#LifeIsShort

It's easy to find activities, projects and work that NEEDS to get done;
Everywhere I look there's a script that needs tweaked, footage that needs edited or paperwork that needs to be completed.
It's difficult to ignore those tasks, and allow myself time to breathe-
Today, I'm taking the day off!
I'm sure I'll feel guilty tomorrow, when I have twice as much work to do, but that's tomorrow's problem!
#LifeIsShort

#Sarcasm or #Masochist

The more I overachieve, the more I realize I'm happiest when I'm so overwhelmed with stress, deadlines and meetings, that I can't breathe.
#Sarcasm or #Masochist? You decide.

Addicted to Starbucks!

I love lazy mornings.

Walking the puppies to Starbucks.

Waiting in the massive line,

The pulse of LA starts beating in unison with the barista's frother.

Sitting outside in January!  

Lost in a sea of sunshine and coffee-

Six Word Essay on Auditioning

Stay hopeful until you get cut!

Another Unfair Life Moment:

I woke up this morning with a MASSIVE headache and I didn't even have any alcohol last night!
Now that's a real travesty!

A Road Map from the Past

If we waste too much time looking back,
We lose the energy and motivation to move forward.
The past is a brilliant road map for our future-
As long we remember to use it to make wiser choices, rather than getting lost in a distant memory.

The Glamorous Life

Lights, sequins, glue guns!
It's my first day back in the world of talent competitions-
New season, fresh music and choreography.
Bring on the talent,
Leave the lip-syncing at home...
Let's do this!
#DanceLife

Daily Reminder

When you are surrounded by positive people, it's hard not to smile.
When you are engulfed with negative people, it's impossible to see positive.
I'm choose to live positively optimistic and work to accomplish as much as possible with blind Faith, hope and happiness-
Instead of giving into fear and complaining about everything I don't have.

Six Word Essay on Allergies

My eyes itch worse than STD's!
(Not that I would know from experience. I'm just guessing...)

Caught Up

It's very easy to get caught up in negative energy-
I can't fall victim to fear-based doubt.
I want to be there to support my friends, but I can't lose myself.
I have the choice:
Lose myself in the insecurities that others project.
OR
Take action to counter strike against doubt.

Fact:

When you wake up early, you have more time to accomplish your goals!
That translates to more opportunity for success!

Day OFF!

I'm not going to feel guilty about taking the day off.
Primarily because I haven't had a break in over two weeks.
Even the most dedicated overachievers deserve a some down time-
Now if you'll excuse me, I have to post my social media, journal, check the daily trades, send out a few emails and return three phone calls before my day off begins!

Wake Up Call

The alarm went off too early this morning.
Even after coffee and a shower, I'm struggling to peel my eyes open.
Three hours of improv in a grape costume?
It's going to be a loooong day!
#Gig #ActorsLife

Conflicted

I'm aware of how blessed I am-
Still, I challenge my passion.
The quest to accomplish more terrifies me.
The line between reaching for new boundaries and "never enough" is dangerously thin- 
Worse, the higher I soar, the blurrier it becomes.
I want to find more gratitude in my daily victories.  Happiness is not in the acquisition, it's in the journey.

Gig

Sometimes we get to work jobs doing something we're passionate about-

All the other times we're just lucky to be working.

I may not always love the gig, but I'm happy I can pay my bills!

After all, a job is a job.

#WorkingArtist

Late Start

I slept in, and now I'll pay-
The puppies are mad, they have to pee.
I lost two hours, time to get things done.
I already know, today is NOT going to be fun.
I'm up and working, but there's no catching up,
The day started without me, and I just have to deal with it-
I knew I shouldn't have stayed up late watching Downton Abbey!

Reflecting

How many years am I willing to live in a state of bling optimism?
As long as I still want my goals and dreams to come true, and I'm dedicated to hard work.
Life is too short to do anything you don't love -
"If you only knock long enough and loud enough at the gate, you are sure to wake up somebody." - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
There is no harm in living a life with a confidence, a brilliant outlook, positive energy, and action!"
If the goals aren't accomplished, at least I died trying.

Own The World!

I can't let other peoples shitty days bring me down.
It's easy to get caught up in the fear.
It takes discipline to release their energy, and concentrate on the facts:
I'm in good health. I have a beautiful family and supportive friends. I own a home, and I've enjoyed a lifetime of following my passion.  Everything else is icing-
Looking back I see a wonderful career, looking forward I see nothing but opportunity.
Focused on the present I see pure blessings.
I reject spending a single moment of my time worrying about what others think.  I will continue to work hard, keep faith and own every single day.  It has always worked for me. Life is too short for anything else!

Inspired and Motivated

After watching the Golden Globes last night:
I'm inspired to continue working,
I'm motivated to take bigger risks.
I'm reminded that Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, are shining examples of how far you can go - if the joke is hilarious, you smile while you deliver it, and you don't give a shit what people think of you.
(Oh, and that you CAN be over 40 and still a HUGE success in Hollywood!)

Red Carpet Ready!

Flashbulbs,

Fashion,

Fame.

E! Red Carpet arrivals.

Friends gather and gossip.

Who will win?

Who will act like a drunk fool?

Who will inspire me to continue my quest?

I love the Golden Globes!

Stress Free Saturday!

Sleeping in,
Awake to coffee,
Turn on cartoons,
Up by noon.
Ready for some pool time,
Drenched in sun.
Always ready for nightlife.
Yay for the weekend!

Stay Active!

Don't waste time worrying about what hasn't worked out.
Assess the situation, and take action to accomplish the goal a different way.
There's no short-cut to success, but there is ALWAYS room to blaze a new path!

Early To Rise, Means Nap Time!

I woke up at the crack of dawn.
If I get my work done early in the day,
I have more time to take an afternoon nap!
Wow, I just became my grandpa.

Middle of the Week.

Middle of the week.
Some call it hump day-
I don't see a "hump."
It's more like a mountain!
I have piles of work, and phone calls to return, but it always gets done...
That's the lesson to be learned.

What Do You Do When:

You wake up and you have absolutely nothing to write about?
You sit staring at your computer monitor, hoping for inspiration -
When that doesn't happen, you spend another forty-five minutes combing through Facebook.
Getting lost in a vicious cycle of reality TV clips, YouTube cat videos, and Huffington Post articles!
Still, nothing.
But you realize you have to start your day. (You woke up an hour early, remember?!)
So you find your way back to your blog, and you start typing.
This is the result.
#Don'tJudgeMe!

Getting Fresh on Mondays.

Some people hate Mondays.
I love them -
A fresh start to a week full of opportunity and adventure!
Of course, this is my positively annoying 2014 outlook speaking.
But I think it's working for me!
I've already achieved most of my goals that I set for this week and it's not even 10 AM.
That means my affirmative energy is working...
Or I need to set BIGGER goals.
Either way, I'm happy!

Space Faith

Watching a documentary on The Universe.
I love knowledge -
Especially when it points to a beginning and an end:
Light vs. Dark, Matter vs. Antimatter, God vs. Devil.
Everyone can agree on the theory of a beginning out of nothing.
That's pretty awesome.

The Year Ahead!

It's my lifelong mission to organize EVERYTHING.
The start of a new year presents a plethora of tasks:
Filing away last years crap,
Rearranging the office,
Labeling new file folders,
Marking important dates on the calendar,
OCDing about all of the projects and tasks I NEED to accomplish.
Where most people would spend their weekend enjoying the 75 degree sun in LA; I will be in the house crossing off the checklist!
One "To Do" at a time.
Maybe, (just maybe) I'll let myself go to Starbucks for a mid-day latté...
But not until I create my 2014 spreadsheet, and finalize my plan of attack for a well balanced new year!
#Balance will only come with a serious schedule!

Here Doggy...

Why do I have to bribe my dogs with cookies in order for them to "come" when they're called?
The house could be on fire, and they will only "come" if I had a treat to offer them!
If this is any indication of my parenting skills, I'm in trouble -
Or I just might have a really fat kid!?
(Is it okay to refer to my nonexistent kid as fat?)

Acknowledging the Obvious, RE: Work

If it was fun, we'd call it play!
Even dream jobs come with headaches -
Slowly, I'm learning how to accept that there will always be more work.
Rather than focusing on the finish line, I'm concentrated on the road in front of me!

Happy New Year!

I love the first day of the year.
Full of hope, fresh energy, and endless possibilities.
I'm that person who sets nearly impossible goals in order to push myself beyond what I think I'm capable of.
With a list longer than Santa's, I work throughout the year to reach new heights.
My mission has shifted in the past three years.
Rather than focusing on crossing things off to say, "I did that!"
My aim is to grow into a more enlightened and evolved human.
Despite natural setbacks, I have continued to surprise myself.
When I release the limitations and leave room for unexpected opportunities,  I remain happy and proud of my personal journey.
2013 was magical, now I'm ready to see what adventure awaits in 2014.
Happy New Year!