Luckily, I made tiny notes everyday on my calendar so remembering things is a breeze! (Which I totally recommend, if not an actual calendar check out the app Day One)
Looking back I'm glad to say that my resolutions of #NoFear2013, #OneSmallStep2013, and #SeizeTheDay2013 lasted throughout the year and motivated me to take more chances and live a happier, fulfilled life. I've gotten to meet some amazing people, try new things, travel to awesome places, realize a few dreams, and gain a better understanding of myself. I wouldn't change a thing about the last 365 days and can only hope that the next 365 will be even better. I have a resolution to add to the mix, #SelfAware2014...This is a promise to not be afraid to be myself (the whole self) at any time. To be aware of moments where I am at risk of dulling my shine for someone else's sake. There have been so many messages appearing in society to be yourself ("Let It Go", "Firework", "Born This Way", etc.),and not that I haven't listened to it before, I'm just willing to take it one step further. And I'm challenging any one reading this as well...Let yourself go...be crazy...be vulnerable...be upset (but don't dwell on it)...Don't do it for others, but do it for yourself! Wishing you a happy and prosperous 2014!
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The Evil Queen is out for hearts...
Every two years, since 2009, the Walt Disney Company joins the world of pop culture conventions with the D23 Expo. This is a three day gathering of fans, families, cosplayers, and celebrities as the company unveils upcoming films, games, specials, and other offerings! This year, I made the decision to join in the cosplay fun and dress up as the Evil Queen from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. My friend Thomas was the Magic Mirror. After an early character breakfast at PCH Grill, we were ready to go. (Fun fact: a little kid gave me their autograph book thinking I was the real queen) Read on for more pics and a video...
Sad that I won't be able to do any more dates this year because of scheduling conflicts, but I'm already counting down till next year's fair!
I fell in love with NYC!...or at least sat in it...
It's definitely been a long while since I've posted a blog entry, but I've been real busy seizing the day and stuffs. But I'm back with a fresh perspective on life and new set of goals in place. But first quick updates! Had a fantastic trip to New York City for the first but certainly not the last time! Me and a friend saw six shows in seven days! I think I slept for a total of 24 hours the entire course of the trip. That city never sleeps and so I saw it fit not to either. I chronicled the entire trip in video format and made a little mini series. All the videos can be view on my Facebook, but here's a little teaser of the fun!
Recently went to Comic Con for the first time! But not as myself, but as the Headless Horseman from FOX's upcoming show "Sleepy Hollow", premiering September 16th 9/8c! All of the craziness of Comic Con got me really excited for Disney's D23 Expo this year! That's roughly my life in a nutshell! I'm hoping to keep this blog updated more often so if you notice a serious lack of posts, let me know!! Thanks for reading! It's crazy to believe that 2012 has come and is leaving us so soon. I feel like I just started to get to know it. Oh well! This just means that it's on to bigger and brighter futures. Before I begin, this post needs a little backstory...
Once upon a time (Dec 31, 2011) I decided to make a NY resolution to not be afraid to go after the things I want in life. We've all been there right? "I would totally audition for that show, but I'm afraid I won't be what they are looking for..." Or my personal favorite, "I would totally ask that person out on a date, if I weren't afraid of them laughing in my face when I do it!" Tired and fed up about it I decided enough was enough. I decided to not let Fear be the ultimate factor in my decision making. So I vowed to not be afraid any longer. END OF BACKSTORY I will admit, it's the ONLY resolution in my entire life I've kept for the entire course of a year. Not only that, I discovered that Fear presented itself in so many different aspects of my life that it was actually holding me back not only from my dreams, but some simple daily activities as well. Once I made the decision to not be afraid, I can honestly say my entire outlook on life shifted. I have taken bigger risks and opened myself to a wide range of possibilities and that can only expand from here. So now I'm embarking on another No Fear (from now on referred to as NF) resolution this time with a couple of additions. One of my best friends and I are taking the well known Latin phrase, "Carpe Diem" and applying it to all 365 days of 2013. This does not mean we are to satisfy our delusions of grandeur everyday (but whose to say we won't). Rather we are to make every day matter and (as he put it) "be aware that we aren't just being lazy bums all day". So now we have NF and CD (or STD if you will) but WAIT THERE'S MORE! Another good friend of mine and I were inspired by "The journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step". Signing up for the dance class, going on that audition, learning a new skill. Too often we focus on the big goals and get discouraged on the journey. We have decided to take pride in our little "achievements" that get us closer to our dreams. So there you have it. My mindset for 2013: Seize the day everyday without fear as I take the small steps toward my dreams. #NoFear2013 #CarpeDiem2013 #OneSmallStep2013 |
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