from college next semester and I don’t really know what the next step or steps are. Well, I mean, I know I have to get a job and all that but I have been in college for about 7yrs. now and just imagining not seeing the same people everyday and going through the same routine… so I freaked out too! Then I found this quote in one of my old note books,

    “Nothing endures but change.” -Heraclitus

    Good luck with all your new endeavors.
    Moving on to the next chapter in life too,
    Cindy

  • Phil J

    You certainly are at a crossroads it seems. But it has to be an exhilerating feeling at the same time, looking into new avenues of your career and life. Something hit me a couple of months ago while I was going through a big ‘era’ (for lack of a better word) of change. You will never be put into a situation where you haven’t been given the tools or resources to overcome it. So whatever lies ahead of you Allison -in acting or life- there is always some one looking out for you. I hope you find all the success in the world and to live life with purpose.

    Blessings,
    Phil J

  • Jeremy

    I remember my first year on the street. “Squeaky” Malone and “Fingers” Mackenzie were my only friends as we pushed our treasured shopping carts through the dank back alleys, going bin to bin to bin looking for empty bottles and cans. At night, Squeaky, Fingers and I would huddle together for warmth under a tattered old sleeping bag. During the day, after we had scoured the local bins for treasure and food, we would race our shopping carts up and down Robson Street until the police came and chased us away. We loved those carts, even Squeaky’s beat up cart with that one deformed, squeaky wheel.

    One day, tragedy struck after we awoke one rainy morning to find our shopping carts had been stolen. How was I going to carry those heavy trash bags that contained my ten million dollars now? Just one of the dangers of living on the streets.

  • Peyo

    Hey! Know the feeling too well…. There’s only one thing to say to you…. Don’t Pre-ocupy yourself, instead occupy yourself…. The only thing that doesn’t have a solution in life is death, and you still have plenty to live for, so out of the question. You’ll be working again in no time, and you’ll look back and tell yourself, funny me. In the mean time, keep up the good work, and please, never stop smiling. Fan 4-ever!

  • Aysha

    Hey Allison,

    This was such a heartfelt entry and out of all the entries, I think this one really hits the many nails on my head because I am at a major crossroad of my life as well right now.

    I have stepped into adulthood territory and there’s no turning back to my old self. I have always enjoyed my “youth” and grabbed on to it very tightly, almost enough to smother it, but this new life is another challenge for me that I have to face head on, otherwise, I will miss a lot of great and precious moments of my life. I am scared, and I tend to relapse into self-pity from time to time, but slowly I am embracing the new life. Now the old one doesn’t look so appealing as the new one! I have a new set of doors open for me, and I should take a chance and dive in!

    Allison, regardless of what happens with the outcome of Smallville, I am so honored to have witnessed firsthand the evolution of you as an actor as well as a person over time. Very few leave their doors of their inner thoughts and feelings wide open for others to see and connect with, and you have done that for us.

    I am looking forward to seeing what you do next and what other projects you take on in your life. You inspire me to grab life by the horns, so to speak.

    Keep sharing your wonderful and genuine thoughts with us!

    I leave you with a quote, which I’m sure you’ve come across some time in your life, but holds true to any part of our lives:

    “Don’t cry because it’s over; smile because it happened.” – Anonymous

    Best,
    Aysha

  • Sandra

    What next? SEASON 8!! :p

  • Matt W

    Allison, I would just like to tell you that you arent the only one that finds it difficult to have something that you are so used to and that you can depend on…… change. Maybe I can relate because I can get so used to something and be so comforted by it that when its gone or a change is happening it is really hard for me to deal with it. But somehow I do and I go back and think why did I make it such a big deal out of that. Change is scary but somehow we always get through it and in the end things can even be better because of the change. I love your resolution and it really is true. The future is just a guess. And the past is over. The present is all we really have. I used to think of you as just Chloe but now I am like it’s Allison which is odd since we havent ever met. But it is only that way now because you have shared who you are and the things you think about and I really admire you for putting yourself out there. And I hope the new site that you and Kristin are working on goes awesome.

  • David W

    Theres always season 8 your gonna be in season 8 right. Maybe after you finally get to direct your episode you will decide you like to direct and act and be one of those great actor/directors. Yes Consistency Is good but every bird has to leave the nest eventually so after smallville gets a good ending maybe you can direct a movie or a tv pilot and convince your smallville cast members to be in it so you can still hang out. Plus I am sure we the fans would love seeing you all working together in other projects(of course we still love smallville and want to see clark become Superman first) I am sure you and kristin will have fun with your college site too. You just need to find a balence between what stays the same after smallville eventually ends and what changes.

  • adrenaline

    Hey, by the way you were a JEOPARDY answer today. The category was “TV Names by cast” and as soon as it listed Allison Mack I shouted “Smallville! Smallville!” Everyone laughed.

    -Kyle

  • Carlos Eduardo

    I also feel disappointed for the problems that brings up the strike (as I already told you some months ago). Really, I don’t know how is this going to end up. The pencil campaign is something a little bit strange, but unfortunately it is the only way how a fan can contribute to support the writers of their TV shows. If they get to join the million of pencils and the results they expect are not accomplished. I am sure that the audience will claim and the studios will have to renew their writers staff with new ones who want to get an opportunity. I’m just waiting to see how this problem evolutes, if it continues I will have to get involved in this -I don’t know how, the only thing I know is that I will do it!-.

    Do you know something? Everything has a reason to happen. Maybe the destiny didn’t want that Smallville continue on this moment and also wanted that you develop new abilities that will bring you happiness on the future. Maybe you’re being prepared for something huge and Smallville is being prepared to revive like a burning flame. A real example is what is happening now with the pencils campaign: Smallville is the show with more support of the fans. I suppose that each one of your partners must feel proud with this. If I would be an actor I would be smiling all the day just with the idea that there are thousands of people over there who don’t need to chat with me face to face to love and to respect the way how I perform my job.

    This is the zero year. I am also facing a period of changes in my life. University finished on the last year, and I left behind the embrace of the place where I studied. My teachers, the classrooms, the exams, each place and moment, I had to leave all of them behind. I don’t understand well why I don’t feel sad? Maybe the answer is that university made me live more than I expected to live. She gave the best friends I could imagine I was going to have, a lot of funny experiences, moments were I reflected about life and my future. I promised myself during 2007 that this was going to be the year where I would have to accomplish all the things I want to achieve. So in some weeks I will start a “dreamlike project”. You and every body will be invited to participate.

    I wish that you and Kristin feel more and more inspired and motivated with your projects during this week. These are my keys of the success: obsession, motivation and will.

    Bye Alli :D

  • http://myspace.com/richarddecker Rich Decker

    I’m not going to lie, this whole writers strike is starting to ruin my thursday nights! I go to watch Smallville and it’s a repeat, and that bothers me. But anyway, hopefully things work out with that. And good luck with living in the “now”. I totally know what you saying about trying to find the meaning in everything. It gives me a headache haha

  • http://www.daybow.com DavidHayes1956

    Problem — the writer’s strike. Opportunity — the writer’s strike.

    I’m seeing a lot more “Smallville” fan fiction being read which indicates a pent up desire for more new Smallville based stories. If someone at Warner Books was on the ball, that person would get a series of “best of Smallville fan fictions” ready for publication. After Star Trek went off the air the first time and a considerable amount of time had passed a couple of volumes of very vivid, absolutely brilliant fan fictions were published. I still remember “seeing” those stories. Opportunity … will it be taken advantage of or not.

    Only 15 episodes. Opportunity. Will the people who buy the Smallville DVDs each year be expecting more than just 15 episodes on the 7th season DVD? Of course they will! This leaves room for fan generated material. I could have “Smallville: The Parody” Episodes 1-5 on film by then … except the bathrooms at home need a rather thorough cleaning. So maybe someone out there has some ideas how to fill that void? Maybe someone at Warner Brothers will realize that there is a way to fill that void despite the strike? Maybe. Opportunity present. Will it pass unfulfilled?

    Now, where are my rubber gloves?

  • http://myspace.com/pavpod Adrian

    I always try to stay optimistic. That helps alot. I like what Albert Einstein once said: In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity. I think there’s always a nice future in front especially for the nice people. As long as you help and love people, you’ll get the same from others. Don’t forget there’s your family, your friends, your bloggers here and fans around the world that stand by you. Everyone gets through something like this in life. Nothing lasts forever. The end may be tough but there are lots of nice things to do after that.
    Try being you and keep a smile whatever happens. Everything will work out fine. Life wouldn’t be so fun if it would be easy.

    Adrian

  • Elizabeth M

    I’ll make this quick for now.

    I just got my calendar today. You and Kristin took some really amazing pictures and I love how you have put it altogether.
    If you haven’t ordered one, I advised that you do :)

    I am well impressed with the speedy delivery. I work for the Royal Mail so I know how longs things can take at times!

    Will comment more on this post later

    Liz x

  • http://translateoff.blogspot.com pandi merdeka

    like before i don’t want to comment just want to say hi! :wink:

  • bourdieu

    “look at this as a way for me to start to truly see that I am really the only thing I can ever depend on”

    Surely not? How about friends? Family? Society? And when you see how you can depend on others, then you see how others can depend on you. Then you see personal, social and political responsibility and commitments and values and morals etc…

  • Ann

    YAY! You responded to my comment. Man, I can’t imagine there not being Smallville either. As hard as that is for me and the other viewers I can only imagine what it would be for ya’ll. But like you said you can only focus on the “NOW”. I am working on that too. I am a college student working on a film and marketing degree and it always feels like the end is so far away. I just want to be DOING right now. I keep getting more and more in debt for school and really I just want to be living my dream now. It gets hard sometimes, but I need to take advantage of every day. Thanks for your post. And about the backflip pic. ha ha ha! I can’t even do a cartwheel ha ha. I’ll see what I can do though. lol!

  • Ann

    YAY! You responded to my comment. Man, I can’t imagine there not being Smallville either. As hard as that is for me and the other viewers I can only imagine what it would be for ya’ll. But like you said you can only focus on the “NOW”. I am working on that too. I am a college student working on a film and marketing degree and it always feels like the end is so far away. I just want to be DOING right now. I keep getting more and more in debt for school and really I just want to be living my dream now. It gets hard sometimes, but I need to take advantage of every day. Thanks for your post. And about the backflip pic. ha ha ha! I can’t even do a cartwheel ha ha. I’ll see what I can do though. lol!

  • Lydia

    It is not all fame and fortune. I believe that the entertainment industry is a tough business and it is hard work.
    You have had a steady job for seven years so it is quite normal that you are thinking about your career and life now in anticipation of the last episode of maybe the least season.
    I’m happy that you are already involved in other projects and that you are enthusiastic about new possibilities, growing and learning.

    You are strong, you are interested in many things and you have various talents (acting, writing, singing, entertaining, art,…). You are driven and you want to broaden your horizons. After years of superb performances as the delightful Chloe on Smallville, I am sure that people in the business will notice how talented and wonderful you are and that you will get interesting offers with time.

    Not so long ago, it felt as if I was at crossroads in my life too.
    I’ve got a good job, I rent a nice apartment, I’m healthy, I’m happy living the single life, I’m becoming my own person but something had been itching for a long time. I’ve been dreaming of visiting the US and Canada for so long but money and being alone has always discouraged me from traveling. Last year, I felt deep down in my heart that it was time for me to venture out of my comfort zone. I’ve always chosen the safe path and I rarely did something I was afraid of or unfamiliar with. I’ve been saving up money (and I continue to do so for future trips) and I’m going to Vancouver in September. It has been a huge decision but it felt so good. I’ll be staying in downtown Vancouver for a week all by myself. I’m so excited but at the same time it’s scary too. But, if I want to go to New York, Los Angeles, California, etc. than I have to take action in spite of my fear of the unknown. It is an incredible feeling and I truly feel alive for the first time, like anything is possible.

    I can only but admire you for your strength, zest for life and drive. I’m looking forward to seeing more of you and your work in projects, television, theatre, movies and music. Your journey has just begun.

  • EMAN

    Did Allison appear on TBS’s Funniest Commercials of the Year?

  • http://mias.blogg.se Mia

    I agree with Sandra. Season 8!! :) Smallville without Chloe is not the same Smallville. She is a great character and you do an excellent job portraying her.

    No matter what happens, with Smallville, Chloe or your other projects or anything in the future – please keep blogging. I’ll keep reading.

    I have had a lot of changes in my life recent years too. It’s a challenge. But I tell you: the moment I felt things were the most depressing and seemingly hopeless – life suddenly changed from one day to another! :) It was almost weird, to feel that contrast.

    So hope and possibilities are always present. Even when you least expect them.

  • Maria

    Allison,

    Im as frightened as you are, although in a different situation. Im a sophomore and I know its too soon to worry about college, or the place where im gonna live in the future but I am. I cant stop thinking if my grades are gonna be high enough or if Im ever gonna leave my country. I have so much dreams that I am waiting to accomplish. Im just not sure I will. But thats the funny thing about this. I recently started to read your blog and I find myself inspired by you and you envolment in society. You and I are very alike: I love art as much, people and their beliefs and thoughts matter to me as my own. I know thousands of ideas came to your head as the second you heard about Smallville. But please dont stop fighting! Keep going. The world has to see what a wonderful person you are and that you have much to give. Dont give up and dont let “Smallville” be the last time we see you, let the next time be in a bigger screen. I hope we see much more from you Allison Mack.

    Any advice from you would be great!

    Ciao,
    Maria from Nicaragua.

  • The Great Ymmij

    I’m almost to the point where my life will change forever. Next year I’ll be graduating college, and many things can happen after that. I could get accepted to grad school or find a job pertaining to my degree. If I get accepted to grad school, it’ll either be here in the state of Georgia (remember, I’m your juicy peach hookup) or in California, for several reasons I won’t get into. Now, if destiny brings me to Cali, a whole new world will open for me.
    Although I’m thinking about the future and what it’ll bring to me, I’m also doing whatever it takes right now, in the present, to give me the best possible outcome in the future. Whoa, that was a long sentence.
    Allison, you’re on a break from Smallville and doing wonderful things right now with your projects and whatnot. Although the Smallville series will end in the near future (hopefully at least after season 8), I sincerely hope the future will hold something special for you that’ll change your life forever as a result of the magnificent actions you’re taking right now.

    Best wishes!
    Jimmy

  • Heather

    As a first time poster, I can’t help but go with the majority and say that I can relate to so many of the feelings you have posted about. For many years, too many actually, I spent my life trying to live by what I thought was “normal”. To me, this meant living each day in the same way, relying on the same routine and people to somehow make me “happy.” What I have come to realize, especially in the last month, having just graduated from college, is that what I should be relying on is myself. I need to take a deep breath and embrace each part of everyday, no matter what it brings. I have been blessed with so many things in this wonderful chaos that we call life, and I have to remind myself each day, that yesterday is the past, and tomorrow the future. It sounds so silly, but I find that hanging up signs in random places throughout my apartment helps me to remember exactly how I want to live my life. These signs and sayings all have a specific meaning to me, and as silly as it sounds, I really do find them helpful. Each morning, as I stagger half asleep into the bathroom, I’m greeted with the sign, “open a new window everyday”. It brings a smile to my face everytime and I try to live my life in that way.

    It is hard to go from having such a routine and solidifed life so to speak, and then wake up one morning and realize that everything is different. I’m the first to admit that I have had this realization so many times and felt complete panic. It’s a crazy feeling, isn’t it! It’s so strange how I can psych myself out one moment and then the next moment feel like screaming with happiness and freedom the next! I think in my case, what it all boils down to, is that I need to learn to trust myself. I am capable of doing anything I put my mind to, but at times I’m not really sure I trust myself enough to do it.

    I have been inspired by so many people that I have known thus far in my life and can’t wait to meet all of the amazing people in the future. As a young woman going on 25, I have finally realized that I need to simply enjoy the rollercoaster ride that is my life. The ups and downs will come and go, but the feelings of joy and love of life it gives me will always be constant. :)

    I have been deeply inspired and affected by so many of the things you have said and done and I have a deep amount of respect for you :) Thanks for sharing this rollercoaster ride of life with all of us, it truly is amazing! :)

  • Jamie

    Hi Allison,

    I love how philosophical you are. As for being meaning making machines, it shouldn’t be any other way, should it? If we went through life without picking out patterns and lessons and markers and memories, then really what would define us as human? At the very least, I think it’s one of our our best human traits. :)

    It’s understandable to be a little freaked out about big lifestyle changes…I think everyone gets a bit apprehensive about them. You can both be afraid and excited at the same time! You are very talented, and whatever your next step is, I’m sure it will be wonderful. Are you going to be able to direct a Smallville episode this season? I know you were thinking about it, but I don’t know if the writer’s strike would put a damper on that. If there is a Season 8 for Smallville, will you back,or is your contract up?

    Well, regardless of what lies ahead, don’t worry too much…the uncertainty is part of the fun, right? Think about it…if you always knew what was around the corner, what would be the point?

    Yours truly,
    Jamie

  • Kathy

    Hey Allison,

    Believe me, I understand your feelings of fear and being overwhelmed, but I think you have the right attitude–choose to be joyful!

    I will miss you playing Chloe of course, but I look forward to seeing you play different roles. Hell, maybe you’ll be returning to TV next year in a whole other role :)

    Have a great week!

  • Jenny530

    And we are all freaking out as fans…..what will happen to Smallville???? What will I watch? So I am crossing fingers for a full season 8. And…if you are looking for suggestions as to projects to pursue…may I put my two sense in?

    A romantic comedy with Orlando Bloom! That would be fantastic! And I’d go and see it 3 times!!!

  • http://www.myspace.com/shinefloyd_luigi luigi / shinefloyd

    hey… don’t worry….
    don’t fear….

    Through the fish-eyed lens of tear stained eyes
    I can barely define the shape of this moment in time
    And far from flying high in clear blue skies
    I’m spiraling down to the hole in the ground where I hide….
    ……
    (the final cut…. Pink Floyd)

    take care…
    best wishes

  • SteveK

    Allison,
    Is this post from the woman that grabs the ripe peach off the tree, bites into it, and lets the juice dribble down her chin.

    Can I suggest creating some goals. Seven years ago you had the goal of getting a series. Your goal for the last 7 years has been to go into work and give the best performance possible. What next?

    Sit and write down some goals for the first month post Smallville, second, sixth etc. Then think about where you want your career to be 1, 5 and 10 years from now.

    Hopefully this will help bring your ‘purpose’ into better focus. For me anyway, I know that my inner voice likes direction.
    Steve

  • mar1013

    Hi Allison.

    This is an important moment in your life, but you shouldn’t have fear because all we know that you are going to do a lot of amazing projects.

    Just run with all your strength and do whatever you want to do, because you know you can do it. I know this is really easy to say when you are not who have to leave what is constant in your life, but i think it’s a good advice.

    This is a path that only you can walk by yourself, i mean when we are kids people make decisions for us but when we grow up we have to do it by ourselves, and sometimes this is scary.

    un abrazo desde España
    hugs

    Mar

  • Jeffrey

    hey there allison! this is actually my first time coming to your site!! it feels really, really weird to leave a comment to a star that i see on tv all the time!!

    i wonder if you’ll ever see this message, but like all the others probably said (didnt read all of them, theres too many comments), i’m sure whatever lies ahead will be a great opportunity for you! of course, i would hate for smallville to come to an end like this but its really out of our control right?

    i just wiki-ed you and i never knew you were in the movie “Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves”!! thats so cool!!

    anyhow, take care in the yr 2008 and best of luck in everything you do!

  • http://www.thetvshowblog.com Rodney

    I wish you all the best Allison.

    As I wrote over at TheMovieBlog and TheTVShowBlog, you are “one ingredient in the recipe, she might just be the chocolate chips in the chocolate chip cookies. The writers strike might be taking my chocolate chips away.”

    I’m a big fan, and I don’t want to see Chloe leave the show.

  • Maria

    hello.

    I was looking for my comments I lfet earlier. Its not here. :( . What happend?

  • SteveK

    “The unexamined life is not worth living.”
    Socrates

    “I can’t know what happened in the past because it’s gone, and all I have is a story to tell about it, and thinking about the future is totally based in hypothesis.”….. “focus on being here now”.

    I was talking to some female friends one day. The topic was a failed relationship. Yes she had a story to tell, from it we all knew what had happened in the past. (he was in a bar band and repeatedly cheated on her) Examining the past relationship, she was able to modify her concept of men. In the future she was able to use this new concept to hypothesize, was her new man a ‘keeper’, and have a much improved relationship. To ignore her past and not apply lessons learned to the future would have led to her eventual emotional destruction.

    Yes, “focus on being here now”, experience life with all five senses, eat the juicy peach. But life is also a wonderful learning experience. Examine and learn, don’t deny your mind, “make meaning”. But try not to obsess.
    Steve

  • http://www.angelfire.com/art/jry/ Hero Stew

    I have to admit I have HATED where Smallville has gone in the past two seasons. I have been more and more annoyed as the show has drifted further and further from who and what the Superman mythos are. I have watched my son, who has grown up on the show, totally loose interest. The Lana and Clark Earthquake Sex episode reached the limits of suck.

    Reading that the show could end soon after that episode this month is probably the biggest punch in the face WB could give to Smallville fans. Especially to ol’ fans like me who have suffered through some crap praying that the show would end on the note of greatness it started on.

    I am so very sorry to hear about your own plight. It always seems strange to me that those who have no part in a dispute, seem to suffer the most.

    I find it hard to believe that you will not find work quickly. The consistent work the daily grind of a television show can bring. There is no doubt in my mind you can carry a series, as you have carried many a Smallville episode.

    Look outside yourself. You may be surprised.

  • lcf3r

    Hey since it’s an “and then what?” topic, and i’ve seen people sharing their experience, i’ve got one for you. Let’s say you have a person that’s really close to you. And one day this person betrays your trust and abandons you when you need it the most. What do you do? Payback or you move forward?
    And about Smallville…. i never liked the show that much, until last week. I had a few days off, my students did not return from their hollydays, my friends were all working already so i had some time to spent. I’ve seen a few episodes of Smallville before but not from the begining. I had all the six series so i started watching. The result – simple: an addiction to this show, a lot of pizza, sleepless nights and a teenager crush on Kristin Kreuk (and i’m not an adolescent anymore). Now, how’s that possible? … I looked up and it seems i have all the symptoms. Jeez
    Anyways, i was playing with two pictures of you and K.K in Photoshop (i am not a pro, just an amateur) and i’d like to send them to you as a small “token” of my appreciation for the two pretty girls of Smallville. How the hell do i send them to you. Please, show me the way master.
    And the last thing (i have to go and watch the episodes from the 7th series): i’ve seen you guys like to travell and stuff. Well i invite you to a trip in my native region: Transylvania, you have a lot to see here: from ancient ruins of cities and temples that date back way before Christ to, medieval castles and the castle of “Dracula”.
    P.S.: Excuse my Transylvanian English

  • Leigh

    Hi Allison, hope the new year has started of blindingly well for you (ok we are 9 days into it so not a lot could of happened)Anyway…

    This is random and has nothing to do with “Mack Events”. I’m hoping that you may have time to answer this Englishman’s question :O)(dont worry if you cant as i’m sure you get billions of emails). I was admiring your travel photos – i think they are fab! I love traveling myself and China is one of those destinations i must do before i’m 30. I’ve heard is a challenge as no-one speaks any english. So my question to you is how did you find it traveling around, was it easy and well anywhere you’d recommend?

    Random i know…..

    Hopefully will hear from you soon

    All the best

    Leigh Squires

  • Melissa

    Hey Allison!
    As lame as this sounds, I don’t know what I’ll do after Smallville either. I’m not a cast memeber or crew member of Smallville, but it’s such a big part of my life. It’s that one hour of joy that I get after a hard day. It’s my escape from the world where people with power care more about taking over the world than looking out for it. And it’s that story that always brings a smile to my face. But I guess what they say is true, all good things must come to an end. I’m not giving up hope yet though. I still believe that Smallville will see past 15 episodes this season, and it will come back even better and stronger for the 8th season.
    When the rope of Smallville comes to an end, you won’t need to worry. There will be something just as amazing waiting for you. Just remember that you’re talented, positive and brilliant, thats why your fans love you and will always support your career no matter what direction it goes in.

    Much love,
    Melissa.

  • Medina

    You are amazing your destiny after Smalville will be fantastic!

    The writers stoped Golden Globe. The Oscars is the next?

  • Medina

    You are amazing your destiny after Smalville will be fantastic!

    The writers stoped Golden Globe. The Oscars is the next?

    your fan from Amazon

  • Maria

    Its is true. I find myself right now trying to find the strengh i have inside. I always seem to rely on my friends to give me strengh or i even use a boy im trying to work on not depending on anyone to make me feel happy or to give me strengh. Im trying to depend on myself and to be able to make myself strong so that i would be able to survive when i dont have anyone there to help me.

    LOVE YA!

    maria,Puerto rico

  • Rafe

    Allison,

    I like when you think, and put that on the paper. What I think most amazing about you, your life and your blog, is just when you stop to think and write! Just write, no matter what’s up to your head, just think and write! Is Incredible!

    Ciao for now, kiss

    Love You,

    Rafe.

  • BOUROUX

    Hi Allison
    I understand your fears and doubts.
    Uncertainty is something very difficult to live. You are someone who likes to dive and bite to the full in new projects, but this is not currently possible.
    By the end of February many things can happen. Take advantage of weeks of shooting left.
    The big question is when Smallville ends. The strike increases uncertainty. The magnificent work you have done with Chloe is very reassuring for the future. The fact that the producers of Smallville offers to direct an episode is proof that you are a great actress.
    Your project of film ” Alice & Huck” is a good exemple of your talents.
    Take care of you and beleive in you.
    You are super.

    Bye.
    Claude.

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