~Imagination~

I spend a great deal of time imagining. Being a designer for so many years, it has become almost instinctual to conceptualize combinations, consider possibilities and envision outcomes. That same instinct also bled into my filmmaking forays, constantly imagining and re-imagining how the story should play out. I feel as though my imagination is my best asset. It can take me anywhere I want to go! 

California Girl

When I was a little girl growing up in Western New York, I would spend my days playing in the woods. Staring up into the canopy of trees and dreaming about fairies ~ and thinking I wanted to be a forest fairy when I grew up!

But when I got a little older, and began watching movies, I learned there were places where it was summer all year long. So I decided that when I grew up I wanted to move to California and live in the sunshine year-round!

So after college, I set my sights on the golden state, with visions of movie stars, palms trees and sandy beaches swirling in my head! And it wasn't long before I found myself in Hollywood ~ dreaming about writing a screenplay!

Well, I finally did write a screenplay ~ but for me California life is all about the endless summer. As soon as I arrived here I felt it was home and I will always consider myself a California girl! 

Fight the good fight

Nothing of value comes easy. Confidence, self respect, friendship, love ~ all come with a price ~ and that price is hard work and struggle. Ups and downs, highs and lows, whatever it takes, struggle as hard as you can for the things you believe in.



Go out fighting!  Because those things really do matter.  In the end, when all is said and done, you are who and what you have stood for in your life.

Go get it!

The greatest lesson my dad taught me was that if you want something ~ go get it. Learn about it, ask questions, dream about it, think creatively and then find a way!
I have used this advise throughout my life. From early purchases as a teenager - saving money from babysitting, creatively finding ways to travel during college when I was broke, to eventually starting my own company. It requires focus, discipline, and determination ~ because it's never easy, but with persistence ~ comes the pay off!  So think about what you want, and then GO GET IT!

dreams . . . like wine through water

I believe that our dreams, are our true selves speaking to us through our minds, reminding us who we truly are and what is really important to our hearts.

Let your soul shine!!

Happy Monday my special blogger friends! Wishing you all a splendid week and encouraging you to let your SOUL SHINE through in everything you do!!!

Inspire your work with life's experiences

I feel like society today, imposes this belief that we should be working all the time. Always accomplishing something. Well, I feel that a well rounded life has a variety of experiences to draw upon.  Experience good food, travel, adventures with friends and quality time spent alone - reflecting or just doing your favorite things. Take time out to smell the roses ~ because work will always be there!!