A couple down days...

The last few days have not only been down because I didn't have work, or couldn't write anything I liked, but also because I have been down emotionally.  Not working, not getting to go to work in NY, not finding my writing groove and watching others continually to get jobs like water (or those that have jobs have the freedom to go off to vacations and enjoy life) got to me a bit.  I'm frustrated and while I've been trying to be positive, optimistic and faithful, these past days nothing seemed to lift my spirits.

Well, almost nothing.  There were a few brights spots in these gloomy days.  Wednesday night I ran camera # 2 (which is on the floor) at the church for midweek service, and it was fun.  It kept my mind busy and I got to do something creative.  The night's director and the other camera people said I did a great job.  It was my first time running a camera on the floor.  Normally, I'm in the booth upstairs with the camera that basically does wide shots.

Friday I went to see 'Madea's Witness Protection', and it was pretty funny.  Not fall over, 'Blazing Saddles' funny, but amusing enough that I didn't want my six bucks back.  And because it was convenient for me, I stayed for 'Magic Mike.'  Ok, it did have a bunch of good looking guys, doing raunchy stuff that apparently strippers do, but it was about 10% better than I thought it was going to be beyond the eye candy.  It showed the darker side of the business, which makes for good characterization.   I'm glad I didn't pay for it, but was pleasantly surprised.

After the movies and on my way home, I just started 'counting my blessings' and I began to feel better.  Much better.  Just the time of being caught up in the world's created by the movies and then looking at those things that are going ok in my life gave me a little boost I needed...and helped me not think about everything that's not going 'my way' or things I need and don't yet have.

Today is better, and later I'm going to have lunch with some friends I haven't seen in a while.  I've got some new ideas for projects and I'm believing I can get it out of my head and on the screen soon.

One day at a time.   I. Press. On.