Blogger's Block?

We were having dinner with David and Shelley a couple of nights ago and Shelley said, "I'm so sorry I haven't read your blog lately - things have just been really crazy!" I told her not to worry about it, that I haven't blogged in over a month.

"I guess I have writer's block," I said.

And she said, "Don't you mean BLOGGER's block?!"

Yes, I think that's close to what I have. But it's not that I don't have anything to write about. I think it's that I have too MUCH to write about. It's all swirling around in my head. I haven't known where to begin.

Do I begin by telling you about the not one, but TWO bulging discs in my neck?? And how I went to the Emergency Room because I was in such pain, but all I got there were some muscle relaxers and a nasty stomach virus??

Or maybe I start on a more positive note and tell you that I have just signed a "placement agreement" with a film and television company in Los Angeles. Turns out that they love the songs that Jules and I (along with Jeff, Elizabeth, etc.) have been working on for the past year and want to "pitch" them for film, television and advertisements.

I could tell you how excited I am that Jules' record is finished! When I get clearance from her, I'll post the web address for her website. And you'll be able to go see her video on YouTube soon!

And I can't wait to tell you about the exciting developments in Mark's world. He has some big things going on and I have never been more proud of him.

Oh, and there's the writers' group that Joel and I have started! We have to have a 10 page short story finished in the next week or so. Did I mention that Joel is not only a very accomplished songwriter, but he has written THREE novels?? Nerve wracking? You bet! But also extremely inspiring and motivating.

I almost blogged after our anniversary get-away. Mark took me to the Sandestin Hilton in Destin, FL a couple of weeks ago. It was just wonderful. Perfect. As romantic as the beach was, my favorite moment had to be driving home talking about what lies ahead for both of us. For all three of us.

I started formulating some thoughts during our discussion. I might as well try to express them, take them out, try them on for size.

You see, right now, on the cusp of these new opportunities, anything is possible. There is something so real and so raw about the unknown. I have never been good at predicting the future. I almost always underestimate it. But I am learning. We are taking the leap and there is just as much likelihood of soaring success as there is of crashing to the canyon floor below. Sometimes you've just got to go for it.

When I was considering quitting my "day job" eight years ago a wise friend of mine, John Mays, said something that I will never forget. He said, "Julie, you know that scene in the third Indiana Jones movie where Indy has to cross that deep cavern, but there is no visible bridge? Well, as soon as he took the first step out into the abyss, the bridge magically appeared beneath his feet. And that's what it's like when you step out in faith to follow your dreams. You just have to take a deep breath, step out, and trust that your dreams will materialize."

Going after your dreams is not for the faint of heart. So many of my friends and family members who read this blog fall into the brave category. You know who you are. I am so proud of you all. I encourage everyone who reads this to venture into the uncharted territory. Come out on the precipice with us. Our hearts are racing, but the view is spectacular!