Diego, Are You Out There?

     Photo Credit: Ashley Johnson

     For those of you that know me, you know how significant that name is to me. And with that said, I felt impelled to simply yell it out across the internet waves.

     It's like my message in a bottle.

Wisdom's Knocking:

Sometimes, someone is just waiting for you to call on their name.

Weeping, Sun, Bloom

 
     Why does it take something bitter to happen for us to truly appreciate the sweet. I often wonder about the rainy seasons of our lives, and how fruit is produced because of it.

     I wish there was an easier way to be pulled out of the pain. But instead, we are enabled and strengthened to walk through it.

     As I prayed last night for friends, family members, and myself, I wept and wept and wept. So many things seemed unfair and unjust. So many equations to be figured out, with no immediate solutions.

     And as I sat in the midst of discouragement, I asked for God's perspective. I asked for His strength. I went to bed feeling cranky and unresolved.

     But when I woke up, something happened.

     The weight was lifted. And not by my own doing or will power, but by the kind intentions of His will.

      And I began a new day.

Artwork By: Lindsay Coleman

Wisdom's Knocking:

April showers bring May flowers.

I Like to Whisper

     Photo Credit: Ashley Johnson

     I realize more and more that I do love expressing myself in the written word. I miss my consistent position behind the camera and directing, but it served the same purpose as my writing:

The art of observing.

     Now before you think I've completely abandoned my film making adventures and desires, that's not the case at all. In fact, I think they've been gaining momentum and perspective all the while.

     You know those weird folks that claim that they are introvert/extroverts? Yeah, well that's me. I realize that I'm shy, yet outspoken.  I'm friendly and love being around people, but I also love my me-time and simply driving through the countryside.

     I'd rather stay behind the scenes, than in front of a crowd or camera. But I can feel comfortable in both settings.

     As much as I like to tell you all my business on this blog, I also love my privacy. And granted, I don't tell you everything.  But I do share quite a bit. And yes, it's based on my real current life circumstances. But you get to try to put the pieces together.

     Because sometimes I like to shout, and other times, I like to whisper.

Wisdom's Knocking:

Be sure to nurture the introvert and extrovert in you.

Run, See, Know

        It's always amazing to me what people do and don't do. The information they freely give, and the information that they freely withhold. Within such a context they are speaking the language of their priorities. And in unison they are covering up their fears.

Photo Credit: Yajaira Reynolds

     Don't you wish that you had listened to your first instinct, when you're in the midst of bombs dropping. It all could have been avoided.

     I should have run. Like Joseph, I should have ran fast in the opposite direction. Nevertheless, now I see--now I know.

Wisdom's Knocking:

Hindsight is 20/20.

It Will Be Magical

     I just rented a costume for my adventures on Saturday. It's been a while since I've played dress up.

     I picked up my outfit from the costume shop that I used to go to while performing in plays during my elementary, junior high, and high school years--"Daisy's Costumes".

     It's an amazing costume shop owned by Daisy and her husband.  Daisy is a lively older Scottish woman who clearly has a passion for make-believe. And her American husband has the perfect amount of wit and passion to match.

     When you step into the shop, you are immediately immersed into a world of Fairies, Princes, Robots, Superheroes, Flappers, Wizards, Cowboys, the sounds of a sewing machine, and other elements of controlled chaos.

     After being fitted for my costume, Daisy did some additional sewing for my costume right on the spot.

     And in parting, Daisy guaranteed that I would have a magical time in my costume this weekend. She's looking forward to hearing my stories on Monday.

     As am I.

Wisdom's Knocking:

A change in routine can open the door to something wonderfully surprising.