A New Year and stuff...

So with the new year comes the tradition of resolutions. I generally stay away from such things as to avoid disappointment. Plus, if anything: I need to gain weight, work more, stay drinking in moderation, and I've never had a smoking problem.

However, last year ended a bit of a fizzer: spiritually, professionally, and dare I admit relationally (yes, this includes romance).

Thus, I have decided to break from my habit of boycotting resolutions, and have four new goals. Three of which relate to the previous sentence.

1) Grow closer to God.
This is first and foremost on the list, and not a token Christian thing, either. Last year, to the shame of my admittance, I experienced- too many times- what it is to hold onto the threads of ones convictions. Or rather, God catching me by my tattered threads. I could write an entire article on this; so I'll stop now. All I will say is  I know this first resolution links explicitly to my second:

2) Charge, full speed ahead into the industry!

So last year didn't end a complete fizzer. With two productions in the planning, and still being part of a theatre troupe I am blessed for the opportunities the Lord lavished upon me. But it's time for me to bring something to the table.

a) Get some God-honoring productions on my roster. Ones that don't speak the gospel, but Shout it with no apologies.
b)Get an agent.
c) Put sufficient effort into productions.
d) Push fellow creatives to stop paying lip service, and actually get on board.

Which leads me to my third resolution:

3) Keep in touch with friends; make new ones.
This includes socially, and professionally. I need to get out there and socialise. Who knows, perhaps I'll meet her? I'll at least make some industry contacts. Perhaps get a break?
also, it turns out I'm a horrible friend: in that I've a habit of not calling. Or Messaging. Or Facebooking. Or meeting up for coffee. This will change.

Last, but certainly not least:

4) Post more!
I've actually a series lined up I'm wanting to write. Stay tuned.

And with this un-charactaristcly long post, I shall leave you all. But not for long.

Yours truly,
wishing you godspeed this new year and beyond,
~d.w.smith