Is it weird for me to love to say what I do when I am traveling? Perhaps I should explain. I love saying what I do when I am traveling because I say what I do in my head: I am an actor; I am a writer. Is it a lie? Nope, because I am … More Vacation Occupation
There is a scene in American Beauty I think about from time to time. It involves a garbage monster so I won’t mention his name and luckily, it is of no consequence as to why I love the scene. At the ending of the film, Mena Suvari’s character asks Lester how he is. He takes … More “I’m Great”
Everyone is doing this #10yearchallenge and I have not participated. Why, you might ask? Well, I look the same. And also I did not want to. But back to the photos. The main difference I could see was that I was less thin. As anyone who has known me 10 years or more, you know … More I Hate Winter But I Love Sleeves
In case you’re just tuning in, I’ve been on the fence about diving back into my acting dream since moving back to the city. Instead, I’ve been spending my time flirting with my new dream of being a writer. I suppose I wouldn’t call it a new dream; I’ve always wanted to write and always … More When You’re Cheating On An Old Dream With A New One
Here we are again. A new year is about to start. A fresh red carpet of possibilities is going to roll out before us. We are going to grab it by the horns and take control. New year, new us, new everything. New, new, new. But is it though? Every New Year of my adult … More Can’t Fight That New Year Feeling
I am writing a book. There. I’ve said it out loud and I’ve written it down. I’ve shared it in public. That means it’s real, right? This is something I have always wanted to do but never dreamed I actually would. My main dream was to be an actor. That is what I’ve always focused … More I Am Writing A Book (This Means It’s Real, Right?)
Diving back into pursuing creating full time once more, I have come to realize how important friendships are for an artist. Not only a friendship but a type of fellowship. A deep bond formed with people that are supportive and perhaps seeking a creative life themselves. People who are also venturing into the wilderness, carrying … More The Fellowship Of An Artist
I am about to finish nanowrimo. I may be jinxing myself writing this prior to doing so but I am only 3,293 words away (the goal is 50,000 words by November 30th) That number feels good considering a year ago, I was about 14,005 words away from finishing when I was wrongfully terminated from a … More Victory Lap
There is an ancient struggle when you’re an artist of knowing yourself implicitly and seeing a stranger in the mirror. What I mean by that is sometimes I feel so incredibly confident in what I am creating and putting forth into the world. Other days, I haven’t a clue and I rely on past versions … More Would You Want Me When I’m Not Myself?
I’ve been thinking a lot on traditions as the holiday season rushes in. This year my traditions have sunk in a little deeper. As I sat struggling this time last year, the importance of tradition was one of the few things that brought me comfort. Sometimes even the simplest tradition can be the greatest escape … More Holiday Necessities
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