Something Small

It's been a rough week in our household.  Truth be told, it's been a bit hellish on the old Tonya front.  I once read an elegant phrase (thank you, Diana Gabaldon--and forgive me for paraphrasing...) about when you share your soul, you always have a small secret place that is yours alone-- that no matter what happens, that little haven stands to mark what sums up to be you.  You can trust it to shelter your inner most being, to store the things that are important.  I've found that my centre holds not only my values and the images I hold of myself, but also the things that I cherish, that bring me joy. So in order to get things back to normal, I reached down and remembered what it is like to enjoy some simple pleasures.  And, because I know there are those out there having a time that would put Buffy on graduation day to shame, here's my list of little things that can make you appreciate the loveliness of life:


Reading under a tree;
Feeling the breeze from an open window;
A long hug from a loved one;
Cuddles with your pet;
Discovering new places close to home


Happy creating and appreciating



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Focus, grasshopper

It can be hard sometimes working in this industry.  It's an image-based, first impressions only, and who you know mine field.  You never know who is going to be the "Next Big Thing" so most people run around focusing on everything and everyone.  Me?  I prefer the focused long haul strategy.  


And what exactly does that mean, you ask?  Well, first I write down my goals every month or two.  Those goals are divided up into short term and long term.  I use the short term, can-be-accomplished-quickly goals as stepping stones to the larger ones.  And crossing them off the list just feels good.


Then I post copies of those goals where I can see them everyday.  And since I believe in team work, I then send them to my agent who lends her considerable talent and hard work to help me achieve them.


And every once and awhile, when I feel like things aren't going as quickly as I want, I pull out my old goal sheets and look at what I've accomplished in the last few years.  And guess what?  I've done basically everything I said I would.  How's that for focus?


Start your own tracking system and see what happens!


Happy creating!