Video Activity: Being Erica

Season 01 Episode 01

You know that friend that you have? The one that you
think have it all _____________ __________? Shes got the
great _____________, the great______________, the great life
Well, Im not that girl. My name is Erica Strange, Im 32, still
working at a __________ ________job, still sleeping with my
cat. I know people _______________ why the cute girl, with
the great education and the great friends cant get it
together. Theres a simple answer: bad decisions. I could
teach a course on ______________ ____________ your life,
really, Im that good at getting everything wrong. The worst
part is, it wasnt always like this, I used to be a
_______________ star, but these days I just feel like I flamed
out.

Where do you think Erica works?

What is she doing while talking on the phone?

Why was she fired according to her boss?

Why isnt Erica that excited about her date with

Trevor?

Who is Noah LaFleur?

What excuse does Trevor gives her to cancel the date?

Why does Erica pass out?

 Fill in the blanks:

Dr. Tom: Erica Strange?

Erica: Thats me.

Dr. Tom: How are you feeling?

Erica: Im feeling a little better.

Dr. Tom: What happened?

Erica: Im allergic to _______________ and I had this

mocha mint lapa freep, frappe

Dr. Tom: I mean, before that. Did anything else happen

today? Anything? _________________ _________________?

Erica: Yeah, I was fired from my job and

_________________, sort of

Dr. Tom: So, all in all, a _____________________ bad day.

Erica: Im sorry, youre a doctor, right?

Dr. Tom: In a____________________ of speaking. Im a

therapist.

Erica: I dont need a therapist, I had an allergic

reaction.

Dr. Tom: Well, tell me if Im getting ________________,

ok? It was not just that today was bad, its every day. Its
the _________________ that nothing seems to work out for
you. Still single, all those nights alone with the cat, all your
________________ married friends feeling bad for you. Am I
getting warm?

Erica: Who are you?

 Dr. Tom: In the middle of difficulty ____________
_____________. Albert Einstein. Well, you think about it and if
youre interested, you can give me a call.

Put the events in the right order:

( ) Ericas relatives arrive.

( ) Erica says he is no longer seeing Travis.

( ) Erica jumps off the window in her old bedroom.

( ) Ericas mom gives her some tea.

( ) Ericas brother-in-law suggests a therapist.

( ) Everybody starts asking Erica when shes going to

get a real job.

( ) Erica says Travis spits a lot when he talks and has

herpes.

( ) Erica tells everyone shes unemployed.

Why does Erica decide to consult with Dr. Tom?

What does he promise her?

What is the first thing that he asks her to do as part of

her therapy?

What happened in high school dance and why does

she regret that?

How do you think this mysterious therapy work?

If you could get back in life, how would you change

things?