The End – Roll Credits?
This is the 8th blog post in my screenwriting series, it all started here Day 19 - I finished the first draft!!!! I am printing it out as we speak, er, as I write this! It’s short in the word count department, but the beginning and the end of my story met in the middle and the pieces are in place. It’s definitely a first draft. A really rough first draft. I know that there are huge plot holes, (ha ha, plot holes, instead of potholes? Is that a thing people... Read More
Detox Update-Social Media Sabbatical, Day 30-ish
Social Media Sabbatical ~ it’s been 30 days since my last…. indulgence.:-) [if you want to read Part 1 of my Social Media Sabbatical, click here] Hi, my name is Sandy and I’m a Facebooking Twitt-aholic The first 2 weeks were the hardest. It’s really humorous to watch your brain as it thinks in 140 characters and status postings. I find myself wanting to take pictures of a beautiful dessert or a fabulous cocktail and share it, but where do I share... Read More
It Ain’t About the Money ~ or is it?
Edward Burns. Portrait by Leslie Hassler. My daughter & I were singing in the car the other day (and dancing at the red lights) when this Jesse J. song came on. Price Tag. Have you heard it yet? (I posted the video & lyrics below for you) The first few lines of her song have been haunting me. “Seems like everybody’s got a price, I wonder how they sleep at night. When the sale comes first, And the truth comes second, Just stop, for a minute and Smile... Read More
Yeah, I’m Lazy
I joke quite a bit about being lazy. I get a lot done, but I also treasure my downtime. My friends make fun of (and my daughters despise) my “one thing a day” rule. I don’t like to be over scheduled, so I always build in plenty of time to relax, or if that’s just not possible when I’m working on a big deadline, I make sure to plan something FUN as soon as my deadline is met. The other day my youngest daughter said; “Hey Mom, I heard your... Read More
Wanna Be a Billionaire?
Here’s a little Music Motivation for your Mad Skilz Monday: So, I can’t get this song outta my head… I find myself singing it all day long. I had to search hard to find a “clean” version for you, cuz you know, my virgin ears…. I’ve posted the lyrics below the video, they are hilarious. Turn up your speakers, dance around your desk and sing along with me. (then get back to work, because that’s really the only way you’re... Read More
What’s Stopping You from Your Delicious-ness?
Last week my mom was visiting and I decided to take some time off to spend with her and the girls. Toward the end of the week, I realized that I had slipped into a state of overwhelm. Sitting at dinner with my family, staring off into space, not really listening to the conversation and thinking of all the things that were piling up in my office I realized that overwhelm is what seems to stop me most often. It stops me in my business and it was stopping me from enjoying that... Read More
Happy Dance
This video will make you smile. My favorite moment happens around 2:17 when everyone is jumping & dancing together. Doesn’t it make you want to dance? Why don’t you? Go on, dance around your desk, right now! (and know that I’m dancing along with you) Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how they made it happen. Great! Read More
Spontaneous Happiness
What can I say…. I’m such a sucker for random public acts of joy. Jumping for Joy My sister sent me this one. Favorite line: “Pass me a napkin please….. I’m crying happy tears” Can someone please invite ME next time you’re planning a random public musical performance? Pass it on! Read More
More Happy Dancing
My friend, Glenn sent me this video. It gives me chills. Glenn is a filmmaker living in Los Angeles, I think I’ll contact him about doing our own happy dancing/random public performance. Would you like to join us? Don’t you ever just wish life could be like those old musicals? I grew up watching Gene Kelly & Elvis. Breaking into song & dance mid-sentence feels like the best way to live your life. I think I’ll try that today. Will you join me? Read More
