A day of an introverted extra (background actor). Every now and then I work as an extra, a contrast to being an introvert you may say, but to me, it is fun so I make it work anyway. Heres how a day may look like…

The night before, pack everything needed for the next day. I do this so I don`t spend much-needed energy on unnecessary things. My sense of direction is really bad, so I also make sure that I know where the location is.

The day usually starts very early so I make it to the location in time

look at the map one more time – I have no time to get lost

On a public transport of any sort. Usually thinking of which stop I need to get off, wich people I might meet, and what’s gonna happen during the day.

Finding the location – (yes, made it with no wrong turns :))

Talking to strangers – and maybe occasionally someone I`ve seen before. To an introvert, this is energy draining.

waiting

and waiting a little bit more. You need to be very patient as an extra – Luckily I am.

Ohhh time to work..

this is fun

really fun

hours later – my energy levels start to drop and I have to use my will from now on to stay “awake” and social. Really – it is fun!!

ok, getting really tired now,

Time to go home soon?

Trying to convince myself that I have lots of energy

come on body

……or maybe not

time to go home

Plunder the fridge. Yes I do eat on set, but when I`m home after a long day at work, I just have to have something to eat

Hurray!! Bed!!