Inspired is the Word of the Day
After a previous week filled with self doubt, immense loss of hope and an overwhelming feeling that a "black cloud" was following me-in true winnie the pooh fashion let me tell you-it feels so outstanding to have had a day like today. I went to my first Hospice Conference today and although I was signed up for 3 workshops that focused on the "task at hand" (I'm into quotations today so I'm going with it) my friend and I slyly ditched the dry, technical lectures and snuck in to the "touchy feely" (this is not my quote-a coworker actually said this with disdain) seminars because that is where my heart was leading me. And why am I working for hospice if I can't follow the all-knowing guidance of my heart? So I did. And they were remarkable. I learned so much about myself, the human spirit and living up until the very last breath. I feel rejuvenated. Invigorated. All the "ateds." What a great day at work!

And then I came home and spent a little QT with my DVR. She is a true friend. Never fails me. Straight up goodness. And I decided to catch up on my Inside the Actors Studio. Now, Angelina Jolie has never been an inspiration to me before. I am usually quite disgusted with celebrities in general. Especially homewrecking celebrities. But as an actress who Loves not just the performace but the craft, I have to give credit where credit is due. As I look to my future as a theatre educator, I can only hope to have students as gifted, vulnerable and accessible as this young woman. She makes me proud to be an actress. Proud to devote my future to the Arts. Proud to call the theatre my home.

So that's what inspires me today. Risk taking. Falling in Love with life. Strengthening through adversity. Following one's passions. And I haven't even had Wed night at Nina's yet....what a day....