Hustle, It's Your Day Off!

Today is my day off;
Which means I only have three conference calls,
Two classes,
15 emails,
and 4 social media posts to finish before I get to spend some time with friends at the pool.
Hustle, the life of an artist in the entertainment industry.

Yoga

You
Obviously
Gain
Awareness

Pep Talk

Some days you just need a good pep talk;
Remember:
Life is too short to give a shit what anyone else thinks.
Follow your passion and stay focused.
Face negative energy with a positive action.
Don’t give up!

Family Ties

The conversations I have with my sister now versus when we were growing up is night and day.
The fights, name calling, and competition has been replaced with love, respect, and support.
I feel blessed to have a friendship with such a strong woman.
I’m impressed with her wit and intelligence, and her ability to listen and offer thoughtful feedback is appreciated.
She knows me, accepts me, values me, and encourages me––which is inspiring from a little sister.
Our evolution has been a constant work in progress, and I’m grateful for her willingness to continue to build our relationship.
You can’t choose your family, but you can choose how to communicate with them; I’m lucky to have a sister who’s ready to participate!

#LoveWins

A rainbow sea of love and support;
I was reminded today that light and love win over fear and darkness.
As a teenager I struggled and ultimately condemned myself to live a lie.
Thankfully, over time and support from friends and family, I found the authentic me.
I had accepted that I could follow my dreams and love who I want; but would never be married.
Two years ago in California, I provide myself wrong––after 11 years of unconditional love, support, and creativity I was married to my best friend.
Today, everyone in this country, regardless of race, religion, or sexual orientation, can experience the joy and safety of equality.
Love is love and marriage is marriage.

Six Word Essay on Neighbors

I draw the line at sugar.

Motivated

Mind

Optimistic

Tireless 

Invested

Viscously

Active

Tenacious 

Engaged 

Discipline 

The Glamorous Life

Running on fumes.
Life on the road keeps me out of shape, eating poorly, and up too late.
I need to set boundaries.
I also need to scale back on some of the impossible goals I set for myself.
It’s a delicate balance, and right now, I’ve got to engage my center and pull up on a full relevé!

Dancer Body...

There’s not enough Advil in the world to relax my body.
Time for a long meditation, relaxing floor stretch, and a long hot bath.
#BodyAche

Book Signing

Nerves,
What if no one shows;
Ego vs. Faith.
I love talking to a group of people about the entertainment industry.
Friends come to support;
Small but mighty.
I have a book in Barnes & Noble;
I should consider that a victory.
Everything else is just icing on the cake.

Six Word Essay on Early Mornings.

Without my coffee I will rage!

Dance Life

Choreographing;
It’s what hotels were made for.
The dance life on tour!

Disney Coffee Taste Better...

Well, not really—but it should; 

I just spent $4.95 for an iced coffee.

No fancy business, just the beans!

The Mouse understands capitalism better than anyone else!

Selfish

People who still don't know how to proceed through the TSA line fall in the same category as those who think it's okay to get on an elevator before allowing people to get off.

#Selfish

Grateful

Reading from my book;

In a national bookstore.

Blessed, and so grateful.

Chores

I love doing laundry;

Primarily because it's a reminder that I have a washing machine in my home—which is huge.

I'm a grown up now.

Netflix

My favorite way to fall asleep:

Reruns of The West Wing on Netflix.

TV on demand, online!

Family Time

Early wake-up call;

I have to find time for my family.

A quick walk to Starbucks—two puppies and my bug.

These moments are the most important part of my day, and the greatest aspect of my life.

Two Dogs, One Lap.

The struggle is real;

The Shih Tzu wants to cuddle,

The Yorkie wants all the attention,

I want a blanket to keep me warm while I write my blog post.

Only one will win—right now the Yorkie is the princess in the lead!

A Day Late...

Some days you just can't get it all crossed off the list!

Shavasana

Laying in bed;

This is the kind of yoga I could do all day!

Floor Bed

Laying on a pile of down-filled blankets and pillows, cuddling with puppies watching movies;

An excellent way to spend a rainy day off!

Missed Opportunity?

#MakeUpPost
What could I have been up to on June 8th?
Lazy I guess.
Now I'm forced to write a post:
I never committed to creative writing in grade school;
It wasn't until I became and adult that I realized the value of free flowing thought.
Now, as I force myself to write this post (because I my OCD needs to see "365" posts) I'm reminded of why I hated writing in school––when you force it, it sucks!
But the post is done, never the less.

Six Word Essay on 5am Wake Up Calls

Pealing sleep out of my eyes.

Reflection

My emotions are on high alert;
I cried on an airplane for forty minutes last night.
There was no reason really––a song played on my iPhone, and I just started balling.
Flashbacks to childhood dreams lead to a self-evalutaion:
What I’ve achieved,
Who I’ve lost,
How much I’ve sacrificed.
I make choices that I believe will lead me to the best version of myself possible.
Only when I look back at the end of my life, will I know if it was all worth it.

Remember:

When you stop hating yourself––you start loving yourself;
And that’s the first step in succeeding in life.

Do You Hear Me?

Misunderstandings;
Some people hear you, some don’t.
Let go and move on!

Doggy Dreaming

Snuggled up in a warm bed;
Maybe I’ll get up for food, or maybe I’ll stay right here and stretch.
Long walks, lap time, and belly rubs.
Endless amounts of cookies and treats.
Someone who cleans up after my every move;
I wish I had my dogs life!

Let Go and Go Get It!

In an effort to reduce stress and enjoy a more balanced life,
I’ve decided I’m not going to rage today.
Yes, I want to go off on the lack of productivity I’ve received from people whom I entrusted with my career––but the simple truth remains;
NO ONE will ever work as hard as me on my behalf.
So, the negative energy is gone, and I’m ready to move on!
#LetGo&GoGetIt

Six Word Essay on Goals:

Endlessly trying to get shit done!