This
is gonna be a short one today, guys. I’m
on my way out the door and I’m already running late, but I don’t think I’ll
have time to write this evening, so here goes…
To
any newcomers to this blog, at the beginning of the year I told myself that I’d
accomplish one new thing each month.
Just one thing. One thing that I
could be proud of so that as of December 31, 2012 I will be able to look back
at the twelve amazing things I got done this year. And trust me, twelve isn’t much – but it’s a
start, and given the challenging year I’m having I will happily take twelve
over nothing; which I think is my point.
I’ve never believed that good things come to those that wait. That’s poppycock. Good things come to those that work. Plain and simple.
So
if you care to know, this is where my work in 2012 has gotten me…
JANUARY
STEPPING ON A FEW TOES successfully completed another run by
participating in Whitefire Theatre’s Solofest 2012.
FEBRUARY
I participated in
another installment of URBAN LEGENDS, a poetry showcase held several times a
year in Hollywood, CA.
I co-directed the short play THE BLACK HISTORY OF POLITICS written by Justin Key.
I co-directed the short play THE BLACK HISTORY OF POLITICS written by Justin Key.
MARCH
I was a featured guest
on the Rare Woman show, and the interview can be heard here: http://gvbradio.com/archives/rarewoman-031612.mp3
APRIL
I worked at this
year’s Milk and Bookies (http://www.milkandbookies.org/), which is a celebrity charity event that
focuses on literacy and giving books to children that don’t have access to
books of their own. It was a wildly fun event and I was part of a host of
character actors brought in to entertain the kids in attendance. The
character I played? The White Rabbit from Alice In Wonderland, and yes –
Alice was there with me. We had a blast.
In addition, I had the
great fortune of being the guest on the Rare Woman radio show again last
Friday. Feel free to listen here: http://gvbradio.com/archives/rarewoman-042712.mp3.
MAY
STEPPING ON A FEW TOES had a successful run of a show sponsored by
the Rare Woman organization on May 12, 2012.
I was the guest
speaker at A Celebration of Strong Women presented by The Dream Catcher’s
Foundation on May 31, 2012.
JUNE
I worked as Associate
Producer on CAN YOU SPARE SOME CHANGE, an indie short written and directed by
Nicolle Whalen. It’s a comedic film
taking a look at how far one will go to secure funds for a film. In addition it gives perspective on the
homeless living in Los Angeles. I had a
small cameo in the film as well.
JULY
I have created my very
first poetry CD. The title is STILL
STANDING and it’s a compilation of some of my most intimate pieces, really
letting you into the life and mind of the person that is Jasmynne Shaye. My poems are laid to original music by
Jasonic Audio. I’m calling it the
soundtrack of my life. Interested in
owning your own copy? Email Noelle Ryan
for info: soft_noelle@yahoo.com
Two
more seconds…if you’re reading this and you feel like I’m bragging (1) you’ve
missed the point and (2) you’re carrying guilt because you know you’re not
getting the job done in your own life.
My point is not to be braggadocios – not in the least. I put this charge on myself, and I’ve chosen
to report my progress in this open forum so that I remain accountable. That’s what I’m doing. In addition I want to set the example that
all you have to do is make a decision.
Every good deed (and every bad one) begins with a decision. YOU decide where you want your life to
go. YOU decide what you want to
accomplish. Don’t allow others to make
those decisions for you. The air that
you breathe into your lungs sustains YOUR life – no one else’s. Live it and live it your way.
My
name is Jasmynne Shaye, and this is me STEPPING
ON A FEW TOES.