Live It Your Way

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.

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.