Piece of Cake

As a video editor, as a freelance video editor, as a freelance video editor living in Dallas, I often have to edit projects that I don't particularly want to edit. Car commercials, corporate videos, VNRs, home movie style stuff...etc. I have to do these projects because I have to get paid. I have to do these projects so I can get better and better at my craft. And I try not to complain because when it comes down to it, I'm doing what I love and on my own time. But when a really good, fun project comes along, I don't take it for granted.

I was fortunate enough to work on a piece of video a few months ago that I loved. It was honestly the best professional experience I've had thus far in my career. The producer I worked with was just magical. I learned so much from her. And the piece turned out really solid I think.

The set up: Cameras follow four very different Texans as they prepare to enter the Texas State Fair Cake Baking Contest. Do they get big money and fame if the win? No. Just a 50 cent ribbon. But they throw themselves in to the fine art of baking anyway; and they all have their reasons. This a sneak peek of what will hopefully become a documentary or short series. The point of the video is to raise interest in the project so the producer can get investors. Enjoy, A Piece of Cake.

Back on the Wagon

I was really fit earlier this year. I had a trainer, I was eating well, I was playing a lot of soccer...I felt like a million dollar baby. Then I fell off the wagon. Why? Let me list all the reasons I bailed on my fitness routine:

1- I stopped having a trainer.

2- I got a boyfriend. One who didn't necessarily care about health or fitness.

3- I hurt my ankle in a soccer game.

4- I couldn't play soccer for a while due to said injury.

5- I was borderline depressed because I couldn't playing soccer, run or jump.

6- I got bored doing the resistance workout my trainer last showed me.

7- There were A LOT of celebratory events this summer involving food and drinks.

I think that's about it. Excuses, excuses...the point is that I let myself go and it's time to get back on that wagon. I met my trainer today for one of 6 sessions I decided to do with her. I realized JUST how out of shape I am compared to 3 months ago. YIKES! It was a big reality check. I'm gonna take that and do something with it.

This all stems from the Olympics. Watching those athletes in action makes me want to get in great shape.

the end

In relationships, love, or something like it, isn't always enough. When your incompatibility is staring you in the face suddenly, love won't save your relationship. Ignoring your differences might, but that is a chicken way to deal with yourself.

I was beginning to fall in love, and it was the best time to get out. We were too different, on too many levels. It hurts, but it was wise.

Don't discredit compatibility; it goes along way.

crazy little thing called love

Well, I'm 28 now. The turning of my new year happened on July 27. It was a great birthday weekend...full of friends, food, family, volleyball, karaoke, cake, beer, gift cards, gifts and kisses. I'd definitely say 28 started out the right way. I'm still a bit sad about not being 27...it was my golden year and now it's over. But it was one of the best years though...full, very full.

Right now I can feel my boyfriend becoming my best friend. I believe it's how relationships should be. You should grow to like and rely on each other more and more. The kind of love that grows seems to better than that instant love feeling that fades easily and quickly.

Is he perfect? No. Do I like everything about him? No. That answer bothered me for a while. But then I thought about it, and chances are I don't like everything about you either, Reader of my blog. There are things that bother me about my friends. They aren't perfect. But I love them anyway. I can't help it, I just do. And at this rate, I will love him soon too...in spite of his imperfections and shortcomings.

Is that settling?