So this is the beginning. In the back of my mind I hope that there will be a few readers here and there, but the point of this blog is to start the practice of saying what I'm thinking. Simple stuff.
and in order for this to be interesting for those few, and beneficial for myself I'm going to be as transparent as possible.
so here i go....
I'm officially pursuing a career that I am very passionate about.. for the second time. I'm heading back into the world of film and television, but now as a writer/ producer. I haven't told too many people outside of my friends in the industry because I know that they wouldn't understand. You see, I'm leaving a really great opportunity. I'm leaving my family, whom I love and get along with and I'm leaving a family business, of which at some point I will be handed the keys to. Not just any business. A friggin' golf course. Why would I do that?
I am an artist. Simple. I wish I were a golf pro, because that would be better suited for the golf industry. I wish I were a landscaper because that would be perfect for maintaining a golf course. But I'm not either of those. I tried, believe me I did. But my creative desires are just too strong.
What I really want to do is write and produce for film and T.V. It sounds like a pipe dream of a little kid, but I've had a bite of the industry before and I haven't been able to get rid of the taste.
I pursued the acting side of the camera and I wouldn't hesitate to say that I had some success. But I couldn't handle the time in between jobs so I left town and moved home for a little safety and security. Man, is safety ever stressful. I'd much rather have a little passion and uncertainty.
And that's why I'm throwing my hat back into the ring. Simple.
I'm scared, but determined. I've been at work on my computer writing and researching on how to get this done. I've got 3 T.V shows that I'm gonna package the hell out of as well as a feature film. I'm writing here so you all can see the wonderful progress I've made or be along for bumpy ride that is ahead. My wife Cindy is 94% sure that I can make a good living doing this. I'll take those odds and I'll use that remaining 6% for a little extra motivation.
I'm feeling a little alone with all of my wonderful little ideas but soon my characters that I've developed will have actions and dialogue so that will be exciting. I also hope that maybe there will be a couple of readers just interested enough to come along for the ride. The old fellas would say that any bad day on the golf course beats any good day at work. I'm about to test that theory.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
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I'm excited for a few reasons. 1. you have a blog, so for what we don't talk about in person, i'll have your life thoughts on here to interact with. 2. i get extremly pumped when people turn down what is expected and jumps into something that drips with creativity and risk. i feel like you are truly living. so awesome man, seriously, awesome. risk it all, and if everything falls apart you guys can move in with us.
ReplyDeleteYou know that I don't even have to say what I'm thinking 'cause you know what I'm thinking...
ReplyDeleteProps.
way to go jeff... we know what it's like taking the leap from security in order to do what you've been called to do.
ReplyDeletemay you find life and peace in this...