Goals and 4th Quarter Living...

4QL

Shout Out to the epic man Eric Thomas aka the Hip Hop Preacher! If you haven't already heard of him, please check him out for he is a true inspiration. 

I also believe he originally coined the term '4th Quarter Living' as in you've started the game (or in our case, the year) and as we approach the end of another year, it's time to finish off STRONG!

2016 has been a true eye opener...but we are still here! There are only a few weeks left of the year, and with the weather changing, it feels all too easy to go into 'hibernation' mode. 

But from past experience, I know the impact of doing/thinking in such a manner will make it harder to find gusto for when it's needed. So instead, I'm asking myself...what can I do NOW that will encourage 2017 to start with a BANG?? 

It's getting colder, but my thoughts are bright and sunny!
Thank you Katy Hussey for this beaut illustration xo

The adage 'Dress for the career you want, not for the one you have', is self-explanatory. I mean, how can you expect to get to where you want to be if you're still doing the same thing...but expecting dramatically different results?

Thinking about the lifestyle I currently have to what I aspire to live, it's a no-brainer that the simplest to kickstart this would be to just get up earlier. This way, I can execute my daily plan more effectively and fit in more order to bring my dream a little closer....that much quicker.

But, I hear you ask...how do I know I'm actually doing more? Well, only time will tell....

What are your thoughts on 4th Quarter Living and working something into existance? Comment below and let me know xo

Lights, Camera...Action

Dream. Believe. Achieve...

Well, I've had an idea for a film for quite sometime now. It came out of the blue, when I was busy making myself a cuppa at my day job. Standard procedure.

My colleague/friend took the opportunity, to accompany me to the little kitchen, to fill me in on some office gossip...I know, I know.

As I waited for the kettle to boil, she had me guess (successfully) who the topic of the day was about. 

Rummaging around in the cupboard for teabags, I thought this little scenario would be the perfect setting for a film. 

The way my mind works sometimes astounds even me.

Fast forward a few months, I took the plunge to put my little idea into action. 

As I'd written and produced the piece, the next natural step might have been to plop myself in front of the camera. 

But if I'm going to be honest, I thought I'd instead use the opportunity to explore other realms of the industry.

So for this particular project, I was writer/ director and producer.

I felt, not only will it give me a greater understanding of the different duties on a film set, I could focus on exacting the vision that was in my head. 

Thankfully, the actors I approached agreed to the project, as well as a super fabulous and knowledgeable crew on board.

We shot in one day and the editing for both film and trailer* took place a few weeks afterwards. #QuickTurnAroundMuch?!

All stills taken by Shot By Tops

Big love and thank you to everyone involved for your talents, patience and great on-site vibes ....xo