Random Thought:

I'm guessing Lady Gaga dresses like a Librarian for Halloween!
#Normal Is Boring!

Six Word Essay On Zits

Will I ever get through puberty?

Terrific Tuesday!

It's going to be a terrific Tuesday I can tell;
The birds are chirping,
The sky is blue,
I'm enjoying a cup of coffee on my balcony.
Then off to work, meetings all day-
But looking forward tonight,
Dinner with friends downtown,
Balancing work and play!

Anticipation

I battle the urge to live in the future;
Always aware of where I'd like to be,
What I'd like to be doing.
I've been a "planner" since I was a very young kid.
The need to set goals, make lists, and map out an entire year of my life-
In many ways, I believe I've succeeded at my dreams because I was so focused.
Yet there is a part of me that strives for a release.
A break from always anticipating every moment.
Do I miss the real "payoff" because I've been so attached to the idea of what "it" will feel like?
Ultimately I think a little anticipation goes a long way;
My goal is to have an understanding of what may come,
But be open and ready to be surprised!

Sunday Mornings

Sunday mornings are calm and peaceful,
Even my puppies lie quiet, despite the 7 AM alarm.
Lazy and warm, we stay cuddled up in bed,
Until the rich aroma of coffee (set on auto the night before)
Entices me to start my day!

Game Day!

Fight on!
Is what all of my USC friends shout in every direction on game day.
The energy in the stadium is astounding;
A sea of cardinal and gold.
The band provides the perfect beat,
The song girls kick and turn every time the players soar,
And just in case your keeping score:
USC wins again.

A Call From My Sister

Early morning phone call from my sister,
I could hear in her voice she was shaken.
Instantly concerned, I ask if she's okay,
With that, the flood gates of emotion come pouring out.
It doesn't matter how old we are, or how far apart we live,
I can always tell when my sister needs me.
Hearing her cry breaks my heart.
I wish I could give her a hug.
I listen as she begins to calm herself down,
Sometimes we just need each other to cry, laugh or vent,
Just like we did as kids.
I love my sister so much-
I get caught up in my day to day life, activities and personal B.S.
I forget how much I miss her.
On a positive note, I'm so grateful for FaceTime!
Thank you Apple iPhone for keeping me near my family, even while they're so far away.

Gloomy Day!

It's a gloomy day in LA,
The sun is hiding and so am I.
Trying to motivate,
Get my day started...
But on grey days like today;
I just wanted to curl up on the couch and watch trash TV!

Thought Of The Day

Things don't always work out the way we planned and hoped for;
But they always work out the way they're supposed to.
From everything, there is a lesson learned and the opportunity for growth.

Stress Sweat

It's a special odor unlike any other;
The adrenaline, anger and potential for things to go seriously of course makes the body react in such strange ways.
Every toxin in the body rises to the surface to motivate you to push through the stress,
Leaving you with a euphoric and smelly outcome.

Who Knew?

Who knew buying a home while producing a television show would be so stressful?
I always fantasized that buying my first home would be a joy;
Similarly, I imagined that running a television show would be exciting and fun.
While both opportunities are a huge blessing,
I'll be grateful when we're comfortably moved into our new home, and we've found our groove on the set!

I'm Eating A Bacon Hamburger...

Deal with it!

Bad Dream

Not quite a nightmare,
But definitely not a fairy-tail either;
There's nothing worse than waking up from a bad dream.
Emotions on edge,
You spend the rest of the day with a terrible feeling,
Realizing it's was just a dream only makes the day more frustrating.
Like when I dream I've won millions of dollars, only to wake up and discover the truth...
How can I be this upset over something that happened in my mind while I was sleeping?

Goodbye Parties

Goodbye Parties are brutal.
Emotions are high,
Too much alcohol,
Clicks of friends meeting the "secret" friends,
Dancing, dancing, crying, dancing,
MORE alcohol!
The long walk home and the hangover in the morning.
So long good friend, I hope you'll stay in touch!

Get It Done! A Cheesy Poem...

Wake up early to start the day;
Lists "to do" aren't going away.
Working hard to get it done-
I just can't wait for weekend fun!

Six Word Essay on Editing

Jump cuts aren't pretty, but necessary!

NYC in the AM

New York in the early morning is (dare I say) calm;

No honking taxis,

The streets are empty,

Times Square shines half as bright.

On the way to the airport I got sentimental-

I miss the good moments I had while living in the city.

[Then]

Slam on the breaks and barley miss hitting a nasty, angry man crossing the street.

The moment passed.

LA is waiting for me,

But I'll always have my memories!

Hangover!

Last nights wedding in NYC,
Equals a massive hangover this morning.

View From Above

Wedding in NYC,
The Ritz Carlton in Battery Park;
The view of the Statue of Liberty is stunning.
Old friends reconnect,
New friendships forming,
Weddings like this are always a pleasure!

LAX to NYC

TSA is always packed,

Just one bag so I am stacked!

Through the jam and now in line at Starbucks,

Next, the line at Southwest...

Lines everywhere at LAX.

I #Hate airports!

Six Word Essay on Morning Walks

I love the crisp fall air!

The Saga Continues...

I've heard thousands of horror stories about buying a home;
I just never realized all of those first time home owners I talked to were seriously UNDER exaggerating!
We're fighting so hard to own a house that isn't our first choice;
It isn't even our fourth choice-
From what I understand, this is just the first challenge in a nonstop saga of homeownership!
But I'm ready to join the big boys.

Note To Self

Buying a home is an interesting process;
Never have I been so excited to spend so much time, energy and money on something that is only going to cause stress and financial hardship for the rest of my life...
Oh right, there is my career in show business too!
#That'sLife

Offer It Up!

I offer up my fear to God,
To the 'sellers' realtor, we offer up a solid quote,
To anyone out there, I offer my services as talented:
producer; director; choreographer; performer; teacher!
Everything works out for a reason.

Dear Headache

You are so F_ckin& annoying.
It's interesting how even after three cups of coffee and four Advil,
You continue to plague me.
I've released my stress and now I'm ready for you to move on too!

House Hunting!

Exciting to look,
Dreaming big,
It's frightening to see what some people think is a "home improvement."
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION,
Found our dream home.
Offer goes out,
God, I hope we get it!

Six Word Essay on Faith

If you believe, you will succeed.

Friday

I love Friday, and have since I was a kid.
Friday is a beautiful hybrid of productivity and play.
There are still goals and tasks that you crunch to cross off a list,
In order to maximize on a carefree weekend of fun!
Not too stressful (like Monday.)
Not too lazy (like Sunday morning.)
Just a perfect balance!

A Short Story: How My Dream Turned Into A Career

Inspired by variety shows like: The Carol Burnett Show, You Can’t Do That On Television, In Living Color and Saturday Night Live, my passion for the entertainment industry was ignited!  I remember the first time I decided to build a set. I was wide-awake in my bedroom late at night after watching an episode of In Living Color. My mind was whirling in a hundred different directions searching for a creative outlet.  Influenced by a sketch that I’d seen Jim Carrey performer earlier in the evening I was eager to release my own inner entertainer.  Without a firm plan, I decided to raid our linen closet searching for the largest sheets and blankets I could find.  I began stapling the sheets to the ceiling in my bedroom to create the best version of a soundstage I could imagine.  I snuck into the living room and “borrowed” the family camcorder that (in my opinion) had not been used to its full potential.  Without a script or any idea of a concept, I searched through my closet to find whatever ridiculous outfit I could make into a costume; propped the camera up on its tripod; pressed record and began improvising.  That improvisation sparked my journey as a performer and filmmaker.  Whether acting, directing, dancing, choreographing or producing- I love the business of entertaining!

Fall

Overcast skies,
Crisp chill in the air.
Pumpkin Spice lattés keep me warm and satisfied.
Layered clothes in rich earthy tones;
Topped off with a bold scarf and fashionable hat.
My internal clock reminds me that the time change is rapidly approaching.
Short days, equal cozy nights,
I love the fall!

Daily Reminder:

Stress and fear distract me from success and Faith.
There is always room for positive action.