Day 13: Updating you on Destiny

Hello everybody!! I’m checking in and it’s been a while!! Well, as the saying goes, “no news is GOOD news!!” I can honestly say, I’ve been busy and in a very good way!!

Anytime I’m behind the mic, I am in heaven and that’s some of what I’ve been up to. I ended my last blog over last weekend and didn’t get the chance to share my creative Sunday. I wasn’t able to get to church because of my recording, but I’d like to think anytime I’m using my God-given talents, I’m honoring Him and the gift. The animation project I spoke of in August has now reconvened and we were testing mics and recording characters. I had a lot of fun with one particular character, trying out my bayou accent. As long as the writer/director liked it, I was good. It was fun to put my voices to work.

Okay, so besides being on that high, I was still very excited about the Writer’s Workshop I attended on Saturday. So I have been busy writing, writing and writing. I have some new ideas of what I want to go next and I also decided to participate in a 50,000 word challenge in November. This will be in honor of National Novel Writing Month at www.NANOWRIMO.org. I will be creating and building some characters I’ve already established for a project. I really didn’t know where those characters were going until this past weekend. Now they will take form in November.

On the exercise front, I’ve only found a little time to walk, so I haven’t been to the gym all weekend and probably won’t again until Monday. I do have my Turbo DVD at home…although I haven’t used that this week either. So walking will have to do. I’ve been walking in the neighborhood, parking lots, stores and even some serious movement at home. I will be tackling these leaves this weekend too, so you already know that’s a workout. My pop (or soda, for those not in my area) intake has been kinda steady…I promise I’ll do better though. I am still getting my tea in though.

I have been doing some cooking, but we’ve been invited to eat other places several times in the last several days. Plus yesterday was my daughter’s 19^th birthday. Go ahead and gasp…yes, she’s 19!! LOL We went out to eat and I didn’t eat all my food, like I usually do. I had some to save for later (which my daughter ATE)!! LOL

My last thing to report is that I have been spending time with one of my oldest sorority sisters and she is such a joy. In addition to her wisdom, I am learning patience. She’s 78 and asked me to teach her how to use the computer. Even though she’s filled with wisdom and has taught me so much, I admire her for being so willing to learn from someone else. So I helped her make a card for one of her oldest friends that turned 100 this week. It was cute to see how tickled she was when that card printed. So we’ve been working on her typing and getting on the internet.

As I proofread this particular blog, I can’t help but say, “Thank you Lord”. My life is truly blessed and when I say highly favored, I really mean it. All the trials and tribulations life throws at us NEVER compare to the great days we have. My good days far outweigh the bad ones. We can always point out what we’re not and what we don’t have, but I am so grateful for where and who I am now, for it is better than it used to be. Everyday we have the capacity to get better and I strive to do that daily. I wish the same for you.

Today’s affirmation is about being grateful for the life we live.

“I am grateful for all that I have, all that I am and all God has created me to be.”

P.S. I started on dinner early today!!

Peace is Here and Change is Coming!!

Spent most of the day DELIBERATELY setting some things into motion. I tackled my ongoing "to do" list with a vengeance I haven't had in such a long time.

I cleared some space: took out the recycling, the trash, cleared out old stuff including mail and emails.

I cooked and ate a healthy menu full of water, vegetables, flaxseeds and whole wheat. I had much energy today!!

On the financial front, I updated my August budget sheet and started my September one. Planning is key!!

Finished several projects and started on some new ones. I even had the chance to really sit down and meditate today. Just listening. It was peaceful bliss: no phone, no other distractions. I even got in a nice nap (which typically happens to me when I meditate), so I'm wondering was it really a nap or an elevated level of consciousness...whatever it was, it allowed my body and mind to rest and be rejuvenated.

I really cannot describe this feeling today. It is good; true peace. I know what that means...something is indeed stirring in the pot and getting ready to come forth. I'm elated to see what comes up and I'm inspired to move to the next level. I'm seeing some things that need changing and I'm up for the challenge. Are you?

Happy Manifesting!!

Deliberately on a Mission: Day 27

Even though I felt like a hermit most of the day, I met someone who reassured me of some things I was unclear on. There are still nice guys out there. Great conversation; nothing shallow, yet it was still light. The initial courtesies, as usual, but we were both surprised of the reaction, or non-reaction of the other. I think this will be the start of a cool friendship.

After taking care of some business and personal stuff, I spent most of the evening and night in quiet reflection. It was just time. Time for a break from the outside world and its influences. Very deep thought. I couldn't move, speak or even write anything. Just listened.

The word I kept getting was DELIBERATE. I was reminded of a sermon I'd once heard about being deliberate. So many times we want things and think we should just sit back and wait for them to come to us. I have to admit, FAVOR does work in my favor a great deal, however sitting around is not really the choice we should make if we're actively seeking something. I'm not saying movement should replace listening; in my opinion, it should, in fact accompany it.

Set goals, write down the action steps and DELIBERATELY move. If you want to do something, start doing it. Practice, practice, practice. Every chance you get, do it. I believe the reason I heard this word is because this is a challenge to me. Have I been doing all I can to get to where I want to be? I cannot say that I have. I'm an idea person, but implementing the ideas has always been a challenge for me. (This is also why FOCUS has usually been a challenge for me too.)

I think it's time to change that. I want to make a major move in 2012 and its time to set the plan into motion, not just say it. In the next couple of months, I will be making some really important decisions and I declare they will be EASY to make (my affirmation for myself). I am deliberately going forth to be who I'm called to be. Please do join me!!

Update: Good on: water, walking Not so good on: veggies (not much)

Grateful Now, Searching for More

Let me preface today's entry with the following gratitude sentences.

I am grateful for another day. I am happy to have loving family and friends. I am blessed to have food on my table, clothes on my back, a roof over my head and a sound mind. I really love my house and learning new things about myself.

With all that said...today I am just not feeling it. I don't even know what "it" is. Something is bothering me though. This is my "not feeling it today" pic...

Fast forward to later on today.

I have taken a step out on faith and submitted for something I've wanted a long time. I won't reveal it now, but when it comes to pass you will know!! It was bothering me that I couldn't think of how to do this, but it is done!! Time to do some more digging though...I'm searching for something...

Day 13: Using My Voice and Living My Dream!!

Speaking of voices (from yesterday)...Let me tell you how freeing it is to write this blog and use my voice. A year ago I only thought about blogging, but felt like I wouldn't have anything to share, anything to write about. This 30 day challenge has opened me up to all kind of opportunities to talk and share.

This challenge has given me the strength and confidence to go on and do more things, just so I can share more things!! It's given me the courage to stand up to my past fears and just GO FOR IT!! I would suggest to anyone to do try this challenge as well. It is so exciting!!

Today was no different. A little background...in case you don't know, I'm a voice over actress. I have it on my facebook page, of course my business cards and even...my car!! If you don't know what it is, let me explain. The simple answer, it's the person(s) in commercial you hear, but don't see. My excitement today is because there is this AWESOME animation project I have been wanting to be part of...today was our table reading/casting/rehearsal. You should check out his work, he's a very talented animator/artist: http://www.blackwolf3dentertainment.com/FullBleed_Index.html 

I've known about this rehearsal for about a week, so I was okay at first. Then I started getting nervous about mid afternoon today. I had to tap on my anxiety to calm myself down. (Read about tapping here) LOL Then I remembered some advice my voice over mentor told me about making the characters my own and interpreting the script the way I saw that character. I re-read the script, channeled the characters and made them my own.

So fast forward to the table reading...I decided to conquer the jitters and volunteered to go first. I was prepared to read for ALL the female characters in the script. When I say I was prepared, I mean it. I had a different voice ready for each of the women for which I was going to audition. I only ended up voicing the main two, but I was excited to hear the writer, director, the BOSS say I nailed them!! I received a multiple character job!! YAY!! I felt very comfortable...like I was born to do this. Yeah, I was.

Day 5: The Bigger Picture: Preparation

The message I received today: You have to look at the big picture and start preparing.

Someone told me recently that I’ve outgrown this place…I’ve thought about it, but them speaking it to me, confirmed it for me.

Too many times I’ve noticed that I care…oftentimes too much. I look at people and groups and in general I see mediocrity. I’m not happy with ever just being the status quo. My true friend spoke this time me, and even though we don’t always hear what we want, I’ve realized that she’s right on. Those that live that way are content with living that way and we cannot count on them to do anything different. Sadly, this is truer than I ever imagined.

I know that I’ve personally tried to raise morale with progressive thoughts, but those who are not forward thinking are not going to grasp those concepts. It could be they don’t care or they don’t know. My personal thought…they don’t care to know. That’s okay…it’s fine. THAT’S OKAY!!

My job is not to change anyone’s thoughts or perceptions, but I will challenge them. My focus is to be all that I AM and move forward and upward in my life. The choices we make are for a purpose and it is up to us individually to determine and decide what that purpose is.

My challenge to both me and you: Look at the bigger picture. How does your life and what you’re doing right now fit in with your greater purpose? See the big picture and start preparing. Prepare your mind, your body, your heart for the next thing, for the best is yet to come. Let your focus be on what’s ahead of you and not what was, wasn’t or could have been.

Always let your light shine bright and do what’s right for you, no matter what others are doing. Don’t waste any more time worrying or getting upset because others don’t “get it”. I know we’d all like to take everyone along with us on our journeys, but the fact of the matter is, we’re just going to have to leave some folks behind. Know when you’ve outgrown something and PREPARE to move on. The time will come for us to pick up and go.

If you’re operating in a box, that’s too small for you, then bust out!! Get yourself in order and clear out some space!! I'm dusting and cleaning out my corners and challenge you to do the same!! Get ready, get prepared!! The world is waiting on you!!