Living in Louisiana from December to March (depending on when Mardi Gras falls) is like being at a super Bridezilla fabulous wedding and going from cocktail hour (Christmas and New Year’s) to the grand ballroom dinner and then dance party. So, that’s why I was shocked when I moved up to Long Island, then Brooklyn and now New Jersey to learn that people experience SAD: Seasonal Affective Disorder. It wasn’t until I first experienced it myself that I realized why people had “light therapy” on their Christmas and Hanukkah gift wish lists. We don’t get SAD in south Louisiana. We get Mardi Gras…
JUST DON'T
Photo taken at Duke Farms, NJ
When the pandemic hit, I didn’t stop DO-ing. I didn’t jump on the Netflix binge wagon in March or April or May. I stayed in my pajamas or athleisure or an extra sexy flattering combo of both but I had a schedule and structure, or at least what I thought was consistency, schedule and structure. The only thing I was consistent about was taking ample time throughout the day to beat myself up for how unproductive I was.
REASONS TO CREATE : How to define success YOUR way
How do you MEASURE your success?
Did Google, Photoshop or Q-Tip set out to “be a household name” or “something that people will use as a verb/noun in every day speech?” Did they say, “We’re going to be so big that people will use us instead of “search the internet”, “make ourselves look better in photos” or “something with which to dig in one’s ears?” Doubtful.
Harry told me something pretty enlightening with his bald headed mystical Libra self, “Why not just measure your success in just creating something from start to finish.” And, you know, as a gal who tends to beat herself up a LOT for never being perfect and who simultaneously beats herself up about having to get the word out there in the RIGHT way but NOT being annoying, that advice really resonated with her (or, me, rather.)
DON'T QUIT YOUR DAY JOB : An Actor talks about Fellow Actor Geoffrey Owens and his (former) Day Job
I have been itching to write about this for a while. But, alas, I let “day job” things get in the way. I guess I’m just keeping to the theme. Let’s talk about actor Geoffrey Owens. You all still remember the FOX news article. If not, I will post it right here…
Driving Miss Drew Barrymore
I had a dream I was driving Drew Barrymore around town. And, no I wasn’t an Uber or Lyft driver or even a Shyft* driver (*shameless plug for our comedic short film. Check out more about it here.) Nope, I was a “picture car driver” which, in the movie biz basically means you’re an extra...and so is your car. Though, please don’t tell my eighteen year old autumn bronze pearl Infiniti G20t Trixie that she was an extra. She’s only meant for true stardom.