Life Goes On

Past the storm, calm waters.
Not much damage to report;
Bright skies lead the way.

Comment on my Day:

There isn't enough coffee in the world to make a fourteen hour day look easy.

Six Word Essay on Life

Every challenge provides opportunity for growth.

That's Life

The minute you allow yourself to feel excitement for getting caught up,
Something happens causing a three hundred dollar meltdown.
I should be used to it at this point, but I don’t think we’re ever prepared for the sudden punch to our gut!
That’s life... or so “they” say.

Broke Down

The feeling of having a nervous breakdown when your car stalls in the middle of rush hour.

A Day On Set

The enormous room,
A blank space for creating;
I love a soundstage!

Weekend Warrior

Work, promote, play!
I love a weekend where I get paid to have fun.
Critiquing dancers, signing books at Barnes & Noble,
And best of all––spending a fabulous evening with my aunt!
My life has been filled with laughter, love, adventure and encouragement in large part because of her, and I last night was no exception!
Thankfully not everything stays in Vegas... I’m bringing my light up hat and a few bucks back with me this trip!

The Glass is Spilling Over.

Expecting to be disappointed will guarantee a success at being disappointed.
Maintaining a positive outlook on life is not always easy, however it usually assures a more meaningful, joyous path to victory.
Setbacks, roadblocks, and negative people will prove frustrating––despite those obstacles we still have the opportunity to remain confident and trust in our optimistic point of view.
It might be perceived as naive, but I have no problem smiling while others are judging me.

Six Word Essay on my Body

I need to love it more!

Airport Starbucks

The line for Starbucks is always twice as long as the TSA.

Both are full of people who are cranky and never ready when their turn comes.

At least with Starbucks you get a jolt of caffeine...

All the TSA has ever given me was a really aggressive 3rd base!

Goodnight Moon

Stars are out,

The moon shines bright—I'm too tired to write,

So I'll just say goodnight.

Making An Artist

Passion.
Ambition.
Talent.
Hard work.
Relentless determination.
Fearlessness.
Faith.
Most of all, Faith.

Giving Back

My book tour continues.

Today I return to my roots;

The campus may have changed—but their mission is still the same:

Providing an impeccable education and challenging each artist to create at the highest level, in state-of-the-art facilities.

#OCSA

Loss

The pain of losing a loved one is deep and constant.
Rejoice in their memory;
Remember the times they made you laugh or touched your soul.
Find comfort in their peace and celebrate their life.
The pain will linger, but so will the love.

Sunday

Brunch.

Industry event.

Long walk with the puppies.

Family time on the couch.

Mad Men.

I love Sunday's at home.

LA Life

Photo shoot,
Conference call and a wedding.
It’s not a movie title––it’s just another day in LA.

It's A Living. ...and a coffee break.

My A-type personality never stops working whether I’m on the road, in an airport or at home, my head is constantly forcing me to be productive.
But my most of my best work happens at my office.
And by “office” I mean Starbucks.
It’s a strange part of my Gen-Y upbringing, either that, or the amount of time I spent in Starbucks while living in New York  (because my apartment was under 200 square feet).
I feel more connected and alive when I’m sitting next to a row of likeminded creators hacking away on their Mac’s––and the one random accountant on his PC (belly chuckle).

Deep Breath. Really Deep...

Even after meditation, deep breaths and a lot of journaling––sometimes you just have to say F_c$ it!
Is that email response or follow up phone call really going to make all the difference?
My brain says yes! Never miss an opportunity, but my heart and soul want balance.
So, I’m walking away from the computer, and I’m giving myself a forced day off.
Because life is short!

Work

The birds are chirping,

It's too early to wake up!

Time to make donuts.

Floor Bed

Cuddling on the floor with my family watching movies.

I am blessed.

Pep Talk

Occasionally I allow my inner demons to invade my creativity;

Slowly chipping away at my determination, passion, and spirit.

Nothing about the entertainment industry is easy. After nearly twenty years in this business, I can confidently say that nobody who succeeds does so without nonstop tenacity.

Enduring rejection, failure, and a barrage of negativity from every direction.

The challenge for me has always been to find a positive course of action and ignore the seemingly obvious facts.

It was much easier to convince myself to remain blissfully ignorant and optimistic in my twenties, nevertheless I continue to find hope.

It's not that I can't do something else with my life—I'm talented, motivated, and hard working.

There's a reason I was born with a creative passion, and I'm certain it was not to squash it out; why would I walk if I was born with wings to soar?

A Day of Rest

I’d like to say that I’m going to spend my unexpected day off having brunch with friends followed by a sunny beach day.
Instead, I’m going to make a fort in my living room and cuddle with my puppies while watching 90′s sitcoms on Netflix.
In life, you have to know when to relax.

The Power of a Choice

I have two choices:
Complain about the situation and expect it to change.
Or
Take charge of the situation and create positive change.

Smile

The ability to rise above the stress and remember that nothing ever comes from negative energy.

Smiling is a free drug!

Poolside

The sun is blinding; 

The turquoise water shimmers.

I need a cocktail!

Note To Self:

Dinner Parties are hard;

I need a staff!

With A Present Like Today...

Who cares about tomorrow?
Fleeting moments of clarity always arrive precisely when you need them most.
It’s so easy to become overwhelmed with the quest for continued success, that I miss opportunities to bathe in the accomplishment that surround me now.
The best birthday present I received this year, was one I gave myself; the gift of release.
Release the need to:
Do it all.
Keep lists.
Cross things off lists.
Predict the future.
Maintain a perfect body.
Deprive myself of guilty pleasures (in moderation).
It’s frightening to let go of the obsessive behavior that I connect to my success.
Will I still get things accomplished?  Will I be ready for the future?  Will I overlook an email and lose an opportunity?
No.  I believe I will enjoy the work in front of me. I will be more productive and I will be able to celebrate accomplishments as they happen.
More than anything, there will be less stress in my life and I will be able to find the balance I’ve been seeking for years.
My Faith reminds me that I will be where I need to be, when I need to be there.
What’s that quote? Today is always here––tomorrow, never!

It's My Birthday...

And I'll eat, drink, laugh, eat more and drink more if I want too!

I'll also probably be demanding and complain that I'm eating too much.

This childish behavior will most likely last for a week—and it started last week.

I blame my family for hosting a parade in my honor every year while I was growing up.

(The fact that the parade was actually the annual Blossom Day parade hosted by the city I grew up in, and my family "dedicated" it to me, explains my entire life.)

#DealWithIt! 

Ego

My confidence is like an iceberg; if the cap above water represents my confident exterior, the remainder below is my insecurity. 

Coffee

To go one day without coffee,

I could do it—I just don't want to.

Where else have I heard this?

Okay, perhaps I'm an addict! 

It could be worse, I don't think anyone has died of a coffee overdose.

Have they?

Six Word Essay on Dancers

Life is soaring through the air!