Never forget what you wished for as a kid. It just might come true.
I spent several days last week at Disney World while the show was in Orlando. I love Disney, I can't begin to explain it's tremendous impact on my life. My family has gone so many times. Everything about Disney is magical, that's what makes it special.
But this year, while I watched Wishes, I was struck by a realization that brought such joy. Remember those dreams you had when you were a kid? Some were completely ridiculous, some were fantastic, and some were going to come true, whether you knew it at the time or not. I probably dreamed to be a Disney prince or something when I was little...but as I got older and kept coming to Disney, I started dreaming about my future. I started wishing things about my career. This time as I watched Wishes, I realized that the dreams of a younger version of myself had come true and I had been too caught up in the drama and stress of everyday life to notice. I took a step back yesterday while watching Wishes to see that a significant dream of mind had come true.
Do I have many more dreams? Yes I do, and as dreaming leads to achieving, more dreams are born. Yet, it was refreshing and delightful to see some Disney magic in my own life.
So, here's to more dreams come true. And here's to being aware of them as they happen.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
another blog...
Seeing as this blog has become a place for artistic musing more than travel updates, I've started another blog specifically for travel details.
http://pitcountry.blogspot.com/
I'll be updating this one weekly with details of the previous week's city. Well, right now I have a lot of catching up to do... I have a whole year of tour to catch up with first... so posts will be coming often, perhaps daily until I've caught up. But check it out. It's a bit of an artist's travel guide.
Don't worry though, this one's not going anywhere. I mean, an artist needs a place to spill some of his thoughts, right?
http://pitcountry.blogspot.com/
I'll be updating this one weekly with details of the previous week's city. Well, right now I have a lot of catching up to do... I have a whole year of tour to catch up with first... so posts will be coming often, perhaps daily until I've caught up. But check it out. It's a bit of an artist's travel guide.
Don't worry though, this one's not going anywhere. I mean, an artist needs a place to spill some of his thoughts, right?
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Resolve to...
Be open, be cool, be honest.
That's my 2012 resolution. I'll explain what it means, give it some thought.
Be open: Life has a way of throwing things at you, especially when you're not ready. Life gives you joy? Relish in it. Life gives you hardship? Grow through it. Be open to those around you, be open to everything life throws at you, be open to all the beauty in this world.
Be cool: I don't mean cool as in popular. My best friend lives by this mantra: Cool head, warm heart. Keep a cool head about situations in your life. People love to complain, as if complaining will solve their problems. Sensor the negativity around you with a cool head. If things are bad, fix them. If people are upset, do what you can to help. But don't let all the negativity of the world get you down. There's too much out there for one person to do. Do what you can, but always remain cool. Plus, keeping a cool head allows you to think things through more clearly. Remember that.
Be honest: Of course, be honest with those around you, but more importantly, be honest with yourself. Know your strengths and your weaknesses. Know your vices and know when you're about to lose control. Be honest with yourself. Don't disillusion yourself with ideas that are false. Know who you are and where you've been. This will make things clearer as to where you are going.
Be open, be cool, be honest.
Try it.
That's my 2012 resolution. I'll explain what it means, give it some thought.
Be open: Life has a way of throwing things at you, especially when you're not ready. Life gives you joy? Relish in it. Life gives you hardship? Grow through it. Be open to those around you, be open to everything life throws at you, be open to all the beauty in this world.
Be cool: I don't mean cool as in popular. My best friend lives by this mantra: Cool head, warm heart. Keep a cool head about situations in your life. People love to complain, as if complaining will solve their problems. Sensor the negativity around you with a cool head. If things are bad, fix them. If people are upset, do what you can to help. But don't let all the negativity of the world get you down. There's too much out there for one person to do. Do what you can, but always remain cool. Plus, keeping a cool head allows you to think things through more clearly. Remember that.
Be honest: Of course, be honest with those around you, but more importantly, be honest with yourself. Know your strengths and your weaknesses. Know your vices and know when you're about to lose control. Be honest with yourself. Don't disillusion yourself with ideas that are false. Know who you are and where you've been. This will make things clearer as to where you are going.
Be open, be cool, be honest.
Try it.
First post of 2012
Ok, for some reason, every time I type 2012, it wants to come out 2010. Something is off here...
Hello from San Antonio, TX. This week's travel day wasn't very long, only from Dallas, TX. I took mostly smaller highways though and got to see some beautiful countryside. I wasn't highly fond of Texas from what I saw in Dallas, however the drive through hill country to San Antonio was beautiful and gave me a new respect for the state. Granted, the state is HUGE, so I can't judge it from the tiny bit I've seen. Next week's travel day is a bit more intense...18 hours from here to Knoxville, TN. Thank God for the Harry Potter audio books. Seriously.
San Antonio is a great city from what I've seen. Not the most classy or quaint, but the Riverwalk sure does make up for a lot. Take a run and head north on the Riverwalk. You'll pass several locks and the art museum up on the hill. It's a beautiful trail. And I got to run outside in January! Don't get me wrong, I love winter, but running outside in 60 degree sunshine in the beginning of January is pretty great.
Hello from San Antonio, TX. This week's travel day wasn't very long, only from Dallas, TX. I took mostly smaller highways though and got to see some beautiful countryside. I wasn't highly fond of Texas from what I saw in Dallas, however the drive through hill country to San Antonio was beautiful and gave me a new respect for the state. Granted, the state is HUGE, so I can't judge it from the tiny bit I've seen. Next week's travel day is a bit more intense...18 hours from here to Knoxville, TN. Thank God for the Harry Potter audio books. Seriously.
San Antonio is a great city from what I've seen. Not the most classy or quaint, but the Riverwalk sure does make up for a lot. Take a run and head north on the Riverwalk. You'll pass several locks and the art museum up on the hill. It's a beautiful trail. And I got to run outside in January! Don't get me wrong, I love winter, but running outside in 60 degree sunshine in the beginning of January is pretty great.
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