The year to come.....

5 days a week I pour others a drink.  It's time for more.

Film:

A Marriage in Texas - Jan to March 2012

Chicken Scratch - Feb 2012

Travel:

Feb 2012 - New York

Early 2013 - Thailand

It's a City and Colour kinda afternoon

The Final Stretch

It's Almost Here!

Team Alaska!

We are officially 11 days away from the marathon... Part of me never thought this day would come! (I typically doubted things around 6am on Saturdays)  This Saturday is my last run and it's going to be interesting.  It's a short and sweet 6 miles (which sounded like an eternity to me in Feb), and it's the morning after I'll close down Maloney's... I probably won't get home until 4ish from the bar.  I'm thinking I'll take a power nap, run, and then crash until 8pm or so.
Oh yeah...
I got a new job at Maloney's Downtown! And Sophie 103.7!!  And I'm still at Applebee's!  Why am I trying to kill myself?  Just reading it as I write makes me want to quit, but I gotta keep truckin'.  Sophie is a division of CBS, so it's awesome for my resume, but it won't pay my bills.  Maloney's, however, will bring in that cash monay!  (I went to the doctor today and the medical form asked me if I had a history of any mental illness... I don't have a history but at this rate I will have a future.)  I am parting ways with Mueller College - it was a great experience and I met some remarkable people.  It is just time for me to look forward and see what else is out there for me.

My Apologies...
I've been in 50 different directions lately, and I am sorry to those whom I have lost touch with, as well as those I have tortured in my neurotic presence.  Some of it will be over soon, some of it will probably remain because that's just how I am.  I am so excited to spend a week in Alaska with my mom - it is going to be amazing.  Knowing that she will be there cheering me on has helped me train, but it has also helped me see the light at the end of the tunnel through all of this madness.  And I really could use some quality mother-daughter time.  We leave June 15, and don't have to worry about reality until June 23 (and my bday is a week later :)).  Until then, I will read Eat, Pray, Love, (I <3 Elizabeth Gilbert) strum my guitar and dance in my living room to let off my worry and steam.  Sometimes I just feel like there is so much in life to experience and I can't stand the thought of missing out.  What I am happy to say is by overloading my plate with the marathon, I am finally crossing off that goal of traveling that I made for myself last year.

Random Fact:
I am writing it small because I am still not convinced it's not a prank... if it isn't a prank, I will get to work on set of a documentary about the Titanic this Friday :) It is being filmed by Lone Wolf Productions for NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC.  I don't know what I did right or wrong, but I'm excited if this opportunity pans out.


It's all approaching so quickly... I am anxious but excited.  Probably more anxious than excited, but I know that will change soon.  Thanks again to everyone who has put up with the roller coaster they call Megan.  I've been a tall order lately.  (Yes, I'm aware, but I couldn't resist)


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In This Moment

I am…. 

Enchanted by.... Inspired from.... Humbled by.... Fortunate for.... Enamored with.... Bewildered by.... Blessed with.... Excited about.... Intrigued of.... Ecstatic for.... Challenged by.... Passionate for.... Curious about.... In love with.... This little life of mine.

And I’m going to let it shine.

This Week

So Much Excitement

This week I will:

1. Have a family dinner :)
2. Celebrate Tuesday
3. Watch a great movie
4. Ride a motorcycle
5. Wear an ugLy sweater
6. Run 10 miles
7. See the Nutcracker
8. $$GET PAID$$
9. Buy my Christmas gift to myself (everyone should do the same)
10. Decorate My Christmas Tree

These are just the big planned things.  The small unexpected moments in between will only make life more exciting.

A Thousand Words

Sometimes life is so beautiful

It's amazing how a moment like this can make you forget the stress, anger and heartache that bruised so much of your day.  Talk about powerful....

My Link

Write On!

Here is the link to my profile

You can view my articles directly through there, or you can go to the Examiner website and look under the entertainment section.  My article has been sent to the editor, so it won't be up yet, but in a day or two :)

Life Moving Forward

The Pursuit of Happiness...

As some of you already heard, I recently got a job writing for the Examiner, which is local publication.  I am SO excited to begin this journey as a film writer.  I originally began college as a journalism major, and decided to switch into film because I felt my passion was stronger there.  Two months ago, I got an email from good ole Monster.com saying that the Examiner was looking for new people.  I thought it would be a fun thing to do, but I had recently taken on a new job at Mueller, and I was still working at Applebee's, so I decided to hold off.

Recently, someone inspired me to go after it... They had no idea at the time, but they are the reason I looked into it again.  I realized that the hole that I have felt in my life was the lack of attention I was giving to my true passions.  I'm glad I looked into it.  They asked for a writing sample, and that sealed the deal for both of us.  As I wrote it, I felt alive again.  This blog has always been an outlet, but I felt like I finally had a purpose for my words as I wrote the article.  It felt amazing.

This is a paid gig, but that term is used lightly.  The more traffic my articles get, the more money.  I am not doing this for extra income, but for happiness.  It will also be a great way to build toward my goal of becoming an established, published writer.

I will be writing my first article tomorrow.  Once that is finished, I will send it to MY EDITOR (weird) and after reviewing it, it will be posted!  Once that happens I will have the link to my page, so you can view my latest articles.  

I am ecstatic.

Here's where I become cliche -- Go after your dreams.  Do what makes you happy.  It feels amazing.

Young Love

I just came across this photo -- it was a photo shoot I did for a designer that made awesome pillows (Check out Pillows by Danielle).  Christina McNeill was the photographer, and a great one at that.  She has beautiful work and is amazing to work with.  I wanted to share the picture... It's happy.  It's pure.  It's innocent.  It's young love.

Some days it's nice to see love (although this was staged).  Society has twisted the idea of love with shows like The Bachelor and other trash that I don't want to waste finger tapping to mention.  Love is precious, rare, and personal.  Finding that one whom you can connect with is not something that should be taken for granted, rather it should be cherished.

I hope this photo could put a warm, fuzzy spot into even the most cynical of hearts.

Life is about to get great....

I found an apartment 
I'm North Park Bound.  It's too much money and space for just Kiley and I -- so obviously it's a perfect fit.  I can't wait to move in (however, I can wait to pack the boxes)

I'm making my movie
One thing I have learned from the business world is to make myself look bigger than I am.  It worked.  I got emails.  I decided to not consult anyone on my new project.  Before I jump forward with changes, I always ask at least one person for their opinion, whether it be the idea, the approach, or if I'm just flat our crazy and irrational -- not this time......


Look for the kickstarter fundraising page.  It isn't up yet; we are working on budget.  I'll send out a notice when I have the page started.  If you can, spare a dollar or five :)


That's all folks!
Thanks to all 3 sets of eyes that might read this post.... you are appreciated!