Merry Christmas.........

Those of you who know me from the east coast, before I moved out here to LaLa Land, will know that back in September I reached a very significant milestone. I officially reached my one year anniversary of pursuing this dream out here in LA. Wow!

Normally, I wouldn’t say anything but I felt I had to share this with my family, friends and even the occasional readers whom I don’t know. To some it may not be a big deal….but to me it’s a Blessing. Wow. It’s been just over a year since I drove cross country with one of my closest friends E. I remember the excitement and the nervousness upon arriving.

This may be a bit personal…..but it’s relevant to this journey so I don’t mind sharing:

Anyone who knows me will tell you that I’m a very strong willed person. I don’t shy away from the battle, the challenge, etc. If it's time to throw down....then it's time to throw down. I remember times in the military when I would have to do crazy stuff during training exercises like rappelling from the top of a building or something. On the inside, I would be nervous as hell (to be honest….scared is not what I would call it. I was never really scared for my safety, etc.). Still, I ALWAYS played it off and sometimes would do just the opposite and volunteer to jump first or try to motivate my fellow soldiers by yelling something crazy. (I do the same thing at roller coasters….I sit in the front row, raise my arms and just act a fool.)

All these thoughts came to mind when I first moved out here. I remember the going away party, and saying goodbye to all my family, friends, co-workers, etc. Everyone would say “Don’t forget me when you become a big star”. We’d laugh and celebrate the future but deep inside I was nervous. Again, I was faking the funk and being strong (or at least “trying” to be….smile) in the face of such a huge test. I figured I had a plan, I had my drive and determination and most importantly, I had a deep faith in God that this is what He wanted me to be doing right now.

I’ve been so Blessed and fortunate to find success while I served in the military and in the private sector previously. Everyone wondered why I would risk leaving a successful career in the military and enter the private sector. Then of course everyone thought I was on crack for leaving my engineering work in the Intelligence Community world…..for acting! Whew. I’ll admit, it sounds crazy….but I’ve always felt it wasn’t my idea. It was what God wanted me to do. He would reveal things to me that said it was time to make that move. I just had to believe and have faith in Him. When it came time to jump off that cliff, leave the military, quit that job, move cross country, etc.….He gave me the courage and the strength to simply smile and say it’s time to get to work. Someday, He might want me to stop acting and guide me to doing something else. When/if that ever happens I’ll humbly follow. But for right now, this acting career is my calling…..and I love it!!

So I made the big move out here. Didn’t really know anyone except for a number of fellow actors who also made the big move. And you know what? It has worked out!!! I’ve been very Blessed. I’ve been working quite a bit this year. For someone who was new to the area, basically unknown to the whole LA market, and without a theatrical agent. I’m a working actor! You tell me if it’s just luck. I don’t think so.

Needless to say, I’m so Blessed and humbled by what’s happening on this journey. I thank God every day…Really I do. Whether it’s related to this dream, or the absolutely beautiful gift of breathing, having my health, or the family and friends that love me and care about me. Thank You Jesus.
Merry Christmas everyone!!