07 June, 2009
CAUTIOUS OPTIMISM
I've recently been discovering the brilliant heart of THE WEST WING (thanks to some nudging by a big fan). Although I watched this show every so often while it was running, I was never a religious fan - watching every episode - clearing whichever night of the week it was on TV so I could have an uninterrupted viewing hour. I've never really been that kind of dedicated program-watcher. However, with the incredibly complete entire series box set, I've been able to indulge a few lazy hours letting my mind (not to mention my emotions!) be swept away into the fascinating world of the White House, through the eyes of clever writers.
One of the things that was mentioned in a recent episode was the idea of "cautious optimism"... and that phrase stuck with me & caused me to turn it over several times in my mind. I appreciate the idea of being optimistic - and I would consider myself a glass-half-full kind of person. I appreciate the idea of being cautious - and I'm not sure exactly how I would consider myself on the topic. Sometimes I do take the stance of testing the waters before jumping in with two feet (usually in my work) and sometimes I err on the side of diving head first and trusting the faith to see me through (usually in my relationships). Both have served me well; and in both cases, I should've used the opposite tactic.
Cautious optimism leads me to believe that you can somehow meld these two together. And though I wonder if it's not just a tiny way to try to retain some control over all situations, rather than letting faith guide you... I also like the idea of protecting your happiness, like a thin shield between you and the unpredictable world around you.
04 June, 2009
CITY OF LOVE
From Chefdruck (click here for pictures and to read more about their wonderful adventures in France):
As we strolled, we realized why Paris is known as the City of Love. We walked past many couples sitting on benches, standing up, lying down, all doing nothing other than expressing their love. There was kissing, there was touching, there was stroking... all in the plain light of day. And there was something wonderful about such displays, to see real people coming together so lovingly. Not movie stars on jumbo screens, just regular people in love. What would America be like if we took a little more time to make out in public like that?
As we strolled, we realized why Paris is known as the City of Love. We walked past many couples sitting on benches, standing up, lying down, all doing nothing other than expressing their love. There was kissing, there was touching, there was stroking... all in the plain light of day. And there was something wonderful about such displays, to see real people coming together so lovingly. Not movie stars on jumbo screens, just regular people in love. What would America be like if we took a little more time to make out in public like that?
03 June, 2009
MUSICAL TECH
Ah, the Tech Week - or more accurately in this case, weeks. Don't we just love them? Tech week is hard. It's tiring. It can be repetative. And it can also be pleasantly progressive. And encouraging. And exciting.
With this next show being a musical, I'm reminded of how much I love - enjoy - adore - music. It makes the whole process much more enjoyable to be able to hear bits and pieces of those recognizable and irresistable Berlin and Joplin songs. Even when the same scene is being tweaked over and over again - when there's music involved, I almost never tire of hearing it.
With this next show being a musical, I'm reminded of how much I love - enjoy - adore - music. It makes the whole process much more enjoyable to be able to hear bits and pieces of those recognizable and irresistable Berlin and Joplin songs. Even when the same scene is being tweaked over and over again - when there's music involved, I almost never tire of hearing it.
01 June, 2009
JUNE
I can't believe it's June already! Looking back over the past six months makes me do a double-take as I think of all the LIFE that can be packed into 182 days. And this month - not to mention the six months ahead! - will be no different. Days full of adventure and romance and hard work. Nights full of adventure and romance and hard work. I am exhausted just thinking of it... and excited.
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