Happy Halloween!

Kids get candy,
Adult drink booze,
Halloween costumes,
Goblins and ghouls.
The time for tricks comes once a year-
Treat yourself to a night of fear!
Happy Halloween!

East Coast Under Water

Winds are strong,
Flooding the entire East Coast-
Six million people without power.
Images on the news are shocking,
It looks like a war zone along the New Jersey shore.
Thankfully, very few causalities.
Sandy proves to be a devastating storm.
Another reminder of Mother Natures power.
I'm sending love, prayers & warm wishes to all my friends and family in the East Coast.

Puppy Break

Jeff and I take the puppies to the park for some playtime!

Wake Up!

Get up lazy!
The sun is out,
The sky is blue,
Sunday's here,
And so are you!
Live.

Missing Gramps!

I can't believe another year has passed.
Has it really been three years?
I miss your laugh, your strength and wisdom.
I miss your catchphrases-
Most of all I miss your hugs.
I miss you grandpa-
But your spirit lives on!

1st Down and Goal

We're so close-
The end zone is steps away.
The work is complete,
The strategy clear.
Now we just have to run full force the last five yards!
Victory is near.

Puppy Cuddle!

Sometimes a good morning puppy cuddle is all you need to get the day started off on the right paw!

My Problems Are Small...

Life can be overwhelming.
Little situations can feel like huge disasters-
But the truth is, these problems are nothing when you take a deep breath, step back and realize just how small we are...

Trust

Gloom and doom is no way to wake.

Today's possibilities are endless!

Releasing the negative energy will allow room for positive action.

Stay focused on the things you can accomplish,

Set aside the problems that seem overwhelming,

And trust that everything will fall into place like it has EVERY time before.

It's cheesy, but true.

Faith always shines through.

Playing The Odds...

Please let it work out in our favor!

Brewery Art Walk LA!

Who says there's no culture in LA?!
This weekend Jeff and I took a trip to downtown Los Angeles to explore the hip, cool vibe of the Brewery Art Walk.
As a Southern California resident for more than half my life... I never knew this place existed. Thanks to a dear friend and artist, Amy Mullin, we were invited to explore a vibrant and passionate scene!
We worked our way through hundreds of lofts and studios, each with a unique approach and design ascetic that matches the artists' who live and create there.
For anyone that appreciates the dedication and creativity of an artist, this should be a mandatory stop on your visit to LA!
Here's a little taste of the monkey business that Amy and Kam have created with photography by Kevin Scanlon.  Click here for more details!

One other artist that really caught my eye was Ryan McIntosh.  I'm a huge fan of pop culture and Ryan proved to have a fun new spin on an old point of view, capturing the current trend of Reality Celebrities...

Among others, he took Tweet's and trash from Kim Kardashian and somehow made it art.

It was an awesome and inspiring day of art in LA!

Rainy Fall Day

Skies are grey,
Misty droplets floating down.
The air has a chill.
The smell of a fire burning.
It's the perfect day to sip hot chocolate
and read a book!
Or, a trip to the Pumpkin Patch sounds fun too...

Splurge...

Because sometimes you just need to shake things up!

Note To Self...

When you're in a bad mood, try not to drive around LA.
It will just piss you off even more!

Unbelievable!

Sitting in a holding room for 3 hours-
This is really a callback?!
Director, "It's not about talent..."
Yes. We've heard that before....
If you're looking for a "very specific type" don't you think you should line us up first?!
No?
You want us all to stay for five hours even though you know we're wrong for the job?
Unbelievable.
I call that a power hungry asshole!

Body Aching!

Stretch and twist,
Balance and breath,
I thought yoga was supposed to keep you
young?!
But today, I feel like I'm eighty years old!
My body is aching!
No rest for the trim and healthy...

One Step Closer...

Today was a good day...

Daily Reminder Number: I Can't Even Remember...

In order to achieve ANY goal I have to implement these three things;

Hard work,

Faith,

Patience.

It doesn't hurt to enjoy the process and live in the moment either~

Stay focused on following my passion and actively enjoying the adventure.

The end goal will be achieved when the perfect opportunity comes along,

So be ready if for it but don't sit around waiting,

Get out there and live!

Saturday Yoga on a Rooftop!

One of the many beautiful things about Los Angeles is the weather...

Take a gorgeous day and combine that with the obvious need to stay healthy and hot in LA and you get Rooftop Yoga!

If you have to workout (and if you live in LA then it is MANDATORY) at least there are distractions~

Like a great view of hot bodies, hills and the ocean!

A Night With The Puppies!

Sometimes you just need a Friday night home with the puppies!

A Healthy Point of View

I was reminded again this week that even in our most overwhelming situations, positive energy creates fresh opportunities.
I've been fortunate (thanks to Groupon) this month to have the privilege to take yoga every day-
Starting every morning with a mind, body and spiritual practice has helped me release the fear and doubt that is lurking behind every corner in life.
It's so easy to get caught up in the negativity that surrounds us.
It takes great effort to choose to be happy and productive.
Especially in Los Angeles!
What I remembered in Yoga is that we manifest energy. We can either focus on sending positive energy into the world or we can contribute to the negative.
I've always been sure of God, and I trust that I have a purpose-
But like all humans, I forget to trust.
In myself. In the Universe. In Gods plan.
Thankfully I've rediscovered a healthy point of view.
I'll enjoy it as long as I remember to.

Every Day Is A Blessing!

I woke up today and my first thought was:
Yes! I'm alive!
(Then)
Oh shit- I'm alive...
Funny.
Every day is a gift.
Even the stressful, overwhelming ones!

Lets Play!

I love the theatre.
Sets, lights, props and actors on an adventure.
Tonight I was invited to see the world premiere of a new play, "Build" at The Geffen Playhouse-
I left feeling inspired and ready to PLAY!

Note To Self...

With gas prices reaching almost five dollars a gallon (again...) it's best to convince yourself to stay at home and play cards!

I Hate The iPad

I know I'm in a small minority-
But I really hate the iPad!
It's like a giant iPhone that can't make phone calls.
The worst is when you're trying to type something and your hand accidentally swipes the wrong button and all of your hard work is gone!
This is the third attempt at my blog entry today,
And thanks to the iPad I'm OVER it!
I'm not going to let it ruin my day though...
I just know not to use the iPad EVER again!
(Unless of course I'm traveling and want to watch a movie!)

I Love A Fall Sunset in LA!

Breathtaking!

Friday Night Break.

Hustle, Hustle, Hustle!
Non-stop work-
Creative energy flowing,
Mind always engaged.
Time to take a moment,
Balance is key.
Friday night is here!
Release and don't feel guilty~

Dream Oriented?!

We're born with a unique gift-

The dream ignites the passion to pursue it.

But a dream without a plan is just a dream.

Setting goals that align with our passion will result in dreams coming true!

Note To Self:

When you eat before yoga-
And try to stay in a headstand for 5 minutes...
The eggs will most likely come back to haunt you!

Cater or Sell a Kidney?

The options are running thin-

This is not an easy path.

Producing quality content that people enjoy watching takes more than passion.

It takes a lot of money!!!

The constant battle to create and still make ends meet.

No matter how long you've been in the business,

days like this SUCK!

Still-

I'd rather be broke and hustling,

Than working sixty hours a week at a miserable, soul sucking job!

Either way I'm going to die one day...

At least I'm having fun on my adventure.

(MOST of the time.)

And look at the bright side, if you can't afford to eat-

Think of how skinny and awesome I'll look on camera!

Ugh, the life of an artist.

SO unglamorous.

I'm ready for my sixteen year investment to pay out!

Otherwise-

I'm selling this kidney.

I don't think I'm using it anyway.

Remember...

It's easy to be grateful and happy when everything in your life is balanced and calm.
But it's more important to be calm and balanced when everything in your life is not.